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Wk9 3 runs done - but have I graduated?

Hi all, So here's my problem - Week 7 Run 2 I found I had a little extra left and managed to push onto 4k and 27.5 mins instead of 25. That gave me confidence...

Hi all, So here's my problem - Week 7 Run 2 I found I had a little extra left a...

Kungfoo1975

Graduate•11 years ago

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New runner!!

Does anybody have any tips for me?? I am a complete new runner, started last night approx 5pm - it was hot but I managed it. Have never ran in my life before...

Does anybody have any tips for me?? I am a complete new runner, started last nig...

sarahb_20

•11 years ago

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Tough couple of weeks

Well its been 2 weeks since my Race for Life and I've only run twice. Once last week and once this week. Ive had a tough couple of weeks - been in a bit of a...

Well its been 2 weeks since my Race for Life and I've only run twice. Once last...

Joanne37

Graduate•11 years ago

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I GRADUATED!!!!!

So started the Stepping Stones podcast this morning and really helped my speed and managed (at last) to crack the 5kms! Does anyone know what I can do about...

So started the Stepping Stones podcast this morning and really helped my speed a...

DTDS

Graduate•11 years ago

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Gratuitous cruelty to a wet runner

So there I was, running in the rain this morning. It was dry when I left home but persisting down by the time I got to my starting point. Hey Ho, it's only...

So there I was, running in the rain this morning. It was dry when I left home b...

OldNed

Graduate•11 years ago

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Congratulations to bunblebeaz, xsallyx and albionjen on their weight loss

All three of you have now earned an 'I did it!' badge! Read how bunblebeaz did it:...

All three of you have now earned an 'I did it!' badge! Read how bunblebeaz did ...

TheEditor

•11 years ago

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Wk6/R1 completed

We were prepared to run in the rain but just as we left the house the rain stopped. It felt strange going back to intervals after last Saturdays 20 min run...

We were prepared to run in the rain but just as we left the house the rain stopp...

Mazzero

Graduate•11 years ago

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Moving on from every other day runs - running every day a good option?

Up until now, after starting my c25K journey in September last year, I have been running every other day, or at least 3 times a week. I am now significantly...

Up until now, after starting my c25K journey in September last year, I have been...

hannie

Graduate•11 years ago

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parkrun results for NHS Couch to 5k 20/07/13

parkrun results for NHS Couch to 5k Results for aberdeen parkrun, event number 95, 20/07/2013. 152 participants completed the run today. The first male to...

parkrun results for NHS Couch to 5k Results for aberdeen parkrun, event number...

tygfuz

Graduate•11 years ago

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1st jog in 3 weeks; 2nd in 5 -shocking but...

For a whole variety of reasons including the sun, I haven't been out for ages. I burn really easily so getting up and first thing is slapping on a ton of sun...

For a whole variety of reasons including the sun, I haven't been out for ages. I...

TeaAye

Graduate•11 years ago

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Race for Life done!! (With the thanks to some Kinesio Tape!)

So the whole reason I decided to do Couch to 5K was the Newcastle Race for Life, and yesterday I completed it....and I ran the whole way! I'm so so proud of...

So the whole reason I decided to do Couch to 5K was the Newcastle Race for Life,...

Jefna

Graduate•11 years ago

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There was an old woman who swallowed a fly..................

I've just had the best run (3rd one after graduation). There were a few odd moments though. The first was when a lovely little dog decided she wanted to tag...

I've just had the best run (3rd one after graduation). There were a few odd mom...

kirble

Graduate•11 years ago

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W6 in the bag!

Meant to write this earlier, but, hey ho better late than never. The run went well, 25 mins of 'OMG are my legs gonna hold out?'. I had planned to run earlier...

Meant to write this earlier, but, hey ho better late than never. The run went we...

Ryansson

Graduate•11 years ago

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W6 R1 yay

used Laura's podcast with my new running club Sweatshop Running Community, managed fine and really enjoyed it, did not feel at all self concious running along...

used Laura's podcast with my new running club Sweatshop Running Community, manag...

tor41

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

This is the first time i'm posting only just found this. I'm finding c25k really good, although the heat isn't helping. Just in from my week 4 run 1, legs are...

This is the first time i'm posting only just found this. I'm finding c25k really...

leopardstars

•11 years ago

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Graduated!!!!

So I finally did it - just found out though that I have a Baker's Cyst and lazy veins in both legs, but that's not going to stop me moving on to the next pod...

So I finally did it - just found out though that I have a Baker's Cyst and lazy ...

DTDS

Graduate•11 years ago

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Advice on running again after 3wk break

I've not been out running now for three weeks due to the heat. I find I just can't breathe when it's like this so I really struggle. Anyway, with rain &...

I've not been out running now for three weeks due to the heat. I find I just can...

Birdie74

Graduate•11 years ago

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Best mobile phone for running apps?

My mobile phone has just packed up so I will be buying another very soon. I only use a simple cheapo one because it is merely a way for people to contact me...

My mobile phone has just packed up so I will be buying another very soon. I onl...

Beek

Graduate•11 years ago

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Show me the shiny badge!

Warning: depending on your constitution, you may be in need of either tissues or a sick bucket if you get to the end… ;) Well gosh, how I’ve missed this...

Warning: depending on your constitution, you may be in need of either tissues or...

CouchToHockeyPitch

Graduate•11 years ago

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oh no what have I done?

So, this is the beginning of week 6, serious running from here on in! Would normally have been for my run by now, but, sat last night on the computer working...

So, this is the beginning of week 6, serious running from here on in! Would nor...

tor41

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 DONE!!

I managed it!!! Ok, my pace was around 4 mph, so I only covered 1.35 miles in the 20 mins, but I ran the whole way!! And I survived! Thank you to everyone for...

I managed it!!! Ok, my pace was around 4 mph, so I only covered 1.35 miles in th...

muzikalbadger

Graduate•11 years ago

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Belated thanks... and how do you know when to force yourself to keep going?

Firstly a belated thanks to those who congratulated me on graduating 2 or 3 weeks ago. Sorry for not responding sooner, but I wasn't online for a couple of...

Firstly a belated thanks to those who congratulated me on graduating 2 or 3 week...

runningnearbeirut

Graduate•11 years ago

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Getting back after a 10 days break, need some advice on where to start?

Hello all, due to some unfortunate row of incidents (injury, illness, out of town etc etc) I was unable to run for a week and a half (10days) now. I left off...

Hello all, due to some unfortunate row of incidents (injury, illness, out of tow...

anand12

•11 years ago

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Race for Life - wow I ran 5k!

I did the Race for life in Colchester yesterday and finished with a runkeeper time of 34.37 (official clock said 36.03 but that started before I reached the...

I did the Race for life in Colchester yesterday and finished with a runkeeper ti...

big-momma

Graduate•11 years ago

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Britain's oldest trathlete champion -- female

Enjoy: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2013/jul/21/britain-oldest-female-triathlete

Enjoy: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2013/jul/21/brit...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•11 years ago

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Stepping stones, impossible?

I thought to run for 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes were impossible then 20 minutes I thought I'd die, when I did 30 minutes I was totally euphoric. I've done...

I thought to run for 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes were impossible then 20 min...

roundbutsound

Graduate•11 years ago

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Think I've found my mojo!!!

After an horrendous W4R3 3 weeks ago I crumpled and lost all confidence in being able to do this challenge. However, this morning I decided to try again but...

After an horrendous W4R3 3 weeks ago I crumpled and lost all confidence in being...

Sybs39

•11 years ago

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B210K Week4R3 29 Degrees at 7a.m.

Do I get a prize? Is there a special badge for endurance? Folly? And please don't say there's no such thing as climate change. It ain't normal for Italy either...

Do I get a prize? Is there a special badge for endurance? Folly? And please don'...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - Cracked the Big One!

I planned to do W5R3 on Monday morning, but woke up today & just knew I had to get on and do it. And I did! Nicely slow & steady, but 20 minutes continuous...

I planned to do W5R3 on Monday morning, but woke up today & just knew I had to g...

Scipio

Graduate•11 years ago

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Soleus GPS watches half price

Soleus GPS watches are half price from 22nd June - 28th July at Sweatshop. Which means they are £49.50 If you don't have a voucher you will need to buy online...

Soleus GPS watches are half price from 22nd June - 28th July at Sweatshop. Which...

tygfuz

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2013

Wk9 3 runs done - but have I graduated?

New runner!!

Tough couple of weeks

I GRADUATED!!!!!

Gratuitous cruelty to a wet runner

Congratulations to bunblebeaz, xsallyx and albionjen on their weight loss

Wk6/R1 completed

Moving on from every other day runs - running every day a good option?

parkrun results for NHS Couch to 5k 20/07/13

1st jog in 3 weeks; 2nd in 5 -shocking but...

Race for Life done!! (With the thanks to some Kinesio Tape!)

There was an old woman who swallowed a fly..................

W6 in the bag!

W6 R1 yay

Week 4 run 1

Graduated!!!!

Advice on running again after 3wk break

Best mobile phone for running apps?

Show me the shiny badge!

oh no what have I done?

Week 5 Run 3 DONE!!

Belated thanks... and how do you know when to force yourself to keep going?

Getting back after a 10 days break, need some advice on where to start?

Race for Life - wow I ran 5k!

Britain's oldest trathlete champion -- female

Stepping stones, impossible?

Think I've found my mojo!!!

B210K Week4R3 29 Degrees at 7a.m.

Week 5 Run 3 - Cracked the Big One!

Soleus GPS watches half price

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