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I think I will need the support of the community this week. Today I am due to do W5R1 - after last week it seems achievable. But the menace of W5R3 is...

I've been lurking for too long!

I think I will need the support of the community this week. Today I am due to d...

JenR

•12 years ago

When I first started C25K, I read over the plan and couldn't quite understand how in week 4, you run for between 3 & 5 minutes, and then on week 5 you're...

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Week 5 done!

When I first started C25K, I read over the plan and couldn't quite understand ho...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

I moved on to week 2 yesterday and did run 1. Physically I felt better than my last run, I think because it was a bit cooler. Still doing OK with getting...

W2 R1

I moved on to week 2 yesterday and did run 1. Physically I felt better than my ...

bloodofareptile

Graduate•12 years ago

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Motivated at 6am, to conquer WK 8 run!

Getting out of my pit in the morning is a challenge in its self, but to do the first run of week 8, am I rather mad. Actually I found the whole thing...

Getting out of my pit in the morning is a challenge in its self, but to do the f...

stephenc78

Graduate•12 years ago

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Now that was sh*t

Now that was a sh*t run. Or should I say it was a good walk? Whatever it was, I'm sad it wasn't a "proper" run. I decided to follow Laura's advice and...

Now that was a sh*t run. Or should I say it was a good walk? Whatever it was, I'...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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W8R1.....told another runner I hated them, then had to apolgise!

It was all in jest but when he lapped me at a sprint the secod time I couldnt help myself. Thankfully he laughed and when he passed me a third time I did say...

It was all in jest but when he lapped me at a sprint the secod time I couldnt he...

sounfit

Graduate•12 years ago

Just a thought....is there a particular way you should run? Or is everyone different? I keep my head up and straight and have my arms close to my sides pumping...

Running style? Tips for feet please!

Just a thought....is there a particular way you should run? Or is everyone diffe...

•12 years ago

Hmm...would it help my mood if I wasnt running down the path of the A6? Maybe...............;)

Running route?

Hmm...would it help my mood if I wasnt running down the path of the A6? Maybe.....

•12 years ago

Yay! I have now done Week1 Run 2 - almost had to force myself this morning as the little devil on my shoulder was saying noooo stay in bed.....so I ignored...

Wk1 R2 done! No thanks to the lil devil in my ear this morning...already?!?!?!?

Yay! I have now done Week1 Run 2 - almost had to force myself this morning as th...

•12 years ago

I guess I am just tired and crabby. I generally look forward to my runs - I like the mood boost, the sense of accomplishment, the time I get to see and smell...

Plodding Along Week 6

I guess I am just tired and crabby. I generally look forward to my runs - I lik...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

Hi all, Finally, FINALLY, I felt that my knee was stable enough to risk the treadmill at my school gym. With my gym buddy there to catch me in case it all...

I'm back! After two weeks and one day!

Hi all, Finally, FINALLY, I felt that my knee was stable enough to risk the t...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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wk 11 runs 1-3

No progress on the weight today as WW cancelled tonight however the weeks runs went as follows weds 30 mins steady, nice regular run steady pace frid 30...

No progress on the weight today as WW cancelled tonight however the weeks runs w...

bizzyb

Graduate•12 years ago

Today was the first step in my 9 week couch to 5k challenge. I did SO much research all last week that I couldn't wait to get my new shoes on and go running. I...

Broke my couch to 5k virginity

Today was the first step in my 9 week couch to 5k challenge. I did SO much resea...

Em_j22

•12 years ago

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I Can't believe I'm in week 9!

Have completed W9 run1 and although felt very tired afterwards I really can't believe i've managed it, not long to go now. This is such a great way of...

Have completed W9 run1 and although felt very tired afterwards I really can't be...

Flossie77

Graduate•12 years ago

W2R2 went well. I felt really comfortable with the running sections, and didn't feel as though I was huffing and puffing all the way around today. But...

Flippers!!

W2R2 went well. I felt really comfortable with the running sections, and didn't...

bluebird75

•12 years ago

And I was really lacking the usual motivation. l would have rather stayed in bed, but I convinced myself to at least try and attempt it before work. So...

Completed Week 6 Run 1 today,

And I was really lacking the usual motivation. l would have rather stayed in b...

Hidden

•12 years ago

Got in from work and decided as I had had such a stressful weekend at work that although I fwlt tired I would go out and have a run to clear my head. It felt...

Graduated today...yay!

Got in from work and decided as I had had such a stressful weekend at work that ...

fifimas

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1 R1 Shin Pain :-(

I've just got back from run 1. It wasn't the run that got me - I'm not out of breath at all. It's my shins. The whole way I had the most incredible sharp pain...

I've just got back from run 1. It wasn't the run that got me - I'm not out of br...

singingsister

•12 years ago

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Week 5 run today is void

This run didn't go well, I don't really know why. I've felt worse and gone running and been fine. I got stitch on the second run and couldn't continue. I...

This run didn't go well, I don't really know why. I've felt worse and gone runn...

mrslazy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Ive got my running shoes!!! :D And bra haha :D

Thanks everyone for your positivity on my waivering earlier today :D I went to my local Up and Running shop and got my gait analysed - I dont think the...

Thanks everyone for your positivity on my waivering earlier today :D I went t...

I should have known today was going to be a bad day when my toddler decided to start the day at 5.30 this morning, but it's got steadily worse. For instance I...

•12 years ago

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Bad Day :(

I should have known today was going to be a bad day when my toddler decided to s...

Mumtum

•12 years ago

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Week 4

Waiting for hubbie to get changed then off out for r1 of week 4. Not looking forward to this one, gonna be hard me thinks. A lot more running. Still, it's dry...

Waiting for hubbie to get changed then off out for r1 of week 4. Not looking for...

Hidden

•12 years ago

So Saturday we finally did W3R1 (the OH has an owie in Friday so didn't want to go!) - that first run, 90 seconds, which should've been fine (having done W2...

W3R1, finally, and not as bad as I thought...

So Saturday we finally did W3R1 (the OH has an owie in Friday so didn't want to ...

TheMagicalPixie

Graduate•12 years ago

Well I had over a week off after W7R2 because of various factors but mainly a very hectic week. Anyway I told myself I was going to go today and finish week 7...

Having a week off is bad :-(

Well I had over a week off after W7R2 because of various factors but mainly a ve...

run4mylife

•12 years ago

Yesterday I did my wk 5 run 3 and feel ok today, would it be ok to start wk 6 today?

Can I run two days in a row?

Yesterday I did my wk 5 run 3 and feel ok today, would it be ok to start wk 6 to...

FunnyFace

•12 years ago

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New podcast

Does anyone have any news on the new podcast. I am running 30mins 3 times a week now. Could do with some new music and laura

Does anyone have any news on the new podcast. I am running 30mins 3 times a week...

scamp

•12 years ago

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I did it! 30 minutes non stop!

I started week 9 on Friday but had a really bad run and had to stop for a minute in total (about 3 lots of 20 seconds) so felt like I'd failed somewhat, I...

I started week 9 on Friday but had a really bad run and had to stop for a minute...

SallyT

Graduate•12 years ago