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Happy Father's Day.

Hope your running is good today

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R2 a day early😊

I normally run Monday, Wednesday and Friday, but as I am approaching graduation, my other half wants to come with me for the last run of the programme, and...

I normally run Monday, Wednesday and Friday, but as I am approaching graduation,...

Nanarunrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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What a nice run to end week four

A beautiful morning, my dog running perfectly in time with me, and a pace which was challenging but not overwhelming. I hope that you have as enjoyable a time...

A beautiful morning, my dog running perfectly in time with me, and a pace which ...

CharlieChurch

•5 years ago

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Update

So it has been quite a while since I have last posted. Have not running much lately, usually would try to get in a 2 mile run every Thursday on my prep period....

So it has been quite a while since I have last posted. Have not running much lat...

credding

Graduate•5 years ago

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Smile to keep going...

Today I started my W7R3 with a big smile on my face, because I was just so glad to have conquered my usual motivation issues. I felt the smile carried me...

Today I started my W7R3 with a big smile on my face, because I was just so glad ...

MarybellM

•5 years ago

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Week 4 struggle

So I'm really struggling with week 4, I just can't make that 5 minute run. I keep moving but have to slow down to walking sometimes. Part of it is gremlins,...

So I'm really struggling with week 4, I just can't make that 5 minute run. I kee...

kez31

Graduate•5 years ago

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Another 5 k in the bag

A soggy, muddy Saturday, 5k race for roscor, a village in Northern Ireland for disadvantaged youth, completed in 31 mins! That’s me in the middle with two of...

A soggy, muddy Saturday, 5k race for roscor, a village in Northern Ireland for d...

Walshy3

•5 years ago

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Confused

I always start and stop exercising because I'm so confused about calorie intake. I read to use my fitness pal and I do but then I've heard that I'm suppose to...

I always start and stop exercising because I'm so confused about calorie intake....

Jhyde78

•5 years ago

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Carry on or restart?

Completed W3R2 then got struck down with a virus/nasty cough followed by a holiday that has set me back by 4 weeks. Not sure whether to pick up where I left...

Completed W3R2 then got struck down with a virus/nasty cough followed by a holid...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Knee pain

So my right knee has been hurting a lot since my run on Thursday. I’ve had two rest days but it’s still quite sore. I’ve looked online and I think it might be...

So my right knee has been hurting a lot since my run on Thursday. I’ve had two r...

Mozzington

•5 years ago

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Positive thinking

Hi I started C25K 3 weeks ago as wanted to do some type of exercise. I have a physical job but didn't think I was getting enough exercise. Totally loving it...

Hi I started C25K 3 weeks ago as wanted to do some type of exercise. I have a ph...

Poppy62650

•5 years ago

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New trainers

Not sure if this is allowed...i was wondering on average how much people pay for their specialist running shoes? I am going to have to go and get some gait...

Not sure if this is allowed...i was wondering on average how much people pay for...

LUHAN

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3!!!

I just ran 20 minutes without stopping say whaaaat? Amazed at this programme I never thought I’d be able to run that long!! I was putting it off all day but...

I just ran 20 minutes without stopping say whaaaat? Amazed at this programme I n...

hel92

•5 years ago

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Oops

So need to use exercise bike to strengthen knees. There it is behind the beer and chocolate 😂😂😂😂😂

So need to use exercise bike to strengthen knees. There it is behind the beer an...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

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Towel almost thrown...But needed it🙂

Could have been make or break today. Last run of W3 and going so well, raining but ok, dog a bit barky but ok, last 3 minutes and another dog walker spotted in...

Could have been make or break today. Last run of W3 and going so well, raining b...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

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Goodbye Week 8

Despite not being happy with the first 2 runs of this week and nearly not going this morning....I had a fantastic run. Back to normal and a slightly quicker...

Despite not being happy with the first 2 runs of this week and nearly not going ...

suebuzz

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3

Feeling pleased as not totally knackered today almost enjoying self! And loving the extra interest that mapmyrun brings. I just need to read up on what the...

Feeling pleased as not totally knackered today almost enjoying self! And loving ...

Oncefit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Overpronation, patella tendinitis and overspending

So.... long time no post. Been doing good, 3x a week, gradually building to 10k, then struck down by dodgy knees. Physio verdict, quad, glute and band...

So.... long time no post. Been doing good, 3x a week, gradually building to 10k...

Dralimc

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run complete

First stage completed! Another scheduled for Monday!

Ryanogly

•5 years ago

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I did it!! (Again!)

Just recompleted couch to 5k as I'd let myself lapse and completed my first park run. Feeling rather pleased with myself!! Determined to keep going and not...

Just recompleted couch to 5k as I'd let myself lapse and completed my first park...

Beckygreeny

Graduate•5 years ago

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Keep getting a stitch

Week 1 completed! :) Never ever thought I’d be someone who ran voluntarily, but having lost 5 stone since September through walking, swimming and healthy...

Week 1 completed! :) Never ever thought I’d be someone who ran voluntarily, but ...

Ksh83

Graduate•5 years ago

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A long run, just for the sake of it

I carefully set my Garmin for a times run of an hour, this morning before leaving the house with Merlin for the river, but either I did it wrong, or missed it...

I carefully set my Garmin for a times run of an hour, this morning before leavin...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

I doubt i will post all our runs but it’s still new and exciting. The first 90 seconds felt really easy and i began to settle into my stride so beginning to...

I doubt i will post all our runs but it’s still new and exciting. The first 90 s...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

First park run. Would have waited till I finished week nine, but it was for a good fundraising cause. Very nervous, as knew it was much further than I've ever...

First park run. Would have waited till I finished week nine, but it was for a g...

Slownsteady101

Graduate•5 years ago

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Dog or no dog

I’ve just bought myself and the dog a running belt. Has anyone here tried running with their canine companion. My worry is if we see a dog she’ll want to play....

I’ve just bought myself and the dog a running belt. Has anyone here tried runnin...

Sp81

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 done

That three extra minutes surprisingly did feel harder and the old legs screamed. "No". It did however give me the opportunity to add a few more avenues to the...

That three extra minutes surprisingly did feel harder and the old legs screamed...

wappingdave

Graduate•5 years ago

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And that’s a wrap 😁

Eeekkkk so this morning I finished the programme! Honestly can’t believe it. Huge achievement for me as I never thought I’d ever be able to run and never...

Eeekkkk so this morning I finished the programme! Honestly can’t believe it. Hug...

Hbb1502

Graduate•5 years ago

17 Replies

W4R2

Strange one this but I’m usually up and out on a Saturday morning for my run but today I honestly can’t be bothered...I’m not even washed or dressed!! Ive been...

Strange one this but I’m usually up and out on a Saturday morning for my run but...

gavinmitch

Graduate•5 years ago

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Phew 1st part complete 🥴🙂

Morning everyone, so after waiting for our wonderful “British summer” continuous rain to finally take a break after a week, I’ve just joined this site and...

Morning everyone, so after waiting for our wonderful “British summer” continuous...

Shortandcurly

•5 years ago

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Holiday update - not quite as planned

Well I was up bright and early this morning and down to Poole parkrun for my first bit of serious tourism... and... cancelled! Race for Life or some such...

Well I was up bright and early this morning and down to Poole parkrun for my fir...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

Happy Father's Day.

W9R2 a day early😊

What a nice run to end week four

Update

Smile to keep going...

Week 4 struggle

Another 5 k in the bag

Confused

Carry on or restart?

Knee pain

Positive thinking

New trainers

Week 5 run 3!!!

Oops

Towel almost thrown...But needed it🙂

Goodbye Week 8

W7R3

Overpronation, patella tendinitis and overspending

First run complete

I did it!! (Again!)

Keep getting a stitch

A long run, just for the sake of it

Week 2 run 2

Week 9 run 2

Dog or no dog

Week 8 run 1 done

And that’s a wrap 😁

W4R2

Phew 1st part complete 🥴🙂

Holiday update - not quite as planned

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