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Quite amazing, I actually did run for 20 minutes. Well, run might be an overstatement - a gentle jog is nearer the truth but still a real surprise that it was...

Running in Kenya Did it!

Quite amazing, I actually did run for 20 minutes. Well, run might be an overstat...

traveltoomuch

Graduate•12 years ago

So, I went out for my first run post-graduation and sadly I used the W9 podcast along with RunKeeper to track my progress. I was a little over-keen and started...

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First post-gradution run - still with Laura

So, I went out for my first run post-graduation and sadly I used the W9 podcast ...

•12 years ago

Hi, I have been lurking around reading a variety of posts, that by the way, have been very helpful as I continue on the couch to 5K journey. I am now in W3...

New to this site and running!!

Hi, I have been lurking around reading a variety of posts, that by the way, have...

crose

•12 years ago

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stopped going round and round and round!!

Hi everyone thought I'd update you on my process, as I stated in previous blog I've been running round the local football pitch (only place I could find that...

Hi everyone thought I'd update you on my process, as I stated in previous blog I...

•12 years ago

wow that did not seem as bad as i had expected every time the runs get longer i seem to be dreading them more but then when i do them they dont seem that bad...

week 5 run 2 complete

wow that did not seem as bad as i had expected every time the runs get longer i ...

petejam

Graduate•12 years ago

Well, it's been a long time coming but I finally made it! I started running all the way back in March and stuck to the plan religiously for the first few...

Better late than never - made it to graduation!

Well, it's been a long time coming but I finally made it! I started running a...

Frazzles

Graduate•12 years ago

Not sure if anyone has posted about this before, so thought I would as it's good extra motivation for running!...

Samsung Hope Relay

Not sure if anyone has posted about this before, so thought I would as it's good...

lm51

Graduate•12 years ago

After a rather hectic but fun bank hol weekend I did my 3rd run of week 2. Jeeps, it was hard after a 3 day rest! Had a wobble half way about actually being...

W2R3, done. Excited/nervous about W3R1...

After a rather hectic but fun bank hol weekend I did my 3rd run of week 2. Jeep...

rube1uk

•12 years ago

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Did you treat yourself after graduating...?

I'm around week 6/7 and still running in leggings and a baggy tshirt. I still carry my ipod and my keys in my bra. Still using the trainers I had anyway when...

I'm around week 6/7 and still running in leggings and a baggy tshirt. I still c...

Kelh76

•12 years ago

22 Replies

App Help

I've heard there's an app that helps you create a playlist with the correct time intervals. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS IS CALLED? OR IF IT'S AVALIABLE FOR IPOD...

I've heard there's an app that helps you create a playlist with the correct time...

smokeysalmon02

Graduate•12 years ago

Well I did week 1 last week on Thursday but due to life couldnt get run week 2 until last night. OMG running for five minutes, this had me more scared than...

Week 4

Well I did week 1 last week on Thursday but due to life couldnt get run week 2 u...

Zagel

•12 years ago

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Straying away from Laura!

I feel like I have betrayed Laura!! Sob!! My run today was supposed to be Wk6R1 which involved running and walking and running as usual.....however, as my Race...

I feel like I have betrayed Laura!! Sob!! My run today was supposed to be Wk6R1 ...

runner2B

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why do I keep falling over?!

I keep falling over when I'm running, I graduated from C25K about 3/4 weeks ago but I seem to keep falling over during my runs. The most recent time has...

I keep falling over when I'm running, I graduated from C25K about 3/4 weeks ago ...

VickiMint

•12 years ago

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Week 7 completed

As I sit here with a healthy post-run glow (well, I like to fool myself that's what my beetroot red face resembles) and a slight ache in the calves, I am still...

As I sit here with a healthy post-run glow (well, I like to fool myself that's w...

MissV

Graduate•12 years ago

7 is the magic number today. Day 27 and I'm on week 7, run 7. And no, I didn't run for 27 minutes. But for the whole required 25! Yay! And I covered 3,85 km....

And she ran

7 is the magic number today. Day 27 and I'm on week 7, run 7. And no, I didn't r...

•12 years ago

DONE! It really wasn't easy but I managed to run for the full 20 minutes without stopping. When I first started, my legs were aching before I'd even got two...

Week Five Run Three

DONE! It really wasn't easy but I managed to run for the full 20 minutes without...

sercreative

•12 years ago

I usually do a really long swim on a Thurs (my running rest day) but because it's half term the lane swimming has been abandoned for fun sessions so I thought...

First attempt at intervals and really enjoyed it.

I usually do a really long swim on a Thurs (my running rest day) but because it'...

Babana

Graduate•12 years ago

Only managed 22 minutes (get me, only 22 minutes) but really cross with myself. My legs just stopped. Had made my own playlist which was fine although I did...

W7 R2 beat me....boo

Only managed 22 minutes (get me, only 22 minutes) but really cross with myself. ...

izzybee

•12 years ago

Well guys and girls, did my second run from graduation last night, it was a little harder to motivate myself, think it was down to finishing work, then...

I'm a time bomb ticking.

Well guys and girls, did my second run from graduation last night, it was a litt...

stephenc78

Graduate•12 years ago

Today was W8R1. I've been pretty good with the programme so far, from about week two, I've been running on every other day without fail. However, I went for...

Today wasn't meant to be :(

Today was W8R1. I've been pretty good with the programme so far, from about week...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

Today was week 9 run 1. At the end of each week for the past few weeks, I have done a longer run than the podcast requires, so my most recent run was 48...

The Little Engine Than Could

Today was week 9 run 1. At the end of each week for the past few weeks, I have ...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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How do I get the program if I do not have an Ipod/iphone or mp3 player?

silvershoes

•12 years ago

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W8R1...and a slight set-back...

On W8R1...started off slow and steady, also really working the breathing thing although that is tough...still, as I approached the last 5 minutes before the 28...

On W8R1...started off slow and steady, also really working the breathing thing a...

•12 years ago

So today was W5 R1. I'd had a couple of days off because it was my birthday (not that I did much for it haha) so was a bit wary about getting back into it. I...

So Happy!!

So today was W5 R1. I'd had a couple of days off because it was my birthday (not...

saffronhalifax

•12 years ago

Well......this evening I've had my first bad run to be more precise! :-( I'd gone out in a rush without stretching, without water and an ipod teetering on...

Epic Fail on W4R2!!!!

Well......this evening I've had my first bad run to be more precise! :-( I'd ...

bluebird75

•12 years ago

On Monday I completed W5R3, not easily but I did it, so when I heard what W6R1 entailed I thought it would not be a problem, back to shorter runs with walking...

Why could I not do it?

On Monday I completed W5R3, not easily but I did it, so when I heard what W6R1 e...

unfit

Graduate•12 years ago

Week 6 Run 2 done - ran in a different part of town today to liven things up - really didn't feel like going out was tired from a long day at work, bit...

Week 6 Run 2 done! and why I love TK-MAXX

Week 6 Run 2 done - ran in a different part of town today to liven things up - r...

Ali_Sonrisa

Graduate•12 years ago

Today's run, hmmm, a few days of jubilations I perhaps shouldn't have had! I planned on going this morning first thing and managed to get gone at almost 6pm!...

Week 6 run 2

Today's run, hmmm, a few days of jubilations I perhaps shouldn't have had! I pla...

Jusforfun

Graduate•12 years ago