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W4r1 - It was a Dark and Stormy Night...

Well, something like that. Dark, certainly, rather rainy to start, and a bit blowy at times, but let’s not let facts get in the way of a good title, right? ;)...

Well, something like that. Dark, certainly, rather rainy to start, and a bit blo...

RainbowC

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wet Wet Wet

Did my first run in heavy rain. W6r2. Would normally run on grass but cannot cope with running with wet feet. How do you cope with wet feet?

Did my first run in heavy rain. W6r2. Would normally run on grass but cannot c...

Goals1

Graduate•3 years ago

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Long term Jogist, 1st time Couch to 5K

So at long last, I have decided to ‘grow up’ and utilise a proper tool to improve my fitness and running technique. Week 1 of Couch to 5K, run 2 completed and...

So at long last, I have decided to ‘grow up’ and utilise a proper tool to improv...

Big_ol_Stu

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 ticked

Hello all Just finished run 2 of week 6, no more intervals! Regards Stephen

sbrown1264

Graduate•3 years ago

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Slow but still on the recovery path.

First walk in ten days, not very far and not very fast but still got 3 blisters, being careful this time not making anything worse.

First walk in ten days, not very far and not very fast but still got 3 blisters,...

Petem56

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk4 run 1 help

After being surprised by my improvement from run1 week1 (didn't even make 60 seconds) to the last run of week 3, I was eager to go to the next step,...

After being surprised by my improvement from run1 week1 (didn't even make 60 sec...

Nohare

•3 years ago

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Happy happy w2r1 done! What's a good pace ?

I'm actually so chuffed I did it ! I have listened to advice and am taking it slow but I feel like I'm mayb goin to slow ? I'm 5ft6 and using a treadmill ,...

I'm actually so chuffed I did it ! I have listened to advice and am taking it sl...

Crazyrocheter

Graduate•3 years ago

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Windy W7R3

Longest distance run, best pace and to cap it off I’m now officially partially retired 🥂

Longest distance run, best pace and to cap it off I’m now officially partially r...

ReesSteve

Graduate•3 years ago

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OK, I GAVE IN TO TEMPTATIO

OK,I have in to temptation and bought s waterproof running jacket... and boy, am I glad I did! It was truly foul at 7:30 this morning on Dartmoor. Very wet and...

OK,I have in to temptation and bought s waterproof running jacket... and boy, am...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

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5K

I know this will be a really silly question to some of you, but how do you work out 5K? I know it just can't be guesswork or trial and error but don't know how...

I know this will be a really silly question to some of you, but how do you work ...

Returnagain

Graduate•3 years ago

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Rain stopped play

I would never have believed 5 weeks ago that I would miss going for a run. The weather is just too wet & windy today ☹️. So a PIYO workout today & wk5 run 2...

I would never have believed 5 weeks ago that I would miss going for a run. The w...

Sewnso

Graduate•3 years ago

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Hello everyone! Week 5 Run 3 Done!!

Hello all, I'm new here (well been lurking for a while but enjoying reading everyone's advice and experiences, and wanted to now share my own!). I started C25K...

Hello all, I'm new here (well been lurking for a while but enjoying reading ever...

Tanooki

Graduate•3 years ago

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Finished week 7 !!

I've got to the end of week 7. The first week of full runs. I never thought I'd get this far. Up until now I have had one day's rest between runs. But I...

I've got to the end of week 7. The first week of full runs. I never thought I'd ...

thelastgizmo

Graduate•3 years ago

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W6R2 - Rain does not stop run!

So glad the intervals stop now, I can now just get in to a flow and keep going. I always feel shabby the first few mins and then get in a groove. Very happy!

So glad the intervals stop now, I can now just get in to a flow and keep going. ...

Beastie_MCCXIX

Graduate•3 years ago

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Hello

Well here I am...I've taken the first step.. download my app ..everything goes to plan,my first run will be this evening. Wish me luck 🙏😅

Well here I am...I've taken the first step.. download my app ..everything goes ...

Career78

•3 years ago

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Wk7 run1

Well after not being able to get myself out the door on Monday I have managed the first run of wk7. I have to admit, I did find it hard but I did it. I didn't...

Well after not being able to get myself out the door on Monday I have managed th...

Returnagain

Graduate•3 years ago

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Back on the rain gang: W6R2

With a bit of a weather warning coming on top of the early rain, I figured I may as well get less wet and run early today.. I know Beastie_MCCXIX likes to run...

With a bit of a weather warning coming on top of the early rain, I figured I may...

LastBlaster

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk4 Run 2

Just completed wk 4 run 2, I quite enjoy running in the blustery rain it keeps me cool !!! I’m finding it tough though to keep going my legs are heavy, I feel...

Just completed wk 4 run 2, I quite enjoy running in the blustery rain it keeps m...

Roughdiamond01

•3 years ago

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Running day after Covid 19 Vaccine

Did anyone run the day after having their Covid Vaccine? I had mine yesterday morning and feel okay - just a slight headache. I want to - as it's my 2nd...

Did anyone run the day after having their Covid Vaccine? I had mine yesterday m...

JEM58

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

Omg I did it. Pouring rain but out I went. I so did not want to, but I’ve come this far and want to achieve this. With the words of my 4 year old ringing in...

Omg I did it. Pouring rain but out I went. I so did not want to, but I’ve come ...

JoJoSC

Graduate•3 years ago

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Completed C25K

Completed C25K last Friday. Proud that I did it. Looking forward to receiving my virtual medal!

Completed C25K last Friday. Proud that I did it. Looking forward to receiving my...

SewRight

Graduate•3 years ago

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Battling Wind & Rain

So I laid in bed at 4am, with the sound of the rain beating on the windows and the wind whistling round the place - thinking "maybe i'll turn the 6am alarm...

So I laid in bed at 4am, with the sound of the rain beating on the windows and t...

A23eddie

•3 years ago

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Week 5 day 2

Wooooo I RAN FOR 8 MINUTES!!!! But made the mistake of looking forward to the next run......I a bit nervous of 20 mins straight....how will I get through this...

Wooooo I RAN FOR 8 MINUTES!!!! But made the mistake of looking forward to the ne...

Running_like_pheobe

Graduate•3 years ago

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Just started, 3rd attempt. Weird pain

Hi all, I got to week8 2 years ago, then hurt my back so had to lay off for a while, then I restarted ( using gym treadmill) got to week4 then the gyms closed...

Hi all, I got to week8 2 years ago, then hurt my back so had to lay off for a wh...

Jurgen77

Graduate•3 years ago

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Help

Morning Started today could only complete half the program is it my age 63 or just that I have never ran for over 40 years Cheers Alan J

Morning Started today could only complete half the program is it my age 63 or j...

athej

•3 years ago

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Still Going... W4R3.. 3rd time

Surprising myself that I have managed to do 3 runs in a row (days rest in between) it's amazing once your mindset is switched on how quickly a routine...

Surprising myself that I have managed to do 3 runs in a row (days rest in betwee...

Pdb48

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 completed my first 30min non stop.

Such an amazing feeling, week 1 struggled with 7min in total run and week6 done two 30min runs. Week 7 - my running became 40min non stop. Used to hate running...

Such an amazing feeling, week 1 struggled with 7min in total run and week6 done ...

7JJ9

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Newbie

Hi Guys Complete newbie here. Stayed away from fitness all my life and now starting this journey. Going to start at the weekend when I don’t have my daughter...

Hi Guys Complete newbie here. Stayed away from fitness all my life and now star...

Tw199y

•3 years ago

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Week 7 complete

3 more runs left. Legs sore now but I’m doing it

LfcCraig

•3 years ago

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Pre run or rest day exercise

Hi guys I'm Hoping someone can point me in the direction of some light exersice or stretches i can do either between run days or before I run , i feel like...

Hi guys I'm Hoping someone can point me in the direction of some light exersice...

Crazyrocheter

Graduate•3 years ago

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All posts for March 2021

W4r1 - It was a Dark and Stormy Night...

Wet Wet Wet

Long term Jogist, 1st time Couch to 5K

Week 6 Run 2 ticked

Slow but still on the recovery path.

Wk4 run 1 help

Happy happy w2r1 done! What's a good pace ?

Windy W7R3

OK, I GAVE IN TO TEMPTATIO

5K

Rain stopped play

Hello everyone! Week 5 Run 3 Done!!

Finished week 7 !!

W6R2 - Rain does not stop run!

Hello

Wk7 run1

Back on the rain gang: W6R2

Wk4 Run 2

Running day after Covid 19 Vaccine

Week 8 Run 2

Completed C25K

Battling Wind & Rain

Week 5 day 2

Just started, 3rd attempt. Weird pain

Help

Still Going... W4R3.. 3rd time

Week 6 completed my first 30min non stop.

Newbie

Week 7 complete

Pre run or rest day exercise

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