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Ive just finished week 8 run 3. I’m running the first 3k in times that are ok but the last 2k times are really slow. I’ve attached a photo of times. Any tips...

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5k times

Ive just finished week 8 run 3. I’m running the first 3k in times that are ok bu...

GRoy

Graduate•6 years ago

Just had a shower after w1r1. Thought I was going to collapse half way through but pegged on to the end. COYS

Just started

Just had a shower after w1r1. Thought I was going to collapse half way through b...

Agaig

Graduate•6 years ago

Have just completed the first run of week 1. Didn't think I would manage but I did!! Glad to have found this forum. Have a feeling I may need it in the near...

1st Run

Have just completed the first run of week 1. Didn't think I would manage but I ...

DoingthebestIcan

Graduate•6 years ago

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Parkrun-and-walk

Went to Parkrun for first time since the winter and completed Week 8 run 1. Did 5k in 45.11 roughly 30 mins running 15 walking. Nice morning but only 7C at the...

Went to Parkrun for first time since the winter and completed Week 8 run 1. Did ...

Renidragas

•6 years ago

Finally gritted my teeth to do run 3 of week 6. I’ve carried on doing the 10 minute runs for a while because I couldn’t face 25 minutes. In fact I would have...

MJ says I’m a runner 😀

Finally gritted my teeth to do run 3 of week 6. I’ve carried on doing the 10 min...

Ebee54

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 R1

Did my first 5min run yesterday and ALL of my legs are so sore ☹️!!

HIGNFY18

•6 years ago

Now completed Wk3 run3 Has anyone repeated a week ? Considering doing another 2 , week 3 runs before progressing to week 4 run 1 As struggling with shins and...

Wk3 run3 completed, advice please!!

Now completed Wk3 run3 Has anyone repeated a week ? Considering doing another 2 ...

Loopyludders

•6 years ago

Decided today to adjust the treadmill to be on an incline, as I'd read that would better replicate an outside run... ...only to find that I'd had it on a 5%...

Week 3 done and dusted - and a nice surprise!

Decided today to adjust the treadmill to be on an incline, as I'd read that woul...

HoagyM

Graduate•6 years ago

Morning, Started my local park run in the sunshine and somewhere around 3k the heavens opened and it was pouring!...loved it though, I was pushing myself and...

Dawn patrol . Park run rain

Morning, Started my local park run in the sunshine and somewhere around 3k the h...

OlderThanDirt

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running update from me!

Hello running friends! I know, I know, it's been a while... I'm sorry :) I'm just not brilliant at posting sometimes. So what have I been up to since I last...

Hello running friends! I know, I know, it's been a while... I'm sorry :) I'm ju...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run3

What happened to the sun? It's wet and miserable here and F1 weekend so had plenty of excuses to leave it another day but the thought of my fella week3-ers...

What happened to the sun? It's wet and miserable here and F1 weekend so had plen...

SendWine

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally I can call myself a GRADUATE!!!!! 😄🏃‍♀️🏆🎉🎉🎉

Finally! It's take me longer than planned but I've made it! Took a couple of minutes more to hit 5km but I've done it!! To anyone doubting they'll make the end...

Finally! It's take me longer than planned but I've made it! Took a couple of min...

Beckygreeny

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 HAPPY DANCE!!!

I just got back from first run of W4. Had myself so anxious prior I put it off till evening! It was hard but doable!! So proud of myself!! Didn't walk, took...

I just got back from first run of W4. Had myself so anxious prior I put it off t...

Unfit44

•6 years ago

Bloody hard 😢😩 gave it my best shot but had to stop for about 20 second twice in the final run. Feel really annoyed at that . My fit bit said my average pace...

W4🏃‍♀️1

Bloody hard 😢😩 gave it my best shot but had to stop for about 20 second twice ...

jochanc

•6 years ago

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1st parkrun & w7 r1

Hi everyone this is my first post here, I just wanted to share that I've done my first parkrun and to encourage anyone thinking about trying parkrun to go for...

Hi everyone this is my first post here, I just wanted to share that I've done my...

slow-farah

Graduate•6 years ago

Well signed up for the rundisney half marathon in September through the week sort of on a whim! I last ran about 2 years ago when I (barely)completed a 5k...

Couch to half marathon

Well signed up for the rundisney half marathon in September through the week sor...

breoghie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Never thought I’d be here !!!

Well this morning I have complete W6 R3 - my first 25 min run, running a total of 2 miles, not sure if that’s a slow pace or not, but it’s a pace that works...

Well this morning I have complete W6 R3 - my first 25 min run, running a total o...

Lisalou1402

Graduate•6 years ago

Just back from Week 4 Run 3 :-) Usually run along the seafront but thought I'd try something different so ran up the main road instead. On the way back I had...

Honestly what is wrong with some people?!?

Just back from Week 4 Run 3 :-) Usually run along the seafront but thought I'd ...

pianoteacher

Graduate•6 years ago

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Get there

That's week 2 completed really enjoyed it after having don'ts if I would be able to run as its be years since I ran due to bad knee because of football...

That's week 2 completed really enjoyed it after having don'ts if I would be a...

Tommybhoy67

•6 years ago

Today I have completed R1W1 with Sarah Millican cheering me on. What a fantastic idea to have celebrities for total beginners such as myself. At this stage I...

R1W1

Today I have completed R1W1 with Sarah Millican cheering me on. What a fantastic...

Mara80

•6 years ago

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W3R1 Done 💪

This is my first post. I’ve just finished w3r1 and can’t believe I was able to run (if you can call it that) for 3 minutes. Is 4 runs a week ok? Say Monday,...

This is my first post. I’ve just finished w3r1 and can’t believe I was able to r...

DC1995

Graduate•6 years ago

W6R3 the hardest thing about today was the pesky gremlins just when you thought you’d purged yourself of them they multiply ten fold and hit you from all...

WHOOP, WHOOP, WHOOP

W6R3 the hardest thing about today was the pesky gremlins just when you thought ...

AliK0871

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8 R1 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Wk8 R1 done felt good heavy legs though but recover & on to r2 nearly there (I can do it ) 😀

Wk8 R1 done felt good heavy legs though but recover & on to r2 nearly there (I c...

FERGIE7

•6 years ago

Can someone point me in the right direction to the podium please done a couple of 5k runs now but I must admit I only did 1run of week 8and thought sod it I'm...

Which way to the podium?

Can someone point me in the right direction to the podium please done a couple o...

bigricky1969

•6 years ago

when I do a 5k run. I do at least one a week and sometimes two. It still amazes me that I can do it. At the moment I am quite happy doing just 5. I am sorting...

Still surprise myself...

when I do a 5k run. I do at least one a week and sometimes two. It still amazes ...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•6 years ago

I have to admit I wasn’t looking forward to running in the rain, but it was ok! And so, so much better than the treadmill. The time very almost flew by on...

Week 8 Completed! Blimey!!

I have to admit I wasn’t looking forward to running in the rain, but it was ok! ...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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1 week in, I’m hooked

Today I’m doing W1R3. I’ve only done 2 runs and I’m hooked. On my 2 days off I’ve been walking about wondering what to do with myself.

Today I’m doing W1R3. I’ve only done 2 runs and I’m hooked. On my 2 days off I’v...

Patchparker87

•6 years ago