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Post Graduation Runs

Evening all, Did 10k in 1hr 11 mins tonight after graduating last week Ten weeks ago I couldn't even run for a minute so anyone struggling just stick with it...

Evening all, Did 10k in 1hr 11 mins tonight after graduating last week Ten wee...

Rockshammer

Graduate•12 years ago

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Logo for t-shirts ?

Sorry, couldn't find a way to add a photo to the "question" section but I think the NHS C25K logo would look good on a black t-shirt. Perhaps with the option...

Sorry, couldn't find a way to add a photo to the "question" section but I think ...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Any c25Kers doing the York run for life?

April61

Graduate•12 years ago

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Help! Really bad back pain. I graduated about 5 weeks ago & was feeling really pleased but twice I've had really bad lower back pain.

It's happened twice the day after a 30 min run and I almost couldn't walk. I've never had back problems before & the only thing I've done differently is run...

It's happened twice the day after a 30 min run and I almost couldn't walk. I've ...

KateMac

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 here I come

Felt good doing week 4 day 3 even managed a very slight increase in speed. I was a bit worried as I went on a bike ride for the first time in 20 years and...

Felt good doing week 4 day 3 even managed a very slight increase in speed. I wa...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is there any news on the new podcasts...?

....with apologies for sounding like a scratched record (records! remember them?!). And how will we know when they're up and available? Will they be on itunes,...

....with apologies for sounding like a scratched record (records! remember them?...

CathCakes

Graduate•12 years ago

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Good luck........

.......to all of you who are doing tomorrow's parkrun. I will be waving those virtual pom poms for you all! The weather is cooler so that should make it a...

.......to all of you who are doing tomorrow's parkrun. I will be waving those v...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk 2 r2 completed

Wk 2 R2 today but will have to do next run outside because the gym closes for Bank holiday. Not looking forward to leaving the treadmill for pavement running,...

Wk 2 R2 today but will have to do next run outside because the gym closes for Ba...

happierswimming

Graduate•12 years ago

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Sorry! 9k in an hour? I wish.......

My 9k!.....9k!.....9k!.... blog has misled some of you! When i blogged that I'd passed another milestone by running for an hour.....what I meant was I'd never...

My 9k!.....9k!.....9k!.... blog has misled some of you! When i blogged that I'd...

gypsydepp

Graduate•12 years ago

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Knee problems

Was doing okay until w4.2. Really enjoying the challenge and feeling so much better when disaster struck. My knee began to hurt and it got worse as I tried...

Was doing okay until w4.2. Really enjoying the challenge and feeling so much be...

snowman1950

•12 years ago

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Graduated this morning!!!

I did it! I am amazed with myself, but I finished it this morning. There are still times when I don't feel like going out running, but I recently read that,...

I did it! I am amazed with myself, but I finished it this morning. There are sti...

Ahateumezalea

Graduate•12 years ago

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How to Pace?

I ran week 8, run 1, and thought it was going pretty poorly. My legs seemed to ache the whole time, and although I originally hoped to aim for a personal...

I ran week 8, run 1, and thought it was going pretty poorly. My legs seemed to ...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R1...and it's all about "the rain"....

SNAP! Rain and 10° ... o, well, rain is much needed. Not crazy about running in it though...wet feet makes for blisters... Guess I'll have to make the best...

SNAP! Rain and 10° ... o, well, rain is much needed. Not crazy about running ...

Grammadog1947

Graduate•12 years ago

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I've lost it ...

I've completed all runs upto w6r2. W6R1 was really hard for me, in fact I stopped running with 2 minutes left. One of my problems is that I am losing...

I've completed all runs upto w6r2. W6R1 was really hard for me, in fact I stopp...

JDGirl1975

•12 years ago

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Dreading week 5 run 3!!!

My sister and I have been following the programme for 5 weeks and are amazed that we can run for 5 mins without stopping as 45secs was a real struggle at the...

My sister and I have been following the programme for 5 weeks and are amazed tha...

runningsisters

•12 years ago

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Week 3 Day 2 ... Now that was HARD!!

Day 2 done :) but it was soo hard! Easily the hardest it's been so far. It wasn't my breathing so much but my legs felt really tight (calves I think?) and...

Day 2 done :) but it was soo hard! Easily the hardest it's been so far. It wasn'...

Rosey21

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2, getting better!

Went for the second run of week 2 yesterday and felt a lot better compared to the first run. I went out a little later this time at 8am but the weather was a...

Went for the second run of week 2 yesterday and felt a lot better compared to th...

alynsmith

•12 years ago

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9k!....9k!....9k!.....

Thanks to grammadog and anonymous....gave me much needed boost! Decided this morning to stop moaning and fannying around, and just get on with it! Mapped out...

Thanks to grammadog and anonymous....gave me much needed boost! Decided this mo...

gypsydepp

Graduate•12 years ago

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I've graduated...and with a stinking cold too!

I graduated this morning, woo hoo. I've had a horrible cold all week but I managed to do 5k in 30 mins (after a very slow run on Weds). If I can do it,...

I graduated this morning, woo hoo. I've had a horrible cold all week but I mana...

Babana

Graduate•12 years ago

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Laura says I'm a runner!

Finished W6R3 yesterday and was so chuffed to hear Laura say that. Wasn't expecting it until week 9. It's taken me 14 weeks to get to get to finish W6 due to...

Finished W6R3 yesterday and was so chuffed to hear Laura say that. Wasn't expect...

pingle

Graduate•12 years ago

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Very slow pace! Am I doing it right??

Have just come in from my W5R1 -- was not as bad as I thought! However, have started using the Nike+ app on my phone to see how far I am going and today, with...

Have just come in from my W5R1 -- was not as bad as I thought! However, have sta...

runner2B

Graduate•12 years ago

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Easy day yesterday.....

....only 15 mins. But I made up for it today with 8.2Km in 52mins (longest run ever; an hour is within sight). Someone I met yesterday who had been following...

....only 15 mins. But I made up for it today with 8.2Km in 52mins (longest run ...

OldNed

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 nearly beat me

But just completed run 3. Sweaty...check Red-faced...check Breathless...strangely not Calf pain...check More of a lurch forward than a run...check...

But just completed run 3. Sweaty...check Red-faced...check Breathless...st...

izzybee

•12 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

after finally falling asleep some time around 02;00am, i was awakened by the most horrific noise known to man, woman and child. An Alarm Clock, i opened my...

after finally falling asleep some time around 02;00am, i was awakened by the mos...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Imposed rest day frustration - But on a brighter note

Yesterday i was on my way to an appointment with work the pavements were quite slippery and i managed to turn my ankle not to bad to cause swelling but bad...

Yesterday i was on my way to an appointment with work the pavements were quite s...

MartC78

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Not feeling well

I finished W2 R2 about a week ago and was excited about only having one run left before going on to week 3. The day after the run we had rain for a few days. I...

I finished W2 R2 about a week ago and was excited about only having one run left...

OZGirl

•12 years ago

1 Reply

W6R2 - Faster coming home than going out.

Had to smile, I was like a horse going back to it's stable this morning. I noted how long it took to run my first 1/2 mile and checked it again coming back, I...

Had to smile, I was like a horse going back to it's stable this morning. I note...

Dansmum

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

Week Four Run Three

Week Four is complete! I think people are right when they say that the second run of the week is always the hardest. You don't have the novelty of the first...

Week Four is complete! I think people are right when they say that the second ru...

sercreative

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Breathing problem?

After running for approx 5/6 mins I get the feeling that I can't breath properly. I almost panic as no matter how deep a breath I try to take I dont seem to be...

After running for approx 5/6 mins I get the feeling that I can't breath properly...

magster

Graduate•12 years ago

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http://connect.garmin.com/activity/184241788# 6.52 miles

When you get up at 5.25am just to get your run in before work because you won't have time after, then it's an addiction and you are quite mad! So, out...

When you get up at 5.25am just to get your run in before work because you won't ...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2012

Post Graduation Runs

Logo for t-shirts ?

Any c25Kers doing the York run for life?

Help! Really bad back pain. I graduated about 5 weeks ago & was feeling really pleased but twice I've had really bad lower back pain.

Week 5 here I come

Is there any news on the new podcasts...?

Good luck........

Wk 2 r2 completed

Sorry! 9k in an hour? I wish.......

Knee problems

Graduated this morning!!!

How to Pace?

W5R1...and it's all about "the rain"....

I've lost it ...

Dreading week 5 run 3!!!

Week 3 Day 2 ... Now that was HARD!!

Week 2 Run 2, getting better!

9k!....9k!....9k!.....

I've graduated...and with a stinking cold too!

Laura says I'm a runner!

Very slow pace! Am I doing it right??

Easy day yesterday.....

Week 6 nearly beat me

Week 5 run 3

Imposed rest day frustration - But on a brighter note

Not feeling well

W6R2 - Faster coming home than going out.

Week Four Run Three

Breathing problem?

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/184241788# 6.52 miles

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