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4th post graduate run

A pb time of 33 minutes also first time running 🏃‍♀️ in the rain ☔️ I also overtook 5 snails 🐌😄

A pb time of 33 minutes also first time running 🏃‍♀️ in the rain ☔️ I also over...

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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Week 1 complete

I feel such an achievement in completing week 1, 1st because I didn’t think I would and 2nd as I’m much more positive about week 2. Strangely I’m looking...

I feel such an achievement in completing week 1, 1st because I didn’t think I wo...

Kelmellor

•6 years ago

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Endorphins kicked in!!

W6R3 25 min run. I had struggled with the first 2 runs this week so did not feel confident about running for 25 mins. I took it slowly, got a rhythm and the...

W6R3 25 min run. I had struggled with the first 2 runs this week so did not feel...

hilanic

•6 years ago

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Wk5rn1

great run!!!! week 5 run 2 will be Monday. I really had a smooth run this morning. My kids came along as well. It's beginning to cool off here in Oklahoma....

great run!!!! week 5 run 2 will be Monday. I really had a smooth run this mornin...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Graduation day and park run!

Can’t believe I’m a graduate! Couldn’t run for more than 1 minute when I started but I managed to get round my local park run in 36min 27secs this morning 😃...

Can’t believe I’m a graduate! Couldn’t run for more than 1 minute when I started...

Couchpotato29

•6 years ago

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Graduated today

I’ve done it so pleased with myself and I’ve lost 2-5 stone on my journey

Pencoed18

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run in years

I completed my first Parkrun today. It was tough but very satisfying. Can’t wait till next week.

I completed my first Parkrun today. It was tough but very satisfying. Can’t wait...

Princesscanrun

•6 years ago

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W5R3 bagged :)

I did it!! I never thought I'd ever run for twenty minutes. After just five weeks of following this programme, it's achievable. So, anybody doubting...

I did it!! I never thought I'd ever run for twenty minutes. After just five week...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling the effects

So I did W1R1 on Thursday, aching thighs yesterday and today I did a 73 mile bike ride..... Safe to say my legs have now disowned me and Run 2 will have to...

So I did W1R1 on Thursday, aching thighs yesterday and today I did a 73 mile bik...

Bike-rider

•6 years ago

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Wk6 done, 5k done... Amazed myself

So I've just done my wk 6 run 3, I never expected to be running 3.2 miles in less than 30mins when I started this journey, to say I've suprised myself is an...

So I've just done my wk 6 run 3, I never expected to be running 3.2 miles in les...

Tattymurner

•6 years ago

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Hipsters + strollers + peddle pushers - cows = w6r1

Week 6 run 1. A very different run today. First run on a completely different route to my usual country roads. Arrived in London yesterday at mums and went...

Week 6 run 1. A very different run today. First run on a completely different r...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

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5K in 13m 17secs

Anyone want to challenge this time at next Saturday's Parkrun. Just watched the European 5000 metres (5K) men's race from Berlin on TV, the winning time was by...

Anyone want to challenge this time at next Saturday's Parkrun. Just watched the ...

AlMorr

Ambassador•6 years ago

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Farewell, week 6

I had an epic struggle with the 2nd 10 minute session of run 2 this week, so was apprehensive about trying to go for 25 minutes this morning. Thankfully, it...

I had an epic struggle with the 2nd 10 minute session of run 2 this week, so was...

Runip

Graduate•6 years ago

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4th post-graduate run - it’s definitely getting easier!

Since graduating my number of rest days between runs has increased. I guess maybe it’s the lack of structure, but I know I need a few more consolidation runs...

Since graduating my number of rest days between runs has increased. I guess mayb...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

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Running in the rain?

I am due to go out tonight for my run but it’s raining it’s really off putting! Just wondered if anyone had an opinion on running in the rain?

I am due to go out tonight for my run but it’s raining it’s really off putting! ...

jessieb887

Graduate•6 years ago

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Dark nights looming

Hi all, how do we keep up the running once the dark nights set in? Im not a fan of running in the streets, prefer parks, but obviously thats not advisable in...

Hi all, how do we keep up the running once the dark nights set in? Im not a fan ...

Gilliano666

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3 Yay!

Have just completed w2r3 and dare I say I even enjoyed it! I followed the advise on here about slowing down and then slowing down again, I sped up my “brisk”...

Have just completed w2r3 and dare I say I even enjoyed it! I followed the advise...

Oaktree2

•6 years ago

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Park Run - 2 (B210W4R1)

Evening all, Jam packed day today, so only just getting a chance to post this now. 2nd Park Run this morning, Strava shot attached. Official time 36.19 a new...

Evening all, Jam packed day today, so only just getting a chance to post this no...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1, done!!

After the difficult time I had getting through Week 8 (look at my post history...!), I'm a little bit stunned by how straightforward W9R1 felt?! It's got to be...

After the difficult time I had getting through Week 8 (look at my post history.....

Helm108

Graduate•6 years ago

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47 yr old dad running the challenge with a 12 yr old

My son is one of the naturally talented sports all rounders and he wanted to start running as well. So as his life long coach I got included in the running....

My son is one of the naturally talented sports all rounders and he wanted to sta...

Spartan999

•6 years ago

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Venturing off the IC again

Hello everyone I saw a different physio last week as my regular guy was not available, and he gave me a couple of new stretches to try. He also did some work...

Hello everyone I saw a different physio last week as my regular guy was not avai...

Eiralas

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5r3

I was very anxious about this run but... I completed run 3 of week 5 today and it felt great!! Thanks for all the words of encouragement ☺️

I was very anxious about this run but... I completed run 3 of week 5 today and i...

Louisec1986

•6 years ago

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Park Run

My first Park Run today 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️ I’ve wanted to do this for ages but family, work & other commitments have not aligned until now. My closest Park...

My first Park Run today 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️ I’ve wanted to do this for ages but ...

FormulaRun

•6 years ago

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More Flara Flopped than Flara Croft 🙈

Silly Flara! Running with that niggley hip 🙄 Note to self: even though you're itching to get out there Flara .... listen to your body and Wait! Even though I...

Silly Flara! Running with that niggley hip 🙄 Note to self: even though you're i...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

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Fat and 50

I am the fattest I have ever been (14 stone and 5 ft 5) and I have tried and failed so many diets . So decided on couch25k, now on week 4 but got to say...

I am the fattest I have ever been (14 stone and 5 ft 5) and I have tried and fai...

Daftclare

•6 years ago

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Park Run

My first Park Run today 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️ I’ve wanted to do this for ages but family, work & other commitments have not aligned until now. My closest Park...

My first Park Run today 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️ I’ve wanted to do this for ages but ...

FormulaRun

•6 years ago

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GRADUATION!

I can't actually believe I am writing this. I was the classic over weight 54 year old man who spent most of his life sitting down other than the odd game of...

I can't actually believe I am writing this. I was the classic over weight 54 yea...

slocs1964

•6 years ago

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Sore shins today! Any tips! W3R1

Shin ache after run today and still a bit niggly now. Not due a run til Monday so any advice in the next 36 hours? Thanks guys!

Shin ache after run today and still a bit niggly now. Not due a run til Monday s...

Granniemand

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3!!

I went to a local Park Run, met a friend, went for a walk for 5 mins then set Strava and Runkeeper and off we went. Loads of people and we're all jostling for...

I went to a local Park Run, met a friend, went for a walk for 5 mins then set St...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week five here i come...

i could not get tjis to post earlier. This was where i went on vacation. Lovely beach. Manhattan beach California.....

i could not get tjis to post earlier. This was where i went on vacation. Lovely ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for August 2018

4th post graduate run

Week 1 complete

Endorphins kicked in!!

Wk5rn1

Graduation day and park run!

Graduated today

First run in years

W5R3 bagged :)

Feeling the effects

Wk6 done, 5k done... Amazed myself

Hipsters + strollers + peddle pushers - cows = w6r1

5K in 13m 17secs

Farewell, week 6

4th post-graduate run - it’s definitely getting easier!

Running in the rain?

Dark nights looming

W2R3 Yay!

Park Run - 2 (B210W4R1)

W9R1, done!!

47 yr old dad running the challenge with a 12 yr old

Venturing off the IC again

W5r3

Park Run

More Flara Flopped than Flara Croft 🙈

Fat and 50

Park Run

GRADUATION!

Sore shins today! Any tips! W3R1

W9R3!!

Week five here i come...

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