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Just saying hello!

I've just started the C25K programme - I'm 51 and a size 16, and I've never done any running in my life before. I started last Sunday, and have decided to...

I've just started the C25K programme - I'm 51 and a size 16, and I've never done...

Niggit

•11 years ago

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W3R1 Agh!!! the shins

Stamina building (surprisingly) but Agh!! The shins. Any advice? Out there today with the best of them as they congregated for the Swansea 10k. Well you have...

Stamina building (surprisingly) but Agh!! The shins. Any advice? Out there today...

Fiwini

Graduate•11 years ago

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The Juicy Half

Hello all you wonderful people... Today is the day that I ran my first Half Marathon ( Fanfare sounds at this point!) So here is Juicyju's story: 1. Fully...

Hello all you wonderful people... Today is the day that I ran my first Half Mar...

ju-ju-

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 ...

Not the easiest of runs but, hey, I did it and can now enjoy the rest of my weekend! Anyone else finding week 3 a bit disjointed? I sort of find the shorter...

Not the easiest of runs but, hey, I did it and can now enjoy the rest of my week...

Hennith

Graduate•11 years ago

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Can he run it? Yes, he can

I haven't done much running recently, in fact since late August. There were two 'tourist' runs in Canada but nothing serious. This was becoming a bit of an...

I haven't done much running recently, in fact since late August. There were two...

OldNed

Graduate•11 years ago

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I haven't been running for ove...

I haven't been running for over a week because of a nasty virus, but today was meant to be the day. I got ready, full of good intent. I decided a shorter 5k...

I haven't been running for over a week because of a nasty virus, but today was m...

Tready

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5 R3 completed but...

Woke up feeling a bit better but still with a cold. Got up, had some cold relief stuff, went out for a run. Managed the five minute warm up and then five...

Woke up feeling a bit better but still with a cold. Got up, had some cold relief...

mummystar

Graduate•11 years ago

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WK 5 just completed and over the moon!!

Hi all I wanted to share that today I did w5r3 and managed to hit the 5k - that was including the warm up and warm down as well, but still very proud of myself...

Hi all I wanted to share that today I did w5r3 and managed to hit the 5k - that ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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10 miles - 1:35:08 - Tired legs and an unfortunately timed stitch!

Hi all! Just got another 10 miles completed, 2:30 slower than last week,mainly due to getting a stitch at 8km. I ran through it but it wasn't easy. Also my...

Hi all! Just got another 10 miles completed, 2:30 slower than last week,mainly ...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

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How Do You Rate a Hill Run ?

Fairly new to hill running and just trying to get a sense of how to compare different climbs. The run home yesterday included 2.94 miles with a total ascent of...

Fairly new to hill running and just trying to get a sense of how to compare diff...

runningnotwalking

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4 done!

Had a good week.....looking forward to week 5!!

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I am in trouble! Can anyone help please?

So, I am a graduate who has also completed the last 5x50 successfully, but then kind of stopped doing exercise due to work and family issues. My problem is...

So, I am a graduate who has also completed the last 5x50 successfully, but then ...

shinjin

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 Complete

Phew, I'm officially back on the running wagon. So it's onwards and upwards to week 4.

Phew, I'm officially back on the running wagon. So it's onwards and upwards to w...

Lwwitch

Graduate•11 years ago

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Treadmill = cheating?

Hello fellow-runners, I have a question concerning treadmills. I joined a gym 3 weeks ago and did 3 runs on the treadmill until now (the rest has always been...

Hello fellow-runners, I have a question concerning treadmills. I joined a gym ...

nomoresloth

Graduate•11 years ago

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Parkrun PB

Hi everyone, today was my first post graduation park run. All my previous park runs have been a mix of running with some walking. Today I managed to run all...

Hi everyone, today was my first post graduation park run. All my previous park r...

katee1958

Graduate•11 years ago

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Parkrun time 28:25 - I'm OK with that but need to get my technology sorted next time

According to its Facebook page Edinburgh parkrun, in terms of registrations, has overtaken Bramhall Park pr to become 7th in the world. I came 314th out of...

According to its Facebook page Edinburgh parkrun, in terms of registrations, has...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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I'd love to find the panther! But how do I recognise it?

Went out on a new route this evening and obviously miscalculated the distance ( or my speed) as I got the half way notice before being halfway home. So carried...

Went out on a new route this evening and obviously miscalculated the distance ( ...

susan22

Graduate•11 years ago

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Poorly Jefna = No running!

Aaahhh I hate not been able to run! I've come down with some sort of virus, I've had it since Monday so haven't been able to run since the Bupa Great North 5k...

Aaahhh I hate not been able to run! I've come down with some sort of virus, I've...

Jefna

Graduate•11 years ago

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Disappointment Personified

Well, I went to the St Andrews Parkrun this morning all full of vim and vigour, promising this would be a good one. 23 minutes should keep Aftabs at bay for a...

Well, I went to the St Andrews Parkrun this morning all full of vim and vigour, ...

Malcy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Portugal, I do like an explore...

Well just got back from a fortnight away in Portugal, I brought the weather back for you, and one of the first activities is to upload the Garmin and then look...

Well just got back from a fortnight away in Portugal, I brought the weather back...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Week 1 started

I'm completely new to running but I've completed the S&F podcasts this summer so thought why not have a go at C25K. Thank you to everyone who's posted on here...

I'm completely new to running but I've completed the S&F podcasts this summer so...

KateK

Graduate•11 years ago

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NEGATIVE SPLITS………AND MAKING UP WITH GWENDOLEN

Negative splits……that is what we should all be doing, apparently. This is not a description of my relationship problems with my darling Gwendolen Runkeeper,...

Negative splits……that is what we should all be doing, apparently. This is not a ...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•11 years ago

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Need a pick me up

So I just completed W3R2 . I'm further along because I only did 2 runs in W1 and W2 before moving on. The three minutes is just about manageable so I'll...

So I just completed W3R2 . I'm further along because I only did 2 runs in W1 and...

char2609

•11 years ago

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Any run run is better than no run...

... but slower this week than last. I just felt knackered all the way round today. Only added a minute to the time but it's funny how that feels like a step...

... but slower this week than last. I just felt knackered all the way round toda...

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 2 again!!!

After not able to fit in a run all week due to work, and having a friend who has just started - she is on her w1r3, decided to meet up for a run together. I...

After not able to fit in a run all week due to work, and having a friend who has...

SewingBee123A

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 all done!

Had to restart the run after 3 mins due to catching the emergency stop cord on the treadmill (not recommended!) but pleased that I managed a full 25 non stop....

Had to restart the run after 3 mins due to catching the emergency stop cord on t...

Clumsy2

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

Completed run 2 this morning! Felt great, it was hard work but good! I am not worried about run 3! I am not worried about run 3, I am not worried about run 3!...

Completed run 2 this morning! Felt great, it was hard work but good! I am not w...

Saraheyoung

•11 years ago

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W1R3 on an incline......

Following feedback from the forum I tried my last week 1 run on the treadmill at a slight incline -it was much harder and I broke out in a real sweat! As I'm...

Following feedback from the forum I tried my last week 1 run on the treadmill at...

Ladylovesmilktray

Graduate•11 years ago

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Forgot my running shoes and a great swim

I forgot to pack my running shoes and did not realise until I was 50 miles in to my journey to work.(stayed in Swindon this week) Quick phone call to my wife...

I forgot to pack my running shoes and did not realise until I was 50 miles in to...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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Parkrun - Smashed the PB - 23:27

Hi all! Well that was something... Right up to the beginning of the run I was in two minds whether to run for a PB or go for a more gentle run. My ankle felt...

Hi all! Well that was something... Right up to the beginning of the run I was ...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2013

Just saying hello!

W3R1 Agh!!! the shins

The Juicy Half

Week 3 Run 2 ...

Can he run it? Yes, he can

I haven't been running for ove...

W5 R3 completed but...

WK 5 just completed and over the moon!!

10 miles - 1:35:08 - Tired legs and an unfortunately timed stitch!

How Do You Rate a Hill Run ?

Week 4 done!

I am in trouble! Can anyone help please?

Week 3 Complete

Treadmill = cheating?

Parkrun PB

Parkrun time 28:25 - I'm OK with that but need to get my technology sorted next time

I'd love to find the panther! But how do I recognise it?

Poorly Jefna = No running!

Disappointment Personified

Portugal, I do like an explore...

Week 1 started

NEGATIVE SPLITS………AND MAKING UP WITH GWENDOLEN

Need a pick me up

Any run run is better than no run...

Week 2 again!!!

Week 6 all done!

Week 5 Run 2

W1R3 on an incline......

Forgot my running shoes and a great swim

Parkrun - Smashed the PB - 23:27

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