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First ever race done - I'm so excited !

As those of you who read my question yesterday will know, I was quite anxious about my first run. I've been under the weather for a few weeks and struggling...

As those of you who read my question yesterday will know, I was quite anxious ab...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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First Time Over!

Made it back home, although very red in the face! Went with hubby, who thought my brisk walk wasn't very brisk!! (have to admit he may have been right,...

Made it back home, although very red in the face! Went with hubby, who thought m...

springsteen

•12 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 - Doing a 'mum-run' !

First time out today. Lovely woman on the podcast isn't she, very encouraging! Went OK actually, perhaps I'm not as incredibly unfit as I look. Tried to use...

First time out today. Lovely woman on the podcast isn't she, very encouraging! ...

LouLouD

•12 years ago

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Tales from Greece. Running on sand and chafing ...

I have just returned from a week in Greece with my ever diminishing family. Just myself and OH and No4 child. I was determined to continue my running and...

I have just returned from a week in Greece with my ever diminishing family. Jus...

hollyO

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 3 Run 3 - holidays

I finished week 3 run 3 yesterday week ago. I felt great after this run and not too bad out of breath. I was away on holidays last week and whilst I had good...

I finished week 3 run 3 yesterday week ago. I felt great after this run and not ...

ruffmut

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8, Run 1 mission accomplished on 2nd try phew.

And finally, managed to put this run behind me, after the dodgy calf incident of late, it was well rested, anti-inflammatory taken (thanks doggymum), downed...

And finally, managed to put this run behind me, after the dodgy calf incident o...

newyorker570

Graduate•12 years ago

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PB at the RFL Hastings!

Brilliant morning in Hastings Race for life! Met up with two other C25Kers; Icandothis and Icandothistoo, which was really great!! :) I started near to the...

Brilliant morning in Hastings Race for life! Met up with two other C25Kers; Ican...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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Week 3 run 1.....I did it!!

Can't honestly believe I did this, I've been full of the cold all last week but today I thought I would try & see if I could manage a little run & I did it, it...

Can't honestly believe I did this, I've been full of the cold all last week but ...

MindyM

•12 years ago

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Missing Running due to illness.

Hi, I've just got over tonsillitis and thankfully I didn't miss any running time, I forced myself out... lol. But I just wondered if I couldn't actually...

Hi, I've just got over tonsillitis and thankfully I didn't miss any running time...

Moonim

•12 years ago

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Rib Pain?

Hey, I had a quick look to see if anyone had posted something similar and I couldn't find it. I'm just about to start W4, and I still find that I get rib...

Hey, I had a quick look to see if anyone had posted something similar and I coul...

Moonim

•12 years ago

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Breathing

I did week 2 run 3 this morning and really tried to concentrate on my breathing - I realised this is what holds me back as when I was controlling my breathing...

I did week 2 run 3 this morning and really tried to concentrate on my breathing ...

Run456

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just registered at parkrun.com

Not sure when I'm going to be able to do my first Park run, but at least I have registered!

Not sure when I'm going to be able to do my first Park run, but at least I have ...

Miss_T_Ide

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3D3 complete :D

Week 4 here I come. After getting tonsillitis this week, I didn't think I'd be able to finish this week off, but I pushed myself out for the last run and...

Week 4 here I come. After getting tonsillitis this week, I didn't think I'd b...

Moonim

•12 years ago

1 Reply

:( Tumor stopping C25K---- wish I didnt have to.... I will be back

Monday July 9 was my last run of Week 1. I had gotten up early before work, put on the running gear which fit surprisingly better after only a few runs and...

Monday July 9 was my last run of Week 1. I had gotten up early before work, put ...

ccbear

•12 years ago

49 Replies

Rowing

I'm starting week 7 tomorrow,but I'm already looking for another challenge because so far I had the most amazingly positive experience with this podcast. I...

I'm starting week 7 tomorrow,but I'm already looking for another challenge becau...

EricaH

•12 years ago

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Week 3 Day 3

I did the third run this past Friday (the 13th) and it was the hardest run of the week. Several times I nearly gave up and walked, but I'm glad I didn't, as...

I did the third run this past Friday (the 13th) and it was the hardest run of th...

MuirDragonne

•12 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 you were all there with me

Just back from first run of week 4. Wow! I did not really believe that I could run for 5 minutes but I did it! Can't believe I ran for 16 minutes in total :)...

Just back from first run of week 4. Wow! I did not really believe that I could r...

ellerunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduate Blues

I graduated 3 weeks ago and am running 5km every other day. My problem is that I don't know if I am accurately mapping now what I'm doing. I am using Nike...

I graduated 3 weeks ago and am running 5km every other day. My problem is that I...

BettyTwinkle

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4, run 1 - I did it!

I'd completely convinced myself that I wouldn't be able to manage this session, but I did it! Went out at around 9pm last night, and I set off on the first run...

I'd completely convinced myself that I wouldn't be able to manage this session, ...

svenena

•12 years ago

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Race for Life runners

Good luck to each and every one of you, I hope you have a wonderful time and the weather is kind to you. :)

Good luck to each and every one of you, I hope you have a wonderful time and the...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Struggling a bit to keep going for full 30 minutes

Didn't manage to do the Parkrun yesterday as was out walking so decided to run the course on my own today. Was struggling a bit as my hip was hurting and...

Didn't manage to do the Parkrun yesterday as was out walking so decided to run t...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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What to do after a holiday break??!!

I'm going abroad for 2 weeks. If the worst happens and I dont run at all, can I just carry on as normal when I get home? I became a graduate 2 months ago and...

I'm going abroad for 2 weeks. If the worst happens and I dont run at all, can I...

Angel-Cake

Graduate•12 years ago

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Still running :D

Just to let you all know, I'm still running 3x per week..still just doing the 30mins of running each time and loving it!! I'm not planning to increase the...

Just to let you all know, I'm still running 3x per week..still just doing the 30...

Angel-Cake

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8r1 - Fuel in the tank but the drive shaft is crumbling!

Managed the 28 minutes today, which I was really chuffed about, but disconcerting aches and pains dogging me all the more as I run. 4 mins into the run...

Managed the 28 minutes today, which I was really chuffed about, but disconcerti...

poulet

Graduate•12 years ago

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Second week

This 73 year old into second week. I am on holiday so did the first run by the sea which must have encouraged me together with all the comments on this site....

This 73 year old into second week. I am on holiday so did the first run by the ...

Pat184

Graduate•12 years ago

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I have a constant pain in my hip and I know running does it. Should I stop or are there stretches I could do?

andielou

•12 years ago

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I heart week 6!

Just finished run 3 of week 6. Am amazed that I managed it and had extra in the tank at the end (unfortunately it means I could have gone faster - next week!)...

Just finished run 3 of week 6. Am amazed that I managed it and had extra in the...

jamtart3

•12 years ago

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First run...done :)

Hello, I have just done my first run and it was easier than i thought, still hard, but not turn your lungs inside out hard. It has been a long time since i...

Hello, I have just done my first run and it was easier than i thought, still ha...

jennyhb9

•12 years ago

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Week 1 Post-grad with a devil on my shoulder!

I was talking to a friend about my running yesterday. (He's offered me his old running magazines!) I told him that I usually put on some speed for the final...

I was talking to a friend about my running yesterday. (He's offered me his old ...

Miss_T_Ide

Graduate•12 years ago

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I've done it!

I have finally graduated this morning! I can't quite believe I have managed to run for 30 minutes this week, and also run 5k twice (33.45 and 33.57). I...

I have finally graduated this morning! I can't quite believe I have managed to ...

PienPeas

Graduate•12 years ago

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All posts for July 2012

First ever race done - I'm so excited !

First Time Over!

Week 1 Run 1 - Doing a 'mum-run' !

Tales from Greece. Running on sand and chafing ...

Week 3 Run 3 - holidays

Week 8, Run 1 mission accomplished on 2nd try phew.

PB at the RFL Hastings!

Week 3 run 1.....I did it!!

Missing Running due to illness.

Rib Pain?

Breathing

Just registered at parkrun.com

W3D3 complete :D

:( Tumor stopping C25K---- wish I didnt have to.... I will be back

Rowing

Week 3 Day 3

Week 4 Run 1 you were all there with me

Graduate Blues

Week 4, run 1 - I did it!

Race for Life runners

Struggling a bit to keep going for full 30 minutes

What to do after a holiday break??!!

Still running :D

W8r1 - Fuel in the tank but the drive shaft is crumbling!

Second week

I have a constant pain in my hip and I know running does it. Should I stop or are there stretches I could do?

I heart week 6!

First run...done :)

Week 1 Post-grad with a devil on my shoulder!

I've done it!

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