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Drat you Jo Wicks W9r1

Did my first 30min run yesterday. It was a bit of a struggle because it was so humid but got through it slightly soggy. Then had to do the morning ’wake up’...

Did my first 30min run yesterday. It was a bit of a struggle because it was so h...

HappyNoodle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Beetroot face, just checking in 😂

When I returned from my 30 minute run this morning I certainly looked like l was giving a beetroot a good run for its money! Phew 😅 it was warm early today...

When I returned from my 30 minute run this morning I certainly looked like l was...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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New to forum ! Heading into week 7

Hi everyone! I’ve been a bit of a forum stalker reading all the advice and tips which have been very inspirational. Today was my last run of week 6 which I...

Hi everyone! I’ve been a bit of a forum stalker reading all the advice and tips...

BowlingT

Graduate•4 years ago

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From the 🥵 sweaty side.

Off the back of week 9 run 2 (yes delayed, week 9 has turned into a 12 day week for the 3 runs 🧐). I thought I would share a glimmer of hope for those maybe...

Off the back of week 9 run 2 (yes delayed, week 9 has turned into a 12 day week ...

Guru10

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25k advice on motivation

On week4, run 1, aching all over is this normal?

Fire2020

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Done ✅

Completed week 8 today 😁 legs felt heavy today, pushed through, going to take 2 days rest before starting Week 9! I can’t believe I’ve made it to graduation...

Completed week 8 today 😁 legs felt heavy today, pushed through, going to take 2...

-Jelly-Tot-

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 r2

Just completed-I am a morning runner so this was hard today, but couldn’t fit it in the morning and didn’t want to miss a day!! I got pins and needles in my...

Just completed-I am a morning runner so this was hard today, but couldn’t fit it...

DaisyCL

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 😩

Well, set out for my week 9 final run this afternoon, but unfortunately couldn’t finish it as I started having pain behind my right knee. I stopped running...

Well, set out for my week 9 final run this afternoon, but unfortunately couldn’t...

Suestudy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 complete😃week 5 tips and advice would be really appreciated!

Finally finished week 4 today! The 3 minute runs are now a breeze, never ever thought I’d say that!! Any tips for week 5? It seems like such a jump from week...

Finally finished week 4 today! The 3 minute runs are now a breeze, never ever th...

Ellaloux

Graduate•4 years ago

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Help, ouch

I was walking this aft and my knee gave way and I can't straighten it now, if I rest and ice it will I be able to do my wk9 run 2 in morning or should I wait a...

I was walking this aft and my knee gave way and I can't straighten it now, if I ...

Hanzy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 - scared of next step!

Just finished week 5 run 2 and trying to not get in my head about the next run - any advice?

Just finished week 5 run 2 and trying to not get in my head about the next run -...

Sjrogers

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 complete

Yes after a week off Ill. I managed to carry on with the programme and complete week 9 run 1. So happy.

Yes after a week off Ill. I managed to carry on with the programme and complete ...

Fitat54

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK8 R1

I'm saying nothing as I don't want to jinx things but I'm smiling 😊

3Sud

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

Started this run over a week ago, due to being busy around the garden last week decided to do it again this morning. Really struggled doing the second 8 min...

Started this run over a week ago, due to being busy around the garden last week ...

Silver_runner

•4 years ago

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Week 5, Run 2

Well that was surprisingly okay 😊 I did feel a sense of dread when I saw two 8 min runs, but it was good ... my stamina must be getting better 👍🏃‍♀️

Well that was surprisingly okay 😊 I did feel a sense of dread when I saw two 8 ...

Getoffmybutt

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

I enjoyed my run immensely this morning. I really didn't feel like running uphill today so I chose a flatter route along an old railway bank. I felt that I...

I enjoyed my run immensely this morning. I really didn't feel like running uphil...

EThomas

Graduate•4 years ago

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Final week run one done

When it was over I Def felt I had more in the tank think I've learned to manage my tempo and breathing. As for what's next starting next week I'll begin the...

When it was over I Def felt I had more in the tank think I've learned to manage ...

Draxon

Graduate•4 years ago

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A tough job but someone had to do it 2

Did week 9 run 3 yesterday, a productive 3 months learnt a lot about myself especially what I've got in common with so many others on this shared journey....

Did week 9 run 3 yesterday, a productive 3 months learnt a lot about myself espe...

Elfrun

•4 years ago

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Newbie

I 'completed' W1 R1 today. I struggled. I'd be lying if I said I didn't walk the last 5minutes. Having never run before and left many years between any sort of...

I 'completed' W1 R1 today. I struggled. I'd be lying if I said I didn't walk the...

SamiaT

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just got my ‘runner’ badge!

Remind me not to change my route again! Went out between thunderstorms, 3/4 way round I came across 2 drains that had blown their covers, I had to run through...

Remind me not to change my route again! Went out between thunderstorms, 3/4 way...

Reggit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3.... i can run!!

Completed run 3 of week 5 this morning.... a full 20mins running and I did it!! Such a sense of achievement with this run! Even with all the positve posts on...

Completed run 3 of week 5 this morning.... a full 20mins running and I did it!! ...

Jamicharla

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

So I completed week 3 with no issues apart from the dread before each run BUT I’m proud of myself that i got this far completed it. Now W4R1 - before I...

So I completed week 3 with no issues apart from the dread before each run BUT ...

Yolus

•4 years ago

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Only 3k in 30 mins 🙄

Hi, I've finally completed week 9 run 3 Hooray 🎉 my problem is although I can jog for 30 mins I can only manage 3km in 30 mins! I know I run slowly, I've...

Hi, I've finally completed week 9 run 3 Hooray 🎉 my problem is although I can j...

Chezzer67

Graduate•4 years ago

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Am I Cheating?

I have just done WK5R2 and feel good. BUT I have done the entire thing so far on my local playing field. Is it easier running on grass than pavement? I'm...

I have just done WK5R2 and feel good. BUT I have done the entire thing so far on...

Vadron

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3 - Hooray it's done!

After run 2 was a bit of a slog I was worried about today, but it was amazing. I found myself going a bit faster without thinking about it and when Laura said...

After run 2 was a bit of a slog I was worried about today, but it was amazing. I...

Newbie59

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R2 completed

My first post. Until now I’ve been just absorbing info from all you wonderful people posting issues and tips! When I started this back in April, the only...

My first post. Until now I’ve been just absorbing info from all you wonderful pe...

Marvellous_Marauder

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 Completed!!

Well doesn’t 9 weeks fly by!! So happy to have completed the program in full. I started out as a fat 52 year old now I’m a fat 52 year old that runs for 30...

Well doesn’t 9 weeks fly by!! So happy to have completed the program in full. I ...

ianjdav

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 started - I think I should avoid hills for now

I completed run 1 of week 3 yesterday, based on my new mantra of "slow is best". I found that, although I was going slow, I struggled with the hilly bits. I...

I completed run 1 of week 3 yesterday, based on my new mantra of "slow is best"....

MoverDoer

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3 run 1

First run of week 3 done. Still enjoying it and exited about going out for the run. Tell me is gait analysis for serious runners or is it worth getting it done...

First run of week 3 done. Still enjoying it and exited about going out for the r...

Golf2012

•4 years ago

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WK9 is here! Graduation badge, I am coming to get you!

About to run WK9, run 1 and I really cannot believe I have made it this far! To anyone who is just beginning or is even half way through and thinking I will...

About to run WK9, run 1 and I really cannot believe I have made it this far! To ...

Bex2520

Graduate•4 years ago

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All posts for June 2020

Drat you Jo Wicks W9r1

Beetroot face, just checking in 😂

New to forum ! Heading into week 7

From the 🥵 sweaty side.

C25k advice on motivation

Week 8 Done ✅

W5 r2

Week 9 run 3 😩

Week 4 complete😃week 5 tips and advice would be really appreciated!

Help, ouch

Week 5 run 2 - scared of next step!

Week 9 run 1 complete

WK8 R1

Week 5 Run 2

Week 5, Run 2

Week 9 run 2

Final week run one done

A tough job but someone had to do it 2

Newbie

Just got my ‘runner’ badge!

Week 5 run 3.... i can run!!

Week 4 run 1

Only 3k in 30 mins 🙄

Am I Cheating?

Week 8 Run 3 - Hooray it's done!

W9 R2 completed

W9R3 Completed!!

Week 3 started - I think I should avoid hills for now

W3 run 1

WK9 is here! Graduation badge, I am coming to get you!

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