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The Big One Looms

So last week I completed W5 R1 and R2, the big bad 20-minuter is looming. However towards the end of my last run on Friday I got a cramp-like pain in my right...

So last week I completed W5 R1 and R2, the big bad 20-minuter is looming. Howev...

Beth5

•11 years ago

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Post-Graduation run - and I'm still shocking myself!

I graduated last Thursday (still waiting for the badge though...), with a triumphant 38-minute 5K run. Tonight, after a very busy weekend away, I was really...

I graduated last Thursday (still waiting for the badge though...), with a triump...

Stefliser

Graduate•11 years ago

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Will that wheel barrow take me home?

That was what I was thinking in the last run of tonight's episode!! I was umming and ahhing all day as whether or not I had time after work to go out and...

That was what I was thinking in the last run of tonight's episode!! I was um...

AuntieAli

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week6 Run1 down....

Onto run two. Today was the first day I actually ached after jogging but I did manage to finish each run. I was going to use the map my run app but decided not...

Onto run two. Today was the first day I actually ached after jogging but I did m...

caz1_ca

Graduate•11 years ago

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All done!

I completed the c25k tonight, w9r3... Done! I feel like this has been a massive leap forward for me, I started the programme not sure that I could finish it,...

I completed the c25k tonight, w9r3... Done! I feel like this has been a massive ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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W4R1-sprint finish!! :D

started week 4 today. before i started i was a little concerned about running a total of 16 minutes. started of a little slower than nornal and my first 5 min...

started week 4 today. before i started i was a little concerned about running a ...

tyler2008

•11 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Last day in the gym today (weep weep). Was dreading today's run, didn't think I would be able to run for 5 mins but did - yippee! Did find it pretty hard...

Last day in the gym today (weep weep). Was dreading today's run, didn't think I...

julieg21

•11 years ago

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Loving running!

Climbed out of bed at 5.30pm (woke at 2 but sleep still called!), sun had gone and grey and damp outside, but banana consumed, running stuff on and out I went,...

Climbed out of bed at 5.30pm (woke at 2 but sleep still called!), sun had gone a...

Poppy2010

Graduate•11 years ago

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Colwick Paaaagggghhhrk!

I had a day off today so I thought I would go and check out the venue for the Colwick Park Parkrun. I'd checked out the website and knew roughly where I was...

I had a day off today so I thought I would go and check out the venue for the Co...

stega1958

Graduate•11 years ago

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So Good To have a Good Run

I've made Monday my day for a long run, as mostly I don't have any work on Mondays. I didn't set off till much later than I'd intended as strangely I got...

I've made Monday my day for a long run, as mostly I don't have any work on Monda...

BettyJane

Graduate•11 years ago

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C25K - DONE!!!

Unbelievably, I managed to complete c25k this evening - and what a run. Two thirds of the way round the heavens opened and I thus finished looking like a...

Unbelievably, I managed to complete c25k this evening - and what a run. Two t...

ajf10

Graduate•11 years ago

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Best run so far

Tonite I was suposed to be running with a friend but she txtd me to say she didnt feel well so I went out on my own and ran two miles. Initially my calves...

Tonite I was suposed to be running with a friend but she txtd me to say she didn...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Graduate badge

I've got my badge! Didn't think it would matter that much, but as I sit here still wheezing following an asthma attack after yesterday's run, I feel...

I've got my badge! Didn't think it would matter that much, but as I sit here ...

earl-grey-sian

Graduate•11 years ago

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W1R1 complete!

So after a week's delay (I know I probably should have run in the snow last week but I didn't want to put myself off too much!) I have completed my first ever...

So after a week's delay (I know I probably should have run in the snow last week...

angelsinthesnow

•11 years ago

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running for fun?

Does anyone just run for fun? All the park runs and 'beginners' clubs say for all abilities but in my painful expereince are just for the super competetive,...

Does anyone just run for fun? All the park runs and 'beginners' clubs say for al...

Skandia

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 and new trainers to do it in

well, I put on the new trainers as recommended by the 'Sweatshop' and at first I found my self wondering why I parted with a tidy sum for these running shoes?...

well, I put on the new trainers as recommended by the 'Sweatshop' and at first I...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7 & W8R1 @ 1300m higher altitude? Possible?

I'm doing Couch to 5K to participate in a 5k at my son's school on April 26, but I'll be in Denver, Colorado, US, from 29 March-6 April, and I'm worried that I...

I'm doing Couch to 5K to participate in a 5k at my son's school on April 26, but...

toegloves

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4 run 2 - please say it gets better!

Went out for run 2 of week 4 this evening. Didn't start off well. Was going to take the dog but her lead was with the husband at his work. Got all my kit on &...

Went out for run 2 of week 4 this evening. Didn't start off well. Was going to t...

helenf28

•11 years ago

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New shoes

Well I bit the bullet and went to Run4it today and had my so called running style analysed. I slightly overpronate it was pretty cool to see it on video and...

Well I bit the bullet and went to Run4it today and had my so called running styl...

Maisiemugwump

Graduate•11 years ago

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Are you losing weight?

I mainly took up the Couch to 5k to make me feel fitter and less tired. But I would like to lose weight too. I am on week 6 now and haven't lost anything. I...

I mainly took up the Couch to 5k to make me feel fitter and less tired. But I wo...

RebeccaLouiseUK

•11 years ago

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On week 6- can't believe it!

I have been hesitant to post about my progress because up until now I kept thinking I would step off the couch to 5k bandwagon! Nut now I am over half way...

I have been hesitant to post about my progress because up until now I kept think...

RebeccaLouiseUK

•11 years ago

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I Did it! !!!!!!!!

Have been using this website for a few weeks now but only really the question and answer part ( for when i was stuck etc). But last week i started to read...

Have been using this website for a few weeks now but only really the question an...

mason73

Graduate•11 years ago

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Over halfway! Where's the time gone?

Today's run went a lot better than last run which is great, and there were no stitches to be seen. I'm really starting to like these longer runs because the...

Today's run went a lot better than last run which is great, and there were no st...

r4chsm1th

Graduate•11 years ago

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7 days to take off

Today we walked 5.7km in 1 hr 10 minutes. I guess we have a long way to go yet but it's a start. Seriously considering swimming between run days from next...

Today we walked 5.7km in 1 hr 10 minutes. I guess we have a long way to go yet ...

lycranotlikely

Graduate•11 years ago

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C25K to Half Marathon?

Anyone successfully done this? I am only on Week 3 of C25k but thinking of the future and wondering if I could actually complete 13miles? as I'm only running 3...

Anyone successfully done this? I am only on Week 3 of C25k but thinking of the f...

fatgirlruns

Graduate•11 years ago

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Swelling and some pain on outside of heel after running!

Have spent the last 3 weeks running shorter distances while on holiday and using my new Vivobarefoot running shoes. The last 3 runs I developed some pain and...

Have spent the last 3 weeks running shorter distances while on holiday and using...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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W4D1: Ended with wooden legs and cinder block feet — Ugh!

After what seemed like a really great progress with week 3, I was suddenly slapped back into reality with the 5-minute run of week 4. Amazing how an extra 2...

After what seemed like a really great progress with week 3, I was suddenly slapp...

jbroox

Graduate•11 years ago

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Tortoise-brain wins the day - shame about the Garmin!

So, today was my first run for a fortnight, testing out the calf. I've been doing some sessions on my cross-trainer to keep myself active-ish, plus a few...

So, today was my first run for a fortnight, testing out the calf. I've been doin...

dottiemay

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8R1 Check

W8R1 done! The first half was definitely the hardest but it seemed to get easier (Not easy though!) from then on. Still don't feel like a runner though, I'm...

W8R1 done! The first half was definitely the hardest but it seemed to get easier...

OlsBean

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Running with my dog :-)

Hi all, my goal when I graduate is to be able to run with the canicrossers (a group of proper runners who run with their dogs) I went on Saturday to join...

Hi all, my goal when I graduate is to be able to run with the canicrossers (a gr...

Souki

Graduate•11 years ago

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All posts for March 2013

The Big One Looms

Post-Graduation run - and I'm still shocking myself!

Will that wheel barrow take me home?

Week6 Run1 down....

All done!

W4R1-sprint finish!! :D

Week 4 Run 1

Loving running!

Colwick Paaaagggghhhrk!

So Good To have a Good Run

C25K - DONE!!!

Best run so far

Graduate badge

W1R1 complete!

running for fun?

Week 5 Run 1 and new trainers to do it in

W7 & W8R1 @ 1300m higher altitude? Possible?

Week 4 run 2 - please say it gets better!

New shoes

Are you losing weight?

On week 6- can't believe it!

I Did it! !!!!!!!!

Over halfway! Where's the time gone?

7 days to take off

C25K to Half Marathon?

Swelling and some pain on outside of heel after running!

W4D1: Ended with wooden legs and cinder block feet — Ugh!

Tortoise-brain wins the day - shame about the Garmin!

W8R1 Check

Running with my dog :-)

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