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Just as I started my 1st 90 sec run kiaput!!!! Could have hung up the boots there and then but thought no I've made the effort ( left the 4 kids with hubby)...

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wk2r2 - ipod failure!!!!!

Just as I started my 1st 90 sec run kiaput!!!! Could have hung up the boots ther...

Foges

Graduate•12 years ago

Status check: Lungs - OK Feet - OK Legs - Utterly shot, hard to get up stairs, painful going down. Resolve - Holding steady. Two...

W1R2 - I guess this is becoming a habit

Status check: Lungs - OK Feet - OK Legs - Utterly shot, har...

logical_shark

Graduate•12 years ago

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Silly question from a beginner - how do you know how far you have run?

springsteen

•12 years ago

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W1R2 - I thought it was meant to get easier!!!

Well I found it harder than the first one, I managed to complete it although the last two runs were very slow. My thighs ache, and I cann't imagine how I am...

Well I found it harder than the first one, I managed to complete it although th...

springsteen

•12 years ago

started W4 tonight anf failed.I only manged 3 min followed by 3 min instead of 5. I then did 3 min followed by 3 min again. My calf muscles where aching me. I...

W4R1 or is it W3.5

started W4 tonight anf failed.I only manged 3 min followed by 3 min instead of 5...

ShaneM

Graduate•12 years ago

Had a complete change of route tonight. Moved the run to loughborough as the OH was playing badminton and still only have one car at the moment. So planned my...

Tell me why I ran past the Team GB preparation camp!

Had a complete change of route tonight. Moved the run to loughborough as the OH ...

FluffyPigeon

Graduate•12 years ago

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So So Disappointed !!!

Just started week 9 and the end was in sight for me this week, really looking forward to finishing. I was supposed to do W9R1 yesterday but couldn't so I set...

Just started week 9 and the end was in sight for me this week, really looking fo...

Emma40

Graduate•12 years ago

I set out to do Week 7 ? Run 1 tonight and was getting along quite well until some bloody yappy dog was at my ankles and i could'nt get pass it! Now I am a dog...

Upset! Annoyed ! Angry grrr :-(

I set out to do Week 7 ? Run 1 tonight and was getting along quite well until so...

debs1664

•12 years ago

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Week 5 - Deja vu

Did W5R1 just over a week ago and since then have repeated W4 run twice (did this to keep me and my running buddy sychronised as she had been on holiday) and...

Did W5R1 just over a week ago and since then have repeated W4 run twice (did thi...

avagomo

Graduate•12 years ago

Ok....after much badgering from my neice to get in training I am about to do my first run. Due to my self conscious nature of how I look I am sticking to...

My first attempt at c25k

Ok....after much badgering from my neice to get in training I am about to do my ...

Ade1968

•12 years ago

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week 9 run 3, done dusted finished!!!!!!

I can not believe that 9 weeks ago I could not run for 60 seconds and now I can run for 30 mins this has been an amazing experience for me and I finished while...

I can not believe that 9 weeks ago I could not run for 60 seconds and now I can ...

sizzler

Graduate•12 years ago

As a new runner of 57 - I never thought I would ever run but I have LOVED the C25K programme! I'm on W7R2 and it's going well, but this morning along the...

Wind and rain!

As a new runner of 57 - I never thought I would ever run but I have LOVED the C2...

Hidden

•12 years ago

So..... Week 3 run 1, soooo tempted to postpone as I was aching from my walk and it was chucking it down, but a lovely message from legion inspired me to give...

Exploding calves and lungs can't beat me!

So..... Week 3 run 1, soooo tempted to postpone as I was aching from my walk and...

nicolaclaire

•12 years ago

Just finished my final run of week 1 and I feel good and rather smug- I even ran in the rain today. Week 2 podcast looks a little harder but so far I am...

Week 1 completed :)

Just finished my final run of week 1 and I feel good and rather smug- I even ran...

Strudel

•12 years ago

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Any advice on how to stop the blisters? I can't afford new trainers

Strudel

•12 years ago

Back from holiday yesterday and I am tired and didnt feel like going on the treadmill at all.But that happens and once I am there I am fine. I was running to...

Wow that holiday has set me back a bit

Back from holiday yesterday and I am tired and didnt feel like going on the trea...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

I couldn't wait to run again after RFL on Sunday. But I have been hobbling a bit when walking with the right calf hurting and just feeling tight.Thought my...

I'm so excited, even as I shuffle along!

I couldn't wait to run again after RFL on Sunday. But I have been hobbling a bit...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

Just come bac from my run, the first time using endomondo. Set all the options including activating gps. Just come bac all excited to see how far I ran. It...

ANNOYED!

Just come bac from my run, the first time using endomondo. Set all the options i...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 1 finished after 3 months...

I started with plenty of determination and energy 3 months ago, but after the first two runs in week 1, things just stopped. I don't even remember the excuses...

I started with plenty of determination and energy 3 months ago, but after the fi...

Tomas

Graduate•12 years ago

have my first run tomorrow without laura ;-/ just hope i can carry on with my 30 minutes as will be strange not having her there with me ;-)

first run without laura

have my first run tomorrow without laura ;-/ just hope i can carry on with my 3...

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

I couldn't quite understand when I was reading about people not having good days/runs as I've been lucky enough to "enjoy" all of mine......until today!! I...

I couldn't quite understand when I was reading about people not having good days...

MindyM

•12 years ago

About 2 months ago on a very hot May day I did the first podcast hiding in some woods, hoping no-one would see me! Today the end is in sight, Laura is saying...

Started week 9: I ran for 30 minutes! Didn't think I'd get here!

About 2 months ago on a very hot May day I did the first podcast hiding in some ...

Mrshazza

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R1 - Not my finest (half) hour.

I'm an asthmatic programmer by day and a couch potato by night, so I never thought I would get anywhere with C25K. I first ran W1R1 in late 2010. After...

I'm an asthmatic programmer by day and a couch potato by night, so I never thoug...

Farmelle

Graduate•12 years ago

Jeff Galloway is a well-known runner and author who promotes a running program that I believe C25K got its principles. He advocates running injury free until...

Running, the Jeff Galloway method

Jeff Galloway is a well-known runner and author who promotes a running program t...

keepntabs

Graduate•12 years ago

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Anyone done Braunstone (Leicester) Parkrun?

This is my nearest one and I just wondered if anyone could give me any insider info on the course! Never done one before and I'm on W7 and only managing about...

This is my nearest one and I just wondered if anyone could give me any insider i...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

W8r2 5 mins... actually, if I had to answer, a little on the zero-ish side right now... 10 mins... mm. bit better. could probably consider asking a...

'Ask yourself... are you a ze-ro.. ask yourself... are you a he-ro...'

W8r2 5 mins... actually, if I had to answer, a little on the zero-ish side ri...

poulet

Graduate•12 years ago

And, How people can collaborate with healthcare providers and commissioners via social media to work together with other commissioners for sharing information...

How social media is enabling people to be aware of, and make informed choices within, the range of available services?

And, How people can collaborate with healthcare providers and commissioners via ...

yuri4441

•12 years ago