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Wk 8 Runs 2 & 3 completed, onward to Wk 9

Completed these runs and was really chuffed. Run 2 was on Wednesday, run 3 today. Managed to go a bit further today in the same time. Had another runner...

Completed these runs and was really chuffed. Run 2 was on Wednesday, run 3 today...

newyorker570

Graduate•12 years ago

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Thoughts on not being able to run because of injury and effective crosstraining during the healing period by Stroppy of Saltash.

Well - the title sounds a bit wordy but I just thought people should understand that there ARE other options if you are injured enough to be off for a few...

Well - the title sounds a bit wordy but I just thought people should understand ...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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I just ran for 30 minutes.... me, the one who huffs and puffs alot and didn't believe it was possible!!!

I just did W9 R1 - arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Soooo happy! I feel really proud as I really didn't believe I would be doing this a couple of months back. I was sure I...

I just did W9 R1 - arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Soooo happy! I feel really proud as I re...

angelmummy

Graduate•12 years ago

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OMG!!! Completed W5R2 by mistake......

Hi all, This is my first time writing a post so a little nervous, I've been reading everyone else's and finding it so inspiring and helpful, I know I...

Hi all, This is my first time writing a post so a little nervous, I've been r...

jojo2k

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1R2 - Ridiculous

How ridiculously proud of myself was I? Beaming like some deranged nutter in the gym when I got to the end of my 20 minutes. I really didn't think I would...

How ridiculously proud of myself was I? Beaming like some deranged nutter in th...

Jeeves72

•12 years ago

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mind in the right place...longest run

I knew today was going to be a good run, was even thinking about it as I woke up this morning. Sun was shining which was a good omen. So wanted to do longer...

I knew today was going to be a good run, was even thinking about it as I woke u...

Burstcouch

Graduate•12 years ago

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My first proper run for some time.

I have been easing myself back into c25k after hurting my back a month ago. I wasnt sure where to start, so on the 10th July (my birthday) i started on a nice...

I have been easing myself back into c25k after hurting my back a month ago. I wa...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

It's a family affair!

Hi folks just thought I’d give an update as I haven’t blogged since graduating a little while back. My 12 year old son has done really well so far on C25K...

Hi folks just thought I’d give an update as I haven’t blogged since graduating a...

Moley01

Graduate•12 years ago

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why do I get out of breath so quickly?

Trudie2201

•12 years ago

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Atempting W9 R1 later and......terrified!

Planning to do W9 R1 later today and must admit I'm terrified. I know its going to be tough and hard work and I know after 5 minutes I'm going to feel like I...

Planning to do W9 R1 later today and must admit I'm terrified. I know its going ...

angelmummy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Arrghhhh..side stitch!!! >:(

I have been running 3x a week since my graduation a few months ago. Now all of a sudden I am plagued with a stitch on the Right side for the past few...

I have been running 3x a week since my graduation a few months ago. Now all of ...

Angel-Cake

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 - Run 2 - Epic Fail!

I tried the week 5 - run 2 last night at the gym but was unable to complete the second 8 minute run. Any tips on helping me complete this run? Also whilst I'm...

I tried the week 5 - run 2 last night at the gym but was unable to complete the ...

decarter

•12 years ago

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Race for Life, Portsmouth, 22nd July - anyone else running?

I'm doing the 5k race at 11.30 in memory of my Mum. Lovely to see the sun, but I hope it doesn't warm up too much before then - I run much better in the cold!...

I'm doing the 5k race at 11.30 in memory of my Mum. Lovely to see the sun, but ...

casdix

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3, Run 3 - urgh

Tired, pounding headache, drizzly wet constant rain and that rotting dead crow hurdle on pavement!? Can't... face... run... Maybe later.

Tired, pounding headache, drizzly wet constant rain and that rotting dead crow h...

stevecramp

•12 years ago

1 Reply

do you run alone?

If so what identification do you carry incase of emergency? I wear a silicone band with my name on & number for my next of kin,bought it from here...

If so what identification do you carry incase of emergency? I wear a silicone b...

Fuzzyrex

Graduate•12 years ago

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Only one more to go! - and the weight is finally coming off

Week 9 Run 2 done. I am 5 ft tall and in my 20's weighed 7 st. After I got married I put on a few pounds and after two children put on a few more but I...

Week 9 Run 2 done. I am 5 ft tall and in my 20's weighed 7 st. After I got...

morningglory

Graduate•12 years ago

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It's 5 o'clock somewhere

Yay!! According to Laura I'm now a runner! Not sure she would say that if she actually saw me though!!!! Wk6r3 done and dusted. I loved the run (apart from...

Yay!! According to Laura I'm now a runner! Not sure she would say that if she ac...

Benmum

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Motivation required for recent graduate

Hi all, This is my first blog post, now about 4 weeks postgrad, as during the programme I found reading through everybody else's blogs and answers was...

Hi all, This is my first blog post, now about 4 weeks postgrad, as during the...

DontBeBlueBeARainbow

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2 R3

Well i did it, week 2 under my belt, I struggled but kept going. Recovered quite quickly so that must be a good sign. Does anybody have any thoughts about...

Well i did it, week 2 under my belt, I struggled but kept going. Recovered quite...

Pat184

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

Week 10. Done. 3x5k = Knackered

Monday = 40:18 Wednesday = 39:23 Friday = 39:53 All the runs included a 5 minute walking warm up, so I have gone form running 30 minutes to approximately...

Monday = 40:18 Wednesday = 39:23 Friday = 39:53 All the runs included a 5 m...

Innuendo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

Completed this successfully after my breathing issues of last time. Still very much a slog to get through and wanting to give up a lot in the later stages....

Completed this successfully after my breathing issues of last time. Still very ...

Zagel

•12 years ago

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Finally kick week 8's backside!

Grr.. I am certainly not chasing the graduate badge at high speed! After 'failing' week 8 three times in a row (walking before I should), I went right back to...

Grr.. I am certainly not chasing the graduate badge at high speed! After 'faili...

Elizadolots

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running shoes - can anyone advise, please?

I was looking at running shoes last night on t'Internet and was horrified at the price! Currently I run in plain old Nike or Karrimor trainers with orthotic...

I was looking at running shoes last night on t'Internet and was horrified at the...

Soozz

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 done - woo hoo!!!

I can't believe the change in me - there are weird things in my legs beginning to appear - muscles!!! my body shape is changing and most bizarrely of all, I am...

I can't believe the change in me - there are weird things in my legs beginning t...

happyharris

Graduate•12 years ago

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Any tips for an asmatic and her inhaler as she embarks on the start of the program?

colliewalker

•12 years ago

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Instead of speed... refocused on my heart rate...

I have been reading a lot of blogs lately and getting concerned that I am too slow. Although I know the main thing is endurance and getting to the 30 minute...

I have been reading a lot of blogs lately and getting concerned that I am too sl...

runcanada

Graduate•12 years ago

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My muscles are wondering what has hit them!

I've always considered myself fairly fit and regularly go hillwalking and backpacking. I can walk for miles with a slow, steady plod, and am happy to do so....

I've always considered myself fairly fit and regularly go hillwalking and backpa...

swanscot

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6day2

Just done week 6 day, 2 i was doing all right till i fell flat on my face after the second run ( stubbed my foot and went down like a sack of spuds) im ok...

Just done week 6 day, 2 i was doing all right till i fell flat on my face after ...

yorky52

Graduate•12 years ago

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Fell Down the Stairs... Again

This is not the next installment of my "Truth about Nutrition, Exercise and Weight loss" series. I haven't forgotten. In fact, because so many of you were so...

This is not the next installment of my "Truth about Nutrition, Exercise and Weig...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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I did it, I GRADUATED today.......

Ok so it's taken me alot longer than the 9 weeks to complete, but as of today I have officially GRADUATED, YAY. Thankyou to you all, I've loved reading...

Ok so it's taken me alot longer than the 9 weeks to complete, but as of today I ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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All posts for July 2012

Wk 8 Runs 2 & 3 completed, onward to Wk 9

Thoughts on not being able to run because of injury and effective crosstraining during the healing period by Stroppy of Saltash.

I just ran for 30 minutes.... me, the one who huffs and puffs alot and didn't believe it was possible!!!

OMG!!! Completed W5R2 by mistake......

W1R2 - Ridiculous

mind in the right place...longest run

My first proper run for some time.

It's a family affair!

why do I get out of breath so quickly?

Atempting W9 R1 later and......terrified!

Arrghhhh..side stitch!!! >:(

Week 5 - Run 2 - Epic Fail!

Race for Life, Portsmouth, 22nd July - anyone else running?

Week 3, Run 3 - urgh

do you run alone?

Only one more to go! - and the weight is finally coming off

It's 5 o'clock somewhere

Motivation required for recent graduate

W2 R3

Week 10. Done. 3x5k = Knackered

Week 8 Run 2

Finally kick week 8's backside!

Running shoes - can anyone advise, please?

Week 8 done - woo hoo!!!

Any tips for an asmatic and her inhaler as she embarks on the start of the program?

Instead of speed... refocused on my heart rate...

My muscles are wondering what has hit them!

W6day2

Fell Down the Stairs... Again

I did it, I GRADUATED today.......

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All posts for July 2012

Wk 8 Runs 2 & 3 completed, onward to Wk 9

Thoughts on not being able to run because of injury and effective crosstraining during the healing period by Stroppy of Saltash.

I just ran for 30 minutes.... me, the one who huffs and puffs alot and didn't believe it was possible!!!

OMG!!! Completed W5R2 by mistake......

W1R2 - Ridiculous

mind in the right place...longest run

My first *proper* run for some time.

It's a family affair!

why do I get out of breath so quickly?

Atempting W9 R1 later and......terrified!

Arrghhhh..side stitch!!! >:(

Week 5 - Run 2 - Epic Fail!

Race for Life, Portsmouth, 22nd July - anyone else running?

Week 3, Run 3 - urgh

do you run alone?

Only one more to go! - and the weight is finally coming off

It's 5 o'clock somewhere

Motivation required for recent graduate

W2 R3

Week 10. Done. 3x5k = Knackered

Week 8 Run 2

Finally kick week 8's backside!

Running shoes - can anyone advise, please?

Week 8 done - woo hoo!!!

Any tips for an asmatic and her inhaler as she embarks on the start of the program?

Instead of speed... refocused on my heart rate...

My muscles are wondering what has hit them!

W6day2

Fell Down the Stairs... Again

I did it, I GRADUATED today.......

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My first proper run for some time.