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Just finished my second run and it was definitely better than run one on Thursday. Just kept telling myself I could do it and went slowly. Any slower and I'd...

Week 4 Run 2

Just finished my second run and it was definitely better than run one on Thursda...

Amarigue1976

Graduate•7 years ago

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Storm

Morning guys I've just completed w6r3 today instead of tomorrow just in case this other storm comes it was a bit windy in places but quite good thank god Last...

Morning guys I've just completed w6r3 today instead of tomorrow just in case thi...

kst2222

Graduate•7 years ago

Second run this week delayed due to wife's hospital appointment and bad weather. The run today felt good and I was pleased with my progress. I will run...

W2R2 - Delayed

Second run this week delayed due to wife's hospital appointment and bad weather....

NobbyC

•7 years ago

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week 1 run 2

week 1 run 2 ...Why was this harder than the first time?? I made it to the end but it was really hard i don't know how i am going to cope with week 2 x

week 1 run 2 ...Why was this harder than the first time?? I made it to the end ...

willow12345678

•7 years ago

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Week 1 day 2

Week 1 day 2 although I had to call it time on the road and come back and do it all on the cross trainer again. Running on pitch black country lanes with the...

Week 1 day 2 although I had to call it time on the road and come back and do it ...

Geo-Lesley

•7 years ago

Today has been a very good day. I work in a school with little ones and took them for a gym lesson, did a warm up of jog, stretch, jog, star jump repeat, then...

A little incentive 😁to keep going

Today has been a very good day. I work in a school with little ones and took the...

My run this evening was my best yet, I am truly amazed. It has taken me forever to get this far, as I've had to slow down to just 2 runs a week since the...

•7 years ago

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I did it! Week 8 run 3...at last

My run this evening was my best yet, I am truly amazed. It has taken me forever ...

W6 R1. Holy Moly! I wish I lived in Holland. Or Lincolnshire. Or Norfolk. I could do a flatter run by running back and forth near my house, I suppose, but that...

•7 years ago

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The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Swearing

W6 R1. Holy Moly! I wish I lived in Holland. Or Lincolnshire. Or Norfolk. I coul...

PetrinaB

Graduate•7 years ago

Just done Wk7r3 , not to bad but did run slightly slower than normal , but after Wk7r2 which I very nearly couldn’t complete as seemed to run out of steam at...

Wk 7 done 😅

Just done Wk7r3 , not to bad but did run slightly slower than normal , but after...

Nemota

Graduate•7 years ago

Well that's the first week done, just have to invest in new trainers. Really didn't have any problems running. Shins were good, no cramps. Just a shame I have...

Week 1 done

Well that's the first week done, just have to invest in new trainers. Really did...

Dadbod

•7 years ago

Wk1R3 went well. My first run in the dark and apart from a slight feeling that someone might jump me at any second I managed it alright. I think I might run...

Running in the dark

Wk1R3 went well. My first run in the dark and apart from a slight feeling that s...

Susieq174

Graduate•7 years ago

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Well that’s it then 👍

All done and graduated after a nice steady run . Thank you all for the great support and good luck to all on the program. On to 10K 🙈🙈 eventually take care...

All done and graduated after a nice steady run . Thank you all for the great su...

Mikemelly

•7 years ago

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One week left! 😁

W8R3 done and hitting just over 4k in total. Roll on the next 3! The end is in sight 🎉

W8R3 done and hitting just over 4k in total. Roll on the next 3! The end is in s...

Becky2301

Graduate•7 years ago

Another run bites the dust! 28 mins and 5 minutes cool down walk average pace 7’19” and 4.5k. Very happy if a bit hot as I put my long sleeve fluorescent...

W8r2 ✅

Another run bites the dust! 28 mins and 5 minutes cool down walk average pace 7’...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•7 years ago

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"Yeah, I brought my running shoes...but..."

"Not sure if I'll manage to do a run, maybe if I get my presentation prepared in time" as I said to my boss as he also expressed a wish to go for a run, though...

"Not sure if I'll manage to do a run, maybe if I get my presentation prepared in...

icklegui

Graduate•7 years ago

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Last run week4😊

Its amazing how chuffed you can get just being 30secs faster than last run😂😂!! Amazing how long that feels when you are running too!! Well after reading this...

Its amazing how chuffed you can get just being 30secs faster than last run😂😂!!...

Pc59

Graduate•7 years ago

Hi my friend who is not a member of this board is looking for an app that she can use for 10k can anyone recommend one for her. She finished the 5k one some...

Moving on

Hi my friend who is not a member of this board is looking for an app that she ca...

Seaforsure

•7 years ago

After slipping and hurting my back last Friday, I have finally been able get out and do W3R1 ... Taking advantage of the reasonable weather before the storm...

Week 3 Run 1 at last

After slipping and hurting my back last Friday, I have finally been able get out...

swisstony4

Graduate•7 years ago

About 25 mins in today's run gremlins told me that I should be getting home and I'd be late for work if I didn't go back right now and stop running...

Gremlin Buster Playlist

About 25 mins in today's run gremlins told me that I should be getting home and ...

Fishypieface

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

Done!!! Did not enjoy that week at all, and so glad it’s out of the way!!! Bring on Week 7, cos Week 6 can kiss my Gibblets!!!

Done!!! Did not enjoy that week at all, and so glad it’s out of the way!!! Brin...

•7 years ago

Really really pleased, run 1 of week 4 in the bag and it went well, started slow but managed to increase the pace slightly on the last bit, this programme...

Week 4 Run 1 complete!!! How about that!!

Really really pleased, run 1 of week 4 in the bag and it went well, started slow...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just completed week 5

Can't believe I just found this page... I finished week 5 this morning and am hurting this afternoon... it hurts so bad but nothing beat the moment I...

Can't believe I just found this page... I finished week 5 this morning and am hu...

Terimanning25

Graduate•7 years ago

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Much better run!

I was so depressed by my last bad run that I didn't go running for THREE days. But it's a slippery slope I don't want to slide down. So I reluctantly put on my...

I was so depressed by my last bad run that I didn't go running for THREE days. B...

ejvcruns

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R2 - the sequel

Yay! Following the despair of last week + an enforced 9 day break, I repeated the run today & it was *brilliant*! So elated & I loved every minute. Bring on...

Yay! Following the despair of last week + an enforced 9 day break, I repeated th...

angemum

Graduate•7 years ago

Wow! These 3 weeks have really flown in and start week 4 on Sunday! Jumping up a lot but looking forward to the challenge!! Good luck to everyone else whatever...

Week 3 complete!!

Wow! These 3 weeks have really flown in and start week 4 on Sunday! Jumping up a...

dennymac82

•7 years ago

Week 2 Done !

Feels good 👍👍

pilquin

•7 years ago

Today's run, the final of week 8, was a tough one. I set off on my usual route and as I was about to start running two loose horses came galloping towards me!...

Week 8 done!

Today's run, the final of week 8, was a tough one. I set off on my usual route a...

hilsry

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk2 run 1 done

Well week 1 lasted a bit longer than it should but I just made it through the first of wk2 and I liked the running tips, heel first felt comfortable but I...

Well week 1 lasted a bit longer than it should but I just made it through the fi...

•7 years ago