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OMG - I'm A Graduate In The Fine Art Of Running

Well 10 weeks ago I puffed through one minute of running and this morning I completed my final day of 30 minutes. I usually run with a couple of friends but...

Well 10 weeks ago I puffed through one minute of running and this morning I comp...

Far2Fat4ThatDress

Graduate•10 years ago

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NHS C25K. (Or 30 min). Official graduation requirements,

The official wording of the NHS Choices website for the program is as follows "Taking up running can seem like a scary prospect, especially if you feel out of...

The official wording of the NHS Choices website for the program is as follows "...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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A C25k Publicity poster.

Over several years (I've done searches) there have been suggestions that there should be some publicity materials for our beloved C25k, to enable the joy of...

Over several years (I've done searches) there have been suggestions that there s...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•10 years ago

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The obsession that some people have with 5K in 30 minutes.

There has been too much emphasis recently with the ridiculous notion of the 'goal of the programme is 5K in 30 minutes' that has been promoted by one arrogant...

There has been too much emphasis recently with the ridiculous notion of the 'goa...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Don't pack your running shoes if going to Burundi.........

I just read this article and thought I would share it, to illustrate how subversive an activity like running is viewed in some parts of the world....

I just read this article and thought I would share it, to illustrate how subver...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•10 years ago

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Ah ah haha! Excited watch buyer!

I am double excited atm. Not only did I win an item on eBay (adrenaline rush for me with last minute bidding!!) But that item just happens to be a Garmin watch...

I am double excited atm. Not only did I win an item on eBay (adrenaline rush for...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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It took me 13 mths. Don't Give Up!! & Get Good Footwear. I've gone through almost everything covered in these posts. Please read my story.

I'm in my late 40's, 5ft 11 & was 14½ stone and I hadn't done any exercise for years. I got out of breath walking up stairs, my blood pressure was verging on...

I'm in my late 40's, 5ft 11 & was 14½ stone and I hadn't done any exercise for y...

asdf567

•10 years ago

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DOCTOR, I THINK IT'S FINALLY HAPPENED

Oh heck, I'm addicted!! I can't stop going out running every day. I know I should rest, but I can't!! HELP!!! I know need to take rest days, but I get grumpy...

Oh heck, I'm addicted!! I can't stop going out running every day. I know I shoul...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Lurker unlurking to post that I completed week 5 run 1.

I have been reading posts on this board since I started the program about 4 weeks ago.The posts have provided inspiration and chuckles. I thought that it was...

I have been reading posts on this board since I started the program about 4 week...

Lavender1962

Graduate•10 years ago

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Anyone heard from want2run2 yet?

Had hoped there'd be a post from want2run2 saying she's read all the posts on her thread and that she knows she has graduated. Haven't seen anything so far but...

Had hoped there'd be a post from want2run2 saying she's read all the posts on he...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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I have a plan - Zombie week 1, Run 1 (Z1R1) and thank you Mum for giving the gift of determination.

That there is a picture of a coot for Miles_Yonder :) Picture found via the wonders of google. So finally I have settled on my post graduate plan, or at...

That there is a picture of a coot for Miles_Yonder :) Picture found via the won...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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5k or 30 minutes running?

Hi, I am on week 8 and am only managing to run 4k in 28 minutes! If I can't run 5k in 30 minutes will that mean that I will fail to graduate next week? I am a...

Hi, I am on week 8 and am only managing to run 4k in 28 minutes! If I can't run...

nellienoo

Graduate•10 years ago

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First 30 mins!

Changed my route this morning for w9r1 and think this helped. Not too bad but glad when finished!

Changed my route this morning for w9r1 and think this helped. Not too bad but g...

Running66

Graduate•10 years ago

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The Father and Sun Quest week six- feel free to join

Welcome to the sixth week of the Father and Sun The reason for the name is the week before it's Father's Day and the week the Quest ends it's the Summer...

Welcome to the sixth week of the Father and Sun The reason for the name is th...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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Ow ow ow!!

Did a ParkRun on Saturday with my lovely 11 year old grandson Daniel and got a whole series of PB's on Strava. Then, yesterday, my rest day, my ankle started...

Did a ParkRun on Saturday with my lovely 11 year old grandson Daniel and got a w...

turnturtle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Started week 5 again this morning after nagging from my daughter.

I started week 5 fine last week but when it got to the 3rd run and Laura said today your going to run for 20 mins I just knew I couldn't do it, I turned the...

I started week 5 fine last week but when it got to the 3rd run and Laura said to...

Sewflakes

•10 years ago

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Can we have an easily seen 'sticky' please?

I graduated at the back end of 2012 - not having done the 5k in 30mins. There were lots of people then and now in the same position. I think a prominent...

I graduated at the back end of 2012 - not having done the 5k in 30mins. There we...

AnnieW55

•10 years ago

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W9 R3 FINISHED

I discovered this website when I was half way through W3 so I'm a long term lurker. I must say I have found the posts inspirational so thank you one and all....

I discovered this website when I was half way through W3 so I'm a long term lurk...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Week 5 - Completed

I feel quite sore right now sitting at my desk in work typing this, but me! yes me!! i ran for 20 minutes without stopping!! me! i know! right?! feel like i...

I feel quite sore right now sitting at my desk in work typing this, but me! yes ...

lauraham

•10 years ago

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Week 4 Done, Week 5 starts tonight

Friday night I had to wait for my wife to finish work and get home to watch the kids before I could go out for W4R3 but I decided nothing was stopping me so at...

Friday night I had to wait for my wife to finish work and get home to watch the ...

kermit81

Graduate•10 years ago

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Techie heads please help!

So I am now doing some free running (meaning without Laura) and I use an iPod touch for podcasts and mapymyrun. A couple of Mapmyrun questions first. Mine is...

So I am now doing some free running (meaning without Laura) and I use an iPod to...

Nellyharte

Graduate•10 years ago

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can you do the couch to 5 ks on a cross trainer?. It is the middle of winter here and is too wet and dark to run before or after work.

Tildy5290

•10 years ago

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Janda's knee problems continue

I seem to have been forced finally to recognise that this IT/ knee problem is not going to go away as quickly as I would like. Six days from the Run Hackney...

I seem to have been forced finally to recognise that this IT/ knee problem is no...

janda

Graduate•10 years ago

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I had to laugh

Went out for my run tonight after work , set off at about 20.30 , I didn't feel up to it after a ten hr shift but I thought get it done . Anyway I'd got to...

Went out for my run tonight after work , set off at about 20.30 , I didn't feel ...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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W9R1 done...Whew!

I should have run in the morning but it's Father's day and I was going to take it easy. Then I changed my mind and did it at high noon and it was warm. But, I...

I should have run in the morning but it's Father's day and I was going to take i...

Burgdude

Graduate•10 years ago

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Advise needed on running shoes

I've just completed week 8 but think I may need new trainers. I'm feeling every bump and my knees have been getting a bit sore. I've had my current trainers...

I've just completed week 8 but think I may need new trainers. I'm feeling every ...

Rosemarypatricia

Graduate•10 years ago

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Never thought I'd be a runner

Hi all, I've been reading and enjoying your posts for a few weeks now and thought it was time to introduce myself and share my running story. It seems weird...

Hi all, I've been reading and enjoying your posts for a few weeks now and thoug...

Pollypanda

Graduate•10 years ago

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Stuck at week 9 run 2...

Caught some sort of horrible cough/cold/no-voice/snot-fest of a virus from my students and it's lingering horribly. Did week 9 run 1 with it and felt quite a...

Caught some sort of horrible cough/cold/no-voice/snot-fest of a virus from my st...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8 Completed! Yeah!

So, despite flying to SFO for a week, I managed to fit in the 3 week 8 runs (28 mins each), albeit 2 on a treadmill in the hotel and 1 on the roads back in the...

So, despite flying to SFO for a week, I managed to fit in the 3 week 8 runs (28 ...

NickTuson

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running Knickers? Possibly TMI!

I've got a fair old selection of running gear now - sports bras, vests, others tops, capris and socks all in wonderful breathable technical fabrics that doa...

I've got a fair old selection of running gear now - sports bras, vests, others t...

karlotta

Graduate•10 years ago

10 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2014

OMG - I'm A Graduate In The Fine Art Of Running

NHS C25K. (Or 30 min). Official graduation requirements,

A C25k Publicity poster.

The obsession that some people have with 5K in 30 minutes.

Don't pack your running shoes if going to Burundi.........

Ah ah haha! Excited watch buyer!

It took me 13 mths. Don't Give Up!! & Get Good Footwear. I've gone through almost everything covered in these posts. Please read my story.

DOCTOR, I THINK IT'S FINALLY HAPPENED

Lurker unlurking to post that I completed week 5 run 1.

Anyone heard from want2run2 yet?

I have a plan - Zombie week 1, Run 1 (Z1R1) and thank you Mum for giving the gift of determination.

5k or 30 minutes running?

First 30 mins!

The Father and Sun Quest week six- feel free to join

Ow ow ow!!

Started week 5 again this morning after nagging from my daughter.

Can we have an easily seen 'sticky' please?

W9 R3 FINISHED

Week 5 - Completed

Week 4 Done, Week 5 starts tonight

Techie heads please help!

can you do the couch to 5 ks on a cross trainer?. It is the middle of winter here and is too wet and dark to run before or after work.

Janda's knee problems continue

I had to laugh

W9R1 done...Whew!

Advise needed on running shoes

Never thought I'd be a runner

Stuck at week 9 run 2...

Week 8 Completed! Yeah!

Running Knickers? Possibly TMI!

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