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We had the best intention of getting up early this morning and going out for a run before it got too hot. Unfortunately we didn't wake up until 9, but we still...

Almost did an early morning run!

We had the best intention of getting up early this morning and going out for a r...

Stubbyp

Graduate•11 years ago

Haven't been out for a whole week as it has been so hot, husband has been away, had a sore knee (how many more excuses can I think of). Today decided to go...

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Nearly got caught up in the Wycombe half marathon

Haven't been out for a whole week as it has been so hot, husband has been away, ...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

It was great, fantastic atmosphere. Completed in 44 mins and 45 secs which I was well chuffed with, as my previous 5k took 51 minutes - so a new PB. :) The...

Completed my first Race for Life!!!

It was great, fantastic atmosphere. Completed in 44 mins and 45 secs which I was...

Markee

Graduate•11 years ago

Hi. I've decided to (re) start the C25K program tomorrow morning. I'm planning to get up before I go to work and do the first podcast. I'd like to know, do...

Advice on eating and drinking before running first thing in the morning?

Hi. I've decided to (re) start the C25K program tomorrow morning. I'm planning t...

shortrainbows

•11 years ago

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Race for Life :)

Done! I hadn't finished c25k before the big day, so I was worried I wouldn't finish the course running, but I ran 5k in 35 minutes, and it was really really...

Done! I hadn't finished c25k before the big day, so I was worried I wouldn't fin...

Bandersnatch

Graduate•11 years ago

Did the Olympic Anniversary Run today and it was great. Have always considered running my personal Olympic Legacy so it seemed very fitting for my first...

I've got a medal for running!!!

Did the Olympic Anniversary Run today and it was great. Have always considered r...

ancientrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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Danish woman runs 366 marathons in 365 days…

MintMadness

Graduate•11 years ago

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New day, new start!

After yesterday's fail today I am going to pick myself up and try again. Going to wait til after 9 when it's cooled down a little. However it is a lot cooler...

After yesterday's fail today I am going to pick myself up and try again. Going ...

vikicats

Graduate•11 years ago

Wow! I did it. And what an experience. Didn't expect great things as haven't been running much lately. Was thinking I'd be about 1 hr 10 mins. Was thrilled...

National Lottery Anniversary Run

Wow! I did it. And what an experience. Didn't expect great things as haven't bee...

rosn123

Graduate•11 years ago

Well, that was emotional! After dragging daughter out of bed after 3 hours sleep we made our way to Stratford to the Olympic Park; met my son (who had parked...

Olympic Park anniversary 5 mile run done!

Well, that was emotional! After dragging daughter out of bed after 3 hours sleep...

Poppy2010

Graduate•11 years ago

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So near yet so far

Did my Race for Life today in the searing heat. Didn't start till nigh on midday so you can imagine. Got so close to running it all but not far from the finish...

Did my Race for Life today in the searing heat. Didn't start till nigh on midday...

AlexHip78

Graduate•11 years ago

I decided that I'd try to run as opposed to jogging now Ive graduated. I started on week 2 intending to go through the program as before. (Actually meant to...

Really running but o my knee

I decided that I'd try to run as opposed to jogging now Ive graduated. I starte...

lycranotlikely

Graduate•11 years ago

Procrastinated a lot this morning but hubby nagged me into getting off! Did my usual route and kept going very well - until the last 'one minute'. What do...

Week 7 started this morning. Found it hard - but I managed it !

Procrastinated a lot this morning but hubby nagged me into getting off! Did my ...

Beek

Graduate•11 years ago

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30 Day Shred - Day Ten

I'm still getting used to the early starts but boy, I sure do LOVE getting my exercises over & done with first thing in the morning! The week just gone was...

I'm still getting used to the early starts but boy, I sure do LOVE getting my ex...

Jana83

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch 2 5K Plus Advice

Anyone have some advice about the C25k+ podcasts, how often to repeat them and the order to do them in ? Speed (total 27 mins) 5 mins 155 bpm then 1 min 165...

Anyone have some advice about the C25k+ podcasts, how often to repeat them and t...

runningnotwalking

Graduate•11 years ago

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I did it 10K!!

So last year i did the couch to 5k series, but this year decided to book myself in for 10k race for life. I went this morning in the heat and managed to do it,...

So last year i did the couch to 5k series, but this year decided to book myself ...

lauramarie84

Graduate•11 years ago

Hi All - been away for a while - life and work getting in the way of my running and focus to complete 10k. I have had a setback in the form of the body...

Few ups and downs- including a PW (Personal Worst) - but I am back after a short break

Hi All - been away for a while - life and work getting in the way of my running ...

suzybenj

Graduate•11 years ago

Allow me to add some substance to this claim! :-) Around the time I completed the Couch to 5k plan, a friend of mine ran a half marathon. I was in awe of this...

If you can run 5k, you can run 10k

Allow me to add some substance to this claim! :-) Around the time I completed t...

ashton46

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running Up That Hill

No, I'm not doing a Kate Bush impression (not enough hair, for one thing). But I'm doing the Great Yorkshire Run in September and it has a real sting in the...

No, I'm not doing a Kate Bush impression (not enough hair, for one thing). But ...

OldNed

Graduate•11 years ago

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First run after fall

Lovely early walk, had rain in the night everywhere smelled lovely, had my strap on and started walking, after about 10 min could not help myself and started...

Lovely early walk, had rain in the night everywhere smelled lovely, had my strap...

Pat184

Graduate•11 years ago

Anyone for race for life tomorrow? Can we do it in this heat?

AlexHip78

Graduate•11 years ago

Just back from holiday and have been looking at the new C25k site. They do seem to have improved things a bit since the first abortive launch earlier in the...

Keeping the faith with the new site

Just back from holiday and have been looking at the new C25k site. They do seem...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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Breathing - Pooh and Hello!

I'm just back from my 2nd run post grad and decided to finally try a bit more of Laura's advice about breathing in through the nose and out by mouth. Having...

I'm just back from my 2nd run post grad and decided to finally try a bit more of...

kirble

Graduate•11 years ago

After a fairly miserable 'Post Graduation' run, and a week of feet up (nursing odd ankle injury), this morning I went out for a run.Not just any run, the run I...

How much time does it take you to run 5k? 10k? Half-marathon?

MintMadness

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back up and running.

After a fairly miserable 'Post Graduation' run, and a week of feet up (nursing o...

Nerdio

Graduate•11 years ago

I didn't get to do my last planned long training run this week due to a sudden unexpected death in the family, but have done two sessions of C25K with my...

Ready for Olympic Park Anniversary run? Too late if I'm not!

I didn't get to do my last planned long training run this week due to a sudden u...

Poppy2010

Graduate•11 years ago

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W9R3 done !!

Finally done :-) At last a nice relatively cool morning with a gentle breeze just what I needed to complete my final run . Cannot believe I have done it....

Finally done :-) At last a nice relatively cool morning with a gentle breeze jus...

plodalong

Graduate•11 years ago