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W5R3 Cracked it second try!

I know I should have taken a rest day but yesterday's failure was bothering me and I couldn't help but to go out and give it another go. This time with my own...

I know I should have taken a rest day but yesterday's failure was bothering me a...

Pelephant

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is it wrong to prefer interval running ...

... because it seems that my body would rather do two x fifteen minutes with a three minute walk in the middle, than thirty minutes non-stop. I'm at W6R2 now...

... because it seems that my body would rather do two x fifteen minutes with a t...

katrunkles

Graduate•12 years ago

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Well I've done it!!!

I completed my graduation run yesterday evening after a long day at work. It's taken me longer than 9 weeks due to loss of motivation and struggling with the...

I completed my graduation run yesterday evening after a long day at work. It's...

jojo2k

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk 5 - I did it, I did it, I did it!!!

yippee - I've just finished run 3. Running for 20 mins. 6 weeks ago I couldn't run for 20 seconds!!! Amazing as I felt I could have gone on a little longer!...

yippee - I've just finished run 3. Running for 20 mins. 6 weeks ago I couldn't...

nickinocki

•12 years ago

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W4 R2 - pacing is the problem!

W4 R2 this morning under ominous black skies full of rain, but i got out early enough to avoid a deluge. First half again felt really easy and the first 5 was...

W4 R2 this morning under ominous black skies full of rain, but i got out early e...

Fraz73

Graduate•12 years ago

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Where do I find the programme to start running. not sure how to use the site.

winifast

Graduate•12 years ago

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Feeling down

I completed the w4 runs in just over a week, I've had a pain just come on, I think it's probably a groin strain, it came on between w4 1 and 2, so I left it a...

I completed the w4 runs in just over a week, I've had a pain just come on, I thi...

Frida

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 run1, body and mind

Well... in trying to keep to my aim of upping what I can run outdoors I did week 5 run 1 in the park last Thursday. I did it but found my lungs ached more than...

Well... in trying to keep to my aim of upping what I can run outdoors I did week...

beatasthma

•12 years ago

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First 5k Race - Done it!!!!

Some one up there definitely wasn't listening to my prayers as I begged for cool drizzly weather NOT 25C and sunny!! The heat really got to me and although I...

Some one up there definitely wasn't listening to my prayers as I begged for cool...

avagomo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Help. Fail week 7 run 1

So basically I had the day off work and decided to do my final run of week 6. Straight after waking up. I don't know why I did it as I knew i would fail. After...

So basically I had the day off work and decided to do my final run of week 6. St...

uhuru

•12 years ago

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wk1 run1 completed

I've been putting off starting this for about a month now, but my two excuses have gone back to school now.. I must say that I did actually enjoy myself and...

I've been putting off starting this for about a month now, but my two excuses ha...

simmyone

•12 years ago

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How do people get their park run results shown on the C25K forum?

AnnaDJ

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk 5 Run 1 done - despite technical difficulties!

I'd been dreading moving to week 5, especially after struggling with the last run of week 4. I set off on my warm up walk and all was well until Laura started...

I'd been dreading moving to week 5, especially after struggling with the last ru...

rosn123

Graduate•12 years ago

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Mind over whatsit

I'm finally getting into this. Tonight I am on week 3 run 3. I did notice on Saturday's run that I zoned out for a bit during the last 3 minute run and...

I'm finally getting into this. Tonight I am on week 3 run 3. I did notice ...

Mrs42

•12 years ago

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Wk3R1. Just me and the squirrels.

Just done my 1st run of week 3. I was so apprehensive of this one (as I am all of them). I really don't know what I was afraid of. This was my happiest run...

Just done my 1st run of week 3. I was so apprehensive of this one (as I am all o...

Hezzabelle

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4R1 - Distraction is the key

I left it until lunch time again taking advantage of the Monday working from home but the real reason was fear, I shouldn't have been worried....

I left it until lunch time again taking advantage of the Monday working from hom...

Chewy

•12 years ago

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First post :)

Hello everyone, This is my first post here, I've been toying with the idea of starting this programme for over a year...talk about needing motivation. But...

Hello everyone, This is my first post here, I've been toying with the idea of s...

REwag

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Better than I thought !!!!

Well I did it !! Wk2r1 and it was better than I thought, for some reason I thought it was 8x90sec runs, so imagine how happy I was when after 5 Laura said this...

Well I did it !! Wk2r1 and it was better than I thought, for some reason I thoug...

Gwencole

•12 years ago

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Route Planned..here goes

Well tomorrow is W5R2 and i've planned my route avoiding some hills.. i'm assuming i'm going to get through it as R3 route is sorted too!!! Really looking...

Well tomorrow is W5R2 and i've planned my route avoiding some hills.. i'm assumi...

7ermintrude

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

endorphin burst!!

So I've now just finished week 1 and I discovered at at my 3rd 60sec run I get all choked up with happy tears and feeling so extremely proud of myself for a...

So I've now just finished week 1 and I discovered at at my 3rd 60sec run I get a...

hehe

•12 years ago

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Parkrun results 08/09/12

Results for Basingstoke parkrun, event number 226, 08/09/2012. 273 participants completed the run today. The first male to finish was Ryan BROOKLING (M) in a...

Results for Basingstoke parkrun, event number 226, 08/09/2012. 273 participants...

tygfuz

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R3 FAIL

Well there were lots of mini reasons which will all sound like excuses, the worst of which was a terrible side stitch just after half way through, then an...

Well there were lots of mini reasons which will all sound like excuses, the wors...

Pelephant

Graduate•12 years ago

3 Replies

Getting closer

Ok peeps i tried to run on saturday but tbh was too tired after a night shift....so i did it Sunday...please note I DID IT!! Oh yes indeedy 30 minutes of Queen...

Ok peeps i tried to run on saturday but tbh was too tired after a night shift......

sonicsplodge

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R2 Good run, good start to the week

The first run of week 7 I ran on Saturday at 5pm, came home very hot/sticky and red in the face. Run 2 this morning at 6.20am. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! so much...

The first run of week 7 I ran on Saturday at 5pm, came home very hot/sticky and ...

BettyJane

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

Week Two, Run One

Well I started the C25K last week and managed the 3 runs in week 1 surprising well. I have previously started a similar run/walk programme at the start of the...

Well I started the C25K last week and managed the 3 runs in week 1 surprising we...

Clare7645

Graduate•12 years ago

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5x50 Day 2

OK I managed to sneak 2K in to my morning commute, as long as it doesn't rain I'll have the rest done at lunch. All walked but that leaves me free to maybe...

OK I managed to sneak 2K in to my morning commute, as long as it doesn't rain I'...

George42

Graduate•12 years ago

4 Replies

In the Long Run...

When you are in training for longer distances (half marathons/marathons) knowing that the weekly Long Run is due on a Saturday or Sunday (or whenever you do...

When you are in training for longer distances (half marathons/marathons) knowing...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 Day 2 Done - Getting Nervous About Week 5

Alright, W4D2 was definitely easier than W4D1. During that first 5 min run in W4D1 I really thought I would need to stop, but a small pace adjustment got me...

Alright, W4D2 was definitely easier than W4D1. During that first 5 min run in W...

jcm13

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2, after nearly making excuses not to.

I'm only getting to write this now, I completed it around 4pm yesterday (Sunday) but I started a 9 hour shift at 6pm. I wasn't actually going to complete...

I'm only getting to write this now, I completed it around 4pm yesterday (Sunday)...

Jodie92

•12 years ago

1 Reply

W9R3 Done....

So today I have "graduated" but I feel quite sad rather than excited! I have really enjoyed the challenge and the build up of extra running week by week.... I...

So today I have "graduated" but I feel quite sad rather than excited! I have rea...

kaydee

•12 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for September 2012

W5R3 Cracked it second try!

Is it wrong to prefer interval running ...

Well I've done it!!!

Wk 5 - I did it, I did it, I did it!!!

W4 R2 - pacing is the problem!

Where do I find the programme to start running. not sure how to use the site.

Feeling down

Week 7 run1, body and mind

First 5k Race - Done it!!!!

Help. Fail week 7 run 1

wk1 run1 completed

How do people get their park run results shown on the C25K forum?

Wk 5 Run 1 done - despite technical difficulties!

Mind over whatsit

Wk3R1. Just me and the squirrels.

W4R1 - Distraction is the key

First post :)

Better than I thought !!!!

Route Planned..here goes

endorphin burst!!

Parkrun results 08/09/12

W5R3 FAIL

Getting closer

W7R2 Good run, good start to the week

Week Two, Run One

5x50 Day 2

In the Long Run...

Week 4 Day 2 Done - Getting Nervous About Week 5

Week 1 Run 2, after nearly making excuses not to.

W9R3 Done....

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