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Week 7 Run 1 - slow compared to last time!

Two years ago I covered 4.1 km on this run (including warm up and cool down). Today a dismal 3.77 km! Probably because my weight is a lot more than last......

Two years ago I covered 4.1 km on this run (including warm up and cool down). T...

iain-strachan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Well, did my first 10K today

Ok, I know I may of broken the 10% rule but I felt good enough to give it a go and wanted to see how far I could go. Anyway from finishing Couch to 5K last...

Ok, I know I may of broken the 10% rule but I felt good enough to give it a go a...

Sir_Lurchalo

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9r1 Amazing! 😃

Well, despite this awful humidity, I went out and ran this evening. After last week’s horrible runs, I was determined that this one should be different. All...

Well, despite this awful humidity, I went out and ran this evening. After last w...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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Done it!

So today I've graduated! Feeling so proud and a little emotional remembering why I started this journey in the first place! I completed my last run getting to...

So today I've graduated! Feeling so proud and a little emotional remembering why...

Alyss18

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finding it tougher to run slower

I’ve just completed Week 8 Run 2 and the end is in sight, but found the last 2 runs tough going when I’ve deliberately ran at a slower pace. I decided to run...

I’ve just completed Week 8 Run 2 and the end is in sight, but found the last 2 r...

ScottJB

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sitting in the rain, trying to cool off 😂

So just completed a 30 min run and oh my goodness I’m hot. I was super slow today, didn’t realise I could go any slower 🤣 Anyone else struggling with the heat?

So just completed a 30 min run and oh my goodness I’m hot. I was super slow toda...

Lightweight78

Graduate•5 years ago

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Can I run 4 times in one week

I had planned to complete my W2R3 yesterday, but plans went awry and I had to complete it today. If I still have my rest days in between do people think it is...

I had planned to complete my W2R3 yesterday, but plans went awry and I had to co...

Hufflepuffandproud

•5 years ago

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First run after op

Yikes, started coach to 5k today to get me back running after a knee op in February. Feeling good, hopefully it will last 😆

Yikes, started coach to 5k today to get me back running after a knee op in Febru...

Woo_woo999

•5 years ago

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2018 graduate Best thing I ever did.

Hi! I haven’t been on here for a very long time but I really want to say something that might help some people. At 55 I started C25K having never run more...

Hi! I haven’t been on here for a very long time but I really want to say somethi...

Jude1963

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 done. Run 3 hardest yet

That was a toughie. The first two on W3 I was fine, but today the air was heavy, my legs were heavy and knees protesting. But I did it. I’ve run every other...

That was a toughie. The first two on W3 I was fine, but today the air was heavy,...

MrsCDN

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting there...

Just finished wk7r1 again as I completed it last Monday by ever since my legs have been really stiff. Not sure if this is because I am now up to 25 minutes...

Just finished wk7r1 again as I completed it last Monday by ever since my legs ha...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Wk5 run3 mixed emotions

Just back from this run a bit disappointed in myself as around minute 14 had to slow down to a walk for 30/40 seconds to sort my breathing out. But did an...

Just back from this run a bit disappointed in myself as around minute 14 had to ...

Newbielou

•5 years ago

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Consolidation Run 3

Only here for the savasana! A little 4 km run before tea, we call it tea here in the Midlands 😉 blimey Charlie it's warm out there!

Only here for the savasana! A little 4 km run before tea, we call it tea here i...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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A week’s holiday and now an injury :-(

I last ran on 15th June, W6 R3. It was all going brilliantly and I was loving it. I went on holiday on the 16th, taking my running gear with me but not...

I last ran on 15th June, W6 R3. It was all going brilliantly and I was loving it...

FormerAthleteNowMum

•5 years ago

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Week 3, Run 1 - Potential Injury?

Hi, So I started C25K with my dad (who has already graduated) a couple of weeks ago and am concerned with a pain that has developed. During the second week, I...

Hi, So I started C25K with my dad (who has already graduated) a couple of weeks ...

MissBookworm97

•5 years ago

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Any tips for week 7

Just done run 1 of week 7 .. time has flashed by .. any pitfalls I should look out for ?

Just done run 1 of week 7 .. time has flashed by .. any pitfalls I should look o...

Joggingonthewildside

Graduate•5 years ago

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That was interesting.....

Ran Friday after having a thumping headache all day which turned out to be the start of a fairly nasty bug! Weekend spent mostly feeling sorry for myself...

Ran Friday after having a thumping headache all day which turned out to be the s...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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3rd run of week 2 complete

3rd run of week 2 complete. Thank you all for your comments on the previous post, I’ll make sure I leave a day between runs. Onto week 3 any advance...

3rd run of week 2 complete. Thank you all for your comments on the previous post...

Ryanogly

•5 years ago

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OA - any advice?

HELP REQUESTED 😄 2 months ago I injured my right knee - not running but trying to get to my seat on a train!!! I felt a ‘pop’ and immediate pain When I tried...

HELP REQUESTED 😄 2 months ago I injured my right knee - not running but trying...

cathsykes

•5 years ago

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WK9 Run one

Finding it really tough now and have to keep stopping ...What really bugs me is that i only stop for about 3-5 seconds then get going again .This normally...

Finding it really tough now and have to keep stopping ...What really bugs me is ...

Camelice

•5 years ago

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Wk 5 run 1 already.....

Not posted before, just been lurking in the shadows reading everyone else's posts and comparing myself.... Never thought in a million years I would get this...

Not posted before, just been lurking in the shadows reading everyone else's post...

Beausmum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Huge thanks!!

Just a quick hello and to say a BIG thank you to all of you that have posted welcome advice to a newbie to running. Will keep you all posted.

Just a quick hello and to say a BIG thank you to all of you that have posted wel...

M1960

•5 years ago

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So content

Just finished week 2 sitting outside post run feeling so calm. It’s amazing the lift running can give you, especially so early on.. My only worry is hoping I...

Just finished week 2 sitting outside post run feeling so calm. It’s amazing the...

RunRach

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wasnt going to go

I wasn’t going to go out for w7r3 today due to the heat but now its started spitting and i need to cool off after all the housework I’ve achieved off i go!

I wasn’t going to go out for w7r3 today due to the heat but now its started spit...

Shmelany

•5 years ago

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Life after graduation. What Sybil did next!!

I graduated last July and like many mourned the loss of Sarah, my constant companion over the 9+ weeks. Now what? 🤷‍♀️ Well since then I’ve had a variety of...

I graduated last July and like many mourned the loss of Sarah, my constant compa...

Sybilw

Graduate•5 years ago

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Race for life.

Pinkpig20

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R1 done

I was dreading this run but I just about completed it. The last run before the 5 minute walk, I nearly stopped about 10 seconds before Michael Johnson told me...

I was dreading this run but I just about completed it. The last run before the 5...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Fresh start

Can anyone pass us a few tips or ideas, me and my daughter have set ourselves the challenge of doing our local half marathon in 12 months. Technically were...

Can anyone pass us a few tips or ideas, me and my daughter have set ourselves th...

Shaw74

•5 years ago

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Epic

That’s how I feel. Wk5 R1 completed. I couldn’t be bothered but didn’t want to let MJ down. I’m so glad I have this app and community for support, thank you...

That’s how I feel. Wk5 R1 completed. I couldn’t be bothered but didn’t want to l...

ChipSticks53

Graduate•5 years ago

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Ankle reconstruction surgery

Just had a phone call my operation is on August the 13, glad it not a Friday fingers crossed it will soon be over

Just had a phone call my operation is on August the 13, glad it not a Friday fin...

Garden17

•5 years ago

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All posts for June 2019

Week 7 Run 1 - slow compared to last time!

Well, did my first 10K today

W9r1 Amazing! 😃

Done it!

Finding it tougher to run slower

Sitting in the rain, trying to cool off 😂

Can I run 4 times in one week

First run after op

2018 graduate Best thing I ever did.

Week 3 done. Run 3 hardest yet

Getting there...

Wk5 run3 mixed emotions

Consolidation Run 3

A week’s holiday and now an injury :-(

Week 3, Run 1 - Potential Injury?

Any tips for week 7

That was interesting.....

3rd run of week 2 complete

OA - any advice?

WK9 Run one

Wk 5 run 1 already.....

Huge thanks!!

So content

Wasnt going to go

Life after graduation. What Sybil did next!!

Race for life.

W2R1 done

Fresh start

Epic

Ankle reconstruction surgery

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