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wk7 r1

wooooooh just done my first w7 r1. full 25 minutes run and no stopping ;-) so warm here and muggy as i have been running on treadmil i thort halfway through...

wooooooh just done my first w7 r1. full 25 minutes run and no stopping ;-) so w...

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

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That was hard work

Found today really hard. I thought after 20 minutes a couple of days ago that I would be ok. It's really muggy here perhaps that made the run harder.

Found today really hard. I thought after 20 minutes a couple of days ago that I ...

Mrshazza

Graduate•12 years ago

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How chuffed!

I am so proud of myself as I have just graduated! I am really pleased for several reasons: I am diabetic and have struggled with my diabetes control over the...

I am so proud of myself as I have just graduated! I am really pleased for sever...

Mrselbows

Graduate•12 years ago

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Weekends

How does everyone approach the weekends? My first week has been run 1 on Monday, run 2 on Wednesday, run 3 on Friday (tomorrow). Should I rest the whole...

How does everyone approach the weekends? My first week has been run 1 on Monday,...

MuirDragonne

•12 years ago

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New Running Shoes

Went to the local fitness store today, got my gait analysed and got some support shoes. They feel comfortable and definitely keep my feet from rolling inwards....

Went to the local fitness store today, got my gait analysed and got some support...

MuirDragonne

•12 years ago

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Anxiety Attacks Caused By Too Much Exercise????

I am currently doing couch to 5k but only once a week. On the days I dont run I do interval aerobics and swim once a week. I have recently increased the...

I am currently doing couch to 5k but only once a week. On the days I dont run I...

Rabbit28

•12 years ago

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Was anyone overly intimidated moving from Week 4 to Week 5??

I have to admit that the prospect of having to run for a full 20 minutes next week seems overwelming... I am honestly feeling terrified... I kept telling...

I have to admit that the prospect of having to run for a full 20 minutes next we...

runcanada

Graduate•12 years ago

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Finally found some running gear to fit :)

Hello everyone. I recently asked questions about running gear for ladies who are plus size as I really found it difficult finding anything. Huge gap in the...

Hello everyone. I recently asked questions about running gear for ladies who are...

jennstron

•12 years ago

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10k??

sorry if this answered elsewhere, but is there a date yet for the bridge to 10k programme? i agree the music is a little "not to my choosing" but i REALLY miss...

sorry if this answered elsewhere, but is there a date yet for the bridge to 10k ...

AnnaJ

Graduate•12 years ago

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second thoughts for second run.....

Hmmm.... am supposed to be doing wk 1 run 2 tonight after work but a) its raining and b) my running buddy has phoned in sick. Can I face running by myself? Is...

Hmmm.... am supposed to be doing wk 1 run 2 tonight after work but a) its rainin...

nicolaclaire

•12 years ago

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Wooo!

Just completed W8R2 and then some, decided I was close enough to the 5k mark to push on and managed to finish the 5k in 31:32. So pleased, who would have...

Just completed W8R2 and then some, decided I was close enough to the 5k mark to ...

keepon

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why can't I manage Wk8?

I started C25K at the end of April (don't get me wrong I know that I have achieved a lot in a short time, and I think this is a brill plan) but fear that I am...

I started C25K at the end of April (don't get me wrong I know that I have achiev...

gregsmum

•12 years ago

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Ladies Pants!!

I have been in search of wicking pants that are not designed for skinny young things. Proper pants for running (ladies you know what I mean) ... Success today....

I have been in search of wicking pants that are not designed for skinny young th...

RhonaL

•12 years ago

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Back to the begining - Starting again After illness

Well i have been laid up for over two weeks with a pretty serious virual infection. I have to visit the doctor tomorrow and hopefully i will get to ok to...

Well i have been laid up for over two weeks with a pretty serious virual infecti...

MartC78

•12 years ago

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What to wear running in the heat?

Up til now I have been quite happy in tracksuit bottoms and a baggy cotton T-shirt. But this morning was so hot and humid I nearly boiled to death! Skinny...

Up til now I have been quite happy in tracksuit bottoms and a baggy cotton T-shi...

pingle

Graduate•12 years ago

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Galloway Run-Walk method - anyone had experience of it?

In a recent post didntrunthat posted a link about half marathon training from runners world. They have just introduced a new 'Get you round' training...

In a recent post didntrunthat posted a link about half marathon training from ru...

BTX4

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wish me luck.......Returning after injury break...Again !

Hi everyone Still reading all your blogs abd feeling proud but envious of you all, out there running ! haven't run for nearly 3 weeks due to damn...

Hi everyone Still reading all your blogs abd feeling proud but envious of you...

gypsydepp

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back to reality in UK, holiday blues. But running my socks off.

Hiya everyone, got back from 2wks in sunny portugal on sun. I already done my first that was epic, 50 mins of running on tues night after work, slightly...

Hiya everyone, got back from 2wks in sunny portugal on sun. I already done my fi...

stephenc78

Graduate•12 years ago

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To Run or Not To Run- That is the question

Hello everyone, The title says it all. Felt ill yesterday with upset stomach and sweats. Woke up this morning with similar and to add to that it feels like...

Hello everyone, The title says it all. Felt ill yesterday with upset stomach ...

jennstron

•12 years ago

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Park run time

I'm off to do my first park run on Saturday. Although I know I can run the distance I am a bit concerned that running with lots of other people will create a...

I'm off to do my first park run on Saturday. Although I know I can run the dis...

Nikki1975

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 done & dusted - but it was hard work

This has been my hardest week. Last night completed run 3 - first 5 mins thought about just relaxing and getting into a nice rhythm Then Laura says you have...

This has been my hardest week. Last night completed run 3 - first 5 mins though...

morningglory

Graduate•12 years ago

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Not been able to run since weekend, race for life this Sunday!!!

I did my w8r2 on Sunday but I haven't run since. Ive had a lot going on a work including having interviews and assessments and due to my long shifts I've...

I did my w8r2 on Sunday but I haven't run since. Ive had a lot going on a work i...

Tiger79

Graduate•12 years ago

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A day off running

I can't truthfully say that I actually like running. I like having run. But I don't dislike it any more. I used to hate running, but I quite liked having...

I can't truthfully say that I actually like running. I like having run. But I ...

Miss_T_Ide

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4

Yes have managed to complete week 4 twice now, so pleased!!!!

mrsaverage

•12 years ago

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Week 7 struggles

So ... I went for my first 'proper' outdoor run on Monday, should have been Week 7 R1 ... but failed miserably. Only jogged just over 8 minutes then walked...

So ... I went for my first 'proper' outdoor run on Monday, should have been Week...

rubbishrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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Unfit

I've been trying to run for 3 years. I am a couple of stone overweight and haven't lost any of it through running. Whenever I try the most I can manage is...

I've been trying to run for 3 years. I am a couple of stone overweight and haven...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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25 Minutes - tick! Officially a runner -tick!

So week 6 Run 3 in the bag yeah!! Cant quite believe I have done this but oh how it nearly killed me today! Late night didnt help and I hadn't realised how...

So week 6 Run 3 in the bag yeah!! Cant quite believe I have done this but oh how...

Barney019

Graduate•12 years ago

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WK2 Run 3 and a Walk like John Wayne!

Youch! My knees! I manned it, I went out...but ouch! The dog thought it was fantastic fun! Week 3 terrifies me!

Youch! My knees! I manned it, I went out...but ouch! The dog thought it was f...

Inthesky

•12 years ago

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12 weeks to train for the great north run HELP!!

I was wondering if I could get some options please, Iam 30 yes old, I signed up to do the great north run in September this year, I have never been a runner in...

I was wondering if I could get some options please, Iam 30 yes old, I signed up ...

Amyjaneanning

•12 years ago

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Calf muscles and Internet shopping...

second run of the week yesterday, although I messed it up a bit Out with Jen at work, hill running too - I do like down... I can not do up!! Lol :) was out...

second run of the week yesterday, although I messed it up a bit Out with Jen ...

Bxster

Graduate•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2012

wk7 r1

That was hard work

How chuffed!

Weekends

New Running Shoes

Anxiety Attacks Caused By Too Much Exercise????

Was anyone overly intimidated moving from Week 4 to Week 5??

Finally found some running gear to fit :)

10k??

second thoughts for second run.....

Wooo!

Why can't I manage Wk8?

Ladies Pants!!

Back to the begining - Starting again After illness

What to wear running in the heat?

Galloway Run-Walk method - anyone had experience of it?

Wish me luck.......Returning after injury break...Again !

Back to reality in UK, holiday blues. But running my socks off.

To Run or Not To Run- That is the question

Park run time

Week 6 done & dusted - but it was hard work

Not been able to run since weekend, race for life this Sunday!!!

A day off running

Week 4

Week 7 struggles

Unfit

25 Minutes - tick! Officially a runner -tick!

WK2 Run 3 and a Walk like John Wayne!

12 weeks to train for the great north run HELP!!

Calf muscles and Internet shopping...

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