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W4R1 step up!

Ran the first 3mins fine but after 90 seconds walk here was the first 5min run!!! Started the 5min run but had to walk 2 mins in, walked for 1min then ran...

Ran the first 3mins fine but after 90 seconds walk here was the first 5min run!!...

Philpot

•12 years ago

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Arm bands....

Has amyone, or does anyone use the armbands which hold a mobile phone or iPod? Are they any good? And comfortable? In need of something like this for my phone,...

Has amyone, or does anyone use the armbands which hold a mobile phone or iPod? A...

iwillbeskinny

•12 years ago

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Nearly there!

Another 30 minutes ran, one more to graduation!

Mrshazza

Graduate•12 years ago

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The truth about sports products...

BBC 1 worth an iplayer viewing for those that have missed it... I'm going to stick with water or my cuppa before my run, (sticking to not taking any...

BBC 1 worth an iplayer viewing for those that have missed it... I'm going...

Bxster

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running with my son and trying not to feel smug

Came home from work and was getting ready for my run when my son asked if he could come too. He does weights and things at the gym and a bit of treadmill...

Came home from work and was getting ready for my run when my son asked if he cou...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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The truth about sports products BBC1

Interesting stuff, anybody watching?

beatasthma

•12 years ago

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Week 4 and good news from the doctor.

Well I've managed to build back up, following time out for bad knees and have run my second run of week4 all the time with trepidation, but my knees feel a bit...

Well I've managed to build back up, following time out for bad knees and have ru...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Is a warm / semi hot bath good for your muscles after a run or does it have to be cold???

Jimbob74

Graduate•12 years ago

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20 minutes, at last! (W5R3)

Today I finally completed W5 R3! I had failed to complete this run last week (I think on Saturday) and had tried to trick myself into avoiding a big hill at...

Today I finally completed W5 R3! I had failed to complete this run last week (I...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Any news on the C25K T shirts?

I realy need a new short sleeve T shirt but would prefer to wait and buy a C25K one, do we have any idea how long it will be before they are ready for order?

I realy need a new short sleeve T shirt but would prefer to wait and buy a C25K ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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What can I buy to measure pace and distance?

Just about to do W6R3, and would like to start increasing pace now, but would be very interested to know how I am doing! Thanks to everyone on here - the...

Just about to do W6R3, and would like to start increasing pace now, but would be...

katrunkles

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 IN THE BAG

Wow, that was just amazing. Didn't ever think I would manage to run for 3 mins without stopping, was quite apprehensive about tonight but now I feel over the...

Wow, that was just amazing. Didn't ever think I would manage to run for 3 mins w...

Jimbob74

Graduate•12 years ago

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Lazy Girls Guide to Running New Blog Post!

Hi All For those of you who like to read my blogs here is a new post! Im convinced you will relate to this one!! hope you like it and thankyou to those who...

Hi All For those of you who like to read my blogs here is a new post! Im conv...

Lazygirl

•12 years ago

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Hoping no news is good news?

they seek her here they seek her there - has anyone seen that ccbear? does anyone have an update please?

they seek her here they seek her there - has anyone seen that ccbear? does anyon...

mrstickle

•12 years ago

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Think I've cracked how to not have a dreadful first 5 minutes every run

I was going to wait until my next run to blog - it will be the graduate run, unbelievably - but I just had a revelation. If you're like me the first 5...

I was going to wait until my next run to blog - it will be the graduate run, unb...

Nevertoolate

Graduate•12 years ago

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Not my finest half hour...

but I managed to complete Week 5 Run 2. After run 1 on Monday I was buzzing and probably a bit too confident about this one. I must have set off too fast...

but I managed to complete Week 5 Run 2. After run 1 on Monday I was buzzing a...

angela77

•12 years ago

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Afternoon running and sore nipples!!

Its the second run of week 7 and my first run in the afternoon due to stupid work getting in the way. Wow, was it hot. I was even redder and sweatier than...

Its the second run of week 7 and my first run in the afternoon due to stupid wor...

davehedgehog

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hurray - physio can't find any permanent damage to knee(s)

Went to the physio last night about knees and found out 2 things: 1) I have very ticklish knees 2) he can detect no permanent or severe damage in joint...

Went to the physio last night about knees and found out 2 things: 1) I have v...

mattaitch

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 Days 1 and 2

Had a heck of a time uploading a blog for the first run here. Finally gave up after the site timing out on me several times. So I'm combining the two runs...

Had a heck of a time uploading a blog for the first run here. Finally gave up af...

MuirDragonne

•12 years ago

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Yeay...I did it!!

Just completed the first week and I'm feeling really quite chuffed with myself! I'm not a natural runner but I've been surprised to find that I'm really...

Just completed the first week and I'm feeling really quite chuffed with myself! ...

Tempest

•12 years ago

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Does anyone know whether a cold bath after a run helps?

I just did 5 miles and it hasn't been easy with the right shin. I got in and after the stretches decided to have a cold bath (just from the cold water tap, no...

I just did 5 miles and it hasn't been easy with the right shin. I got in and aft...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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Bad week!

Have not jogged now since Sat and could only do 20 min in this horrible humid weather, cant seem to get out there this week at all, not motivated and starting...

Have not jogged now since Sat and could only do 20 min in this horrible humid we...

jodymac1983

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

Running at 6.30 am before breakfast.. I don't know who I am any more!

Was up at 5 to drop eldest off for her school trip to France. Returned with 2 spare hours before youngest's school run, and with hubby still at home decided...

Was up at 5 to drop eldest off for her school trip to France. Returned with 2 s...

poulet

Graduate•12 years ago

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better day today with my best running partner Laura

Much better day today managed to run for 20 minutes not fast but I did it. I had Laura with me today and she is certainly a great motivator. I did have...

Much better day today managed to run for 20 minutes not fast but I did it. I ha...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 3 run 1...the puffless wonder

I got halfway to the gym this morning and realised I hadn't had my steroid inhaler. Doh! I decided to carry on to the gym and persuaded myself that last...

I got halfway to the gym this morning and realised I hadn't had my steroid inhal...

beatasthma

•12 years ago

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My Graduation - Thank You's & Boo Hoos :)

Well firstly, I want to say another big, huge, gianormous THANK YOU to everyone on here who's supported and advised me over the last 9 weeks, and all those who...

Well firstly, I want to say another big, huge, gianormous THANK YOU to everyone ...

Rosey21

Graduate•12 years ago

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You don’t have to run to live here but it sure helps ...

It’s been a busy & stressful time here at Tickle Towers: Eldest is on his driving test as I type this, at last – having misplaced his licence in the...

It’s been a busy & stressful time here at Tickle Towers: Eldest is on his...

mrstickle

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Have I joined a cult?

I don't know what it is about this programme and site, I'm not usually an obsessive person but not only am I addicted but I feel I'm getting a bit obsessed...

I don't know what it is about this programme and site, I'm not usually an obsess...

nicolaclaire

•12 years ago

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Gaps - what's the best way to re-start

Did wk4 run 3 about 2 weeks ago and for various reasons have not continued, although I always intended to. I feel up to getting back onto the program but not...

Did wk4 run 3 about 2 weeks ago and for various reasons have not continued, alth...

Latestarter

•12 years ago

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Route planning

I've been using the RunKeeper website to plan running routes for the past 2 months, it's quite handy giving you details and elevation details (no one likes...

I've been using the RunKeeper website to plan running routes for the past 2 mont...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2012

W4R1 step up!

Arm bands....

Nearly there!

The truth about sports products...

Running with my son and trying not to feel smug

The truth about sports products BBC1

Week 4 and good news from the doctor.

Is a warm / semi hot bath good for your muscles after a run or does it have to be cold???

20 minutes, at last! (W5R3)

Any news on the C25K T shirts?

What can I buy to measure pace and distance?

Week 3 run 1 IN THE BAG

Lazy Girls Guide to Running New Blog Post!

Hoping no news is good news?

Think I've cracked how to not have a dreadful first 5 minutes every run

Not my finest half hour...

Afternoon running and sore nipples!!

Hurray - physio can't find any permanent damage to knee(s)

Week 4 Days 1 and 2

Yeay...I did it!!

Does anyone know whether a cold bath after a run helps?

Bad week!

Running at 6.30 am before breakfast.. I don't know who I am any more!

better day today with my best running partner Laura

Week 3 run 1...the puffless wonder

My Graduation - Thank You's & Boo Hoos :)

You don’t have to run to live here but it sure helps ...

Have I joined a cult?

Gaps - what's the best way to re-start

Route planning

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