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No app, no graduation???

If I don't use the app will I not get the coveted Graduation badge??? I tried the app but there was no music. I went back to the podcasts.

If I don't use the app will I not get the coveted Graduation badge??? I tried t...

Sillyyak13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wow 5K

I graduated a couple of weeks ago and been working out how to go forward. Thanks to advice and support especially from @oldfloss at 7am this morning I ran 5k...

I graduated a couple of weeks ago and been working out how to go forward. Thanks...

Peppercairn

Graduate•7 years ago

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IAAF World Championships! 😀😀😀

Off to see how the elite run tomorrow (!) - opening night of the Athletic World Championships. Very excited about seeing Mo Farah (10,000m) and Laura Muir...

Off to see how the elite run tomorrow (!) - opening night of the Athletic World ...

Sandraj39

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2, run 2

My view as I sweated, staggered and groaned my way up n down this bloomin' farm track. The good part...... Absolute solitude.... The reason is the big pile of...

My view as I sweated, staggered and groaned my way up n down this bloomin' farm...

Sillyyak13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8

Well I've just finished week 8 and these 28 min runs just aren't getting any easier. I really want to do this and so far I've completed each run without...

Well I've just finished week 8 and these 28 min runs just aren't getting any eas...

Karen44

•7 years ago

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Anybody doing c25k with fibromyalgia?

Hi just joined today 😊 I completed c25k in 2012 as part of a training programme to improve my fitness for a 3 week charity trek accross the Alaskan mountain...

Hi just joined today 😊 I completed c25k in 2012 as part of a training programme...

K311y33

Graduate•7 years ago

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Change of phone

Can anyone tell me if I change my phone and download the app again can I pick up on the same week I am on. If not can I skip to the week I am on and if I do...

Can anyone tell me if I change my phone and download the app again can I pick up...

Greenback-Boogie

•7 years ago

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Back on track - I hope

After some motivation problems and Gremlins whispering into my ear, with a lot of your support I overcame obstacles and went running today :) I attempted W6R1...

After some motivation problems and Gremlins whispering into my ear, with a lot o...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2!!!

Week 2 on its way - 1st run 🏃 in the bag!! So chuffed with myself!! Hope I can keep it up!!!

Week 2 on its way - 1st run 🏃 in the bag!! So chuffed with myself!! Hope I can ...

Chelleby78

•7 years ago

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Week 4 😬😬😬

Week 4 run 2. My goodness these 5 minute runs are killing. The second one is so hard but I've done. Feeling quite proud of myself xx

Week 4 run 2. My goodness these 5 minute runs are killing. The second one is so ...

kmulvey

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 .... and it was going so well until now

Completed run 2 of week 5 yesterday. I hadn't looked ahead at what was in store so got a surprise when Laura told me there would be two 8 minutes runs. I...

Completed run 2 of week 5 yesterday. I hadn't looked ahead at what was in store...

Sigered

Graduate•7 years ago

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Article on why we love to run

I thought this was a very interesting and inspiring article on why we love to run - it seems we evolved to do it, and that it brings back our child-like joy....

I thought this was a very interesting and inspiring article on why we love to ru...

iain-strachan

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice please

As I've posted before I've completed W7R1 but am very slow. I have read that one shouldn't exceed a heart rate of 220-age which for me is 159. I think I...

As I've posted before I've completed W7R1 but am very slow. I have read that on...

61trying

Graduate•7 years ago

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Has anyone else's notifications stopped working?

I can see I've got some but whenever I click on the little notification bell to retrieve them the page just hangs. It's happening on my laptop and my phone....

I can see I've got some but whenever I click on the little notification bell to ...

snack_shack

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run

Well I completed the run and realised I am a morning jogger I found it very difficult to motivate myself after doing a morning shift at work, 😥but I did it !...

Well I completed the run and realised I am a morning jogger I found it very diff...

MsFickle

•7 years ago

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week2 is done! finally...

I'm new here. And finally done with week 2, after repeating week 1 twice for being scared of pushing my body too much. I have fibromyalgia that affects my...

I'm new here. And finally done with week 2, after repeating week 1 twice for bei...

goya

Graduate•7 years ago

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Not been running

So, got to w9r2, then bought a house and since then I have not run (house renovations etc). Tomorrow I start again, just going for a little run (slow/steady)...

So, got to w9r2, then bought a house and since then I have not run (house renova...

Sillybilly1

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R1

Quite empowering .....yes that's the word . Never thought I could feel like this again . 56 in 2 weeks but feel great.

Quite empowering .....yes that's the word . Never thought I could feel like this...

Dave55

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 / hardcore

Hello all New to the forum. I'm on a bit of a lifestyle overhaul, food diary, exercise and so far really enjoying it and have lost a stone. I did a 5k race...

Hello all New to the forum. I'm on a bit of a lifestyle overhaul, food diary, ex...

TryingWithGusto

•7 years ago

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New shoes new pains!!

Well I had my gait analysed and bought some lovely new running shoes. 2 runs later my ankle pain has disappeared, but my thighs, hips and back really feel...

Well I had my gait analysed and bought some lovely new running shoes. 2 runs la...

Maztink

•7 years ago

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Tight Calf Muscle

I just completed W6R2 and felt a tightness in my calf muscle. I run outdoors on tarmac. Anyone any advice on anything I can do to help prevent injury. Thanks

I just completed W6R2 and felt a tightness in my calf muscle. I run outdoors on ...

FortHamilton

Graduate•7 years ago

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Aaaarghh injured!

I'm gutted. Have pulled my left upper thigh quite badly. I've tried running on it and it feels better while running but worse afterwards so I've decided to...

I'm gutted. Have pulled my left upper thigh quite badly. I've tried running on i...

Lizzienzeb

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

If I can then you can - another milestone

I did a longer post on the bridge to 10k community but thought I'd share here and hopefully it will spur a few folks along. I broke 10k this morning (in an...

I did a longer post on the bridge to 10k community but thought I'd share here an...

Cliff_H

Graduate•7 years ago

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You know you're now a runner when...

...you wake up with a head cold and it's raining and windy outside but you still pop those trainers on and go for a 30 minute run! Go me 😀

...you wake up with a head cold and it's raining and windy outside but you still...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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Completed W7R3!

Well that's week 7 seen off! Still finding it tough around the 15-20minute stage but more mentally than physically. Am consistently managing just under 4km...

Well that's week 7 seen off! Still finding it tough around the 15-20minute stage...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

Feeling disappointed with myself. I've always been over weight but after my first daughter 10 years ago I put another 5 stone on and discovered I have a...

Feeling disappointed with myself. I've always been over weight but after my firs...

Bumpsey

•7 years ago

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C25K graduate--but I'm so slow!

I graduated C25k two months ago, which felt amazing! Since then, I've developed my own training plan to keep my momentum going. I run every other day. The...

I graduated C25k two months ago, which felt amazing! Since then, I've developed ...

ranjo

•7 years ago

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Week 2, Run 2

Second one in the bag! That last run still seems to last a lot longer than 90 seconds though!

Second one in the bag! That last run still seems to last a lot longer than 90 se...

DicyOne

•7 years ago

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Disappointed and frustrated

I was hoping to do my graduation run this morning but we have gales and rain here. It's going to have to wait. Then I have a really early start tomorrow and a...

I was hoping to do my graduation run this morning but we have gales and rain her...

sheps

Graduate•7 years ago

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Slowly you say?

Well, for the first time ever I tracked my run. Nobody can say I went too fast! In 28 minutes I shuffled 2.8 km at an average of 6 kph 😂 i did have a maximum...

Well, for the first time ever I tracked my run. Nobody can say I went too fast! ...

froggyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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All posts for August 2017

No app, no graduation???

Wow 5K

IAAF World Championships! 😀😀😀

W2, run 2

Week 8

Anybody doing c25k with fibromyalgia?

Change of phone

Back on track - I hope

Week 2!!!

Week 4 😬😬😬

Week 5 Run 2 .... and it was going so well until now

Article on why we love to run

Advice please

Has anyone else's notifications stopped working?

Week 4 Run

week2 is done! finally...

Not been running

W6R1

Week 3 / hardcore

New shoes new pains!!

Tight Calf Muscle

Aaaarghh injured!

If I can then you can - another milestone

You know you're now a runner when...

Completed W7R3!

Week 1 Run 1

C25K graduate--but I'm so slow!

Week 2, Run 2

Disappointed and frustrated

Slowly you say?

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