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S'not fair

I'm starting to get grumpy people. I did my amazing run on Monday (W5R3) and that night I started brewing a cold, I've been suffering ever since. I am...

I'm starting to get grumpy people. I did my amazing run on Monday (W5R3) and th...

mother_of_3_boys

Graduate•11 years ago

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Failure!

Hi Guys, You are a lovely group & your words of encouragement help keep me going..........however I admit to failure this morning I have just attempted week 6...

Hi Guys, You are a lovely group & your words of encouragement help keep me goin...

lillibell

•11 years ago

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Very first day - did anyone else find it as hard as I did?

I am kinda fat (OK I am obese) but I didn't think it'd this hard considering I used to play hockey. I managed to do all my runs of 60 seconds but in between...

I am kinda fat (OK I am obese) but I didn't think it'd this hard considering I u...

anand12

•11 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3 - Babies & Clockwise

After feeling quite underwelmed at the end of my W2R2, i've manned up, strapped up those blisters (3 of them) and went on the W2R3 walk/run. After the first...

After feeling quite underwelmed at the end of my W2R2, i've manned up, strapped ...

RedditchMark

•11 years ago

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Running music downloaded to phone, runkeeper works with it...

does this mean I am no longer a technophobe? ;-)

Poppy2010

Graduate•11 years ago

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Anyone near Lytham in need of new running gear?

This might be worth a visit:...

tantrumbean

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 7, run 3, a bit better

Well, got out there this morning and went for it! Enjoyed the first half of my run but struggled to finish and let my head get the better of me (again!) still,...

Well, got out there this morning and went for it! Enjoyed the first half of my r...

Crismatlotta

Graduate•11 years ago

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W9 R2 - Only one left to go!!

Right then I don't know what to say really. Another run done and only one left to go on C25K. After the warm-up walk I found the first 2 1/2 minutes quite...

Right then I don't know what to say really. Another run done and only one left ...

LandRoverMad

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7R2 - hopefully this was is not my first failed run!

I set off tonight knowing that 25mins is doable & within my range since I have done it twice before already & after my last outing I decided to try and do an...

I set off tonight knowing that 25mins is doable & within my range since I have d...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I've finally taken that first running step!

Well I finally did my first ever couch to 5k session. I've made every excuse in the book up until now, but mainly used "I hate running!" as a reason not to do...

Well I finally did my first ever couch to 5k session. I've made every excuse in ...

Kreesh

•11 years ago

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Fun run - first for a while

I read a blog the other day about running just for the fun of it and thought to myself, maybe I am taking it too seriously. Then another blog about running...

I read a blog the other day about running just for the fun of it and thought to ...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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11 months from starting, just managed 10k :)

I started c25k at the end of June last year, completed the program in the 9 weeks, it was a struggle but I did it, I kept on running but struggled a lot...

I started c25k at the end of June last year, completed the program in the 9 week...

ellerunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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slight set back to biking

On Bank Holiday monday just gone my husband pumped up both tyres on the bike and I cycled down the garden, stopped and came back to try again only as I...

On Bank Holiday monday just gone my husband pumped up both tyres on the bike and...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Week 5 Day 1 - Looking ahead...

I completed w5d1 today and except for the horrendous wind pelting my face with cold rain, the running itself was no problem at all. Looking ahead to the rest...

I completed w5d1 today and except for the horrendous wind pelting my face with c...

Sherbear1979

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6, run 3 tomorrow, feeling proud but don't seem to be shifting any weight. Any tips?

I started C25K to get fit and lose weight. My stamina and fitness is definitely improving, i'm finding C25K tricky but not impossible. I have started trying to...

I started C25K to get fit and lose weight. My stamina and fitness is definitely ...

lrhains

•11 years ago

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That graduate badge feels like a gold medal !

I've just noticed that I've got my graduate badge!! How did I miss that! I feel as if I've got a gold medal, it has been a long journey and I'm so proud of...

I've just noticed that I've got my graduate badge!! How did I miss that! I fee...

Tessietwo

Graduate•11 years ago

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What exercise do you do on rest days?

Hi, Just started C25K yesterday, but was wondering what exercise to do on rest days. I know what I am like and if I don't go to the gym everyday I won't...

Hi, Just started C25K yesterday, but was wondering what exercise to do on res...

Kimmiijay

Graduate•11 years ago

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Jogging and food: advise needed

Can anyone help me with a couple of queries? Firstly how long after eating an evening meal should you wait before jogging? I have problems with wheat so...

Can anyone help me with a couple of queries? Firstly how long after eating an...

TeaAye

Graduate•11 years ago

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Just finished W3 R1 :) ...........relief!

As a complete non runner, I was totally dreading this run as even going from 90 secs to 3 mins seemed impossible......... I've just got home and I did it! So...

As a complete non runner, I was totally dreading this run as even going from 90 ...

Em_robinson87

•11 years ago

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Week 8 started - much needed mood enhancer

Yesterday was frankly sh*t. First I found out that my temp post in a local school was cancelled. Then, and far far worse, I found out that the day before my...

Yesterday was frankly sh*t. First I found out that my temp post in a local schoo...

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago

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W6 R3...tick

Can hardly believe it...but I actually managed this run quite well. I had spent about half an hour searching for new sports bra (eventually found in shed of...

Can hardly believe it...but I actually managed this run quite well. I had spent...

mrshiccup

•11 years ago

1 Reply

What would you do?

I have the Race for Life on Sunday, and tomorrow is my last run before it. So would you stick with Laura (would be w7r1) or just stick your own music off and...

I have the Race for Life on Sunday, and tomorrow is my last run before it. So wo...

Katyy1

•11 years ago

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We're not the only ones who aren't keen on treadmills!

Bit off topic but just loved this: http://youtu.be/S1k86fWsmRE

rosn123

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk2R3 - As Gordon Ramsey would say DONE!

Hi all just completed week 2 and am really chuffed with myself never thought i'd enjoy running let alone in the rain at 6 am. Does anyone know of any free...

Hi all just completed week 2 and am really chuffed with myself never thought i'd...

splendourgirl

•11 years ago

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Cold and chest pain

Hello everyone, I wondered if I could have some advice... Basically - I have almost completed week 3 (1 run left) but have been struck down with a cold and...

Hello everyone, I wondered if I could have some advice... Basically - I have a...

Moonsparkle

•11 years ago

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Wk7 and struggling!

I'm on week 7 and have been fine with all the running tasks until now. I'm getting slower not faster and finding it so hard now due to having to run a full 25...

I'm on week 7 and have been fine with all the running tasks until now. I'm gett...

Cyrille

•11 years ago

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Can't keep up with you guys!

I am just about to attempt week 6 run 3. Lots of blogs telling me how fast they have run which is great. However I'm 70 & looking at what you have all done...

I am just about to attempt week 6 run 3. Lots of blogs telling me how fast they ...

lillibell

•11 years ago

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Podcasts...

Am I the only person who finds downloading the podcasts onto an iPod very difficult? I managed to get the first 9 weeks on, but have spent nearly an hour...

Am I the only person who finds downloading the podcasts onto an iPod very diffic...

newrunner56

Graduate•11 years ago

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Run to the Hills

First post for a while. Just wanted to say that I managed a milestone for me, and one that I had hoped to achieve when I started c25k last September. That was...

First post for a while. Just wanted to say that I managed a milestone for me, an...

mabbers

Graduate•11 years ago

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Jacobs Ladder revisited, I hate hills!

Well this morning off I set to say hello to Jacobs Ladder (down it I hasten to add), I'm no were near ready to try and tackle this up the way. Its a pretty...

Well this morning off I set to say hello to Jacobs Ladder (down it I hasten to a...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2013

S'not fair

Failure!

Very first day - did anyone else find it as hard as I did?

Week 2 Run 3 - Babies & Clockwise

Running music downloaded to phone, runkeeper works with it...

Anyone near Lytham in need of new running gear?

Week 7, run 3, a bit better

W9 R2 - Only one left to go!!

W7R2 - hopefully this was is not my first failed run!

I've finally taken that first running step!

Fun run - first for a while

11 months from starting, just managed 10k :)

slight set back to biking

Week 5 Day 1 - Looking ahead...

Week 6, run 3 tomorrow, feeling proud but don't seem to be shifting any weight. Any tips?

That graduate badge feels like a gold medal !

What exercise do you do on rest days?

Jogging and food: advise needed

Just finished W3 R1 :) ...........relief!

Week 8 started - much needed mood enhancer

W6 R3...tick

What would you do?

We're not the only ones who aren't keen on treadmills!

Wk2R3 - As Gordon Ramsey would say DONE!

Cold and chest pain

Wk7 and struggling!

Can't keep up with you guys!

Podcasts...

Run to the Hills

Jacobs Ladder revisited, I hate hills!

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