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W1R4 - the new me?

Sensible and careful? It may have been run 4 for me but it was run 3 for my son. We have both decided to stay on week 1 before joining a (physical not...

Sensible and careful? It may have been run 4 for me but it was run 3 for my son...

Katnap

Graduate•6 years ago

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September graduation badges 2018

Hello everybody and welcome to September 2018! Hope all is good and the running is going well! Please leave your user name here for me, so we can organise...

Hello everybody and welcome to September 2018! Hope all is good and the runni...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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Relieving boredom

One more run to complete week 3. Still very motivated and enjoying it. My fear is the boredom factor for the longer runs . Every time I have ever attempted...

One more run to complete week 3. Still very motivated and enjoying it. My fear i...

Testarossa123

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5k

Have just moved to Trowbridge. When is the next couch to 5k starting & is there any running groups in Trowbridge. I'm a beginner.

Have just moved to Trowbridge. When is the next couch to 5k starting & is there ...

Ganly

•6 years ago

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🏃‍♀️🎓🍾I D i D I T !!!! 🍷🏆🤸‍♀️

Tonight was the night! So of course I came home late, couldnt find my sports bra for ages, got all confused with the running apps etc BUT i managed to get out...

Tonight was the night! So of course I came home late, couldnt find my sports bra...

Mayanow

•6 years ago

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FINALLY back in the game... W8R1!

First run tonight post-injury. Nearly two weeks off the road has been a frustration to say the least. But the legs just wouldn’t say “yes” until this evening!...

First run tonight post-injury. Nearly two weeks off the road has been a frustrat...

AlphaExecDave

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8 completed :)

It's a bit like learning to drive!! Weeks 1-8 are the lessons. Week 9 ends with the driving test at R3 and, assuming a "pass", then after that, the proper...

It's a bit like learning to drive!! Weeks 1-8 are the lessons. Week 9 ends with ...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3

Another good run today ran all 25 minutes still out of breath alittle tho 🤪

Shadil50

•6 years ago

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Took the kids on a run

Hi i have just started wk3 again after a long break ( previously got to wk6 r3)and my girls 7 & 8 have been pestering to come with me so i let them, the older...

Hi i have just started wk3 again after a long break ( previously got to wk6 r3)a...

Nickimerritt

•6 years ago

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A few days rest

So I’m coming towards the end of wk 6 and haven’t had any problems but over the last few days have been getting some VERY sharp pains in my groin. Was told...

So I’m coming towards the end of wk 6 and haven’t had any problems but over the ...

Philidar

•6 years ago

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Week Six Complete but struggling with Asthma. Anyone else?

I’ve been reading posts here and there but decided to post today after completing week six and my first 25 minute run. I feel like I’m legitimately running now...

I’ve been reading posts here and there but decided to post today after completin...

Ariadne1925

•6 years ago

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W3, R1 - argh & yay!

Started week 3 today, kiddo and I had been slightly apprehensive about the jump from 90 seconds to 3 minutes but I planned a route which I thought would be...

Started week 3 today, kiddo and I had been slightly apprehensive about the jump ...

LolaMac81

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m back (Again)

I’m happy, just back from a 5k run. First time running it all without any walking breaks in a few months. I had back problems a few months ago, I was told by...

I’m happy, just back from a 5k run. First time running it all without any walkin...

damienair

Graduate•6 years ago

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Goodbye Week 2. Its been a pleasure :-)

Week 2 done n dusted. It was really ok. Time for my short flabby body to recover before starting Week 3. Eeek a wee bit harder but I'm going to crack it. Hope...

Week 2 done n dusted. It was really ok. Time for my short flabby body to recover...

SOULY47

Graduate•6 years ago

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Goodbye week 1 🙌🏻😊

Me and the family just finished run 3 of week 1. I’m feeling happy it’s myself! 😊. The 60s runs didn’t seem quite as bad this time. Am a bit apprehensive...

Me and the family just finished run 3 of week 1. I’m feeling happy it’s myself! ...

Vix82

•6 years ago

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Week 5 😬

Finished Week 4 on Wednesday .... today I am dreading week 5!!

Tvoakes

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slow progress

I just completed W6R2. 2 miles in 33 minutes covered. Before injury last year I was doing 3.11 miles in 33 minutes. So frustrated ! Not sure I will return to...

I just completed W6R2. 2 miles in 33 minutes covered. Before injury last year I ...

GrannyAnny55

•6 years ago

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W3R3 - LIVE! Sort of.

So, here we are at the start my last “easy” run before week 4 reminds me how out of shape I am. I’ve got The Fratellis on (really works for me), the sun’s...

So, here we are at the start my last “easy” run before week 4 reminds me how out...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

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Made an arse of it!!!

Oh dear, I royally cocked it up tonight - W1R1 failed - I picked a place to run and felt so uncomfortable that after 2 sets I gave up - however I did then go...

Oh dear, I royally cocked it up tonight - W1R1 failed - I picked a place to run ...

Crutty

•6 years ago

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W4r2

Redoing this course after giving up on week 3 a few years ago. So pleased I’m in week 4

Redoing this course after giving up on week 3 a few years ago. So pleased I’m in...

Hi1389

•6 years ago

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Help for aching legs please !!

Hi !! W3 R2 complete - I don’t see how on Earth my calf muscles are going to take any more than 3 minutes ! Anyone got any tips on how to build them up more or...

Hi !! W3 R2 complete - I don’t see how on Earth my calf muscles are going to tak...

NeverARunner

•6 years ago

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W2 R2 - Motivation?!

Ooh I found it tough to put my trainers on today. I was meant to go out this morning before I went about my day, but the mind won over. At 5pm I gave myself a...

Ooh I found it tough to put my trainers on today. I was meant to go out this mor...

naaatsh92

•6 years ago

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Week 2 done

Week 2 finished and even snuck in a 3 minute run at the end to prove to myself I could do it!! Now for week 3 😀

Week 2 finished and even snuck in a 3 minute run at the end to prove to myself I...

Soolou78

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3 R1 now history

90 second run was pleasingly no problem - 1st 3 min run picked up a slight stitch towards the end but not too bad but the 3 min walk I did appreciate - the...

90 second run was pleasingly no problem - 1st 3 min run picked up a slight stitc...

FGB1

•6 years ago

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Week 7 -done :-)

...finished W7R3 earlier today :-) It's been an interesting week -was very grumpy before and after runs 1 and 2. Realised I was putting pressure on myself...

...finished W7R3 earlier today :-) It's been an interesting week -was very gr...

Samarika

Graduate•6 years ago

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Warm day

Easy enough today week 4, that 5 minutes was nice, you gotta try harder. Little miss UNM now running nearly two weeks ahead of me... school starts next week...

Easy enough today week 4, that 5 minutes was nice, you gotta try harder. Little...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•6 years ago

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Very first morning run

I went to bed last night determined to get up and complete W5R2 this morning before work. Missing accomplished! I have never been a morning person but felt...

I went to bed last night determined to get up and complete W5R2 this morning bef...

kwell39

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ups and downs

It's only W1R2 but what a roller-coaster! First 60 secs ok but second and third I hit the spiritual wall. Carried on though and by the last 60 secs I was...

It's only W1R2 but what a roller-coaster! First 60 secs ok but second and third ...

Peter101

•6 years ago

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Give me a clue......

So since I’ve been running my body has been changing shape - in a good way I think! I’ve not lost weight but I’m happier with what I’ve got, if you know what I...

So since I’ve been running my body has been changing shape - in a good way I thi...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

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Trials and tribble-ations

Well, i managed to get out, but didn't get the result I wanted. But know what? A run is a run. I started out with my warm up walk, Brandon singing to me that...

Well, i managed to get out, but didn't get the result I wanted. But know what? A...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

W1R4 - the new me?

September graduation badges 2018

Relieving boredom

Couch to 5k

🏃‍♀️🎓🍾I D i D I T !!!! 🍷🏆🤸‍♀️

FINALLY back in the game... W8R1!

W8 completed :)

W6R3

Took the kids on a run

A few days rest

Week Six Complete but struggling with Asthma. Anyone else?

W3, R1 - argh & yay!

I’m back (Again)

Goodbye Week 2. Its been a pleasure :-)

Goodbye week 1 🙌🏻😊

Week 5 😬

Slow progress

W3R3 - LIVE! Sort of.

Made an arse of it!!!

W4r2

Help for aching legs please !!

W2 R2 - Motivation?!

Week 2 done

W3 R1 now history

Week 7 -done :-)

Warm day

Very first morning run

Ups and downs

Give me a clue......

Trials and tribble-ations

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