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Some rest day advice!

I'm keen to let all of you other C25K'ers know about a small mistake I've made - so that you don't make the same one! So, anyway, after my 20 minute running...

I'm keen to let all of you other C25K'ers know about a small mistake I've made -...

chrisjohnsonrunnerboy

•12 years ago

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W2 R1

Hi all just about to embark on week two with my new running tights - had hamstring problems in my younger days so have been advised these will help - updates...

Hi all just about to embark on week two with my new running tights - had hamstri...

Rockshammer

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6 R3

I must confess I have been a bit naughty over the Easter weekend, not only did I over eat + drink, I had 5 days off running. The motivation was definitely...

I must confess I have been a bit naughty over the Easter weekend, not only did I...

Adders

Graduate•12 years ago

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Let's talk about socks

I just had to blog about the lovely socks I was recommended when I got my new trainers! They are Balega Enduro Quarter - cost about £10 a pair (yikes!) but...

I just had to blog about the lovely socks I was recommended when I got my new tr...

juicydee

Graduate•12 years ago

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Over the finishing line ......... Yipeeeee

I completed wk9 run3 on Tuesday morning after getting up at 5.30 and then out runing at 6, never would have imagined that i would come to love jogging and be...

I completed wk9 run3 on Tuesday morning after getting up at 5.30 and then out ru...

teamgreen

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 1 run 3

today i completed week 1 but do not feel ready to go onto week 2 as i find it very difficult and my legs really ache during the run. I think it might just be...

today i completed week 1 but do not feel ready to go onto week 2 as i find it ve...

maz1984

•12 years ago

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Enjoying Week Five

Hi folks, I started running five weeks ago but this is my first post here! I've had a couple of rough runs over the past month and a bit, but this week it...

Hi folks, I started running five weeks ago but this is my first post here! I'...

Frazzles

Graduate•12 years ago

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End of Week 2..Yay...Thanks for your support !

Thanks guys for all your comments, it really helps. I did manage to do my Week 2 Run 3 this morning and it went surprisingly well and i was surprised at how...

Thanks guys for all your comments, it really helps. I did manage to do my Week 2...

TimeforChange

•12 years ago

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One more run to go (on the programme)!!!!!!!

Ran Wk9R2 this morning and it felt great. My last run will be Sat or Sun. I honestly cannot believe I have got here and for anyone starting out on the...

Ran Wk9R2 this morning and it felt great. My last run will be Sat or Sun. I ho...

chickentrousers

Graduate•12 years ago

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How have graduates/almost graduates found weeks 7-9?

A friend argued with me that C25K should only take 6 weeks, and when he looked at my schedule, he said basically week 6 is the end as after that the increments...

A friend argued with me that C25K should only take 6 weeks, and when he looked a...

ChrisMcB

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8, Run 2

Just back from Week 8, Run 2. This time I managed not to get rained or hailstoned on. In fact the sun was out and I got very hot. This second run seemed quite...

Just back from Week 8, Run 2. This time I managed not to get rained or hailstone...

ShoutingWoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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First failure today and feeling awful!

After a week off for a three day hike, I ran W5R1 on Tues and managed it though I felt rough with a cold. Anyway, I thought about doing it again today but...

After a week off for a three day hike, I ran W5R1 on Tues and managed it though ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 8, Run2........... What a difference

How can it be so different from one day to the next? I had to fit in a run last night so I would be able to complete week 8 tomorrow with a rest day...

How can it be so different from one day to the next? I had to fit in a ...

Mrs_Miggins

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3R1 - Completed, phew!

Dragged myself out of bed this morning (5.45am) and took to the roads - stopped briefly before i set off as my cat started to follow me so had to shoo her back...

Dragged myself out of bed this morning (5.45am) and took to the roads - stopped ...

chimpychamps

•12 years ago

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Two women in my life ; )

I have to confess that this morning, for the first time in 7 weeks, I wasn't looking forward to my run. My W6R2 was hard, strange when it was less running...

I have to confess that this morning, for the first time in 7 weeks, I wasn't loo...

ChrisMcB

Graduate•12 years ago

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Dont think I'm a natural yet!

Having completed Week 5 on Tuesday, it was lovely yesterday knowing I didn't have to run. As the 20 minute run went ok I was thinking I would run again today,...

Having completed Week 5 on Tuesday, it was lovely yesterday knowing I didn't hav...

henrietta

Graduate•12 years ago

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going to miss my run :(

Well tomorrow is D Day, having my gallbladder out so will be out of action for a couple of weeks. Think I am really going to miss my 'me' time when I normally...

Well tomorrow is D Day, having my gallbladder out so will be out of action for a...

mgnmum

Graduate•12 years ago

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What a feeling!!

I managed to run for 3 minutes! Twice! Its such a good feeling to push yourself and achieve your goal. I'm set up for the day now, the messages Of support...

I managed to run for 3 minutes! Twice! Its such a good feeling to push yourself ...

Gridlet

Graduate•12 years ago

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Away in Leicester city centre with work, where to run wk5

familyrunner

•12 years ago

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Finished w9r3 :D (formerly known as SmokeyAli)

Well didn't know if this day would come, I just finished week9 run3 and I feel great! It's been a fair bit longer than 9 weeks due to some stopping and...

Well didn't know if this day would come, I just finished week9 run3 and I feel g...

SilkySilk

•12 years ago

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Can't believe I'm at Week 8!

Like a lot of people on here I'm one of those who could never run. I'm not saying I find it easy now but tomorrow I will attempt to run for 28 minutes without...

Like a lot of people on here I'm one of those who could never run. I'm not sayi...

Debrabwfc

Graduate•12 years ago

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I am the king babe! W5R3 is in the rear view mirror.

Woo hoo! I just completed the 20 minute run. I planned my route so that it was mostly downhill and seriously miscalculated since I ended up doing the last 3.5...

Woo hoo! I just completed the 20 minute run. I planned my route so that it was ...

judyB

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R2 - pram, 2 bikes and a plodder!

Missed yesterdays session due to little one not being well so today I decided to get out....all sounds well and good until you need to factor in a baby in a...

Missed yesterdays session due to little one not being well so today I decided to...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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New to this all......

Just did my first week 1 run/walk and it was hard........... As someone who has always avoided running (always had an excuse) I really need to sort myself out...

Just did my first week 1 run/walk and it was hard........... As someone who has ...

Sue41

•12 years ago

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Don't stop me now!

I just thought that I really need to share my experience with all of you other C25K runners. Despite being on Week 1, I decided to move on, because I already...

I just thought that I really need to share my experience with all of you other C...

chrisjohnsonrunnerboy

•12 years ago

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After a week off on holiday...

...I thought I should repeat all of week three's runs which I had completed the week before. But I just couldn't face that terrible banjo tune again so I went...

...I thought I should repeat all of week three's runs which I had completed the ...

DuncanS

Graduate•12 years ago

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Lack of Motivation - Need help !!

Just joined the site and am finding all comments inspirational. I am now on Wk 2 and could not drag myself out of bed this morning for my run 2 so must go in...

Just joined the site and am finding all comments inspirational. I am now on Wk 2...

TimeforChange

•12 years ago

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I'mUsing treadmill is that better or worse than road running?

Igrim

•12 years ago

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Finished week 2 today

Chuffed to finish week 2 got this far last year then injured myself playing football - so keeping away from that this year!! Really confident I can do this...

Chuffed to finish week 2 got this far last year then injured myself playing foot...

Igrim

•12 years ago

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So it rained today, then it hailed!

well dispite the rain and hail i have finished week 7 yah! It was okay for the first half felt easier than last one, 2nd half i struggled. Have shinny new...

well dispite the rain and hail i have finished week 7 yah! It was okay for the f...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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All posts for April 2012

Some rest day advice!

W2 R1

W6 R3

Let's talk about socks

Over the finishing line ......... Yipeeeee

week 1 run 3

Enjoying Week Five

End of Week 2..Yay...Thanks for your support !

One more run to go (on the programme)!!!!!!!

How have graduates/almost graduates found weeks 7-9?

Week 8, Run 2

First failure today and feeling awful!

Week 8, Run2........... What a difference

W3R1 - Completed, phew!

Two women in my life ; )

Dont think I'm a natural yet!

going to miss my run :(

What a feeling!!

Away in Leicester city centre with work, where to run wk5

Finished w9r3 :D (formerly known as SmokeyAli)

Can't believe I'm at Week 8!

I am the king babe! W5R3 is in the rear view mirror.

W6R2 - pram, 2 bikes and a plodder!

New to this all......

Don't stop me now!

After a week off on holiday...

Lack of Motivation - Need help !!

I'mUsing treadmill is that better or worse than road running?

Finished week 2 today

So it rained today, then it hailed!

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