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W9R2 - Bittersweet

So I've completed R2 and although I feel great, it's a bittersweet feeling knowing I have 1 run left before I graduate. The last 9 weeks have just been...

So I've completed R2 and although I feel great, it's a bittersweet feeling knowi...

PVH1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Isn’t this weather fab ?

Loving getting out just now. Look at the sun on the Oldfloss Loop !

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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Every little helps to overcome the roadblocks

Hi, I have achieved awards in more than 10 different sports without being a master of any. But I have used the excuse that my arthritic knee is too sore to...

Hi, I have achieved awards in more than 10 different sports without being a mast...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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May 2019 graduation Badges

Hello everybody and welcome to May 2019. What a great time of year for runners, but wait... every month of the year is a great time for runners... just...

Hello everybody and welcome to May 2019. What a great time of year for runners,...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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Struggling with Week 3

Did anyone else struggle with week 3? I’ve done run 1 and 2 but don’t think I’ve run the full three minutes once! Is it best to stay on week 3, do you think?

Did anyone else struggle with week 3? I’ve done run 1 and 2 but don’t think I’ve...

YellowBlackBumblebee

•5 years ago

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Whoop! And Trainers 👟

Repeating my second week and got to say that was a good decision too make! Feel a lot better and stronger for it! But the question is what does everyone wear...

Repeating my second week and got to say that was a good decision too make! Feel ...

Jessygriffy

•5 years ago

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Going from week 1 into week 2

Just finished week 1, starting week 2 today, feel apprehensive but excited too. Going to keep running slow with aim of making 90 seconds by trying Japanese...

Just finished week 1, starting week 2 today, feel apprehensive but excited too. ...

Meepmum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 completed

As expected, wk1 was tough. I’ve not cycled since the BHF L2B bike ride & running - not since my school years & I know my cardio is awful. Of course, cardio &...

As expected, wk1 was tough. I’ve not cycled since the BHF L2B bike ride & runnin...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Niggling/numb feeling in middle toes 😬

I’ve got to week 6 and managed to avoid any real aches and pains so far. This week however, I’ve been getting a tingling and numb feeling from the middle of...

I’ve got to week 6 and managed to avoid any real aches and pains so far. This we...

Coco-Major

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R1...completed 💪🏼

Definitely a challenge after running 20 minutes in W5 having a couple of intervals back in there. But happy that it’s done and now looking forward to R2 on...

Definitely a challenge after running 20 minutes in W5 having a couple of interva...

Coco-Major

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

To be honest, I prefer cycling to running

2 years ago I took part in the BHF London to Brighton bike ride, was tough, but I put in the hours of training. To be honest I prefer cycling to running; if...

2 years ago I took part in the BHF London to Brighton bike ride, was tough, but...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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First consolidation run...

...and missed Laura a bit!

jaybrass73

Graduate•5 years ago

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That was so hard!

I usually run in the morning but a multitude of reasons meant I couldn’t run this morning. So just did W6R1 this evening. My legs felt like lead. I couldn’t...

I usually run in the morning but a multitude of reasons meant I couldn’t run thi...

Fabat50

Graduate•5 years ago

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Oh my days!

Well first run w3 done.... jeez it was harder than I thought it was going to be 🤦🏻‍♀️ and I did try really hard to go slower. Onwards and upward...

Well first run w3 done.... jeez it was harder than I thought it was going to be ...

Spilla

•5 years ago

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Blessed!

In need of advice please. New to all this. I'm on week 9, just completed run 1. Feeling fabulous, slightly in shock that it's me running 😁. However legs all...

In need of advice please. New to all this. I'm on week 9, just completed run 1....

Kale82

Graduate•5 years ago

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New starter

Hi I’ve just downloaded the app, I’m going to start on the weekend I think. Do most of you run outdoors or on treadmills?

Hi I’ve just downloaded the app, I’m going to start on the weekend I think. Do m...

Tenby17

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Try again

A failed attempt at w2 r1. Never mind may be Thursday

Overweightmalenurse

•5 years ago

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Advice need please!

Hi I’ve just done W4R1 and am after some advice please. Every week so far I’ve been getting pain in my calves and shins about half way through. It’s been...

Hi I’ve just done W4R1 and am after some advice please. Every week so far I’ve b...

RI78

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3 done!

Just completed run 3 of week 6 and I feel great! Once I got my pace right I really got into the run and actually enjoyed it!

Just completed run 3 of week 6 and I feel great! Once I got my pace right I real...

Nibblesruns

•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

Didn’t want to go today, thought I’d got away with the first run on Sunday, however the after effects were delayed until this afternoon when my thighs became...

Didn’t want to go today, thought I’d got away with the first run on Sunday, howe...

jmd104

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W5R2 just ran

I’ve just ran W5R2 I was a bit knackered but I pushed through it the next one is a bigger challenge but I can do it 😉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I’ve just ran W5R2 I was a bit knackered but I pushed through it the next one is...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

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Inspired

Hi ,I'm temps, 33 and do no exercise and I'm really starting to feel it. After watching the marathon this year and hearing everyones stories I decided that now...

Hi ,I'm temps, 33 and do no exercise and I'm really starting to feel it. After w...

tempz

•5 years ago

36 Replies

W1r2

Just completed w1r2 outdoors instead of on the treadmill. Felt a bit self conscious to start but once I got going I didn’t think about it and in fact quite...

Just completed w1r2 outdoors instead of on the treadmill. Felt a bit self consci...

C25khair

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Week 2 Run 1 done ✅

Feeling good ! The longer stints were tough at first but got used to them 👍 I had a little uphill struggle for one of the runs too 🤪 bring on Week 2, Run...

Feeling good ! The longer stints were tough at first but got used to them 👍 I ...

Superunfitgirl

•5 years ago

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Learning to not run 5k

One thing I am finding hard after graduating is doing shorter runs. I have it in my head that I must run at least 5k every time. Today was hot (19 degrees C)...

One thing I am finding hard after graduating is doing shorter runs. I have it in...

E27M14

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 - wow!

Just completed week 4 run 1! I expected to struggle as I found last week tough!! All I can say is I’m very confused...I absolutely loved it and found it...

Just completed week 4 run 1! I expected to struggle as I found last week tough!!...

Alisha_kate1

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Week 2 Run 1 done!

So completed W2R1 today, as someone who's already quite fit I found week one very easy and today was no different. Around half way through the run today I...

So completed W2R1 today, as someone who's already quite fit I found week one ver...

MjRunning

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Yes.....I've done it!!!

After a few stops and starts over the weeks, I completed W9 R3 this evening! 😆 Perfect temperature, gentle breeze and beautiful view over the sea. Now to keep...

After a few stops and starts over the weeks, I completed W9 R3 this evening! 😆 ...

Sea-run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Pain pain pain 😣

So completed c25k back at the end of March, during the course of my training had the odd little niggle of pain but nothing major. After completing the app I...

So completed c25k back at the end of March, during the course of my training had...

DONNAPIPER

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R2...!!!!!

I apologise for this ramble in advance! So, decided to do my run today after I dropped my daughter at the stables. Was going to drive to the canal and have a...

I apologise for this ramble in advance! So, decided to do my run today after I d...

madmother

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

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All posts for April 2019

W9R2 - Bittersweet

Isn’t this weather fab ?

Every little helps to overcome the roadblocks

May 2019 graduation Badges

Struggling with Week 3

Whoop! And Trainers 👟

Going from week 1 into week 2

Week 1 completed

Niggling/numb feeling in middle toes 😬

W6R1...completed 💪🏼

To be honest, I prefer cycling to running

First consolidation run...

That was so hard!

Oh my days!

Blessed!

New starter

Try again

Advice need please!

W6R3 done!

Week 1 Run 2

W5R2 just ran

Inspired

W1r2

Week 2 Run 1 done ✅

Learning to not run 5k

Week 4 run 1 - wow!

Week 2 Run 1 done!

Yes.....I've done it!!!

Pain pain pain 😣

W9R2...!!!!!

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