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Graduation in Marakesh not going to plan due to Camels, culture and vodka

Finished week 8 in Marakesh was hoping to graduate here but then culture got in the way been to some amazing place Rabat, Casablanca and Tariq square. Been on...

Finished week 8 in Marakesh was hoping to graduate here but then culture got in ...

Roxy71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Return to running.

So I am finally going to get round to running again. I have noticed a total turn in my mental health since I stopped. I'm setting myself a goal to run a 5k in...

So I am finally going to get round to running again. I have noticed a total turn...

jessieb887

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yay only gone and done it

Yes completed c25k Feels fantastic. Steady running for 30mins Going forward want do hill work but not sure where to start how many to start with How many...

Yes completed c25k Feels fantastic. Steady running for 30mins Going forward wa...

Jayparr1969

Graduate•4 years ago

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Coach Tattie starting today.....

OK, so after becoming very unfit and very over weight. (combination of my dad dying suddenly 4 years ago, having a baby 3 years ago and using both as excuse to...

OK, so after becoming very unfit and very over weight. (combination of my dad dy...

Emma80

•4 years ago

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W11R2 or more consolidation....

I am still going. Those damned mental gremlins reappeared this weekend though. I have my first organized 'race' at the MK Festival of Running 5K next...

I am still going. Those damned mental gremlins reappeared this weekend though....

layzellm

Graduate•4 years ago

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Is it Spring?

Today just had to be a run day even though it’s a busy one. So did my 30 min consolidation. Walked up a short incline then did another 5 min run so that felt...

Today just had to be a run day even though it’s a busy one. So did my 30 min co...

Nymahchai

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1 Wet foot but otherwise loved it!

Well another one in the bag, tough start as had to start uphill but once in my stride it was good, still slow but keeping going. About 10 mins in Tia got...

Well another one in the bag, tough start as had to start uphill but once in my s...

Phdgranny

Graduate•4 years ago

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First outside run!

Week 7, run 1 - first run not using the treadmill. What a joy to be outside and the time passed so quickly! Thoroughly enjoyed it (never thought I’d be saying...

Week 7, run 1 - first run not using the treadmill. What a joy to be outside and ...

Becklegs

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R1 Complete!

Well, w6r3 doesn’t seem to have been a fluke lol. Surprisingly saw my first fellow jogger this morning! Run felt good again, it’s strange when you start to...

Well, w6r3 doesn’t seem to have been a fluke lol. Surprisingly saw my first fel...

JonnyBeGood

Graduate•4 years ago

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After feeling great for completing wk1 my 1st run of wk2 left me with severe pain in both knees which affected my mood in negative way.

Shall I continue or is this not for me :(

Jezpa

•4 years ago

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Rising up back on the streets

Yo Adrienne ! W7R2 complete, it’s getting easier and recovery time has vastly improved, I’ve found the biggest thing for me is I don’t get out of breath like I...

Yo Adrienne ! W7R2 complete, it’s getting easier and recovery time has vastly im...

Couchphoenix

Graduate•4 years ago

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App crashed

Hi, did my first solo run at the weekend. All good apart from the app crashing between runs 1&2, not to be resurrected. Has anyone else had this problem? Is...

Hi, did my first solo run at the weekend. All good apart from the app crashing b...

greenfairy43

•4 years ago

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Newbie

Hi ,.I'm John. I have never done more than walk round a big field hitting a little white ball. . At 53 and overweight I figured I needed a more exercise. I'm...

Hi ,.I'm John. I have never done more than walk round a big field hitting a litt...

Jpu1966

•4 years ago

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Park Run Done ! But not finished Couchto5k

I will never run 5k in 30 mins ! But have set target of running it all and not worrying of time. Walked and ran on Saturday at Parkrun and was pleased with...

I will never run 5k in 30 mins ! But have set target of running it all and not w...

Mawford1

•4 years ago

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Did it!

Yesterday week9 run3. Chuffed to bits. Now for a Park Run

Stellarun

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run completed

Ok so I’ve managed to complete my WK, R1 and feel great 😊

sczoo26

•4 years ago

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Happiness

before this app I basically never did cardio my whole life. I always gave up in the first few minutes, convincing myself that my walks were also jogs. It...

before this app I basically never did cardio my whole life. I always gave up i...

Cutejog

•4 years ago

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Week 1, Run 2, Attempt 2.

Nailed it this morning! Though not without my usual comedy of errors ;) Woke early, as per my new regime, and peered out of the window to check on the...

Nailed it this morning! Though not without my usual comedy of errors ;) Woke ear...

Simon_RM

•4 years ago

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Week 2 Done.

Today I completed run 3 of week 2. I have been running every second day and today was my first Sunday. With my new shoes I was happy but my routine had...

Today I completed run 3 of week 2. I have been running every second day and toda...

AineB2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5.1 #2 Back after a month

Back in the groove after a full month off with a cold and chest infection. I'd got to W6.1 in February, so dropped back a week to see how I'd cope. The 3x5min...

Back in the groove after a full month off with a cold and chest infection. I'd g...

GrandpaSteve

•4 years ago

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Starting over again

After little niggles and general lack of motivation I stopped running and piled the weight back on. Well I’ve started C25K again completed week3 run 2 and...

After little niggles and general lack of motivation I stopped running and piled ...

Mightymags

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 complete!!!

I just ran for 20 minutes straight!!!!! I cannot stress enough how much the app has transformed my life, I never for one minute thought I would enjoy running...

I just ran for 20 minutes straight!!!!! I cannot stress enough how much the app ...

JellyWarBean

•4 years ago

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First run

Hi having had the app on my phone for a little while and not actually used it, I thought I would give it a go. Managed to complete the run without feeling too...

Hi having had the app on my phone for a little while and not actually used it, I...

Spanners117

•4 years ago

9 Replies

After C25K

Since graduating, I've pushed on with my running. I bought a set of running clothes and have found using the right gear does make a difference. Probably the...

Since graduating, I've pushed on with my running. I bought a set of running clot...

oaprunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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ELATION OVERLOAD, HAPPY GRADUATE ALERT!!!

That’s it W9R3 done and to top it off it was a 5.2k in 33 mins. I’m so amazed I completed the programme, it has been absolutely amazing and the support from...

That’s it W9R3 done and to top it off it was a 5.2k in 33 mins. I’m so amazed I ...

Hymertrails

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it!

I did my graduation run this evening 🏃‍♀️ When I started C25K, I said no one would be more amazed than me if I finished and I was able to run for 30 minutes....

I did my graduation run this evening 🏃‍♀️ When I started C25K, I said no one w...

agirlinwinter

Graduate•4 years ago

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OFF the COUCH... MARCH... WEEK 2... So... why on earth are you running????

Hi Off the Couchers.. Here we are again. Into March, which has, where I am, certainly came in like a lion...We have had snow, hail rain and wind... but, we...

Hi Off the Couchers.. Here we are again. Into March, which has, where I am, cert...

Oldfloss

Administrator•4 years ago

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Need some advice.....

So I got to week 8 run 1 which was 2 weeks ago, until a rubbish cold which turned into a nasty infection (now on antibiotics) took over. I think from Wednesday...

So I got to week 8 run 1 which was 2 weeks ago, until a rubbish cold which turne...

Secretfriend79

•4 years ago

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is it normal to have tummy cramps after running?

after running i'v started getting abdominal cramps, is this my tummy toning up or something else?

after running i'v started getting abdominal cramps, is this my tummy toning up o...

Teener2

•4 years ago

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Older beginner runners!

I’m a 60 year old lady who has decided to do something about my appalling lack of fitness. I’ve just completed wk6 run 2 - I’ve found it really hard. I seem to...

I’m a 60 year old lady who has decided to do something about my appalling lack o...

MaxMilo

•4 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for March 2020

Graduation in Marakesh not going to plan due to Camels, culture and vodka

Return to running.

Yay only gone and done it

Coach Tattie starting today.....

W11R2 or more consolidation....

Is it Spring?

W8R1 Wet foot but otherwise loved it!

First outside run!

W7R1 Complete!

After feeling great for completing wk1 my 1st run of wk2 left me with severe pain in both knees which affected my mood in negative way.

Rising up back on the streets

App crashed

Newbie

Park Run Done ! But not finished Couchto5k

Did it!

First run completed

Happiness

Week 1, Run 2, Attempt 2.

Week 2 Done.

W5.1 #2 Back after a month

Starting over again

Week 5 Run 3 complete!!!

First run

After C25K

ELATION OVERLOAD, HAPPY GRADUATE ALERT!!!

I did it!

OFF the COUCH... MARCH... WEEK 2... So... why on earth are you running????

Need some advice.....

is it normal to have tummy cramps after running?

Older beginner runners!

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