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5K Charity Run before I start Week 6

To say I am exhausted would be an understatement. I thought I included enough hills into my runs but clearly not. Today’s charity had plenty of hills and they...

To say I am exhausted would be an understatement. I thought I included enough hi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Graduated last week and now struggling

So I graduated last week, finnishing off with a park run in 30:39. Which I am very pleased with. But now I'm starting to struggle to keep motivated to run...

So I graduated last week, finnishing off with a park run in 30:39. Which I am ve...

Charli3

•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

After the “Big One” thought this run would be an easy one, but found it hard!!! Breathing fine but heavy legs ??? Lost a bit of mojo now 🙈

After the “Big One” thought this run would be an easy one, but found it hard!!! ...

Mikemelly

•7 years ago

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W2r3

I really didn't feel upto this run. A headache (I imbibed a little too much wine yesterday) and the thought of getting out of bed were 2 very good reasons for...

I really didn't feel upto this run. A headache (I imbibed a little too much wine...

Pennyj66

•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 2 - a little faster!

Morning lovelies! Well, I took advantage of the weather being not rainy for a change, and did my second run of week 4. I noticed my first run seemed to be a...

Morning lovelies! Well, I took advantage of the weather being not rainy for a c...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W3R2

Well that's W3R2 done in wet Inverness - husband bused down the loch to run the marathon this morning at 7. I went on my own little run down the river Ness and...

Well that's W3R2 done in wet Inverness - husband bused down the loch to run the ...

Sadiemac

•7 years ago

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Need new Running Gear

Now I've made it to Week 5, and found that I actually love doing this, I need to treat myself to a really lightweight running jacket, preferably in a bright...

Now I've made it to Week 5, and found that I actually love doing this, I need to...

Bobdbob

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

To be honest, I think a small part of me doubted even making it this far. But here I am, all ready to run for 8 minutes on Tuesday. Keeping it slow and steady...

To be honest, I think a small part of me doubted even making it this far. But he...

Ashleev

Graduate•7 years ago

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Newbie

Hi all, I've read some posts over the last week or so and thought I'd get into this properly. I've just completed week 2, run 3! Really not sure how I'll...

Hi all, I've read some posts over the last week or so and thought I'd get into t...

rlwalker81

•7 years ago

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W5 R3 done, complete

Run 3 done, wasn't as hard as I anticipated, not easy had to slow a bit 3/4 through bug made it. How good do I feel. That is the longest I have run since...

Run 3 done, wasn't as hard as I anticipated, not easy had to slow a bit 3/4 thro...

dapsmith281

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk4 Done

Absolutely loving the weekly 🏃‍♀️ running challenges, obviously this plan works I can't believe that just a few weeks ago I struggled to walk 3k and now I...

Absolutely loving the weekly 🏃‍♀️ running challenges, obviously this plan works...

Carters

•7 years ago

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I DID IT!

Week 5 run 3 done! So after my 15 second short "practice" for run 2 my trainer at the gym and you guys gave me the confidence to do it - thank you all - the...

Week 5 run 3 done! So after my 15 second short "practice" for run 2 my trainer ...

LegalLorna

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk4 Run 1 done

New shoes with actual grip and new route today. Man that was tough! Coming to the end of my first 5 minute run I felt great and then suddenly spotted one of...

New shoes with actual grip and new route today. Man that was tough! Coming to th...

Thecko

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK6 Run 3

Ok so after completing the last five weeks myself and a friend who also reads these forums are about to embark on the first of 25 minutes! Cant believe I am...

Ok so after completing the last five weeks myself and a friend who also reads th...

SarahMatt

Graduate•7 years ago

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Lessons learned

This morning I went with my friend to the local woods, nice and early to avoid the majority of dog walkers. We got ourselves sorted, I set my alarm to mark the...

This morning I went with my friend to the local woods, nice and early to avoid t...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•7 years ago

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FINALLY! W5R3 YOU ARE MINE!!

After two false starts (not failures apparently!) and a week off with a cold ... with a regular pace and a small bit of positivity thrown in ... W5R3 is in the...

After two false starts (not failures apparently!) and a week off with a cold ......

Tassiedebs

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 in the bag!

Just finished week 5! Albeit 2 days later than planned, I'm pleased with myself! 20 min run with a stinking cold.. not fun but I did it!! 🏃🏼‍♀️

Just finished week 5! Albeit 2 days later than planned, I'm pleased with myself!...

RunningKeir

•7 years ago

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First run after graduating!

After a very busy day yesterday taking my daughter back to uni and helping her unpack and driving for a total of 6 hours I was pooped last night. Got up this...

After a very busy day yesterday taking my daughter back to uni and helping her u...

Nozza03

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1

Just 'completed' first run of week 4. Has to walk before end of second 3 min run but managed to do the 5 mins at end without stopping. I think I may cover more...

Just 'completed' first run of week 4. Has to walk before end of second 3 min run...

Lelecon

•7 years ago

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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

Well, I've managed it, 4 runs now away from my garden and out in the real world, with real people, dogs and everything. I'm still alive and I didn't...

Well, I've managed it, 4 runs now away from my garden and out in the real world,...

Fishypieface

Graduate•7 years ago

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Fitbit help please

I'm just wondering if you kind people could give me some Fitbit advice please. I'm currently at W7 R2. I have downloaded the Strava app to track my run. At...

I'm just wondering if you kind people could give me some Fitbit advice please. ...

rach2run

•7 years ago

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Week 7 about to start

Advice would be gratefully received. I am about to start Week 7. Have been feeling so good up to this point. We literally buzzing following my W6R3 I wanted...

Advice would be gratefully received. I am about to start Week 7. Have been feel...

helzhicks71

Graduate•7 years ago

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Iliotobial band 😪 - advice please

I had a horrible feeling that the pain in my knee/leg whilst away on my walking holiday in Yorkshire was more than just a niggle. Went for a 5k run this...

I had a horrible feeling that the pain in my knee/leg whilst away on my walking ...

Val52

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK7-no more recovery walks 😲

I know that WK7R1 was exactly the same as WK6R3 but why did it feel so much harder?! I know that I can run it because I've done it already but boy, did it feel...

I know that WK7R1 was exactly the same as WK6R3 but why did it feel so much hard...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

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Now what?

Graduated yesterday and now wondering what is next. I've downloaded bridge to 10K to start at week 9, is that the way to go?

Graduated yesterday and now wondering what is next. I've downloaded bridge to 1...

Sillyyak13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 done - probs with voiceover on app

Yay, just got back from last run of week 2. This morning was lovely, was able to go out a bit later and timed it so that I was running alongside the river as...

Yay, just got back from last run of week 2. This morning was lovely, was able to...

Copperbird

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

Just working out a flattish route for this afternoon’s stagger😊

revrock

Graduate•7 years ago

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My first run today- wish me luck W1R1

So I've downloaded the app and I'm gonna go for my first run today. My chest feels a little tight as just been diagnosed with asthma but I'll do what I can....

So I've downloaded the app and I'm gonna go for my first run today. My chest fee...

reetm

•7 years ago

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W4r3 done

What a glorious morning in the New Forest for a run. Just jogged around campsite until I find someone local to go. Out at 6.00 to walk dog then running at...

What a glorious morning in the New Forest for a run. Just jogged around campsite...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•7 years ago

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New week

Morning everyone what a lovely day wk2 day 1 started off well running that bit extra but reaching run 4 out of 6 I'm thinking I'm never going to run for 5...

Morning everyone what a lovely day wk2 day 1 started off well running that bit e...

kst2222

Graduate•7 years ago

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All posts for September 2017

5K Charity Run before I start Week 6

Graduated last week and now struggling

Week 6 Run 1

W2r3

Week 4 run 2 - a little faster!

W3R2

Need new Running Gear

Week 5 run 1

Newbie

W5 R3 done, complete

Wk4 Done

I DID IT!

Wk4 Run 1 done

WK6 Run 3

Lessons learned

FINALLY! W5R3 YOU ARE MINE!!

Week 5 in the bag!

First run after graduating!

W4R1

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

Fitbit help please

Week 7 about to start

Iliotobial band 😪 - advice please

WK7-no more recovery walks 😲

Now what?

Week 2 done - probs with voiceover on app

Week 1 Run 2

My first run today- wish me luck W1R1

W4r3 done

New week

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