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Lidl this week - polar fleece buffs.

Just thought I would share, £2.99 each and absolutely indinspensible (imho) for running in the cold and wind.

Just thought I would share, £2.99 each and absolutely indinspensible (imho) for ...

rfawag

•11 years ago

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An Update on a post from March 2012 - here's a link for Sam Murphy's B210K podcasts if anyone is interested

Hi all - been searching for something useful to carry me on to 10K and didn't just want a PDF sheet, I wanted a podcast. Well lovely CaroleC put up a link for...

Hi all - been searching for something useful to carry me on to 10K and didn't ju...

psarapsych

Graduate•11 years ago

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Chilly morning run lesson!!!

Inspired by Swanscot I decided to go out nice and early and see some frost!!! Ha ha. Got to the car - flat tyre, so had to do a quick wheel change before I...

Inspired by Swanscot I decided to go out nice and early and see some frost!!! Ha...

Ginthestring

Graduate•11 years ago

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Calling Pinkus, Delia, Crafting Girl, Fatmumslim and LucyB and any other W7, wait for it.... RUNNERS...!!!!

Hey all you RUNNERS - CONGRATULATIONS - Wowwwwww and well done us :-). We now have an extra 3 bonus minutes to look forward to - ha ha :-). It looks like...

Hey all you RUNNERS - CONGRATULATIONS - Wowwwwww and well done us :-). We now h...

psarapsych

Graduate•11 years ago

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w2r3 - cow dodging!

Just completed a very cold and extremely windy run, amongst a herd of wooly mammoth looking cows (the fur I mean, they didn't have trunks!). I must say that...

Just completed a very cold and extremely windy run, amongst a herd of wooly mamm...

rfawag

•11 years ago

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Change of scenery?

So week 7 run 2 and Laura suggests a change of scenery, so off I went on a new route. I live in the so-called "food valley" a huge green plain that runs...

So week 7 run 2 and Laura suggests a change of scenery, so off I went on a new r...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•11 years ago

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Has anyone heard of or got a pair of 'TrimTech Technology' trainers?

I'm just reading an advert in the H&B magazine about the above trainers, they sound quite good, light weight with a 'unique TrimSole' ideal for walking and...

I'm just reading an advert in the H&B magazine about the above trainers, they so...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Done it! Had to wait a few days, but it was worth it to do it on home ground.

Nine weeks on, half a stone lighter, one or two dress sizes smaller, 5K still to be achieved BUT - I've completed Week 9 Run 3 of Couch-to-5K and am now...

Nine weeks on, half a stone lighter, one or two dress sizes smaller, 5K still to...

Tityre

Graduate•11 years ago

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It should have been Week 9.

Last night I was sat thinking (dangerous I know) about my C25k journey so far. The first 4 and half weeks were great - I was getting more and more enthusiastic...

Last night I was sat thinking (dangerous I know) about my C25k journey so far. T...

vikicats

Graduate•11 years ago

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Had to abandon a run for first time :( how long should i rest my hamstring?

Earlier this week I ran for 25 minutes and Laura told me I'm a runner. But now I'm hobbling about wonderng when I can run next. I've had twinges of pain in...

Earlier this week I ran for 25 minutes and Laura told me I'm a runner. But now I...

parkbirdy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 done.

Just completed my final run of the week and this time ran outside. It seems to go quicker (though not sure if I will say that at the end of next week). Also...

Just completed my final run of the week and this time ran outside. It seems to g...

PeaBea

Graduate•11 years ago

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First go at Speed!

....and I found it a bit strange to be honest. Firstly I could NOT walk in time with the music - my brisk walking is faster than that and I found myself having...

....and I found it a bit strange to be honest. Firstly I could NOT walk in time ...

Fraz73

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 7 Done and Dusted - Ditching Laura

I had to do something about my fears of finishing, so for my third run of Week 7 I decided to ditch Laura. Like many others, I wasn't enjoying her music - I...

I had to do something about my fears of finishing, so for my third run of Week 7...

londongirln19

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wow weight loss and getting fit too !

Just thought I'd share a :) with all of you - been feeling good so jumped on the scales some how I have lost a stone - where did it go? this running lark must...

Just thought I'd share a :) with all of you - been feeling good so jumped on the...

redfacewoman

Graduate•11 years ago

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Do I need an iPhone in order to download the c25+ podcasts? I have an HTC desire. Any help in downloading these are well appreciated.

Hidden

•11 years ago

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WEEK 7 COMPLETED....I MUST BE DREAMING !!!

Hi Everyone...I have just completed Week 7....its Amazing...I cant quite believe it somehow !! I was going to go early this morning bout 6.30ish but my body...

Hi Everyone...I have just completed Week 7....its Amazing...I cant quite believe...

pinkus

Graduate•11 years ago

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Any advice for a nervous beginner?

I've downloaded the first week's podcast, and I've promised myself I'm gonna get started tomorrow. Very nervous though - I've had so many bad experiences with...

I've downloaded the first week's podcast, and I've promised myself I'm gonna get...

pineapple81

•11 years ago

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Squelch squelch squelch oh no my shoe! ouch!!

Well that's how my run started off today. It must have been raining heavy last night as my usual lunchtime route was a mud bath. I'd literally run 20 paces...

Well that's how my run started off today. It must have been raining heavy last n...

mark909

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 8 done and dusted

Well I've managed the three runs of week 8 and "now the end is nigh" or is it just the beginning of being a proper runner? Like lots of you I can't believe I...

Well I've managed the three runs of week 8 and "now the end is nigh" or is it ju...

gaterunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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New addition... yippee

I came on here tonight after completing my run, and imagine my surprise when I found a nice green shiny Graduate next to my name :D it's taken 9 weeks to get...

I came on here tonight after completing my run, and imagine my surprise when I f...

eshaz14

Graduate•11 years ago

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A cautionary tale of crash and burn!

Hello everyone, I've been lurking on this forum for a while, but haven't joined until now. I started c25k in early September but crashed and burned during...

Hello everyone, I've been lurking on this forum for a while, but haven't joined ...

Saruma

Graduate•11 years ago

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5K Zombie Evacuation Run!!!!!

http://www.zombieevacuation.com/ South London 11th November!! Well that's one race you won't find me doing!!!!!

http://www.zombieevacuation.com/ South London 11th November!! Well that'...

Ginthestring

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduation elation

Work called and I've been sent back on my tour of as many Caribbean islands in as few days as possible, so today's blog comes from Jamaica. To be fair the gym...

Work called and I've been sent back on my tour of as many Caribbean islands in a...

Slater

Graduate•11 years ago

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Run slower for longer? Or faster for shorter?

Hello, newbie here *waves* This is my third attempt at C25k (the first two times I fell and broke bits of myself so have had to go indoors now - please...

Hello, newbie here *waves* This is my third attempt at C25k (the first two ti...

penjy

•11 years ago

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W1R1 finally achieved

Today must have been about my 6th attempt at W1R1 since my first attempt back at the beginning of September. I have suffered one injury after another and...

Today must have been about my 6th attempt at W1R1 since my first attempt back at...

earl-grey-sian

Graduate•11 years ago

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5K woohoo!

After far more weeks than the course should cover, what with my forgetting to go out, doing weeks more than once, and eventually giving up and heading indoors...

After far more weeks than the course should cover, what with my forgetting to go...

little_kay

•11 years ago

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oh wow - look I got a badge!

Cant quite get over this - a badge and a tshirt in the same week!! So will be out at 6am tomorrow morning to try them both on with Wk10R1 - the next steps :-)...

Cant quite get over this - a badge and a tshirt in the same week!! So will be ou...

virtualrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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Spooks...poor visibility and a soggy bottom....

so, last night was my second run in Week 2. Had plotted my route - a flatter one. Had drunk little glasses of water throughout the day and was determined...

so, last night was my second run in Week 2. Had plotted my route - a flatte...

AuntieAli

Graduate•11 years ago

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What do YOU do on your "rest day"?

It seems that there is always some discussion going on about the rest days in the programme. Some people want to know if they are necessary; others choose...

It seems that there is always some discussion going on about the rest days in th...

IronMatt

Graduate•11 years ago

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Guisers and Gadgets

Last run of week 7 for me. A nice autumnal lunchtime run which was much needed after last nights halloween piggery. We had plenty of 'guisers' (what we in the...

Last run of week 7 for me. A nice autumnal lunchtime run which was much needed a...

mabbers

Graduate•11 years ago

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All posts for November 2012

Lidl this week - polar fleece buffs.

An Update on a post from March 2012 - here's a link for Sam Murphy's B210K podcasts if anyone is interested

Chilly morning run lesson!!!

Calling Pinkus, Delia, Crafting Girl, Fatmumslim and LucyB and any other W7, wait for it.... RUNNERS...!!!!

w2r3 - cow dodging!

Change of scenery?

Has anyone heard of or got a pair of 'TrimTech Technology' trainers?

Done it! Had to wait a few days, but it was worth it to do it on home ground.

It should have been Week 9.

Had to abandon a run for first time :( how long should i rest my hamstring?

Week 1 done.

First go at Speed!

Week 7 Done and Dusted - Ditching Laura

Wow weight loss and getting fit too !

Do I need an iPhone in order to download the c25+ podcasts? I have an HTC desire. Any help in downloading these are well appreciated.

WEEK 7 COMPLETED....I MUST BE DREAMING !!!

Any advice for a nervous beginner?

Squelch squelch squelch oh no my shoe! ouch!!

Week 8 done and dusted

New addition... yippee

A cautionary tale of crash and burn!

5K Zombie Evacuation Run!!!!!

Graduation elation

Run slower for longer? Or faster for shorter?

W1R1 finally achieved

5K woohoo!

oh wow - look I got a badge!

Spooks...poor visibility and a soggy bottom....

What do YOU do on your "rest day"?

Guisers and Gadgets

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