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Week 4 started

So week 4 started this morning. Again ran on grass. Done the full 3 mile, all be it some walking. This was the hardest yet and took the longest (I know we...

So week 4 started this morning. Again ran on grass. Done the full 3 mile, all b...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation badge

I've requested my graduation banner but still no sign. How long does it usually take to appear?

I've requested my graduation banner but still no sign. How long does it usually ...

Pete1w

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3 Completed

W3 Completed with my dodgy knee feeling better after the run ☺️ Bring on Week 4!!!!! Absolutely loving running... I'm totally addicted 😁

W3 Completed with my dodgy knee feeling better after the run ☺️ Bring on Week 4!...

Jmax03

•6 years ago

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Eat sleep run repeat...

Repeated Friday's run today without any musical hitches, discovered prime music does not playoffline so have a free trial of their unlimited option which does...

Repeated Friday's run today without any musical hitches, discovered prime music ...

Gingernutter

Graduate•6 years ago

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Poor run in Cyprus!

Well the 1st run went well so thought there was no reason why the 2nd one shouldn’t be the same? ... wrong .... terrible run on the treadmill. Thought I’d...

Well the 1st run went well so thought there was no reason why the 2nd one should...

PaulaGullett

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 completed

Well, that's week 1 under my belt and I am feeling very pleased with myself. The app is so helpful and encouraging. I am running with my dog which we are both...

Well, that's week 1 under my belt and I am feeling very pleased with myself. The...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

It’s my first time posting here, but I’ve been following lots of posts and finding them really motivational. Completed W4R1 today which meant a 5 minute run....

It’s my first time posting here, but I’ve been following lots of posts and findi...

RunningBride

•6 years ago

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W6R3

Yeh I did it! Away for the weekend so ran half along Filey seafront and the return half on the beach, never done beach running before it was lovely, gorgeous...

Yeh I did it! Away for the weekend so ran half along Filey seafront and the retu...

Runninggran

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gloves?

My fingers are starting to find it could when I do my early morning run. Should I start wearing winter gloves?

My fingers are starting to find it could when I do my early morning run. Should ...

Eddie_grundy

•6 years ago

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W3 R1.

I was a little apprehensive about the 3 minute sections but got through them with no issues. Actually beginning to enjoy the early rise and date i say, "the...

I was a little apprehensive about the 3 minute sections but got through them wit...

Uncle_Blubbaria

•6 years ago

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A bit daunting

On my third week of week3 and just about ready to move on but week4 is almost double the running time. Could do with something in between!

On my third week of week3 and just about ready to move on but week4 is almost do...

Nevertooold

•6 years ago

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Thank you!!

Hi. I've been lurking on here for the past couple of weeks and have been spurred on by all the positive comments to graduate today!!!! Feel so proud of myself...

Hi. I've been lurking on here for the past couple of weeks and have been spurred...

Bebena

Graduate•6 years ago

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Help!!

Just about to go and do W5 R1 and I’m not sure I will manage it, it’s going to kill me! W4 killed me lol any advice?

Just about to go and do W5 R1 and I’m not sure I will manage it, it’s going to k...

Iwillrunagain16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Incorporating parkrun

I’m starting W5 on Monday and considering doing my R3 (20mins) at parkrun. Can I incorporate my warm up walk and extend cool down walk to finish. Very nervous...

I’m starting W5 on Monday and considering doing my R3 (20mins) at parkrun. Can I...

jlw34

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 , 3rd run

Am on week 5. Due to run tomorrow a.m. Have just seen the schedule for my 3rd run of week 5. Walk 5 mins run 20 mins !!!!! Is that right ??

Am on week 5. Due to run tomorrow a.m. Have just seen the schedule for my 3rd r...

Alexandra65

Graduate•6 years ago

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5K Success

Omg completed week 5 run 3 on Wednesday did park run this morning, slowed pace right down wanted to complete at least half the 5k running, got half way and...

Omg completed week 5 run 3 on Wednesday did park run this morning, slowed pace r...

Piglet7969

Graduate•6 years ago

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Our coach is bouncing back to fitness

Michael Johnson: Four-time Olympic champion recovering after 'mini-stroke' http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/45461604

Michael Johnson: Four-time Olympic champion recovering after 'mini-stroke' http:...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•6 years ago

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8 mile walk

Hi All After some calming advice from you lovely people I hugely enjoyed W4R1 today!!! Just looking ahead to next Saturday when I should be doing W5R1 I’ve...

Hi All After some calming advice from you lovely people I hugely enjoyed W4R1 to...

embobs

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2...Spot On!

Music ✔️ Breathing ✔️ Pace ✔️ This was by far the most enjoyable run to date 💕🏃🏻‍♀️👍🏻

Music ✔️ Breathing ✔️ Pace ✔️ This was by far the most enjoyable run to date 💕�...

Oaktree2

•6 years ago

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W3R3 - not great :(

I promised myself a trip to the seaside for todays run but I just ran out of time. And it went down hill from there :( Headed off to the local woods, forgot...

I promised myself a trip to the seaside for todays run but I just ran out of tim...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7 run 2

My alarm didn't go off this morning but I was determined to go regardless ..I didn't want to be late for work so I just did the 5min warm up walk and 25 min...

My alarm didn't go off this morning but I was determined to go regardless ..I di...

Riseandshine

Graduate•6 years ago

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Help

Been off for a week cause of the cold. Should I just do week 4 run 2 or would I do week 3 again ?

Been off for a week cause of the cold. Should I just do week 4 run 2 or would I ...

mog1977

•6 years ago

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WK 5 Run 3

Well I faced my fears this morning and did the 20 min run and you know what I bloody well did it!! It has been so helpful seeing other people post about this...

Well I faced my fears this morning and did the 20 min run and you know what I bl...

Gamergirl101

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week5 run1 - hilly and tiring but fun

Visiting my old mum in Peak District - and brought the running shoes! Week 5 Run 1 was tough - its v v hilly of course! Kept going but must admit I won’t rush...

Visiting my old mum in Peak District - and brought the running shoes! Week 5 Run...

Auden

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 done!

Completed run 3 of week one before the rain started. So happy and looking forward to week 2. Hope this feeling lasts 😃

Completed run 3 of week one before the rain started. So happy and looking forwar...

Purple66

•6 years ago

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Trainer advice please

Hi I’ve graduated last week but am really struggling the last couple of weeks with areas of pain either just under 1 knee or in my calves that’s not going away...

Hi I’ve graduated last week but am really struggling the last couple of weeks wi...

Walswife

•6 years ago

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W1R3

Just completed week 1. Best feeling ever! Today was a day off work and was by far the easiest run - the other 2 runs had to be done at end of work day which...

Just completed week 1. Best feeling ever! Today was a day off work and was by fa...

Determined50

•6 years ago

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W8R3

A lot cooler today after a bout of high temps and humidity. I just completed W8R3 with an average pace of 10’33”, really pleased with that although the recent...

A lot cooler today after a bout of high temps and humidity. I just completed W8R...

Taffywasawelshman

Graduate•6 years ago

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3 weeks post-graduation – highs and lows

My nine weeks of C25K was pretty uneventful. I just did as I was told and all worked fine. Since graduating though, I seemed to have faced a number of...

My nine weeks of C25K was pretty uneventful. I just did as I was told and all wo...

Flyingred

Graduate•6 years ago

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A little reminder for your safety and security

Just a little reminder to all our new members. Your safety is very important to all of us that work within this forum and we want you to enjoy your experience...

Just a little reminder to all our new members. Your safety is very important to...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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All posts for September 2018

Week 4 started

Graduation badge

W3 Completed

Eat sleep run repeat...

Poor run in Cyprus!

Week 1 completed

Week 4 Run 1

W6R3

Gloves?

W3 R1.

A bit daunting

Thank you!!

Help!!

Incorporating parkrun

Week 5 , 3rd run

5K Success

Our coach is bouncing back to fitness

8 mile walk

W6R2...Spot On!

W3R3 - not great :(

Wk7 run 2

Help

WK 5 Run 3

Week5 run1 - hilly and tiring but fun

Week 1 done!

Trainer advice please

W1R3

W8R3

3 weeks post-graduation – highs and lows

A little reminder for your safety and security

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