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Jet and new trainers for W8R3

I’m off. I don’t think it will be pretty. But hey - I’ve got this far.... and Jet needs it too!

I’m off. I don’t think it will be pretty. But hey - I’ve got this far.... and Je...

JetsOwner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hit a wall 😞

Just finished w3 run3. Repeated weeks 1 and 2 so been running 5 weeks now. I started all of this to get fit and be able to be around for my children as very...

Just finished w3 run3. Repeated weeks 1 and 2 so been running 5 weeks now. I sta...

ramsgaterunner79

•6 years ago

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Knee pain 😩

Decided to delay my week 3 runs as I had noticed a sharp pain in my right kneecap when kneeling, like I had knelt on broken glass. Thankfully it did not hurt...

Decided to delay my week 3 runs as I had noticed a sharp pain in my right kneeca...

Couch-potato

•6 years ago

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Week 7 here I come! 😁😁

Just completed w6 - can’t believe I actually ran for 25 mins and even speeded up for last 60 seconds (snail to tortoise 😂) Wasn’t looking forward to it and...

Just completed w6 - can’t believe I actually ran for 25 mins and even speeded up...

sarah65

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Thanks to everyone for the advice on starting week 5. I did it last night and I was super chuffed how “easy” it felt in comparison to week 4 especially as I...

Thanks to everyone for the advice on starting week 5. I did it last night and I ...

Chloetaylor1703

•6 years ago

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Sneaked a 5km parkrun in at wk7 pre graduation.

I did my first park run today . Continuously ran for 38 minutes . First time I’ve managed 5k in 6 years and it’s 2 weeks early but I’m actually disappointed...

I did my first park run today . Continuously ran for 38 minutes . First time I’v...

Nwrkpak

•6 years ago

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Week one complete!

Finished week one! First time running around streets rather than on the running track as I was at home and not university. Struggled a lot more, had uphills...

Finished week one! First time running around streets rather than on the runnin...

PoonamT

•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

Well I never thought I'd be able to run for 25 minutes, and today I did it for the second time! I also ran up a hill for the first time which was excruciating...

Well I never thought I'd be able to run for 25 minutes, and today I did it for t...

NJA95

Graduate•6 years ago

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Parks Run 3 and a PB

Nearly didn’t go today as back did not feel good, my own fault, over did it with a core exercise yesterday. But I thought well just give it a go, you can...

Nearly didn’t go today as back did not feel good, my own fault, over did it with...

ebcroquet

•6 years ago

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It's a beautiful day and W5 is complete ☺️🍾🏃‍♀️

Delighted to be able to post the long dreaded W5R3 is done! Happily munching on some toast now! First 5 minutes were the worst, felt like 10! Focusing on my...

Delighted to be able to post the long dreaded W5R3 is done! Happily munching on ...

mergirl101

Graduate•6 years ago

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It's a beautiful day and W5 is complete ☺️🍾🏃‍♀️

Delighted to be able to post the long dreaded W5R3 is done! Happily munching on some toast now! First 5 minutes were the worst, felt like 10! Focusing on my...

Delighted to be able to post the long dreaded W5R3 is done! Happily munching on ...

mergirl101

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2.. OMG!!!

I'd had a really hard day with kids, being calm yet feeling stressed, also got my period as well as the same old with sleep and BF. I went out to night and...

I'd had a really hard day with kids, being calm yet feeling stressed, also got m...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3 completed

Two weeks in and still enjoying it. Getting out at 6.30 ish before work really sets me up for the day. Looking forward to starting week 3 on Monday. Have now...

Two weeks in and still enjoying it. Getting out at 6.30 ish before work really s...

HelsN68

•6 years ago

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Hello!

I’ve just finished W5R1 and have to say that I’ve been really encouraged by all of your comments. I’ve been reading the posts for the past week and I know that...

I’ve just finished W5R1 and have to say that I’ve been really encouraged by all ...

Runninginsingapore

•6 years ago

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Finding the time

This week saw another week of Ju-Jus 10K plan. As the runs get further the time gets longer and so finding the time becomes harder! After last week's 4/5/8K...

This week saw another week of Ju-Jus 10K plan. As the runs get further the time ...

Richard7

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 R2 Dreary Rain But No Pain

Nearly didn't venture out tonight. It's been foul and rainy all day, the sofa, duvet and beers in the fridge almost won. However I donned my kit and cracked...

Nearly didn't venture out tonight. It's been foul and rainy all day, the sofa, d...

CDA1

•6 years ago

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New trainers, new distance

Update You may remember I posted a photo of my new trainers earlier in the week. Well, after four days of wearing them indoors and keeping them clean, I...

Update You may remember I posted a photo of my new trainers earlier in the week...

SW16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Mind games - w6r3

It’s nine days since my last run, and I knew how important r it was to go out today. If I didn’t go today, it would make it so much harder to go on Monday, and...

It’s nine days since my last run, and I knew how important r it was to go out to...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie here , started today

Hi I'm Debbie and I've started this today 💪 I attended park run 2 weeks ago which is 5km I managed walk jog walk run in 34 mins 😃

Hi I'm Debbie and I've started this today 💪 I attended park run 2 weeks ago whi...

Blondie38

•6 years ago

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The 99p syndrome- park run kidology

Prices are often something 99p which for some bizarre reason makes the consumer think it is so much cheaper. For me it is the same with the scales I’d much...

Prices are often something 99p which for some bizarre reason makes the consumer ...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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I can 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

I’m on week 6 run 3. I could not run for even a minute when I started so I can safely say this programme works. 🙂

I’m on week 6 run 3. I could not run for even a minute when I started so I can s...

bevlar63

•6 years ago

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Running with dogs

As I get on to the longer runs I’d quite like to take my dog out with me. I’m a bit worried that she might be too much of a distraction and I really have to...

As I get on to the longer runs I’d quite like to take my dog out with me. I’m a ...

sarah65

•6 years ago

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Help! W5R1 first time running outside!

Hi all - today was W5R1 for me. So far I have been doing C25K on the treadmill in the 'Old Bat' cave. Tried to do it outside today as the weather was lovely....

Hi all - today was W5R1 for me. So far I have been doing C25K on the treadmill i...

21shoehunter

Graduate•6 years ago

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I Got The Music In Me 🎶

After struggling with W7R1 I wondered if music might help. When I’m outside I do like to hear the birds and stuff going on, so I haven’t had my music on. I...

After struggling with W7R1 I wondered if music might help. When I’m outside I do...

ClarriePan

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yes! Happy bunny and it’s not Easter yet

Morning!..( was going to post this post park run when I was still buzzing) but my little ship of plans got hit by several life cannon balls upon arriving home...

Morning!..( was going to post this post park run when I was still buzzing) but m...

OlderThanDirt

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7r1

Just done week 7 run 1 and feeling v virtuous! Did not feel like it at all, but 3.5 k later ( love Nike Run Club ) ‘m feeling a lot better if rather pink faced...

Just done week 7 run 1 and feeling v virtuous! Did not feel like it at all, but ...

SusieHicks

Graduate•6 years ago

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Park run time

New PB at Catton Park run. Official figure was 32.09 mins, must remember to stop my timer in future! One very happy runner as 3rd run this week 😊🏃‍♀️ Did...

New PB at Catton Park run. Official figure was 32.09 mins, must remember to stop...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Lonely - so lonely

I was first in my age class at Parkrun just now (yes, I know it’s not a race...). I was also the ONLY VM64-69 (Vintage Woman - 😍). I was not quite last and...

I was first in my age class at Parkrun just now (yes, I know it’s not a race...)...

Gillma

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation run

I am so pleased with myself. Can’t believe I have done. For me this is just the beginning. I really enjoy running https://www.strava.com/activities/1468758915

I am so pleased with myself. Can’t believe I have done. For me this is just the ...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated at Parkrun! 🥇🏃🏻‍♀️

Yay, I did it! Completed the C25k programme and graduated today at a Parkrun. Thank you all for your support and encouragement, I really appreciate it. If you...

Yay, I did it! Completed the C25k programme and graduated today at a Parkrun. Th...

Fun2Run

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

Jet and new trainers for W8R3

Hit a wall 😞

Knee pain 😩

Week 7 here I come! 😁😁

Week 5 Run 1

Sneaked a 5km parkrun in at wk7 pre graduation.

Week one complete!

Week 7 Run 1

Parks Run 3 and a PB

It's a beautiful day and W5 is complete ☺️🍾🏃‍♀️

It's a beautiful day and W5 is complete ☺️🍾🏃‍♀️

Week 7 Run 2.. OMG!!!

W2R3 completed

Hello!

Finding the time

W2 R2 Dreary Rain But No Pain

New trainers, new distance

Mind games - w6r3

Newbie here , started today

The 99p syndrome- park run kidology

I can 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

Running with dogs

Help! W5R1 first time running outside!

I Got The Music In Me 🎶

Yes! Happy bunny and it’s not Easter yet

W7r1

Park run time

Lonely - so lonely

Graduation run

Graduated at Parkrun! 🥇🏃🏻‍♀️

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