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After thinking I was at my limit and doubting my ability to progress any further on Friday, I posted about help to run slower. Well today I ran slower and the...

W4 R3 Got my mojo back thanks to slow running 😁

After thinking I was at my limit and doubting my ability to progress any further...

Sleepyhead55

Graduate•4 years ago

Just completed my first full non-stop 5K in a while. Life had sort of got in the way (I lost my mum 2 weeks ago) & running leading up to that had been a bit...

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First full 5K for a while

Just completed my first full non-stop 5K in a while. Life had sort of got in the...

PollensaPal

•4 years ago

Does anyone else get voices in their head that they have to overcome before/during running? The voices normally say things like “it’s too hot” “it’s too humid”...

Gremlin voices

Does anyone else get voices in their head that they have to overcome before/duri...

Health2020

Graduate•4 years ago

24 Replies

Help with aching legs

Good morning I have just completed week 4 run 3. I’m really enjoying it except for very painful aches in my legs after my run which lasts most of the day....

Good morning I have just completed week 4 run 3. I’m really enjoying it except...

Jane_1961

Graduate•4 years ago

Was feeling apprehensive about this run, but dare I say it, I absolutely enjoyed it 😊. Changed from Sarah to Jo and on my second 3min she said think about I...

Wk4 R1- enjoyable😊

Was feeling apprehensive about this run, but dare I say it, I absolutely enjoyed...

JulesL69

Graduate•4 years ago

11 Replies

Back on track!

After an incomplete run on Week 7 run 2, I took all of your advice. For 2 days I drank loads, rested and didn't beat myself up about it. I slowed my run right...

After an incomplete run on Week 7 run 2, I took all of your advice. For 2 days I...

Kat1e_

Graduate•4 years ago

On a very busy canal tow path this morning, hard to keep a regular pace with other people blocking your path.. but did my best.. 1 more of week 1 repeat to go,...

Wk1 R2 repeat completed

On a very busy canal tow path this morning, hard to keep a regular pace with oth...

Little_lizzie

•4 years ago

5 Replies

I did it!

Never thought I’d be able to run 5k. I’ve enjoyed it so much. I’ve always hated running and found it so difficult but the app helped so much and loved Laura...

Never thought I’d be able to run 5k. I’ve enjoyed it so much. I’ve always hated ...

filis76

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Yaay Week 5 Run 3 Done!!

I am SO proud of myself!! I have just completed Week 5 Run 3, I completed the 20 minute jog which felt so amazing!! 5 weeks ago I was exhausted jogging 90...

I am SO proud of myself!! I have just completed Week 5 Run 3, I completed the 20...

9weeks2Run

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1: Hard going in the damp

Time: 7.15am Weather: 14°C, cloudy, very damp, no wind Harder than expected after the previous run. My bladder got me up at 6.45am. Seeing how I'm up I...

Time: 7.15am Weather: 14°C, cloudy, very damp, no wind Harder than expected afte...

nowster

Graduate•4 years ago

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I have done it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cant believe it. Have done it!!!! Never thought i could Off for a shower. Will post story later xxx

Cant believe it. Have done it!!!! Never thought i could Off for a shower. Will p...

Smile23

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Another consolidation run

Another run up and down hills in native Scotland. Unlike previous runs, didn’t quite make the 5k in the 30 minutes largely due to running into a strong...

Another run up and down hills in native Scotland. Unlike previous runs, didn’t q...

Leve

Graduate•4 years ago

I play netball 2-3 times per week - should I be having a day in between sport and running? I haven’t been because it means I can’t run as often as Id like but...

Rest days??

I play netball 2-3 times per week - should I be having a day in between sport an...

k11111

•4 years ago

Just ran for 25 minutes non stop - I can’t believe it!!! 😊🏃🏻‍♀️🥳 thank you for the tips yesterday 👍

Finally completed week6!!!

Just ran for 25 minutes non stop - I can’t believe it!!! 😊🏃🏻‍♀️🥳 thank you f...

Charly01

Graduate•4 years ago

I must be unhinged! I tiptoed around in the dark at 6am this morning (meant to be a holiday!) clambering into my running gear and creeping out of our holiday...

Am I mad?!

I must be unhinged! I tiptoed around in the dark at 6am this morning (meant to ...

Sussex13

Graduate•4 years ago

20 Replies

Week 7 complete

Felt tired this morning but looking forward to my early morning run through the woods . I pushed through it and saw a baby fox and some dog walkers . Running...

Felt tired this morning but looking forward to my early morning run through the ...

JottyJettison

•4 years ago

I’m looking for advice from you experienced runners ... I graduated 6 weeks ago. Since then I’ve kept up the running 3 times a week: 20 minutes (faster) on...

Do I have my first ever sports injury???

I’m looking for advice from you experienced runners ... I graduated 6 weeks ago....

Frissels

Graduate•4 years ago

I was really enjoying getting in to running and had been going at a slow pace easing myself into it but this week started to get a tinge in my foot. By the end...

W3R3 - Very painful Achilles

I was really enjoying getting in to running and had been going at a slow pace ea...

js2020

•4 years ago

For SammiN3 So effectively this arrangement laces up in the same hole as it would normally do, but it pulls the heel of the shoe tighter. Instead of just...

Heel Lock Lacing

For SammiN3 So effectively this arrangement laces up in the same hole as it wou...

Birdlady64

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Week 3 run 2

After a false start early on. Back from holiday and in quarantine so whole family decided to dust off our running machine and give ourselves a kick as we could...

After a false start early on. Back from holiday and in quarantine so whole famil...

Zoo500

•4 years ago

I always have to have a bit of a word with myself in the morning to get out of the door, but one thought keeps coming back to me - even if the rest of the day...

The benefits of an early run.

I always have to have a bit of a word with myself in the morning to get out of t...

heathertemp

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Wk5R1...loved it!

Was a bit apprehensive about the infamous Week 5. Combined with the fact I’m away on a camping holiday near West Bay down in Dorset which is a) am unfamiliar...

Was a bit apprehensive about the infamous Week 5. Combined with the fact I’m awa...

RunNewForestRun

Graduate•4 years ago

So for my final run I was really looking forward to a bit of a cheer but instead the app stopped after the 20 minute marker. It’s happened twice before -...

I broke Michael but I finished W9r3👏🏼

So for my final run I was really looking forward to a bit of a cheer but instead...

Sumerplan

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Slowness really does build stamina

For the last few weeks of consolidation running i have been trying to follow the advice on here and slow down. I now aim for 6’30” a km but this morning I...

For the last few weeks of consolidation running i have been trying to follow the...

Ant50

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Running playlist

I need a new playlist to listen to on my runs. Some motivational songs upbeat to keep me going. Il listen to anything. So just for fun what’s your go to songs...

I need a new playlist to listen to on my runs. Some motivational songs upbeat to...

Jessabelle2102

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Still chasing that 5K

4.65k in 35 mins today so I'm not quite there yet. One of these days though! I'd had 2 disappointing runs this week and some poor sleeps so gave myself 2 rest...

4.65k in 35 mins today so I'm not quite there yet. One of these days though! I'd...

Jillybean0141

Graduate•4 years ago