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Just completed W8R2, a little later than anticipated as I was otherwise occupied..... (see picture)

Putting up a fence with my husband! Clearing rubbish and rubble! Otherwise working out in the open air for 12 hours a day for 4 days straight..... Does that...

Putting up a fence with my husband! Clearing rubbish and rubble! Otherwise worki...

Nickycatwoman

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 - Done but worried about R3

So, managed to complete Wk5R2 last night in the gym - feeling tired after a day at work and also from the workout I had at home on Sun morning with lots of...

So, managed to complete Wk5R2 last night in the gym - feeling tired after a day ...

debsatryer

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 tonight!!! OMG

So i have the one we all dread this evening, going to give it my very best shot, any hints or tips from those who have completed it would be greatly...

So i have the one we all dread this evening, going to give it my very best shot,...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Morning run

Nice morning for a run this morning, although my route had me running along crawling traffic, not good for the lungs.

Nice morning for a run this morning, although my route had me running along cra...

Martin_Rose

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 - Touching distance

So I took slow and steady to a new level today. Setting off on my new run route I was determined not to burn myself out. I read a post yesterday about running...

So I took slow and steady to a new level today. Setting off on my new run route ...

Richard7

Graduate•6 years ago

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Happy Birthday Run

After my disastrous W8R2 I absolutely smashed W8R3! Ran for 3.5k which I know is v slow but it’s the best I’ve managed. A great way to start my 47th birthday!!

After my disastrous W8R2 I absolutely smashed W8R3! Ran for 3.5k which I know is...

Jenny1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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? Not sure ?

What do you guys do before and after a run ? - I just get the feeling that I'm missing something is my warm up and warm down walk all that I should do? ' can...

What do you guys do before and after a run ? - I just get the feeling that I'm m...

Cadley

•6 years ago

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I actually did it !!!

W5 run 3 - 20 mins done. I am so happy I could cry!!! Last two mins were a big struggle but no way I was going to give up that near the end. Yipeee

W5 run 3 - 20 mins done. I am so happy I could cry!!! Last two mins were a big s...

JBjog

•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 - Done!

Morning Runners! So last night, i braved the cold, and completed Run 2 of Week 7....will be completing Week 7 tomorrow night, and onwards and upwards onto...

Morning Runners! So last night, i braved the cold, and completed Run 2 of Week ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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WK6R1

Six weeks ago if I saw someone running in the rain I would have thought they must be mad........Well I guess I must be mad! I got up this morning, donned my...

Six weeks ago if I saw someone running in the rain I would have thought they mus...

Neverrunbefore64

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2 cheat?

Hello, Completed W2R2 this morning, however, I did it on a treadmill and I wondered if this should count or not, or whether there are any other pointers to...

Hello, Completed W2R2 this morning, however, I did it on a treadmill and I wonde...

Javert

•6 years ago

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Week 3 and gaining weight

Is it normal to gain weight after starting the programme? I'm new to running and really enjoying the C25K but was shocked when I got on the scales this...

Is it normal to gain weight after starting the programme? I'm new to running an...

Diddidi

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bounce

W3R2 done. I'm trying to listen to Sarah millicans advice about bouncing. Of course I naturally bounce a lot so it's quite challenging not to. Also I have...

W3R2 done. I'm trying to listen to Sarah millicans advice about bouncing. Of cou...

Susieq174

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run after graduating

Slow and steady. No Laura just my Google play music classic rock run station...lots of blasts from the past that made me feel like singing...

Slow and steady. No Laura just my Google play music classic rock run station...l...

Tasrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1

I have to admit the thought of going from running 90secs to 3mins was rather daunting......but I did it! 😃😃. Week 1 I struggled with 60secs so I’m really...

I have to admit the thought of going from running 90secs to 3mins was rather dau...

Squidgette

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5r1 completed!

Went out after work yesterday to complete this run and wasn’t sure I would be able to do it. After the third 5 minute run I felt like I could have gone on...

Went out after work yesterday to complete this run and wasn’t sure I would be ab...

Kelly_mounty

•6 years ago

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W2 R3

Blimey, that was a mental struggle! Should have run yesterday, but did a canicross taster session on Sunday so was buggered! Really not feeling the love this...

Blimey, that was a mental struggle! Should have run yesterday, but did a canicro...

Camalota

Graduate•6 years ago

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running 😜

Second week of the course and I’m finding it hard. From zero exercise and being overweight to running for 90 seconds.......a wee tip... do not look at what the...

Second week of the course and I’m finding it hard. From zero exercise and being ...

Caz6670

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

Having run for 20 mins last week I think my legs ached more on the last 5 minutes of this run! Didn’t think I’d ever say it but I think the longer runs are...

Having run for 20 mins last week I think my legs ached more on the last 5 minute...

Amarigue1976

Graduate•6 years ago

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Impact and posture tips please

I know that when I run a can be quite heavy when landing on my feet. This isn't currently affecting my knees but I'm worried it will start to be a problem. I...

I know that when I run a can be quite heavy when landing on my feet. This isn't ...

hwarren9

•6 years ago

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Halfway through with week 7!!!

I wasn’t too sure if I was going to run today or tomorrow since I’m definitely feeling these longer runs now!!! But I felt ready to run and I am so glad that I...

I wasn’t too sure if I was going to run today or tomorrow since I’m definitely f...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

I’m disappointed how little ground I cover! Anyone else not hitting 3k in 28 mins! I’m starting to question if I am actually running 😜

I’m disappointed how little ground I cover! Anyone else not hitting 3k in 28 min...

DoggleBoggle

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 not smashed,

but slowly squashed into submission :-) on holiday in lovely Dunsborough WA.

Fiona_B

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1 bagged...

Surprisingly enjoyable. This time last week I would have said there is no way I could have done it. Almost looking forward to R2

Surprisingly enjoyable. This time last week I would have said there is no way I...

scubasmiff

•6 years ago

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W5R1 ✅

So today I did W5R1 and for the first time after a run I actually felt pumped! I managed to make it through the whole thing without slowing down or cheating...

So today I did W5R1 and for the first time after a run I actually felt pumped! I...

hannahstarkid

•6 years ago

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Wahoo! I did it!!

Just so you understand... my tongue is FIRMLY in my cheek with that photo... :D But hey, I DID graduate today, just not on the beach!! During my 40 minutes...

Just so you understand... my tongue is FIRMLY in my cheek with that photo... :D ...

GiGill

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1 ✔️

Was genuinely dreading starting this but I found it quite therapeutic actually ☺️

Was genuinely dreading starting this but I found it quite therapeutic actually ☺...

MrsTate

•6 years ago

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Finished W2R2. Dreading W3 already

Finished W2R2 today and felt exhausted. Dreading how I will do W3 runs already. Any tips anyone? Thanks in advance

Finished W2R2 today and felt exhausted. Dreading how I will do W3 runs already. ...

ranalite

•6 years ago

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W7R1 by moonlight! The joys of rural living!

So, there’s a lane near us that’s fairly straight and flat and elevated. The views are amazing- Exmoor to the north, Dartmoor to the south. Tonight, it was...

So, there’s a lane near us that’s fairly straight and flat and elevated. The vie...

PetrinaB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Can I do 2 runs in 2 days?

Got a full on week with work, how bad is it to do 2 runs in 2 days?!

Jennyfuggle

•6 years ago

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All posts for October 2017

Just completed W8R2, a little later than anticipated as I was otherwise occupied..... (see picture)

W5R2 - Done but worried about R3

Week 5 Run 3 tonight!!! OMG

Morning run

W9R2 - Touching distance

Happy Birthday Run

? Not sure ?

I actually did it !!!

Week 7 Run 2 - Done!

WK6R1

W2R2 cheat?

Week 3 and gaining weight

Bounce

First run after graduating

W3R1

W5r1 completed!

W2 R3

running 😜

Week 6 Run 1

Impact and posture tips please

Halfway through with week 7!!!

Week 8 Run 1

Week 9 Run 3 not smashed,

W2R1 bagged...

W5R1 ✅

Wahoo! I did it!!

W1R1 ✔️

Finished W2R2. Dreading W3 already

W7R1 by moonlight! The joys of rural living!

Can I do 2 runs in 2 days?

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