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Week 4 done

That was difficult this morning. Couldnt seem to get into my stride at all. First 3 minute run was hard, the first five minute run was torture. The start of...

That was difficult this morning. Couldnt seem to get into my stride at all. Firs...

runner56

Graduate•10 years ago

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At last ... another sub-30 min 5k :)

Since the heady heights of running 10km in something like 58 minutes back in January, I've struggled a bit for a number of reasons. Maybe one has been...

Since the heady heights of running 10km in something like 58 minutes back in Jan...

runningnearbeirut

Graduate•10 years ago

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Now - I'm running too fast.!!

Since I ran 5Ks in 35 minutes last week at the end of the C25K programme , I have been hopeless. Can't seem to run for 5 minutes without wanting to give up....

Since I ran 5Ks in 35 minutes last week at the end of the C25K programme , I hav...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Stretching before and after running?

I have only done day 1 but wondered about stretching before and after? I have read mixed views. If it is a good idea, and it seems so to me, where can I find...

I have only done day 1 but wondered about stretching before and after? I have re...

Tiny21

•10 years ago

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Nerves Porthcawl parkrun

I'm doing my second parkrun tomorrow and will again be right down the bottom on the lists of times. I feel so nervous it's crazy. I don't like being last......

I'm doing my second parkrun tomorrow and will again be right down the bottom on ...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

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Should I be stretching before the 5 min warm up walk?

I'm half way through week 3 and still experiencing major pains in my calf's when I run - the pain isn't intense immediately when I do the 5 min warm up walk...

I'm half way through week 3 and still experiencing major pains in my calf's when...

joannecb

•10 years ago

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Running - I hate it! But I love it too :-) is it just me?

It's taken me ages to graduate - more like 9 months than nine weeks - it's so tough! But I am now running 5km three times a week - have decided to start C25k+...

It's taken me ages to graduate - more like 9 months than nine weeks - it's so to...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Yay

Thanks everyone for your encouragement. I did it. Cold wet and windy but I am so glad I did. I can do this!!!!

Thanks everyone for your encouragement. I did it. Cold wet and windy but I am so...

pot58

Graduate•10 years ago

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Somebody tell me that the 3rd Week 5 run (20 mins) is do-able.

I'm sure I can keep going for 10 mins, but 20? It seems a huge jump up from 8 mins. I have planned myself a route with minimal uphill, but even so.

I'm sure I can keep going for 10 mins, but 20? It seems a huge jump up from 8 mi...

Becca66

Graduate•10 years ago

27 Replies

Agghhh

Sitting listening to the rain changed ready to go out for week 1run2.....or am I? Should have gone to the gym like I originally planned.

Sitting listening to the rain changed ready to go out for week 1run2.....or am I...

pot58

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6 r1 - Was that 'So Easy' or 'So Wheezy'?

Crumbs that was tough! There was I, running along in the early morning mist and drizzle, inhaler in pocket, feeling just about in control, when what should...

Crumbs that was tough! There was I, running along in the early morning mist and ...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hi everybody!

Hi all! I have been reading for 2 or 3 weeks all the posts, this is a great community! My name is Ana, English is not my native language, so… sorry about...

Hi all! I have been reading for 2 or 3 weeks all the posts, this is a great comm...

anadelsur

•10 years ago

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GAIT ANALYSIS

I started wkr1 just before Christmas, but ended up in hospital for an asthma attack. Unrelated to my run!! Now I have just had my ovaries removed, and I can't...

I started wkr1 just before Christmas, but ended up in hospital for an asthma att...

kirsty72

•10 years ago

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10K and 20 lbs

Last night I covered 10K, 10.4 actually :) for the first time since starting C25K in early January. It was slow, 99 minutes. I used set run-walk intervals (2...

Last night I covered 10K, 10.4 actually :) for the first time since starting C25...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Week 2...false start

Well today I completed half of my week 2 run 1. I was very dissappointed and the reason why i stopped is because my shoe lace was untied and i lost track from...

Well today I completed half of my week 2 run 1. I was very dissappointed and the...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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New running partner required, mine keeps swimming after coots. W6R1 disaster

So today was the day the start of week 6 it could have gone better. So yes I DID wear my new running top, but I have a confession the weather was rubbish...

So today was the day the start of week 6 it could have gone better. So yes I D...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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There's allways sumat !

Just had to end a run after ten mins because of sore hip , I've had a bit of soreness same side in back on & off but not while moving only when sat , ten mins...

Just had to end a run after ten mins because of sore hip , I've had a bit of sor...

Rockette

•10 years ago

20 Replies

What a difference a couple of days make!

Just finished W3R3 and really enjoyed the run. This time I left a gap of three days, took care to stretch my legs before I ran, and I ran at a steady slow...

Just finished W3R3 and really enjoyed the run. This time I left a gap of three d...

lottidog1

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Stress melts away - and fastest mile!

Stressful week, not run since Sunday. Knew I needed to, both physically and mentally - needed that 'space' so I went out, promising nothing to myself. Thought...

Stressful week, not run since Sunday. Knew I needed to, both physically and ment...

Tadaruns

Graduate•10 years ago

7 Replies

Woooohoooo... Run 1 week 6 ..! Done... Thank you for all the advice...

I did it... ! Thanks to everyone who encouraged me on my previous post..! To say I enjoyed it is going a little too far but I didn't not enjoy it if that makes...

I did it... ! Thanks to everyone who encouraged me on my previous post..! To say...

Mrsb81

•10 years ago

7 Replies

If you need some inspiration...

Just over 10 weeks ago I was very lazy and the only exercise I did was walking my daughter back from nursery, very slowly. Now, I have just managed to run 5km...

Just over 10 weeks ago I was very lazy and the only exercise I did was walking m...

Becktoria

Graduate•10 years ago

10 Replies

5K Race - Starting advice please

I'm a little nervous about starting in a huge group of runners (tripping, running too fast...) and would love to hear your strategies and advice for getting...

I'm a little nervous about starting in a huge group of runners (tripping, runnin...

iwillbefit

Graduate•10 years ago

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in praise of the dog

Just redoing week 1 because of break for holiday and dodgy knee. I usually run with the dog (when I say run, I'm sure other beginners will recognise the...

Just redoing week 1 because of break for holiday and dodgy knee. I usually run ...

Bonniesingh

Graduate•10 years ago

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Another "penultimate run" post. Yee ha. Graduation in sight ....

Just completed week 9 run 2 and now sitting here (post stretching of course ;-) ) just revelling in the past few weeks, looking at the muscles in my calves,...

Just completed week 9 run 2 and now sitting here (post stretching of course ;-) ...

Rupertlebear

Graduate•10 years ago

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Survived Week 1 Runs 1 and 2!

I did it. I finally did it! I talk a good talk and this week I finally ran (well, more walked, hobbled, jogged) a good walk! I knew I was unfit but I am...

I did it. I finally did it! I talk a good talk and this week I finally ran (we...

MightDieTrying

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Treadmill for Week 9 - any advice?

Firstly, I need to admit I missed my W7R3 this morning. The lure of sleep was just too great. I'll pick that run up tomorrow morning though! With an upcoming...

Firstly, I need to admit I missed my W7R3 this morning. The lure of sleep was ju...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Who exactly is Laura?

I know she's the voice on the podcasts, but who is the real person Laura??? Anyone know? A trained athlete? Just a voice over? I seem to be spending quite a...

I know she's the voice on the podcasts, but who is the real person Laura??? Any...

vjscadence

•10 years ago

12 Replies

Totally terrified newbie.... Week 1......SORTED!!

Woo and indeed hoo!!!! Just back from r3 of week 1. Lovely day, my town is beautiful,feeling bl***y brilliant! What a difference a week makes eh? This time...

Woo and indeed hoo!!!! Just back from r3 of week 1. Lovely day, my town is beaut...

e174

Graduate•10 years ago

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No running for me tomorrow

I usually run at Parkrun on Saturdays -- but this time I will be a volunteer "Marshal" ( I wonder if I will get a badge and a six-gun?) .. I think I need a...

I usually run at Parkrun on Saturdays -- but this time I will be a volunteer "Ma...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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W4R3: done!

Good Friday morning to you all. :-) Well, week four is now complete. Another nice early morning run in the mist and ever-so-fine gentle misty drizzle: it was...

Good Friday morning to you all. :-) Well, week four is now complete. Another ni...

Miles_Yonder

Graduate•10 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for April 2014

Week 4 done

At last ... another sub-30 min 5k :)

Now - I'm running too fast.!!

Stretching before and after running?

Nerves Porthcawl parkrun

Should I be stretching before the 5 min warm up walk?

Running - I hate it! But I love it too :-) is it just me?

Yay

Somebody tell me that the 3rd Week 5 run (20 mins) is do-able.

Agghhh

W6 r1 - Was that 'So Easy' or 'So Wheezy'?

Hi everybody!

GAIT ANALYSIS

10K and 20 lbs

Week 2...false start

New running partner required, mine keeps swimming after coots. W6R1 disaster

There's allways sumat !

What a difference a couple of days make!

Stress melts away - and fastest mile!

Woooohoooo... Run 1 week 6 ..! Done... Thank you for all the advice...

If you need some inspiration...

5K Race - Starting advice please

in praise of the dog

Another "penultimate run" post. Yee ha. Graduation in sight ....

Survived Week 1 Runs 1 and 2!

Treadmill for Week 9 - any advice?

Who exactly is Laura?

Totally terrified newbie.... Week 1......SORTED!!

No running for me tomorrow

W4R3: done!

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