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New shoes, crampy legs!

So, just finished W2R3 with my new sneaks/trainers and this was the toughest run yet. I could barely manage the same pace for the brisk walk warm up that I...

So, just finished W2R3 with my new sneaks/trainers and this was the toughest run...

rivengirl42

•6 years ago

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Scared

I finished my first week on Friday and although I kinda enjoyed it I’m feeling scared about what’s to come. Iv looked through what the next 8 weeks consist of...

I finished my first week on Friday and although I kinda enjoyed it I’m feeling s...

Maniceddy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6

Just completed week 6, run 2 and found this app! Anyone else at same place as me?

Just completed week 6, run 2 and found this app! Anyone else at same place as me...

ellie674

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation Day!! WoooHoo 😁🏃‍♀️😁

The day has finally come...W9 R3 complete!! It was not the prettiest of evenings, full of very wet brown slush, lots of dirty puddles & soaking socks (on the...

The day has finally come...W9 R3 complete!! It was not the prettiest of evenings...

Rach74

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting again

It’s been a while. Graduated back in November but unfortunately had to stop due to needing an operation on my lung. So today I started the whole programme...

It’s been a while. Graduated back in November but unfortunately had to stop due ...

Branners12

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 - Feeling accomplished!

I hope you aren't all tired of hearing these w5r3 posts! I love reading every one and I had to share too. I ran for 20 minutes straight today. This is the...

I hope you aren't all tired of hearing these w5r3 posts! I love reading every on...

ToniCR

Graduate•6 years ago

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On the road - literally!!

This week I carried on with my attempt at Ju-Jus 10K plan (week 2). With runs planned for Monday, Wednesday and Saturday the Beast was not going to get in my...

This week I carried on with my attempt at Ju-Jus 10K plan (week 2). With runs pl...

Richard7

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ist post graduation run, 1st running injury!

There was me, thinking that by following the plan, and with more luck than I had expected, I was rather pleased not to have had any injury set-backs. So I go...

There was me, thinking that by following the plan, and with more luck than I had...

hblewett

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knee pain during and after running

I’m only in week 2! This doesn’t bode well. Any advice? I have also been doing lots of walking between runs but nothing excessive.

I’m only in week 2! This doesn’t bode well. Any advice? I have also been doing l...

Tasha99

Graduate•6 years ago

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63 and running

Just started week 6. Finding it tough but sticking with it. I have been walking and going to the gym so exercise isn't New to me. I like a challenge especially...

Just started week 6. Finding it tough but sticking with it. I have been walking ...

Craigavon

•6 years ago

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No more snow 🎉🎉

So the snow is melting.. yay! I am planning on going out tomorrow morning for the first time since last Monday, question is do I redo week 5 day 1, or just...

So the snow is melting.. yay! I am planning on going out tomorrow morning for th...

Girlyengland

Graduate•6 years ago

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Lent Challenge Day 17 - beat pain with pain

Today is a rather sad day in Rhomboidia, but we have a plan to cope with sadness and emotional pain... Meanwhile those of you on the Lenten beginners...

Today is a rather sad day in Rhomboidia, but we have a plan to cope with sadness...

Rignold

•6 years ago

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Day 1 of week 1

Hello, I'm Paola Just done my first week 1, day 1 of couch to 5K after been idle for too long. Looking forward to continue. Looking for encouragement and...

Hello, I'm Paola Just done my first week 1, day 1 of couch to 5K after been idl...

PaolaD

•6 years ago

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W7 R3... here I come W8

Well I had been hoping for a decent cycle today but we got up late and he wasn't keen on the weather so I figured it had to be done. The rain started lightly...

Well I had been hoping for a decent cycle today but we got up late and he wasn't...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

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What you do in between running days

Just wondering what everyone else does between running days. As I’ve decided to start using my cross trainer and exercise bike on off days just 15 minutes on...

Just wondering what everyone else does between running days. As I’ve decided to ...

Notsobigdoug

•6 years ago

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For Irishprincess

😀

Sadie-runs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yay! Week 6 in the bag! Up yours SNOW ⛄️

I was determined to get this run done yesterday or today. Yesterday was a white out and this morning was looking similar..... determined lady that I am I drove...

I was determined to get this run done yesterday or today. Yesterday was a white ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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whoop whoop I'm a graduate!! 😃😁

ok, so today this happened!! I'm not the fastest and i have done all my training on the treadmill so my next aim is to get outside when the snow disappears and...

ok, so today this happened!! I'm not the fastest and i have done all my training...

raquelscatt

Graduate•6 years ago

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The Beast from the East... Surviving

The Beast from the East On a rampaging feast Has deafened the Spring with its roars With eyes dark as death And ice on its breath Spreading bone-numbing cold...

The Beast from the East On a rampaging feast Has deafened the Spring with its r...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

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Week 6 bagged!!

As my son would say, week 6 is done and dusted, in the bag!! This past week was pretty challenging as I did a body sculpt class at the gym on Tuesday that...

As my son would say, week 6 is done and dusted, in the bag!! This past week was ...

Gramcc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Should I be disappointed with myself

I have been really enjoying this running lark and nothing was going to stop me running and finishing off my week 5 Run 3. I run at the Memorial Prk in...

I have been really enjoying this running lark and nothing was going to stop me r...

bertiesugar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 completed and just done my first 5k park run in 28 min

So I'm training for a duathalon in wales in mid may. 2.5krun 30k cycle and a 8k run to finish. Started with C25K and it's really helping! I think I've been...

So I'm training for a duathalon in wales in mid may. 2.5krun 30k cycle and a 8k ...

DavRoss

•6 years ago

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W9r3

Well that was the best worst run so far. With the Beast from the East and the end of Storm Emma I done it I graduated. Had to change my route half way as snow...

Well that was the best worst run so far. With the Beast from the East and the en...

Mcdon

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3

W2R3 completed! Absolutely chuffed fingers crossed next week goes as well

marg3182

•6 years ago

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My new trainers in the snow 😆

🐾🐾

akaTig

•6 years ago

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Brilliant W8r3

Soooo much easier when it’s not -10 with the wind chill. Didn’t want to stop! 🐾🐾🐾🐾

Soooo much easier when it’s not -10 with the wind chill. Didn’t want to stop! 🐾...

akaTig

•6 years ago

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Park run cancelled!

Looks like not many park runs are happening today. If you haven't been affected by the snow I hope you had a good one 👍

Looks like not many park runs are happening today. If you haven't been affected ...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Done it!

Well I’ve finished my third 30 minute run! I’m so delighted! It was hard though so the consolidation advised on this forum is definitely needed. The next goal...

Well I’ve finished my third 30 minute run! I’m so delighted! It was hard though ...

AineMc

•6 years ago

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Grr!

I was already to run w8r3 when the snow came. Before that I had been running every second day. That has now been broken and now I feel like I am getting the...

I was already to run w8r3 when the snow came. Before that I had been running eve...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•6 years ago

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Baptism by Snow!

nothing motivates a runner like 'oh heck, I have a virtual 5k to finish before the end of the week' thus, my lazy little body got suited and booted and despite...

nothing motivates a runner like 'oh heck, I have a virtual 5k to finish before t...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

New shoes, crampy legs!

Scared

Week 6

Graduation Day!! WoooHoo 😁🏃‍♀️😁

Starting again

W5R3 - Feeling accomplished!

On the road - literally!!

Ist post graduation run, 1st running injury!

Knee pain during and after running

63 and running

No more snow 🎉🎉

Lent Challenge Day 17 - beat pain with pain

Day 1 of week 1

W7 R3... here I come W8

What you do in between running days

For Irishprincess

Yay! Week 6 in the bag! Up yours SNOW ⛄️

whoop whoop I'm a graduate!! 😃😁

The Beast from the East... Surviving

Week 6 bagged!!

Should I be disappointed with myself

Week 3 completed and just done my first 5k park run in 28 min

W9r3

W2R3

My new trainers in the snow 😆

Brilliant W8r3

Park run cancelled!

Done it!

Grr!

Baptism by Snow!

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