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Wk8 r2 done

Felt tough this morning but I carried on 💪🏻💪🏻

Schofield

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5 R2

Completed. Actually looking forward to R3- starting to believe in the programme and myself as at the end of every week I’ve thought “i don’t think I’ll be able...

Completed. Actually looking forward to R3- starting to believe in the programme ...

emilylime

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 completed😀

Well, I have persevered and have finished week 2 today. Starting week 3 on Saturday. Staying motivated

Well, I have persevered and have finished week 2 today. Starting week 3 on Satur...

Goshen

•6 years ago

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Just done a run after 2 week break will aches and illness.

I enjoyed the run this morning. Managed to do it. My left knee kept niggling a bit, but pleased I could finish it without feeling tired. Now I can start my...

I enjoyed the run this morning. Managed to do it. My left knee kept niggling a b...

Elbe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Nike Run Club

Thanks for suggesting this as a follow on from C25K. I thought I would start from the beginning and at first was disappointed that it was only 20 min. I soon...

Thanks for suggesting this as a follow on from C25K. I thought I would start fro...

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting to run

After having a bit of a scare with high blood pressure the fab nurse at my surgery prescribed 12 sessions at slimming world as a start to making some lifestyle...

After having a bit of a scare with high blood pressure the fab nurse at my surge...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Graduation badge!

Hi I graduated recently but cannot find my badge? How do I get it?

Anitajc

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9r3 graduation run

Just done my graduation run, not quite 5k but still an achievement. Did a different route as last run got a bit too much attention from 2 very lively...

Just done my graduation run, not quite 5k but still an achievement. Did a differ...

Gillybeans1

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3

This is my second attempt at reaching 5k which I never progressed beyond 90s of running. It’s good to get up and out of the house at the early hours and it...

This is my second attempt at reaching 5k which I never progressed beyond 90s of ...

Eddie_grundy

•6 years ago

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Should I run?

I'm feeling really tired today. Heavy legs and already looking forward to bedtime this evening! However, it's run day and I don't want to get out of synch...

I'm feeling really tired today. Heavy legs and already looking forward to bedti...

Midyearresolution

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running after 5 days off.. advice pls

Hi, I graduated a week or two ago and had been running 30 mins every couple of days since. I came down with a stinking cold on Monday, which was due to be a...

Hi, I graduated a week or two ago and had been running 30 mins every couple of...

Bowlofsteam

Graduate•6 years ago

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how do I get faster

Hi, I am in week 9 and feeling a bit apprehensive about getting off the programme. I am looking for a new one. I don't want to run further than 5k. I don't...

Hi, I am in week 9 and feeling a bit apprehensive about getting off the programm...

Anna1000

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 DONE!!!!

For a large guy, running posed a terrifying prospect. I’ve got through the first 3 weeks. Looking at the week 4 schedule. Those doubting gremlins crept back...

For a large guy, running posed a terrifying prospect. I’ve got through the first...

BenderRodriquez

•6 years ago

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W3R3 today. Woo Hoo!

W3R3 today and really looking forward to it. I find on run days I’m way better behaved with food and drink. I guess because I feel I’m defeating the object of...

W3R3 today and really looking forward to it. I find on run days I’m way better b...

Flip_per

•6 years ago

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W7 r1 ...aghh*!**!?*!

Anyone else had this? Not really in the mood but doing the run - less than one minute to go and the app reset and went back to the beginning Sooooo annoying!!

Anyone else had this? Not really in the mood but doing the run - less than one m...

YogaRules

•6 years ago

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Knees - i know this is a common issue 😥

Hi everyone, i made it to W3 R2 and im now on "run rest" my knees are absolutley killing me. On the inside and underneath of both knees are very painful, ive...

Hi everyone, i made it to W3 R2 and im now on "run rest" my knees are absolutley...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Running at different times

So, when I started this, it was the middle of the school holidays. I could run whenever! Mostly, I ran first thing in the morning. Now that I'm back at work,...

So, when I started this, it was the middle of the school holidays. I could run w...

Pixie_Runs

•6 years ago

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Is 5 min warm up necessary?

Well I'm a bit late asking this really as my next run is my week 9 run 3. But for future reference. if I'm working out in the gym for 30 to 40 mins on the...

Well I'm a bit late asking this really as my next run is my week 9 run 3. But fo...

Dougyb83

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 completed

After retiring at 8.30pm last night (normally midnight!) woke at 4.30am so decided to watch the dawn breaking with a morning run. Took Laura’s advice and...

After retiring at 8.30pm last night (normally midnight!) woke at 4.30am so decid...

Vegout25

Graduate•6 years ago

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Half way there

Last night did wk5 r1 and felt great all the way through the run, although after my calves were burning afterwards . So hopefully I'm not jinxing myself

Last night did wk5 r1 and felt great all the way through the run, although after...

Dan247

•6 years ago

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Door bells!

I began wk6r2 on the treadmill as I was waiting for my daughter to get home from school. I had run the first 10mins and was 7 minutes in to the second one when...

I began wk6r2 on the treadmill as I was waiting for my daughter to get home from...

1HHi

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduates, when does it get easier?

I ran W5 R3 non stop 20 mins tonight. Was ok but 3 hours later feeling a bit stiff in the thighs and during run legs were heavy and calfs quite tight. Does it...

I ran W5 R3 non stop 20 mins tonight. Was ok but 3 hours later feeling a bit sti...

Grandadmike

Graduate•6 years ago

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First ever Park run 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Managed first Park run Saturday - 34m 57s. Pretty chuffed for a first attempt. Still trying to run3 x a week. Try to do 2x 5 k and one 30 min run. Not sure how...

Managed first Park run Saturday - 34m 57s. Pretty chuffed for a first attempt. S...

Mollymot

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5r1

I'd just like to say having completed this run with my dog I don't know who's worse off. Looking forward to 5r2 tomorrow!

I'd just like to say having completed this run with my dog I don't know who's wo...

Reabow

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3D2

Hello, I'm a little late to the party here. I just completed week 3 day 2. I'm a strength athlete who hates any cardio, but realised I need to improve my...

Hello, I'm a little late to the party here. I just completed week 3 day 2. I'm a...

smart_saxo

•6 years ago

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Frustrated

After doing my first 5k and Park run at the same time which took me 42 mins I was then off with a foot injury for over 2 months. Have now started back running...

After doing my first 5k and Park run at the same time which took me 42 mins I w...

4945

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting week 4

Starting week for on Saturday...any advice? Seems a big leap in the amount of running!!! I’ve done okay so far but I’m worried about next week! TIA

Starting week for on Saturday...any advice? Seems a big leap in the amount of ru...

embobs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1.

So today I completed the first run. I found it relatively difficult, but have never run before, so that probably explains it. I was wondering if anyone has...

So today I completed the first run. I found it relatively difficult, but have ne...

Chloesky

•6 years ago

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Wk1R2

Just back in from my run/walk, a bit later than I had wanted but such is life. Main thing is I made myself go out at 9:25pm and run. Not something that I am...

Just back in from my run/walk, a bit later than I had wanted but such is life. ...

mrwhitepaisley

•6 years ago

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Wk3r2

So tonight I went for a run with best friend who is a much better runner than me, completed my run and then decided I’d try a few more 3 minutes runs, I...

So tonight I went for a run with best friend who is a much better runner than me...

Soolou78

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for September 2018

Wk8 r2 done

W5 R2

Week 2 completed😀

Just done a run after 2 week break will aches and illness.

Nike Run Club

Starting to run

Graduation badge!

W9r3 graduation run

W2R3

Should I run?

Running after 5 days off.. advice pls

how do I get faster

W4R1 DONE!!!!

W3R3 today. Woo Hoo!

W7 r1 ...aghh*!**!?*!

Knees - i know this is a common issue 😥

Running at different times

Is 5 min warm up necessary?

W5R3 completed

Half way there

Door bells!

Graduates, when does it get easier?

First ever Park run 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Week 5r1

W3D2

Frustrated

Starting week 4

Week 1 Run 1.

Wk1R2

Wk3r2

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