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My second stint as an undergraduate has now come to an end as I have today completed the third run of week 9. I'm pretty sure they won't let me have the badge...

My second stint as an undergraduate has now come to an end as I have today compl...

Shed79

Graduate•10 years ago

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Tomorrow

I start on my post Graduation training for my first 5k event

Segrie

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Well I rested from tues mornings run to this morning, Thursday, and started week 3 and I managed it! My knees are not liking mynew passion. And although I...

Well I rested from tues mornings run to this morning, Thursday, and started week...

redfinn

Graduate•10 years ago

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Short term and long term goals.....

Mine are : Short term- To get through tomorrows run , therefore completing Week 2. Long Term- To enter, compete and FINISH the Great Manchester Run in 2015...

Mine are : Short term- To get through tomorrows run , therefore completing Week...

poppypug

Graduate•10 years ago

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C25K W3R2

Well I have surprised myself. I did W3R1 on Monday evening, managed all apart from the last 3 min run, did 1 min, then fast walked for a min and did another...

Well I have surprised myself. I did W3R1 on Monday evening, managed all apart fr...

NatC25Kiskillingme

•10 years ago

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1st run completed....whew!

Due to all your encouragement on a previous post, the dogs and I have completed our 1st run. As I didn't want the hassle of the dogs being on leads on country...

Due to all your encouragement on a previous post, the dogs and I have completed ...

ramona63

•10 years ago

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Problems with my knee, is a knee support a good idea?

Ran w8r1 on Tuesday and had some twinges in my right knee. It got worse as the day went on but not excruciating or anything like that. I am desperate to get on...

Ran w8r1 on Tuesday and had some twinges in my right knee. It got worse as the d...

seenthelight

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 3 run2 complete!!!!!

Well after my first run on Sunday I really struggled with the 3 Mins and was dreading run 2 of the week!!! However, I gave myself 2 days off in between and...

Well after my first run on Sunday I really struggled with the 3 Mins and was dre...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Day one survived

Well I did it, actually got my bum out of bed and ran/ stumbled, grunted and groaned at 7 15 am Wed morning ! the first prompt to jog almost killed me but it...

Well I did it, actually got my bum out of bed and ran/ stumbled, grunted and gro...

JudesL

•10 years ago

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So long wk4, it was nice knowing you, but I'm moving on!

Yay, w4r3 done and finished, with a tiny bit left in the tank at the end! Yes, I'm moving on to the dreaded w5 with trepidation in my heart and aches in my...

Yay, w4r3 done and finished, with a tiny bit left in the tank at the end! Yes, I...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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Nhs links to Run correctly and Stretch

Hennith has kindly copied the links from the nhs site on how to run correctly and how to stretch. We thought it might be helpful to everyone to have these...

Hennith has kindly copied the links from the nhs site on how to run correctly an...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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Injury woes!

I'm currently sitting here wondering just when I'll be able to run again. I graduated on Wednesday 9th April, and for my first post graduation run last Friday...

I'm currently sitting here wondering just when I'll be able to run again. I grad...

yonda1960

Graduate•10 years ago

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I like this running lark!

Last Sunday I had a lovely run along the canal. Sunshine, butterflies, anglers, ducks, geese and daisies. Tuesday I did W1R1, just for a change. Alarm...

Last Sunday I had a lovely run along the canal. Sunshine, butterflies, anglers,...

moonmar

Graduate•10 years ago

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Interval training - how to keep HR down without running at a snail's pace

I am trying to do interval training 1-2 times a week out of my 3-4 weekly runs. I have set up 5 x 40 second sprints with 3 mins in between at a steady pace...

I am trying to do interval training 1-2 times a week out of my 3-4 weekly runs....

sprynn

Graduate•10 years ago

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Up North?

We are off up North to Peterborough this weekend to see my dad. Just wondered if anyone was doing the Peterborough Park Run as Leon and I woud love to meet a...

We are off up North to Peterborough this weekend to see my dad. Just wondered i...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hi folks, love the forum, helps loads. Is there an intermediate group, ie 5kto10k? Just thought that would be a logical step on..

forrestg

Graduate•10 years ago

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Convert beats per minute to km per hour

I much prefer running on a treadmill to outside. I would like to know how to convert the suggested beats per minute to speed on the treadmill i.e. Convert bpm...

I much prefer running on a treadmill to outside. I would like to know how to con...

Frankiesam

•10 years ago

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Week8 run2 done - but back on the treadmill...

I just don't seem able to keep going outside as well as I can on a treadmill! Running outside, I have been really struggling to get past 20 minutes, but...

I just don't seem able to keep going outside as well as I can on a treadmill! Ru...

caro8642

•10 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2- completed :-)

Well I did it - Yay , go me ! Wore my lightweight running jacket but I was too hot. I need it at the moment as I can put my phone in the pocket, but my lovely...

Well I did it - Yay , go me ! Wore my lightweight running jacket but I was too ...

poppypug

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6, run 1 - biggest challenge so far!

Just back from this run, found it hard! Expected this from advice on here but changed route to include a hill which made my legs ache! Also after 4 minutes...

Just back from this run, found it hard! Expected this from advice on here but ch...

Purplesparkle8

Graduate•10 years ago

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Should I repeat week 3?

I have had a 6 day break between weeks 3 & 4 because of a cold, I didn't feel well enough to run as I have asthma and my breathing was not great. Anyway I...

I have had a 6 day break between weeks 3 & 4 because of a cold, I didn't feel we...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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W9 R1

OMG Almost there! Quite scary! I did the run yesterday but didn't have a chance to get on here as the police have been back and forth due to our own personal...

OMG Almost there! Quite scary! I did the run yesterday but didn't have a chance...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running with a dog.

Hi all, I just wanted to know what peoples experiences were like when running with their dogs. I am doing the week 4 runs atm and have been doing the training...

Hi all, I just wanted to know what peoples experiences were like when running wi...

JellyBaby83

•10 years ago

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Week 9, Cloud 9

I just had to post, because Mr Beth is probably getting sick of my excitable ramblings about running!! Today, I had a breakthrough. This morning I went for R2...

I just had to post, because Mr Beth is probably getting sick of my excitable ram...

BethRF

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

Running for the second time was better because I did not think when I was running. There was that mental voice that tried to creep in and I felt some heat in...

Running for the second time was better because I did not think when I was runnin...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Wk5 r2 done and dusted

Woooohooo after Monday I was having doubts if I would get out again this week, but I did. I got running kit ready last night. Then proceeded to have a really...

Woooohooo after Monday I was having doubts if I would get out again this week, b...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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6k Race entered

Well I have just entered a 6k race for breast cancer on the 1st of May wish me luck :)

Well I have just entered a 6k race for breast cancer on the 1st of May wish me l...

shivashinn

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week one run one...tick :-) I did it!

Made myself get up early this morning to start this programme. I've been thinking about it now since last September so thought I just needed to get on and try...

Made myself get up early this morning to start this programme. I've been thinkin...

kathyjg

•10 years ago

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iSmoothrun: how accurate do you find it?

I got back to the UK yesterday so decided to use iSmoothrun alongside Laura (couldn't use it while abroad due to roaming fees). They kept in sync for the first...

I got back to the UK yesterday so decided to use iSmoothrun alongside Laura (cou...

Philholly

Graduate•10 years ago

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THANK YOU !

Thankyou for all the kind lovely responses wishing me well done on completing week 9. Im loving it now, have to run every other day, go in the countryside on...

Thankyou for all the kind lovely responses wishing me well done on completing we...

anita1jb

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2014

Graduate and Bar

Tomorrow

Week 3 run 1

Short term and long term goals.....

C25K W3R2

1st run completed....whew!

Problems with my knee, is a knee support a good idea?

Week 3 run2 complete!!!!!

Day one survived

So long wk4, it was nice knowing you, but I'm moving on!

Nhs links to Run correctly and Stretch

Injury woes!

I like this running lark!

Interval training - how to keep HR down without running at a snail's pace

Up North?

Hi folks, love the forum, helps loads. Is there an intermediate group, ie 5kto10k? Just thought that would be a logical step on..

Convert beats per minute to km per hour

Week8 run2 done - but back on the treadmill...

Week 2 Run 2- completed :-)

Week 6, run 1 - biggest challenge so far!

Should I repeat week 3?

W9 R1

Running with a dog.

Week 9, Cloud 9

Week 1 Run 2

Wk5 r2 done and dusted

6k Race entered

Week one run one...tick :-) I did it!

iSmoothrun: how accurate do you find it?

THANK YOU !

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