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50yearold sloth rides again!!!

So....i did it week 8 run 1....28 mins!!!...still sloth like running but I discovered running in the opposite direction as the proper runners makes being well...

So....i did it week 8 run 1....28 mins!!!...still sloth like running but I disco...

Couchpotatoni

•6 years ago

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Not been out for a week

Life has got in the way this last week as my running buddy was on a school trip. Now struggling to find the motivation to get out running again with the...

Life has got in the way this last week as my running buddy was on a school trip...

CKem

Graduate•6 years ago

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I got up at 6am and I'm on holiday! 🌞🌞🌞🐌🐌🐌 and now my bunions ache!

I woke up at 6am , took the dog out- he was surprised to be so early- and then ran! It's a lovely route along the road by the water. It was already boiling but...

I woke up at 6am , took the dog out- he was surprised to be so early- and then r...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 struggling to get going

Started last week and I completed it without too much effort. But week 2 arrived and I’m yet to go for a run (4 days in). Grrr.

Started last week and I completed it without too much effort. But week 2 arriv...

NR05

•6 years ago

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Today’s run

Been gardening all day and my run will be on the treadmill later. Wednesday is our gym night so easier for me to do it there, especially in this heat! Give me...

Been gardening all day and my run will be on the treadmill later. Wednesday is o...

GG63

Graduate•6 years ago

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Iky222 W5R3

Failed miserably had to give in at just over 13 mins , in a way I’m glad I’ve had a setback just so I know it’s not plain sailing will attempt again Friday .

Failed miserably had to give in at just over 13 mins , in a way I’m glad I’ve ha...

Iky222

•6 years ago

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Week 4 done

Week 4 run 3 After nearly expiring on Monday evening I decided to do today's run in the air conditioned comfort of the gym. I don't care for running machines...

Week 4 run 3 After nearly expiring on Monday evening I decided to do today's ru...

BellaJ

Graduate•6 years ago

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Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’ll get - a message to newbies.

As I am about to hit week 9 full on – I’m reflecting on my journey over the last 10 – 11 weeks (I missed a few weeks due to illness and life stuff!). To the...

As I am about to hit week 9 full on – I’m reflecting on my journey over the last...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k tonight!

It’s the last run tonight it’ll be my first 5 k if we manage it lol been drinking plenty of water today so hopefully be ok. Nice and slow 12 1/2 laps round our...

It’s the last run tonight it’ll be my first 5 k if we manage it lol been drinkin...

Jogon2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week one!

OK. So I started this morning officially. It feels great. I haven't smoked a ciggy in three weeks and it feels great!

OK. So I started this morning officially. It feels great. I haven't smoked a cig...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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going well.....

hi i completed my second 28 minute run this morning (run 2 week 8) and was really pleased that it felt easier than the first 28 minute one I did a couple of...

hi i completed my second 28 minute run this morning (run 2 week 8) and was reall...

heathj

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it yay!!

I can hardly believe it but I actually completed W9R3 early this morning (before the heat set in)!! So make room for me up there on the podium guys!🍾🥇🏆 I...

I can hardly believe it but I actually completed W9R3 early this morning (before...

Ang62

Graduate•6 years ago

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Early Morning Run

Just back from 5.1, my first 6.00am run. Went well but now closer to scary 5.3. I always run the same exactly 4k door to door route, solo, no music, no Laura,...

Just back from 5.1, my first 6.00am run. Went well but now closer to scary 5.3. ...

CliveWoolley

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

Hmmm that went quick I must admit I could of gone on another round mind you this heat is terrible

Hmmm that went quick I must admit I could of gone on another round mind you this...

Pencoed18

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1 was no picnic!

It was soooo hard today! I did not want to go out to begin with, even being out early in the morning it was very hot outside and when the time came to run I...

It was soooo hard today! I did not want to go out to begin with, even being out...

RunGirlyRun

•6 years ago

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Graduation so close

I week to go 4 runs left

Running59

•6 years ago

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Park Runs - When did you start?

Hey! So I've made a start on Week 4 which, even with the heat, was easier than week 3 so far. However what I want to know is when did people start running at...

Hey! So I've made a start on Week 4 which, even with the heat, was easier than w...

MissKitty24

•6 years ago

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Week 5. Fitter than I think.

Not much to say about run one. I've been really looking forward to week five. Felt quite hard the first few minutes, realised I was running quite tense so made...

Not much to say about run one. I've been really looking forward to week five. Fe...

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Treadmill vs Real Life

Hi, I’m currently working through week 1 and because it’s so warm I decided to go to the gym to run on the treadmill as it’s nice and cool there! Is there any...

Hi, I’m currently working through week 1 and because it’s so warm I decided to g...

CakeyKez82

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Come unstuck!

Hi all, Well I graduated 2 weeks ago and have been running 3 x a week since but am still no where near 5k. I have upped my speed aswell. I am reaching approx...

Hi all, Well I graduated 2 weeks ago and have been running 3 x a week since but ...

kazzy40

•6 years ago

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Week 1

Hi just completed w1r2 Just wanted to come on and say Good Luck everyone :)

LupinB

•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 2, Swiss style

Wow it was hot today, the heatwave that the folk in the UK have been enjoying has arrived here. My run takes me up a valley to a cable-car station where the...

Wow it was hot today, the heatwave that the folk in the UK have been enjoying ha...

telford_mike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 - tired but great.

I was out running at 6.30am yesterday morning on my last interval run. The temperature was perfect, it was lovely and quiet and passed a couple of other...

I was out running at 6.30am yesterday morning on my last interval run. The temp...

Little-runner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 day 1

Got to 2miles (20mins) then fell over, not lifting my feet high enough to mount a kerb. Did a bit of damage to my knee so walked the rest of the way home. It...

Got to 2miles (20mins) then fell over, not lifting my feet high enough to mount ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Not been for a run in over a qeek

Feel bad but been away for weekend and my daughter is with me every night so can’t get away- not to bad as running in this heat would be in bearable - worried...

Feel bad but been away for weekend and my daughter is with me every night so can...

Claireednet

•6 years ago

1 Reply

So, up at the crack of stupid

Which for me was 10.30am haha. But I was determined to run this morning no matter what the weather decided to chuck at me. So I thought I would give Laura’s...

Which for me was 10.30am haha. But I was determined to run this morning no matte...

SandieF

Graduate•6 years ago

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Unexpected bonus!

This morning I finished w7 r2, won’t lie it was tough just after the midway point when I had to turn and go back uphill. Anyway I am trying to look at the...

This morning I finished w7 r2, won’t lie it was tough just after the midway poin...

TheSpeedyTortoise

Graduate•6 years ago

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This is how everyone got faster was it 🤣😂🤣🏃😁🏃‍♀️

I knew there was a reason so many of you were faster than me 😂🤣😂🤣🏃‍♀️🏃🐌 🐻

I knew there was a reason so many of you were faster than me 😂🤣😂🤣🏃‍♀️🏃🐌 �...

Kar43

•6 years ago

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W3r2

Well finished this run today. Wasn’t real bad but I had to do it on a treadmill cause it’s storming outside. Does running on a treadmill really count? Or...

Well finished this run today. Wasn’t real bad but I had to do it on a treadmill...

cheeseheads

•6 years ago

1 Reply

WK7 R1

Ok, been there already as we had a 25min run the other day at the end of 6. I have to say I really struggled with this one. Bloody hard work and took a lot...

Ok, been there already as we had a 25min run the other day at the end of 6. I h...

Jonno34

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

50yearold sloth rides again!!!

Not been out for a week

I got up at 6am and I'm on holiday! 🌞🌞🌞🐌🐌🐌 and now my bunions ache!

W2 struggling to get going

Today’s run

Iky222 W5R3

Week 4 done

Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’ll get - a message to newbies.

5k tonight!

Week one!

going well.....

I did it yay!!

Early Morning Run

Week 5 run 1

W7R1 was no picnic!

Graduation so close

Park Runs - When did you start?

Week 5. Fitter than I think.

Treadmill vs Real Life

Come unstuck!

Week 1

Week 7 run 2, Swiss style

Week 6 Run 2 - tired but great.

Week 8 day 1

Not been for a run in over a qeek

So, up at the crack of stupid

Unexpected bonus!

This is how everyone got faster was it 🤣😂🤣🏃😁🏃‍♀️

W3r2

WK7 R1

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