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Last Tuesday 28th May I did my last run, W3 ,1st Run.- I was in Holidays and couldn't do anything sportive! I am back in Germany, but where do I start today?...

Graduate•11 years ago

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Where shall I start now?

Last Tuesday 28th May I did my last run, W3 ,1st Run.- I was in Holidays and cou...

So, it's getting warmer. Who'd'a thought it?! I've been so hot on most of my recent runs that I decided that to hell with it - I really do need to wear...

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Got the lallies out for the first time! Lovely! Well, sort of...

So, it's getting warmer. Who'd'a thought it?! I've been so hot on most of my rec...

dottiemay

Graduate•11 years ago

Just hopped out the shower after my first post grad run! And oh my, I was sweating like a beast! Thought I'd give Stepping Stone a go because I don't think...

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First post grad run!

Just hopped out the shower after my first post grad run! And oh my, I was sweati...

r4chsm1th

Graduate•11 years ago

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Race for Life done, next goal set....

When I began C25K in March, my aim was to do the Race for Life on 1 June, and hopefully do it in under 30 minutes,. Sadly, I managed 32.30, which while it...

When I began C25K in March, my aim was to do the Race for Life on 1 June, and ho...

mehitabel

Graduate•11 years ago

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Holiday Help!

Hi All, Just completed week 8 run 1 and enjoying it! I'm going to Tunisia on holiday for two weeks in July and the temp is expected to be around 35 to 40C....

Hi All, Just completed week 8 run 1 and enjoying it! I'm going to Tunisia on ho...

runningme

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1, loved every minute of this one :-)

Jut what the doctor ordered, a great run, after the tough week last week, i admit secretly i was begining to doubt myself and wether i even wanted to carry on....

Jut what the doctor ordered, a great run, after the tough week last week, i admi...

bikergirl

Graduate•11 years ago

Hi there everyone. I havn't blogged till now, but had to today to say thank you all so much for your encouraging blogs.I will be 59 next month and am very...

Wk 5 Run 2. Did I really do that??

Hi there everyone. I havn't blogged till now, but had to today to say thank you...

NaughtyNanna

Graduate•11 years ago

I completed week 1 today in the park near my place. My last run was as hard as my first run. The only positive difference was my walks were at near normal pace...

I am doing this for fitness and to hopefully lose weight. what calories are burnt from these runs each time? so i can add to fitness pal

hayleymac7

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Completed week1 - still finding it hard :(

I completed week 1 today in the park near my place. My last run was as hard as m...

anand12

•11 years ago

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Finding time in the business of life

I have come to a grinding halt in the last four weeks. I went out four weeks ago for run and had to stop after 10 mins with leg pain. I waited for a week...

I have come to a grinding halt in the last four weeks. I went out four weeks ago...

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I am feeling so bad at having not kept up my blog posts on here especially when all of you have been so kind to share your experiences. My last and only blog...

Feeling very guilty........

I am feeling so bad at having not kept up my blog posts on here especially when ...

Wooddairy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk3 r3 done!

Well that is one third of the program over with, so far my thoughts on running are 1: I look forward to doing it 2: I struggle through it And 3: I look...

Well that is one third of the program over with, so far my thoughts on running a...

Keith2877

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Mens shorts - what's the right way to wear them?

First time running in shorts last night - the sports one with the mesh netting inside & thinking that wouldn't offer enough support I opted to go for boxer...

First time running in shorts last night - the sports one with the mesh netting i...

How pleased am I. This week 9 run 3 has been looming over my head for 10 days. I had had a couple of scrppy runs and managed to avoid/put off running for 10...

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Yahooo- Week 9 Run 3 done- weight off my shoulders

How pleased am I. This week 9 run 3 has been looming over my head for 10 days. ...

suzybenj

Graduate•11 years ago

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The weather!

Looking back, I was pleased I'd started the Couch to 5k plan during the cold winter months as it was a welcome boost when the weather started to pick up. I'd...

Looking back, I was pleased I'd started the Couch to 5k plan during the cold win...

ashton46

Graduate•11 years ago

Well, after treating myself to an extra rest day on Sunday, I went out last night for the final run of W7 and this was another run where I felt myself...

W7R3 - phew am I glad to see the back of that one.

Well, after treating myself to an extra rest day on Sunday, I went out last nigh...

Ran the 28 mins and got about 3.8km. Pace is improving on last week, but for that reason I was a bit out of breath in places. You know what it's like, you're...

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Week8 R1 Doing OK - but just don't think too much!

Ran the 28 mins and got about 3.8km. Pace is improving on last week, but for tha...

lizfish

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Awake at 5.30am, sun shining so up and out to the park. Good run, usually have the park to ourselves at this time, not this morning all the dog walkers out...

this 74 year old 5.30 sun shining

Awake at 5.30am, sun shining so up and out to the park. Good run, usually have t...

Pat184

Graduate•11 years ago

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Motivation!

Last night I did w8r1 and had to use my head to get rid of the gremlin on my shoulder saying I couldn't do it. It was when I got home I discovered where he had...

Last night I did w8r1 and had to use my head to get rid of the gremlin on my sho...

Canidoit

Graduate•11 years ago

I'm soooooo pleased with myself. I have just finished week 6 run 3...this was the 3rd time I have tried it. I realised that I was trying to "run" too quickly &...

Everest conquered!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm soooooo pleased with myself. I have just finished week 6 run 3...this was th...

lillibell

•11 years ago

Hi everyone. Today I did the first run of the couch to 5k and I really hope by posting this blog it will keep me motivated to carry on, as every...

Week 1 Run 1

Hi everyone. Today I did the first run of the couch to 5k and I really h...

katbee88

•11 years ago

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My first day.......so it begins

I am 47 and overweight. I used to be slim and reasonably fit. But as the years crept on so did my weight and total lack of motivation to do anything about it....

I am 47 and overweight. I used to be slim and reasonably fit. But as the years c...

Marlyclay

•11 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

I set out for today's run feeling tired and grumpy but it was such a beautiful evening that part way through the warm up walk I started to feel much better. I...

I set out for today's run feeling tired and grumpy but it was such a beautiful e...

Skendras

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Whatta Mistaka to Maka

In the spirit of 5x50 I park 2 miles from work and walk each way ... But I had a moment of weakness on the way back to my car this evening and popped into...

In the spirit of 5x50 I park 2 miles from work and walk each way ... But I ...

Malcy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Web site to log all your exercise

Some of you may already know about this site but I've just discovered it while doing the Juneathon challenge. You can log all your exercises which it keeps...

Some of you may already know about this site but I've just discovered it while d...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

As I begin week 4, it seems a good time to be considering the 5-week long strength and flex course. I'd appreciate some feedback from others that have...

NHS Strength and flex 5-week plan.

As I begin week 4, it seems a good time to be considering the 5-week long streng...

On my run today I was thinking of this forum (for lack of a better term) and how nice it is to communicate with people that are, are due to, or have been what...

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running: not enough camaraderie?

On my run today I was thinking of this forum (for lack of a better term) and how...

Well I started this last week as my attempt to get fit and lose a bit of weight. I found the first week quite difficult but settled into it nicely...

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1... Done

Well I started this last week as my attempt to get fit and lose a bit of weight....

nikki702

•11 years ago

First run of week 4 done! The move from running for three minutes to five was more challenging than I imagined it would be, but thankfully it didn't stop me...

Week 4 run 1

First run of week 4 done! The move from running for three minutes to five was mo...

Graduate•11 years ago