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Decided to go back to old route as I know where I am and when to turn back etc. But was so pleased when I reached what is normally middle marker Laura did not...

Week 7 run 3

Decided to go back to old route as I know where I am and when to turn back etc. ...

mum2theboys

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

Just finished week 6 run 3 and found it OK - even felt I could have a keep going a bit longer... then I stopped! Legs felt like jelly - lots of water , lots or...

Just finished week 6 run 3 and found it OK - even felt I could have a keep going...

sallypea

Graduate•11 years ago

I graduated in April, but I'm still to run 5k...however today was going to be the day but after 7 minutes I had to stop as my calf muscle really hurt and now...

Owww! Hurt my leg :-(

I graduated in April, but I'm still to run 5k...however today was going to be th...

imnorunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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beautiful wonderful running....I am so glad I found you after all these years

I knew I was definately going out there this morning for my long run..I missed it last Sunday due to a combination of laziness, hangover and family...

I knew I was definately going out there this morning for my long run..I missed i...

ju-ju-

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 completed which seemed incredible until I saw week 6 run 3. Really?

Title says it all, how did people find the step up to the week 6 run 3, it seems a massive leap. Thanks

Title says it all, how did people find the step up to the week 6 run 3, it seems...

couch5ker

•11 years ago

I was going to have a extra rest day. & do it tomorrow with it being a Sunday & I was doing a extra shift at work , but when I got in from work & saw glorious...

Just done, r2 wk 7

I was going to have a extra rest day. & do it tomorrow with it being a Sunday & ...

Rockette

•11 years ago

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The Joy of the Exe........and at last....a negative split run.

No, I don't have a lisp. Today Madame Truffe and I did it together, for the first time, despite the fact that we have been together so many years and what a...

No, I don't have a lisp. Today Madame Truffe and I did it together, for the fir...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•11 years ago

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Week 6, run 3, nailed it! Whoa!!!

It was a lovely but yet again very windy morning to be running (it's going to be such a joy to run without a force nine gale in my face!), I kept telling...

It was a lovely but yet again very windy morning to be running (it's going to be...

Natalie01

Graduate•11 years ago

Well Week 7 was OK for me. I seem to like these longer runs. I feel challenged by each one (I couldn't go much further) though I have no particular issues with...

W7R3 - another week done!

Well Week 7 was OK for me. I seem to like these longer runs. I feel challenged b...

Hennith

Graduate•11 years ago

I went out for my run this morning and it's the coldest run so far. I did my normal fast 8 min warm up walk. Threw my arms around a bit to get everything...

Difference when it's cold

I went out for my run this morning and it's the coldest run so far. I did my n...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•11 years ago

Hi all! Today is a year to the day that I first weighed myself in a very long time and decided to do something about my weight. I blogged about this 4 months...

My 12 month weight loss and fitness journey

Hi all! Today is a year to the day that I first weighed myself in a very long t...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Starting yet again (think for the 4th time!)

Have made it to week 9 before, then injury, then to week 5 and lost the motivation, and played at it another couple of times. However, started again yesterday,...

Have made it to week 9 before, then injury, then to week 5 and lost the motivati...

caro8642

•11 years ago

I'm still running 3 times a week but I've stopped worrying about my time for each run. I'm not a fast runner I average about 8.25/km but I have just run 6.61km...

Post graduation

I'm still running 3 times a week but I've stopped worrying about my time for eac...

jogging-hen

Graduate•11 years ago

I have just returned from holiday yesterday and whilst I was away, completed week 9 and requested my Badge - what an achievement! I am so full of pride and...

SUCCESS! And wanted to see my Graduate Badge in print!!

I have just returned from holiday yesterday and whilst I was away, completed wee...

Fran6500

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 7 run 1 legs felt heavy

did run 1 week 7 my legs felt very heavy this morning over did it at the gym i think . Still got to the end of 25 minute run. Then legs didnt want to stop so...

did run 1 week 7 my legs felt very heavy this morning over did it at the gym i t...

ned63

Graduate•11 years ago

I ran my first Park Run today and finished last but one of 152 runners in 40.3 minutes but am I dismayed ? Not a bit! When all the fit young runners...

Smug as a bug in a rug :-)

I ran my first Park Run today and finished last but one of 152 runners in 40.3 m...

turnturtle

Graduate•11 years ago

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5K in 37 minutes!

For anyone looking in, who is considering the couch to 5K plan....but feeling a little intimidated! I completed the programme and ran my first 5K today after...

For anyone looking in, who is considering the couch to 5K plan....but feeling a ...

runningchick

Graduate•11 years ago

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Question- if you warm up how long will it last?

If you get breathing sorted out and are in your stride can you then stop for 10 mins (to start a race maybe) and pick up where you leave off ie not have to go...

If you get breathing sorted out and are in your stride can you then stop for 10 ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

Hello all! I am two workouts from finishing the insanity that has been my C25K experience. I just now decided to join this forum to vent some frustrations I...

Disappointment at week 9

Hello all! I am two workouts from finishing the insanity that has been my C25K ...

amadrid

•11 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

I was a little bit anxious about this run (I made it through week 3 but I didn't find those three minute runs easy and couldn't see how I was going to go on...

I was a little bit anxious about this run (I made it through week 3 but I didn't...

selenityshiroi

Graduate•11 years ago

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YIPPEE I COMPLETE RUN3 WEEK9 THIS MORNING

Went out for my final run this morning, it was really great as the sun was shinning. I completed my final run but run a bit longer today I rsn for 35 mins and...

Went out for my final run this morning, it was really great as the sun was shinn...

Snats

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk8 Run3 - done - just!!

Not a good run, it wasn't raining which makes a change, buy my mind was elsewhere today, silly thoughts just kept getting the better of me so i took a shortcut...

Not a good run, it wasn't raining which makes a change, buy my mind was elsewher...

SewingBee123A

Graduate•11 years ago

What a RUSH! Was a bit painful in the old chest dept. at first, but I soon forgot about that, and at the end did I feel good or what!!! Can't wait to start day...

First day completed!!

What a RUSH! Was a bit painful in the old chest dept. at first, but I soon forgo...

Saxyviking

•11 years ago

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So very slow

Feeling quite insecure about my speed as am woefully slow! Although I'm delighted to be able to jog for quite a while, I had hoped to be able to enter a...

Feeling quite insecure about my speed as am woefully slow! Although I'm delight...

missanticrowd

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 9 completed!!!

I completed week 9 yesterday. I still can't believe I did it! I'm a former smoker of 30+ years and I never thought this would be possible - but I did it! My...

I completed week 9 yesterday. I still can't believe I did it! I'm a former smo...

ppati

Graduate•11 years ago

I am a graduate still trying to get to 5k in 30 minutes. Today I did a new run which included several hill sections (new experience for me) and I ran 5.18k in...

Knocked 15 minutes off my 5k time. Promise not to laugh though -

I am a graduate still trying to get to 5k in 30 minutes. Today I did a new run w...

Beek

Graduate•11 years ago

Do you know what? I think I can do this!! Now, don't get me wrong, it will be no walk in the park Im sure, but I really think I can do it! Week 4 run 3 today,...

Epiphany moment...

Do you know what? I think I can do this!! Now, don't get me wrong, it will be no...

I_will_do_it

Graduate•11 years ago

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Does anyone use running "longs" as thermals under walking trousers?

I bought some new thermals last week but they are too big and will need to go back. However when I was putting on my running tights this morning I wondered if...

I bought some new thermals last week but they are too big and will need to go ba...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago