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W9R3 Just finished my final run. I have always put off doing something like this using the excuse of shin splints and a bad back. The first 2 weeks were really...

If i did it - anyone can

W9R3 Just finished my final run. I have always put off doing something like this...

TomSweeney

•4 years ago

Hi there. I’ve just finished Week 1 and I’m glowing. I’m running by the sea and listening to my own soundtrack and just really enjoying the experience. I’m...

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Just finished Week 1

Hi there. I’ve just finished Week 1 and I’m glowing. I’m running by the sea and ...

Kashara

Graduate•4 years ago

Hi ju-ju and all! Really glad I found this strand! First consolidation run was a few days ago and going out for run 2 today. Feeling a wee bit lost about what...

So glad I found this space!

Hi ju-ju and all! Really glad I found this strand! First consolidation run was a...

linzi7478

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R3 completed on a high !!

Rain and wind this morning, but I wasnt going to let that stop me completing my week. And run 3 turned out ok. Slow and steady is winning, for now, the race...

Rain and wind this morning, but I wasnt going to let that stop me completing my ...

Feltip

Graduate•4 years ago

Well with much shock I gave a big rather embarrassing cheer when finished my 20 mins run !! Not going to lie it was hard , got my first stitch and at approx...

Week 5 completed wowzers!!

Well with much shock I gave a big rather embarrassing cheer when finished my 20 ...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•4 years ago

It’s my first run today 😊 looking forward to the pain later 🤣

New to this

Littlebutton

•4 years ago

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Wk 6 complete 🥳

So chuffed, not gonna lie it was hard. But for the first time I tracked my route and I did 1.7 miles. I know I was obviously very very slow but least it gives...

So chuffed, not gonna lie it was hard. But for the first time I tracked my route...

Sarahf40

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK6R3

Really enjoyed this run ... am finding I prefer the non stop runs to the intervals and from peeking at the next couple weeks they are all non stops runs from...

Really enjoyed this run ... am finding I prefer the non stop runs to the interva...

kerryleannexx

•4 years ago

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Adios Week 6, Bring on Week 7

I didn't run yesterday, I woke up and could barely open my eyes, so I went back to sleep for a while, I finally got out of bed around 7:45. I woke this morning...

I didn't run yesterday, I woke up and could barely open my eyes, so I went back ...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 second run

Hi any tips for week 5. I completed first run yesterday. I have just looked a run 2 i it looks a bit scary running for 8 minutes. Then third run running for 20...

Hi any tips for week 5. I completed first run yesterday. I have just looked a ru...

Nicky2603

Graduate•4 years ago

I started 2 weeks today I was on w2 r2 I found the run getting easier which gave me a high but my knees and legs where let’s say worrying! I started doing it...

Legs feel like lead weights

I started 2 weeks today I was on w2 r2 I found the run getting easier which gave...

Microll

•4 years ago

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Wk8 R2 - total tech meltdown

Jumped....uhhh....Crawled out of bed at 5:31am after a 2 min “will I, Won’t I” argument with myself. 20 mins and a dynamic warm up later ..... I’m on my...

Jumped....uhhh....Crawled out of bed at 5:31am after a 2 min “will I, Won’t I” a...

Iamaki74

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R2 ✅

So I woke ridiculously early and eager to get out and do this run, I even wore my short shorts and tried some new insoles. I'm not sure if it's the shorts, the...

So I woke ridiculously early and eager to get out and do this run, I even wore m...

TallTeal2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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My lot did it to

Well my lot did C25K inspired by me yay I got them these from ebay

Jennysheldon

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3

I did it!!!! I am a GRADUATE!!!!! Aaaand I kept going past the 30 mins and managed to run 5k in about 42mins!!! This journey has been amazing, the support is...

I did it!!!! I am a GRADUATE!!!!! Aaaand I kept going past the 30 mins and mana...

Runningscared42

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yessssss!!! 👍👍👍

I did it!!! And it was OK.... Not too bad at all!! So chuffed You guys and your incredible support make all the difference... So THANK YOU SO MUCH 🎉🎉

I did it!!! And it was OK.... Not too bad at all!! So chuffed You guys and your ...

AKFIELD

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Dogs Motivation or Run!

Fellow runners, whilst I'm a dog lover Dalmatian for 16years full pedigree. On some runs encoutered dogs not on a lead and decide ok I will boost past them...

Fellow runners, whilst I'm a dog lover Dalmatian for 16years full pedigree. On...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feeling deflated

After a long & stressful week at work I decided to repeat wk 5 run 1 this morning. It was such a struggle and I had to walk a little way in both the second...

After a long & stressful week at work I decided to repeat wk 5 run 1 this mornin...

Not_a_runner456

Graduate•4 years ago

Another 5k in the bag, a little slower than last time as I was being a little cautious after suffering a bit the other night. I’m a little sore again after...

Consolidation 4

Another 5k in the bag, a little slower than last time as I was being a little ca...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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Done It!

At 52 years of age I felt envious of all the runners I’d drive past thinking I’d never be able to run! My good friend challenged me to do a 5k run so 10 weeks...

At 52 years of age I felt envious of all the runners I’d drive past thinking I’d...

KerrieHay18

•4 years ago

Having completed couch to 5k I’ve developed really bad shin splints and did my final run with them hurting and had to limp home. Any suggestions on what I can...

Shin splints

Having completed couch to 5k I’ve developed really bad shin splints and did my f...

Dangiletta

•4 years ago

Hi - am quite a way in to consolidation runs (averaging 4.5k / 30 mins). I didn’t get on at all with the speed stepping stones app, in fact had to stop running...

Running

Hi - am quite a way in to consolidation runs (averaging 4.5k / 30 mins). I didn’...

cfkch

Graduate•4 years ago

Over the moon. This evening I went on my 3rd run after graduating. I wasn’t even sure I’d be able to complete the 4.2K loop I’d managed in my 30 min runs so...

First ever actual 5K 💪🏼

Over the moon. This evening I went on my 3rd run after graduating. I wasn’t even...

RainbowSloth

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 - Run 3

I was really excited for this run tonight, knowing that once I’d conquered it, I was only a short way away from 30 minutes. I put my compeed plaster on (rubbed...

I was really excited for this run tonight, knowing that once I’d conquered it, I...

Runner_P

Graduate•4 years ago

That’s the 3rd 25 minute run done. Getting a bit more confident. Did the same route but walking the other day and I can accurately say I can now jog faster...

Wk7 R3 complete

That’s the 3rd 25 minute run done. Getting a bit more confident. Did the same ...

juliemacd1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Complete!

I can’t believe I ran for 25 minutes (twenty-five minutes!!!!!!) non-stop! It’s crazy how this programme actually works, i didn’t believe it would at first but...

I can’t believe I ran for 25 minutes (twenty-five minutes!!!!!!) non-stop! It’s ...

simplymerissa

•4 years ago

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W9R2 hardcore!

I really want to graduate before Monday, as I'll need a week off...so today's run is after a single days rest...AND out in the rain. Hardly anyone else out,...

I really want to graduate before Monday, as I'll need a week off...so today's ru...

FitterFor40

Graduate•4 years ago

Now that I’m halfway through, I’m thinking it might be time to treat myself to some better quality footwear - I’ve been wearing my old trainers. I live on an...

Running shoes advice

Now that I’m halfway through, I’m thinking it might be time to treat myself to s...

Islandmacmum

Graduate•4 years ago