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W6r2 running up that hill

Thought I would make it more interesting by creating a bit of a hilly challenge. The 800 wood in Madingley was planted 10 years ago to celebrate the 800th...

Thought I would make it more interesting by creating a bit of a hilly challenge....

MadDave

•6 years ago

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Post C25k apps, advice please!

I’ll be starting week 9 on Monday and want to make sure I keep going after I finish! I’m going to miss the app, so am looking for a new one that does the...

I’ll be starting week 9 on Monday and want to make sure I keep going after I fin...

TheSpeedyTortoise

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 completed :)

I can’t say it was piece of cake! Hot but beautiful jog this morning to complete my journey on this app. Chuffed to bits I can now run/jog for 30 mins. Still a...

I can’t say it was piece of cake! Hot but beautiful jog this morning to complete...

yellowsandy99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 in the melting pot 👍

What a great feeling, out early this morning still very warm, my wife said I must be mad to run in this heat, well proved her wrong and not as fast my previous...

What a great feeling, out early this morning still very warm, my wife said I mus...

Kkfe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sensory deprivation for the win

So I just did the Week 5 Run 3, after a week off. So I had all the thoughts - maybe I should redo run 2, it’s your longest break, redo run 2 as it sucked and...

So I just did the Week 5 Run 3, after a week off. So I had all the thoughts - ma...

Flowell

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3

Hard work this morning, new route, new shoes, same old calf and achilles discomfort, sitting on the sofa with an ice pack round my achilles :-( Must admit the...

Hard work this morning, new route, new shoes, same old calf and achilles discomf...

Visionon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Parkrun - Take Two and Action.

Hiya, have been a bit quiet the last week, most unusual for me but since my “scenic route” park run last Saturday, not connected I’m sure, my back has been...

Hiya, have been a bit quiet the last week, most unusual for me but since my “sce...

lexi6

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling great!

So, earlier this week I posted I was feeling disappointed after coming down with a cold and not being able to run, thinking I may have to start again....

So, earlier this week I posted I was feeling disappointed after coming down with...

JacquiAM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not built for outdoor running

So disappointed. Was about to get on the treadmill as usual but then decided today was the day to take it outside. Concrete is so much harder to run on!...

So disappointed. Was about to get on the treadmill as usual but then decided to...

cheryl_couch_tatty

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 done

I learnt a big lesson from week 7 run 3 and started today’s new week slower and built up the pace as I felt more comfortable. I got to the 28 minute mark with...

I learnt a big lesson from week 7 run 3 and started today’s new week slower and ...

Ray1972

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running with friends??

I am on W7, R3, I feel bored of my music and continue to be challenged mentally by my own internal arguments, 'I need to stop', 'no you don't, carry on', 'I'm...

I am on W7, R3, I feel bored of my music and continue to be challenged mentally ...

Kim196

•6 years ago

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Junior v adult running shors

I'm wondering if there is a difference between junior and adult running shoes apart from the price 👟 it's just I'm a size 5 so I can get away with wearing...

I'm wondering if there is a difference between junior and adult running shoes ap...

Kar43

•6 years ago

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25 mins smashed

My children’s dad is away this weekend so I thought I wouldn’t get my week 6run 3 in. I woke up this morning and thought screw it. I’ll make them come with me....

My children’s dad is away this weekend so I thought I wouldn’t get my week 6run ...

Mellyc83

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6r1 completed

Why is it on my days rest I feel like running but 10mins before I don’t want to go. I am looking forward to enjoying it.

Why is it on my days rest I feel like running but 10mins before I don’t want to ...

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

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One week since my last run!!

Ok haven't been able to run this week for a multitude of reasons, between appointments, school concerts, sports days etc etc etc and I don't run at night....

Ok haven't been able to run this week for a multitude of reasons, between appoin...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

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Graduated now what?

Did it. Now I feel lost, I need a next running goal, can anybody advise me what to do please? I miss Laura’s advice. Pleased With myself though. Thanks in...

Did it. Now I feel lost, I need a next running goal, can anybody advise me what ...

Agelesslass

•6 years ago

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Morning!

Just off to do W8R3 before it gets too hot! Trying the field near me in the hope the ground will be easier than the pavement. Plus trees for shade! Laters 😉

Just off to do W8R3 before it gets too hot! Trying the field near me in the hope...

GG63

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1

Just got back from first run of W4. When I saw the amount of running on the app I was having doubts but, it’s amazing how the app gets you through it. The...

Just got back from first run of W4. When I saw the amount of running on the app ...

Runningfit67

•6 years ago

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Race for life 10k tomorrow

Not posted in a while, lost my dad and kinda pulled away from everything. Anyway I had signed up for the 10k race for life before he went but had only ever...

Not posted in a while, lost my dad and kinda pulled away from everything. Anywa...

Laineydglm

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 - I bloody did it!

After a week in work in a hospital masqerading as a greenhouse, covering 4 wards on my own, and with a beeper that would probably survive a nuclear war (it has...

After a week in work in a hospital masqerading as a greenhouse, covering 4 wards...

Boo43

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week off

After a week and a half off for a holiday in Italy, where I ate my body weight in pizza, I repeated W6 R2 and kicked it’s arse. 💪🏽

After a week and a half off for a holiday in Italy, where I ate my body weight i...

LoonyLoo

•6 years ago

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Second 5k run

First outing for the new shorts. Photo attached after complaints yesterday 🤣 This is the first time I’ve run without Lycra undershorts as the new shorts have...

First outing for the new shorts. Photo attached after complaints yesterday 🤣 T...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Goodbye week 7!!!!

Week 7 run 3 done in the very pleasant cool morning air! Enjoying the journey much more this time! Can't believe only 6 more runs to graduation! Hopefully get...

Week 7 run 3 done in the very pleasant cool morning air! Enjoying the journey mu...

ch3lsea007

•6 years ago

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What have you done to me?

Thought I may be setting myself up for failure today. I was on a 12 hour night shift last night working a Friday payday weekend full moon rapid response...

Thought I may be setting myself up for failure today. I was on a 12 hour night...

Elles78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bum ache!

So I'm on week 6 and have done something, not sure if it's muscle or nerve or both but for the first time I've not completed a run an had 6 days off, where do...

So I'm on week 6 and have done something, not sure if it's muscle or nerve or bo...

KellyHudson1

•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run1

Well that wasn’t so bad... actually quite enjoyed today session and feel full of energy for the day. New playlist worked a treat, foo fighters starting just...

Well that wasn’t so bad... actually quite enjoyed today session and feel full of...

EmmaA-F

Graduate•6 years ago

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Woop woop!

Well that’s it! Week 9 run 3 done!. It’s been emosh people but loved every minute of it....... well that’s a lie there’s been times I wanted to curl up in a...

Well that’s it! Week 9 run 3 done!. It’s been emosh people but loved every minut...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ouch! Wk 8 run 1

So, I missed my morning run yesterday after failing to wake up at a reasonable hour, so I decided to wait until it was cool in the evening. So at 7pm in sunny...

So, I missed my morning run yesterday after failing to wake up at a reasonable h...

LittleMaz

Graduate•6 years ago

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GW2r1 fell off the wagon a bit last week..

Had a complete 5 days off, only 2 runs last week... been so tired 😓 but woke up 5am today and went out on first outside run for weeks - had planned a route...

Had a complete 5 days off, only 2 runs last week... been so tired 😓 but woke up...

Lydia-jg

Graduate•6 years ago

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Two firsts! 😎😁🏃🏻‍♀️

Finally wore the capris pants I’ve been hiding in the cupboard for the last 3 weeks and the world continues to turn! Nobody died! Nobody stopped pointed and...

Finally wore the capris pants I’ve been hiding in the cupboard for the last 3 we...

owmeknees

•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

W6r2 running up that hill

Post C25k apps, advice please!

W9R3 completed :)

Week 9 run 3 in the melting pot 👍

Sensory deprivation for the win

Week 8 Run 3

Parkrun - Take Two and Action.

Feeling great!

Not built for outdoor running

Week 8 Run 1 done

Running with friends??

Junior v adult running shors

25 mins smashed

W6r1 completed

One week since my last run!!

Graduated now what?

Morning!

W4R1

Race for life 10k tomorrow

W5R3 - I bloody did it!

Week off

Second 5k run

Goodbye week 7!!!!

What have you done to me?

Bum ache!

Week 2 Run1

Woop woop!

Ouch! Wk 8 run 1

GW2r1 fell off the wagon a bit last week..

Two firsts! 😎😁🏃🏻‍♀️

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