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I ran 25 minutes today for the first time since school, probably, which is a very long time ago, and I’m so happy I wanted to share it. It’s interesting what a...

Week 6 done and I’m really happy!

I ran 25 minutes today for the first time since school, probably, which is a ver...

Kashara

Graduate•4 years ago

Short version: I'm hitting some local countryside, finally, and am coming across some significant flights of steps cut into steep hills - 70 steps, for...

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Help! Long/steep flights of steps? Reset the clock?

Short version: I'm hitting some local countryside, finally, and am coming across...

spadgy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back in business!!!! Whoooop!!!

Well, I’m walking back home after completing my nemesis (R1 W8) and I have a huge grin on my face 😃 I'm on such a high!!! This run has taken me nearly 2...

Well, I’m walking back home after completing my nemesis (R1 W8) and I have a hug...

Weddingrunner

•4 years ago

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W1R2 done

Smashed it yesterday. It felt much easier than the first one. Did some stretches before and after this time and I'm not aching as much today. Bring on W1R3!

Smashed it yesterday. It felt much easier than the first one. Did some stretches...

Shon337

Graduate•4 years ago

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Got back out there!!

After a wee break I finally got back out there, it was a tad warm ☀️☀️ Went back and tried w4r1 must admit I did struggle and could possibly have gone slower...

After a wee break I finally got back out there, it was a tad warm ☀️☀️ Went back...

Morv1609

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3 completed

Hi all ... I’ve completed my first 3 runs ... I’ve decided to try this program as I have completed the GNR 3 times in the past but the last time was...

Hi all ... I’ve completed my first 3 runs ... I’ve decided to try this program a...

NannaT65

•4 years ago

Well, things are not going well since graduation a couple of weeks ago. I've done a couple of consolidation runs, but my knee has given up the ghost now. I...

Doin' it my way...

Well, things are not going well since graduation a couple of weeks ago. I've do...

Greenk

Graduate•4 years ago

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Motivation...

so here I am sat in bed mid way through the 2nd week of our holiday... i should be running w8r2 right now but the motivation to get out there is sadly lacking....

so here I am sat in bed mid way through the 2nd week of our holiday... i should ...

NotAthletic

Graduate•4 years ago

Went out later than I planned felt ok but the gremlins sat in my shoulder - couldn’t shake them off 😩. Got to 12 mins in and I stopped walked a bit, jogged a...

Gremlins got to me 🙁

Went out later than I planned felt ok but the gremlins sat in my shoulder - coul...

Dreambird

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9!!!

Day 1 today and did 30 mins av pace 7.46/km 3.91km. I'm 53 and never thought I'd do this. At the beginning I could barely run 3 mins. I was really hoping to...

Day 1 today and did 30 mins av pace 7.46/km 3.91km. I'm 53 and never thought I'd...

WishItWasFlatter

•4 years ago

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Week8 Run 2 ✅ but I lost Laura!!!

So where did I lose Laura? I did want to run later today but needs must I’m afraid I had to run first thing. After all my careful planning the same song kept...

So where did I lose Laura? I did want to run later today but needs must I’m afra...

Hidden

•4 years ago

On my last run I strained my calf (my soleus muscle to be precise - the lower bit) and thought it would mean a few days off, but those few turned into 18 to be...

Making a comeback (with new sneaks)

On my last run I strained my calf (my soleus muscle to be precise - the lower bi...

joggo

•4 years ago

Ok so that was hard ...but maybe slightly easier than the first one ...I may have just overtaken a snail this time ! Was definitely not so out of breath this...

W1 R2

Ok so that was hard ...but maybe slightly easier than the first one ...I may hav...

mezziejay

Graduate•4 years ago

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2nd run, week 1

Just completed my second run and feel good. This is the third rerun of couch to 5k and today I did the run gently. Before I went to hard and self sabotaged ..

Just completed my second run and feel good. This is the third rerun of couch to ...

Tlbirch42

•4 years ago

I hit the treadmill this morning (as usual), I really felt off of it but I needed to run so run I did. I decided I was going to add an extra 0.2 kph to the...

Consolidation Run 4

I hit the treadmill this morning (as usual), I really felt off of it but I neede...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

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One to go!

Amazed to say I have just one run left. I’m really slow though and if I try to increase my speed I start to lose control of my breathing - how can I improve?

Amazed to say I have just one run left. I’m really slow though and if I try to i...

FayeElla

•4 years ago

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Advice needed

Can anyone recommend trainers for arch problems ie fallen arches please

Hidden

•4 years ago

My body procrastinated with my motivation but the run won! Second run and I found I got further into the route before I received commands and I found I...

Second run

My body procrastinated with my motivation but the run won! Second run and I foun...

Nannalaine

•4 years ago

So this morning my run was slightly faster but shorter - 24.51 min at 7.58/km. It's good to see the numbers changing as I I've been 9 something/km for a while....

Shorter but faster

So this morning my run was slightly faster but shorter - 24.51 min at 7.58/km. I...

Jillybean0141

Graduate•4 years ago

First run in 10 days 😫 I really REALLY don’t want to do this (as in I was ready to leave the house 25 minutes ago and I’ve only just stepped out 🤦🏻‍♀️)....

Ugh 😫

First run in 10 days 😫 I really REALLY don’t want to do this (as in I was ready...

Lula375

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K Done and dusted ! 😬

Well, here we are , a little later than planned but we never know what obstacles life will throw at us, i guess it's doing your best to deal with them that...

Well, here we are , a little later than planned but we never know what obstacles...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Injured 🤕

I completed my first consolidation run last Wednesday and felt brilliant only to wake onThursday to find I couldn’t place weight on my foot. Pain down the...

I completed my first consolidation run last Wednesday and felt brilliant only to...

Sunglasses

Graduate•4 years ago

Just got back from the final run. One thought about why I think this app works so well. I've tried in the past and would always think 'I'll run as far as that...

A beautiful morning to graduate.

Just got back from the final run. One thought about why I think this app works s...

heathertemp

Graduate•4 years ago

I managed to complete Wk3 Run2 but one of my 72 yr old knees felt painful and unstable so I gave up 3 wks ago. Absolutely loved it though so would I be foolish...

Starting again

I managed to complete Wk3 Run2 but one of my 72 yr old knees felt painful and un...

NordicNellie

•4 years ago

I have a steely determination this morning as I set out for my run. Today’s the day. Warm up walk done, music 🎧 🎵 on. I didn’t even care what it was. Slow...

Consolidation 5 - 5K - Yesss!

I have a steely determination this morning as I set out for my run. Today’s the ...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation 9 ... today was about pace !

After changing plans and going for distance on consolidation run 🏃🏻‍♂️8, today I decided to go for pace 💨 Decided to use my Apple Workout App today as I...

After changing plans and going for distance on consolidation run 🏃🏻‍♂️8, today...

PlymBorn

•4 years ago

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Wk1 R2-rerun

After 4 days of some odd migrainey thing I made my 2nd attempt at run 2. Still not feeling 💯 but was getting worried about losing all motivation. Everything...

After 4 days of some odd migrainey thing I made my 2nd attempt at run 2. Still n...

Lottie74

•4 years ago

Back in the gym after four months. I did try using the Wii Fit but it's not the same. I had got to Week 8 Run 2 but scaled back to Week 6. Even that wasn't...

Trying again … and again

Back in the gym after four months. I did try using the Wii Fit but it's not the...

JuliaB36

•4 years ago