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Today was one of those 'oh bother, it's a running day' sort of sessions for me. I am not great at running in the heat and at the same time, seem to be simply...

W2R2 - Beh

Today was one of those 'oh bother, it's a running day' sort of sessions for me. ...

big-momma

Graduate•11 years ago

A new challenge for C25Kers: a 5 week full body workout plan called Strength and Flex, which will complement your running. Complete the plan and claim your...

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A new challenge for C25Kers: a 5 week full body workout plan called Strength and...

TheEditor

•11 years ago

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My first ever blog

Well, I started the programme a while back, have had hiccups along the way - flu, dislocated rib, more illness - darn these germs my kids keep bringing home...

Well, I started the programme a while back, have had hiccups along the way - flu...

Today morning at 7 am a Hornet came through my open window and woke my up. After 15 minutes I towed her out. So I was awake and I thought this is the chance...

•11 years ago

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My first 20 minutes run!

Today morning at 7 am a Hornet came through my open window and woke my up. Afte...

MimiMia

•11 years ago

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body fat

hi, does anyone know a reliable way to calculate % body fat (without buying anything fancy). Thankyou for reading this :)

hi, does anyone know a reliable way to calculate % body fat (without buying anyt...

Okay, this is where I am at. I already feel that I don't want to get up tomorrow at 6am... It is that dangerous time when my motivation wavers...There's really...

•11 years ago

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Week 2 6am tomorrow

Okay, this is where I am at. I already feel that I don't want to get up tomorrow...

Kreesh

•11 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 - so much for a sprint finish

That's Week 7 Run 2 done with no real problems - have had a very stiff ankle since Sunday's run so I was a bit worried about that, but it wasn't at all sore...

That's Week 7 Run 2 done with no real problems - have had a very stiff ankle sin...

Fletchasketch

Graduate•11 years ago

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Reach Your Goal & Help Set a New World Record!

Hi, we're looking for a new Couch to 5k volunteer to join our attempt to set a new kilt race world record in Perth on Saturday, 10th August, share their...

Hi, we're looking for a new Couch to 5k volunteer to join our attempt to set a n...

PerthKiltRun2013

•11 years ago

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W5 DONE - 20 mins and feeling positive

Well that was a week! Three different runs and was dreading the last, It went very well, I even enjoyed it!. The 20 mins was much better than expected - I did...

Well that was a week! Three different runs and was dreading the last, It went ve...

Suddies

Graduate•11 years ago

We completed our first 20 minute run this evening, which is amazing considering I struggled with 1 minute just five weeks ago. I feel like a new person, my...

Week 5 completed!

We completed our first 20 minute run this evening, which is amazing considering ...

Stubbyp

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 8, run 2, much better

Really enjoyed my run this morning. It was quite warm for a winters day, there were lots of runners about and I kept a nice steady pace for the whole run. I...

Really enjoyed my run this morning. It was quite warm for a winters day, there w...

Crismatlotta

Graduate•11 years ago

Was at the dentist today for an emergency appointment. instead of pulling my teeth he fobbed me off with antibiotics then told me to get on a waiting list 6...

Can I run on antibiotics

Was at the dentist today for an emergency appointment. instead of pulling my tee...

bikergirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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A week off ill and back into W6R1

I didn't know when I went back to work today if I would run tonight or not. After a week of feeling rubbish and finishing antibiotics I was open minded as to...

I didn't know when I went back to work today if I would run tonight or not. Aft...

mother_of_3_boys

Graduate•11 years ago

Well, I went back to work today after half term, and I still managed to convince myself to run when I got home. It was hot today, and busy at work, but...

Wk1 Run2. Exhausted! But still here... ;-)

Well, I went back to work today after half term, and I still managed to convince...

arablue

•11 years ago

All week I've been sooo excited about completing the 20min run today, I figured I'd be over the moon and maybe even feel a bit teary and emotional at what I've...

Week 5 Run 3 - 20 minutes, but am I actually jogging...?

All week I've been sooo excited about completing the 20min run today, I figured ...

Sherbear1979

Graduate•11 years ago

Today should have been my graduation run. I set out quite keen, got through the difficult bit of the hill in the first 7 minutes. Then about 10 minutes into...

Wk9 R3 and so disappointed..

Today should have been my graduation run. I set out quite keen, got through the...

Lizzyca

Graduate•11 years ago

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Just did a jig....

Ha ha. I'm sat in a restaurant and nearly jumped up and down when I saw my graduate badge. I did wave my arms around a bit and have a silly grin on my face....

Ha ha. I'm sat in a restaurant and nearly jumped up and down when I saw my gradu...

jojohove

Graduate•11 years ago

Another good run but I'm so slow! There was a man walking on the opposite side of the road to me and it took me ages to overtake him and I'm sure that's...

W8R2 done

Another good run but I'm so slow! There was a man walking on the opposite side ...

Daisy333

Graduate•11 years ago

You might have seen this already. What do we think? Especially relevant is no.1 given one of the other threads on the go!...

Thou shalt nod to fellow joggers and other etiquette

You might have seen this already. What do we think? Especially relevant is no.1 ...

lizfish

•11 years ago

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I did 32 minutes running at the end of week 5 and then 34 minutes at the end of week 6 today - does that mean I've finished the programme?

- I'm not sure if I've run 5K? -How do you 'graduate'? And what's a park run?

- I'm not sure if I've run 5K? -How do you 'graduate'? And what's a park run...

Laney0378

Graduate•11 years ago

After completing my 20 min run on Saturday and feeling brilliant on Sunday I decided to do an hour on the Wii on my rest day. Seems this exercise lark has...

Feeling quite low today

After completing my 20 min run on Saturday and feeling brilliant on Sunday I dec...

miss_em3

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduated! Now I need 5k to couch...

I did my last week 9 run this morning, feeling quite chuffed that I stuck it out! And I wore my C25K tshirt with pride. Although I've only posted one...

I did my last week 9 run this morning, feeling quite chuffed that I stuck it out...

suemcshug

Graduate•11 years ago

After graduating on Saturday (1st June) I set myself the target of running my usual route but in reverse direction. I knew it would be a challenge as I had no...

First post-grad run

After graduating on Saturday (1st June) I set myself the target of running my us...

LandRoverMad

Graduate•11 years ago

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There's nothing like planning!!

Wow – I cannot believe that I am just 2 weeks away from graduation & if everything goes according to plan, my graduation run will be a 5k fun run in the park...

Wow – I cannot believe that I am just 2 weeks away from graduation & if everythi...

•11 years ago

After a break of 3 weeks when I decided to do something stupid and try a new diet that didn't encourage working out?? Obviously it was all rubbish and I didn't...

W4R3 Done

After a break of 3 weeks when I decided to do something stupid and try a new die...

pinkbow

•11 years ago

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Primed and ready for W6R2

Having struggled with W6R1 after the dizzy heights of accomplishing the 20 minute run of W5, I have taken two days rest, in preparation for my week 6 2ND RUN...

Having struggled with W6R1 after the dizzy heights of accomplishing the 20 minut...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

Firstly - wow - I've made it: 27 runs, many startled rabbits, 5 deer, a green woodpecker, a bird of prey (unfortunately couldnt identify it but it was big!)...

Completed Week 9 ... and feeling in a bit of a dither ...

Firstly - wow - I've made it: 27 runs, many startled rabbits, 5 deer, a green wo...

unfitmum

•11 years ago

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Lovely day to run first HM distance .....

Well today I have the day to myself so I decided to walk to the tram station and take the tram all the way to Fleetwood and then run back, I'd measured on a...

Well today I have the day to myself so I decided to walk to the tram station and...