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That's it, I graduated this morning, after nearly 4 months. First run was on 1st April and it seems like such a long time ago, so much has happened personally...

I did it! Finally....

That's it, I graduated this morning, after nearly 4 months. First run was on 1st...

Glassmuffin

Graduate•4 years ago

So nearly at the end of the program, nowhere near running 5k yet tho ... did 3.5k today which is my furthest yet, and have to remind myself I had major surgery...

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Week 9, Run 2 💪

So nearly at the end of the program, nowhere near running 5k yet tho ... did 3.5...

Getoffmybutt

Graduate•4 years ago

Well, i only managed to run for 25 mins , perhaps I should have Laura back! I'll try that next time .Also , delicate issue here, my stomach caused me some...

First consolidation run.

Well, i only managed to run for 25 mins , perhaps I should have Laura back! I'll...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

4.3km in 38 minutes this morning. That's my longest run yet and that elusive 5K is is getting closer. I was going to have a long lie this morning as it's my...

Birthday run

4.3km in 38 minutes this morning. That's my longest run yet and that elusive 5K ...

Jillybean0141

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 DONE

I previously asked for advice as I had struggled to complete the last run of week 5. Advice was to slow down and take on lots of fluids, which I did. I am very...

I previously asked for advice as I had struggled to complete the last run of wee...

CT62

•4 years ago

Run went well today hot out there already... tried advice and slowed pace a bit and found this worked wasn't so tired towards the end... I was a bit naughty ,...

Week 8 Run 2 ✅

Run went well today hot out there already... tried advice and slowed pace a bit ...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•4 years ago

I completed this run last night, I ran after work around 4ish and it was hot. But I done it. Kept a slow steady pace. On map my run it said I had run 3.75km....

Week 7 run 1

I completed this run last night, I ran after work around 4ish and it was hot. Bu...

Nicky2603

Graduate•4 years ago

30 mins and wow we smashed it 👏 returned to the route we ran for the first 4 weeks determined we could make it round the full route in 30 mins and we did and...

Wk9r1

30 mins and wow we smashed it 👏 returned to the route we ran for the first 4 we...

Tipee

Graduate•4 years ago

Hugo has been with me on every run, no complaints and this Morning, we’ve actually done it, we’ve graduated. 🏆There have been hiccups, tears and quite a...

We did it 😀 me and my dog

Hugo has been with me on every run, no complaints and this Morning, we’ve actua...

J111eth

•4 years ago

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W6R1

I found last night's run the easiest run of all the previous sessions. A rubbish day at work followed a very busy weekend but I threw my gear on and hit the...

I found last night's run the easiest run of all the previous sessions. A rubbish...

NotAthletic

Graduate•4 years ago

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Update from my sub 30m 5K on Saturday.

So guys really needed to share with you all. After my first sub 30m 5K on Saturday, I had a nice rest day but somehow tricked myself into thinking what is it...

So guys really needed to share with you all. After my first sub 30m 5K on Saturd...

liam-1

Graduate•4 years ago

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So disappointed just can’t finish

Can you believe this I should have graduated on Saturday but because of a dodgy tummy I couldn’t complete my Wednesday run, managed to get out on Saturday and...

Can you believe this I should have graduated on Saturday but because of a dodgy ...

J111eth

•4 years ago

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First run back in almost a week

So after my 4th consolidation run last Tuesday my hip and back have just been awful so I’ve had virtually a week off 😭 I’ve been feeling really sorry for...

So after my 4th consolidation run last Tuesday my hip and back have just been aw...

BowlingT

Graduate•4 years ago

I have a free day coming up and considering a trip to Decathlon...looking to check out support socks, and gear for rainy days is there anything you have bought...

Decathlon recommendations??

I have a free day coming up and considering a trip to Decathlon...looking to che...

FitterFor40

Graduate•4 years ago

Completed my first run since graduating today, I’ve had a few treats since graduating Friday so was good to sweat them out a bit🤣 So I couldn’t decide this...

First consolidation run in the bag!😊

Completed my first run since graduating today, I’ve had a few treats since gradu...

Lydia978

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R1 done - Adivice on knee/leg pain needed 😔

Completed week 6 run 1 tonight, covered the most milage so far (2.1 mile not including warm up/cool down) and felt great until i had around 2 minutes left and...

Completed week 6 run 1 tonight, covered the most milage so far (2.1 mile not inc...

AM2020

Graduate•4 years ago

Had a bad day so decided to go for a run, I normally run in the morning. I also decided to change my route. I got dropped off to run along the canal it is...

W8 r3 change of route

Had a bad day so decided to go for a run, I normally run in the morning. I also ...

Jigsaw123

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st Consolidation Run .... nearly didn’t get up !!

Today was day 1 of consolidation... and everything the administrators say on the pinned posts Is so relevant about motivation and goals. Alarm went off at 5am...

Today was day 1 of consolidation... and everything the administrators say on the...

PlymBorn

•4 years ago

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Done it! W9R3 sorted. Thanks all couldn’t have done it without you 👏👍🙏😀

Never ever ever thought I’d be able to post this. Way back on 21st May my face on the app was 😟 today it’s 🤣. So excited and proud. Still had to talk to...

Never ever ever thought I’d be able to post this. Way back on 21st May my face o...

Grannyasbo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Buzzin!

Just completed week 1! I know this is not a massive achievement but I managed to run 3 runs up a very steep hill and could even run and talk on my final two...

Just completed week 1! I know this is not a massive achievement but I managed to...

Fitternotfatter2020

•4 years ago

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Just did week 2 run 1 and feel great!

So pumped after this evening's session. Enjoyed it and love the rush afterwards :-) I am still running very slowly but I figured it's best to build up stamina...

So pumped after this evening's session. Enjoyed it and love the rush afterwards ...

Choirgirl2020

•4 years ago

Our running coaches talk through pushing out your stomach as you breathe to reduce the chance of getting a stitch. I got confused and had to look up " Belly...

Educating Enid - Week 4 revisited: Learning to breathe!

Our running coaches talk through pushing out your stomach as you breathe to redu...

Nilsam

Graduate•4 years ago

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Is this the start of an addiction?

7th consolidation run today and knocked 2mins 10seconds off my 5k time (33’ 43”). Went out without my phone (deliberately) and quite enjoyed it. Always...

7th consolidation run today and knocked 2mins 10seconds off my 5k time (33’ 43”)...

Reggit

Graduate•4 years ago

I’m so close to the finish line now I can’t believe it!! I completed run 1 of week 9 today and it went extremely well😃 It still baffles me that I’ve gone from...

Week 9 run 1 in the bag!!!😃🏃🏼‍♀️

I’m so close to the finish line now I can’t believe it!! I completed run 1 of we...

Ellaloux

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

20 minutes!!!! I’m so happy about this I’m going to say it again 20 minutes!!!! I’m not going to lie that was not easy but i managed it woohoo! I started the...

20 minutes!!!! I’m so happy about this I’m going to say it again 20 minutes!!!! ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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How do you do your consolidation runs?

I’ll be doing my first consolidation run in the morning and I was wondering how others do it. Do you listen to the week 9 podcast again? Or set a timer for 30...

I’ll be doing my first consolidation run in the morning and I was wondering how ...

CharlieRunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Gym returns 25th July!!

So since the lockdown from that dark place started, I had no choice but to take my training on the paths roads grass outdoors in other words lol. Now with the...

So since the lockdown from that dark place started, I had no choice but to take ...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

Yep, my first consolidation run this morning and it was fab. Not to hot, and beautiful location and not another soul in sight (except for Mr who ran with me -...

Consolidation high jump!

Yep, my first consolidation run this morning and it was fab. Not to hot, and be...

Greenk

Graduate•4 years ago