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Went for a run with a friend on wednesday didnt go very far although it felt a long way at the time. Planning to go out twice a week monday and wednesday. She...

Running with friend

Went for a run with a friend on wednesday didnt go very far although it felt a l...

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•11 years ago

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Ankle!

I have had a dodgy ankle for years and years but recently it has been better. Anyways I have been running with it strapped since the begging inn and have made...

I have had a dodgy ankle for years and years but recently it has been better. An...

NeverthoughtIwouldrun

Graduate•11 years ago

I have just completed week 4 run 1. Yet again didn't think I would be able to do the jump from one week to the next. But decided to trust the programme &...

Running more than walking!! (week 4)

I have just completed week 4 run 1. Yet again didn't think I would be able to do...

helenf28

•11 years ago

Went out today, full of trepidation,after being ill for a while. Forgot to take Laura again, she really is getting lazy...... Anyway, managed twenty eight...

Longest run so far!

Went out today, full of trepidation,after being ill for a while. Forgot to take ...

Norni

Graduate•11 years ago

Oh yes I am. Laura said so. On completing the 25 minute run and 5 minute cool down walk she clearly said, "I'd say you're officially a runner now....

C25K Week 6 Run 3 - I'm "officially a runner"

Oh yes I am. Laura said so. On completing the 25 minute run and 5 minute c...

bexbridge

Graduate•11 years ago

I did it. Did my first run on new years eve 2012. Now not only finished 5k in 30 mins after 9 weeks but have started on the 5k+ podcasts. How do I get a...

How do I get a graduate tag?

I did it. Did my first run on new years eve 2012. Now not only finished 5k in...

StromCom

Graduate•11 years ago

It's another long story from Malcy ... Yesterday I mentioned that I had managed a 5.5km run uphill from the waterside in Lisbon to my conference hotel....

Downhill all the way!

It's another long story from Malcy ... Yesterday I mentioned that I had m...

Malcy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Well I never thought....

Ok....so I've just completed W3R1 and I have to admit I'm very surprised - maybe I can do this after all!!! When Laura aired her view that "we're going to do...

Ok....so I've just completed W3R1 and I have to admit I'm very surprised - maybe...

Dribblin_spaniel

•11 years ago

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Week 5 - in the bag

I don't think it's really sunk in yet that me, yes me the one that nearly cried at running 60seconds 6 weeks ago has just managed to complete w5/r3 running for...

I don't think it's really sunk in yet that me, yes me the one that nearly cried ...

Clawmum

Graduate•11 years ago

This morning I was scared, and not just because I had to go to the dentist then face gold cup race traffic, but because I doubted myself and Laura, and didn't...

Week 9 started ...It's not a fluke :)

This morning I was scared, and not just because I had to go to the dentist then ...

amsjo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk1 Done

Well wk1 is done and I have just downloaded wk2. I find myself looking forward to it actually.

Well wk1 is done and I have just downloaded wk2. I find myself looking forward t...

Maturelady

Graduate•11 years ago

I just wanted to share a thought I related in an answer to another of our team's posts. Today after a week of hard business, terrible weather in Germany,...

Week 9 and loving it!

I just wanted to share a thought I related in an answer to another of our team's...

shinjin

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 7 started

After a few days of not feeling well, I went out today for the W7D1 run and I still can do it. I actually thought, since I had a 5 day break in between I would...

After a few days of not feeling well, I went out today for the W7D1 run and I st...

wiggles

Graduate•11 years ago

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Registered for first 5k today. Well, I guess I'm committed to this now!

I've completed W3D3 of the C25k and feeling pretty good about it, and pretty anxious about the future. I have always hated running. I've considered it one...

I've completed W3D3 of the C25k and feeling pretty good about it, and pretty anx...

jbroox

Graduate•11 years ago

Really pleased to have finished week 2! Feel really happy but next week is the big one as week 3 was where I stopped last time! Definitely got it in me this...

Finished Week 2!

Really pleased to have finished week 2! Feel really happy but next week is the b...

scubakate21

•11 years ago

Having consulted widely with subject matter experts on the optimum conditions for successful completion of Week 5, my attention was drawn to the following...

Just completed W5R3 yippee - and discovered the formula for success!

Having consulted widely with subject matter experts on the optimum conditions fo...

Dognpony

•11 years ago

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Knee injury - need some hope!!

Hi all, I need some hope from somewhere have been out of running for about 5 weeks due to a painful knee. Have been having physio but tried a gentle jog today...

Hi all, I need some hope from somewhere have been out of running for about 5 wee...

Run456

Graduate•11 years ago

I 'ran' for the bus today and it was more of a limping/hobble thing, I was wearing flat ankle boots, but looks like I really am on hold now for c25k. I have my...

This could take much longer than I thought ;(

I 'ran' for the bus today and it was more of a limping/hobble thing, I was weari...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

Today with all good intentions I went on my 3rd run for week 1 until the last run... Then I twisted my ankle on some wet sand. So frustrating, I was nearly...

WK1R3 almost.......

Today with all good intentions I went on my 3rd run for week 1 until the last ru...

Allev8

•11 years ago

Hello, long time since been in here as had my last run in September to to a tear in my achilles that refused to heal despite physio, ultrasound and...

Achillies repair

Hello, long time since been in here as had my last run in September to to a tear...

Angel108

Graduate•11 years ago

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Three more to go!

Just to say I completed week 8 this morning! It was faberlistic!! eh?? well, something like that! Roll on week 9 and the finish line!

Just to say I completed week 8 this morning! It was faberlistic!! eh?? well, s...

petal51

Graduate•11 years ago

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ANYONE FOR PARKRUN THIS WEEKEND??

Hi all the weekend is here>.....thank god and Parkrun beckons..How many of you are participating in your local parkrun tomorrow??

Hi all the weekend is here>.....thank god and Parkrun beckons..How many of you a...

givman

•11 years ago

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Is this cheating ?

The last few weeks have been a bit of a nightmare where running is concerned. My running partner was poorly and I didn't want to get ahead of her, so kept...

The last few weeks have been a bit of a nightmare where running is concerned. My...

JacquiToots

•11 years ago

I'm getting very excited and wishing it was Monday week. Husband/running partner has had a hernia repair and can't run before Monday week...or drive us to park...

10 days to start day.

I'm getting very excited and wishing it was Monday week. Husband/running partner...

lycranotlikely

Graduate•11 years ago

Hello everybody, I'm starting today. I will be completing my first run today and I'm really looking forward to it. I'll be running the Portsmouth Race for...

Day One!

Hello everybody, I'm starting today. I will be completing my first run today an...

alisonh78

•11 years ago

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Under the weather :(

Not feeling so good today. Been battling with a cold for the last few days but did my run on Tuesday night anyway. That was fine except for the snotty nose....

Not feeling so good today. Been battling with a cold for the last few days but d...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

Hooray, week 9 run 1 done! nearly 2 stone down on my start weight and feeling amazing, loads more energy and I seem to carry myself better, if that makes sense...

The home stretch, with falling down trousers!!

Hooray, week 9 run 1 done! nearly 2 stone down on my start weight and feeling am...

Bluepiano

Graduate•11 years ago