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I was going to start my blog with a winge about how I'm finding week 6 a real nightmare. But instead I'll start by saying I was inspired by watching the London...

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Inspired by the London Marathon

I was going to start my blog with a winge about how I'm finding week 6 a real ni...

Ausencia

•12 years ago

Get in!!!! Bring on week 4!!!

Week 3 Completed

Rockshammer

Graduate•12 years ago

Well I'm still on track and did the first run of week 2 this morning. I definitely felt that this was getting harder and was glad when I could walk! I'm...

Week 2 - first run

Well I'm still on track and did the first run of week 2 this morning. I definit...

Karleen

•12 years ago

I was full of apprehension as the last two runs have left me feeling deflated and wondering why I am doing this. I did not get home till 1am after an evening...

Week 7 run 2 completed but oh so slow

I was full of apprehension as the last two runs have left me feeling deflated an...

Trixitrin

Graduate•12 years ago

Its been an amazing 7 days. I did W5R3 on Wednesday, which was also my 49th birthday. It was the best birthday present I could get (well, the Garmin probably...

What a week!

Its been an amazing 7 days. I did W5R3 on Wednesday, which was also my 49th birt...

Mirella

Graduate•12 years ago

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iPAD does not work to create login!

Hurrah - completed Week 3 and has taken me this long to work out that you need to register using PC cos this site does not like iPADs. Am hoping Week 4 has...

Hurrah - completed Week 3 and has taken me this long to work out that you need t...

SammyJo

•12 years ago

Lovely to think I have started and I am on my way. I find the progress of the weeks daunting but will see how I go. I loved the music and set up of the...

Who watched the marathon and wanted to be there doing it this time next year?

Misstrolly

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1R1 - Great when I finished

Lovely to think I have started and I am on my way. I find the progress of the w...

mrslazy

Graduate•12 years ago

Did a new 5k route today. It included one steep hill and one long hill. I had to stop twice for large vehicles and still did it in 31.14 Well pleased with...

They don't run, they fly on land.

Did a new 5k route today. It included one steep hill and one long hill. I had to...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

I am so disappointed as the day after running W4R1 I went down with a lurgy and it looks as though I'll have had 10 days enforced rest before I can get back to...

Floored by a lurgy

I am so disappointed as the day after running W4R1 I went down with a lurgy and ...

Wigglesmum

•12 years ago

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Wk9r1... Tough on the tarmac

So, after a 3 day break, one because of the hail and rain weather and one because I had a lunch and a dinner to prep and make, I ventured out this morning...

So, after a 3 day break, one because of the hail and rain weather and one becaus...

Misstrolly

Graduate•12 years ago

So, here I am, just under 18 stones having lost 4 in the last few months. I got talked into doing the great north run in Sept and had heard C25K was great. And...

My first run, well not sure you could call it a run!

So, here I am, just under 18 stones having lost 4 in the last few months. I got ...

Edinburghallie

•12 years ago

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W1R1 completed

Just back from first run and feeling great. Hard work - i haven't done anything like this since Run the World in mid-80's!. Now approaching 50 and determined...

Just back from first run and feeling great. Hard work - i haven't done anything ...

chris411

•12 years ago

Hi everybody, I started running with the C25K last September and am about to do my first half marathon....

Half Marathon coming up!

Hi everybody, I started running with the C25K last September and am about to ...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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bridge to 10k week 2. A bit adrift...

My first comments here! I have been shy at the edges of the blogging dance floor , but have now put my handbag down in the middle and leaped in! Graduated...

My first comments here! I have been shy at the edges of the blogging dance flo...

bonnie68

Graduate•12 years ago

these lot inspired me to get out of my pit today and do a cheeky faster 15min run (my 30min is due tomorrow do just a fill in run) but I'm a few calories in...

marathon watching on treadmill

these lot inspired me to get out of my pit today and do a cheeky faster 15min ru...

Pricey

Graduate•12 years ago

Well I guess I had a good run. 4.18 km which equates to 2.6 miles, run that another 9 times and I've run a marathon. Looking at my pace counter it was so...

W7r2. Marathon runners running 10 times further than me today

Well I guess I had a good run. 4.18 km which equates to 2.6 miles, run that anot...

henrietta

Graduate•12 years ago

Well the run I was dreading happened this morning. Wasnt looking forward to it as I had a couple of glasses of vino last night. To my surprise I actually did...

I did Wk 4 R1 this morning (with the dog) !! Cant believe it...

Well the run I was dreading happened this morning. Wasnt looking forward to it a...

TimeforChange

•12 years ago

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Offical week 4 run 1 tomorrow.

Well all I can say everyone, It's time for my official week 4 start tomorrow. I did complete 2 sets of week 3 alongside a sneaky week 4 run by mistake, plus an...

Well all I can say everyone, It's time for my official week 4 start tomorrow. I ...

stephenc78

Graduate•12 years ago

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Delayed by illness, now time to get going again!

I'd not run for almost 2 weeks due to a stupid lingery cold that wouldn't come on properly but also wouldn't pass quickly. I was a bit trepidatious before...

I'd not run for almost 2 weeks due to a stupid lingery cold that wouldn't come o...

Alberto

•12 years ago

hi, if i manage to run for 30 or more minutes my pace is really slow in fact its not much faster than my brisk walk. what small changes can i make to improve...

snail pace

hi, if i manage to run for 30 or more minutes my pace is really slow in fact its...

kevos

Graduate•12 years ago

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Seeking forgiveness and a tough talking to....

(juicydee if you'd be so kind I'm seeking forgiveness... ) All of you, thank you so very very much for your kind words on my graduation blogs last...

(juicydee if you'd be so kind I'm seeking forgiveness... ) All of you, t...

Bxster

Graduate•12 years ago

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SOOOOOO, addictive

Over the years I have realised there are many forums, from boring to bizarre! Many are not welcoming and you end up feeling quite an outsider and if you...

Over the years I have realised there are many forums, from boring to bizarre! ...

Ruff

•12 years ago

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W1 R3

OK did my first run outside on this W1 R3 but couldnt do run 6. Way too out of breath. It was definatly tougher outside than on the treadmill so going to...

OK did my first run outside on this W1 R3 but couldnt do run 6. Way too out of ...

Zagel

•12 years ago

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Wk 7 in hail and gales

Wow I did it horrendous conditions but I ran for 25 mins no walking. I did 7.50 per km, not bad I swore that I would never be able to run 10mins let alone 25,...

Wow I did it horrendous conditions but I ran for 25 mins no walking. I did 7.50 ...

roe326

Graduate•12 years ago

......well by 3 seconds! But still faster. What a lovely morning for a run...blue skies & sun so glad I dragged myself out there. When I woke up...

3rd 5k and my fastest time yet....

......well by 3 seconds! But still faster. What a lovely morning for a run.....

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Lead Legs!

Started week 4 yesterday and the Shin splints are easing (a little) but still think I need to return to the GP. However, The lungs are fine when running and...

Started week 4 yesterday and the Shin splints are easing (a little) but still th...

Ettie

•12 years ago