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W9D2 DONNNNNNEEEEEE

And it was perfect. Slightly breezy. No pain. I got to that glorious state where you forget you're running and it's like you can run forever. At no point did I...

And it was perfect. Slightly breezy. No pain. I got to that glorious state where...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•4 years ago

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6 weeks running and now doing 4.5 km in just over 31 minutes, so happyyyyyy !

I am back at running 6 weeks after 2 year off and I am now running 4.5 km almost non stop. I am delighted as I am running twice a week and finding it easy....

I am back at running 6 weeks after 2 year off and I am now running 4.5 km almost...

Verovero

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 3 at the very chilly parkrun

Ran my final run of week 3 successfully at the parkrun today. I had to go to a different parkrun because my regular one was icy but it was a beautiful day -...

Ran my final run of week 3 successfully at the parkrun today. I had to go to a d...

silverflowers

Graduate•4 years ago

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Going by this picture

Can anyone guess what I'm having tonight?

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Perfect parkrun

Some things people like about parkrun: A. Volunteering B. Touring C. Reaching a T shirt milestone D. Running a PB E. Finally, with C25k a distant memory,...

Some things people like about parkrun: A. Volunteering B. Touring C. Reaching a...

ArthurJG

Graduate•4 years ago

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Advice please

So wk 7 just ran run 3 Today was the hardest yet. Prob 1: I struggled breathing correctly with the cold but completed the run. Coughing when finished and lungs...

So wk 7 just ran run 3 Today was the hardest yet. Prob 1: I struggled breathing ...

Forpetessake

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation badge

W9 R3 complete! Loved every minute- well not the first few weeks , but I got there and will run every week for 3 times ! Ty ty ty

W9 R3 complete! Loved every minute- well not the first few weeks , but I got the...

Beerslurpa

Graduate•4 years ago

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Second Run

I did my second run yesterday and I feel OK. I did 3.8 km in 30 minutes. Trying out different ways, so i don't bob up and down so much when I run.

I did my second run yesterday and I feel OK. I did 3.8 km in 30 minutes. Trying ...

Runningat49

•4 years ago

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W6d2 - what just happened...

Found that one tough (x2 10 min runs). 5 hours later my legs still feel sore and heavy.

Found that one tough (x2 10 min runs). 5 hours later my legs still feel sore an...

Leosmit

Graduate•4 years ago

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New Garmin watch won’t automatically sync to strava on my mobile!!

Can anyone help please? I got my new Garmin forerunner yesterday, set it all up. I got the Garmin account & strava accounts set up in my iPhone apps. Have...

Can anyone help please? I got my new Garmin forerunner yesterday, set it all up...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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That was a nice little run

Well we got out, the sun shone, we ran even faster after promising each other we would take it slow so 3 k in well under half an hour, A little funny- I was...

Well we got out, the sun shone, we ran even faster after promising each other we...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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I ran 10k !!!!

So with the icy weather this morning sadly our park run was cancelled but not wanting to miss a run , I waited for the sun to melt the ice on the pavements in...

So with the icy weather this morning sadly our park run was cancelled but not wa...

Fatbummum

Graduate•4 years ago

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I ❤️ Frost

Hi all, No not the tv program although I do like that. I ❤️FROST ❄️❄️❄️ w8r3 Perfection. Ran for a bit longer don’t know if that’s a no no at this stage but...

Hi all, No not the tv program although I do like that. I ❤️FROST ❄️❄️❄️ w8r3 Pe...

Jacca

Graduate•4 years ago

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Knee Pain

In the first 2 weeks of the plan I had discomfort/pain around my knees. Someone in the forum suggested taking a pain killer and keep running. It worked great I...

In the first 2 weeks of the plan I had discomfort/pain around my knees. Someone ...

Boybiker

•4 years ago

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Week 5 completed!!!

Well after a horrible start on Monday, then missing Wednesday due to sick kids I managed to do run 2 yesterday. Found it easier than run 1 actually. Woke up...

Well after a horrible start on Monday, then missing Wednesday due to sick kids I...

CJMumma

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Good morning everyone!!! Have just done my first 20 minute run! Who’d have thunk it? Decided to do this in the morning and then I’ve got no excuse to say I’ve...

Good morning everyone!!! Have just done my first 20 minute run! Who’d have thunk...

SuzieMac

•4 years ago

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🍏First Park Run

43:45mins slow Park Run but I did it!! Showed up as a PB in the results as I have previously fast walked two. 🤣 Lots of Laughter as at least I now know that I...

43:45mins slow Park Run but I did it!! Showed up as a PB in the results as I hav...

Annieapple

Administrator•4 years ago

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W5r3 done

Well I was was not looking forward to W5r3. Weather was not on my side frost and bit of fog.🥶.... Well I did it the run it’s self was pretty good to say...

Well I was was not looking forward to W5r3. Weather was not on my side frost an...

Kg68

Graduate•4 years ago

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Nearly didn't go today

So glad I psyched myself up to go out thus norning. Cold but btight, just had to watch out for icy patches. W7R3 completed. Only 2 weks to go before graduation...

So glad I psyched myself up to go out thus norning. Cold but btight, just had to...

Northpenninesjogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ok Parkrun 2 brought even more joy 😁

...... when it’s 8 o’clock on Saturday and you’re smiling ear to ear as you scrape ice off the car saying “yes! its time for park run 😁” Parkrun is just...

...... when it’s 8 o’clock on Saturday and you’re smiling ear to ear as you scr...

Jerichomile

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tingle toes and Chrystal Tips!

Finished the end of wk 2 a bit late to be honest. Tendon in left foot was crying earlier in the week so I let it rest a couple more days. As a result i have...

Finished the end of wk 2 a bit late to be honest. Tendon in left foot was cryin...

NoddyC

•4 years ago

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Has your run ever missed some instructions

Hi all has your run ever gone wrong, eg. “Right let’s walk for two mins” Then 30 seconds later it says “Right off we go for five mins” Totally threw me and...

Hi all has your run ever gone wrong, eg. “Right let’s walk for two mins” Then 30...

Spudwood

•4 years ago

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Health and safety and colds

Just realised i whinged and moaned about my health and safety audit last sunday then went quiet Got the report yesterday and got 99% so real chuffed Also...

Just realised i whinged and moaned about my health and safety audit last sunday ...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Morning runs always tougher?

Throughout the week I do two runs in the evening after work, and one run on a Saturday or Sunday morning. On my evening runs, I feel comfortable and can keep a...

Throughout the week I do two runs in the evening after work, and one run on a Sa...

Marth-Elise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Job done w7 R1

That was good. Went out without my glasses, hope no-one saw me. I certainly didn't see them. Guess I was in a hurry to get out. My Fitbit turned itself...

That was good. Went out without my glasses, hope no-one saw me. I certainly di...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•4 years ago

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Physio now

So got to week 7 and did my 25 mins run. Shin splints has gone morealess but now physio for a painful hip. Physio said I rushed the programme yet I jogged like...

So got to week 7 and did my 25 mins run. Shin splints has gone morealess but now...

Isal19

•4 years ago

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Santa Fun Run 1 December

I will participate in this event and thought this may be a good place to mention it :) There will be 250 Santa Claus running in Adderbury that day... I am one...

I will participate in this event and thought this may be a good place to mention...

disi

•4 years ago

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My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk4 d3)

A hard day at work yesterday followed by a good rugby training session last night meant I was tired before I started this morning. Unfortunately the puppy...

A hard day at work yesterday followed by a good rugby training session last nigh...

Remikins

Graduate•4 years ago

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Early night

Is it so wrong to want an early night on Friday, so I can run Saturday morning, before everyone gets up. Never thought it would be like that.......😴😴

Is it so wrong to want an early night on Friday, so I can run Saturday morning, ...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•4 years ago

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Treadmill or outdoor

Up to week 8 and just about getting there... I have done all of the training on a treadmill but recently tried running outside! I have found it incredibly...

Up to week 8 and just about getting there... I have done all of the training o...

kate_runs

•4 years ago

22 Replies

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All posts for November 2019

W9D2 DONNNNNNEEEEEE

6 weeks running and now doing 4.5 km in just over 31 minutes, so happyyyyyy !

Week 3 run 3 at the very chilly parkrun

Going by this picture

Perfect parkrun

Advice please

Graduation badge

Second Run

W6d2 - what just happened...

New Garmin watch won’t automatically sync to strava on my mobile!!

That was a nice little run

I ran 10k !!!!

I ❤️ Frost

Knee Pain

Week 5 completed!!!

Week 5 Run 3

🍏First Park Run

W5r3 done

Nearly didn't go today

Ok Parkrun 2 brought even more joy 😁

Tingle toes and Chrystal Tips!

Has your run ever missed some instructions

Health and safety and colds

Morning runs always tougher?

Job done w7 R1

Physio now

Santa Fun Run 1 December

My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk4 d3)

Early night

Treadmill or outdoor

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