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Week 8 (2) a bit of a glow.....

Just finished the second run of Week 8 and it was so much easier than the first run. I was even able to up the pace and give it stick the last few minutes -...

Just finished the second run of Week 8 and it was so much easier than the first ...

Duddles

Graduate•7 years ago

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Mr

Help needed

Babyned123

•7 years ago

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Woo Hoo Week 1 completed!

Feel great!

haycart

•7 years ago

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I will do this

Week 1 run 2 nailed its hard need inspiration

Babyned123

•7 years ago

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First ever run....killed me

just been out for the first run of week 1! pissing down with rain but thought its now or never. I read about this program yesterday after looking at ways to...

just been out for the first run of week 1! pissing down with rain but thought it...

zobles

•7 years ago

17 Replies

W3R1 yes!

Just completed first run on wk 3, so pleased with myself, may not look pretty but hey I'm moving! Husband running Loch Ness marathon Sunday so I'm taking my...

Just completed first run on wk 3, so pleased with myself, may not look pretty bu...

Sadiemac

•7 years ago

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A tearful W5R3

When Laura said it was time to stop I got so emotional! I just can't believe I ran for 20 minutes. I know so many people who run marathons and I know 20...

When Laura said it was time to stop I got so emotional! I just can't believe I r...

pkjemmott89

Graduate•7 years ago

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Pounding the streets of Sicily......or not

So, I'm back from a stunning ten days in Sicily where I didn't run once. Several reasons 1. It was very, very hot - I have no idea how Hidden manages to run...

So, I'm back from a stunning ten days in Sicily where I didn't run once. Severa...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hearing problems

Hi. I'm still on week one and maybextended for a few weeks! I'm OK withthat as I have a long way to go. My problem is that my music drowns out Sarah McMillan!...

Hi. I'm still on week one and maybextended for a few weeks! I'm OK withthat as I...

E-Clair

•7 years ago

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W1R1 - every journey starts with a first jiggle!

I have been psyching myself up for W1R1 for a whole week and I almost chickened out. People might see me and laugh at me, I thought. How embarrassing! But I...

I have been psyching myself up for W1R1 for a whole week and I almost chickened ...

TheClaw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Too many clothes!

He he, Wk6R2 done and the weather is so lovely I'm very hot! It was hard, hotter temp and new venue didn't really help but still got there. 2 rest days before...

He he, Wk6R2 done and the weather is so lovely I'm very hot! It was hard, hotter...

Fenellawny

Graduate•7 years ago

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Smashed it!

W4R3 is IN THE BAG! Very achy legs which are going to really love this hot bath lol but enjoyed the run even though I thought I wasn't going to make it today,...

W4R3 is IN THE BAG! Very achy legs which are going to really love this hot bath ...

CB27LJ10

•7 years ago

13 Replies

W1R1 - so it is possible!

After a disappointing 'practice run' on Tuesday where I essentially expired after the fourth 60 second run and may have told Laura to do something unspeakable...

After a disappointing 'practice run' on Tuesday where I essentially expired afte...

needwillpower

•7 years ago

14 Replies

All going well - then!!

Completed week 2 yesterday. Today minding grand daughter, took to supermarket first thing in Pram, bent down, picked off bottom shelf, back went twang.........

Completed week 2 yesterday. Today minding grand daughter, took to supermarket fi...

Fergyfox13

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 Run 2 .. struggling

Hey guys, My first time posting on here but have been loving reading about the rest of your progress. Just completed Week 6 Run 2 (10x mins with 3 mins...

Hey guys, My first time posting on here but have been loving reading about the ...

loulou97

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 HELP!

Suddenly run 3 is 20 minutes is this correct? Why the sudden jump. Previous runs have been 3 and 8 minutes then suddenly asked to more than double the running...

Suddenly run 3 is 20 minutes is this correct? Why the sudden jump. Previous runs...

JeanRogers

•7 years ago

27 Replies

Week 7 Run 3

Week 7 complete!! Woohoo ! I found an awesome animal sanctuary about a half hour from me with some great paths for running so I decided to treat myself and...

Week 7 complete!! Woohoo ! I found an awesome animal sanctuary about a half hour...

ReluctantCardio

•7 years ago

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Week 3 in the bag..... but.....

.....I'll be repeating it (or some of it, at least). Don't know what happened today. It could be that I tried dynamic stretching for the first time before...

.....I'll be repeating it (or some of it, at least). Don't know what happened t...

HeadInTheClouds

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 - one to go!!

So earlier I felt stiff. I took on board some advice about making my warm up a little more brisk. I did just that and I do think it worked. According to the...

So earlier I felt stiff. I took on board some advice about making my warm up a l...

MrsT82

•7 years ago

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Millican said I'm a proper runner now..so it must be true :)

Good Afternoon All, I am delighted to say I have just completed Week 6 Run 3; 25 minutes of solid running, oh yes I have! The first 8 minutes were not pleasant...

Good Afternoon All, I am delighted to say I have just completed Week 6 Run 3; 25...

J9_54

Graduate•7 years ago

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sore knee

Have not been running this week for various reasons. Woke up this morning with a very sore knee and very uncomfortable walking down the stairs, also clicks...

Have not been running this week for various reasons. Woke up this morning with ...

Vonnie63

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

week 6 run 1

i actually enjoy running. now theres something i never thought id say. just completed week six r1, found it harder than the w5r3 but think i got a little...

i actually enjoy running. now theres something i never thought id say. just comp...

25kdown

•7 years ago

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Week3 is in the bag 😃😃😃

I cannot believe I am about to write this but .... I am enjoying this running thing!! Am a bit daunted by Wk4 but am going to trust the programme 🤞

I cannot believe I am about to write this but .... I am enjoying this running th...

Surreyjelbel

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 run1 I could have stayed in bed...

I could have stayed in bed this morning. The rain was battering against the window and It's my last full day off before lecturing begins next week. I had...

I could have stayed in bed this morning. The rain was battering against the win...

Alibi23

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Dug deep

When I set off on my business trip I was on W3. It was beautifully warm and sunny and at that stage of C25K it was light joffling interspersed with walks. The...

When I set off on my business trip I was on W3. It was beautifully warm and sunn...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

17 Replies

W3R1

I can run for 3 minutes - who knew!!!! Totes proud of myself as I wad convinced I couldn't - this app is awesome 😁🏃‍♀️

I can run for 3 minutes - who knew!!!! Totes proud of myself as I wad convinced ...

Dinga

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Not as bad as I thought....

Wasnt looking forward to Week 8 run2, having struggled on the last 2 runs. And I was wondering if 25 minutes was my limit (a kind of marathons runners mini...

Wasnt looking forward to Week 8 run2, having struggled on the last 2 runs. And I...

JulieDawnH

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

3 minutes!!

I did it - I actually managed to run for 3 minutes! Week 3, run 1 is in the bag and I actually feel good about my next run. I slowed down, thanks to the advice...

I did it - I actually managed to run for 3 minutes! Week 3, run 1 is in the bag ...

KirstiJ

•7 years ago

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Dave is on the road again, wearing different clothes again...

Actually, it's not Dave it's me..., nor am I wearing different clothes. Same old fluoro top to avoid being shot by hunters! More or less a week on the IC, due...

Actually, it's not Dave it's me..., nor am I wearing different clothes. Same old...

Hidden

•7 years ago

18 Replies

One more run to go!!!

Well day off so out by 8.30, Home showered, son who “is not leaving Home just yet” turned up to pick up Tv, Xbox, more clothes ...oh and do you need a hoover I...

Well day off so out by 8.30, Home showered, son who “is not leaving Home just ye...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

17 Replies

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All posts for September 2017

Week 8 (2) a bit of a glow.....

Mr

Woo Hoo Week 1 completed!

I will do this

First ever run....killed me

W3R1 yes!

A tearful W5R3

Pounding the streets of Sicily......or not

Hearing problems

W1R1 - every journey starts with a first jiggle!

Too many clothes!

Smashed it!

W1R1 - so it is possible!

All going well - then!!

Week 6 Run 2 .. struggling

Week 5 run 3 HELP!

Week 7 Run 3

Week 3 in the bag..... but.....

Week 9 Run 2 - one to go!!

Millican said I'm a proper runner now..so it must be true :)

sore knee

week 6 run 1

Week3 is in the bag 😃😃😃

Week 6 run1 I could have stayed in bed...

Dug deep

W3R1

Not as bad as I thought....

3 minutes!!

Dave is on the road again, wearing different clothes again...

One more run to go!!!

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