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W5R1: Here I go!

About to head off on run one of week 5... Wish me luck! Feel like this first run for the week should be okay after last weeks training, with just a small jump...

About to head off on run one of week 5... Wish me luck! Feel like this first ru...

BrightEyes123

•12 years ago

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Do I have to join something else to Graduate?

I didnt join until recently but have followed the C25K each week and just about to start W4 tomorrow. Will be gutted if that means I wont officially graduate...

I didnt join until recently but have followed the C25K each week and just about ...

H123

Graduate•12 years ago

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Anyone using map my run or similar? GPS watch?

Ive been using map my run just to show where I have been running and wondered if anyone else uses it? I also wondered whether anyone is using a GPS watch...

Ive been using map my run just to show where I have been running and wondered if...

BrightEyes123

•12 years ago

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Getting rid of my stomach fat and moobs :(

Just started out guys - finished week 1 and starting week 2 from 28/05! Will the above become reduced if I stick to the plan and have a healthy diet?

Just started out guys - finished week 1 and starting week 2 from 28/05! Will the...

johnsm9

•12 years ago

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Techie question ...please help!

Hi could anyone tell me before I go running tomorrow morning - how do I use mapmyrun and Laura at the same time? Or am I just being dim? Ive got a Samsung...

Hi could anyone tell me before I go running tomorrow morning - how do I use mapm...

ezmee

•12 years ago

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Graduated...YAY!! Injured...BOO!!

So I finally did it! To be honest I wasn't really in the mood today. Used the gym rather than running outside due to the air conditioning and as my leg has...

So I finally did it! To be honest I wasn't really in the mood today. Used the gy...

MamaG

Graduate•12 years ago

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i didnt think i was so unfit. Anyone else just starting out ?

First run this morning on my threadmill !! found it so hard but determined to do this !!!!!

First run this morning on my threadmill !! found it so hard but determined to d...

colleenb

•12 years ago

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Feel like I'm going backwards!

Almost literally today. I completed Week 2 this morning and set of just before 8am, and it was beautiful out there but so hot already. My legs felt like I had...

Almost literally today. I completed Week 2 this morning and set of just before 8...

Mumtum

•12 years ago

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Jelly legs... not me!

I went to beach bootcamp this morning and it was sublime. Stacks of running and core work and even an obstacle course to complete. At the end the trainer said...

I went to beach bootcamp this morning and it was sublime. Stacks of running and ...

mair99

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R3 today! UPDATE

I'm nervous, I had a bad run with calf pain and didn't complete R2 first time, but i had a rest day and completed run 2 on Thursday, I'm a day late doing Run 3...

I'm nervous, I had a bad run with calf pain and didn't complete R2 first time, b...

AngeApples

Graduate•12 years ago

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Part success with running in the heat.

Part success because I didn't complete the run :( but the positive is that I didn't die, even though I thought I might and I coped pretty well in a relatively...

Part success because I didn't complete the run :( but the positive is that I did...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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Aha! Two new skills

OK so first day out with my new running bottle today and finally I am able to drink while moving, an excellent skill. Doing really well thinking I am coming up...

OK so first day out with my new running bottle today and finally I am able to dr...

cattery

Graduate•12 years ago

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The beaming smile says it all

Just done run 1 of week 4 and was thrilled when I slowly worked out that I had run (very slowly) longer than I walked. Then Laura confirmed this felt she was...

Just done run 1 of week 4 and was thrilled when I slowly worked out that I had r...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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If I had started C25k in warm weather like this . . .

. . . I am not 100% sure I would have completed! Just back from a 6 mile run. I had a few enforced stops/slow downs (dog issues, toilet issues, lonely lady...

. . . I am not 100% sure I would have completed! Just back from a 6 mile run....

Deryn61

Graduate•12 years ago

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Yay finished week 8 :-)

I did 4.39k in 28 mins, it may not be 5k but its not far off, i am really chuffed, bring on graduation week :-)

I did 4.39k in 28 mins, it may not be 5k but its not far off, i am really chuffe...

poppysmate

Graduate•12 years ago

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Fit not Fat for 50: 6K!

It was just sooooo nice to be back running 'properly' again after illness that I got up at 6.30 am on a Saturday (Warning newbies: this is what C25K can do to...

It was just sooooo nice to be back running 'properly' again after illness that I...

Tapira

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9R2 done but its just too HOT!!

Like many others I am suffering in this heat. I went out early this morning but really struggled. By body and my brain had a massive argument this morning,...

Like many others I am suffering in this heat. I went out early this morning but ...

magster

Graduate•12 years ago

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How to treat cramp and stop getting it.

Hi, I am now starting week 4 and by some miracle made it to the start of the 2nd 5 min run, but as soon as I started I got a sharp pain down my right calf,...

Hi, I am now starting week 4 and by some miracle made it to the start of the ...

richardbadge

•12 years ago

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OMG this heat is driving me mad!

i hate it i hate it i hate it! well running in it anyways! Run wed normally go bout 6 after work, waited until 630 for it to cool abit did run for 30 mins but...

i hate it i hate it i hate it! well running in it anyways! Run wed normally go b...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Out like a runner in like a... something slower

it's hot!!! It's traumatic!!! I need new running clothes I haven't run for a week and a bit (life and laziness - and possibly avoidance) I do need to get my...

it's hot!!! It's traumatic!!! I need new running clothes I haven't run for a ...

Bxster

Graduate•12 years ago

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Anyone else find breathing more difficult in the hot weather?

I completed week 8 this morning which I was really happy about as on run 2 I did stop and walk for a minute in the middle which made me feel a bit of a...

I completed week 8 this morning which I was really happy about as on run 2 I did...

Katsmeat

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 done wohoo...I am a runner!

Hi, Just completed my first non stop 25 minute run. Feeling good but have a niggling downer on my pace and distance covered. Oh well I must remember that...

Hi, Just completed my first non stop 25 minute run. Feeling good but have a ...

Gemini1976

•12 years ago

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Week 1 DONE! running is 'Dope!'

Week 1 is under my belt and I feel FANTASTIC!!! Bring on week 2! I just can't believe that I was out and running at 8am this morning... Such a change from the...

Week 1 is under my belt and I feel FANTASTIC!!! Bring on week 2! I just can't be...

Cat-Runner

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R2-Jubilee pennants

What a glorious morning it was! There was very little wildlife of note this morning, and even the black and white cat that usually looks disdainfully at me as...

What a glorious morning it was! There was very little wildlife of note this morn...

cupcakesandstilettos

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 Complete

Got up nice and early this morning to try and miss the heat, was a bit cooler and more shade running around the park. Shin muscles are still hurting a bit but...

Got up nice and early this morning to try and miss the heat, was a bit cooler an...

alynsmith

•12 years ago

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Injury, recovery and restart...

Two weeks ago, I misjudged the solidity of a kerbside and ended up with a sprained ankle. Ten days later, the swelling was not going down as much as I...

Two weeks ago, I misjudged the solidity of a kerbside and ended up with a sprain...

Hidden

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Bit miffed

Completed week one with first session last Sunday. Joined a gym on Tuesday and did day two indoors. Too hot on Thursday so did it in the evening. Little bike...

Completed week one with first session last Sunday. Joined a gym on Tuesday and d...

BJR67BJR

•12 years ago

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Oooh week 2 tomorrow!

Woohoo week 2 tomorrow - already! And looking forward to it! Knees have calmed down now think its the muscles but wont be running down any steep hills like I...

Woohoo week 2 tomorrow - already! And looking forward to it! Knees have calmed d...

ezmee

•12 years ago

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51, absolutely no sport for the past 33 years and miraculously finished/enjoyed week 1

It's Sunday and the proverbial day of rest. I just thought I'd sign in and let fellow week one graduates known that I'm with them all the way. I spent last...

It's Sunday and the proverbial day of rest. I just thought I'd sign in and let f...

Nevertoolate

Graduate•12 years ago

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Walking in the lake district

so this lovely warm day my family and I went hill walking in the lake district (grasmere) Nothing too hard or major hiking but quite steep. I noticed how the...

so this lovely warm day my family and I went hill walking in the lake district (...

smokeysalmon02

Graduate•12 years ago

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All posts for May 2012

W5R1: Here I go!

Do I have to join something else to Graduate?

Anyone using map my run or similar? GPS watch?

Getting rid of my stomach fat and moobs :(

Techie question ...please help!

Graduated...YAY!! Injured...BOO!!

i didnt think i was so unfit. Anyone else just starting out ?

Feel like I'm going backwards!

Jelly legs... not me!

W5R3 today! UPDATE

Part success with running in the heat.

Aha! Two new skills

The beaming smile says it all

If I had started C25k in warm weather like this . . .

Yay finished week 8 :-)

Fit not Fat for 50: 6K!

W9R2 done but its just too HOT!!

How to treat cramp and stop getting it.

OMG this heat is driving me mad!

Out like a runner in like a... something slower

Anyone else find breathing more difficult in the hot weather?

Week 6 Run 3 done wohoo...I am a runner!

Week 1 DONE! running is 'Dope!'

W7R2-Jubilee pennants

Week 1 Complete

Injury, recovery and restart...

Bit miffed

Oooh week 2 tomorrow!

51, absolutely no sport for the past 33 years and miraculously finished/enjoyed week 1

Walking in the lake district

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