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W5R2 done

Proud of myself, I did it, I struggled with my breathing despite not pushing too much. Part of it is due to my lungs which suffered whilst going through...

Proud of myself, I did it, I struggled with my breathing despite not pushing too...

SwissAnnie

•6 years ago

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Sharing....

This forum supports in every way.... I ran 5k in 36 minutes today and whilst I was buzzing at this achievement, my family were politely listening lol! So to...

This forum supports in every way.... I ran 5k in 36 minutes today and whilst I w...

Clairecandothis

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running by the sea

Ever since graduating in November, the new me has been looking forward to running by the sea. And today was the day. Lovely early morning trot from beach to...

Ever since graduating in November, the new me has been looking forward to runnin...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Started back

I have been unable to run for the last three weeks due to my ankles seizing up after my penultimate run. This week I started back at week 6 as I thought I...

I have been unable to run for the last three weeks due to my ankles seizing up a...

Lou1401

Graduate•6 years ago

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Workout Playlists

Some of the playlists I have listened to on Spotify... couch to 5k - https://open.spotify.com/user/jonesgrlz/playlist/3qROzbqaunn2JXLvtOZaL0 NOW running -...

Some of the playlists I have listened to on Spotify... couch to 5k - https://ope...

captHedge

•6 years ago

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WK6 run 1

Hi, Ive not had any particular problems so far apart from some sore muscles initially. But have developed a sore heel below my achillies tendon. I looked up...

Hi, Ive not had any particular problems so far apart from some sore muscles init...

Lydsmum

•6 years ago

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Ended W3....

Hi All, just ended W3 and thought I would jump on here as well now :) - I have found that extending my workout by another 10 mins and either repeating the runs...

Hi All, just ended W3 and thought I would jump on here as well now :) - I have f...

captHedge

•6 years ago

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Any recommendations for reasonably-priced wireless headphones that don't fall out when running?

Preferably £50 or less!

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Wow!!! That was a toughie. Just back from Spain where it was much too hot to run so I haven’t run for a week. Did lots of walking but that didn’t feel enough....

Wow!!! That was a toughie. Just back from Spain where it was much too hot to run...

SamanthaN

•6 years ago

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Week 4 finally done!

At last!!! For one reason and another, not least procrastination, it must have taken me 3 weeks. First week 5 run today, then off to Scotland to hopefully end...

At last!!! For one reason and another, not least procrastination, it must have t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 complete!!!!

I did it!! I was so nervous about this run that I put it off for 4 days. I had read so many posts about this run so thank you for all the tips and motivation....

I did it!! I was so nervous about this run that I put it off for 4 days. I had r...

Chloetaylor1703

•6 years ago

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Starting week 2 - must get fitter... Advice and encouragement please...

Hi - so after a year if downloading and deleting the app I have finally started C25k! First a bit of background on what led me here.... I'm in my late 20s and...

Hi - so after a year if downloading and deleting the app I have finally started ...

Pud24

•6 years ago

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Week two run one

I’ve done it, for me increasing the runs by 50% was a massive mental barrier but this morning I smashed it. The last 2 runs were the hardest, but I almost...

I’ve done it, for me increasing the runs by 50% was a massive mental barrier but...

bally187

Graduate•6 years ago

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Dreading Today’s Run

Completed up to Wk6R3 without too many problems. However Wk7R1 I was in agony. My left lower leg was so painful I couldn’t continue. The pain was to the...

Completed up to Wk6R3 without too many problems. However Wk7R1 I was in agony. ...

FleurMT

•6 years ago

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Happy Easter

Whether you're religiously inclined or not, it's a good time for new beginnings (there's always the new tax year instead!😂)

Whether you're religiously inclined or not, it's a good time for new beginnings ...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

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What is your week. April Week 1

Welcome to the first week of the April, What is your Week? I thought a photo was in order here:) It is a glorious morning here , blue sky and sunshine.... and...

Welcome to the first week of the April, What is your Week? I thought a photo wa...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 2, new app same old legs!

After reading about the one you app yesterday, I decided to try that. Still with Laura, but my own playlist. I subscribed to Google play, downloaded some...

After reading about the one you app yesterday, I decided to try that. Still wi...

Jell6

Graduate•6 years ago

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Happy Easter

Today is going to be busy with church, meal at my parents and taking my wife to the airport so I started the day off nice and early with a run. W7R2 done and...

Today is going to be busy with church, meal at my parents and taking my wife to ...

robOliver

•6 years ago

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Stopped on week 8 Run 1 now don’t know where to start at again.

I stopped running on 16/2/18 to spend time with my dog BellaBoo, she had lymphoma and was very poorly. I just couldn’t spend 45 minutes away from her, time was...

I stopped running on 16/2/18 to spend time with my dog BellaBoo, she had lymphom...

JulesnBoo

•6 years ago

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Oh no done my back in!

Bit of a setback to completing week 6. Working on my inlaws rental property this weekend back has gone! Getting too old for all this bending! Will rest for a...

Bit of a setback to completing week 6. Working on my inlaws rental property this...

ch3lsea007

•6 years ago

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April 2018 Graduation Badge

Hello everybody and welcome to April 2018! Hope all is good, and happy running! Please leave your user name here for me, so we can organise your well deserved...

Hello everybody and welcome to April 2018! Hope all is good, and happy running! ...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3- aka how to imitate a tomato!

Wow, I did it, but the last five minutes were tough. Knees started squeaking and my right thigh sore. So hot, I think I'm still red! I'll need to get up and...

Wow, I did it, but the last five minutes were tough. Knees started squeaking an...

mergirl101

Graduate•6 years ago

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All posts for April 2018

W5R2 done

Sharing....

Running by the sea

Started back

Workout Playlists

WK6 run 1

Ended W3....

Any recommendations for reasonably-priced wireless headphones that don't fall out when running?

Week 5 Run 3

Week 4 finally done!

Week 5 Run 3 complete!!!!

Starting week 2 - must get fitter... Advice and encouragement please...

Week two run one

Dreading Today’s Run

Happy Easter

What is your week. April Week 1

Week 8 run 2, new app same old legs!

Happy Easter

Stopped on week 8 Run 1 now don’t know where to start at again.

Oh no done my back in!

April 2018 Graduation Badge

W6R3- aka how to imitate a tomato!

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