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Forgot to post that I’d completed week 8

Sunday I went out and tried a bit of slow jogging thanks to advice on here, whilst my friend did week five. Think I managed to follow how your supposed to do...

Sunday I went out and tried a bit of slow jogging thanks to advice on here, whil...

DottyF

Graduate•4 years ago

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Post Graduation Blues or Worse

My running is falling apart but I'm not sure why. I have trouble with my calves all the way but finished week 9 running at 6.5 km/h followed that up with...

My running is falling apart but I'm not sure why. I have trouble with my calves ...

The_Real_BFG

Graduate•4 years ago

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Cold, Dark, Raining, Magic Plan

I intended to run slow for 35 minutes today but arrived home to find Willow expecting to run 15 minutes, so as it was cold almost dark and raining I agreed, we...

I intended to run slow for 35 minutes today but arrived home to find Willow expe...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 9.1✅

Getting back from my 30min trot. The trot is on Strava. My name is not Victor Meldrew but I think I am older than him. Probably the only thing we have in...

Getting back from my 30min trot. The trot is on Strava. My name is not Victor Me...

Tbae

•4 years ago

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3 runs in 7 days ?

How important is it to complete the three runs in a seven day week ? I've done two this week but I'm working Friday to Monday so won't be able to complete week...

How important is it to complete the three runs in a seven day week ? I've done t...

Fiftydad

•4 years ago

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Week one...

Started couch to 5k this week, love it, trying to fit it in around a shift job.

Fiftydad

•4 years ago

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W8R3 - goodbye week 8!

Had a good steady run on my usual towpath route. I used to really notice the few pathetically small “hills” (bridges and locks) but I completely forgot about...

Had a good steady run on my usual towpath route. I used to really notice the few...

Sook2

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R3 done!

I have done it! The last run of week 8 is over! I still struggle a bit mentally half way through the run but I keep going anyway. And today I pushed myself a...

I have done it! The last run of week 8 is over! I still struggle a bit mentally ...

anijusia

Graduate•4 years ago

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I just did it

WOYZER .. so chuffed .. so puffed ! Thank you Laura from turning the couch into a jogger ! 😊😊

WOYZER .. so chuffed .. so puffed ! Thank you Laura from turning the couch into...

Kingfisher29

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 and something nice

Hi everybody, I’ve done R2 today, so no more intervals now, unless I have to repeat at some point. Went quite well after the initial (now expected) struggle...

Hi everybody, I’ve done R2 today, so no more intervals now, unless I have to rep...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•4 years ago

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WARNING! Shoe Porn may seriously damage your wallet 👟❤️😂

Just about to take these bad boyz out for a spin! And wearing socks for the first time! ❤️🙏😂

Just about to take these bad boyz out for a spin! And wearing socks for the fir...

AliHC

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5, R3: I. Just. Ran. For. 20. Minutes.

Woooohoooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃😊

RunawayBetty

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6r2

Lovely run by the sea this morning, legs are aching now in a good way!

Narutorun

•4 years ago

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Nearly there

Beautiful sunny day today, went for a run to de-stress and clear my head, managed 4.5k today furthest I have ever run, couldn’t complete the 5k was bursting...

Beautiful sunny day today, went for a run to de-stress and clear my head, manage...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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First consolidation run

Today was my first run without Laura. It was strange not having her periodic bursts of encouragement. I am so used to my route the various milestones, a bridge...

Today was my first run without Laura. It was strange not having her periodic bur...

Ginter

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still running - sort of!

I graduated back in June and have continued to do 30/40 min runs 3x a week. I usually manage 4 to 5 k. I have no ambitions in running, just supplementing yoga...

I graduated back in June and have continued to do 30/40 min runs 3x a week. I us...

Astonechat

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R2

Probably my hardest run so far, just didn't feel right the whole time 🙃 maybe because I was in a bad mood, or because I haven't drank enough water and...

Probably my hardest run so far, just didn't feel right the whole time 🙃 maybe b...

Yogibear012

•4 years ago

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Running shoes

Question for you they say you feet swell when you run so how tight do you do your running shoes,if you do them to tight will cause pain in your feet and ankles...

Question for you they say you feet swell when you run so how tight do you do you...

pete1212

Graduate•4 years ago

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Cold short run!!!!

Did a short run today as it was very cold and my ankle was painful. Been sore for a few weeks now maybe trip to physio needed

Did a short run today as it was very cold and my ankle was painful. Been sore f...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Low back pain after jogging..

Just finished week 3, getting some low back ache the morning after jogging Any tips please?

Just finished week 3, getting some low back ache the morning after jogging Any t...

Happymel

Graduate•4 years ago

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First 30 Minutes

Managed 30 minutes end September but had got bit bored so did it after about 7 weeks!! Nothing more til yesterday and managed another 30 minutes, but only...

Managed 30 minutes end September but had got bit bored so did it after about 7 w...

glacierqueen

•4 years ago

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Starting C25K when overweight?

I'm about 20 KG's overweight and given that I'm a pretty big guy at 6' 2" (188 Cm)and a current weight of 122 KG's (269 Lbs) What if anything should I be aware...

I'm about 20 KG's overweight and given that I'm a pretty big guy at 6' 2" (188 C...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7D2

I think I'm starting to run a little bit rather than just jog. I'm not focusing too much on speed but I think it is starting to come naturally. I could feel...

I think I'm starting to run a little bit rather than just jog. I'm not focusing ...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 complete 👍

1 down 11 to go

Fireheart

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 3 done!

Not jogged for a week as been away so was dreading it. But actually went ok.. feeling a little smug!

Not jogged for a week as been away so was dreading it. But actually went ok.. f...

Happymel

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st run/puff!!

Ok so it went well although my ankles were hurting to start with and I did do warm up and down. Good start and looking forward to next run!

Ok so it went well although my ankles were hurting to start with and I did do wa...

BKnickerleg2

•4 years ago

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Flipping love the running!

Some of you may know, I’ve restarted c25k after 4 months no running re very problematic shin splints. It’s very slow progress, did wk 1 and then chest...

Some of you may know, I’ve restarted c25k after 4 months no running re very prob...

Dowat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Anyone else struggling with drinking water now it's cooler?

I’ve never particularly drank much water, much prefer a mug of tea! In the summer I made myself drink water but now it’s cooler it’s the last thing I want to...

I’ve never particularly drank much water, much prefer a mug of tea! In the summe...

Allymally1

•4 years ago

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Week 5: You'll Be Ready

I was like many others with this week and had spent ages reading through posts from those about to run Week 5 and those who had graduated. The post below from...

I was like many others with this week and had spent ages reading through posts f...

Realitybites

•4 years ago

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Consolidation runs

After graduating last week , I did my first ever parkrun on saturday at dolgellau which was amazing , full of supportive and friendly people Did the 5km in...

After graduating last week , I did my first ever parkrun on saturday at dolgel...

MPB1973

Graduate•4 years ago

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All posts for November 2019

Forgot to post that I’d completed week 8

Post Graduation Blues or Worse

Cold, Dark, Raining, Magic Plan

Wk 9.1✅

3 runs in 7 days ?

Week one...

W8R3 - goodbye week 8!

W8R3 done!

I just did it

W6R2 and something nice

WARNING! Shoe Porn may seriously damage your wallet 👟❤️😂

W5, R3: I. Just. Ran. For. 20. Minutes.

W6r2

Nearly there

First consolidation run

Still running - sort of!

W3R2

Running shoes

Cold short run!!!!

Low back pain after jogging..

First 30 Minutes

Starting C25K when overweight?

W7D2

Week 1 complete 👍

Week 3 Run 3 done!

1st run/puff!!

Flipping love the running!

Anyone else struggling with drinking water now it's cooler?

Week 5: You'll Be Ready

Consolidation runs

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