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The Runner's Mantra Running on so well now Got my breathing right now Stance and gait and stride now I will run on Roads rise up to meet me The pace...

•12 years ago

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A mantra for us all!

The Runner's Mantra Running on so well now Got my breathing right now Stanc...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

How can I get C25K on my android phone?

moonshine

•12 years ago

Week 7 over yesterday, it was tough but doable. i am sure it must get easier or am i just kidding myself. Aside from that enjoying getting fitter onto week 8...

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Week 7 run 3 completed

Week 7 over yesterday, it was tough but doable. i am sure it must get easier or ...

jooniemac

Graduate•12 years ago

I have just heard about this endurance run which is following the same route as the Olympic Torch. It started 10 days after the official torch and It's a...

Something Inspirational

I have just heard about this endurance run which is following the same route as ...

Rose885

Graduate•12 years ago

Well after a gap of about 3 weeks I have pick up from where I had left off and I am now about to start the third week. As this is not only an attempt for...

Nearly W3R1-Podgy bloke running around South Birmingham

Well after a gap of about 3 weeks I have pick up from where I had left off and I...

Mark83

•12 years ago

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W4 complete.... very nervous for W5!!!

Just completed my third run of week four this morning and boy was it hard work (was very sunny and warm too so that probably didn't help)! My legs felt so...

Just completed my third run of week four this morning and boy was it hard work (...

angelmummy

Graduate•12 years ago

Well...I managed R3...and the run felt ......better. My conditioning is improving for sure...I am almost to the top of "the HILL" before my breathing begins...

W7R3...and it's all about "limping into W8"...

Well...I managed R3...and the run felt ......better. My conditioning is improvi...

Grammadog1947

Graduate•12 years ago

Hi all, this is my first post but i've regulary checked the blogs to help keep me motivated... and it works! I'm doing my week 5 run 3 tonight and was more...

Week 5 run 3 - can i do it??? Just give it a go!!!

Hi all, this is my first post but i've regulary checked the blogs to help keep m...

shellieboots

Graduate•12 years ago

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Weight

I'm now 4 weeks into my half marathon schedule ('just' 11 weeks to go!) After graduation, I was delighted with my new fitness, but disappointed I had lost...

I'm now 4 weeks into my half marathon schedule ('just' 11 weeks to go!) After...

ChrisMcB

Graduate•12 years ago

Hi, this is my first post, I've been following everyone else and you're keeping me motivated. It was my big W5R3 today and I was feeling quietly confident...

Has anyone else failed W5R3 at the first attempt?

Hi, this is my first post, I've been following everyone else and you're keeping ...

flowerbox

Graduate•12 years ago

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Best running trainers on a budget for a beginner?

Having hijacked my mother's hiking trainers for the past few weeks, I promised myself if I made it to week four I'd treat myself to a pair of running shoes of...

Having hijacked my mother's hiking trainers for the past few weeks, I promised m...

Pixel

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 Part 2

Having failed at 6:30am because of cramp, i was totally fed up. however at 10:30 i decided to try again. What a difference! i have just been out and ran 4...

Having failed at 6:30am because of cramp, i was totally fed up. however at 10:30...

just completed wk5r3.my first ever 20 minute run have many of you repeated it or have moved on to wk 6? i didnt know weather to repeat r3 next wk to get my...

•12 years ago

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wk5 r3

just completed wk5r3.my first ever 20 minute run have many of you repeated it or...

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

omg .i actualy ran for 20 minutes im still in shock lol. its a big jump from doing 8minutes. but i managed it .iwas dreading it tho when she first said it...

WK5 R3

omg .i actualy ran for 20 minutes im still in shock lol. its a big jump from doi...

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

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to run or not to run? I DID IT!

Just getting over a stinking cold where my nose was running faster than me. Keen to get out to try w7r2 but not sure if my body is really up to it yet....

Just getting over a stinking cold where my nose was running faster than me. K...

Just come in from my W5R3 20 minute run, still actually in my sweaty running gear but had to write this immediately. I can't believe how much easier...

•12 years ago

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W5R3 Easier than I thought..!!

Just come in from my W5R3 20 minute run, still actually in my sweaty running gea...

greatvalley

Graduate•12 years ago

Well since my last run (race for life on 17th June) I was advised by my Dr to rest my leg - shin splints in my right shin have been giving me gip for weeks...

Sat in my running gear watching tv.....

Well since my last run (race for life on 17th June) I was advised by my Dr to re...

ClaireB1973

Graduate•12 years ago

I'm one miffed woman... Having reached W5R3 I've got to stop:'( I have a slipped disc again SO PISSED OFF well It's rest of me until It's better let's hope...

That's me done :'(

I'm one miffed woman... Having reached W5R3 I've got to stop:'( I have a slipped...

redfacewoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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Returning after a break?

I started the programme and made it all the way to week 8. I've had a break for the last 6 weeks due to a few life changes (new job, new house) but want to get...

I started the programme and made it all the way to week 8. I've had a break for ...

Popsicle

•12 years ago

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Just completed day 2 week 1 and got my first blister! Any advice?

thepadre

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6, Day 2. I must be enjoying it a little?!

Out at 6:15 on my birthday?! Ha! I must be somewhat addicted! The run went well. I need to learn how to keep my pace steady as the second 10 minutes were a...

Out at 6:15 on my birthday?! Ha! I must be somewhat addicted! The run went we...

Innuendo

Graduate•12 years ago

Today was supposed to be run 2 of week 8 but 10 mins in to run 2, got cramp in my left calf muscle and a couldn't run. The pain was so bad I had to hobble to...

Week 8 run 2 Fail

Today was supposed to be run 2 of week 8 but 10 mins in to run 2, got cramp in m...

•12 years ago

Hate 'em. :-( I've been running in a pair of £5 Tesco trainers the last few months. They are now ready for the bin, cracked top and bottom. :-) :-) Got a...

New running shoes

Hate 'em. :-( I've been running in a pair of £5 Tesco trainers the last few mo...

Elizadolots

Graduate•12 years ago

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Whoop whoop W5 R3 not enough room here for all my whoops!!

I did it, I did it - I ran for 20 minutes! How is this possible?! I cant believe I did it, but to be honest there was no way I was going to let it beat me...

I did it, I did it - I ran for 20 minutes! How is this possible?! I cant belie...

Barney019

Graduate•12 years ago

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An Epic Fail and an encounter with Lex Luther but back on track

It has been a couple of weeks since I managed to post but have been reading the blogs regularly and taking inspiration from all the stories; so let me start by...

It has been a couple of weeks since I managed to post but have been reading the ...

HumptyD

•12 years ago

Wow, I ran for 25minutes plus! I managed to stop the podcast with about 6 mins to go! So I went back to 10mins left and kept running. I was exhausted and...

W6 R3 I only went and done it!

Wow, I ran for 25minutes plus! I managed to stop the podcast with about 6 mins t...

AngeApples

Graduate•12 years ago

by this I mean will I still be able to graduate as I realise I have missed out one of the runs.I n week seven day 2 ran the full 30 minutes and was getting fed...

Do you need to follow programme exactly to graduate

by this I mean will I still be able to graduate as I realise I have missed out o...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

i've been running since march and have seemed to develop a cruncy knee. When i crouch down my knee makes a crunching noise but no pain or aches. Anyone else...

crunchy knee

i've been running since march and have seemed to develop a cruncy knee. When i c...

horcswife

•12 years ago