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http://connect.garmin.com/activity/174377794# Ok, I am officially "tapering off". This was a strange term to me until Feb when I did the Fulfords five miles...

Last run before Sunday, now "tapering"!!

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/174377794# Ok, I am officially "tapering o...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

Hey! I was wondering what sort of physical changes people had found doing this plan? Weather you have changed anything else in your day to day life or not!...

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Hey! I was wondering what sort of physical changes people had found doing this...

KezC

•12 years ago

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Braving a Park run!

I am going to do parkrun this Saturday, now it's out there I can't change my mind :) wish me luck!!

I am going to do parkrun this Saturday, now it's out there I can't change my min...

MaryAB

Graduate•12 years ago

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Fallen quite spectacularly off the running wagon... Keen to get back on, but really struggling... can any of you help?! Please?

So, this year started really well, when I gave up smoking and started on the C25K programme. I had some set-backs with the running, including a week off with...

So, this year started really well, when I gave up smoking and started on the C25...

blondie1912

•12 years ago

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I've recently completed week 2 but have a pain in my lower back. Is it best to rest up? Anyone else suffered?

Hidden

•12 years ago

No problems completing W6R3 last night. Which was a relief considering the agonies of 1&2! Breezed through it, really. No difficult moments and I'm fit...

Finished week 6

No problems completing W6R3 last night. Which was a relief considering the agoni...

DuncanS

Graduate•12 years ago

Week 4 Run 3 - I am so chuffed that I managed run 3 tonight in the drizzle & dare I say, it was a little easier to complete the 5 mins. Only downside I got a...

Week 4 Run 3 - I made it! :-)

Week 4 Run 3 - I am so chuffed that I managed run 3 tonight in the drizzle & dar...

toriwoo

•12 years ago

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90 seconds sorted, 3 minutes and twice. Yikes!

Well, I did it and it wasn't too bad but I was ready to stop at the end of the 90 seconds. This worries me as I will have to run twice as long and twice!!...

Well, I did it and it wasn't too bad but I was ready to stop at the end of the 9...

mrslazy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wow am on week 4!

I can't believe I have got to week 4 run 2 and am still really enjoying the podcasts - I actually look forward to my 'runs' (not sure I can quite call them...

I can't believe I have got to week 4 run 2 and am still really enjoying the podc...

Leolovelylady

•12 years ago

I am going camping this weekend and next to the site is a large plying field so I thought this would be an ideal place for me and Laura to go. Speaking to my...

Running on grass.....

I am going camping this weekend and next to the site is a large plying field so ...

emzylou

Graduate•12 years ago

my new trainers have cum today asics gt 2160 in red and grey they r well snazzy people.

oooooh!!!!

my new trainers have cum today asics gt 2160 in red and grey they r well snazzy ...

flann

•12 years ago

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Born to Run?

I have Born to Run by Christopher McDougall on my ipad as bedtime reading at the moment. I am finding the Tarahumana and Ultra marathoners like "Caballo...

I have Born to Run by Christopher McDougall on my ipad as bedtime reading at the...

Misstrolly

Graduate•12 years ago

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First bad/failed run!

I had my first failed run this week W7R1 and felt awful. I got 5 minutes in and just stopped dead, my legs would do nothing, i didn't even walk the remaining...

I had my first failed run this week W7R1 and felt awful. I got 5 minutes in and ...

Mirella

Graduate•12 years ago

Hi! Well I managed W1R1 Tuesday night, I was absolutely shattered and felt like I was going to die & my legs were going drop off! As I am overweight &...

The start! Very apprehensive but hopeful! Not sure how to feel if I'm honest! =S

Hi! Well I managed W1R1 Tuesday night, I was absolutely shattered and felt lik...

KezC

•12 years ago

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What running jacket?

Although Mother Nature has smiled on my C25K attempt so far, I could really do with a windproof, breathable, water-resistant, well-ventilated and quiet jacket....

Although Mother Nature has smiled on my C25K attempt so far, I could really do w...

Stealthrunner

•12 years ago

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post rest query

My gp has me on 2 weeks rest after getting swelling and acute shin pain on top of my usual shin splints. Monday i should be able to start again but where...

My gp has me on 2 weeks rest after getting swelling and acute shin pain on top o...

witchynic

•12 years ago

Due to start my shift yesterday morn @ 11am, my little boy got picked up by the mother-in-law. So I reached for my running shoes and headed out for the second...

WK5 RUN 2 MADE ME SMILE!

Due to start my shift yesterday morn @ 11am, my little boy got picked up by the ...

stephenc78

Graduate•12 years ago

Today was the third run of week 2. I've found the previous couple of runs quite hard. The 90 seconds seemed really tough for some reason but today as I set...

Week 2 done!

Today was the third run of week 2. I've found the previous couple of runs quite ...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

The past days I woke up at 6am without an alarm. Looks like my body got used to the getting up early for work and also for the runs on my days off the past two...

Week 4 - run 2 (and a lesson in distance and grounds)

The past days I woke up at 6am without an alarm. Looks like my body got used to ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

I have run Week 7 (2). I just got new shoes that were fitted for me to help with pronation. The sales guy even talked me into Super Feet berry inserts for...

Week 7 New shoes with inserts, but now sore heals?

I have run Week 7 (2). I just got new shoes that were fitted for me to help wi...

Newrunner2012

•12 years ago

I`ve gone back to my old trainers and the knee is fine tonight. Now I need to go and get my gait analysed and stick my new trainers on ebay. I did W3 R3...

I think I`ve cured my dodgy knee.

I`ve gone back to my old trainers and the knee is fine tonight. Now I need to g...

pitzpalu

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 - yes, really!

As I said in a previous blog post, I thought I was going to have to repeat week 6. I simply couldn't imagine running for 25 minutes every time. But I've now...

As I said in a previous blog post, I thought I was going to have to repeat week ...

Stealthrunner

•12 years ago

Just finished week 1 run 2 tonight. I went after Zumba in the village hall and my neighbour and her daughter decided to try too. They loved it. I was...

Week one run 2 and I have company...

Just finished week 1 run 2 tonight. I went after Zumba in the village hall and ...

mariannevans

•12 years ago

I mean really, murder. Every single minute I wanted to stop. I try to take my mind off it by having upbeat songs on my playlist, and it works to a bit. But...

Middle of week 7, it's the first twenty five minutes that are the worst.

I mean really, murder. Every single minute I wanted to stop. I try to take my mi...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

I'd really like to give the new podcast a try before I look elsewhere, and until the new series becomes available hopefully later this month. Is the link...

Is the prototype post-graduate podcast still available to try?

I'd really like to give the new podcast a try before I look elsewhere, and until...

ChrisMcB

Graduate•12 years ago

Just back from the last run of week 2 and it wasn't as easy as I hoped. My calves were hard and my feet felt heavy so I wasn't enjoying it...I powered through...

Just finished week 2, not got the 'running high' though :(

Just back from the last run of week 2 and it wasn't as easy as I hoped. My calv...

emmeners

•12 years ago

it doesnt hurt enough to stop running its just tight or something. many thanks

any advice for a niggling hip, did week did my first run today and it started straight away the run would have been fun if it wasnt for that

lisamg

•12 years ago

so today i started all over again after attempting last week and only managing one run do to the silly weather and work, however I am realy please i started...

back to the start for me

so today i started all over again after attempting last week and only managing o...

lisamg

•12 years ago