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Hi everyone. I’m a 58yr old woman, two stone overweight who hasn't done any exercise since my teens. I’ve got to Week 4 completing every run :) So...

Newby New Here

Hi everyone. I’m a 58yr old woman, two stone overweight who hasn't done any exer...

Goo2

•4 years ago

Week 5 r3 done!! I’m in shock! 60 yeRs old..never ran in my life, but over weight... can’t believe it! Think I’m hooked!

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Feeling proud!

Week 5 r3 done!! I’m in shock! 60 yeRs old..never ran in my life, but over weigh...

sailR

Graduate•4 years ago

Finally did what I thought was impossible and graduated. Need to consolidate and get my speed up. The programme is easy to follow and makes you believe in...

Graduated yesterday

Finally did what I thought was impossible and graduated. Need to consolidate an...

Leme

•4 years ago

Well this is a good sight to see!!! Wasn’t sure how today would go, ran in new trainers 👟 (walked 5K in them yesterday to wear them in) but they were great. I...

W8 R3 - ✔️

Well this is a good sight to see!!! Wasn’t sure how today would go, ran in new t...

Busylady1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

Today was week 5 run 2, I can almost taste the longer run on Friday. It is hot today, I was going to go down to the local ParkRun course and do todays run...

Today was week 5 run 2, I can almost taste the longer run on Friday. It is hot t...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

Hi All, after an extremely long hiatus through injury and a diagnosis of (very early) onset osteoporosis arthritis I’m thinking of starting up my running...

Back to the start?

Hi All, after an extremely long hiatus through injury and a diagnosis of (very e...

AngryFlower

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R2

Got up early to run. Beautiful at 6 this morning. So excited one more run and I am in final week!

Got up early to run. Beautiful at 6 this morning. So excited one more run and I ...

SUEHANDLEY6

Graduate•4 years ago

Just completed W4R3...even though it’s early it’s already HOT!!! Looking forward to starting W5 in a few days, I feel ready, 5 minute running stunts seem to...

W4R3

Just completed W4R3...even though it’s early it’s already HOT!!! Looking forward...

Els_runs

Graduate•4 years ago

Well after my super positive w8r1, I was feeling really good this morning about my 2nd run. Bloody hell did I struggle?! I actually gave up after running 10...

Week 8 run 2

Well after my super positive w8r1, I was feeling really good this morning about ...

Jojo1111

•4 years ago

Injury to knee , strained medial ligament. Feel so upset as had to stop running due to the pain. Got to W6 R1. Any tips on recovering and should you start...

Knee injury

Injury to knee , strained medial ligament. Feel so upset as had to stop running ...

Kneejerker

•4 years ago

Pretty surprised I managed this!. Be good if there was another app for the weak willed among us who can still blindly follow instruction. I fear I may...

W9R3

Pretty surprised I managed this!. Be good if there was another app for the weak ...

Lazylumps

Graduate•4 years ago

Completed this run this am & it was surprisingly okay. The weather was gorgeous out there, it was starting to warm up (I overslept & had meant to be out...

W5 r2

Completed this run this am & it was surprisingly okay. The weather was gorgeous ...

Needtoescapepo20

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R2 first unfinished run

In the the last minute of W9R1 I got a pain in my right calf so gave myself an extra couple of days before r2 but about 2 mins in to running the pain was back...

In the the last minute of W9R1 I got a pain in my right calf so gave myself an e...

Mazz11

•4 years ago

I wish I would listen when my body talks to me!!! Now after W7 R2 I have a huge blister on each foot as my shoes have gone out of shape, just ordered some new...

bad blisters on both feet

I wish I would listen when my body talks to me!!! Now after W7 R2 I have a huge...

Peawee

Graduate•4 years ago

I’m going out for W2 R2 later. It’ll still be quite hot. Any tips for running in the sun and cooling down afterwards?

W2 R2...it’s hot.

I’m going out for W2 R2 later. It’ll still be quite hot. Any tips for running i...

secondhalf

Graduate•4 years ago

Well my trusted running buddy and I set out early for a good comfortable run. I had listened to what is expected of me after w4r3 to get my headspace in the...

W5R1. Happy Happy Happy

Well my trusted running buddy and I set out early for a good comfortable run. I...

GetFitMum71

•4 years ago

We ran almost 3k so should be a bit pleased but today’s run went wrong from the word go Firstly we went really early for us to beat the heat and found a...

We broke the rules and look what happened

We ran almost 3k so should be a bit pleased but today’s run went wrong from the ...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 R3 on the hottest day of the year

I am so glad I went out and did it. I am still fighting with ‘my demons’ before and during every run, and it was no different today, when I was thinking that...

I am so glad I went out and did it. I am still fighting with ‘my demons’ before...

Joisrunningnow

Graduate•4 years ago

What is the reason for going back to interval running in week 6 run 1 and 2 ? this is by no means a criticism, i'm just curious ? 🤔

Why ?

What is the reason for going back to interval running in week 6 run 1 and 2 ? th...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

Oof it was hot out there this morning even at 6 am but I knew I had to get out early or not at all. Hooray for early summer mornings and nobody else being...

5K 🐌 and not feeling scunnered 😜

Oof it was hot out there this morning even at 6 am but I knew I had to get out e...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•4 years ago

16 Replies

Week 7, Run 2

I'm still as slow as a tortoise but I'm doing it - 25 minutes non stop. Go me! I was surprised this morning when Michael said only 60 seconds to go. I actually...

I'm still as slow as a tortoise but I'm doing it - 25 minutes non stop. Go me! I...

Jillybean0141

Graduate•4 years ago

Wow. Even though I went for my run at 7am this morning (which as a teen, even being up at that time is rare in itself) it was absolutely roasting. Definitely...

Am I running abroad???

Wow. Even though I went for my run at 7am this morning (which as a teen, even be...

runforfun_

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

In a funk

Please help, I’ve managed to get myself into a funk! I was really enjoying running until I got to W5R3 and managed to convince myself there was no way I could...

Please help, I’ve managed to get myself into a funk! I was really enjoying runn...

SmonicaB

•4 years ago

6 Replies

W7R1 - well that was hot!

Even at 6am this morning it was getting warm! First 10 mins, as usual, felt difficult but that settled as I got into my pace! I think the heat made it...

Even at 6am this morning it was getting warm! First 10 mins, as usual, felt ...

Iamaki74

Graduate•4 years ago

Just back from the final run of week 6 - a bit later than usual and it was hot (will be far hotter later). After the first two runs of week 6 having walking I...

Week 6 completed.

Just back from the final run of week 6 - a bit later than usual and it was hot ...

Overweightandunfit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated 🎓🎓🎓🎓

I have only gone a graduated 🎓 I can’t believe in 9 weeks I have achieved so much, just running for 60s in week one was a struggle and to think I can now do...

I have only gone a graduated 🎓 I can’t believe in 9 weeks I have achieved so mu...

-Jelly-Tot-

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Wk3 run 1

.... so that’s a big step up! @#£& (insert your favourite expletive here) That said, I did it. Then I caught sight of my reflection. I didn’t know it was...

.... so that’s a big step up! @#£& (insert your favourite expletive here) Tha...

Hally1973

•4 years ago