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Graduated today

Woo! Hoo! Today I graduated, did my first 5k run, it took me 45 mins but I did it, now for the 10 k runner!!

Woo! Hoo! Today I graduated, did my first 5k run, it took me 45 mins but I did i...

Ammenitram

•11 years ago

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Black thoughts...

I started C25K to be able to go for a nice jog for half an hour or so in the woods or along by our beautiful lake... that was my goal. Long story cut short - I...

I started C25K to be able to go for a nice jog for half an hour or so in the woo...

Mitts

Graduate•11 years ago

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Take note graduating ex-couch potatoes. I ran too often, now I'm injured.

Prior to c25k I had not run since I was in my 20's so graduating at the age of 47 felt hugely satisfying. After graduation I was running every other day,...

Prior to c25k I had not run since I was in my 20's so graduating at the age of 4...

sassa

Graduate•11 years ago

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OMG, I just ran for 21 minutes....without stopping!!!!!!!!!!

For those of you who have passed this point, it may not be a big deal, but given the huge frustrations I had at my mental blocks a few months ago, where I just...

For those of you who have passed this point, it may not be a big deal, but given...

dylanski

Graduate•11 years ago

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(Almost) just like old times

On the 'just do it' principle, I started C25K wearing normal clothes and in walking boots. Today was supposed to be a run day. I usually put on my running...

On the 'just do it' principle, I started C25K wearing normal clothes and in walk...

GoogleMe

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running... What it's really all about....

Well hello everyone.... Parkrun today... Oh I just so love it now. After a hard week and an amazingly hardcore day yesterday I so needed it. Anyway... My...

Well hello everyone.... Parkrun today... Oh I just so love it now. After a har...

ju-ju-

Graduate•11 years ago

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I'm an early bird, question is should I really be eating something before I go? I usually get up 5.30 ish and am out running for 6

I try to remember to have a few mouthfuls of water before going but no food. I haven't had a problem thus far, I start week 8 next run

I try to remember to have a few mouthfuls of water before going but no food. I h...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Struggling !!

Having graduated three weeks ago,had a week off on holiday and struggled to get round the 5k Race for Life last Sunday in the heat I am feeling a bit deflated....

Having graduated three weeks ago,had a week off on holiday and struggled to get ...

plodalong

Graduate•11 years ago

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My Park Run in Brighton and Hove Park..

Yes, so I am on holiday but could not resist taking part in a Park Run while I am here in Brighton as I thought that it would be fun to do a Park Run somewhere...

Yes, so I am on holiday but could not resist taking part in a Park Run while I a...

Mini13

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Well, I was supposed to do W9R2 on Thursday but it was 30C+ out there and I couldn't face it... then on Friday I found out I'd got THE job and had to celebrate...

Well, I was supposed to do W9R2 on Thursday but it was 30C+ out there and I coul...

TurboTortoise

Graduate•11 years ago

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Ran for 15 minutes on treadmill but still have lower leg pain

After seeing sports physio yesterday morning for right leg shin/calf pain he suggested I try running on treadmill again after 2 weeks off (been doing low...

After seeing sports physio yesterday morning for right leg shin/calf pain he sug...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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How come I can walk almost as fast as I can run?

With the weather being so hot here in the centre of Spain I have struggled to get out more than twice a week. Sometimes only managing once a week. It takes...

With the weather being so hot here in the centre of Spain I have struggled to ge...

LandRoverMad

Graduate•11 years ago

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First Parkrun!

Well, I did my first Parkrun this morning. Been wanting to do one for a while but due to various circumstances, it just didn't work out. So, today, with hubby...

Well, I did my first Parkrun this morning. Been wanting to do one for a while bu...

dottiemay

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 2 completed!

Last night I completed week 2 run 3. I think it was the heat but I was exhausted and felt like I was going to severely overheat! Had a great run previously but...

Last night I completed week 2 run 3. I think it was the heat but I was exhausted...

sarahb_20

•11 years ago

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Post grad - what is reasonable?

Several weeks post grad now. After graduating we slowly worked up to 5k. Did a week of those then started doing speed once a week. Find that hard but will...

Several weeks post grad now. After graduating we slowly worked up to 5k. Did a w...

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago

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I've won the battle of getting running but wondered how fast folk are managing to run? I've been running for 12 weeks now but not very fast

Longlegs

•11 years ago

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TRX !?!

I'm always looking for new ways to strengthen my upper body, so I've enrolled at the gym in a training session using TRX, has anyone tried or do this?

I'm always looking for new ways to strengthen my upper body, so I've enrolled at...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Stepping Stone..

So I Graduated and thought I'd try and improve my speed a little as my 5k was coming in at 47 minutes. I tried the Stepping Stone and found it so tough! The...

So I Graduated and thought I'd try and improve my speed a little as my 5k was co...

Oryxx

Graduate•11 years ago

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Nike Plus

Does anyone here use Nike Plus and want to add me as a friend, I need some more friends :)

Does anyone here use Nike Plus and want to add me as a friend, I need some more ...

foxtrot_mike

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 5 completed. I enjoyed this so much I am going to do it again as recommended, see if I can build more stamina, couch to5K is great,

loving it!!!!!!

nick3368

•11 years ago

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W7/R3 Good Run today and happy to have W7 behind me

Despite a very late night and quite a lot to drink at my family reunion we managed the run OK. I did need more water during the run but no need to stop for...

Despite a very late night and quite a lot to drink at my family reunion we manag...

Mazzero

Graduate•11 years ago

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Is the recommend button equivalent to the 'like' button on Facebook?

NineChooks

Graduate•11 years ago

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In through the nose out through the mouth??

Did week 6 run 3 today and felt pretty good until the last 5 mins!! I really struggled to maintain breathing and felt I was going to hyperventilate at a...

Did week 6 run 3 today and felt pretty good until the last 5 mins!! I really s...

eveshamgal

Graduate•11 years ago

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Keep going!

Just completed my penultimate run of week 9. I have stuck to the routine religiously. I never thought I would get past week 2. Next goal to run 5k park...

Just completed my penultimate run of week 9. I have stuck to the routine religio...

HoveRunner

•11 years ago

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W8R3 and still struggling

I feel like I will not get passed week 8. I have tried again since getting back froms holiday to do W8 R3 and still did not succeed. Well I got to 28 minutes...

I feel like I will not get passed week 8. I have tried again since getting back ...

Eve1975

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7R1 - A Bit of a Struggle

Just a quick update to say that I got through W7R1 this evening. I struggled throughout, but ran it slowly and managed to speed up at the end. The only...

Just a quick update to say that I got through W7R1 this evening. I struggled t...

Scipio

Graduate•11 years ago

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AudioFuel

I have been looking at AudioFuel Website follwing the Graduate Podcasts and wanted to know if you can download the plain music track separately, with no...

I have been looking at AudioFuel Website follwing the Graduate Podcasts and want...

foxtrot_mike

Graduate•11 years ago

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Woo hoo....!!!!

Well I got out at 7.45 am ( French time!) so nice and early .....well,for me anyway...to avoid the heat.I didn't need the alarm this morning, I woke just after...

Well I got out at 7.45 am ( French time!) so nice and early .....well,for me any...

Carolecal

•11 years ago

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Anyone else started week 1 today?

I started week 1 today. Feeling pretty chuffed that I managed to cover 2 miles without completely collapsing. Body feels OKish (until tomorrow) but breathing...

I started week 1 today. Feeling pretty chuffed that I managed to cover 2 miles w...

Bejewelled

•11 years ago

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2nd 5k and new PB :)

I ran my second 5k today and managed to beat my personal best. I did it in 31:58, previously I'd done it in 34:40. I'm pretty pleased as I'm getting close to...

I ran my second 5k today and managed to beat my personal best. I did it in 31:5...

nativestar

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2013

Graduated today

Black thoughts...

Take note graduating ex-couch potatoes. I ran too often, now I'm injured.

OMG, I just ran for 21 minutes....without stopping!!!!!!!!!!

(Almost) just like old times

Running... What it's really all about....

I'm an early bird, question is should I really be eating something before I go? I usually get up 5.30 ish and am out running for 6

Struggling !!

My Park Run in Brighton and Hove Park..

Week 9 Run 2

Ran for 15 minutes on treadmill but still have lower leg pain

How come I can walk almost as fast as I can run?

First Parkrun!

Week 2 completed!

Post grad - what is reasonable?

I've won the battle of getting running but wondered how fast folk are managing to run? I've been running for 12 weeks now but not very fast

TRX !?!

Stepping Stone..

Nike Plus

week 5 completed. I enjoyed this so much I am going to do it again as recommended, see if I can build more stamina, couch to5K is great,

W7/R3 Good Run today and happy to have W7 behind me

Is the recommend button equivalent to the 'like' button on Facebook?

In through the nose out through the mouth??

Keep going!

W8R3 and still struggling

W7R1 - A Bit of a Struggle

AudioFuel

Woo hoo....!!!!

Anyone else started week 1 today?

2nd 5k and new PB :)

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