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Ok, I hadn't realised how warm it was out there until I was already committed to going for my run. Without FluffyDog this time - just as well as she'd have...

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W4 (almost) r1

Ok, I hadn't realised how warm it was out there until I was already committed to...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

Hi, I've just completed my first week. I did find the first day hard but I got through it. Now I've completed week 1 I'm so happy. I've always wanted to be...

Completed first week

Hi, I've just completed my first week. I did find the first day hard but I got t...

Cooper79

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 done

Well I have completed week 1 and I must say I am surprised at how I looked forward to the 3rd run. I am totally inspired by all the lovely posts on here. I...

Well I have completed week 1 and I must say I am surprised at how I looked forwa...

Craftysue63

•7 years ago

Well, I took the advice of #oldfloss and rearranged my route so that the dreaded hill is my 5 min cool down walk....so I've done W9r3 x6 times but still can't...

30mins 5k?

Well, I took the advice of #oldfloss and rearranged my route so that the dreaded...

MrsDaisyt

Graduate•7 years ago

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If at first you don't succeed..

Hello everyone :) This is my first post. I wanted to make one two days ago but I felt too down. Last Friday, I decided to go for a run for the first time in 10...

Hello everyone :) This is my first post. I wanted to make one two days ago but I...

nijntjeruns

•7 years ago

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Psychological barriers are the hardest to cross!

I have had 3 weeks away from running due to laziness, a holiday and the hardest - the quiet voice in my head that kept telling me it would be too hard to run...

I have had 3 weeks away from running due to laziness, a holiday and the hardest ...

GeorginaJB

Graduate•7 years ago

Earlier on today I had a little chat with Jancanrun about whether I would be better tracking just my run now there are no intervals. Or to carry on tracking...

Week 7 Run 3 - even more stats 🤓

Earlier on today I had a little chat with Jancanrun about whether I would be bet...

MrsT82

•7 years ago

.....turned to tears of JOY. I did it. Week 5 done. I was teary eyed driving to my farm track, I KNEW there was no way a fat 57 year old couch spud could do...

Tears of doubt.... Week 5, run 3

.....turned to tears of JOY. I did it. Week 5 done. I was teary eyed driving to...

Sillyyak13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Did it!!!! Just 🤣

Ok well just back from W5 R3 and yes it is possible to find yet another shade of red!! Mr P and joe both looked slightly shocked as I walked back in! But i did...

Ok well just back from W5 R3 and yes it is possible to find yet another shade of...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2 Part 2/2

It was good to see Bramhall Park route because I can see what is needed to run it and experience off road running. It's a gorgeous location and more exciting...

It was good to see Bramhall Park route because I can see what is needed to run i...

Hidden

•7 years ago

Probably one of my hardest runs due to my late night. I must remember to get enough sleep before my run. Never mind. I managed to run to the Parkrun...

Week 4 Run 2 Part 1/2

Probably one of my hardest runs due to my late night. I must remember to get en...

Hidden

•7 years ago

I now see what people meant about this run. It was much harder than I thought it would be. But I did it. I had to extend my route again so I'm now going much...

Wk6 r1

I now see what people meant about this run. It was much harder than I thought it...

Mandygecko

Graduate•7 years ago

So very nearly there - 1 run before the Greek holiday , running shoes will then be packed ready for Week 9 (bad planning I think , much prefer running on a...

Week 8 Run 1

So very nearly there - 1 run before the Greek holiday , running shoes will then ...

MsFickle

•7 years ago

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W3R1 done !!!

I did it! Woo hoo. Of course it was typical that the 3 minute stretch started just as I rounded the bend and the long tortuous incline starts. But I didn't...

I did it! Woo hoo. Of course it was typical that the 3 minute stretch started ju...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

Serendipity meant that I got to graduate running W9R3 along Bamburgh beach on a beautiful Sunday morning! It felt great and I even managed to carry on and do...

Serendipity

Serendipity meant that I got to graduate running W9R3 along Bamburgh beach on a ...

Lily62

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week9Run3 OOps but Yay I made it!

I thought I'd mix it up a bit and do yet another different route - that'll teach me! I set off on the road (well pavement) adjacent to the woolly woods. It's a...

I thought I'd mix it up a bit and do yet another different route - that'll teach...

bareliz

•7 years ago

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W6r1 what!!!

Just done the dreaded w6r1, I was on an absolute high after the 20min w5 run on Friday and thought anything was possible, however after reading the w6 posts on...

Just done the dreaded w6r1, I was on an absolute high after the 20min w5 run on ...

Coly1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Physio appointment at last

After waiting since the beginning of June I have now got an appointment for Physio for 13 September!! Hopefully this will mean I can start back running as...

After waiting since the beginning of June I have now got an appointment for Phys...

janey38

Graduate•7 years ago

Finished week 1 but have been away on holiday for a week...cycling, walking and climbed Scafell Pike 😀 = shattered! Not sure if the dog will run with me for a...

Do I start again?🤔

Finished week 1 but have been away on holiday for a week...cycling, walking and ...

Lizzilou

•7 years ago

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W1R1

Oh dear totally out of shape - could not even keep up the 60 seconds jog!! Brisk walking OK! Is it cheating to repeat runs!!!

Oh dear totally out of shape - could not even keep up the 60 seconds jog!! Brisk...

Richard7

Graduate•7 years ago

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By Jove she did it 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️

W3R1 -really didn't think I could do it but I did 😬😬😬

Debbie698

•7 years ago

I've just completed the 3rd run on week 2. I can cope if the run is flat, but still struggle with my breathing up hills. Any tips as I like to run from home...

Week 3

I've just completed the 3rd run on week 2. I can cope if the run is flat, but st...

TGM24

•7 years ago

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OMG!!!!

That's it I've just run for 20 mins non stop. It feels amazing! The last 2 minutes seemed the hardest as the end was in sight, but I kept going! Thank God for...

That's it I've just run for 20 mins non stop. It feels amazing! The last 2 minut...

Pathrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

Having completed wk1 and thinking okay I can do this, today I started wk2 and was the last segment of the first run hard, possibly over did it on the middle...

Wk2 begins

Having completed wk1 and thinking okay I can do this, today I started wk2 and wa...

dapsmith281

Graduate•7 years ago

Hi, this is my first post but have been reading lots over the last few days. I've finished Week 2 and waiting to start week 3 tomorrow. I've always walked...

Newbie struggling with breathing

Hi, this is my first post but have been reading lots over the last few days. I'...

Teacherm

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

Finally!

Well I started this in march/April and finally got 5km in 30 minutes!!! I remember thinking I would never do it but here I am! I kept going and got my fastest...

Well I started this in march/April and finally got 5km in 30 minutes!!! I rememb...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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Started Week 9! On holiday!

Never ever thought i'd take my trainers on holiday with me - never thought I'd be able to run for 30 minutes! But did both - had a beautiful misty run one...

Never ever thought i'd take my trainers on holiday with me - never thought I'd b...

belonger

Graduate•7 years ago