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Bunnies

New Park Run today for me and my lad....in....Peterborough ( up North)... It was fab...we were staying with my Dad and stepmum in Elton and it was really...

New Park Run today for me and my lad....in....Peterborough ( up North)... It was...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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The only place I would show this!!

A lovely run this evening - no speed just enjoyed it. the GPS didn't kick in until after the 10th minute so know I ran further. Anyway just wanted to let new...

A lovely run this evening - no speed just enjoyed it. the GPS didn't kick in unt...

carole01

Graduate•10 years ago

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Thank you everyone for your kind words- W4R1 completed, best run yet!!

Thank you everyone for being so kind, your words of encouragement really spurred me on this evening, and once my legs got running, they didn't stop! So, so...

Thank you everyone for being so kind, your words of encouragement really spurred...

Debs972

•10 years ago

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PARK RUN - OCD QUESTIONS (I am bit that way....)

Now I have wanted to do a parkrun for ages. Some deliciously lovely folk on this forum have said to me that it's all great fun and I would enjoy it. But I am a...

Now I have wanted to do a parkrun for ages. Some deliciously lovely folk on this...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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I ran for a train!

Oh, others may not think that sounds like much, but many of us know that it is. We got through the barrier with only a minute to spare, my tall skinny has...

Oh, others may not think that sounds like much, but many of us know that it is. ...

Nilzed

•10 years ago

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So hard second time round!!

Completed the programme in April 2012 but work/injuries prevented me from going on so am now on Week 2 run 1 and it's so much harder than I remember!!!! Two...

Completed the programme in April 2012 but work/injuries prevented me from going ...

Rockshammer

Graduate•10 years ago

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Starting Week 4 this evening! Bit jittery for some reason, so needing some encouragement!

Can't believe I've just typed that title! Never thought I'd last this far through the programme, but here goes! Another run scheduled for this evening- can I...

Can't believe I've just typed that title! Never thought I'd last this far throug...

Debs972

•10 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 - not as bad as expected

A bit late reporting but I did manage to complete w5r1 on Wednesday. The first 2 5 minutes runs were OK and perhaps not too surprising as they were also part...

A bit late reporting but I did manage to complete w5r1 on Wednesday. The first 2...

johncw

•10 years ago

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Week 6 all done!!

Went out this morning and did run 3 of week 6. Unless I get in the car every run involves one or two hills and today was no exception. But I kept trucking &...

Went out this morning and did run 3 of week 6. Unless I get in the car every run...

Gingerbreadman

Graduate•10 years ago

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Beginner to Couch to 5K. My experience so far...

So i decided to start the NHS couch to 5k, after watching the London Marathon last weekend. I have never felt such shame in my life. I am a 24 year old female,...

So i decided to start the NHS couch to 5k, after watching the London Marathon la...

Lydia24

•10 years ago

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OMG 2 runs and Ive gone and bought shoes

Cant believe myself, I've done 2 runs of week 1 and went out and bought decent shoes, £90 ! am I mad ? but they are so comfy and the lady shop assistant so...

Cant believe myself, I've done 2 runs of week 1 and went out and bought decent s...

JudesL

•10 years ago

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Thank you to everyone who replied to my moan

Thank you to everyone who replied to my moan and reminded me why I am doing this! There are a number of things I'm going to change that will hopefully help me...

Thank you to everyone who replied to my moan and reminded me why I am doing this...

Mrsc26

Graduate•10 years ago

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First 1 hour run today !

Today's target was 6km. I had hoped to do it in under an hour (because last Wednesday I did 5km in 41 minutes) but the pace just wasn't there, so I settled for...

Today's target was 6km. I had hoped to do it in under an hour (because last Wedn...

ajwyld

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8 behind me. 24 down 3 to go.

Well, off I went this morning to do the last run of week 8. The run itself was uneventful - I was a bit tired so taking much smaller steps and a lot more...

Well, off I went this morning to do the last run of week 8. The run itself was ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Glorious parkrun morning! How many of us are park runners too?

I went out not in a good mood this morning, I'd only run once this week, and if my hubby had been even a tiny bit 'you can stay in bed if you want to dear' I...

I went out not in a good mood this morning, I'd only run once this week, and if ...

helcl

Graduate•10 years ago

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the elusive 30min 5k

great morning run 5.01k 33mins i can feel gt getting closer the precious 5k in 30minp downloaded lauras speed podcast anybody found it usefull ?

great morning run 5.01k 33mins i can feel gt getting closer the precious 5k in 3...

towzer61

Graduate•10 years ago

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First Parkrun completed, great fun!

Yes, did my first Parkrun at Newbury this morning and even managed to persuade my 20 yr old son to get out of bed and run it too! Well pleased with new PB...

Yes, did my first Parkrun at Newbury this morning and even managed to persuade m...

Burghfield

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9 R3 at last!

Hello all.... Guess what I did!!! I went on Porthcawl Parkrun! My PB for my previous 5k runs (over 3 years ago) was 36 mins and 37 seconds... Today I ran the...

Hello all.... Guess what I did!!! I went on Porthcawl Parkrun! My PB for my prev...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6R3 did not go well for me.....

First time I've run with someone else (my niece) and I only managed 15 mins. Very disappointed but I just could not overcome it. Different route, but chilly,...

First time I've run with someone else (my niece) and I only managed 15 mins. Ver...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I am alive...and I know it!! Thank you C25k.

Keep running, keep smiling.

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•10 years ago

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Garmin question - again

I noticed with my dodgy eyes yesterday when I finished my run that my Garmin indicated a NEW RECORD! Not being able to read the darned thing I thought the...

I noticed with my dodgy eyes yesterday when I finished my run that my Garmin ind...

misswobble

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5. Who would have thought muscle could burn so much without actually igniting!

W5r1 done but calf muscles not happy. Definitely felt the burn towards the end of the 2nd run. Still, managed to finish and get home in one very hot, red...

W5r1 done but calf muscles not happy. Definitely felt the burn towards the end o...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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Post C25K injury

Hi all! Been out of action for a couple of weeks due to pains in my left foot and right hip! I had a sharp pain in my foot every time I put all my weight on it...

Hi all! Been out of action for a couple of weeks due to pains in my left foot an...

ra220

Graduate•10 years ago

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Getting there slowly but surely

Phew just did week 6 run 2! Run 1 was ok but for some reason this felt phenomenally hard! My legs felt so heavy like lead! Kept going though and pushed through...

Phew just did week 6 run 2! Run 1 was ok but for some reason this felt phenomena...

Purplesparkle8

Graduate•10 years ago

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Controlling the Android C25K App

Just starting on the course and loving it, but I'd prefer to use it on my Android phone so I was happy to discover the Android App. It's not really very good...

Just starting on the course and loving it, but I'd prefer to use it on my Androi...

lares

•10 years ago

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Running Everywhere!

Since my stint in Utah where I nearly expired during a run at 6000 feet I did a run at sea level - blimey I could have run forever and now I understand why...

Since my stint in Utah where I nearly expired during a run at 6000 feet I did a ...

Far2Fat4ThatDress

Graduate•10 years ago

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Does it ever get easier? Fed up

Graduated 2 weeks ago, after it taking 2 1/2 weeks to complete all 3 runs for week 9 due to problem with left knee. Have tried to run 3 times a week since...

Graduated 2 weeks ago, after it taking 2 1/2 weeks to complete all 3 runs for we...

Mrsc26

Graduate•10 years ago

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Injured, and really fed up with it now! Advice needed!

Hi guys - and gals of course! It is now 4 weeks since I last ran, when I came back with a painful Achilles tendon. I was just beginning to realise so many...

Hi guys - and gals of course! It is now 4 weeks since I last ran, when I came ba...

Beek

Graduate•10 years ago

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Took it outside this morning....

Having completed the programme on my treadmill already and having treated myself to a pair of running shoes this week, I decided last night to get up early and...

Having completed the programme on my treadmill already and having treated myself...

Shiane

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wk8 run2 arghhhhhhhhh

Evening you lovely lot Hope ure all having a "Good Friday"

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2014

Bunnies

The only place I would show this!!

Thank you everyone for your kind words- W4R1 completed, best run yet!!

PARK RUN - OCD QUESTIONS (I am bit that way....)

I ran for a train!

So hard second time round!!

Starting Week 4 this evening! Bit jittery for some reason, so needing some encouragement!

Week 5 Run 1 - not as bad as expected

Week 6 all done!!

Beginner to Couch to 5K. My experience so far...

OMG 2 runs and Ive gone and bought shoes

Thank you to everyone who replied to my moan

First 1 hour run today !

Week 8 behind me. 24 down 3 to go.

Glorious parkrun morning! How many of us are park runners too?

the elusive 30min 5k

First Parkrun completed, great fun!

W9 R3 at last!

W6R3 did not go well for me.....

I am alive...and I know it!! Thank you C25k.

Garmin question - again

W5. Who would have thought muscle could burn so much without actually igniting!

Post C25K injury

Getting there slowly but surely

Controlling the Android C25K App

Running Everywhere!

Does it ever get easier? Fed up

Injured, and really fed up with it now! Advice needed!

Took it outside this morning....

Wk8 run2 arghhhhhhhhh

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