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Second week and feeling good

Didn’t think I’d be able to get through this but have surprised myself! Determined to get through to the end.

Didn’t think I’d be able to get through this but have surprised myself! Determin...

Moomin63

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 complete! Ran 4.8km!

Week 9 run 3 complete!!! I did it!! Started in April, had a couple of weeks off with a knee injury in June and eased myself back into it afterwards. I just...

Week 9 run 3 complete!!! I did it!! Started in April, had a couple of weeks off...

Caporter4

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3 Complete - came so close to giving up

I started my journey about 9 weeks ago and proudly arrived at run 3 week 6 having never thought I'd be able to run for more than 30 seconds. Then a horse...

I started my journey about 9 weeks ago and proudly arrived at run 3 week 6 havin...

Slothdriver

Graduate•4 years ago

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41 - 6ft 2" - 20st 12lb - W8 R2

I'm back! After having to take a few more rest days to nurse a non-running injury I set out for W8 R2 this morning, my first run for a week. I've got to say,...

I'm back! After having to take a few more rest days to nurse a non-running injur...

Sedge

Graduate•4 years ago

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The Amazing Human Body

I am in awe of what my body can do. Week8Run1 complete. To have come through major surgery after which I couldn’t walk to my back gate and to now be running...

I am in awe of what my body can do. Week8Run1 complete. To have come through ma...

Dootamie

Graduate•4 years ago

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No run for a week...

Struck down with a kidney infection and haven’t been able to run since last Tuesday 😒 I am hoping to get out tonight, do I pick up where I left off or go...

Struck down with a kidney infection and haven’t been able to run since last Tues...

JCGM

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run!

Hi everyone! I'm doing my first run today! I keep procrastinating though and can't quite get motivated enough to get up and do it! Anyone have any advice on...

Hi everyone! I'm doing my first run today! I keep procrastinating though and can...

Luceneedham

•4 years ago

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1st Consolidation Run, with a unknown Hill!!

Well that's done! I thought I would try a new route, it started off brilliantly, I had Michael back on, no mapmyrun this time and was feeling like I might...

Well that's done! I thought I would try a new route, it started off brilliantl...

runtoeatchocs

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK 9 run 2

frustratingly c25k gremlins struck again approx just b4 20 minutes as never heard from Sarah again... Had to judge when to head back and I think managed 30...

frustratingly c25k gremlins struck again approx just b4 20 minutes as never hear...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Slowing down and 5k

I ran my third consolidation run this morning and decided to try and slow things down a bit and see if I enjoy it more (not that I am fast or anything, it’s...

I ran my third consolidation run this morning and decided to try and slow thing...

Firehorse1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 done

Just completed this run. The last three minutes were hard but I done it. I still can’t believe I am running for 28 minutes and enjoying it. I feel happier in...

Just completed this run. The last three minutes were hard but I done it. I still...

Nicky2603

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2

Didnt feel 100% this morning and hadnt slept well. I actually left the house expecting not to complete it, gone is my positive mind set However, surprise...

Didnt feel 100% this morning and hadnt slept well. I actually left the house exp...

Feltip

Graduate•4 years ago

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9th consolidation run and getting faster

I can’t feel that I’m getting faster but I’ll believe my runkeeper app 📱 that I am. I am already dreaming of doing the audiofuel stepping stone podcasts...

I can’t feel that I’m getting faster but I’ll believe my runkeeper app 📱 that I...

CBDB

Graduate•4 years ago

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New running vest !

My daughter got this for me !.I've just run for my longest time this morning! Still 🐌 pace , but I've just run fir 36 mins ! Feeling, as Jason Manford says,...

My daughter got this for me !.I've just run for my longest time this morning! St...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

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Amazing feeling!

W9.3 completed! What a great feeling to go from sweating walking upstairs to running solidly for 30 mins and just making 5km. Amazing, the group has been...

W9.3 completed! What a great feeling to go from sweating walking upstairs to run...

Slowcoach05

•4 years ago

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W8 R3 in the bag!

Felt a bit grotty this morning but managed to run OK nonetheless. Kept going to make it 30 minutes and pleased to have covered 4K in the run. I read on here...

Felt a bit grotty this morning but managed to run OK nonetheless. Kept going to ...

Maurs12

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 ✅

Getting a bit nervous now, as because I have suffered so many aches and pains in the past, with each run I think can I do it? Again early night, ok sleep,...

Getting a bit nervous now, as because I have suffered so many aches and pains in...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Can’t hear the trainer

Wk1 run 1, so all new. I wasn’t listening to any music but I only heard the trainer’s voice on a couple of occasions. I thought the trainer would tell me when...

Wk1 run 1, so all new. I wasn’t listening to any music but I only heard the trai...

Noyrb

•4 years ago

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Lost my MOJO with no Jo

I had problems with the app and Jo (Wiley) stopped talking to me during the runs. I downloaded podcast for Week 8 - although Laura gives lots of encouragement,...

I had problems with the app and Jo (Wiley) stopped talking to me during the runs...

Minsy

•4 years ago

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Running on consecutive days?!

Hi everyone, I completed week 6 r1 yesterday and feel I could attempt run 2 later today. Is it important to have a rest day and wait until tomorrow, or should...

Hi everyone, I completed week 6 r1 yesterday and feel I could attempt run 2 lat...

Rkip34

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running belts

Hi all which running belt do you all use? My ones starting to fall apart, thank you.

Hi all which running belt do you all use? My ones starting to fall apart, thank ...

Djphotography

Graduate•4 years ago

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What to do on a 2nd rest day ???

I know, i'll go for a run and complete week 8 ! haha 😬😂🏃‍♂️ so, i'd planned to have 2 rest days before this run but as i felt i recovered well from my...

I know, i'll go for a run and complete week 8 ! haha 😬😂🏃‍♂️ so, i'd planned ...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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my best run ever! w8r2

I was doing my 28 minute run... and I just kept going! I can’t believe it! I struggled to run 500m at the start. Any advice - should I stick with the plan and...

I was doing my 28 minute run... and I just kept going! I can’t believe it! I str...

k11111

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W9R1 smashed after break

So after w8r2 I had a fibro flare and then sole care of my two tiny humans for 12 days so ended up having two weeks off running. Sunday i strapped on my...

So after w8r2 I had a fibro flare and then sole care of my two tiny humans for 1...

Serenity_runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 2

Done! Yesterday I was not sure if I could do it, felt so tired and this morning did not feel motivated at all to get up. But, as I bought some running socks...

Done! Yesterday I was not sure if I could do it, felt so tired and this morning ...

NotAM

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R1

Woohoo! Completed first of the last week. I don’t think I’ll hit the 5km running but I do in total. Feel a little like my running has plateaued and I’m not...

Woohoo! Completed first of the last week. I don’t think I’ll hit the 5km running...

Scirish

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R1 done!

A beautiful morning for my first run of week two. I felt nervous before starting, remembered the advice from others on the forum and took it slowly in the...

A beautiful morning for my first run of week two. I felt nervous before starting...

flute_of_fancy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Approaching the dreaded W5R3...

Did my run w5r2 today in the worst weather yet, near the end of the second run I noticed the app hadn’t said anything for ages, so I checked (in the rain) and...

Did my run w5r2 today in the worst weather yet, near the end of the second run I...

Zoot3000

•4 years ago

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Graduate here!

Did it on 14th July. Posted on nearly every post except the correct one. Please can I get my badge now? 😪😢😭

Did it on 14th July. Posted on nearly every post except the correct one. Pleas...

Shellygall

•4 years ago

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My 3rd time trying W5 R2

I did it!! I did it! I did it!! Last week I went back to W5 R1 and I struggled so much, I completed it but I bent over and grabbed my knees when I heard Laura...

I did it!! I did it! I did it!! Last week I went back to W5 R1 and I struggled ...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

Second week and feeling good

Week 9 run 3 complete! Ran 4.8km!

Week 7 Run 3 Complete - came so close to giving up

41 - 6ft 2" - 20st 12lb - W8 R2

The Amazing Human Body

No run for a week...

First run!

1st Consolidation Run, with a unknown Hill!!

WK 9 run 2

Slowing down and 5k

Week 8 run 1 done

Week 4 Run 2

9th consolidation run and getting faster

New running vest !

Amazing feeling!

W8 R3 in the bag!

Week 7 Run 1 ✅

Can’t hear the trainer

Lost my MOJO with no Jo

Running on consecutive days?!

Running belts

What to do on a 2nd rest day ???

my best run ever! w8r2

W9R1 smashed after break

Consolidation run 2

W9 R1

W2R1 done!

Approaching the dreaded W5R3...

Graduate here!

My 3rd time trying W5 R2

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