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Getting round to Wk9 R3...

This is so frustrating! I have diligently done approx three runs a week for 11 weeks now, except for illness - and the end is in sight! I never thought i would...

This is so frustrating! I have diligently done approx three runs a week for 11 w...

LightDark

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running outside

I did week 8 run 1 today. I've been doing it all on a treadmill. I really want to start jogging outside as I want to do the Race for Life in July and know that...

I did week 8 run 1 today. I've been doing it all on a treadmill. I really want t...

BoltonJanet21

Graduate•11 years ago

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13.1 Half of Nothing. 100% whole race

I ran my second Half Marathon race yesterday and really enjoyed it. Highlights: A lovely route, about 17km on quiet city streets (mainly residential) and...

I ran my second Half Marathon race yesterday and really enjoyed it. Highlights...

swanscot

Graduate•11 years ago

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Altering Week 5- Seems Undoable?

Hello all, Just a quick question. I'm going out this afternoon for what will be my third repeat of run 2 of week 5. Each has been successful, and the last...

Hello all, Just a quick question. I'm going out this afternoon for what will be...

BethRF

Graduate•11 years ago

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fast half m

had a brilliant time yesterday 4500 runners the crowd were amazing the weather was spot on bright blue sky the toilet line was the worst bit once in my pen i...

had a brilliant time yesterday 4500 runners the crowd were amazing the weather ...

moger

Graduate•11 years ago

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C25kers turn out for Eastbourne Parkrun - come and join us on Saturday!

A group of friends - runners who got to know each other through is forum are meeting up for the first time and will be doing the Eastbourne Parkrun on Saturday...

A group of friends - runners who got to know each other through is forum are mee...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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Completed week 5 run 1 today

Hi everyone, first time on here. I ran day 1 of week 5 today and am feeling really happy about myself. I had no problems, just really windy. I have to say,...

Hi everyone, first time on here. I ran day 1 of week 5 today and am feeling real...

mazey

•11 years ago

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Done and dusted!

Just wanted to say I finished C25k on Friday and completed my very first 5k race yesterday! Never in a million years did I think I could or would do either of...

Just wanted to say I finished C25k on Friday and completed my very first 5k race...

Jfly

Graduate•11 years ago

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Well, I signed up today as I want to run the race for life this year, instead of just walking it. However, I've just come back from my

first ever run/walk. It was hard, harder than I expected, but I did it.

poppydop

•11 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 done!

Completed this run in the sun yesterday, what a lovely day for running! It feels like a real step-up in the challenge and also a real achievement to have...

Completed this run in the sun yesterday, what a lovely day for running! It feels...

AndyJ57

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back in the running

Went for a run/walk of three miles on Sunday with son, daughter-in-law and the two dogs, we looked hilarious, our tri-pawed (3 3 legged dog) managed very well....

Went for a run/walk of three miles on Sunday with son, daughter-in-law and the t...

christine-smith20

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running with my mind elsewhere

Wk6 : I have been running without thinking, and finding I am way, way along my route already. 'Mindless running' I suppose. Weeks1-5 were done very much 'in...

Wk6 : I have been running without thinking, and finding I am way, way along my ...

RoRoMama

•11 years ago

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On the home straight ...

... it's been a long journey and I'm pleased to say that I've just come back from W9R1 and I'm feeling great!! I went out on Saturday morning for W8R3 and had...

... it's been a long journey and I'm pleased to say that I've just come back fro...

ra220

Graduate•11 years ago

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Run for Mum Quest Week 4 - feel free to join

Welcome to the Run for Mum Quest week 4 Please feel free to join. Here is the original post that explains what it's all about....

Welcome to the Run for Mum Quest week 4 Please feel free to join. Here is the ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•11 years ago

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W2 run 1 done

Another lovely day , I completed the run on way to work , alls well I'm happy to report . Hope ur all ok this lovely sunny day & happy running

Another lovely day , I completed the run on way to work , alls well I'm happy ...

Rockette

•11 years ago

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A strange squelching going on in my running shoes

Well call me a wimp or be jealous of the lack of rainfall over here, but one way and another I've only done one other run in the rain. And I've now realised...

Well call me a wimp or be jealous of the lack of rainfall over here, but one way...

runningnearbeirut

Graduate•11 years ago

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Forgive me joggers, for I have sinned...

.. it has been 3 days since my last jog: do I need to repeat week 5 run 3 or can I just go onto week 6? It's the longest I've gone without a jog since I...

.. it has been 3 days since my last jog: do I need to repeat week 5 run 3 or can...

Philholly

Graduate•11 years ago

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Starting C25k again.

So i started the programme a few months back but after just 2 weeks stopped for various reasons. I am now looking forward to start again! Hopefully tomorrow.....

So i started the programme a few months back but after just 2 weeks stopped for ...

RainbowPixie

•11 years ago

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Last workout of week two and I have knee pain.

Since I started this journey I have battled planters factitious . I am getting ready to start my third week. So far I LOVE it. My foot is feeling better but...

Since I started this journey I have battled planters factitious . I am getting r...

Hollieallana

•11 years ago

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W3r2 completed today - first outside run. Much harder.

It was great to get outside in the beautiful spring weather today but I found it much harder than on the treadmill. It was pretty muddy and I was a bit scared...

It was great to get outside in the beautiful spring weather today but I found it...

seenthelight

Graduate•11 years ago

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4th run of week 8

did 4 runs of 28mins this week as felt that i really struggled on my last run of 28 mins even though i finished it , ran it tonight for the 4th time and it...

did 4 runs of 28mins this week as felt that i really struggled on my last run of...

sharfeuch

Graduate•11 years ago

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Want to start running again

Looking for jogging club in East Kilbride near Glasgow Anyone have information on this

Looking for jogging club in East Kilbride near Glasgow Anyone have information ...

Vandergraaf

•11 years ago

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What does 'Gain' mean on Map My Run?

I did W8R1 today on a new route as my other, very flat one, was working out a wee bit too short. Great run, lovely day and I skirted alongside a field where...

I did W8R1 today on a new route as my other, very flat one, was working out a we...

RubySlippers

Graduate•11 years ago

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Starting again..again..again !

I discovered c25k almost two years ago, managed to get to wk 7 then new job in childcare and subsequent onslaught of germs and illness (for 9 months I had...

I discovered c25k almost two years ago, managed to get to wk 7 then new job in c...

titch67

•11 years ago

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Follow up: Seen the Physio. Not Landing Well. Rest From Running?!!

Well, following on from my last post I saw the physio on Friday. Very interesting session. After much checking and examining and getting me to walk up and...

Well, following on from my last post I saw the physio on Friday. Very interestin...

Irishprincess

Graduate•11 years ago

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w9r1 done!

this app is amazing,could hardly run for 1 minute & now I can run for 30 mins non stop,suffered with shin splints in the first couple weeks so went to get my...

this app is amazing,could hardly run for 1 minute & now I can run for 30 mins no...

lisa19841234

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 5 Run 3 done !

Managed the 20minute run today. I never thought I would be able to but after reading a lot of comments on here with people saying the same thing I gave it a...

Managed the 20minute run today. I never thought I would be able to but after rea...

he1enw

•11 years ago

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Week 7 completed ... but ...

Yesterday I was meant to be joining a friend to do w7r3 at the local parkrun, before heading off to take my Saturday morning dog training class. Woke up to a...

Yesterday I was meant to be joining a friend to do w7r3 at the local parkrun, be...

makmurthly

•11 years ago

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About to begin week 9

I never thought I'd get this far and I certainly never thought I would enjoy it this time next week I will be a graduate :-)

I never thought I'd get this far and I certainly never thought I would enjoy it ...

bubbles654

Graduate•11 years ago

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Chuffing heck! W4R1 in the bag.

And it didn't kill me .... wonders will never cease!

MrsClooney

•11 years ago

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All posts for March 2014

Getting round to Wk9 R3...

Running outside

13.1 Half of Nothing. 100% whole race

Altering Week 5- Seems Undoable?

fast half m

C25kers turn out for Eastbourne Parkrun - come and join us on Saturday!

Completed week 5 run 1 today

Done and dusted!

Well, I signed up today as I want to run the race for life this year, instead of just walking it. However, I've just come back from my

Week 5 Run 3 done!

Back in the running

Running with my mind elsewhere

On the home straight ...

Run for Mum Quest Week 4 - feel free to join

W2 run 1 done

A strange squelching going on in my running shoes

Forgive me joggers, for I have sinned...

Starting C25k again.

Last workout of week two and I have knee pain.

W3r2 completed today - first outside run. Much harder.

4th run of week 8

Want to start running again

What does 'Gain' mean on Map My Run?

Starting again..again..again !

Follow up: Seen the Physio. Not Landing Well. Rest From Running?!!

w9r1 done!

week 5 Run 3 done !

Week 7 completed ... but ...

About to begin week 9

Chuffing heck! W4R1 in the bag.

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