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W7 R1

Just completed run 1 week 7 and definitely feeling much fitter than even 2 weeks ago. Same as last week though, my lungs are writing cheques my legs can't...

Just completed run 1 week 7 and definitely feeling much fitter than even 2 weeks...

Adders

Graduate•12 years ago

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No flat routes, hills are a killer in week 1!

I live in the hills of North Wales, I downloaded week 1 today, and thought I would incorporate it into my morning dog walk! I never run, so thought I would...

I live in the hills of North Wales, I downloaded week 1 today, and thought I wou...

Costy

•12 years ago

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Back at last but it is a battle with my mind !

I fell ill after r2 wk 4 last week and really only got back to normal at the start of this week. As each day passed I felt more and more deflated and the...

I fell ill after r2 wk 4 last week and really only got back to normal at the sta...

Shuffle

•12 years ago

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Week 5 bites the dust!

W5r3. fantastic run this morning, 4.23 k averaging 7.26k/min My bottom lip did a wobble when Laura congratulated me at the end......so proud of myself and...

W5r3. fantastic run this morning, 4.23 k averaging 7.26k/min My bottom lip did ...

poppysmate

Graduate•12 years ago

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wk7r3 - whizzy-- only two weeks until I get my badge!

great upbeat blogs on here this morning, loads of people are doing so well. Yesterday I wimped out because it was raining, felt guilty this morning so went...

great upbeat blogs on here this morning, loads of people are doing so well. Yes...

bizzyb

Graduate•12 years ago

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Ggrrr....tonsillitis strikes...advice about getting back with the programme needed!!

I can't believe I'm so gutted about this but I am. Me and my sister have been following the programme and loving every minute of it. We got up to Week 8, Run...

I can't believe I'm so gutted about this but I am. Me and my sister have been f...

Shelwa77

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 Run !

Well decided to get myself out of bed and out for a run this morning and my god that was not an easy run to do, I so though it was be a doddle doing 5/8/5...

Well decided to get myself out of bed and out for a run this morning and my god ...

fifimas

Graduate•12 years ago

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A few firsts and a great start to the day

Just back in from a great run....this feeling is why I stick at it!! It wasn't my fastest or longest but was great all the same. :) :) :) This morning I...

Just back in from a great run....this feeling is why I stick at it!! It wasn't ...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Made the Grade, made the Weight, Off to Oz

Haven't blogged for three weeks while focusing on getting ready for the big trip to see my lad in Adelaide. Flying out later today and can't wait to run in...

Haven't blogged for three weeks while focusing on getting ready for the big trip...

Malcy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk 1 -7 what a difference!

Wow, I can't believe how much difference, and how far I've come in 7 weeks!! I'm new to this site - only discovered it a few days ago, but really enjoy...

Wow, I can't believe how much difference, and how far I've come in 7 weeks!! ...

lizziej754

Graduate•12 years ago

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Problems to solve during today's run.

Good news about my knee; I didn't feel any pain at all in todays run. I just did a gentle 30 minute jog. I can't tell you how relieved I felt! However, the...

Good news about my knee; I didn't feel any pain at all in todays run. I just did...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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W5 R1 Completed and a new discovery....

Was planning a 2 day rest but woke up yesterday feeling bleugh and stressy and stayed in bed. So after 3 guilty rest days I went out at 7.30 this morning. Why...

Was planning a 2 day rest but woke up yesterday feeling bleugh and stressy and s...

Mirella

Graduate•12 years ago

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I did Week 3 Run 1 this morning guys !! Thanks for your support ?

Well after all my moans and feeling l had let myself down I got my butt out of bed at 8 and did my run.. The 2nd 3 minute run felt tough but I didn't give in...

Well after all my moans and feeling l had let myself down I got my butt out of b...

TimeforChange

•12 years ago

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Completed C25K and just done my first official 5k!!!

Well, I've done it at long last! First off, some background - 58 year old male, Type 2 diabetic since 2005, never really been a fan of exercise but my...

Well, I've done it at long last! First off, some background - 58 year old male,...

RichardHill

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why am I putting weight ON!!?

I've put 3 pounds on in 3 weeks since starting this programme and I've cut out sweets and chocolate too! I'm not starving myself just eating healthily.

I've put 3 pounds on in 3 weeks since starting this programme and I've cut out s...

Gridlet

Graduate•12 years ago

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What to do if you are still young, but really weak and slow?

I am in my 30's, but am probably having as challenging a time of it as someone much, much older: I have exercise-induced asthma, patellafemoral disorder, foot...

I am in my 30's, but am probably having as challenging a time of it as someone m...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Fall of Snow...

Run two, yesterday, was arduous, but interesting. I was all prepared for a run in cool weather. Inhaler, Longish yoga pants, extremely heavy-duty sports...

Run two, yesterday, was arduous, but interesting. I was all prepared for a ru...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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"Run" = Slightly Bouncy Walk

My first run took place earlier this week. In my eagerness to get started, once I had my gear, my partner and I went out, even though it was 9PM and dark out....

My first run took place earlier this week. In my eagerness to get started, once...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Baby Steps: From Cane to Running Shoes

Welcome to my first-ever blog post! Over the past 6 months, I lost 40 pounds with careful diet (super low sugar, and rather low carb) and exercise (strength...

Welcome to my first-ever blog post! Over the past 6 months, I lost 40 pounds wi...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 3 Run 1

I really didn't think I could run for three minutes, and I was hoping the rain wouldn't stop and then I could put it off until tomorrow. Then the sun came out...

I really didn't think I could run for three minutes, and I was hoping the rain w...

cattery

Graduate•12 years ago

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Any ex-smokers out there? Feeling really low and due to start Week 3 tomorrow....Struggling and not proud of myself !!!

I have been off the ciggies for 4 weeks but seem to have hit a wall. Unfortunately my downfall is a glass of wine and stupidly purchased a pack of 10 last...

I have been off the ciggies for 4 weeks but seem to have hit a wall. Unfortunate...

TimeforChange

•12 years ago

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week 6 complete

well thats week 6 don bring on 7 . three years after joining a gym to help with my asthma ,who would have thought i would have been able to run for 25 mins....

well thats week 6 don bring on 7 . three years after joining a gym to help wit...

dave007

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8r1 - are we nearly there yet?

After all the excitement of the last few weeks I forgot to post the results of yesterday's run. Back home and back with Poppy I decided to go for week 8...

After all the excitement of the last few weeks I forgot to post the results of y...

Beckipeg

•12 years ago

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2nd week done and not much better!

well done me for getting out of bed and going out today, certainly didnt feel like it. However it doesnt seem to be getting any easier and looking at week 3 I...

well done me for getting out of bed and going out today, certainly didnt feel li...

sounfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Oh Dear not run since Tues

I headed out Tues for my 25 min run got 7 mins in and had to stop and walk home..I felt awful I couldn't catch a breath and just felt unwell without being able...

I headed out Tues for my 25 min run got 7 mins in and had to stop and walk home....

Sassy1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Sometimes all you need is brute force and ignorance......

Since my excitement last weekend the longest run I have been able to squeeze out is about 4.5 k. Getting used to the fact that when a longer run hits the...

Since my excitement last weekend the longest run I have been able to squeeze out...

Greg_M

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 needs a much longer route than previous weeks!

I'm lucky enough to be able to run cross country rather than on the streets but I've come unstuck on week 4 - my route isn't long enough. I've done two runs...

I'm lucky enough to be able to run cross country rather than on the streets but ...

DuncanS

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R1

After the utter elation of W5R3 I was quite surprised by today's offering - what... a 5 min run to start - pah, I laugh in the face of your 5 mins Laura!!.......

After the utter elation of W5R3 I was quite surprised by today's offering - what...

AmandaW

Graduate•12 years ago

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Had to quit during a run today :(

Oh no! Tried running on the treadmill today and had to stop after 12 minutes because my left knee started to hurt. I stopped and stretched and tried again, but...

Oh no! Tried running on the treadmill today and had to stop after 12 minutes bec...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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W7R2 outdoors again but much more enjoyable.

This was only the second time I've done one of the scheduled runs outside. The first one I found difficult because I didn't have a good idea of how long I had...

This was only the second time I've done one of the scheduled runs outside. The ...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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All posts for April 2012

W7 R1

No flat routes, hills are a killer in week 1!

Back at last but it is a battle with my mind !

Week 5 bites the dust!

wk7r3 - whizzy-- only two weeks until I get my badge!

Ggrrr....tonsillitis strikes...advice about getting back with the programme needed!!

Week 6 Run !

A few firsts and a great start to the day

Made the Grade, made the Weight, Off to Oz

Wk 1 -7 what a difference!

Problems to solve during today's run.

W5 R1 Completed and a new discovery....

I did Week 3 Run 1 this morning guys !! Thanks for your support ?

Completed C25K and just done my first official 5k!!!

Why am I putting weight ON!!?

What to do if you are still young, but really weak and slow?

Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Fall of Snow...

"Run" = Slightly Bouncy Walk

Baby Steps: From Cane to Running Shoes

week 3 Run 1

Any ex-smokers out there? Feeling really low and due to start Week 3 tomorrow....Struggling and not proud of myself !!!

week 6 complete

W8r1 - are we nearly there yet?

2nd week done and not much better!

Oh Dear not run since Tues

Sometimes all you need is brute force and ignorance......

Week 4 needs a much longer route than previous weeks!

W6R1

Had to quit during a run today :(

W7R2 outdoors again but much more enjoyable.

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