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Did it without Laura, on wk9 run 2!

Well fellow runners, I did my 2nd run of WK 9 last night. Did think I was going get out the due to panic setting in, realized my ipod was flat as pancake, and...

Well fellow runners, I did my 2nd run of WK 9 last night. Did think I was going ...

stephenc78

Graduate•12 years ago

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Would anyone else like C25K Tee shirts?

I would love to be able to advertise the c25k programme to the world and wonder if there is any chance that the admin people could organise tee shirts for us...

I would love to be able to advertise the c25k programme to the world and wonder ...

BTX4

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2R2 - work and weather is getting in the way !!!

Well I was going to do this last night but it was too hot and then it piddled it down so I decided to do it this morning. At 5am. Cos I have to leave for work...

Well I was going to do this last night but it was too hot and then it piddled it...

ezmee

•12 years ago

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Does anyone else keep getting advertisements from fullmalls.com posted to your blogs and questions??

I am finding this increasingly annoying. The adverts are for dodgy fake designer gear. I have reported it but I have a feeling it is going to continue. It even...

I am finding this increasingly annoying. The adverts are for dodgy fake designer...

jelh75

•12 years ago

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Not running the distance within the minutes...

I drove my route to finally get my mileage calculations of how far I was actually running. I"m about .3 of a mile short on each run. Ex. 10 minutes only...

I drove my route to finally get my mileage calculations of how far I was actuall...

wsquared

•12 years ago

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First run as a graduate and....

It sucked. Why does the lesson have to come after the test. Started out great and then I copped out halfway through. Partly psyched myself out, partly too...

It sucked. Why does the lesson have to come after the test. Started out great an...

Eisleychick

Graduate•12 years ago

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End of Week 1 c25k do over to improve speed

I'm probably repeating myself a bit here.. Completed C25K a couple of weeks ago or so, but at a very slow speed of 7kph. Have wanted to speed myself up....

I'm probably repeating myself a bit here.. Completed C25K a couple of weeks ago ...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 who'd have thought it ?!?

The programme has certainly had it's ups and downs. I have learned to love and loathe Laura's interjections( depending on how long I have left), but to have a...

The programme has certainly had it's ups and downs. I have learned to love and l...

notlaura

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week Seven is kicking my arse!

So I didn’t finish my run today, week 7 is kicking my arse…I’m hoping that it’s a multitude of reasons, but I think it’s most just my brain being a dick about...

So I didn’t finish my run today, week 7 is kicking my arse…I’m hoping that it’s ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 2 run 2 - OUCH!

Completed the run earlier this evening, but had to take it slow slow slow which is disappointing because of some pain. Never mind shin splints, I'm getting...

Completed the run earlier this evening, but had to take it slow slow slow which ...

Em_j22

•12 years ago

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Week 5 nailed!

:D :D :D :D :D

Ali_Sonrisa

Graduate•12 years ago

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Made My Day

I finished week 7, run 3 yesterday. (Only 2 weeks more until I graduate!) I am definitely getting into the rhythm of it all, and often want to run even on my...

I finished week 7, run 3 yesterday. (Only 2 weeks more until I graduate!) I am d...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Am I the only one suffering stress incontinence?

I am doing all the recommended pelvic floor exercises, all was well until week 5. I'm managing the running but the leakage(!) is embarassing.

I am doing all the recommended pelvic floor exercises, all was well until week 5...

michiko

•12 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Well that's quite a step up from Week 3 runs!! I use the 'Get Running' app on my phone so am not sure it was exactly the same as Laura's ....but ran for 2 x 3...

Well that's quite a step up from Week 3 runs!! I use the 'Get Running' app on my...

fairy39

•12 years ago

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week 2 run 2 done!

After working out that I would have to get up at 5.15 tomorrow morning to do my run I decided that this evening was a better option. Week 2 run 2 now done! I...

After working out that I would have to get up at 5.15 tomorrow morning to do my ...

Nevertoolate

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2 R1.... though it nearly wasn't!

Was planning on running before work this morning and put trainers etc out ready but I had such a rubbish nights sleep I couldn't face it... So I decided to...

Was planning on running before work this morning and put trainers etc out ready ...

rube1uk

•12 years ago

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W2 R3

Well that went well, i really enjoyed it and i am looking forward to starting week 3. Getting off the couch is well worth the effort!

Well that went well, i really enjoyed it and i am looking forward to starting we...

Itsallanadventure

Graduate•12 years ago

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Knees

this is my first blog and I am looking for some advice. on sunday I completed run 2 week 2 and had some pain on the inside of both knees, I have no problem on...

this is my first blog and I am looking for some advice. on sunday I completed ru...

Neily

•12 years ago

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Finally, and it's taken over a year....

I ran 5k in 30 minutes! It was really hard work because it was 3 pm and hot and humid, but I'm trying to fit in runs with working full time and that was the...

I ran 5k in 30 minutes! It was really hard work because it was 3 pm and hot an...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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Week1 Run2

Well don't know why I worried about going out in public to exercise, I've loved my first two trips out. Never thought I'd be able to do it but all the positive...

Well don't know why I worried about going out in public to exercise, I've loved ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Is there an Android app that uses same intervals as NHS Laura?

My husband wants to try C25K but is unsure about using Laura, as he would prefer his own rock music. Is there an android app that uses same format and...

My husband wants to try C25K but is unsure about using Laura, as he would prefer...

juliebee

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4R2 plus

Thanks to those who helped me realise sometimes you just have not great runs. After yearning for Laura to say stop on W4R1 today I slowed myself down and...

Thanks to those who helped me realise sometimes you just have not great runs. Af...

jamesbmorley

•12 years ago

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W4R3 and now it's all about ..."take THAT you danged hill!"

Yessssssssss! Made it all the way to the top of that blasted hill! Took a full 2 minutes to recover my breathing...lol....but dang it! I DID it! Amazingly...

Yessssssssss! Made it all the way to the top of that blasted hill! Took a full...

Grammadog1947

Graduate•12 years ago

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treadmill

wk3 r2 done today and it was easier as i went back to the treadmill and set the same pace each run. i know its broaring but it's what i need to do to last...

wk3 r2 done today and it was easier as i went back to the treadmill and set the ...

sassymum

•12 years ago

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can I ride my new bike on rest days

I am now half way through week 4 2nd run this morning went well but legs were a bit tired. My husband and I have bought new bikes for cycle paths only traffic...

I am now half way through week 4 2nd run this morning went well but legs were a ...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is it best to run or rest with sore calves?

Just finished W2 with 13 year old daughter, who was so keen she ran with a friend on 'rest' days & now has sore calves. Should she keep running, but observe...

Just finished W2 with 13 year old daughter, who was so keen she ran with a frien...

snowchaser

•12 years ago

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Thanks everyone!

Just wanted to say thanks everyone for all the encouragement! I will get faster eventually... and if you're wondering where the "why are people so mean" post...

Just wanted to say thanks everyone for all the encouragement! I will get faster ...

ClearlyAM

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4R3 Got over my first hiccough

I found run 1 in week 4 the hardest yet, but determined to carry on and found run 2 much easier. For run 3 I decided on a change of venue but did not realise...

I found run 1 in week 4 the hardest yet, but determined to carry on and found ru...

unfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 3 Day 1 - Whoop Whoo!!

I was looking forward to week 3 and getting the chance to push myself that bit more, but once Laura said it was time to run for 3 minutes, my heart sank! I...

I was looking forward to week 3 and getting the chance to push myself that bit m...

Rosey21

Graduate•12 years ago

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Cant wait for W1R3!

I don’t believe that I wrote the above title and more to the point, really mean it! Run 2 was again hard & really pushed me but isn’t that exactly...

I don’t believe that I wrote the above title and more to the point, really mean ...

jomcc4

Graduate•12 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for May 2012

Did it without Laura, on wk9 run 2!

Would anyone else like C25K Tee shirts?

W2R2 - work and weather is getting in the way !!!

Does anyone else keep getting advertisements from fullmalls.com posted to your blogs and questions??

Not running the distance within the minutes...

First run as a graduate and....

End of Week 1 c25k do over to improve speed

Week 9 who'd have thought it ?!?

Week Seven is kicking my arse!

Week 2 run 2 - OUCH!

Week 5 nailed!

Made My Day

Am I the only one suffering stress incontinence?

Week 4 Run 1

week 2 run 2 done!

W2 R1.... though it nearly wasn't!

W2 R3

Knees

Finally, and it's taken over a year....

Week1 Run2

Is there an Android app that uses same intervals as NHS Laura?

W4R2 plus

W4R3 and now it's all about ..."take THAT you danged hill!"

treadmill

can I ride my new bike on rest days

Is it best to run or rest with sore calves?

Thanks everyone!

W4R3 Got over my first hiccough

Week 3 Day 1 - Whoop Whoo!!

Cant wait for W1R3!

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