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W9R3 foiled by laces :-(

Cant believe it, last gym trip before holiday, should be celebrating graduation but can't, after 15 min had to quickly stop to sort laces. Made it to the 30...

Cant believe it, last gym trip before holiday, should be celebrating graduation ...

Clumsy2

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk 7 run 1 - in which I was 2 calories better than last time.

This was another difficult run. I definitely felt a tiny bit stronger though, not quite sprinting the last minute, but not crawling on my knees either. So I'm...

This was another difficult run. I definitely felt a tiny bit stronger though, no...

Lwwitch

Graduate•11 years ago

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Run 6.3 scraped through but going to count it as a 'pass'...

... Because I got stung by something in the 18th minute. Carried on cos I thought it would help get it out of my system. Just made the 25 mins... Just! What...

... Because I got stung by something in the 18th minute. Carried on cos I though...

Fiwini

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 run 3

Did it!!! The first 90 secs was the absolute worst. It took time to get in a rythm today but nevertheless I managed it. Slightly nervous about nxt week but hey...

Did it!!! The first 90 secs was the absolute worst. It took time to get in a ryt...

mum2theboys

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduate tag

How do you get this? I can't see it anywhere. :(

Blueybull

Graduate•11 years ago

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First run today....

Was a bit nervous about starting (looking like a fool etc...), but really enjoyed it! I hope I can keep going :)

Was a bit nervous about starting (looking like a fool etc...), but really enjoye...

newbie-jj

•11 years ago

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Calling all asthmatics

I was wondering if any of you other asthmatics have the same problem as me: lungs are fine when I'm running, but as soon as I stop they seem to go into shock...

I was wondering if any of you other asthmatics have the same problem as me: lung...

earl-grey-sian

Graduate•11 years ago

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Gutted!

I have just got up to 30 mins and have been having pain in my hip...the same side as I had pain in the outer thigh and the knee before that, the shin before...

I have just got up to 30 mins and have been having pain in my hip...the same sid...

Lippie

•11 years ago

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W1R3 tomorrow

Was supposed to do Run 3 today but had a blood test this morning and it's left me feeling quite weak so it will have to wait until tomorrow. Certainly hope it...

Was supposed to do Run 3 today but had a blood test this morning and it's left m...

RainbowPixie

•11 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 - better than I had feared.

After reading a lot of posts about week 6, I was mentally prepared for this to be tough. It certainly wasn't easy, but I managed it OK ( at my usual slow...

After reading a lot of posts about week 6, I was mentally prepared for this to b...

Hennith

Graduate•11 years ago

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wk5 r3 - 22 mins - Success!!!

Just letting you all know that I completed wk5 r3 this morning! I actually ended up running about 22 minutes in the end because of Spotify miscalculating the...

Just letting you all know that I completed wk5 r3 this morning! I actually ended...

hop_along

Graduate•11 years ago

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W6 R2 - here we go and fingers crossed!

Struggled with r1 so hoping this will be better. looks like a lovely day and there is art all over regents park which should make it quite fun - i hope!

Struggled with r1 so hoping this will be better. looks like a lovely day and the...

ReyC

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back in the groove after a break

So after an enforced break (due to an evil chiropodist!) I have been attempting to get back into the C25K (left off at week 6 back in June). Thought it prudent...

So after an enforced break (due to an evil chiropodist!) I have been attempting ...

amireallydoingthis

Graduate•11 years ago

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BACK WITH AN ALMOST BANG!!

My Fellow Runners, This day was a momentous one for me. After a month of being a complete whingeing moaning minny, constantly shouting at my legs to repair...

My Fellow Runners, This day was a momentous one for me. After a month of being ...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Done it , run1 wk 4 knees where screaming on walk bits ( strange don't hurt on runs ) but ibrufen sorting that n ice pack .

Can't believe I've done it , just hope my knees don't give in . Hope I'm not pushing them over the edge lol . My husband keeps saying I'm too old and I'm...

Can't believe I've done it , just hope my knees don't give in . Hope I'm not pus...

Rockette

•11 years ago

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week 3 done feel good

just finished wk 3 run 3 was a bit worried about week 4(5min runs) so thought ill try one on way home after my run this morning. Not as bad as it sounds. I...

just finished wk 3 run 3 was a bit worried about week 4(5min runs) so thought il...

ned63

Graduate•11 years ago

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I DID IT FOLKS!!!

I did week 5 run 3 today. 20 Mins NO STOPPING!!! I NEVER thought I would be able to run that long!!! I did my usual route that i usually do intervals, but just...

I did week 5 run 3 today. 20 Mins NO STOPPING!!! I NEVER thought I would be able...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I DID IT FOLKS!!!

I did week 5 run 3 today. 20 Mins NO STOPPING!!! I NEVER thought I would be able to run that long!!! I did my usual route that i usually do intervals, but just...

I did week 5 run 3 today. 20 Mins NO STOPPING!!! I NEVER thought I would be able...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Parkrun

I am over 50, over-weight and under-tall! I have never been a runner, in fact I have never been fit. I suspect that my three sons have secretly taken out a...

I am over 50, over-weight and under-tall! I have never been a runner, in fact I...

Troggie_One

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 Headache!

Hi, completed week 5 run 3 a couple of weeks ago, I couldn't believe I'd done it, it wasn't easy but I got there and it left me thinking maybe I really can do...

Hi, completed week 5 run 3 a couple of weeks ago, I couldn't believe I'd done it...

frany

Graduate•11 years ago

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Do you run with your dog??

Hi all, I haven't posted anything on here yet, but have been an avid reader since I started the programme 5 weeks ago, and have found it really really helpful...

Hi all, I haven't posted anything on here yet, but have been an avid reader sin...

mugsy273

Graduate•11 years ago

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Any experience using knee supports ?

Hi, I've restarted c25K somewhat cautiously, having been stopped by knee pain after w3r2 about a month ago. The pain is now gone (in the meantime I've been...

Hi, I've restarted c25K somewhat cautiously, having been stopped by knee pain a...

ajwyld

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Just finished this jog thought I was going to be sick Then made the mistake of listening to the start of run 3 nearly passed out right then wish I was more...

Just finished this jog thought I was going to be sick Then made the mistake of ...

FatTrucker2

•11 years ago

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Week 9: but 3k

So...I'm running 3k in 28mins. Pretty pleased with that to be honest - but what's the next step? Once I can run for 30 mins, which I know I can, should I (a)...

So...I'm running 3k in 28mins. Pretty pleased with that to be honest - but what...

SheRunsSheSmiles

•11 years ago

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W1 - Run 2 - Treadmill

Did my second run today on the treadmill. Did it at 3.3 walking speed and 4.3 jogging!!! It worked out 1.8 miles in 30 mins. Unfortunately the house was hot as...

Did my second run today on the treadmill. Did it at 3.3 walking speed and 4.3 jo...

janechelston

•11 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 - New trainers needed

Done it! Who would have thought I could run for 5 minutes at a time and for 16 out of 30 minutes? It was cold and drizzly too - a few weeks ago I wouldn't have...

Done it! Who would have thought I could run for 5 minutes at a time and for 16 o...

AndyJ57

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Well, i never thought i would get this far, looking back at the 60sec run on the first week and thinking OMG seem so far away. I am beginning to enjoy each...

Well, i never thought i would get this far, looking back at the 60sec run on the...

SewingBee123A

Graduate•11 years ago

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New kit in my park!

Look at this! I have been watching the footings being laid - and now THIS! Excellent or what? I set off this morning to do a Stamina session and tried to tweak...

Look at this! I have been watching the footings being laid - and now THIS! Excel...

Beek

Graduate•11 years ago

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Thank you for all the support and ideas...

I have finally graduated the programme! It took 11 weeks but I am so proud of myself as I never saw myself as very athletic! This is my first post and I just...

I have finally graduated the programme! It took 11 weeks but I am so proud of m...

road-runner

Graduate•11 years ago

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Does anyone else train on a treadmill?

After struggling to run over muddy fields for my first four runs ( our local narrow roads are rat-runs and I want to prolong my life, not shorten it) I...

After struggling to run over muddy fields for my first four runs ( our local nar...

turnturtle

Graduate•11 years ago

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All posts for October 2013

W9R3 foiled by laces :-(

Wk 7 run 1 - in which I was 2 calories better than last time.

Run 6.3 scraped through but going to count it as a 'pass'...

Week 3 run 3

Graduate tag

First run today....

Calling all asthmatics

Gutted!

W1R3 tomorrow

Week 6 Run 1 - better than I had feared.

wk5 r3 - 22 mins - Success!!!

W6 R2 - here we go and fingers crossed!

Back in the groove after a break

BACK WITH AN ALMOST BANG!!

Done it , run1 wk 4 knees where screaming on walk bits ( strange don't hurt on runs ) but ibrufen sorting that n ice pack .

week 3 done feel good

I DID IT FOLKS!!!

I DID IT FOLKS!!!

Parkrun

Week 5 Headache!

Do you run with your dog??

Any experience using knee supports ?

Week 5 run 2

Week 9: but 3k

W1 - Run 2 - Treadmill

Week 4 Run 1 - New trainers needed

Week 5 run 2

New kit in my park!

Thank you for all the support and ideas...

Does anyone else train on a treadmill?

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