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“I am burdened with glorious purpose!”

To overcome the nefarious plots and plans of the nhs in their attempts to ruin our lives with their constant meddling and insistence that we buckle under their...

To overcome the nefarious plots and plans of the nhs in their attempts to ruin o...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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The good.....The sad

I finished the 50 times 5 today with a lovely easy 5k run to the gym, followed by a refreshing swim, steam and jacuzzi. This 5k took me to a total of 386 k...

I finished the 50 times 5 today with a lovely easy 5k run to the gym, followed b...

Tready

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6R3 done and dusted!

Woohoo! I am now officially a runner, I know this because Laura said so, so it must be true! That aside I am really chuffed that I managed to do 25 mins and no...

Woohoo! I am now officially a runner, I know this because Laura said so, so it m...

Runboomer

Graduate•10 years ago

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C25K Visuals...

If you're like me and want to track things on a nice looking chart, then I can recommend the following link ... http://tombenninger.com/c25k/ It let's you...

If you're like me and want to track things on a nice looking chart, then I can r...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Before and after C25K

I've been reading a few posts on here about how C25K can "change your life". I've always been hesitant to post photos up here and waited until graduation to...

I've been reading a few posts on here about how C25K can "change your life". I'v...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I cant believe it Laura said I was a runner lol

so today I completed run3 of week 6 and I cant believe I ran for 25 mins no stopping and no walking I did feel at some stages I was dragging my leg behind me...

so today I completed run3 of week 6 and I cant believe I ran for 25 mins no stop...

joannecb

•10 years ago

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Woohoo! W9R3 done!!!

I've only gone and done it!!! Just got back from w9r3. It has taken me 10weeks all in all due to pesky cold last week. I was so annoyed as stayed on target...

I've only gone and done it!!! Just got back from w9r3. It has taken me 10weeks a...

raclou

Graduate•10 years ago

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Anyone feel dizzy?

I've refrained from running for a few weeks as I was feeling a bit lightheaded/disorientated when on my runs. Doctor checked blood pressure/took blood tests...

I've refrained from running for a few weeks as I was feeling a bit lightheaded/d...

kirble

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 R3 in am

Ok week 5 run 3 I am a day ahead of what I expected and finished R2 last night, meaning I am ready for R3 and the scary 20 minute run in am. I hope I am not to...

Ok week 5 run 3 I am a day ahead of what I expected and finished R2 last night, ...

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

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Fun Run this morning

Had a fantastic time this morning completing a 5k run with friends from work I am no 181 in the picture. Did it in 42mins 11secs. Thought this was not bad...

Had a fantastic time this morning completing a 5k run with friends from work I a...

carerof

Graduate•10 years ago

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Bridge to 10k plan

Just a quick question, sorry if I've missed an obvious thread! Is there somewhere a Bridge to 10k plan that is just listed time/distance wise rather than...

Just a quick question, sorry if I've missed an obvious thread! Is there somewhe...

folkieboater

Graduate•10 years ago

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First run outside and I loved it!!

I'm fortunate enough to live on a farm in a beautiful and quiet part of Cornwall but so far I have always run in the gym on a treadmill. With such gorgeous...

I'm fortunate enough to live on a farm in a beautiful and quiet part of Cornwall...

tiggs86

•10 years ago

1 Reply

If increasing distance....need for increase in calories?

I'm looking to train towards 10K. I'm doing the nhs weight loss program and not quite at my target weight yet. As I'm training for 10K and running more, trying...

I'm looking to train towards 10K. I'm doing the nhs weight loss program and not ...

thinlizzyIwish123

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 didn't choose the best time to go out

Last week and chose a bad day. Sunday mid morning.. Very sunny..lots of people out.. Decided to try a different route and it wasn't a good choice. I thought...

Last week and chose a bad day. Sunday mid morning.. Very sunny..lots of people o...

chappamaddog

Graduate•10 years ago

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Rock N Roll baby...

Friday night was my once a month escape...a night out with Wendy and stay at her house. The plan was run, swim, eat, cocktails ( in that order) We ran the most...

Friday night was my once a month escape...a night out with Wendy and stay at her...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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Thank you ladies - for the MP3 player carrying solution.

Ran in shorts today for the first time. On holiday in Menorca celebrating 57th birthday and wedding anniversary. I had packed my running socks and shorts...

Ran in shorts today for the first time. On holiday in Menorca celebrating 57th ...

moonmar

Graduate•10 years ago

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B210K W1R3 and a free running tip!

Hello everyone, I was propelled out of my bed this morning by the sun coming in through my window, and (as someone who's been running in the evening) the...

Hello everyone, I was propelled out of my bed this morning by the sun coming in...

emkeenan

Graduate•10 years ago

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hamstring pain

hello everyone, im having second thoughts about running tommorow because of the pain ive been feeling in the back of my thigh, it started after finishing week...

hello everyone, im having second thoughts about running tommorow because of the ...

malimaio

•10 years ago

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Is there any MP3 music------

even remotely sympathetic to the rhythm of running??? Also, that is not head banging punk rocker Led Zeppelin stuff ??? I can't seem to find any music...

even remotely sympathetic to the rhythm of running??? Also, that is not head ban...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wk4r1

I did it ran for 16 minutes??? Me!!!!???. Never I can't quite believe it :)

huggit

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Finally did 5k

Ran with audiofuel rollercoaster and finally covered 5k feel fantastic.

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Day 1 of C25K has started!!

Ok, and so it's begun! It was a rainy day in Perth ( Australia) today. I cycled to the local oval ( park) on my bike, 5 mins away.. And started the 60 seconds/...

Ok, and so it's begun! It was a rainy day in Perth ( Australia) today. I cycled ...

Manboobmarc

•10 years ago

14 Replies

I didn't go out for a run..... Honest. It wasn't me. Good morning Mr Toad. Week 8 complete. Shhhhhhh Zzzzzzz

Urgh 5am let's go back to sleep. 5.15am why am I still awake? 5.30am fine I may as well get up now and take Ferd for his walk before it gets hot. We located...

Urgh 5am let's go back to sleep. 5.15am why am I still awake? 5.30am fine I ma...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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My first 5K on a gravel bush road

I thought it would be more difficult than on a paved surface - but I found it to be quite a bit easier. I used an old pair of running shoes. Early morning run...

I thought it would be more difficult than on a paved surface - but I found it to...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Forget about running!!

For those who have Graduated and are trying to figure out what to do with themselves - why not "forget about running?? " for a while, or at least on occasion....

For those who have Graduated and are trying to figure out what to do with themse...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

12 Replies

Currently at W4R3, but fun run is tomorrow ... wacky idea

So, I started the c25k program too late to be properly ready for the Hook Fun Run (2.5m) tomorrow. I've only done up to (and completed) W4 R2, but I wonder...

So, I started the c25k program too late to be properly ready for the Hook Fun Ru...

NickTuson

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 all done and dusted yesterday, now gulps it's time for my first 5K charity run tomorrow morning!

So chuffed to hear Laura say that I am finally a runner! W6R3 passed yesterday without much incident, I still can't believe how much my stamina has improved...

So chuffed to hear Laura say that I am finally a runner! W6R3 passed yesterday w...

Debs972

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Parkrun no 8, cowgirl style!!

Well, after an enforced rest period due to blisters from Walk the Wight last Sunday, i'm back to running today on my 8th Parkrun! It was a lovely sunny day and...

Well, after an enforced rest period due to blisters from Walk the Wight last Sun...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

11 Replies

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."

So troops, here is Sunday. 6/1 or 1/6 approacheth. This should be a doddle after the assistance of Lieutenant Waletta, Corporal misswobble, Corporal...

So troops, here is Sunday. 6/1 or 1/6 approacheth. This should be a doddle after...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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TRAINING FINISHED........CRUNCH TOMORROW!

Having decided three weeks ago to do my local “10k ish multi terrain”run, The Crediton Crunch, I have been on a crash training plan, adapted from the Runkeeper...

Having decided three weeks ago to do my local “10k ish multi terrain”run, The Cr...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•10 years ago

28 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2014

“I am burdened with glorious purpose!”

The good.....The sad

W6R3 done and dusted!

C25K Visuals...

Before and after C25K

I cant believe it Laura said I was a runner lol

Woohoo! W9R3 done!!!

Anyone feel dizzy?

Week 5 R3 in am

Fun Run this morning

Bridge to 10k plan

First run outside and I loved it!!

If increasing distance....need for increase in calories?

Week 9 run 1 didn't choose the best time to go out

Rock N Roll baby...

Thank you ladies - for the MP3 player carrying solution.

B210K W1R3 and a free running tip!

hamstring pain

Is there any MP3 music------

Wk4r1

Finally did 5k

Day 1 of C25K has started!!

I didn't go out for a run..... Honest. It wasn't me. Good morning Mr Toad. Week 8 complete. Shhhhhhh Zzzzzzz

My first 5K on a gravel bush road

Forget about running!!

Currently at W4R3, but fun run is tomorrow ... wacky idea

Week 6 Run 3 all done and dusted yesterday, now gulps it's time for my first 5K charity run tomorrow morning!

Parkrun no 8, cowgirl style!!

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."

TRAINING FINISHED........CRUNCH TOMORROW!

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2014

“I am burdened with glorious purpose!”

The good.....The sad

W6R3 done and dusted!

C25K Visuals...

Before and after C25K

I cant believe it Laura said I was a runner lol

Woohoo! W9R3 done!!!

Anyone feel dizzy?

Week 5 R3 in am

Fun Run this morning

Bridge to 10k plan

First run outside and I loved it!!

If increasing distance....need for increase in calories?

Week 9 run 1 didn't choose the best time to go out

Rock N Roll baby...

Thank you ladies - for the MP3 player carrying solution.

B210K W1R3 and a free running tip!

hamstring pain

Is there any MP3 music------

Wk4r1

Finally did 5k

Day 1 of C25K has started!!

I didn't go out for a run..... Honest. It wasn't me. Good morning Mr Toad. Week 8 complete. Shhhhhhh Zzzzzzz

My first 5K on a gravel bush road

Forget about running!!

Currently at W4R3, but fun run is tomorrow ... wacky idea

Week 6 Run 3 all done and dusted yesterday, now *gulps* it's time for my first 5K charity run tomorrow morning!

Parkrun no 8, cowgirl style!!

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."

TRAINING FINISHED........CRUNCH TOMORROW!

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Week 6 Run 3 all done and dusted yesterday, now gulps it's time for my first 5K charity run tomorrow morning!