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I've been doing a very hilly Parkrun for the last few weeks, and would be interested in your opinions about improving my time. I have always made it in less...

A hilly Parkrun - Improving my time?

I've been doing a very hilly Parkrun for the last few weeks, and would be intere...

Tootsvanoots

Graduate•11 years ago

I am worried that I might psych myself out and not be able to jump back in to week 4 and feel demoralised.

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Hello, I was midway through week 4 when I broke my arm. I had to stop running to heal. Should I start over or go back to week 3?

I am worried that I might psych myself out and not be able to jump back in to we...

JacyntheL

•11 years ago

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How much tougher is week 3?

I've just finished week 2 today and particularly found today's run tough (although I think I may have been a bit dehydrated). I'm a bit anxious about starting...

I've just finished week 2 today and particularly found today's run tough (althou...

RachieD

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1 done

Just completed this run, it was hard today. Think I was a bit sleep deprived after the massive thunderstorm that kept me awake last night. My left thigh was...

Just completed this run, it was hard today. Think I was a bit sleep deprived aft...

Lwwitch

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running partners? Do people have non C25K runners as running partners?

I'm trying to find ways to stop myself getting bored as I know that will make me want to stop running/doing this and I'm quite far into it, wanted to invite my...

I'm trying to find ways to stop myself getting bored as I know that will make me...

birdistheword

Graduate•11 years ago

I have completed the C25K and now working on running further and faster. After my run on morning I have been getting a burning pain at the top on my I.T band....

Hip pain....

I have completed the C25K and now working on running further and faster. After m...

TheBoyWhoRun

Graduate•11 years ago

Do people run holding those little weights to help tone their arms? Do they work? Just feel like my legs are doing all the work and my arms aren't getting...

Is there anything I can be doing to help strengthen my arms when running?

Do people run holding those little weights to help tone their arms? Do they work...

edqa233

Graduate•11 years ago

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completed week 1

On Monday I thought I would never be able to do it and could hardly walk on Tuesday, even on Wednesday I thought I would need to do another week of week 1 next...

On Monday I thought I would never be able to do it and could hardly walk on Tues...

justamummy

•11 years ago

Had the ultimate C25K frustration last night. Two nights ago I completed the final run of week 8 on a high with a last minute sprint. A little bit silly, as I...

Frustration!!!

Had the ultimate C25K frustration last night. Two nights ago I completed the fin...

elli0t

•11 years ago

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I DID IT!!!!!!

Well I did W9R3 yesterday and graduated. You would think I had just got a PhD! Ran up and down the road with my Tshirt over my head like a premiership...

Well I did W9R3 yesterday and graduated. You would think I had just got a PhD! R...

Blom

Graduate•11 years ago

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Completed Week 1

Completed week 1 today for the 2nd time! I had to have a break due to injuring my knee by week 2 before, but I have been more careful this time, listening to...

Completed week 1 today for the 2nd time! I had to have a break due to injuring m...

RuthP

Graduate•11 years ago

Hi all - had a variable week since coming back off my hols in spain. The heat was unbelievable - but i did try to run every other day - this mostly involved...

Back in the UK - and the first time I have smiled all week

Hi all - had a variable week since coming back off my hols in spain. The heat ...

suzybenj

Graduate•11 years ago

My favourite sites are this forum, runnersworld and a blog site called shutupandrun.net by Beth Risdon. She is passionate about running (she is currently...

What are your running resources?

My favourite sites are this forum, runnersworld and a blog site called shutupand...

Be11adonna

Graduate•11 years ago

Had really got out of routine over the summer holidays and wasn't able to keep up with my usual schedule, but had some really nice "bonus" runs in various...

Holiday runs!

Had really got out of routine over the summer holidays and wasn't able to keep u...

Wheatls

Graduate•11 years ago

Went out for my 2nd run of week 1 last night. It was quite late due to commitments, but at least under cover of darkness I didn't feel so self-conscious about...

W1R2 done - and (surprisingly) I'm still alive...!

Went out for my 2nd run of week 1 last night. It was quite late due to commitmen...

Bristol_plodder

•11 years ago

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First week 4 run

This is my first post after 3+ weeks of C25k. There wasn't much to say before. Week 4 is different though (isn't it?); it was harder but I have a real sense...

This is my first post after 3+ weeks of C25k. There wasn't much to say before. ...

deb54

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back on it after a four week break

A month ago I had a bad cold (man flu!) so wasn't able to get out for a run for a couple of weeks and really missed it. I was then on a sailing holiday for two...

A month ago I had a bad cold (man flu!) so wasn't able to get out for a run for ...

Stubbyp

Graduate•11 years ago

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I've finally graduated :)

I may have suffered a couple of set backs but I finally did it, I graduated.

carolyn21

Graduate•11 years ago

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Does anyone know a good pouch thing to keep my phone in while running? Currently using a money belt!

birdistheword

Graduate•11 years ago

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Hurrah - end of Week 4

I'm very excited at the end of Run 3 of Week 4. For me, this marks a key milestone as I step into the halfway mark of the program. I'm beginning to feel...

I'm very excited at the end of Run 3 of Week 4. For me, this marks a key milesto...

g24169

•11 years ago

I'm planning my "long" run tomorrow morning. I'm running 3 times a week . 2x 30 minutes and one long run. Want to run about 7am tomorrow morning for a...

Early morning running: When/ What to eat?

I'm planning my "long" run tomorrow morning. I'm running 3 times a week . 2x 30 ...

gypsydepp

Graduate•11 years ago

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Not sure if I'm making any progress...or maybe I'm not looking at things in the right way?

Third run of the week tonight - and my very first one without Laura to guide me round. Up to going out, I couldn't decide whether to give the Speed podcast...

Third run of the week tonight - and my very first one without Laura to guide me ...

Honorsmum

•11 years ago

Does anyone know how to get nhs c25k podcast onto Nokia lumia?

samstjohn

•11 years ago

Are any of you not natural early risers? I am due to run tomorrow but may not be able to go at my usual time in the evening due to other commitments. I don't...

Quick question for early morning runners

Are any of you not natural early risers? I am due to run tomorrow but may not be...

RookieRunner

•11 years ago

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What to do in the dark?

Not dark yet, but as the year draws on it will be. At the moment we run on the common (newbold to Warwickshire people) but in the dark of the winter that will...

Not dark yet, but as the year draws on it will be. At the moment we run on the c...

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago