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step back to week 3

Decided to go back to week 3 after Sundays disasterous attempt at week 4. Went to the Drs today as I have had a persistant cough since a heavy cold 2 months...

Decided to go back to week 3 after Sundays disasterous attempt at week 4. Went ...

Skandia

Graduate•12 years ago

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omg wk6 r3

wow wow wow .i have ran for 25 minutes non stop dont think i have ever done that in my life im 39. 6 wks ago i could just keep up with wk1 lol.and now i have...

wow wow wow .i have ran for 25 minutes non stop dont think i have ever done that...

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running-in-Kenya Week 6 run3

Yeah! Completed it! Can't believe I ran for 25 minutes - well slow jog would be more accurate! Does anyone else start to feel a bit bored? Where I am now the...

Yeah! Completed it! Can't believe I ran for 25 minutes - well slow jog would be ...

traveltoomuch

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1= Bad, very bad.

Was supposed to start week 9 run 1 today and it was a big fail on my part, just couldn't get into the run today, found it extremly difficult (mentally and...

Was supposed to start week 9 run 1 today and it was a big fail on my part, just ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Previous ankle injury and knee playing up at week 2!

I have a weak ankle due to a very bad sprain 2 years ago despite physio, along with a wonky knee on the same leg. When I run it tends to hurt afterwards. I...

I have a weak ankle due to a very bad sprain 2 years ago despite physio, along w...

kellyanne92

•12 years ago

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Here goes nothing.

I'm overweight , unfit and unhealthy. I have already begun to tackle the food issues ( again) and have always wanted to be able to run. I look on with...

I'm overweight , unfit and unhealthy. I have already begun to tackle the food i...

ladybugw

Graduate•12 years ago

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So NOT W8R...anything....a different milepost!

So I was standing in my kitchen, staring into the open refrigerator wondering what to eat for brekkie when I put my hands on my hips ... AND FELT THEM! For...

So I was standing in my kitchen, staring into the open refrigerator wondering wh...

Grammadog1947

Graduate•12 years ago

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Never thought I would do this .....

I walked the Race for Life this year and have set myself a challenge to jog it next year. Was chatting to a friend last night and she has just stated this...

I walked the Race for Life this year and have set myself a challenge to jog it n...

Lambykin

Graduate•12 years ago

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About Me 1

I thought I would make brief blog posts, just for here, on some of my rest days so that those of you who would like to can learn a bit about me. For this...

I thought I would make brief blog posts, just for here, on some of my rest days ...

MuirDragonne

•12 years ago

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Tilly1 and the terriers begin W5 and the realisation of W5 R3...

Completed W5 R1 today, really pleased. Even more pleased that the terriers are still keen to come out when I have my running gear on :) I actually appreciated...

Completed W5 R1 today, really pleased. Even more pleased that the terriers are s...

tilly1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why does the lesson come after the test?

Ran last night. Good run, although I'm feeling like I didn't push myself to go far enough. After doing a 5K in the heat last week, I took the rest of the week...

Ran last night. Good run, although I'm feeling like I didn't push myself to go f...

Eisleychick

Graduate•12 years ago

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Landing flat on my left foot instead of landing and rolling off it...?

When I was out running yesterday, I couldn't run the last 5 minutes properly. I don't really know how to describe it but you know how you can point your foot...

When I was out running yesterday, I couldn't run the last 5 minutes properly. I ...

Rosey21

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R2 - Done :)

I didn't find this run as hard as I found race 1 but it was still a challenge! The last 5 minutes killed me and my legs felt so tight, I thought "Nope. Not...

I didn't find this run as hard as I found race 1 but it was still a challenge! T...

Rosey21

Graduate•12 years ago

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breathing is only thing keeping me from moving on, dont know what 2 do as my nose is always blocked!!! Help! o & no i dont smoke!

jodymac1983

Graduate•12 years ago

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Tee shirt update...views please

Progress is being made... I have found a really helpful company who print running gear in small/medium quantities and would be prepared to supply us all...

Progress is being made... I have found a really helpful company who print run...

BTX4

Graduate•12 years ago

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Blackberry. W7 and wanting to listen to own music

I have a blackberry and am about to start W7. I'd like to listen to my own playlist now that I'm at this stage of continuous running, so does anyone have any...

I have a blackberry and am about to start W7. I'd like to listen to my own pla...

bluebird75

•12 years ago

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Cheesed off

Got to Week 9 run 1, completed it, but felt sore in the groin area the day after, and the day after that................ Its now been three weeks since my...

Got to Week 9 run 1, completed it, but felt sore in the groin area the day after...

Gaz_W

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

Really did not want to do this run last night, felt tired, and a bit annoyed after work. Very glad I did though as I completed the 25mins :) So have run...

Really did not want to do this run last night, felt tired, and a bit annoyed aft...

Zagel

•12 years ago

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I've reached W8R2 enjoying the running but why have I put weight on even though having about 1600/1700 cals per day

Running 3x per week and also walk 2 miles per day to work. I'm a bit worried that I also haven't had a period since I started C25K. Has this happened to anyone...

Running 3x per week and also walk 2 miles per day to work. I'm a bit worried tha...

lynnmac1

•12 years ago

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How it feels to finish and not be at the back!

This Sunday just gone was the day for The Longest Parkrun. There were 2 in London and 1 in Yorkshire, I went to the Yorkshire one. The Longest Parkrun is 7...

This Sunday just gone was the day for The Longest Parkrun. There were 2 in Londo...

Anonymous36

Graduate•12 years ago

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Getting comfortable with 30 minutes?

How long does it take to get comfy with running 30 minutes / 5k? I've done it 4 or 5 times now and I feel great when I do reach 5k but every single run has...

How long does it take to get comfy with running 30 minutes / 5k? I've done it 4...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduation Run!... Done it :)

So week 9 has actually taken me about two weeks to complete. Not for any particular reason, but some runs have only been 25 minutes so I've not counted those....

So week 9 has actually taken me about two weeks to complete. Not for any particu...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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best heart rate monitors for calorie readings?

I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for good, reasonably cheap (£20-£60) HRM that give a relatively accurate calorie reading.

I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for good, reasonably cheap (£...

catcrawf3

Graduate•12 years ago

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Does pace matter?

I'm about to start W5 and oh the dreaded 20 minute run is looming this week - hard to imagine I can make that leap, except I've been reading about those of...

I'm about to start W5 and oh the dreaded 20 minute run is looming this week - h...

snowchaser

•12 years ago

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Keep The Faith - W4R1, 2nd time lucky!

I was not looking forward to todays session as on Sunday I only managed about 1 minute of the 2nd 5min jog (plod) before stopping completely ~ I had no more to...

I was not looking forward to todays session as on Sunday I only managed about 1 ...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 2 struggles

just completed my first week two run.Found it quite tough.Had calf pain in right leg during the run but it soon cleared during the warmdown. Should i be...

just completed my first week two run.Found it quite tough.Had calf pain in right...

ShaneM

Graduate•12 years ago

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Kill Or Cure

On the 1st of April I decided i had had enough of being over weight and out of shape, I had been sorting out some old clothes and came across my old martial...

On the 1st of April I decided i had had enough of being over weight and out of s...

darklord

•12 years ago

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Park Run registered runners

There were two C25k park runners on Saturday. Both did very respectable times (I'm jealous). We had Andy timed at 00:29:12 and Helen at 00:31:22 . Well done...

There were two C25k park runners on Saturday. Both did very respectable times (I...

tygfuz

Graduate•12 years ago

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Logo suggestion for T shirt

What do you think folks?

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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"You are now a runner!"

"I've just ran for 25 mins?". "No way!" "Crikey, I have, haven't I?" I had the biggest smile on my face :-D

"I've just ran for 25 mins?". "No way!" "Crikey, I have, haven't I?" I had...

bluebird75

•12 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for June 2012

step back to week 3

omg wk6 r3

Running-in-Kenya Week 6 run3

Week 9 Run 1= Bad, very bad.

Previous ankle injury and knee playing up at week 2!

Here goes nothing.

So NOT W8R...anything....a different milepost!

Never thought I would do this .....

About Me 1

Tilly1 and the terriers begin W5 and the realisation of W5 R3...

Why does the lesson come after the test?

Landing flat on my left foot instead of landing and rolling off it...?

W6R2 - Done :)

breathing is only thing keeping me from moving on, dont know what 2 do as my nose is always blocked!!! Help! o & no i dont smoke!

Tee shirt update...views please

Blackberry. W7 and wanting to listen to own music

Cheesed off

Week 7 Run 1

I've reached W8R2 enjoying the running but why have I put weight on even though having about 1600/1700 cals per day

How it feels to finish and not be at the back!

Getting comfortable with 30 minutes?

Graduation Run!... Done it :)

best heart rate monitors for calorie readings?

Does pace matter?

Keep The Faith - W4R1, 2nd time lucky!

week 2 struggles

Kill Or Cure

Park Run registered runners

Logo suggestion for T shirt

"You are now a runner!"

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