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w5r2 - It got messy!!!

Just thought post today sharing my run/walk/plod experience from yesterday. I was away visiting my parents and decided it would be nice to do my run in the...

Just thought post today sharing my run/walk/plod experience from yesterday. I wa...

Nolslynch

•4 years ago

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2nd week starts on Saturday

Finished my first week yesterday now to start week 2 on saturday gonna start doing some stretches thing is shall I do a few b4 I run or after or both ?

Finished my first week yesterday now to start week 2 on saturday gonna start doi...

Jb45

•4 years ago

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Week Four. Run Three

On Wednesday, I referred to this mornings early run as being at daft o'clock. It's just gone 3.30am, and I've now completed the final run of week 4. Shift...

On Wednesday, I referred to this mornings early run as being at daft o'clock. It...

LittleIreland

Graduate•4 years ago

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Trouble completing week 9 on my own

Hi everyone. I am on my second couch to 5k and I have found this second time harder. I never seem to feel fitter. Last Friday I ran the first run of week 9...

Hi everyone. I am on my second couch to 5k and I have found this second time har...

Newzealand1

•4 years ago

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Newbeeeee 👋👋👋

Hey everyone.... to cut a long story short it's time to shift this weight...it really is thee only big thing that taints my life...it pulls me back..im a happy...

Hey everyone.... to cut a long story short it's time to shift this weight...it r...

cheyzee

•4 years ago

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W7R1 was not a surprise

I knew it was coming..I got told! I never meant to find out; why spoil it for myself eh? (ho-hum!). Anyway, for a few days then leading up to this run, I kept...

I knew it was coming..I got told! I never meant to find out; why spoil it for m...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•4 years ago

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Actually enjoying it

I’m training to run a 10k in aid of Macmillan nurses, I’ve never done anything like this I’m 20 stone but loving the running /jogging just completed week 5.2...

I’m training to run a 10k in aid of Macmillan nurses, I’ve never done anything l...

coops22

Graduate•4 years ago

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WEEK5 RUN1

Left a lil bit too long between my last run and this run, but managed the 3x 5 mins pretty well! Bring on 5.2, 5.3 looks a lil scary tho. 👀

Left a lil bit too long between my last run and this run, but managed the 3x 5 m...

erinwezza

•4 years ago

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Week 7 DONE

That’s week 7 in the bag. 25 mins was the target but I ran for around 35mins. Looking forward to the lighter nights and enjoying running once again. 🏃‍♀️🥂

That’s week 7 in the bag. 25 mins was the target but I ran for around 35mins. Lo...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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20 mins running ... I can't quite believe it

Week 5 run 3 was HARD. My pace ended up being very slow but I got there. I hadn't done anything since Saturday so I think that made it a bit harder. Roll on...

Week 5 run 3 was HARD. My pace ended up being very slow but I got there. I hadn'...

Ragdoll_fiona

•4 years ago

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1st timer!

Just got back from my first run! 🥳 Thinking of rewarding myself! 😂

RugbyPablo

•4 years ago

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Week 7 finished😊

Just home from W7R3. This was the toughest one of the week 7 runs for me. Dragged myself though the last 5 minutes whereas I had felt quite comfortable on the...

Just home from W7R3. This was the toughest one of the week 7 runs for me. Dragge...

Emmaliz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6 run1

Realy enjoyed my run tonight. The app gave up just before my last run so timed it myself! Anyone else have that trouble?

Realy enjoyed my run tonight. The app gave up just before my last run so timed i...

Teener2

•4 years ago

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Run Bug

I must have the bug. I'm into 2nd week of running, and before I started C25K whenever I see people running in the rain I always said yo myself they must be...

I must have the bug. I'm into 2nd week of running, and before I started C25K wh...

Gregob

•4 years ago

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W9R1 and finally made it outside!

Having done the first 8 weeks on my treadmill (which has been gathered dust for the last 10 years😂) I plucked up courage yesterday to finally run outside (in...

Having done the first 8 weeks on my treadmill (which has been gathered dust for ...

Harvs9

•4 years ago

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Loving it!! W7R2

I just love running! About 15mins into the run I just zone out and don’t even realise I’m running! It’s like meditation 🧘‍♀️ I’m becoming addicted...

I just love running! About 15mins into the run I just zone out and don’t even re...

Daroo

Graduate•4 years ago

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OMG Wk6R3

I’m just going to crawl to the bathroom, I think my hubby may have to pick me up and chuck me in the bath, then get a crane to lift me out!!! I did it my knees...

I’m just going to crawl to the bathroom, I think my hubby may have to pick me up...

Spanielmomma

Graduate•4 years ago

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First 5k in years!!

Having finished c25k a few months ago now, I never actually covered 5k in my 30 minutes (which I know is perfectly normal!!). The last few weeks I've been...

Having finished c25k a few months ago now, I never actually covered 5k in my 30 ...

Parky88

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yay I did it

Just back from my last run of week 6 in the pouring rain jumped over a few muddles but I really enjoyed it it’s so true when people say your legs just take you...

Just back from my last run of week 6 in the pouring rain jumped over a few muddl...

Summerlov

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1: Running and grieving

My father passed away on Monday and I was afraid I would not be able to run yesterday. But W8R1 went really well. I ran in my old neighborhood and enjoyed...

My father passed away on Monday and I was afraid I would not be able to run yest...

CarnationTheCat

Graduate•4 years ago

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I'm kind of new here and starting week 1 - and just found that my mind is the enemy.

Hello, I signed up for this forum years ago, but not only did I not just never have the courage to post it, but I couldn't actually run. I spent hours reading...

Hello, I signed up for this forum years ago, but not only did I not just never h...

venturieta

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 (woop woop) and then W6R1 today ... in the rain, again

Did W5R3 on Monday evening but didn't get to post it because ...life. That run felt really good to reach 20 mins! So chuffed! W6R1 today and it was wet and...

Did W5R3 on Monday evening but didn't get to post it because ...life. That run f...

MrWomble

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation 4.... or W11R1!

Yep, still going. Went for an evening run again last night. Was a different location, all up hill for the first half, and all downhill for the 2nd. As...

Yep, still going. Went for an evening run again last night. Was a different lo...

layzellm

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 2 ☔️🏃‍♂️

Raining 🐈 and 🐕 here today, but consolidation run 2 has to go ahead no matter what the weather. Within a minute of leaving home I ran through some big...

Raining 🐈 and 🐕 here today, but consolidation run 2 has to go ahead no matter...

MartinKH

Graduate•4 years ago

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Another problem!

I misread which run to do next. Thinking the run number was the one below the one in the blue circle when actually it must have been the the one in the blue...

I misread which run to do next. Thinking the run number was the one below the on...

Ada72

•4 years ago

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Weather

Who is running in the rain today I can’t decide to go or not I want to finish week 6

Who is running in the rain today I can’t decide to go or not I want to finish we...

Summerlov

Graduate•4 years ago

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Weather

Who is running in the rain today I can’t decide to go or not lol I want to finish week 6

Who is running in the rain today I can’t decide to go or not lol I want to finis...

Summerlov

Graduate•4 years ago

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Educating Enid - Wet Running Gear

My "inner Enid" chose the wet weather running gear for this afternoon. It was the only way she was going outside. The umbrella rather got in the way! But she...

My "inner Enid" chose the wet weather running gear for this afternoon. It was th...

Nilsam

Graduate•4 years ago

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Battle with my brain

W2R3 done. Oh my god that was the hardest yet. Run 2 this week was relatively easy. I even enjoyed parts of it. I struggled really badly today and came the...

W2R3 done. Oh my god that was the hardest yet. Run 2 this week was relatively ea...

Sarah2706

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R1&2

I thought I’d posted my previous run by, alas, no😂 I must say, I am impressed. Both with myself and the gradual increases in the running work. The hardest...

I thought I’d posted my previous run by, alas, no😂 I must say, I am impressed....

iBard

Graduate•4 years ago

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All posts for March 2020

w5r2 - It got messy!!!

2nd week starts on Saturday

Week Four. Run Three

Trouble completing week 9 on my own

Newbeeeee 👋👋👋

W7R1 was not a surprise

Actually enjoying it

WEEK5 RUN1

Week 7 DONE

20 mins running ... I can't quite believe it

1st timer!

Week 7 finished😊

Wk6 run1

Run Bug

W9R1 and finally made it outside!

Loving it!! W7R2

OMG Wk6R3

First 5k in years!!

Yay I did it

W8R1: Running and grieving

I'm kind of new here and starting week 1 - and just found that my mind is the enemy.

W5R3 (woop woop) and then W6R1 today ... in the rain, again

Consolidation 4.... or W11R1!

Consolidation run 2 ☔️🏃‍♂️

Another problem!

Weather

Weather

Educating Enid - Wet Running Gear

Battle with my brain

W2R1&2

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