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Race for Life muddy

I'm taking part in our local race for Life muddy tomorrow but I'm worried about the temperature as I will be starting off at 11:30. I don't think it would be...

I'm taking part in our local race for Life muddy tomorrow but I'm worried about ...

Saxart

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R2 done

Feeling ready for the day! Enjoy getting out in the morning x

Dolly14

•5 years ago

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Who else has put weight on!

I know folk say muscle weighs more than fat, but 5lbs since I started. I’m sure I’ve lost inches but not measuring for another week. W4R2 today, thank goodness...

I know folk say muscle weighs more than fat, but 5lbs since I started. I’m sure ...

MrsCDN

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3 So so happy!

Just graduated and feel absolutely amazing! I have struggled massively some weeks but kept going. I have never stuck to anything exercise before and totally...

Just graduated and feel absolutely amazing! I have struggled massively some week...

Noodles7

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk1 R3 a struggle!

I struggled today. Got up a bit later than planned so skipped my usual coffee and just had water. Had to stop running in my last two 1 min runs. It is warming...

I struggled today. Got up a bit later than planned so skipped my usual coffee an...

angie31964

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 - Run 2

A cool overcast day helped a lot and was determined to do this run today and avoid the heatwave we are due tomorrow. As is my norm I found the first run...

A cool overcast day helped a lot and was determined to do this run today and avo...

CAFC62

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk2 c25k run 2

After a little break ( just joined a gym so branching out my efforts) did wk 2 run on the treadmill and have to admit I did find it a little easier. YAY ME!

After a little break ( just joined a gym so branching out my efforts) did wk 2 r...

Fatgirlscan

•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 ✅

Love love love love love this running malarkey. Now need to look at eating, got to fuel appropriately and hopefully that will help my resilience..., and weight...

Love love love love love this running malarkey. Now need to look at eating, got ...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Swansea beach 5.9 k run

Well I finally run the Swansea, South Wales fun run. It was 5.9 k in total and I’m proud of my time 47.47. It was run on sandy beach, and it was very hard. Not...

Well I finally run the Swansea, South Wales fun run. It was 5.9 k in total and I...

Scobs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Haven’t posted in a while happy to say W8r2 done 😊

Haven’t posted in a while. Not because I haven’t ran or haven’t tried but the stupid app keeps freezing after I’ve typed the post and then later go back to...

Haven’t posted in a while. Not because I haven’t ran or haven’t tried but the st...

Ckj06

Graduate•5 years ago

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I ran 5k

Last night I went for a run but I decided to keep going after the app told me to stop - and I ran 5.2k and could’ve carried on. Back in April when I started...

Last night I went for a run but I decided to keep going after the app told me to...

havetrainerswillrun

•5 years ago

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W6/3

Feeling pleased with myself - I even put on a bit of pace in the last 60 seconds. I've been slightly dreading this - avoided it a bit by going for a bike ride...

Feeling pleased with myself - I even put on a bit of pace in the last 60 seconds...

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R1

Bloody hell that was warm!! Left at 7:15 pm thinking it may have cooled down.....it hadn’t. Nice breeze one the home leg but I’m absolutely knackered now!!...

Bloody hell that was warm!! Left at 7:15 pm thinking it may have cooled down.......

gavinmitch

Graduate•5 years ago

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Glorious run

Snuck in 4km in 30 minutes this morning before it became too hot and sunny. Felt really good. The run itself felt much better than even my Parkrun did. Best...

Snuck in 4km in 30 minutes this morning before it became too hot and sunny. Felt...

IAmCharliemouse

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3 encouragement!

Hi everyone, I’m bracing myself for the big 20 minute run!! Managed better than I thought with W5R2 but nervous about this milestone run in this heat 😬! Any...

Hi everyone, I’m bracing myself for the big 20 minute run!! Managed better than ...

runningmummybear

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

That’s hot and windy up on the downs but happy we did it

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 - errrr nope lol 😂😂😂

So I went out straight after to work, it was way too hot and I forgot water (and a hat!) and consequently ended up walking a lot!! So I definitely didn’t...

So I went out straight after to work, it was way too hot and I forgot water (and...

MrsCC25K

•5 years ago

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It's too warm for running 😳

Well that was hard, way too warm for me this evening...came home a complete sweaty mess! 😅 Oh well, it's done! Hope everyone else manages ok in this heat 👍x

Well that was hard, way too warm for me this evening...came home a complete swea...

Run46

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 completed in 2 months 😂

Well, I’ve just done run 3 of week 7...2 months after a did run 1 and a month after run2! Still having issues with an ankle/Achilles problem but can’t keep...

Well, I’ve just done run 3 of week 7...2 months after a did run 1 and a month af...

Stadler

Graduate•5 years ago

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Suddenly went to pieces w8 r3

Went out on week 8 run three and went to pieces. Had no trouble with the other two 28 mins but suddenly found breathing a real effort. Could the hay fever be...

Went out on week 8 run three and went to pieces. Had no trouble with the other t...

wappingdave

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to.... how far? - My journey

Hi C25Ker's, a few weeks ago Oldfloss asked a few of recent graduates to share our journey's and experience's. Here is my "condensed" version, I hope it helps....

Hi C25Ker's, a few weeks ago Oldfloss asked a few of recent graduates to share o...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•5 years ago

16 Replies

Issues at 15 minutes

I know the toxic 10 is popular but I seem to have developed an issue with 15 minutes. The gremlins come out in full force I do manage to work through it and...

I know the toxic 10 is popular but I seem to have developed an issue with 15 min...

Sp81

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5

W5R2 ✅ done!! Had to speed it up a bit to dodge the swans protecting nine cygnets on the tow path. Poor dog was quite traumatised! 🏃🏼‍♀️🐕🦢

W5R2 ✅ done!! Had to speed it up a bit to dodge the swans protecting nine cygnet...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

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Wk2r1

Well that was tough! It was warm out but I wasn't expecting to find it that tough. Feel a bit disheartened as I got to 20 minutes straight running last summer...

Well that was tough! It was warm out but I wasn't expecting to find it that toug...

Emcdee

•5 years ago

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Unable to start W9! Feeling sorry for myself!

Well, after my dramatic end to week 8 I am now resting. Been to have my elbow checked but they say no fractures just trauma to the elbow! As you can see it’s...

Well, after my dramatic end to week 8 I am now resting. Been to have my elbow ch...

Cally73

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

I wish I'd read this article when my children were younger - I always felt guilty taking time for me

https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/news/a28084960/this-girl-can-mum-study/ The children of more active mums are more likely to be active!

https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/news/a28084960/this-girl-can-mum-study/ The chil...

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2r1 feeling positive just needhelp with knee problems

Wasn’t looking forward to start run today as I struggled with week 1 but actually enjoyed the run, drank a glass of water and used a knee support, the sun was...

Wasn’t looking forward to start run today as I struggled with week 1 but actuall...

Patsy63

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Week 2 Run 3

Dripping in sweat after that run 😅the runs are picking up but I’m finding it easier and easier I can tell I’m getting stronger and fitter and I can feel it....

Dripping in sweat after that run 😅the runs are picking up but I’m finding it ea...

Ando_k18

•5 years ago

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I feel addicted on running

I am leaving on vacations tomorrow and the only think i have in mind is where I ll be running when I arrive there. Do I have a problem? I am just in the 7th...

I am leaving on vacations tomorrow and the only think i have in mind is where I ...

Dimi3is

Graduate•5 years ago

15 Replies

Fashion or ‘it’s a must’?

Hi all, I’ve been reading a lot on the topic below, opinions are split, hence no clear answer yet. As a male, should I wear shorts on top of leggings? I don’t...

Hi all, I’ve been reading a lot on the topic below, opinions are split, hence n...

Tony1978

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

Race for Life muddy

W1R2 done

Who else has put weight on!

W9R3 So so happy!

Wk1 R3 a struggle!

Week 5 - Run 2

Wk2 c25k run 2

Week 6 run 2 ✅

Swansea beach 5.9 k run

Haven’t posted in a while happy to say W8r2 done 😊

I ran 5k

W6/3

W6R1

Glorious run

W5R3 encouragement!

Week 4 Run 1

Week 5 run 2 - errrr nope lol 😂😂😂

It's too warm for running 😳

Week 7 completed in 2 months 😂

Suddenly went to pieces w8 r3

Couch to.... how far? - My journey

Issues at 15 minutes

W5

Wk2r1

Unable to start W9! Feeling sorry for myself!

I wish I'd read this article when my children were younger - I always felt guilty taking time for me

W2r1 feeling positive just needhelp with knee problems

Week 2 Run 3

I feel addicted on running

Fashion or ‘it’s a must’?

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