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In the words of Victor Meldrew "I don't Believe it". I did it I ran for a full 20mins. I finished work a bit early as i was meeting friends for a meal this...

Whooo W5 R3....... 20mins run

In the words of Victor Meldrew "I don't Believe it". I did it I ran for a full 2...

newstart1

Graduate•12 years ago

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I'm a runner!

25 mins done, week 6 done. Unfortunately not managed to completely kick the fags but I feel great. 4.82k in 32 mins according to map my fitness and for the...

25 mins done, week 6 done. Unfortunately not managed to completely kick the f...

Jharpin

•12 years ago

I've been quiet on these boards lately (still been stalking them!) but I wanted to share this with you all because if I can do it you all can!! I started...

I did the Great North Run!

I've been quiet on these boards lately (still been stalking them!) but I wanted ...

MaryAB

Graduate•12 years ago

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8.64km done this morning!

in 1hr 29mins. Looking to do the Manchester 10k in May next year, so am trying to up my distance now. Ive just had a look at the entry and there are...

in 1hr 29mins. Looking to do the Manchester 10k in May next year, so am trying t...

lizziej754

Graduate•12 years ago

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Killing Calfs!!!

I have just completed my first run for week three. I am not too tired but my calf muscles are killing me. Anyone got any good ideas of how to stop them...

I have just completed my first run for week three. I am not too tired but my ca...

JHunt2

Graduate•12 years ago

I have just completed my first run for week three. I am not too tired but my calf muscles are killing me. Anyone got any good ideas of how to stop them...

Killing Calfs!!!

I have just completed my first run for week three. I am not too tired but my ca...

JHunt2

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4 R2 soaked but fab....

Whizzed home from work, quick change and out tonight for W4 R2, I was a little worried as I usually find the evening runs hard work. It was very grey and...

Whizzed home from work, quick change and out tonight for W4 R2, I was a little w...

jlow

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R1 My favourite run. Ever!

So happy with my run today. Got into a nice rhythm and remembered to breathe properly all the way round. Felt really really happy all the way round. Had enough...

So happy with my run today. Got into a nice rhythm and remembered to breathe pro...

Pelephant

Graduate•12 years ago

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Couch25K+ x 3!

I didn't want to run but I decided I'd try the Couch25K+. Really, I only did it to put off having to actually go out. I warmed up in the house and ran as soon...

I didn't want to run but I decided I'd try the Couch25K+. Really, I only did it ...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

Not a bad run,think I will repeat this a couple of times before doing run2 only to make it easier on myself.I know it will take longer to graduate but I don't...

week5 run1

Not a bad run,think I will repeat this a couple of times before doing run2 only ...

Fuzzyrex

Graduate•12 years ago

After completely surprising myself and completing W5 without any hiccups, including the dreaded 20 minute run, I was really up for getting started on W6 and...

Gutted - I was looking forward to W6R1 but have had to abandon in 2/3rds of the way through :o(

After completely surprising myself and completing W5 without any hiccups, includ...

mcc65

Graduate•12 years ago

I found the podcasts this morning, and after reading lots and lots of testimonials from happy runners, I figured that if I procrastinated I'd never go for...

First run, I did it!!

I found the podcasts this morning, and after reading lots and lots of testimonia...

Cohii

•12 years ago

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Well tonight might kill me but I'm still going to try . . . . . . . . . . . .

I'm off out to join my local Jog Scotland training session. Nothing to it I hear some of you say, but for me its a big hurdle or two or three for that matter....

I'm off out to join my local Jog Scotland training session. Nothing to it I hear...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

For my first post-holiday run, I was able to hit the streets on a week-day morning as I have not yet returned to work. I am trying to enjoy morning runs as...

A satisfying end to week 7; and a book recommendation

For my first post-holiday run, I was able to hit the streets on a week-day morni...

Hidden

•12 years ago

I treated myself to a couple of days off after the 5k graduation run on Saturday morning, still beaming about that btw lol I started a 5k intermediate...

Post graduation run - the wee tomboy said hi

I treated myself to a couple of days off after the 5k graduation run on Saturday...

ceefin

Graduate•12 years ago

Five months ago I stepped out the door for my first C25K run. And you all know what that feels like. Yesterday I stepped out my door and ran a 10k. When...

The wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round.....

Five months ago I stepped out the door for my first C25K run. And you all know ...

Grammadog1947

Graduate•12 years ago

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Motivation....or a big kick up the proverbial I think!!

Ok so how bad is this? I got to week 9. Did my 5k at a Race for Life in 40 mins. And since then (August 22nd) absolutely nothing!!!!!!!! I had 2 weeks off...

Ok so how bad is this? I got to week 9. Did my 5k at a Race for Life in 40 mins...

bluebird75

•12 years ago

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Week 4 run 3 - Outside!!!

I've used the treadmill since starting the programme, but my gym was closed last night, so outside it was. I got rained upon on the way home from work but by...

I've used the treadmill since starting the programme, but my gym was closed last...

Mrs42

•12 years ago

Well this morning I set out to do 28 mins as required but ended up doing the magic 30 mins instead.. I can't tell you how amazed I am. Just 6 weeks ago (have...

W8 R1 Done YAY!

Well this morning I set out to do 28 mins as required but ended up doing the mag...

samdavi

•12 years ago

Damnit, I am so cross with myself. . I was rushing to get out in that tiny slot between when the kids go to bed and when darkness suddenly falls. If...

Oh dear, Week 7 run 3 EPIC WILLPOWER FAIL

Damnit, I am so cross with myself. . I was rushing to get out in that tiny s...

ChasingOwls

•12 years ago

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Every time you run, you win

W4R1 I was up early and had some new running gear to wear today (after chasing the delivery man down the drive in my pjs yesterday and bang on the side of...

W4R1 I was up early and had some new running gear to wear today (after chasin...

Slater

Graduate•12 years ago

Tonight I shall be starting week 2! It's the start of my exercise week, so I have C25K tonight, step aerobics tomorrow, C25K Thursday, swimming on Friday and...

Wahoo, week two!

Tonight I shall be starting week 2! It's the start of my exercise week, so I ha...

Paypol

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Easy to fall off the wagon...

I completed W7R2, running faster and longer than R1 but had a full week, plus hours of overtime and a wedding to go to in Dublin at the weekend. Needless to...

I completed W7R2, running faster and longer than R1 but had a full week, plus ho...

ca66ie99

Graduate•12 years ago

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When to eat??

Morning all! Starting the C25k today, I get home from work at about 5.45pm and this is usually when i put my tea in the oven, potter about and then eat about...

Morning all! Starting the C25k today, I get home from work at about 5.45pm and...

shiver1

•12 years ago

Between the August Bank Holiday and the 2nd week of September, I wasn't able to run. No physical injury (even thought my legs did hurt at every step) but my...

New shoes, week 4 and some questions...

Between the August Bank Holiday and the 2nd week of September, I wasn't able to ...

EnVadrouille

•12 years ago