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W9R3 Done!!

I'm done! Done done done done!! During this time, I've quit smoking ( 2 weeks into cto5k), had some major family issues, completed University exams, and the...

I'm done! Done done done done!! During this time, I've quit smoking ( 2 weeks in...

Ivawillow

Graduate•8 years ago

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Android app?

Can I get this forum on an android app? Finding it annoying to use on my mobile as keeps jumping pages and taking ages to load? Booo :-/

Can I get this forum on an android app? Finding it annoying to use on my mobile ...

Beelady

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk3R3!!

Done it!! I'm trying not to look ahead but keep peeping and feeling a bit surprised how much stiffer next week looks... I have never felt like I couldn't...

Done it!! I'm trying not to look ahead but keep peeping and feeling a bit surpr...

MVeganlatte

Graduate•8 years ago

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Chase the Sun - Week 8 (Run 1-3)

Time flies by so quickly! Finally found a spare moment to update you all on my runs. Run 1 was really exciting, running (not by myself!) at almost midnight...

Time flies by so quickly! Finally found a spare moment to update you all on my r...

Linaka

•8 years ago

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week 5 run3 Done It!

Can't belive we have just completed this run been dreding it all day but feel elated now, Thanks for the advice on trusting this pogramme it really does work...

Can't belive we have just completed this run been dreding it all day but feel el...

pikey

•8 years ago

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Mum actually went and did it ...

I replied to a post from boptillyoudrop49 about running with her daughter that my mum was planning to give C25K a go at the age of 77. So, as promised, I am...

I replied to a post from boptillyoudrop49 about running with her daughter that m...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

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W3R3 done- that was harder than W3R2 for some reason!

Lots of niggles and aches today when we were running; for some reason it felt harder than the last run, although I did think maybe we recovered pretty quickly...

Lots of niggles and aches today when we were running; for some reason it felt ha...

VeganNelly

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9 R2 ✔️ ( I really just wrote that WOW 😝)

So, a sleepless night, up at 2.30am, off to work at 6.00am and a 6 hour round road trip later, I decide to go out, in the sun and 24 degrees heat 😂 The minute...

So, a sleepless night, up at 2.30am, off to work at 6.00am and a 6 hour round ro...

lightweightkate

Graduate•8 years ago

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Confession. Before reporting on my Quest. Recount on my claim to 5K under 30 minutes , only 33. Lake has shrunk ! So has my "Big head"

Before I start my Quest I found a website called RunJogWalk. After tracing my route around Perry Lake found that it is 740 metres not 800 metres. so my best...

Before I start my Quest I found a website called RunJogWalk. After tracing my ro...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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This is for OldPossum

Just to show you how crowded it was, about halfway round. There were about 284 on the run. Did I mention I was number 262 ☺

Just to show you how crowded it was, about halfway round. There were about 284 o...

RunaroundSue

•8 years ago

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Perfect day for my wk6 run3..one day ahead of planned and completed!

Good morning all! Wk 6 run 3 completed. ;) Yesterday I posted an absolutely miserable run and was undecided what I was going to do with my exercise today. Do...

Good morning all! Wk 6 run 3 completed. ;) Yesterday I posted an absolutely mis...

SillyLilly

Graduate•8 years ago

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Not running related!!! Again

This is what happens when a springer is left to his own devices! poppypug

mcgurranhouse

Graduate•8 years ago

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Bad week or so

Hi all, After a difficult week last week meaning I could only do the first of my week two runs I was going to get back to it on Tuesday but fell heavily...

Hi all, After a difficult week last week meaning I could only do the first of m...

Siaran

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Smelly exercise clothing

Ever wondered? Why does my exercise clothing smell? - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-37220208

Ever wondered? Why does my exercise clothing smell? - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/...

RunaroundSue

•8 years ago

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Well that wasn't too bad....

Completed Week 2 Run 2 today. It went ok! Another hot day here down in the bay. I tried to get out early but it was still pretty warm. Managed to keep going as...

Completed Week 2 Run 2 today. It went ok! Another hot day here down in the bay. ...

SingerLaura

•8 years ago

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A really tough time for my slinky!

Not good news really, I'm getting really anxious about her condition.Best way I will try and combat it will be to run it off! She saw the surgeon yesterday...

Not good news really, I'm getting really anxious about her condition.Best way I ...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hehe! That went okay!

So it wasn't far or fast but I managed to run for 10 minutes and my calf has survived. It was such a glorious morning that I couldn't resist - and it has been...

So it wasn't far or fast but I managed to run for 10 minutes and my calf has sur...

Ullyrunner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

The gremlins invaded my dreams last night! They were telling me that run 9 was going to be a failure and that I would give up halfway through! I shouldn't be...

The gremlins invaded my dreams last night! They were telling me that run 9 was g...

Simmypie

Graduate•8 years ago

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New to forum. Just finished week 3

Started 3 weeks ago while on holiday. 48 and overweight. Not run since school days and loving the couch to 5k programme. Partner and I started it together and...

Started 3 weeks ago while on holiday. 48 and overweight. Not run since school d...

Tillyminty

Graduate•8 years ago

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Day 1 wasn't so bad

23yo 6'5 Male. Had a severe foot/ankle injury leading to operation so almost no exercize for 18 months, combined with too many takeaways went from 14 1/2 stone...

23yo 6'5 Male. Had a severe foot/ankle injury leading to operation so almost no ...

legalizeRANCH

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Help needed..

I have lost my enthusiasm, ability to run, energy, everything. I think doing the parkrun on Saturday was my downfall. I have been out today to run for 20...

I have lost my enthusiasm, ability to run, energy, everything. I think doing th...

Jmiss

Graduate•8 years ago

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Parkrun and I'm torn about something

Hi everyone, Again I'm sorry this is late, I mean to type them up on a saturday or at the latest sunday but then somedays I'm just not with it, and forget or...

Hi everyone, Again I'm sorry this is late, I mean to type them up on a saturday ...

amateurwriter

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3 r1

Was so nervous about running for 3 whole minutes but was pleasantly surprised with this run :-) can't believe I managed to do it!! Thanks c25k

Was so nervous about running for 3 whole minutes but was pleasantly surprised wi...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Run 3 is looming...

Why is it with trepidation I see that week 5 / run 3 is looming, I haven't even done run 2 yet, but run 3 is firmly at the front of my mind. Are we even...

Why is it with trepidation I see that week 5 / run 3 is looming, I haven't even ...

joak99

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

New Trotters

Here goes... Love them

Genesys1

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Connect problems?

Anyone else having problems with Garmin Connect this morning? I've uploaded our latest run (I'm running with my daughter) but it hasn't actually appeared on...

Anyone else having problems with Garmin Connect this morning? I've uploaded our ...

AncientMum

Graduate•8 years ago

22 Replies

I've managed my first full 5k run this morning 😀

I set off nice and early about 5.45 this morning planning to have a shorter run today but I found a comfortable stride almost straight away and didn't want to...

I set off nice and early about 5.45 this morning planning to have a shorter run ...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

32 Replies

What A Difference A Day Makes

Apologies if the post title puts that particular music worm in your head all day. Doing this running thing has made me a creature of habit. Up early every...

Apologies if the post title puts that particular music worm in your head all da...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk 4, Run 5

I've finally completed three Wk 4 runs successfully, even though I had two 'practice' runs along the way. I'm on holiday in France so I'm running along the...

I've finally completed three Wk 4 runs successfully, even though I had two 'prac...

MrsLis

Graduate•8 years ago

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Easing back in...

After graduation I increased distance to 8k then sustained a calf injury. 2 weeks out on IC and been easing myself back in to running this week. Third 20...

After graduation I increased distance to 8k then sustained a calf injury. 2 week...

Kmcm66

•8 years ago

3 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2016

W9R3 Done!!

Android app?

Wk3R3!!

Chase the Sun - Week 8 (Run 1-3)

week 5 run3 Done It!

Mum actually went and did it ...

W3R3 done- that was harder than W3R2 for some reason!

W9 R2 ✔️ ( I really just wrote that WOW 😝)

Confession. Before reporting on my Quest. Recount on my claim to 5K under 30 minutes , only 33. Lake has shrunk ! So has my "Big head"

This is for OldPossum

Perfect day for my wk6 run3..one day ahead of planned and completed!

Not running related!!! Again

Bad week or so

Smelly exercise clothing

Well that wasn't too bad....

A really tough time for my slinky!

Hehe! That went okay!

Week 9 run 1

New to forum. Just finished week 3

Day 1 wasn't so bad

Help needed..

Parkrun and I'm torn about something

W3 r1

Run 3 is looming...

New Trotters

Connect problems?

I've managed my first full 5k run this morning 😀

What A Difference A Day Makes

Wk 4, Run 5

Easing back in...

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