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I graduated last week, (I think), so this week I had a free week,no pressure fun runs - because i can. On Monday I treated myself to some intervals, ran 1k...

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I graduated last week, (I think), so this week I had a free week,no pressure fun...

TheActualSarah

Graduate•12 years ago

Like everyone else I am eagerly awaiting the new podcasts to boost my running and give me a new focus - but I'm concerned............the original C25K is meant...

About the new podcasts...........

Like everyone else I am eagerly awaiting the new podcasts to boost my running an...

lucylocket10

Graduate•12 years ago

I graduated a couple weeks ago. Just lately my joints, in particular my knees & legs are so achy & painful to the extent i'm popping painkillers on a daily...

Running pains? Not so sure now.

I graduated a couple weeks ago. Just lately my joints, in particular my knees & ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

I was a bit worried about the second run as I'd read that some people found it harder than the first. I followed all the advice: make the walk as brisk as...

Hurrah! Just done Week 1 Run 2

I was a bit worried about the second run as I'd read that some people found it h...

HardleyHare

Graduate•12 years ago

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It really is never too late - just completed C25K!

Sound the trumpets, ring the bells - I just finished C25K! It's hard to believe but true. It's a beautiful sunny morning here in Paris. Laura was her usual...

Sound the trumpets, ring the bells - I just finished C25K! It's hard to believe ...

Nevertoolate

Graduate•12 years ago

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Gotta practice what I preach!

Been giving lots of what I hope was good advice ... now I need to take it myself. Off to Bushy Parkrun for the first time in what feels like ages cos Ive been...

Been giving lots of what I hope was good advice ... now I need to take it myself...

KANdoit

•12 years ago

Hi, I've just done week 2 run 2, and in this podcast Laura gives you hints on your breathing. But I just can't do it. Either I'm running way too slow (four...

Week 2 breathing 'tips'

Hi, I've just done week 2 run 2, and in this podcast Laura gives you hints on yo...

esiotrot

•12 years ago

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W9R1, me?

No one could have ever imagined, not even me, that I ever would be able to run for 30 minutes. But I've just done it! And it feels so good, to have worked so...

No one could have ever imagined, not even me, that I ever would be able to run f...

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•12 years ago

Hi, I am looking for the B210K link. If you have it or know where I can get it please send it along.....Thanks

Where can I find the B210K link?

Hi, I am looking for the B210K link. If you have it or know where I can get i...

sauble_girl

•12 years ago

I thought my running days were over. For the last year I have been dealing with arthritic knees, painful Achilles tendons & Plantar Fascitis. Physio wasn't...

Wk4, Run 1, First ever Blog!

I thought my running days were over. For the last year I have been dealing with ...

nannytess

•12 years ago

Adopted the 'just do it' mantra to finally get started. no more excuses like...i havent downloaded all the weeks runs or ......oh I have not syncd my ipod...

W1R1 -

Adopted the 'just do it' mantra to finally get started. no more excuses like......

colliewalker

•12 years ago

Did W3R2 today and amazingly it went OK. I mean, I was ready to stop the second Laura said "Slow down" after both 3 minute sections. I jog so slowly I'm...

Encouraging signs

Did W3R2 today and amazingly it went OK. I mean, I was ready to stop the second ...

Soozz

Graduate•12 years ago

Well did Week 7 / Run 2 this morning and it seemed harder than run 1 for some strange reason! But I slogged on with it and did it so I am pleased with the...

Well..its hard but i have managed it :-)

Well did Week 7 / Run 2 this morning and it seemed harder than run 1 for some st...

debs1664

•12 years ago

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Need for Speed

Only one week to go till I graduate. I have celebrated my progress by registering for Parkrun. Eeek! As I am definitely not going to even jog 2 miles when I...

Only one week to go till I graduate. I have celebrated my progress by registeri...

christian1

Graduate•12 years ago

Well, I eventually woke up, the rain eventually stopped but sadly the ex-crow was still sprawled across the pavement - hurdled him expertly though. Maybe it'll...

Week 3, Run 3.1 - kind of enjoyed it?

Well, I eventually woke up, the rain eventually stopped but sadly the ex-crow wa...

stevecramp

•12 years ago

Two bad runs in a row - stopped after fifteen minutes both times, it's like my mind and my body both went 'NAH NOT DOING IT YOU CAN'T MAKE ME'. I walked the...

Stuck on Week 7...

Two bad runs in a row - stopped after fifteen minutes both times, it's like my m...

29_and_counting

Graduate•12 years ago

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wk 4 d3

did day 1 no bother but really struggled toda dont know why, wasnt going fast,, starting wk 5 on sun but am a bit worried about running for 8 then having to do...

did day 1 no bother but really struggled toda dont know why, wasnt going fast,, ...

tombraider

•12 years ago

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Inaugural Bryn Bach Parc parkrun tomorrow anyone?

Hello my sister and I (and her dogs!) are doing the first parkrun up in Parc Bryn Bach near Tredegar tomorrow at 9 am, if anyone is in the area and is going...

Hello my sister and I (and her dogs!) are doing the first parkrun up in Parc Bry...

Deryn61

Graduate•12 years ago

I am beyond puzzled by my latest discovery, not to mention quite upset. I was in a mad rush this am and grabbed the first item that came my way (in the dark,...

Getting fatter???

I am beyond puzzled by my latest discovery, not to mention quite upset. I was in...

Stephanie-j

Graduate•12 years ago

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Lurking but I'm back

W8R1 done today and done with a fastest ever kilometer - 6 min 17 seconds. I know I wont win any world records but that is a personal best. I logged my run...

W8R1 done today and done with a fastest ever kilometer - 6 min 17 seconds. I kno...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

I really thought I would not manage to run 8 mins but I managed it again without stopping, really dreading the 3rd run, such a BIG jummp from 8 mins to 20...

wk 5 2nd run

I really thought I would not manage to run 8 mins but I managed it again without...

littlejan

Graduate•12 years ago

W1R2 out of the way. I'd had a rubbish day at work, and was sorely tempted to give it a miss. I am so glad I never....I have made a commitment and for...

W1R2

W1R2 out of the way. I'd had a rubbish day at work, and was sorely tempted to...

Ade1968

•12 years ago

Just completed my first session of Week 3 successfully, and thoroughly surprised myself by really enjoying it. :) I got into a (snail's) pace, kept it...

Week 3, run 1

Just completed my first session of Week 3 successfully, and thoroughly surprised...

Fred23

•12 years ago

I've completed W9 R1 today and still buzzing BUT I went out earlier in the car so clocked the route I'd ran and it was only 2.3 miles... which according to...

How far do you actually run in 30 minutes???

I've completed W9 R1 today and still buzzing BUT I went out earlier in the car s...

angelmummy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Well that's week 1 over...

Today was the hardest. I wasn't feeling too great anyway, thanks to lack of sleep and a gut-ache in the morning, but running makes me feel better, so I ran....

Today was the hardest. I wasn't feeling too great anyway, thanks to lack of sle...

Prince_of_Cats

Graduate•12 years ago

That is it, I am there wahooooooo...!!! When I started the end seemed so far away but I can't believe it is finally here. Running about 4.5K in the 30...

W9R3 - DONE

That is it, I am there wahooooooo...!!! When I started the end seemed so far ...

greatvalley

Graduate•12 years ago

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Almost there!

I'm on week 10, and today ran for 35 minutes (after vowing that 30 minutes was perfectly enough for me!) and found that I ran 3miles/4.85km. Soooo close to...

I'm on week 10, and today ran for 35 minutes (after vowing that 30 minutes was p...

TKPrunner

Graduate•12 years ago