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So I had a bad run

Yesterday I embarked on W11,R1 of my B210k programme which involved 3x 17-min runs with 1 minute walks between (up from 15-min runs last session). My iphone...

Yesterday I embarked on W11,R1 of my B210k programme which involved 3x 17-min ru...

ZoomZoom

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6R2 Completed

Yes, I managed the dreaded 2 x 10 min interval run :-) I have to be honest and say that during both runs, after the first minute of each I could have stopped...

Yes, I managed the dreaded 2 x 10 min interval run :-) I have to be honest and s...

NatC25Kiskillingme

•10 years ago

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Proud Mummy

My daughter maintaining her two titles for high jump and 800 metres county champion. So chuffed! x

My daughter maintaining her two titles for high jump and 800 metres county champ...

carole01

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just done wettest run yet! yuk! but in training for my big sunday challenge!!! EEK! need encouragement!! :)

Just been out in the pouring rain, really heavy and windy! only managed 3.5k but not bad considering the conditions! But need to keep fit as Sunday is the...

Just been out in the pouring rain, really heavy and windy! only managed 3.5k bu...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

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Puddle jumping and tissues in inappropriate places

First run in the pouring rain since coming back to the programme (W2R3). I'd forgotten how much I like running in the rain (just not all of the time). I even...

First run in the pouring rain since coming back to the programme (W2R3). I'd for...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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A quick question for all the C25K graduates out there; does the novelty wear off?

I completed W5 R2 yesterday and am loving running so far (I'd say bordering on addicted actually!) but wondered if I'll reach the point where it become bored?...

I completed W5 R2 yesterday and am loving running so far (I'd say bordering on a...

Boyinastairwell

Graduate•10 years ago

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Oh my has Hades released Cerberus to stalk me? Have I upset Laura and just who is Julie anyway? Too posh for peas! Week 7 run 3 well sort of

So this morning I had no choice but beg Laura for forgiveness as my phone was dead and therefore no runkeeper to keep track of my time, so I told the boys to...

So this morning I had no choice but beg Laura for forgiveness as my phone was de...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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Accident in week one....... not a case of living up to the name :-(

I was so keen to get back to running and completed week one, but then calamity. Pulling my mother's wheelchair backwards up a step into a shop without a...

I was so keen to get back to running and completed week one, but then calamity. ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Completed week 6 run 3 but my hip is so sore...

Don't any of you get injured or have aches and pains afterwards? I really feel my 53 years after any run, whether on the boring old treadmill or on my local...

Don't any of you get injured or have aches and pains afterwards? I really feel m...

Mum156

•10 years ago

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Follow me into the sunshine!!!!

He sang. The sunshine? Said I as a I got to the garden gate, soaked to the skin (this was the garden gate on the way out for the avoidance of doubt). Run 2...

He sang. The sunshine? Said I as a I got to the garden gate, soaked to the skin...

runner56

Graduate•10 years ago

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Bye bye w7. You were not my favourite week, but at least I'm still running - just!

Today sees the end of w7 and possibly AncientMum's ancient knees. May have to give in and have gait analysis cos the old knees are giving me gyp. I know it's a...

Today sees the end of w7 and possibly AncientMum's ancient knees. May have to gi...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 was ragged....and not pretty

I found it very tough. I did it at the end of a working day which for me, is less manageable than first thing in the morning anyway. For the first time had...

I found it very tough. I did it at the end of a working day which for me, is le...

Abouttostart

•10 years ago

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W7R3 3.8K average speed 6.45 - will I get quicker?

Sooooo chuffed. To complete week 7. But concerned I won't be hitting 5k in 30 mins by the end of week 9. Any tips from all you gurus? I did 3.8K on the 25...

Sooooo chuffed. To complete week 7. But concerned I won't be hitting 5k in 30 m...

JustLisa

Graduate•10 years ago

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Don't think club running is for me...

I went on my second run with our local running club's beginners group tonight and came back rather deflated. I was definitely the oldest runner there and felt...

I went on my second run with our local running club's beginners group tonight an...

turnturtle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Dark and difficult times lie ahead. Soon we must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy.

The NHS has now mobilised new forces - a stand must be made to hold them off.

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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We are all adults here!

Just wondering if the increase in stamina this programme provides has had any, ahem, benefits in other areas of life? ;-)

Just wondering if the increase in stamina this programme provides has had any, a...

stevo216

Graduate•10 years ago

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Do I push myself?

Hi all, on week 8 day 2. Had a good run tonight and was nearly at 4k tonight when I hit 28 minutes, so I carried on and completed the 4k. Felt comfortable to...

Hi all, on week 8 day 2. Had a good run tonight and was nearly at 4k tonight whe...

holbops

Graduate•10 years ago

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Ice or Heat?

After completing 6 miles tonight for the first time this was my dilemma for the leg muscles - so how's this for a compromise - ice pack on the underside of...

After completing 6 miles tonight for the first time this was my dilemma for the ...

c4ts

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 done!

For the first time I skipped a rest day today and headed out two days in a row as I have a big meeting/presentation tomorrow at work and have a feeling it'll...

For the first time I skipped a rest day today and headed out two days in a row a...

karlotta

Graduate•10 years ago

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So, I need some motivation....

Running has been a long way down the priority list for a good few weeks. I have probably only run about 4 times in the past month. My niggling injury hasn't...

Running has been a long way down the priority list for a good few weeks. I have ...

Nerdio

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8 done!

Went out earlier than usual, which wasn't great as I had to run past people standing at bus stops and run up and down a pavement waiting for rush hour traffic...

Went out earlier than usual, which wasn't great as I had to run past people stan...

revruns

Graduate•10 years ago

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Speed podcast

I have tried the speed pod cast today and it's too hard for me. I am lying down and my heart is still pumping and legs throbbing 10 minutes after I am home. I...

I have tried the speed pod cast today and it's too hard for me. I am lying down ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Why am I still wibbly wobbly?

I am on Week 5 run 2 tomorrow after work, My weight is going up and down by three pounds but is definitley not coming off! I am doing this because I want to be...

I am on Week 5 run 2 tomorrow after work, My weight is going up and down by thre...

redfinn

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1...

The first 3 minutes I actually struggled, I managed to jog 2 minutes but for some reason I wanted to stop. I was thinking hold on, I am not even tired so why...

The first 3 minutes I actually struggled, I managed to jog 2 minutes but for som...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Week 9, Run 1 - Las Vegas

Just completed my first ever 30 minute run in fabulous Las Vegas. Also my first treadmill run (concrete pavements,,pedestrians and construction makes it a...

Just completed my first ever 30 minute run in fabulous Las Vegas. Also my first ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Podcast help

Hello everyone, I downloaded week 1 and 2 ages ago and just finished them, but cant find the original webpage . How can I get hold of weeks 3 onwards without...

Hello everyone, I downloaded week 1 and 2 ages ago and just finished them, but c...

CazTree

•10 years ago

1 Reply

10k - is it just too far to run regularly?

I graduated 4 weeks ago. I run quite quickly so was already up to 6k in the 30 mins and thought I would simply add a km each week to get up to 10k. I was fine...

I graduated 4 weeks ago. I run quite quickly so was already up to 6k in the 30 m...

ChrisL

Graduate•10 years ago

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6 X PB'S TODAY - SOOOO HAPPY!!!!!

It's difficult sometimes isn't it? You have the best run of your entire life and you want to scream it from the rooftops, but at the same time you don't want...

It's difficult sometimes isn't it? You have the best run of your entire life and...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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11 days to go

11 more runs/ cycles and i'll be finished the 5x50. Looking forward to a wee rest for a couple of days, it's been a bit of a long hard slog. And I must admit I...

11 more runs/ cycles and i'll be finished the 5x50. Looking forward to a wee res...

bikergirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 2, run 1 complete - and now I'm broken!

I had a little twinge as I began yesterday's run, and by the end of it it was really hurting. I stuck to the run and completed it (which in hindsight was...

I had a little twinge as I began yesterday's run, and by the end of it it was re...

LucyDanger

•10 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for May 2014

So I had a bad run

W6R2 Completed

Proud Mummy

Just done wettest run yet! yuk! but in training for my big sunday challenge!!! EEK! need encouragement!! :)

Puddle jumping and tissues in inappropriate places

A quick question for all the C25K graduates out there; does the novelty wear off?

Oh my has Hades released Cerberus to stalk me? Have I upset Laura and just who is Julie anyway? Too posh for peas! Week 7 run 3 well sort of

Accident in week one....... not a case of living up to the name :-(

Completed week 6 run 3 but my hip is so sore...

Follow me into the sunshine!!!!

Bye bye w7. You were not my favourite week, but at least I'm still running - just!

Week 8 Run 1 was ragged....and not pretty

W7R3 3.8K average speed 6.45 - will I get quicker?

Don't think club running is for me...

Dark and difficult times lie ahead. Soon we must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy.

We are all adults here!

Do I push myself?

Ice or Heat?

Week 6 Run 2 done!

So, I need some motivation....

Week 8 done!

Speed podcast

Why am I still wibbly wobbly?

Week 3 Run 1...

Week 9, Run 1 - Las Vegas

Podcast help

10k - is it just too far to run regularly?

6 X PB'S TODAY - SOOOO HAPPY!!!!!

11 days to go

Week 2, run 1 complete - and now I'm broken!

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