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W9 R3 - a little deflated

So, I managed my last run of the programme last night. To be fair, I wasn't feeling 100% health wise....but I still chose to carry on...and also went a lot...

So, I managed my last run of the programme last night. To be fair, I wasn't feel...

Chaseme73

•6 years ago

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First run back after a knee niggle

When I was in my teens I had torn two of my ligaments and even now over 20 years later I get niggles and weakness so after one such periods I stopped running...

When I was in my teens I had torn two of my ligaments and even now over 20 years...

Mrsrachb

•6 years ago

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Farewell to Skye, new PB

Here’s a sentence I’ll never be able to say again... This morning I took nearly 10 minutes off my PB for 5k! :) Up early for my last run here before heading...

Here’s a sentence I’ll never be able to say again... This morning I took nearly ...

HoagyM

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k actually done

Week 8 run 2. Yesterday I got back too soon so varied the route today and actually ran 5k. Can’t quite believe it. Here’s a picture of the view from the...

Week 8 run 2. Yesterday I got back too soon so varied the route today and actual...

Will_

•6 years ago

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Running again. Feeling great.

Hi good to be running again thanks to c25k. Last time was 45 years ago and I'm glad I found it again on week 5 second run. Feeling great in myself and looking...

Hi good to be running again thanks to c25k. Last time was 45 years ago and I'm g...

tlambelle

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3 R1 tick 😀 but slight niggle

Well got through it, and nice surprise was that 90 seconds did not seem forever anymore.... However had slight pain left leg below calf about 2 or 3 inches...

Well got through it, and nice surprise was that 90 seconds did not seem forever ...

JJB001

Graduate•6 years ago

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Preparation or procrastination?

So week 9, should have started this in the week but been away working then had the day off yesterday but decided to shampoo my carpets instead ( other mummies...

So week 9, should have started this in the week but been away working then had t...

Clarebear76

•6 years ago

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Post Grad, run 1 (wk 10)

Just back from my first run without Laura..... it felt very odd!! Ran a new lovely route, just me & my playlist. Very peaceful. Finished exactly 30 minutes...

Just back from my first run without Laura..... it felt very odd!! Ran a new lo...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 - two down one to go

Well that run was better than Wednesday. I was struggling for the first 10 minutes and then hit the 12 minute mark and my body went, well ok then this is...

Well that run was better than Wednesday. I was struggling for the first 10 min...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

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25 min, who’d have thunk it

I am delighted to join this community and announce that I’m on week 7. I am deliriously happy and looking forward to my next run. It’s the new me, and I love...

I am delighted to join this community and announce that I’m on week 7. I am deli...

RunningGal

•6 years ago

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W2R2

Well done flower! Arrrggghhhh!!

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1 Mindset changed

Really enjoyed W6R1 this morning. My mindset has totally changed since getting the 20 min run out the way on Thursday. Up to then my head would be saying...

Really enjoyed W6R1 this morning. My mindset has totally changed since getting ...

carmour1983

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running for oldies...... We did it!!!!!!!!

Graduated this morning, yay!!!! The first time I posted was in week 5, when I wondered if me and my husband could actually do this. Such a lot of support and...

Graduated this morning, yay!!!! The first time I posted was in week 5, when I wo...

Dsk1953

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling determined!

Hi all - I’m brand new to this forum, I’ve been an avid walker for around 2 years but have just discovered running. At the moment I do walk/run intervals on...

Hi all - I’m brand new to this forum, I’ve been an avid walker for around 2 year...

JacquiAM

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8 done!

Can't believe I've finished W8. It's been a bit tough, been running inland and it's not as flat as my runs by the sea - don't like hills 😳! So into W9 with...

Can't believe I've finished W8. It's been a bit tough, been running inland and ...

Gran4z

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9

Just did run 1 of week 9, I’ve had a couple of weeks off due to my partner having an accident and having to be a caree. So happy I finished it and what a sress...

Just did run 1 of week 9, I’ve had a couple of weeks off due to my partner havin...

Didski

•6 years ago

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Breaking up is hard to do,💔( well not that hard actually...)

First consolidation run, not managed to get out since Tuesday. Agonised over whether I should step out with Michael Johnson once last time, felt a bit like...

First consolidation run, not managed to get out since Tuesday. Agonised over whe...

owmeknees

•6 years ago

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W2 R1

W1 completed - 6lbs lost (I have been trying to eat very healthily too). W2 run 1 done - life is good 😃😃😃😃😃

W1 completed - 6lbs lost (I have been trying to eat very healthily too). W2 run ...

Marisa54

•6 years ago

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W4R1 - Cheshire Cat hasn’t got nothing on me!!

Watch out Alice, I’m in wonderland! I’ve just completed W4R1 and it was indeed fabulous! I cannot believe how much I love this running malarkey. I did laugh...

Watch out Alice, I’m in wonderland! I’ve just completed W4R1 and it was indeed f...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anyone else planning to graduate next weekend?

I am planning my graduation run to be at the Coventry Parkrun next Saturday. Is anyone else aiming to graduate next weekend? Just so that I can cheer you all...

I am planning my graduation run to be at the Coventry Parkrun next Saturday. Is ...

oldwheezer69

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R3

Off out on my last run of this week. Going to mix it up a bit and do my route in reverse! Feeling a bit intimidated for week 5!

Off out on my last run of this week. Going to mix it up a bit and do my route in...

Elles78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Happy running pace 😎

I've been using an app called Rock My Run which has a really cool feature (in addition to all the lengthy running tracks which are awesome!).... Many of the...

I've been using an app called Rock My Run which has a really cool feature (in ad...

oldwheezer69

Graduate•6 years ago

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Why running in the morning is harder?

I've got to week5 run2 and over the weeks i have noticed i struggle through in the evening runs ok but if i try the morning i find it much harder. Why is this?

I've got to week5 run2 and over the weeks i have noticed i struggle through in t...

Jamsandwich

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 Stormy morning run this morning

☔️ all around this morning !! It’s hotter in the UK at the moment:-(. So much for an early summer holiday!! Hope it warms up a bit here next week!!

☔️ all around this morning !! It’s hotter in the UK at the moment:-(. So much f...

F1ipperation

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25K achieved!

Yay! I completed my C25K on 6 June- D Day! Am 58 and hadn’t run since school. What a great programme! Thanks for all the support.

Yay! I completed my C25K on 6 June- D Day! Am 58 and hadn’t run since school. Wh...

S4BEW

•6 years ago

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How to stop your legs hurting?

Hey guys. I’m on week 3 run3 but it was really difficult. Not because of my fitness......although that is challenged, but because it is hurting my legs when I...

Hey guys. I’m on week 3 run3 but it was really difficult. Not because of my fitn...

Battleborn

•6 years ago

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A Bridge too Far?

She pressed her nose against the window for the fifth time in as many days, staring at the horizontal rain smashing against it, heaved a big sigh and climbed...

She pressed her nose against the window for the fifth time in as many days, star...

lexi6

Graduate•6 years ago

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Early morning run!!

Morning everyone. I’ve just completed w2r2 feel tired. But good. I have noticed I’m starting to get a bit of thigh chafing, which is sort of putting me off....

Morning everyone. I’ve just completed w2r2 feel tired. But good. I have noticed...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Hi

Hi! I’m Natalie and I’ve just completed week 2 of Couch 2 5k, anyone else at the same level as me? I’m a complete beginner who has gone from no exercise at all...

Hi! I’m Natalie and I’ve just completed week 2 of Couch 2 5k, anyone else at the...

natty316

•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2: In my happy place

Checked weather app at 5.30am: 27 degrees, 88% humidity. What the hell... why not? I'd love to say it was a walk in the park, but it was a more a very slow jog...

Checked weather app at 5.30am: 27 degrees, 88% humidity. What the hell... why no...

DeeRunning

Graduate•6 years ago

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All posts for June 2018

W9 R3 - a little deflated

First run back after a knee niggle

Farewell to Skye, new PB

5k actually done

Running again. Feeling great.

W3 R1 tick 😀 but slight niggle

Preparation or procrastination?

Post Grad, run 1 (wk 10)

W9R2 - two down one to go

25 min, who’d have thunk it

W2R2

W6R1 Mindset changed

Running for oldies...... We did it!!!!!!!!

Feeling determined!

W8 done!

Week 9

Breaking up is hard to do,💔( well not that hard actually...)

W2 R1

W4R1 - Cheshire Cat hasn’t got nothing on me!!

Anyone else planning to graduate next weekend?

W4R3

Happy running pace 😎

Why running in the morning is harder?

W8R2 Stormy morning run this morning

C25K achieved!

How to stop your legs hurting?

A Bridge too Far?

Early morning run!!

Hi

Week 8 Run 2: In my happy place

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