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Wk9r1

Only gone and run 30 mins 😳. Would never have thought I’d do that 9weeks ago......I never thought I’d do that 1 week ago! Considering the last run on week 6...

Only gone and run 30 mins 😳. Would never have thought I’d do that 9weeks ago......

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post Grad plan up and RUNNING!

After completing C25K last Sunday, I registered on the Park Run website. This morning I was up at 6.30 and down stairs for a bowl of porridge and a sip of...

After completing C25K last Sunday, I registered on the Park Run website. This mo...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1, Run 1

Just completed my first session. Felt strong but at the moment cannot imagine running a whole 5k. I know my fitness will improve over the weeks but feeling...

Just completed my first session. Felt strong but at the moment cannot imagine ru...

SisterDora

•6 years ago

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Oops

Just managed half of the day 1 run 1. Looks like a massive challenge right now.

Just managed half of the day 1 run 1. Looks like a massive challenge right now. ...

Billybob765

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3..... I did it, I finally graduated!!! 😀😀😀

Hey everyone... I type this with teary eyes but tears of absolute happiness and relief. Happiness because I've finally done it. I've finally graduated. I...

Hey everyone... I type this with teary eyes but tears of absolute happiness and ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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WK1 Tips please

If you could share tips I’d appreciate it I’m a big big girl. Run 1 is in the bag about to do run 2 today any tips and advice to help I get a bit shakey after...

If you could share tips I’d appreciate it I’m a big big girl. Run 1 is in the ba...

KL1987

•6 years ago

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Post grad W2R3 - 1st Parkrun

Hi all, I did my first ever Parkrun this morning in sunny Croydon. It’s two laps with a fairly steep slope to go up twice. I managed it the first time but...

Hi all, I did my first ever Parkrun this morning in sunny Croydon. It’s two laps...

David_G

•6 years ago

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Wk8R1... extra 3 minutes.. a killer!’

What difference those pesky extra 3 minutes make!! That was hard going.. never sweated so much.. but another successful run in the bag.. painfully slow pace.....

What difference those pesky extra 3 minutes make!! That was hard going.. never s...

Mickiayre

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2 woes

The app glitched so I ended up running too long on my first run and it threw me off for the next few. Felt like I was back at W1R1 again, unable to breathe or...

The app glitched so I ended up running too long on my first run and it threw me ...

born-to-run

•6 years ago

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I'm off to see the priest....

I completely messed up W4R3, and i dont know why, i was flying earlier in the week, the slight knee niggle, or i forgot to do my blue inhaler, whatever, I was...

I completely messed up W4R3, and i dont know why, i was flying earlier in the we...

Trixster1971

•6 years ago

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Intrigued again!

I know the mantra well, often quote it myself 'slow and steady' when fellow C25K say they are disappointed with their time/distance. Yet this morning on a...

I know the mantra well, often quote it myself 'slow and steady' when fellow C25K...

Gran4z

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8r1 done - sore knee running down hill any tips?

still had a bit left at the end so carried on for a bit - 30 mins again- just to see if I could. I've an old knee injury and its playing up on downhill parts,...

still had a bit left at the end so carried on for a bit - 30 mins again- just to...

jeffbird

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2

after the technical glitch on W6R1 I completed run 2 with my best average split at 7.51/km with 4K in 31 mins! Chuffed with that!!!

after the technical glitch on W6R1 I completed run 2 with my best average split ...

Elles78

Graduate•6 years ago

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whoop whoop

today i did it final graduation run on a parkrun completed in 34mins a stone and half in weight lost its not been easy but i feel awesome anyone struggling...

today i did it final graduation run on a parkrun completed in 34mins a stone an...

pottyblue

Graduate•6 years ago

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I've done it

So this happened today. I kept running through the warm down walk as I wanted to get to 5k, which took me almost an extra 4 minutes. My next goal is to get my...

So this happened today. I kept running through the warm down walk as I wanted to...

Charam1234

•6 years ago

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Week since, run 2

Good morning. Haven't posted in a while. First run yesterday in a week after minor heel injury. Feel so powerful when I run now, like I could take over the...

Good morning. Haven't posted in a while. First run yesterday in a week after min...

Sarahsnail

•6 years ago

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Consolidation

Still working away on consolidation runs of 30 mins, not at 5k yet but still happy to be getting out there and enjoying running 😃 Nice cool 7:30 run this...

Still working away on consolidation runs of 30 mins, not at 5k yet but still hap...

Debsy2008

Graduate•6 years ago

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The Ironic Tee shirt. Aaaahahahahahahaha!

I’d been waiting to do my first park run after graduating in April but thought I would get lots of runs in first and had also decided to wait until after my...

I’d been waiting to do my first park run after graduating in April but thought I...

lexi6

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 ✔

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JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 smashed it Step by Step!

I’m so proud of myself that I cried when I did this run. NEVER did I think I could do it even yesterday as I questioned the timings!! I even ran for an extra 2...

I’m so proud of myself that I cried when I did this run. NEVER did I think I cou...

Rachelkuuk

•6 years ago

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W6R3 in the bag!!!!!

Did it..... can’t believe I have got to this stage running 25minutes.... and had a bit of a smile on my face coming to the end of it!!!!! Can’t lie the first...

Did it..... can’t believe I have got to this stage running 25minutes.... and had...

littlerua

•6 years ago

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On the IC, please send comfort and well wishes!

Ugh so it happened, my ankle/foot, as if out of no where, while on a gentle dog walk, has started giving me stick. It’s pretty much constant when walking so...

Ugh so it happened, my ankle/foot, as if out of no where, while on a gentle dog ...

ToughBean

•6 years ago

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W9R1

Treadmill first!! First 30 mins on the treadmill as I’m at a hotel. I had a lot of help from the 15 year old gym instructor to find the bit where I should...

Treadmill first!! First 30 mins on the treadmill as I’m at a hotel. I had a lot ...

amanda2463

•6 years ago

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Starting again..

Managed to get to week 8 last time, then got the flu & struggled to get back into it & work doesn’t allow me much me time. I miss being active & comfortably...

Managed to get to week 8 last time, then got the flu & struggled to get back int...

KaronaB

•6 years ago

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W4R2 - going solo.

My app failed half way through my second running interval, I've no idea how long I'd been running for when I noticed. What a ball ache! I then had to stick the...

My app failed half way through my second running interval, I've no idea how long...

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Encouragement needed!

Should be doing run 2 of week 8. I’m faffing. Thinking I’ll do some trampoline instead or a 7 minute work out. Why do I put it off? Been awake since 6.30am but...

Should be doing run 2 of week 8. I’m faffing. Thinking I’ll do some trampoline i...

GG63

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2

Was a bit apprehensive with having to do two 8 minute runs, but somehow it felt ok - a bit hard at the end but I think I need to slow down a bit. Is the next...

Was a bit apprehensive with having to do two 8 minute runs, but somehow it felt ...

MadDave

•6 years ago

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Pre-Graduation Nerves.....

Morning all.... So I'm gettimg ready to go and do my final run of week 9 right now and boy am I nervous. Last time I felt like this was all those years ago...

Morning all.... So I'm gettimg ready to go and do my final run of week 9 right n...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Pre-Graduation Nerves.....

Morning all.... So I'm gettimg ready to go and do my final run of week 9 right now and boy am I nervous. Last time I felt like this was all those years ago...

Morning all.... So I'm gettimg ready to go and do my final run of week 9 right n...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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It’s been fun, Week 2!

Week 2 in the bag on this beautiful sunny Saturday morning. I’m loving this! I was quite disappointed when my runs were over as I could have carried on, but...

Week 2 in the bag on this beautiful sunny Saturday morning. I’m loving this! I w...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•6 years ago

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All posts for June 2018

Wk9r1

Post Grad plan up and RUNNING!

Week 1, Run 1

Oops

Week 9 Run 3..... I did it, I finally graduated!!! 😀😀😀

WK1 Tips please

Post grad W2R3 - 1st Parkrun

Wk8R1... extra 3 minutes.. a killer!’

W2R2 woes

I'm off to see the priest....

Intrigued again!

W8r1 done - sore knee running down hill any tips?

W6R2

whoop whoop

I've done it

Week since, run 2

Consolidation

The Ironic Tee shirt. Aaaahahahahahahaha!

W4R2 ✔

W5R3 smashed it Step by Step!

W6R3 in the bag!!!!!

On the IC, please send comfort and well wishes!

W9R1

Starting again..

W4R2 - going solo.

Encouragement needed!

W5R2

Pre-Graduation Nerves.....

Pre-Graduation Nerves.....

It’s been fun, Week 2!

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