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Well I've done it - all the runs and now 5k sub-30. I'd know exactly how sub-30mins I am if RunKeeper hadn't decided to stop recording the distance but keep...

•12 years ago

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Graduated today!

Well I've done it - all the runs and now 5k sub-30. I'd know exactly how sub-30m...

I graduated this morning. I'm in a state of shock that I've actually been and gone and done it. It definitely hasn't sunk in yet. I have to say that I...

•12 years ago

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Graduation Run - I did it but I hated it.

I graduated this morning. I'm in a state of shock that I've actually been and g...

Katsmeat

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R3 done and not as difficult as I thought...

I decided to run this morning as my husband is home for bank holiday. I was more nervous a few days ago, but just decided, now, not to think about the time at...

I decided to run this morning as my husband is home for bank holiday. I was more...

kathycullen

•12 years ago

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Advise please ....sore throat

Today I did W4R1 yes my legs hurt byt not too bad however I get such a sore throat I Sip water as I go but my throat is so dry and sore it could stop me...

Today I did W4R1 yes my legs hurt byt not too bad however I get such a sore thro...

redfacewoman

Graduate•12 years ago

...any tips for the big 25 min run? Bit anxious now, after the elation of managing the 20 minute one I have found that going back to shorter stints has knocked...

W6R2 completed...

...any tips for the big 25 min run? Bit anxious now, after the elation of managi...

•12 years ago

This morn I set off on my first run since graduating on Saturday. I decided to make a new playlist on my ipod( mostly scissor sisters, find their songs have a...

First post graduate run, feeling great.

This morn I set off on my first run since graduating on Saturday. I decided to m...

stephenc78

Graduate•12 years ago

Well I finally mustered up the courage to do WK5R3 this morning... should have done it yesterday but too much amber nectar on sat put yesterday as an extra...

Week 5 run 3... done!

Well I finally mustered up the courage to do WK5R3 this morning... should have d...

10k-wannabe

•12 years ago

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Week 7 done; but it was tough!

So yesterday, I completed week 7; three runs at 25 minutes and each one was tough. Yesterday's was particularly tough but I'm not sure why. I changed route...

So yesterday, I completed week 7; three runs at 25 minutes and each one was toug...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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Thanks for all the advice and support

Thank you to all the advice from everyone on here yesterday.I completed week one day one this morning. I was surprised how I completely lost myself in the...

Thank you to all the advice from everyone on here yesterday.I completed week ...

gemag

•12 years ago

Well woke up early, so decided to go for it! It was wet and muddy and my last 3 mins is up a muddy incline and then along a grass track...so i really felt...

W3 R2 - woo hoo!

Well woke up early, so decided to go for it! It was wet and muddy and my las...

Itsallanadventure

Graduate•12 years ago

I know a fair few people on here use Runkeeper on their phones. I gave it a go yesterday and loved the fact I could use my own music, program my run, add warm...

Runkeeper

I know a fair few people on here use Runkeeper on their phones. I gave it a go y...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

Just got back from week 3 run 1 and found it very enjoyable! eas no way as bad as i thought running the three minutes, so a message to all of you woried about...

W3R1 - Bring it on!

Just got back from week 3 run 1 and found it very enjoyable! eas no way as bad a...

alynsmith

•12 years ago

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Woo Hoo!

Today was my first ever 5K race (plus it was W9R3!!) and it was AWESOME! What a rush. I can't think of a better way to graduate from the program. I couldn't...

Today was my first ever 5K race (plus it was W9R3!!) and it was AWESOME! What a...

judyB

Graduate•12 years ago

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Whats the best type of treadmill?

Thinking of buying a tread mill as my bf said he would start running if we had one. I never knew there was so may diff types, magnetic, manual, ect id look at...

Thinking of buying a tread mill as my bf said he would start running if we had o...

hacw

•12 years ago

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Sore throat, slight cough . . . any other excuses not to run today?

But I still did it! I had a 7 mile run due. Now I had managed 7 miles a few weeks ago when I was due to do 6 but that was a bit of a blip (and the last three...

But I still did it! I had a 7 mile run due. Now I had managed 7 miles a few week...

Deryn61

Graduate•12 years ago

Found this on the C25k Facebook page - good motto for C25k and maybe one for the Tshirts? Not sure if the links will work. First one is the page, 2nd the...

No matter how slow you are, you're still lapping everyone on the couch

Found this on the C25k Facebook page - good motto for C25k and maybe one for the...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

Help! just completed week 4 run 3, barely. im completing the runs on treadmill at 5mph but during last 5 min run i had to slow right down to 3.5 as my calves...

damn u alcohol! please help!!

Help! just completed week 4 run 3, barely. im completing the runs on treadmill a...

iwillbeskinny

•12 years ago

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Back on track

Should've completed week two on Thursday but because of doing too much on Day Two Tuesday I was out of action with gout attack and stiff tendons combined. Not...

Should've completed week two on Thursday but because of doing too much on Day Tw...

BJR67BJR

•12 years ago

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Week 5, run 3... really??

Oh my word, just looked ahead at week 5, I am doing my week 4 run 3 on Tuesday. Run for 20 minutes?? Really? I am not pessimistic by nature, but not sure...

Oh my word, just looked ahead at week 5, I am doing my week 4 run 3 on Tuesday. ...

Elizadolots

Graduate•12 years ago

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Advice needed - think I might be properly injured :-(

With one thing and another (busy-ness, heat wave) I haven't run for 2 weeks. Last time I ran, I had a really good run and did 4.95K, the furthest I had ever...

With one thing and another (busy-ness, heat wave) I haven't run for 2 weeks. Las...

Jenbie

Graduate•12 years ago

I did it. I ran for 25 minutes today! It took five attempts, but today I did it. The other times something was wrong. Wrong music, wrong audiobook...

It's all about the music!

I did it. I ran for 25 minutes today! It took five attempts, but today I did it....

I read the post "Hey Fat girl" this morning. I had been meaning to start on the c25k for weeks now and, for some reason, that article spurred me into action. I...

•12 years ago

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Fat girl's first day

I read the post "Hey Fat girl" this morning. I had been meaning to start on the ...

melfromhove

•12 years ago

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28 minutes in the bag!

So fianally completed week 8 run 1 and it feels GOOOD! :)

smokeysalmon02

Graduate•12 years ago

Hi I have completed week 1, but did week 2 run 1 on Tuesday. Havent run since due to bad foot pain. This is now sorted thanks to orthotic insoles. I cant run...

Repeat week 1 or just carry on? Really dont know...........

Hi I have completed week 1, but did week 2 run 1 on Tuesday. Havent run since du...

ezmee

•12 years ago

Wasn't planning on doing this run until tomorrow but woke up feeling quite perky and decided to try it this afternoon. As per usual it was hard work, but...

W6R3 - Much nicer in the rain and with the tip I'd received for ladies!

Wasn't planning on doing this run until tomorrow but woke up feeling quite perky...

Dansmum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 (get me, how cool is that!)

Ooohhhh myyyyyy goooooodneesss, I am actually enjoying this totally! Never did I think I would say that, but I am! I broke the rule and didn't have my day...

Ooohhhh myyyyyy goooooodneesss, I am actually enjoying this totally! Never di...

Jusforfun

Graduate•12 years ago

Quick recap: Completed C25K at a slow 7kph running speed (with no incline), wanted to see if i can make my 260lb bum go any quicker! Week 1 was a success,...

Week 2 Run 2 : A joyful elation !!!

Quick recap: Completed C25K at a slow 7kph running speed (with no incline), want...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago