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6th post grad run - 6km!

So to celebrate my sixth run after graduating I pushed on a little bit to what felt like was the next natural step, 6km. Great run, felt strong all the way...

So to celebrate my sixth run after graduating I pushed on a little bit to what f...

David9

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 1, run 3

After a non-auspicious start (Laura kept insisting I was at the end of the programme and ready to run the 5k - something crazy going on with my download!!)....

After a non-auspicious start (Laura kept insisting I was at the end of the progr...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Knee pain!

I had got up to week 5 and starting to really enjoy the challenge, only to be floored by really sharp pain on the outside of my left knee. It's been a few...

I had got up to week 5 and starting to really enjoy the challenge, only to be fl...

Waasrunner

•8 years ago

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The Final Count Down - Week 9 Run 2

Another step closer. I made a beginner's error and started off a bit too quickly this morning even although my intention was to run only for the 30 mins this...

Another step closer. I made a beginner's error and started off a bit too quickl...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Morning runners query

I normally run around 5am as have to be out and back before hubby goes off to work at 5.45. It was darker this morning than I have been used to and I worry...

I normally run around 5am as have to be out and back before hubby goes off to wo...

Fairydust99

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6 R3 - I finally did it!😁

Just a couple of days ago I posted as couldn't get past the dreaded 25 minute run. I would get to about 10 minutes and have to stop for a bit before I could...

Just a couple of days ago I posted as couldn't get past the dreaded 25 minute ru...

Fairydust99

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9R2 and 60 minutes done

Well that was hard work this morning the run itself was fine but it was really humid and the air felt really thick I suppose the best analogy is similar to...

Well that was hard work this morning the run itself was fine but it was really h...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4 R1

Last time I wrote on here I'd just started and 90 seconds seemed ALOT! Today I did my first run of W4 a total of 16 minutes jogging including 2 x 5 minute...

Last time I wrote on here I'd just started and 90 seconds seemed ALOT! Today I ...

Beelady

Graduate•8 years ago

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Yessss ran my first 5k!

Well it may have been slow but today I actually managed my first 5k. I was determined today would be the day and continued until I had completed the milestone...

Well it may have been slow but today I actually managed my first 5k. I was deter...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•8 years ago

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Missed opportunity again :-(

I should have done w7r2 last night, but was hungry when I got in from work, so had tea first. Then of course I was too full to go out. All day today I've been...

I should have done w7r2 last night, but was hungry when I got in from work, so h...

RainbowC

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2 R2

I surprised myself but all I can say is wahoo I did it. Yes I had to push myself and I did consider pulling up early but I didn't and I stuck to it and did...

I surprised myself but all I can say is wahoo I did it. Yes I had to push myse...

Titch121

•8 years ago

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Wk 7 r3 - feeling dejected

I've really enjoyed reading the daily posts since I started this challenge, but haven't felt the need to ask for help - until now! As a non-sporty type, I've...

I've really enjoyed reading the daily posts since I started this challenge, but ...

Welshboss

Graduate•8 years ago

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W?R? - who knows anymore!

Today was always going to be a difficult day emotionally, so I was looking forward to tonight's run for different reasons, hoping for a clearing of the head...

Today was always going to be a difficult day emotionally, so I was looking forwa...

LisaRose74

•8 years ago

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Bye bye week 8!

Well that's another running week under my belt. 2,2 miles again today after work. All day I was looking forward to my run and actually pleased it was drizzly...

Well that's another running week under my belt. 2,2 miles again today after work...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Dead legs week 2 day 1 (postponed) :(

So after postponing it due to being ill yesterday I dragged my heavy bum out with my twins about 4 this afternoon. WORST run yet! From the offset my legs were...

So after postponing it due to being ill yesterday I dragged my heavy bum out wit...

Titchy21

•8 years ago

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Burning Question Re Lidl Running Sale (and no pun intended) but What do their Running Bra Sizes Mean?

Ok, so I plan to get there by eight o'clock on Thursday. Just to look. But looking at the ad, it says the running bras come in size 10 to 20. I have spent...

Ok, so I plan to get there by eight o'clock on Thursday. Just to look. But looki...

Suebguineapig

Graduate•8 years ago

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week 9 run 3 done

post 2 Finally done week 9 run 3. Now I can carry on with my plan to run to and from work 3k there and back twice and one 30 minute continuous 5k run. and do...

post 2 Finally done week 9 run 3. Now I can carry on with my plan to run to and ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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week 9 run 3 done

post 1 Finally done week 9 run 3. Now I can carry on with my plan to run to and from work 3k there and back twice and one 30 minute continuous 5k run. and do...

post 1 Finally done week 9 run 3. Now I can carry on with my plan to run to and...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Think before you squish...

Lots of mentions today, about slugs, snails and small slimy things, all out in the wide, wet world this morning. All moving on their own pathways; slow, fast,...

Lots of mentions today, about slugs, snails and small slimy things, all out in t...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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Week 8 again!

Completed Week 8 for the second time after having to take a week off because of a chest infection. Do other people still get nervous before going out for a...

Completed Week 8 for the second time after having to take a week off because of ...

MrsBlueberry

•8 years ago

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Introducing myself...

Hello! I just stumbled upon this community, about 4 years too late! I did the program in 2012 and am now thoroughly addicted to running. Thanks to Laura I...

Hello! I just stumbled upon this community, about 4 years too late! I did the p...

Soldiersmum

•8 years ago

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Began today!

Hi I'm trying hard to get to 5k this year! Have started off with week 3 day 1 today as I have been jogging on and off since last year. My problem is I can't...

Hi I'm trying hard to get to 5k this year! Have started off with week 3 day 1 to...

Tryinghard2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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Newbie

Hi all I'm new to this site, Just taken up jogging at the ripe old age of 60, finding it hard work as running never was my sport. At university I was into long...

Hi all I'm new to this site, Just taken up jogging at the ripe old age of 60, fi...

Porcia18

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk7R3

Have had a ten day break after toothache and extraction and a bit of a wobble....was wondering if I should go back a few weeks or what. But this morning when...

Have had a ten day break after toothache and extraction and a bit of a wobble......

lynne0_0

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running after injury

Got to the third week of running with the C25K app but hurt my achilles tendons pretty badly and was limping for a couple of weeks (completely ruined a walking...

Got to the third week of running with the C25K app but hurt my achilles tendons ...

Hannah27

•8 years ago

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Never quit...😀

Just got back from my first 10k in a good few weeks (due to sore hip and feeling like I was running on empty all the time) and it was BLISS! So nice to feel I...

Just got back from my first 10k in a good few weeks (due to sore hip and feeling...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

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Joined the club :)

Last year around this time I have decided to do something about my health and well-being. Over the course of the year I accumulated tons of fitness and diet...

Last year around this time I have decided to do something about my health and we...

ench0

Graduate•8 years ago

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w9r4

NOW I feel like a proper runner!

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Psychology

This programme is so clever isn't it? There I was a couple of weeks ago thinking '90 seconds run - that's impossible' whereas today (WK5 R1) when I noticed I...

This programme is so clever isn't it? There I was a couple of weeks ago thinking...

TessHardy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Sad news

MIL never recovered from her fall and sadly passed away last Wednesday in the early hours of the morning. I did go out that morning, but it was pretty hard...

MIL never recovered from her fall and sadly passed away last Wednesday in the ea...

Lizzyb11066

•8 years ago

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All posts for August 2016

6th post grad run - 6km!

Week 1, run 3

Knee pain!

The Final Count Down - Week 9 Run 2

Morning runners query

W6 R3 - I finally did it!😁

W9R2 and 60 minutes done

W4 R1

Yessss ran my first 5k!

Missed opportunity again :-(

W2 R2

Wk 7 r3 - feeling dejected

W?R? - who knows anymore!

Bye bye week 8!

Dead legs week 2 day 1 (postponed) :(

Burning Question Re Lidl Running Sale (and no pun intended) but What do their Running Bra Sizes Mean?

week 9 run 3 done

week 9 run 3 done

Think before you squish...

Week 8 again!

Introducing myself...

Began today!

Newbie

Wk7R3

Running after injury

Never quit...😀

Joined the club :)

w9r4

Psychology

Sad news

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