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Wk6 R3 done this was hard afte...

Wk6 R3 done this was hard after a few days off bad but I did it 25 mins non stop but It was hard but done time to recover then on to Wk7 R 1 (I can do this )...

Wk6 R3 done this was hard after a few days off bad but I did it 25 mins non stop...

FERGIE7

•6 years ago

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If at first you don’t succeed.........

I’ve done it. The BIG W5R3 and it was absolutely fine. In fact I’d go as far as to say it was great. I had a practice run on Saturday that didn’t go as...

I’ve done it. The BIG W5R3 and it was absolutely fine. In fact I’d go as far as ...

auntielou

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Whoop Whoop graduated

W9R3 complete, in January when I could hardly run for a minute did I think I would be able to run for 30mins without stopping. I have not missed a run even...

W9R3 complete, in January when I could hardly run for a minute did I think I wou...

Bess128

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3

Nothing interesting happened today, went out did the run and stuck to the timings. Legs are starting to hurt a lot less though now and almost no tightness now...

Nothing interesting happened today, went out did the run and stuck to the timing...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 brick wall run one

Hi all So I am at week four day one run - hit that brick wall !! Got to last 5 min run of the session and had to walk at least half of it off and on :( Think...

Hi all So I am at week four day one run - hit that brick wall !! Got to last 5 ...

Hazelorraine79

•6 years ago

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Finallyyyyyyy!!!😊

That, my dear friends, is the (smug) face of a new graduate! Meeeeeeeeeeee!!!!😃 Thankyou so much for your support. And I will continue to support others on...

That, my dear friends, is the (smug) face of a new graduate! Meeeeeeeeeeee!!!!�...

Jude1963

Graduate•6 years ago

29 Replies

Graduated

Only gone and done guys Feel great

Jayparr

Graduate•6 years ago

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A little left in the tank

Was nice to get to the last 60 seconds and know that I still had a little bit left to pick up my pace for a bit W6 R1 in the bag

Was nice to get to the last 60 seconds and know that I still had a little bit le...

robOliver

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Get this!!! 😂

My lovely husband had just taken me for a gait check and bought me some expensive running shoes. He’s appreciating my efforts I think. Forgot to say the...

My lovely husband had just taken me for a gait check and bought me some expensiv...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Snail pace???

Finally got to run today following a virus 😷 ( not run for 10 days) was a little worried I would have to go back a few weeks but decided to continue with...

Finally got to run today following a virus 😷 ( not run for 10 days) was a littl...

ElizaMai

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Week 6 Run 3 Complete

I started out today again in normal state, sleep deprived, breastfeeding and tired. My hip has been tight today. But I had a good lunch and tried to drink lots...

I started out today again in normal state, sleep deprived, breastfeeding and tir...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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Morning run with added snow and zombies😨😱😵❄⛄

I have recently been doing some 30ish minute runs using the Zombies Run! free app. Having completed Ju ju's up to 10k plan twice, it is really nice to just go...

I have recently been doing some 30ish minute runs using the Zombies Run! free ap...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Mum’s steps and daughter’s steps .,.

How annoying. Have been doing with my daughter the STAMINA podcast, which is very satisfying.BUT ! By the time we are finished after 35 minutes she has...

How annoying. Have been doing with my daughter the STAMINA podcast, which is ver...

Enricakita

•6 years ago

8 Replies

That good run feeling 🏃🏻‍♂️

Graduated on New Year’s Day and although more of a couch to 5k in 40 mins than 30 I’m still running every other day. Just like to pop back now and again and...

Graduated on New Year’s Day and although more of a couch to 5k in 40 mins than 3...

warrenw65

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

Well I did it and feel fantastic. If anything I think I ran more than 5k in 30 mins. Was very tired at the end. This might be to do with the new route I...

Well I did it and feel fantastic. If anything I think I ran more than 5k in 30 m...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Starting again?

On week eight. Just can’t seem to run like I did two weeks ago. Can’t even run ten mins. Thinking about starting again what’s everyone’s thoughts?

On week eight. Just can’t seem to run like I did two weeks ago. Can’t even run t...

Lc_85

•6 years ago

18 Replies

W6 R3 -New Trainers ouch

My husband treated me to new trainers for my birthday. Went to Run4it and had gait analysis (supination on right foot). Tried several pairs and settled on...

My husband treated me to new trainers for my birthday. Went to Run4it and had ga...

Lovethemozman

•6 years ago

10 Replies

W7R2

I enjoyed my run yesterday despite the snow, biting wind and side stepping a few geese and swans. I never thought I could run one minute but now achieving 25...

I enjoyed my run yesterday despite the snow, biting wind and side stepping a few...

Run-Granny-Run

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

Hit Go!

Hi guys, I’ve been struggling to loose weight for years now and the one thing I’ve never done is run ‘properly’. I’m fine on a treadmill but as soon as I’m on...

Hi guys, I’ve been struggling to loose weight for years now and the one thing I’...

meggasaur94

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Frosty morning run - W6R3

W6R3 = 22 full minutes of continuous run Date: Monday 19/03/2018 Time: 5.20am - i.e. middle of the night Weather: - approx. 1-2 oC - snow, frost, ice - wind...

W6R3 = 22 full minutes of continuous run Date: Monday 19/03/2018 Time: 5.20am - ...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

23 Replies

Most satisfying run to date!

So, a few runs post grad and I’m upping my time slowly to get to 5K. Ran for 32 minutes today along the river path (gorgeous route, gorgeous sunshine but...

So, a few runs post grad and I’m upping my time slowly to get to 5K. Ran for 32 ...

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Week 1 Run 1 & 2

Hi - I'm a totally new runner, always thought this is not for me. However, my friend up north has totally inspired me so i thought why not. I have been reading...

Hi - I'm a totally new runner, always thought this is not for me. However, my fr...

alisonx

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

W6R1 - Not feeling great

After the 20 minute run in week 5 I had taken it for granted this would be easy peasy! instead I found it about the same difficulty? I think because i'd done a...

After the 20 minute run in week 5 I had taken it for granted this would be easy ...

skelig

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Rant alert (not suitable for those of a nervous disposition)

Today was a run day, and for the first time ever, I struggled to get up to the alarm. I felt so sleepy, drugged almost, and the bed was so warm and cosy. But...

Today was a run day, and for the first time ever, I struggled to get up to the a...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•6 years ago

60 Replies

Week 5 and a change of location

Must be feeling ok as I went on a completely different route for Run 1. Did ok too despite the ice/snow/wind. All you lovely snail runners out there - let’s...

Must be feeling ok as I went on a completely different route for Run 1. Did ok t...

SamanthaN

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Weekly chat 19 -25 March

Hiya and welcome to a new week. Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share something small, so this is a great place for doing...

Hiya and welcome to a new week. Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole pos...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

54 Replies

Painful ankle

Painful ankle. Hello, I'm new to this site . I have been running for awhile now and was getting hopefully fitter for a 69year old. Then the ankle has becomes...

Painful ankle. Hello, I'm new to this site . I have been running for awhile now ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

What is your week March 3

Welcome to the 3rd week of March’s what is your week. In Some places in the UK it actually feels like spring could be on the way. My favourite time of the year...

Welcome to the 3rd week of March’s what is your week. In Some places in the UK i...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

Bruised just under my heel

I have got to week 8 and then had a holidsy where didn't run. I was in Marrakech and not safe on my own to run. Under my heal has been sore for a few weeks...

I have got to week 8 and then had a holidsy where didn't run. I was in Marrakech...

Rabaanne

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Ever decreasing circles

Yesterday I ran my 8K Run on Ju-Jus 10k plan. I was running away from home and whilst I know the area I do not know it well. Therefore as usual I hatched a...

Yesterday I ran my 8K Run on Ju-Jus 10k plan. I was running away from home and w...

Richard7

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for March 2018

Wk6 R3 done this was hard afte...

If at first you don’t succeed.........

Whoop Whoop graduated

W1R3

Week 4 brick wall run one

Finallyyyyyyy!!!😊

Graduated

A little left in the tank

Get this!!! 😂

Snail pace???

Week 6 Run 3 Complete

Morning run with added snow and zombies😨😱😵❄⛄

Mum’s steps and daughter’s steps .,.

That good run feeling 🏃🏻‍♂️

Week 9 Run 1

Starting again?

W6 R3 -New Trainers ouch

W7R2

Hit Go!

Frosty morning run - W6R3

Most satisfying run to date!

Week 1 Run 1 & 2

W6R1 - Not feeling great

Rant alert (not suitable for those of a nervous disposition)

Week 5 and a change of location

Weekly chat 19 -25 March

Painful ankle

What is your week March 3

Bruised just under my heel

Ever decreasing circles

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