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Week 2 run 1. On my 4th 90 second run I had to pull up and stop as I got a sharp pain in my left calf. I stretched it out and gave my calf a bit of a massage...

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Pain in calf during run.

Week 2 run 1. On my 4th 90 second run I had to pull up and stop as I got a sharp...

Snowwhitebee

•5 years ago

For those of you that are further along On your journey than week one why not try the first run again, Today I thought it’s too hot out there to run so I...

Week 1, run 1, 🌞 stay safe in the heat 🌞.

For those of you that are further along On your journey than week one why not tr...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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Calories

I know it depends on how fast you’ve run, distance etc but is there any way of gauging roughly how many calories each run would burn?

I know it depends on how fast you’ve run, distance etc but is there any way of g...

JulieMae

•5 years ago

So on today's early morning run I decided to try something different, dug out the old mp3 player and stuck it on shuffle. Spent the last half hour listening to...

Welcome distraction on a hot run

So on today's early morning run I decided to try something different, dug out th...

Fioona

•5 years ago

Last Friday I was involved in a 3 car smash. I ran the first run of week 5 on Monday, god knows why. The shock of the crash has affected me quite badly and...

W5R1

Last Friday I was involved in a 3 car smash. I ran the first run of week 5 on Mo...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Quest week 4, the cooler version.

RFC, in her wisdom, suggests care during this potentially hot week. My suggestion is to go early. It had been a long steep slog to get back nearly to the...

RFC, in her wisdom, suggests care during this potentially hot week. My suggesti...

Hatman

Graduate•5 years ago

Hi everyone! I’m on my second run of CT5K! I used to run a lot but stopped for a while and the smoking and drinking took over! Now trying to get healthier and...

Getting back into running

Hi everyone! I’m on my second run of CT5K! I used to run a lot but stopped for a...

littlesmurf94

•5 years ago

I’m on W8R3 and have registered with Park Run but I’m too scared to actually go along for the first time in case I can’t keep up or I come last, has anyone...

Park Run trepidation

I’m on W8R3 and have registered with Park Run but I’m too scared to actually go ...

Pinknfluffylady

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running is crazy!

Into the post-graduation consolidation runs now. All was going fine but for the last three I have had to stop at around the 3.5K mark and walk for a minute or...

Into the post-graduation consolidation runs now. All was going fine but for the...

bracknellbadger

Graduate•5 years ago

Jesus Mary and Joseph that was harder than I thought it would be. The park I run in has no breeze either so this heat really takes its toll! BUT I did it! The...

W2D1

Jesus Mary and Joseph that was harder than I thought it would be. The park I run...

Emolie

•5 years ago

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First run completed!!

I’m Saz, I’ve just joined and completed week 1 run 1 yesterday. So far so good but I’m obviously not as fit as I thought!!

I’m Saz, I’ve just joined and completed week 1 run 1 yesterday. So far so good b...

Overthinker51

•5 years ago

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First 10K to match first 100 days smoke free

And there’s a big ‘’thank you’’ to you again, to all of you cheering me up along the way. Today is the day of sub 1h 10k, 100 days away from cigs.

And there’s a big ‘’thank you’’ to you again, to all of you cheering me up along...

Tony1978

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lovely Run

Well I didn’t get to run last night as didn’t get home from hospital till after 10pm. So up early this morning and have completed week 2 😁. Now back to...

Well I didn’t get to run last night as didn’t get home from hospital till after...

Twinkle9

Graduate•5 years ago

So I got up extra early and was running at 6am, early for me, to avoid the heat. Still felt like a hard slog today. And still felt v warm. Have cut down to 2...

W7, R3 feeling hot hot hot!

So I got up extra early and was running at 6am, early for me, to avoid the heat....

Bookloverabc

Graduate•5 years ago

Woo Hoo! GRADUATION DAY 👩‍🎓 🎓💪🙌. Sooo hot this morning, even at 7am, but plodded along and DID IT! Plan to do my first Park Run on Saturday to...

(RE) GRADUATION

Woo Hoo! GRADUATION DAY 👩‍🎓 🎓💪🙌. Sooo hot this morning, even at 7am, but p...

missanticrowd

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3

Week 3 Run 1 completed going well so far .Loving this app 💪💪💪❤

scuba007

•5 years ago

Did my second run of week 4 yesterday and failed to run the last minute. Is anybody else finding it really hard to do each week? I’m running really slowly too

Failed week 4

Did my second run of week 4 yesterday and failed to run the last minute. Is anyb...

Moomeister

Graduate•5 years ago

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Oh yeah!!! Oh my!!! 🏃🏻‍♀️🎓🏃🏻‍♀️

I did it! Misty morning. New music, not planned but the first 3 tracks.... Where’s your head at, shaking that ass, friends/you’ll never be alone again..(not...

I did it! Misty morning. New music, not planned but the first 3 tracks.... Wher...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R1 Apologies Shroppie Boat Sleepers

To anyone who was sleeping peacefully on their narrow boat this morning; woken by thudding, heavy breathing and the hissing of “Get on Enzo” I apologise...

To anyone who was sleeping peacefully on their narrow boat this morning; woken b...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

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Oh yeah!!! Oh my!!! 🏃🏻‍♀️🎓🏃🏻‍♀️

I did it! Misty morning. New music, not planned but first the first 3 tracks.... Where’s your head at, shaking that ass, friends/you’ll never be alone...

I did it! Misty morning. New music, not planned but first the first 3 tracks.......

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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I am an athlete!!! (sort of)

A few weeks ago I was on here complaining about not losing weight after week 2. Last night I did my graduation run! Still not lost weight but don't seem to...

A few weeks ago I was on here complaining about not losing weight after week 2. ...

Thingy0303

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3

Just completed first run of week 3 and feeling good. I started my knee exercises on Sunday and will do them daily. Knee also feels good.

Just completed first run of week 3 and feeling good. I started my knee exercises...

calcon

Graduate•5 years ago

Hello It's going to be 32-37 in London this week and I am really not good with heat. I am starting week 7 which is 25' runs, and I am considering postponing...

Running in the heat or postponing?

Hello It's going to be 32-37 in London this week and I am really not good with ...

Murielbez

Graduate•5 years ago

2nd was a bit of a flat one.. Positive got out early but it was just a bit dull.. Had music on, again no one around but didnt get adrenalin rush of being able...

W2R2 non descript

2nd was a bit of a flat one.. Positive got out early but it was just a bit dull....

Pdb48

Graduate•5 years ago

Longevity is not legality.that it's taking this long doesn't mean it should be so.the universe has given us the opportunity to correct anything we truly dont...

Longevity is not legality

Longevity is not legality.that it's taking this long doesn't mean it should be s...

Williamsnate

•5 years ago

Hi everyone, am Lisa and I’ve just joined x

Hi

MrsA1104

•5 years ago

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week six was facing the wall of excuses

Yes in deedie, I just finished week six! This week was a true test of will. Normally I run in the woods counting fawns and butterflies on the way but I found...

Yes in deedie, I just finished week six! This week was a true test of will. No...

Maud42

Graduate•5 years ago