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Week 5 run 3 in the bag- definitely the hardest yet. Around 10 minutes after setting off I decided I was going to die. There was a crossing at about 12 minutes...

Squeeee! Ran for 20 minutes

Week 5 run 3 in the bag- definitely the hardest yet. Around 10 minutes after set...

Bandersnatch

Graduate•11 years ago

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Has anyone heard of Pebble Activity Tracker?

There was a discussion about the above at my gym this morning, supposed to be the best thing since sliced bread!! Has anyone got one or heard anything about...

There was a discussion about the above at my gym this morning, supposed to be th...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

My conscience won't let me live without unburdening myself. I have just run further than I have done for many, many years. I'm on W3R3, and I have been...

A DAM CHEAT!!

My conscience won't let me live without unburdening myself. I have just run f...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Week 7 run 2!

I completed week 7 run 2 this morning and this do seem to gradually getting easier. I've decided I'm going to try and pick up the pace a bit for my next...

I completed week 7 run 2 this morning and this do seem to gradually getting easi...

Nemi

Graduate•11 years ago

It started off like any other run. Laura calmly instructed the beginning of the five minute warm up walk. Little did I know that I would soon be trudging along...

The day that time stood still

It started off like any other run. Laura calmly instructed the beginning of the ...

wannanewme

Graduate•11 years ago

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Breathing - how important is it?

I am starting W4R1 tomorrow and am a bit worried about breathing. I suspect it will get more important as I progress and I haven't managed to master the...

I am starting W4R1 tomorrow and am a bit worried about breathing. I suspect it w...

Be11adonna

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 - feeling good :)

Hi all - just finished the first run of week 3 and I'm really surprised at how I feel. Was somewhat apprehensive about today's run - going up to 3mins of...

Hi all - just finished the first run of week 3 and I'm really surprised at how I...

windywoo

•11 years ago

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1 run left - three thoughts: weight loss, difficult runs and distance mapping

Only just got round to writing but I have been lurking and encouraged by everyone else for a long time. So, nearly at the end and I have learned three...

Only just got round to writing but I have been lurking and encouraged by everyon...

JosieDwan

Graduate•11 years ago

Well this is just a big shout out to all of you who responded to my call for help!! I was struggling. I'd completed the C25K with no breaks or duplicating...

Graduate in need of help - wants to say thanks....

Well this is just a big shout out to all of you who responded to my call for hel...

jojohove

Graduate•11 years ago

I completed W9R3 on saturday morning. Since the runs have become longer I've been getting discomfort in both legs around the calf. It's not enough to stop me...

Help, calf pain

I completed W9R3 on saturday morning. Since the runs have become longer I've bee...

Canary1902

Graduate•11 years ago

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Picked up on week 8 run 1 after one week off - and it was ok!

Hi I was on holiday last week and despite all the best intentions I did not do any running. So this morning I thought I would repeat week 7, the last...

Hi I was on holiday last week and despite all the best intentions I did not do...

Lingmell

Graduate•11 years ago

I had mused over the weekend what it would be like maintaining a running regime over the winter. I found out this morning (24th June!!), not easy. I set out...

Week 7 Run 3 - Mojo Nogo

I had mused over the weekend what it would be like maintaining a running regime ...

Nerdio

Graduate•11 years ago

Out for W7R3 this morning, decided to brave changing route like Laura has tried suggesting each time this week ;). Why wouldn't she be right? Don't know but...

Gastropods R Us

Out for W7R3 this morning, decided to brave changing route like Laura has tried ...

mother_of_3_boys

Graduate•11 years ago

Morning Runners! A couple of weeks ago I ran my first Parkrun. I came away from this with two things. Firstly, Parkruns are great fun and, in my opinion,...

Sub 30 minute 5KM ............. for real this time!

Morning Runners! A couple of weeks ago I ran my first Parkrun. I came away ...

ashton46

Graduate•11 years ago

Hi all! I went for an early run today because I am going to London with the Mrs. I ran my first 10km on Saturday so I thought I should be able to push it...

5km PB!!! 25 mins 25 seconds

Hi all! I went for an early run today because I am going to London with the M...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

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B210K = runkeeper or Sam?

I have been following Runkeeper's B210K using my downloaded running music, but other than telling me when to start and stop, and the 5 minute and 1km prompts I...

I have been following Runkeeper's B210K using my downloaded running music, but o...

Poppy2010

Graduate•11 years ago

I have been following Runkeeper's B210K training plan for a couple of weeks using the running music I downloaded, getting ready for the 5 mile Olympic...

Progress and poop!

I have been following Runkeeper's B210K training plan for a couple of weeks usin...

Poppy2010

Graduate•11 years ago

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Inspirational

I find these blogs inspirational. So thank you to you all for writing. I think I'll do the same. My fear on today's run was that my calves were aching just as...

I find these blogs inspirational. So thank you to you all for writing. I think I...

proudtorun

Graduate•11 years ago

So tonight I set out to do some interval training. My training program required me to do 7x5mins at Race Pace with 3 min recovery jogs in between. As the...

A Lesson learned!

So tonight I set out to do some interval training. My training program required ...

ktaylor217

Graduate•11 years ago

23 done and dusted and just 7 more to go until Juneathon completed. Celebrated yesterday by doing a Parkrun, first one this year as I hate running in crowds :(...

23 done 7 to go

23 done and dusted and just 7 more to go until Juneathon completed. Celebrated y...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Everything conspiring against me

Had a tooth out on Friday which was pretty horrific and been on pain meds and antibiotics since. Been feeling pretty urgh as the pain is not good. I've to go...

Had a tooth out on Friday which was pretty horrific and been on pain meds and an...

Joanne37

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 7 complete! Graduation is just 6 runs away!

Well we completed run 3 of week 7 this evening. The run went okay although I think I actually found it easier in the heat on Weds evening, which is a bit...

Well we completed run 3 of week 7 this evening. The run went okay although I thi...

Stubbyp

Graduate•11 years ago

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. Didn't get to run on Friday and felt really bad as it was the first time I'd missed a run since I started. Back in the...

Moving on to week 3

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. Didn't get to run on Friday and felt real...

Igglepiggle

•11 years ago

I ran the Race for Life in Bury St Edmunds this morning and managed to finish in about 40 minutes. I did have to walk for a couple of minutes, but I ran most...

Race for Life/Week 7 run 3

I ran the Race for Life in Bury St Edmunds this morning and managed to finish in...

SuzukiLisa

Graduate•11 years ago

As a long term lurker i thought I should finally start to contribute to the forum. I started the c25k mainly as a way to try to combat stress. My work is...

Week 5 R1

As a long term lurker i thought I should finally start to contribute to the foru...

Kungfoo1975

Graduate•11 years ago

After giving up on Friday evening, I'm delighted to say that I completed the final run tonight. Not only that but I also did my best times so far too so I'm...

Week 9, run 3 - massive pass!

After giving up on Friday evening, I'm delighted to say that I completed the fin...

Jenster

Graduate•11 years ago

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It's time to report my progress.

Hi All, I've started C25K about three times now, the first two fell by the wayside before the end of Week 2, illness, work, horrible weather or something...

Hi All, I've started C25K about three times now, the first two fell by the w...

Shed79

Graduate•11 years ago