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What a wet run, but 2nd run of week 4 done

Yesterdays run was interesting to say the least! When we left home yesterday morning it was still dark and there was very light misty rain. I decided that my...

Yesterdays run was interesting to say the least! When we left home yesterday mo...

Lizzie_NewStart

Graduate•7 months ago

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change of route needed

A forced change of route today as the road by the creek was flooded right up to the front gardens - this does happen occasionally when we have extremely high...

A forced change of route today as the road by the creek was flooded right up to ...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•7 months ago

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Week 7 done, parkrun next?

Well week 7 is done, I am so chuffed and surprised to be writing this! Runs 1 and 2 were both done on holiday in Malaga. It was lovely jogging along the...

Well week 7 is done, I am so chuffed and surprised to be writing this! Runs 1 an...

RiceAndPeas

•7 months ago

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Return of the Sloth (after 18 month hiatus)

…sometimes life and health gets in the way but if you fancy getting back out there and giving it another shot then I say go for it! I have graduated twice with...

…sometimes life and health gets in the way but if you fancy getting back out the...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•7 months ago

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current update

so I have totally lost my nerve running in the dark as now 10ths down the line my shoulder is still not healed! I am frightened i might have a fall in the...

so I have totally lost my nerve running in the dark as now 10ths down the line m...

BGood

•7 months ago

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Back on track

Just completed W8 R1. It's the biggest sense of achievement I've felt since winning school 1500m races all those years ago (I'm 56 now). It was a great feeling...

Just completed W8 R1. It's the biggest sense of achievement I've felt since winn...

MonkeyMagic77

Graduate•7 months ago

1 Reply

week 4 , run 3 done! any advice for week 5?

Hello everyone! Week 4 is now over and I’m feeling completely ready for week 5. Starting as a total newbie in running, I still can’t believe that I’m already...

Hello everyone! Week 4 is now over and I’m feeling completely ready for week 5. ...

Rustig

•7 months ago

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Week4 Run3

Completed run 3 yesterday, really enjoyed the run and tried running the first two segments slower so that I could pick up the pace on the last two run...

Completed run 3 yesterday, really enjoyed the run and tried running the first tw...

Beiciwr

Graduate•7 months ago

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Post Graduation Run

After graduating from C25K, 18 weeks, several repeated weeks, I’ve started on my own. It’s incredible to think that 18 weeks ago I could barely run for 2...

After graduating from C25K, 18 weeks, several repeated weeks, I’ve started on my...

AndyG59

•7 months ago

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First walk in a long time

I forget how much I like it. I also spent the walk talking to an old friend. We had a laugh. An evening walk. Norway is dark and cold these days but not...

I forget how much I like it. I also spent the walk talking to an old friend. We...

Skimmedmilk

•7 months ago

1 Reply

GRADUATE CHAT...WEEK 4... How is it all going? Please pop in and let us know!

Good Morning! Here I am! I am expecting too, to see a few folk here, as we do have some more new graduates ! Very, very well done to you! Those badges...

Good Morning! Here I am! I am expecting too, to see a few folk here, as we do...

Oldfloss

Administrator•7 months ago

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What shoes question?

I live in a very rural location, very small country roads, muddy and wet and lots of fields and footpaths - my run routes are a real mix of terrain. My...

I live in a very rural location, very small country roads, muddy and wet and lot...

BahamaMama1

Graduate•7 months ago

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🍏A change of plan

🥶After a very chilly run on Sunday as the temperature started to drop dramatically we awoke to ice and light snow on Monday. Yesterday and today there has...

🥶After a very chilly run on Sunday as the temperature started to drop dramatica...

Annieapple

Administrator•7 months ago

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Tough

I’ve just done run 2 of week 5 of C25K so gone from 5 minute runs to 8 minutes. Is it just me who found this a huge step up and struggled? Feeling a bit...

I’ve just done run 2 of week 5 of C25K so gone from 5 minute runs to 8 minutes. ...

Ilovescotland

Graduate•7 months ago

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Week 9 started today

Hi, did my first 30 min run on week 9 today. Felt good, I want to graduate at parkrun on Saturday.

Hi, did my first 30 min run on week 9 today. Felt good, I want to graduate at pa...

Koala679

Graduate•7 months ago

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week 9 run 3 ✔️

Best run yet. Thank you all so much for your support, advice, shared experiences and motivation next I will repeat week 9 The. Start working on...

Best run yet. Thank you all so much for your support, advice, shared experien...

Hidden

•7 months ago

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Very disappointed.

I haven't posted for a few days as I am very jealous of all those who are moving onwards and upwards. After my w9r2 I was in a lot of pain. I decided I would...

I haven't posted for a few days as I am very jealous of all those who are moving...

Basil73

•7 months ago

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Trick or Treat?

What a morning! It is bucketing down and has been all night, I live in a hilly area and the roads are running like rivers. My planned run was a NRC interval...

What a morning! It is bucketing down and has been all night, I live in a hilly ...

BahamaMama1

Graduate•7 months ago

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CATCH-up-CORNER...WEEK 4... COME on IN and Rest a WHILE.

Good morning, running people. The coffee is on, the muffins are baking and the pastries are already ready! Some super smoothies and some tasty healthy nibbles...

Good morning, running people. The coffee is on, the muffins are baking and the ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•7 months ago

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Pap17 I am still around

just to let everyone know I got to Week 8 and the 28 minute runs and struggled. Failed the first time I got out and ran but did not manage the 28 mins without...

just to let everyone know I got to Week 8 and the 28 minute runs and struggled. ...

Papillon17

Graduate•7 months ago

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First Post grad run

That was just incredible. I decided to do an NRC guided interval run to add a bit of variety. It's good to change things up a bit I think.As I started my warm...

That was just incredible. I decided to do an NRC guided interval run to add a bi...

Alan996

Graduate•7 months ago

22 Replies

Week 4 started and going well

I got to week 3 in July and was just about to start week 4 when I sprained my ankle, Once healed I started from week 1 gain. Yesterday completed my first run...

I got to week 3 in July and was just about to start week 4 when I sprained my an...

Lizzie_NewStart

Graduate•7 months ago

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Stair stretches and a waggy tail

The excitement began to build as soon as I put the gear on but she wasn’t sure whether it was worth getting off the cosy space on the bed… it took several...

The excitement began to build as soon as I put the gear on but she wasn’t sure w...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•7 months ago

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Starting out again

I used to be regular runner, but got out of the habit a few years ago and have only run intermittently since. In between a busy job, kids and being a carer for...

I used to be regular runner, but got out of the habit a few years ago and have o...

ChrisP65

•7 months ago

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2023: W19R1 (personal log)

Today quite warm (9˚C) and sunny. After the previous demanding race in which I only ran twice, I expected to be full of strength. But I was glad to stumble...

Today quite warm (9˚C) and sunny. After the previous demanding race in which I o...

lusmo

Graduate•7 months ago

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5k - Parkrun

So, 3 months ago I couldn't run for a bus. I completed the C25K programme, and on Saturday did my first parkrun. It felt great, I ran non-stop in a time of...

So, 3 months ago I couldn't run for a bus. I completed the C25K programme, and ...

adnewg73

Graduate•7 months ago

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quick shwmae from Cymru

Hi all, new to the community and recently took up running after a break of roughly 40 years😀 I'm used to cycling but was quite surprised how hard I've found...

Hi all, new to the community and recently took up running after a break of rough...

Beiciwr

Graduate•7 months ago

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last run cut short

today was supposed to be my last run of the program but I cut it short. I needed the loo and just wasn’t getting into it. couldn’t get a good groove and I...

today was supposed to be my last run of the program but I cut it short. I need...

Hidden

•7 months ago

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Moving on to the next 6 K

graduate from 5k how do I moved on to 6 k. many suggestions?

Tillyseventeen1

•7 months ago

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Graduation badge

I completed C25K today and wondered how to get a graduation badge and access to 3 bonus runs?

I completed C25K today and wondered how to get a graduation badge and access to ...

Menoqueen

•7 months ago

1 Reply

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All posts for October 2023

What a wet run, but 2nd run of week 4 done

change of route needed

Week 7 done, parkrun next?

Return of the Sloth (after 18 month hiatus)

current update

Back on track

week 4 , run 3 done! any advice for week 5?

Week4 Run3

Post Graduation Run

First walk in a long time

GRADUATE CHAT...WEEK 4... How is it all going? Please pop in and let us know!

What shoes question?

🍏A change of plan

Tough

Week 9 started today

week 9 run 3 ✔️

Very disappointed.

Trick or Treat?

CATCH-up-CORNER...WEEK 4... COME on IN and Rest a WHILE.

Pap17 I am still around

First Post grad run

Week 4 started and going well

Stair stretches and a waggy tail

Starting out again

2023: W19R1 (personal log)

5k - Parkrun

quick shwmae from Cymru

last run cut short

Moving on to the next 6 K

Graduation badge

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