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Week3 Run1 not entirely to the app plan, Parkrun number 1 done!

I have a free Saturday today, I don’t know what I’ll get another one, so I made the decision to join a Parkrun. I’ve never done one before, a full 5k... with...

I have a free Saturday today, I don’t know what I’ll get another one, so I made ...

Lozzles74

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yippee

First W1R1 done.....determined to run with my daughter at xmas even if its not a full 5km!

First W1R1 done.....determined to run with my daughter at xmas even if its not a...

Jarob

•6 years ago

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W5R3 - I did do it!

Today was the day, in between the worst of the weather, I decided to face the first run I've been nervous about, but I still kept putting it off with diversion...

Today was the day, in between the worst of the weather, I decided to face the fi...

MrsH1969

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 - morning vs evening run

Has anyone found running in the morning easier than running in the evening? I don't do a strenuous or tiring job (I sit at my desk all day!) and I've been...

Has anyone found running in the morning easier than running in the evening? I d...

Amerynthe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 begun

Pleased that last night’s heavy rain had moved on and I had a bright sunny morning to start week 7. I completed the 25 mins ok but thought I’d been slower...

Pleased that last night’s heavy rain had moved on and I had a bright sunny morni...

Liz5K

Graduate•6 years ago

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Predictable or what?

I just typed ‘there will be plenty of time to work on speed’ and my phone auto-predicted ‘after graduation if that’s what you want to do’ 🤔

I just typed ‘there will be plenty of time to work on speed’ and my phone auto-p...

ArthurJG

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

I only went and bloomin done It! So pleased - wish I had pushed more but wanted to make sure I completed. Is this what proper running (without the walks)...

I only went and bloomin done It! So pleased - wish I had pushed more but wanted...

Karenlwarner73

Graduate•6 years ago

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Runnning I’m the morning vs the evening

I’m struggling to fit in the sessions lately, I have run every session in the morning up until this week but had to try evening runs this week. I couldn’t...

I’m struggling to fit in the sessions lately, I have run every session in the mo...

Iwilldothis01

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3 victory

I just wanted to share my success today. Until now I’ve been doing most of my runs on a running track due to having the kids with me but I’ve got quite bored...

I just wanted to share my success today. Until now I’ve been doing most of my ru...

HomeEdMum42

Graduate•6 years ago

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So nailed W6 R2 this morning, looking ahead, erm what happened to the walking bits?!?

So it turns out that this was my last run with the much cherished walking bits! So I guess I will be running for 25, 28 then 30 minutes then. I guess the stuff...

So it turns out that this was my last run with the much cherished walking bits! ...

RichRunsSlowly

•6 years ago

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Getting going

Graduated on the treadmill but I’m with a running group outside now so back to week 7. I can run with the group fine and complete the 25 mins ok as they...

Graduated on the treadmill but I’m with a running group outside now so back to w...

Popcorn1

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 - in the bag!

I can’t believe I just ran for 20 whole minutes without stopping! To think I posted on here just 2 weeks ago about how I was worried I wouldn’t be able to run...

I can’t believe I just ran for 20 whole minutes without stopping! To think I pos...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Doing Week 6, Run 1 later. Any advice?

Still buzzing for doing W5,R3 on Thursday and doing that 20 minute run. Today I’m going out to do W6,R1. I’ve read that this can be tricky with the...

Still buzzing for doing W5,R3 on Thursday and doing that 20 minute run. Today ...

LostRunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 today

Wasn't sure I'd be able to do two 8 minute runs but did it - felt very proud of myself!

Wasn't sure I'd be able to do two 8 minute runs but did it - felt very proud of ...

motowngirl

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 sooner than planned...

...and I survived! I dare to say I enjoyed it, apart from the last 2-3 mins which were hard. I still haven’t found a different route so finishing uphill is...

...and I survived! I dare to say I enjoyed it, apart from the last 2-3 mins whic...

molly1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3

I started this journey because I knew something in my life needed to change. I felt lethargic, demotivated and to be honest, pretty damn sad. C25K has changed...

I started this journey because I knew something in my life needed to change. I f...

Jazzyjeff11

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3 hardware malfunction

Marching away doing my 5 minute warmup walk and disaster....headphones stopped working. No music and no Sanjeev!! What am I going to do? Decided just to...

Marching away doing my 5 minute warmup walk and disaster....headphones stopped w...

BeckySharp1

•6 years ago

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Shin pain ???

I’ve only completed w1r2 but on both runs I’m getting terrible pain in my shins. Is this because I’m unfit and overweight and will stop naturally as I become a...

I’ve only completed w1r2 but on both runs I’m getting terrible pain in my shins....

Unfitmum47

•6 years ago

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W7R3

Another week down. And thanks to those who responded to my issues over W7R2. It all helped and it was a far better run - not a lot more speed but a bit more...

Another week down. And thanks to those who responded to my issues over W7R2. It ...

Bloodhound1

•6 years ago

1 Reply

See you Later, All you Haters

...not that I've got any haters (unless the neighbours are annoyed about their porch lights coming on as I jog past at 5.30am). I just wondered if the podcast...

...not that I've got any haters (unless the neighbours are annoyed about their p...

Marina999

•6 years ago

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W7R3

Another week down. And thanks to those who responded to my issues over W7R2. It all helped and it was a far better run - not a lot more speed but a bit more...

Another week down. And thanks to those who responded to my issues over W7R2. It ...

Bloodhound1

•6 years ago

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Never thought this would happen 😂

It's a Saturday morning, 8.02am, between a 2 year old that hates sleep and inconsiderate neighbours I got about 4 hours sleep, in total not all in one go, I'm...

It's a Saturday morning, 8.02am, between a 2 year old that hates sleep and incon...

CrochetingScallywag

•6 years ago

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Saturday mornings

I love this time on a Saturday morning (when I'm not working that is!). Up early for breakfast before setting off for a 5k parkrun. Trying a different one...

I love this time on a Saturday morning (when I'm not working that is!). Up early...

Oggy2401

•6 years ago

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W7R3 done

That last one was a right bugger. Thought of another 3 mins is concerning. Previous two in this block were not too bad. Ahh well have earned a beer...

That last one was a right bugger. Thought of another 3 mins is concerning. P...

emct64

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 completed!

Just finished the 3rd run for week 7. Still can’t quite believe I’m “running” for 25 minutes. When I started this I didn’t really think I’d be able to complete...

Just finished the 3rd run for week 7. Still can’t quite believe I’m “running” fo...

Khobarrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduate

Hi I graduated 2nd November and have since done my first week of three 30 min runs. Can I get a graduate badge?

Hi I graduated 2nd November and have since done my first week of three 30 min ru...

runaway01

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 in the bag!

Hey folks! So today I completed run 3 of week 3. So far so good! I have always had trobles with side stitches when running even for few seconds, but after...

Hey folks! So today I completed run 3 of week 3. So far so good! I have always ...

Laura4fit

•6 years ago

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Rain

It’s hammering down here this eve, I really hope it’s stopped by the morning. If not any suggestions for running in torrential rain!! Other than don’t!! Haha

It’s hammering down here this eve, I really hope it’s stopped by the morning. If...

Shelley2310

Graduate•6 years ago

20 Replies

W5R3 complete

Wow, never did I ever imagine that I could run for a full 20 minuets without collapsing. I feel great, can’t believe it! Only 4 more weeks to do. To those of...

Wow, never did I ever imagine that I could run for a full 20 minuets without col...

SaraMc

•6 years ago

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***k Me - Week 9 Run 1

Pardon my French but ***k me that was good. #Couchto5k Week 9 Run 1 COMPLETE. 🏃 4.6km - 31mins - 6'44" pace The new Nike Windbreaker helped with the pelting...

Pardon my French but ***k me that was good. #Couchto5k Week 9 Run 1 COMPLETE. 🏃...

chrisc25k

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

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All posts for November 2018

Week3 Run1 not entirely to the app plan, Parkrun number 1 done!

Yippee

W5R3 - I did do it!

W4R2 - morning vs evening run

Week 7 begun

Predictable or what?

Week 5 Run 3

Runnning I’m the morning vs the evening

W8R3 victory

So nailed W6 R2 this morning, looking ahead, erm what happened to the walking bits?!?

Getting going

W5R3 - in the bag!

Doing Week 6, Run 1 later. Any advice?

W5R2 today

Week 4 run 1 sooner than planned...

W9R3

W8R3 hardware malfunction

Shin pain ???

W7R3

See you Later, All you Haters

W7R3

Never thought this would happen 😂

Saturday mornings

W7R3 done

Week 7 completed!

Graduate

Week 3 in the bag!

Rain

W5R3 complete

***k Me - Week 9 Run 1

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