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Running in the heat?

W7R3 done and so thankful for the cool rain. First time running in a whole week due to the heat and don't want that to happen again. Any tips for running now...

W7R3 done and so thankful for the cool rain. First time running in a whole week ...

Nuggets28

Graduate•5 years ago

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Starting Over Again

After a gap of over three years during which I have put on a lot of weight I am about to restart C25K. Wish me luck.

After a gap of over three years during which I have put on a lot of weight I am ...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tentative return

I had a brilliant hip replacement 7 months ago. Got my fitness back and just enjoyed day one, yeah!

I had a brilliant hip replacement 7 months ago. Got my fitness back and just e...

Jnola

•5 years ago

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Week 7 1st run done 😅 phew

Just finished first run on week 7 that was tough but kept going 😊

crainer

•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 3

I love running in the rain ☔️ first time today and it’s actually getting easier to run it feels amazing 🏃🏼‍♀️

I love running in the rain ☔️ first time today and it’s actually getting easier ...

Molzena

Graduate•5 years ago

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Thetford Parkrun - a very wet affair!

I really didn’t want to go today. I hadn’t run since Monday because of the high temperatures, so felt sluggish and unfit. However, I had stupidly texted my...

I really didn’t want to go today. I hadn’t run since Monday because of the high ...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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I win the bling for best supportive husband...came home to....

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it!!

Well after reading all the inspiring posts on here I decided to get out and do week 5 run 3. 20 mins in the pouring rain!!!! I had the common wobble of...

Well after reading all the inspiring posts on here I decided to get out and do w...

Alstars

•5 years ago

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Getting back into it

Hello. I used to run a lot when i was younger taking part in many cross country comps.... 10 years later and im a mewbie again. Comeleted my first week last...

Hello. I used to run a lot when i was younger taking part in many cross country ...

Coupeturbo

•5 years ago

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This sloth has just shuffled for 20 mins 😊

Well I can’t quite believe it but I’ve just completed the 20 min run on week 5 run 3! Starting to feel like the inner runner (plodder) in me is emerging. I...

Well I can’t quite believe it but I’ve just completed the 20 min run on week 5 r...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•5 years ago

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Parkrun PB

I have struggled to keep up the running in the last couple of weeks since graduation and have only run a couple of times in a week. I felt a bit like I was...

I have struggled to keep up the running in the last couple of weeks since gradua...

jmd104

Graduate•5 years ago

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I came 3rd

Hi, Today, having graduated yesterday, I went to London, ‘oh mum shall we do park run’ “what”. So borrowed hockey trainers, normal leggings, borrowed 1/2...

Hi, Today, having graduated yesterday, I went to London, ‘oh mum shall we do par...

Rogie55

Graduate•5 years ago

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unable to run since c25k graduation

I did a big push to complete the programme on 10th July with the last 6 runs in 12 days, feeling very positive although not easy, and followed up with 28k and...

I did a big push to complete the programme on 10th July with the last 6 runs in ...

Fitmo

•5 years ago

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W8r2 done!!! Smashed it!!!

I'm super proud of this run. Just because not only I could finish it even though it was hot, but because it is the fastest I ever been since starting C25K!!!...

I'm super proud of this run. Just because not only I could finish it even though...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Here we go then!! 🏃🏻‍♀️💕🏃🏻‍♀️

Can’t do till 10th Aug cos if work 😩 but will consolidate my butt off in the meantime 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Can’t do till 10th Aug cos if work 😩 but will consolidate my butt off in the me...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R2

Just getting into this but have found after both runs that it’s my shoulders that really hurt, not my legs! I know I’m tensing too much when running but can’t...

Just getting into this but have found after both runs that it’s my shoulders tha...

crawr19

•5 years ago

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Feeling great

Graduated a few weeks ago but still running can run for nearly 40 minutes now and really enjoying it . Time is a problem so I’m now trying to speed up and...

Graduated a few weeks ago but still running can run for nearly 40 minutes now an...

Cornwall1

Graduate•5 years ago

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We CAN do this!!

Last night, I ran wk7 r1 25 min run with the 5 min walks either end. Same as the last run of wk 6 and i cannot believe I can actually jog for 25mins, without...

Last night, I ran wk7 r1 25 min run with the 5 min walks either end. Same as the...

Sputnik73

•5 years ago

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W8 ✅ Done. Cool 😎

R2 was horrible this week. But today was much better. Even after hubby dragged me to the pub last night and plied me with grapefruit gin, then insisted we...

R2 was horrible this week. But today was much better. Even after hubby dragged m...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

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W3, checking in

I’m running my W3R3 tomorrow, and looking forward to it! Really pleased with R2, those 3 min intervals were still challenging, but in the end I felt like I...

I’m running my W3R3 tomorrow, and looking forward to it! Really pleased with R2,...

DrBunny

•5 years ago

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W3r2

Well that was different, I had a nice bit of drizzle to keep me cool, but I still feel really 🥵. Off for a shower and breakfast. Have a fab day all 😁

Well that was different, I had a nice bit of drizzle to keep me cool, but I st...

Twinkle9

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R1,,,, I RAN 3 MINUTES!!!!!!!!

Well that was a slight miracle... Thanks Michael Johnson.. I'll do my 5 minutes.. Then 90 secs run then 90 secs walk and then run for 3 minutes... Er u say...

Well that was a slight miracle... Thanks Michael Johnson.. I'll do my 5 minutes....

Pdb48

Graduate•5 years ago

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A hot week 7 done

Another week, another 3 runs done :) Got to admit this week was tough with the heat. I struggled with the motivation to leave the house for a run, and there...

Another week, another 3 runs done :) Got to admit this week was tough with the h...

Ksh83

Graduate•5 years ago

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Me again Papillon17 here

Today after all the morning rain found it dry and cooler tonight so went for a run. Just a little further and a little quicker in time from Tuesdays hot run....

Today after all the morning rain found it dry and cooler tonight so went for a r...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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Anyone else....

Get drunk and have challenges with your mates like "if you run a 22 minute 5k..I'll run an mara dressed as barbie" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Get drunk and have challenges with your mates like "if you run a 22 minute 5k..I...

Windoze

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk5R3

Just done WK5R3, hadn't been looking forward to it but it was totally fine, actually enjoyed it. This is from someone who quit smoking in March after 16 years,...

Just done WK5R3, hadn't been looking forward to it but it was totally fine, actu...

whatfuture

•5 years ago

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In other news......

Just come back from GP. Been told to start weaning BP meds as I thought I might need to having been a little light headed. Fitness levels ⬆️ blood pressure ⬇️⬇️

Just come back from GP. Been told to start weaning BP meds as I thought I might ...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Love running

Today I really didn’t want to run but the habit is set So after work and a cup of tea a bit of internet surfing and booking a holiday we set off It was good...

Today I really didn’t want to run but the habit is set So after work and a cup ...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Heat & California

I have been in California for a couple of months and it’s been so hot I’ve not bothered to run. It’ll hit me once home but if I did it once I can do it again...

I have been in California for a couple of months and it’s been so hot I’ve not b...

bizteach

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation number one 👍🏻

Scouted ParkRun course today with my friend and mentor Naomi (she’s in Ultra Marathon territory) . She has been so supportive of my running. Having only got to...

Scouted ParkRun course today with my friend and mentor Naomi (she’s in Ultra Mar...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

22 Replies

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All posts for July 2019

Running in the heat?

Starting Over Again

Tentative return

Week 7 1st run done 😅 phew

Week 8 run 3

Thetford Parkrun - a very wet affair!

I win the bling for best supportive husband...came home to....

I did it!!

Getting back into it

This sloth has just shuffled for 20 mins 😊

Parkrun PB

I came 3rd

unable to run since c25k graduation

W8r2 done!!! Smashed it!!!

Here we go then!! 🏃🏻‍♀️💕🏃🏻‍♀️

W1R2

Feeling great

We CAN do this!!

W8 ✅ Done. Cool 😎

W3, checking in

W3r2

W3R1,,,, I RAN 3 MINUTES!!!!!!!!

A hot week 7 done

Me again Papillon17 here

Anyone else....

Wk5R3

In other news......

Love running

Heat & California

Consolidation number one 👍🏻

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