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W4 run 3 finished- the dreaded 20 minutes is getting close ...

After hurting my ankle in week 3 and having to take a fortnight off, I have finally been able to get back on the plan and finished week 4 run 3 today. I really...

After hurting my ankle in week 3 and having to take a fortnight off, I have fina...

PootlePower

•12 years ago

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w7r1

Running 25 minutes no longer holds any fear for me, in fact it feels great. But it is a little bit boring, how people do it hour after hour I don't know....

Running 25 minutes no longer holds any fear for me, in fact it feels great. But...

jan310

Graduate•12 years ago

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Am I slow?

I completed 7.34 km today - which including the 5 min warm up walk took me 45 minutes. My average pace was 9.6 kph, but I am still struggling up hills and...

I completed 7.34 km today - which including the 5 min warm up walk took me 45 mi...

Mitch15

Graduate•12 years ago

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Anyone else doing the Windsor Dash (10k) - July 14?

http://datchetdashers.com/dorney-dash/ Be nice to say hi if anyone else is going to be there.

http://datchetdashers.com/dorney-dash/ Be nice to say hi if anyone else is go...

Greg_M

Graduate•12 years ago

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2nd run (disaster), leg pain (long story!) what shall i do??

Have just attempted my 2nd run of week one and it was a disaster. The reason is this (i think) and i could do with some advice on what i should do or try. Here...

Have just attempted my 2nd run of week one and it was a disaster. The reason is ...

RachP71

•12 years ago

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w4 r3

just completed wk4 R3 today. was a bit harder had to push my self to the last bit. but completed it and didnt stop once. so now on to w5 on saturday .i shal...

just completed wk4 R3 today. was a bit harder had to push my self to the last b...

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4R1 and into another gear

I start my podcast week on Wednesdays so it was wk 4 this week and a bigger difference than I thought there might be between last run and this. On paper, it...

I start my podcast week on Wednesdays so it was wk 4 this week and a bigger diff...

happierswimming

Graduate•12 years ago

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Does anyone use the Ullrey C25K podcasts?

These were the podcasts that I started with before I found Laura. I prefer Laura, but I still used the Ullrey version on weeks where the run was the same for...

These were the podcasts that I started with before I found Laura. I prefer Lau...

morandanny

Graduate•12 years ago

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Breezed through today!

I blogged on Tuesday about failing my w4r2 due to technology fail on my phone and then not getting my breath back between runs and feeling my heartbeat racing....

I blogged on Tuesday about failing my w4r2 due to technology fail on my phone an...

juliebee

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 Done ! Wo Hooooooo!!

Well, the moment I have been looking forward to all week arrived and I left my house set for the "Greenway" a converted railway line now used by many locally...

Well, the moment I have been looking forward to all week arrived and I left my h...

andychops

Graduate•12 years ago

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On week 7 Day 2 today, still feel im a bit slow, should i just complete 9 week programme and then work on speed????

jodymac1983

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R3 DONE DONE DONE

Was in such a dither about this run. Really looking forward to the sense of achievement of getting it done. Terrified of the disappointment if I didn't finish...

Was in such a dither about this run. Really looking forward to the sense of achi...

KANdoit

•12 years ago

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An answer to the question: 'when are the new podcasts launching?'

Sorry for the delay everyone. We are putting the finishing touches to the podcasts now and hope to launch them in iTunes and via NHS Choices in early July....

Sorry for the delay everyone. We are putting the finishing touches to the podcas...

LauraStQ

Graduate•12 years ago

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Stuck on 20 mins but trying kettle bells

So I can jog at a good pace for 20 minutes but I'm hitting a huge mental block once I hit 22 minutes. I know I will get to 30 minutes eventually but right now...

So I can jog at a good pace for 20 minutes but I'm hitting a huge mental block o...

FunnyFace

•12 years ago

1 Reply

New podacsts

Have I missed them or any idea when? Not nagging just interested. Thanks for all info.:)

Have I missed them or any idea when? Not nagging just interested. Thanks for a...

lizd

•12 years ago

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Graduated!!!!!!!

Have just run 5.23k in 39.5 mins - according to Runkeeper!! I've made it!! Started this plan in the middle of feb with a friend, and we have repeated weeks...

Have just run 5.23k in 39.5 mins - according to Runkeeper!! I've made it!! Star...

Grannygoesrunning

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running................I just don't get it!

Whenever I was out in the car and passed joggers I would always think to myself.......I just don't get it! I could never understand the enjoyment of pounding...

Whenever I was out in the car and passed joggers I would always think to myself...

mwgolfacademy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - good luck!

Yay! Did it last night on the treadmill - clock-watched the whole way as my music died, but it did get easier after 10 minutes, perhaps because I was on...

Yay! Did it last night on the treadmill - clock-watched the whole way as my mus...

rubbishrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

Completed :) Ok I seem to have found a good pace and didnt get too many breathing problems. Oh boy my legs ached while running but so happy to have completed...

Completed :) Ok I seem to have found a good pace and didnt get too many breathi...

Zagel

•12 years ago

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W6R3 I am an official runner :-)

I was so excited about my last run for the week 6 that I woke up before the alarm went off. Got up at 5:35, had my usual glass of water with lemon juice and a...

I was so excited about my last run for the week 6 that I woke up before the alar...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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W1 completed

Just finished my last run for week 1. The first two I found ok but today I don't know if it was because I ran the first few faster or the takeaway last night...

Just finished my last run for week 1. The first two I found ok but today I don...

Grat1

•12 years ago

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How do you warm up and warm down?

I'm not sure if I'm doing enough warm up and warm down (apart from the warm up and warm down walks). I don't like doing too much before I start in case I am...

I'm not sure if I'm doing enough warm up and warm down (apart from the warm up a...

jb26

Graduate•12 years ago

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I run better at 10pm in the evening following fish and chips and some chocolates (who knew???) plus a10k race coming up in August!

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/188726077# The above is proof lol, that I can go faster late in the evening two hours after fish, chips and having been...

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/188726077# The above is proof lol, that I ...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hello all, newbie here

So I have just completed Week 1 Run 1. It felt really good...I'm hoping that my motivation holds and I do all 3 runs this week. I think my main challenge is...

So I have just completed Week 1 Run 1. It felt really good...I'm hoping that my ...

EMcBean

•12 years ago

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Feel Like Im failing at every run

So I started a few weeks ago and all things were going great...every run getting better and better, becoming more of mind over body, Achieved week 5 run 3...

So I started a few weeks ago and all things were going great...every run getting...

champers02

•12 years ago

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W6 R1 completed!!!

After posting on here last week about dreading W5 R3 - just like people said , I did it!!!!! So chuffed with myself and definitely think a lot of it is...

After posting on here last week about dreading W5 R3 - just like people said , I...

fairy39

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7!! (foot pain GONE! - HURRAH!)

Week 7 Run 1 completed tonight, have been stretching my foot out during the warm up, and been doing a bit of mobility work in the warm up to loosen up and that...

Week 7 Run 1 completed tonight, have been stretching my foot out during the warm...

lisa_t

•12 years ago

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Week 6 run 2, not so smug and mild anxiety building up

Nothing remarkable to report, ran the 2x 10minutes. Mindful to listen to Laura to slow down and pace myself as really scared of not achieving the run time-so...

Nothing remarkable to report, ran the 2x 10minutes. Mindful to listen to Laura t...

H123

Graduate•12 years ago

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I should be getting better but after sweat, blisters & a stitch in the first 5 mins I'm wondering if i'll ever be any good at this?!

I'm feeling a bit disappointed with my recent progress as although I managed to run for 35 mins last run I only covered 4.5K. I find running for this time...

I'm feeling a bit disappointed with my recent progress as although I managed to ...

KateMac

Graduate•12 years ago

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Chocolate

Today done w2 r2 and have a huge craving for chocolate! I have lost 17lbs doing high protein, low carb diet and sessions with a personal trainer, but since...

Today done w2 r2 and have a huge craving for chocolate! I have lost 17lbs doing ...

Angel108

Graduate•12 years ago

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All posts for June 2012

W4 run 3 finished- the dreaded 20 minutes is getting close ...

w7r1

Am I slow?

Anyone else doing the Windsor Dash (10k) - July 14?

2nd run (disaster), leg pain (long story!) what shall i do??

w4 r3

W4R1 and into another gear

Does anyone use the Ullrey C25K podcasts?

Breezed through today!

Week 6 Run 3 Done ! Wo Hooooooo!!

On week 7 Day 2 today, still feel im a bit slow, should i just complete 9 week programme and then work on speed????

W5R3 DONE DONE DONE

An answer to the question: 'when are the new podcasts launching?'

Stuck on 20 mins but trying kettle bells

New podacsts

Graduated!!!!!!!

Running................I just don't get it!

Week 5 Run 3 - good luck!

Week 5 Run 2

W6R3 I am an official runner :-)

W1 completed

How do you warm up and warm down?

I run better at 10pm in the evening following fish and chips and some chocolates (who knew???) plus a10k race coming up in August!

Hello all, newbie here

Feel Like Im failing at every run

W6 R1 completed!!!

Week 7!! (foot pain GONE! - HURRAH!)

Week 6 run 2, not so smug and mild anxiety building up

I should be getting better but after sweat, blisters & a stitch in the first 5 mins I'm wondering if i'll ever be any good at this?!

Chocolate

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