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And I've done it !!!

The day before my 45th birthday and I have completed my final run of week 9 !! Go me !! Now to concentrate on distance for the next few weeks to get to that...

The day before my 45th birthday and I have completed my final run of week 9 !! G...

Lisalou1972

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

Just managed to run for 8 minutes in one go, twice ! I have never done that before. Very proud, but felt so much harder than any of my past runs and don't know...

Just managed to run for 8 minutes in one go, twice ! I have never done that befo...

edenbd

•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Completed.....back just about held up tougher than the first week nine run but made it. Graduation run next :)

Completed.....back just about held up tougher than the first week nine run but m...

bunty65

Graduate•7 years ago

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Rest day indeed.....

On my non running day visited gym , rowing machine weights, squats etc and today my run day I ache more than I do after my run . Off to do week 7 run 2 in a...

On my non running day visited gym , rowing machine weights, squats etc and today...

Rowville

•7 years ago

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On my way!

So w1r2 is in the bag. My colleagues tell me that w3 is the killer. For now though I'm enjoying those endorphins!

So w1r2 is in the bag. My colleagues tell me that w3 is the killer. For now thou...

Tomstevenson63

•7 years ago

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Back at it

Took a couple of days off to heal up from an unrelated health issue and guess what? PB, that's what! 29:15. Ionadda, of course was right about the added rest...

Took a couple of days off to heal up from an unrelated health issue and guess wh...

Decker

•7 years ago

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Back to timed walks

So after a long weekend walking up the hills of Bath we completed a timed walk this morning....

So after a long weekend walking up the hills of Bath we completed a timed walk t...

Christo262

•7 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 done

That was alot harder than the first . But i got to the end yipee. Any advice on aching feet/ arches. Started after 1st run worse today. Very stiff when i...

That was alot harder than the first . But i got to the end yipee. Any advice on...

Louedwards

•7 years ago

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W4 r2 accidentally became W5 R1....do I go back to W4 r2 or skip onto W5 r2 next time out?

So title pretty much sums it up. due to a mix-up where my ipod deleted the W4 programme I started week 5 r1 by accident when I should have been doing w4 r2....

So title pretty much sums it up. due to a mix-up where my ipod deleted the W4 p...

RunForestR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Lanza runs W8R2

Great to run here - I'm loving it. Felt part of a gym as I ran from Playa Bastian to Playa de las Cucharas. Loads of runners : walkers doing the same and...

Great to run here - I'm loving it. Felt part of a gym as I ran from Playa Bastia...

Catherinel14secondtimearound

•7 years ago

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Running - and Yoga! W8R2

I did my basic yoga stretches for runners yesterday. It turns out I was watching the wrong clip and this wasn't for beginners! Well not only do I need to get...

I did my basic yoga stretches for runners yesterday. It turns out I was watching...

bareliz

•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2 Done

Did Week 2 Run 2 this morning, enjoyed it thoroughly, Run 3 on Friday morning.

LeeU

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2 - EVERYTHING went wrong.... 😡

So here it is the 'one' .. was looking forward to this mornings run, 9am sun was just about to start coming out I felt good and although I knew it may be hard...

So here it is the 'one' .. was looking forward to this mornings run, 9am sun was...

HelplessSpectator

•7 years ago

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First run!

Just done run 1 of week 1! Long road ahead but feeling determined...wonder if I'll feel that way the morning before run 2 😬

Just done run 1 of week 1! Long road ahead but feeling determined...wonder if I'...

GLP483

•7 years ago

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New Running Shoes

Anyone recommend any lightweight running shoes please I am more of a slow jog than a runner :)

Anyone recommend any lightweight running shoes please I am more of a slow jog th...

MsFickle

•7 years ago

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More advice

Thank you again all for you support I'm on wk 4 just done run 2 , I'm following the program 3 times a week Monday Wednesday and Friday but I am staying on...

Thank you again all for you support I'm on wk 4 just done run 2 , I'm following...

Frostycat2

Graduate•7 years ago

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Rewards?

Does anyone else set little rewards for themselves? It's a bit late as I had to wait for payday- but this is my half way pressie to myself... Will get a...

Does anyone else set little rewards for themselves? It's a bit late as I had to ...

MagicandCastles

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running with Julie Andrews..? 🎶

Despite some gremlins telling me not to bother this morning, I set off thinking that maybe, if the gremlins didn't want me to run, I would forego the planned...

Despite some gremlins telling me not to bother this morning, I set off thinking ...

Razouski

•7 years ago

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W8R1

Slow steady and very comfortable

Dave55

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5... what a jump!

On run 2 and not looking forward to 8mins of sustained running!! Best get my trainers on!

On run 2 and not looking forward to 8mins of sustained running!! Best get my tra...

ajjt123

•7 years ago

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Week 5, day 1 ✔👍 💥 😁

Yes! Week 5 day 1 was yesterday evening, done. If someone had told me a few weeks ago that I would be running I would have said they were crazy but here we are...

Yes! Week 5 day 1 was yesterday evening, done. If someone had told me a few week...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Not sure the 'go faster' hat helped!!

W8 commenced this morning in the 26* heat, sunglasses & (Mr RRD's) hat in hand to doubly avoid squinty eyes. I'm not going to say it was an easy or enjoyable...

W8 commenced this morning in the 26* heat, sunglasses & (Mr RRD's) hat in hand t...

Runningraspberrydiva

Graduate•7 years ago

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Tracking your distance?

Used the couch to 5k app this morning with Michael Johnson having a chatvto me, but it doesn't show my distance? Any ideas? Thanks

Used the couch to 5k app this morning with Michael Johnson having a chatvto me, ...

Lozc

•7 years ago

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Finally!

Finally did my week 2 run 1 this morning! Only 8 days late but managed to get up this morning and go! While on holiday in south of France too, slightly warm...

Finally did my week 2 run 1 this morning! Only 8 days late but managed to get up...

Vicki1976

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1 Completed

Wow can't believe I've done the first week. 1st day was the toughest. After that I just tried to focus as best I could. Looking forward to the second week....

Wow can't believe I've done the first week. 1st day was the toughest. After tha...

Townson

•7 years ago

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For all those that might be feeling this running lark is pointless 'at our age'

Hope this is ok to post, thought it a great read to start the day :-) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-40886339

Hope this is ok to post, thought it a great read to start the day :-) http://ww...

CarolineLou71

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yes, I did it!! W5R3

Hi everyone. This is my first post but I was so chuffed I had to tell everyone! LOL I was really worried about this one but I followed your advice and...

Hi everyone. This is my first post but I was so chuffed I had to tell everyone!...

Beatlesforever

Graduate•7 years ago

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Ouch!

So been on 2 runs since graduation, both the same course as the 30m final run. The first one was brilliant, better time, felt amazing, wonderful. The second...

So been on 2 runs since graduation, both the same course as the 30m final run. T...

accidentalrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R2 walk in the park!

Think I found the right pace today as I managed all the runs no problem! Felt good to do it and I know that next week will be a test of my stamina but today...

Think I found the right pace today as I managed all the runs no problem! Felt go...

Pathrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R3

Well i have completed week 6 , can't believe I have run for 25 minutes before going to work. I am so use to hearing other people say they went running and now...

Well i have completed week 6 , can't believe I have run for 25 minutes before go...

Cornish-girl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

And I've done it !!!

Week 5 Run 2

Week 9 Run 2

Rest day indeed.....

On my way!

Back at it

Back to timed walks

Week 1 run 2 done

W4 r2 accidentally became W5 R1....do I go back to W4 r2 or skip onto W5 r2 next time out?

Lanza runs W8R2

Running - and Yoga! W8R2

Week 2 Run 2 Done

Week 4 Run 2 - EVERYTHING went wrong.... 😡

First run!

New Running Shoes

More advice

Rewards?

Running with Julie Andrews..? 🎶

W8R1

Week 5... what a jump!

Week 5, day 1 ✔👍 💥 😁

Not sure the 'go faster' hat helped!!

Tracking your distance?

Finally!

W1 Completed

For all those that might be feeling this running lark is pointless 'at our age'

Yes, I did it!! W5R3

Ouch!

W4R2 walk in the park!

W6R3

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