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Snowed in for Week 5, run 3

Im new here! I’ve been building up for this and even repeated run 2 in anticipation. Then the snow and we’ve been cut off and surrounded by 4ft drifts...don’t...

Im new here! I’ve been building up for this and even repeated run 2 in anticipat...

Runnerbean63

Graduate•6 years ago

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Only 2k! Any hoppers out there?!

I was horrified to discover yesterday, when doing W3R3, that I only covered just over 2k! In 30mins! I can't imagine I will get anywhere close to 5k in 30mins...

I was horrified to discover yesterday, when doing W3R3, that I only covered just...

Ajay99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Weather bound. ❄️❄️❄️🙇‍♀️

I haven’t run since Tuesday and I’m waiting to do w8r2. Will I lose my stride and be unable to run 28 minutes? I was so proud of that milestone on Tuesday....

I haven’t run since Tuesday and I’m waiting to do w8r2. Will I lose my stride an...

Jude1963

Graduate•6 years ago

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Mountain goat syndrome, body listening

No, before you get excited I’m not running up mountains! Whilst away on holiday I’ve been super pleased with myself for running every other day. However a...

No, before you get excited I’m not running up mountains! Whilst away on holiday ...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Snow 😡

Nearly 2 feet of snow where I am and snowed in no way of getting to a gym to a treadmill! Not been able to run since Monday, gutted as only had 2 runs left of...

Nearly 2 feet of snow where I am and snowed in no way of getting to a gym to a t...

April_

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Done!

I frickin dreaded today, the 20” straight run. In prep, on day 1 I ran the 5” then when it said to walk I ran through that and ran the other 5”. So I ran 13”...

I frickin dreaded today, the 20” straight run. In prep, on day 1 I ran the 5” t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W2R3 - Completed during Parkrun!

My daughter was visiting and she loves attending the local Parkrun at the Town of Seaside. So I went along too, paused the podcast after the warm up to wait...

My daughter was visiting and she loves attending the local Parkrun at the Town o...

mergirl101

Graduate•6 years ago

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Storm Emma

This was my proposed running track today on Douglas Promenade. For some reason, I didn't make it....

This was my proposed running track today on Douglas Promenade. For some reaso...

Duddles

Graduate•6 years ago

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I am officially a runner - yeah

So I did W6R3 today, 25 mins of running. It felt so good even though it was freezing, I had to avoid some icy patches, and I wore more layers than I have ever...

So I did W6R3 today, 25 mins of running. It felt so good even though it was free...

mummyruns

•6 years ago

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Weather appropriate bling!

Only received this today, for a virtual challenge I did Dec/Jan, but considering the weather this week it seems rather appropriate!

Only received this today, for a virtual challenge I did Dec/Jan, but considering...

SueKen

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post-grad experiments

Second post-graduation run today. The previous one wasn't very enjoyable, but it seems that now after 3 days of rest I'm OK. Ran, for the first time, in heavy...

Second post-graduation run today. The previous one wasn't very enjoyable, but it...

bitseybloom

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st mile of doom!!

Just been reading about the first mile/15 mins or so always bring the worst regardless of fitness as it takes this long for your muscles to start getting the...

Just been reading about the first mile/15 mins or so always bring the worst rega...

Sparkin78

•6 years ago

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Finished W5R3

Just completed week 5 run 3. I was actually able to do it. So pleased! It really didn't seem that long, but then my music playlist helps the time go by. I was...

Just completed week 5 run 3. I was actually able to do it. So pleased! It really...

ReggieP59

•6 years ago

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Lent Challenge D16 - SNOW!!!

just in case you had not looked out of the window or noticed everyone complaining about the weather, we have decided to incorporate the snow into today's...

just in case you had not looked out of the window or noticed everyone complainin...

Rignold

•6 years ago

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Off, Off, On.

Went to bed last night resigned to the fact today's W6R3 was a definite no no! Woke up this morning resigned to the fact today's W6R3 was a definite no no!...

Went to bed last night resigned to the fact today's W6R3 was a definite no no! W...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 2 in the bag + a question on W3

My son's school was closed today (frozen pipes) so we managed to do W2R3 and it was very good. We wrapped up warm and as soon as we stepped out of the door we...

My son's school was closed today (frozen pipes) so we managed to do W2R3 and it ...

Juliapal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Warm inspiration!

Just watched an excellent documentary called ‘Free to run’ on Amazon prime...if you’re stuck indoors and fancy getting cosied up on the sofa give it a watch,...

Just watched an excellent documentary called ‘Free to run’ on Amazon prime...if ...

Sparkin78

•6 years ago

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Snow!

Wishing I could run today and complete week 5 but too much snow on the paths. Well done to all those braving the cold weather❄️👍

Wishing I could run today and complete week 5 but too much snow on the paths. We...

Run-Granny-Run

Graduate•6 years ago

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Why is week 6, run 1 so difficult?

Having sailed through week 5 run 3, I was quite confident this morning with the first run of week 6 but it was HARD! I persevered and managed to finish it but...

Having sailed through week 5 run 3, I was quite confident this morning with the ...

triumphbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

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everything hurts ++ :-(

W8R2... and dreading it... everything hurts - my knees, big toes, my back, my calves, my glutes :-( and it all hurts for 25 mins and then miraculously during...

W8R2... and dreading it... everything hurts - my knees, big toes, my back, my ca...

Jocomoso

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 win!

On Tuesday I tried and failed to complete W4R1 (see my previous post) Had some more lovely encouragement and support from you guys, and I’m pleased to say...

On Tuesday I tried and failed to complete W4R1 (see my previous post) Had some ...

skintc

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

Well I was ooohing and aaaaaaring over whether to do my run yesterday, Yes it had stopped snowing but there was that cold wind that I was not keen on. I...

Well I was ooohing and aaaaaaring over whether to do my run yesterday, Yes it ha...

bertiesugar

Graduate•6 years ago

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App issue

Anyone else encounter a bug from week 3 whereby the app crashes during the first running section? Same in week 4.

Anyone else encounter a bug from week 3 whereby the app crashes during the first...

bjknight

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Treadmill way harder than outdoors?

Hey Hello, I have been quite pleased with my progress up till now been running outdoors up to W8 R1 which I completed fine with a pace of 6'09''/km. Because...

Hey Hello, I have been quite pleased with my progress up till now been running ...

jakr202

•6 years ago

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Snow!!!

Fed up as week 3 has to be postponed - can’t even get to the gym! So next week do I carry on with week 3 or have to start at the beginning???

Fed up as week 3 has to be postponed - can’t even get to the gym! So next week d...

SamanthaN

•6 years ago

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What speed is good at week 8?

Started Week 8 last night. I did it in the gym because of the weather. I'm sure I run faster in the gym but wondering what sort of speed we are expected to do....

Started Week 8 last night. I did it in the gym because of the weather. I'm sure ...

SueLyle

•6 years ago

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I actually did it?! Graduation post

I can’t believe I actually did it. I woke up this morning feeling lazy and it took a lot of encouragement from my friends for me to stay on track and complete...

I can’t believe I actually did it. I woke up this morning feeling lazy and it to...

lexik97

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yes, it was snowing

I tried to make a picture several times. This is how most of them looked like :D

I tried to make a picture several times. This is how most of them looked like :D...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hello darkness my old friend :)

Back to 5am run. Woke up to the white darkness, warmed up (very properly) at home, and full of optimism off I went. But the first 8 minutes run was damn hard....

Back to 5am run. Woke up to the white darkness, warmed up (very properly) at hom...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Doh!!! WK 6 a no go!!

Am not happy!! I was on such a high last week, managing my 20 min run. Yesterday morning I fainted while having a shower, have got lots of bruises, the worst...

Am not happy!! I was on such a high last week, managing my 20 min run. Yesterday...

Cola65

Graduate•6 years ago

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All posts for March 2018

Snowed in for Week 5, run 3

Only 2k! Any hoppers out there?!

Weather bound. ❄️❄️❄️🙇‍♀️

Mountain goat syndrome, body listening

Snow 😡

Week 5 Done!

W2R3 - Completed during Parkrun!

Storm Emma

I am officially a runner - yeah

Weather appropriate bling!

Post-grad experiments

1st mile of doom!!

Finished W5R3

Lent Challenge D16 - SNOW!!!

Off, Off, On.

Week 2 in the bag + a question on W3

Warm inspiration!

Snow!

Why is week 6, run 1 so difficult?

everything hurts ++ :-(

W4R1 win!

Week 5 Run 2

App issue

Treadmill way harder than outdoors?

Snow!!!

What speed is good at week 8?

I actually did it?! Graduation post

Yes, it was snowing

Hello darkness my old friend :)

Doh!!! WK 6 a no go!!

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