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Mothers Day 30

Was up at “old time’ 10 past 6, Mr TT still away on business and TeapotTaylor Jnr at uni so my first Mother’s Day without her 😩 I decided to put on my...

Was up at “old time’ 10 past 6, Mr TT still away on business and TeapotTaylor Jn...

TeapotTaylor

Graduate•17 hours ago

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Running shoes

Calling all runners! I really need some advice please. I’ve just started the coach to 5k and completed my first week. I’ve always had problems with my...

Calling all runners! I really need some advice please. I’ve just started the ...

No8runner

•18 hours ago

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When Shall We Three Meet Again? - Graduation Run

In thunder, lightning, or in rain? When the hurlyburly's done, When the battle 's lost and won Bit of a culture vulture me, and I love this quote. This...

In thunder, lightning, or in rain? When the hurlyburly's done, When the battle ...

Jancanrunagain

Graduate•18 hours ago

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Girls can run — And so can 3 women, in 3 different countries, simultaneously

Tbh when shepsfirst suggested we 3 graduated together I thought, how fantastic would that be. The time set was for 8am. As the clocks sprung forward an hour,...

Tbh when shepsfirst suggested we 3 graduated together I thought, how fantastic ...

MintT

•19 hours ago

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The Earth didn't move but I think at least two of us have graduated this morning.

Early starts for Jancanrunagain in Italy, and me in Cornwall, and, I hope MintT in Portugal. Beautiful if chilly morning for the big run and I had enough left...

Early starts for Jancanrunagain in Italy, and me in Cornwall, and, I hope MintT ...

sheps

Graduate•21 hours ago

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Mothering Sunday thoughts...

With wishes for a happy day for all...running together, with love in every step.

Oldfloss

Administrator•21 hours ago

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2 x Graduate 👊🏽 C25k challenge complete ✅

No guessing game this week. Just a thank you for everyone’s support, encouragement and advice over the last 9 weeks to help me get over the line. I...

No guessing game this week. Just a thank you for everyone’s support, encourag...

QuadroVEINia

Graduate•1 day ago

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Back to the plan

hi all, I’m back on the plan again and I’m up to wk3 r2 . I’ve had an awful time as my Dad got very ill 18 months ago and his care needs became very complex...

hi all, I’m back on the plan again and I’m up to wk3 r2 . I’ve had an awful t...

Ann_get_it_going

•1 day ago

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Week5 R3 rerun

Back in the groove and working my way back to 5k after several years rest. This time there are no doubts that I will reach that target.

Back in the groove and working my way back to 5k after several years rest. This...

Namrod

Graduate•1 day ago

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1st Parkrun done!

Well that was an experience, one I enjoyed once I got past the first lap or so.Picked a run close to where we go most weekends in Norfolk, picked Fleggburgh...

Well that was an experience, one I enjoyed once I got past the first lap or so.P...

T2runner

Graduate•2 days ago

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Wk 5 run1 no gloves!

It is getting warmer. I did the run and there is a great sense of satisfaction on completion. The second 5 min run was also slightly uphill. I am starting to...

It is getting warmer. I did the run and there is a great sense of satisfaction o...

oldperson47

Graduate•2 days ago

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Week 5 run 1

I have decided that I’m going to stop my couch to 5k journey at this run but repeat every run up until week 5. I have a heart condition and I just think...

I have decided that I’m going to stop my couch to 5k journey at this run but rep...

Anna_8892

•2 days ago

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Wk8 R3…

Early start on a beautiful fresh sunny morning. 28 minute run done. Felt ok, ran a familiar route with “checkpoints” along the way regarding pace. However the...

Early start on a beautiful fresh sunny morning. 28 minute run done. Felt ok, ran...

GreenHooks

Graduate•2 days ago

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Are you planning to graduate on Sunday 30th? Join the Synchronised International Graduation.

It seems that several (3) of us planning graduation runs on Sunday are scattered all over Europe - Italy, Portugal and Cornwall. We plan to start on the dot...

It seems that several (3) of us planning graduation runs on Sunday are scattered...

sheps

Graduate•2 days ago

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Week6 run3

Well, that was fine. 25 minutes done. I found my mind wandering off, the brought back to reality occasionally by the encouraging burbling of Steve Cram. Two...

Well, that was fine. 25 minutes done. I found my mind wandering off, the brought...

FoleyB

•3 days ago

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Completed my 5K run today go me!

Completed Couch to 5k today so proud of myself. How do i claim a badge after my success?

Completed Couch to 5k today so proud of myself. How do i claim a badge after my ...

X0RUNPINKYRUN0X

Graduate•3 days ago

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I'll have a P please, Bob - Week 9 Run 2

Or I'd actually prefer 26 P's one for every run completed. P - Pledge 1 - I promised I'd be MintTs wing woman today as she is running the same run in.... P...

Or I'd actually prefer 26 P's one for every run completed. P - Pledge 1 - I pro...

Jancanrunagain

Graduate•3 days ago

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W9R2 —Power on. Bluetooth connected …

Passed the fishing boats unloading their daily catch. The storms have abated and the fleet can now go back out. Huge gratitude to these people for their work....

Passed the fishing boats unloading their daily catch. The storms have abated and...

MintT

•3 days ago

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second run

thank you for all your responses everyone! I got the all clear from the doctor too and the palpitations etc are due to anxiety we think so I’m just trying to...

thank you for all your responses everyone! I got the all clear from the doctor t...

No7runner

•3 days ago

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W9 half way ish

So yesterday finally managed to get out and complete my second 30 minute walk - over a week after my first one. Its been a struggle juggling work and general...

So yesterday finally managed to get out and complete my second 30 minute walk - ...

walkingit

•3 days ago

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Another 30 mins

After 2 extra ready days went out after work, I was tired, (Mr TT was up at 3:45 to go away on business so the whole house were up), it was really warm, I was...

After 2 extra ready days went out after work, I was tired, (Mr TT was up at 3:45...

TeapotTaylor

Graduate•3 days ago

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WK 4 r 3

It as very misty and cold so i did not fancy going out early. As it got brighter I lost the inclination to go out but thought, if I stop now it will be even...

It as very misty and cold so i did not fancy going out early. As it got brighter...

oldperson47

Graduate•4 days ago

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W9R2 - in the rain

Great to see so many people graduating - indicates the number of weeks since New Year resolutions, I guess. This morning, I stepped outside into unexpected...

Great to see so many people graduating - indicates the number of weeks since New...

sheps

Graduate•4 days ago

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W9 R3 I’m amazed!! Best feeling ever!!!

Got it!!!! Weird start because it was the first time using Strava App to record the run. Beautiful sunny evening with a great temperature!! Started quite...

Got it!!!! Weird start because it was the first time using Strava App to record ...

Jorgging

Graduate•4 days ago

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Graduated!

Well I've finally gone and done it, 7 years after my first attempt. 😁 Having someone holding me accountable has definitely helped me stick with it this time....

Well I've finally gone and done it, 7 years after my first attempt. 😁 Having so...

ThatTrainGeek

•4 days ago

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Sneaky 6

Revisiting C25K for the third time and going well and happy with progress. Life seems to have become busy and my biggest challenge is fitting in a run when I...

Revisiting C25K for the third time and going well and happy with progress. Life...

BahamaMama1

Graduate•5 days ago

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Why did the croissant lie to me? Week 9 Run 1

Answer, because it could. After my Jo Cool melt down last run out, I'd decided to change the app order on my phone and the phone placement on my bod. That...

Answer, because it could. After my Jo Cool melt down last run out, I'd decided ...

Jancanrunagain

Graduate•5 days ago

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W6R2...New ground this time out

For the last 6 weeks I've been repeating runs. I started C25K last year and then again in January, and today I've hit a milestone...it's the furthest I've...

For the last 6 weeks I've been repeating runs. I started C25K last year and then...

FoleyB

•5 days ago

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Week 9 Run2 will now take place on Friday. Please hold me accountable!

It was supposed to be today but after an hour in the gym building strength and flexibility we headed for a walk. I hadn’t quite got it in my head if you’re on...

It was supposed to be today but after an hour in the gym building strength and f...

MintT

•5 days ago

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First Run

I have health anxiety and have been worried about running incase I have a heart problem or something terrible happens (sounds silly I know) but it feels so...

I have health anxiety and have been worried about running incase I have a heart ...

No7runner

•5 days ago

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All posts for March 2025

Mothers Day 30

Running shoes

When Shall We Three Meet Again? - Graduation Run

Girls can run — And so can 3 women, in 3 different countries, simultaneously

The Earth didn't move but I think at least two of us have graduated this morning.

Mothering Sunday thoughts...

2 x Graduate 👊🏽 C25k challenge complete ✅

Back to the plan

Week5 R3 rerun

1st Parkrun done!

Wk 5 run1 no gloves!

Week 5 run 1

Wk8 R3…

Are you planning to graduate on Sunday 30th? Join the Synchronised International Graduation.

Week6 run3

Completed my 5K run today go me!

I'll have a P please, Bob - Week 9 Run 2

W9R2 —Power on. Bluetooth connected …

second run

W9 half way ish

Another 30 mins

WK 4 r 3

W9R2 - in the rain

W9 R3 I’m amazed!! Best feeling ever!!!

Graduated!

Sneaky 6

Why did the croissant lie to me? Week 9 Run 1

W6R2...New ground this time out

Week 9 Run2 will now take place on Friday. Please hold me accountable!

First Run

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