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Finally managed 5k

I have got a bit lost with the programme of late. What with knee pain, holiday and restarting the programme with my son who is very overweight and lacks...

I have got a bit lost with the programme of late. What with knee pain, holiday a...

Keepitup

•10 years ago

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Week 6 done!

Finally completed week 6 and heard Laura tell me I'm a runner! It's taken me a lot longer than 6 weeks due to injuries and rehab but it feels great to have got...

Finally completed week 6 and heard Laura tell me I'm a runner! It's taken me a l...

AndyJ57

Graduate•10 years ago

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“You just watch yourself. We’re wanted men. I have the death sentence on 12 systems.”

(None of them psychiatry, believe it or not!) (Friday) Having made it out of Isengard without using my wire cutters or the staff car I successfully traversed...

(None of them psychiatry, believe it or not!) (Friday) Having made it out of Ise...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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W7 and a half R3 in the bag. Tummy still a problem.

Well finally ticked off W7R3 this evening, 11 days after W7R1, having had delays from twisted ankle, over-lunged buttocks (don't ask) and an aborted attempt at...

Well finally ticked off W7R3 this evening, 11 days after W7R1, having had delays...

Rignold

•10 years ago

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new shoes !

Well, since I seem to be sticking to this running lark, I thought it was time for new shoes as the pair I bought at the beginning are showing wear on the sole....

Well, since I seem to be sticking to this running lark, I thought it was time fo...

ajwyld

Graduate•10 years ago

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Well I tried

week 6 run 3 !!!! I tried to do the 25 minutes around a big field but omg my legs were in agony! I think they still haven't recovered from Tuesdays jog which...

week 6 run 3 !!!! I tried to do the 25 minutes around a big field but omg my leg...

huggit

•10 years ago

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What is garmin express as opposed to garmin connect?

I'm trying to set up fr310xt. I've downloaded and installed the software the website told me to. I seem to be able to upload to garmin connect. If I open...

I'm trying to set up fr310xt. I've downloaded and installed the software the web...

Bonniesingh

Graduate•10 years ago

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Buy one, get one flee

Well today I went off and paid £40 for a session of torture!! Acupuncture for PF is not for the feint hearted or wimps!! I have great faith in this lady as an...

Well today I went off and paid £40 for a session of torture!! Acupuncture for PF...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Anyone else ever got runner's runnies half round?

Sorry about the subject, but after starting a really great run this morning, I had to stop 2.5k in and jump in a bush suddenly... Utilising natures best...

Sorry about the subject, but after starting a really great run this morning, I h...

ChrisChappel

Graduate•10 years ago

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9/1 done! Food incentive

After failing earlier today, I got the bit between my teeth, refused to be beaten and set out again before dinner. I served up my spag bol and garlic bread,...

After failing earlier today, I got the bit between my teeth, refused to be beate...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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No run for me today :(

I was really looking forward to doing W1R3 today but it's been a really busy day so I've not had the time. My OH had to leave for work 5 and we have 2 young...

I was really looking forward to doing W1R3 today but it's been a really busy day...

RainbowPixie

•10 years ago

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My Personal Challenge

Since last Spring I started going to Jog Scotland but wasn't pushing myself to go out between the weekly sessions. Then in January this year I discovered C25K...

Since last Spring I started going to Jog Scotland but wasn't pushing myself to g...

Windswept1

Graduate•10 years ago

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Shin splints?

Hello all! Did first podcast of b210k last night (using one by Suz) so it was 10 minutes running and 2 minutes walking times 4. Felt good at the time and total...

Hello all! Did first podcast of b210k last night (using one by Suz) so it was 10...

Purplesparkle8

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 : MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!

I know it's rude to shout but a not quite 52 year old male has managed to run 5k in 26 minutes and 25 seconds before his 52nd birthday. Carrying on to complete...

I know it's rude to shout but a not quite 52 year old male has managed to run 5k...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Graduated!! Only took 2 years....

Hello! I started the C25K programme 2 years ago and ended up having to take some time off and re-do weeks over and over due to a hamstring injury I picked up...

Hello! I started the C25K programme 2 years ago and ended up having to take som...

sharon7211

Graduate•10 years ago

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Run3 week2 = :-)

Carried on with week 2 runs even though. They were done on Tuesday. Thought this best as I'm just back the the programming, I plan to move on to week 3 after...

Carried on with week 2 runs even though. They were done on Tuesday. Thought this...

john60nine

Graduate•10 years ago

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To sprint or not to sprint ...

That was the question that faced my run today! I have set my music up such that the last thirty seconds are the final throes of Louder by DJ Evans (Faster...

That was the question that faced my run today! I have set my music up such that...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Gait analysis - how long does it take ?

Ive been thinking of having this done for ages and last year had decided I would get a fancy new pair of trainers for Xmas. Then for various reasons I stopped...

Ive been thinking of having this done for ages and last year had decided I would...

KateMac

Graduate•10 years ago

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Oh Dear! Not Sure What's Happening to Me!!

Well, after graduating for the second time on Sunday, I had to miss my Tuesday run due to life getting in the way. I have been reading all the posts about...

Well, after graduating for the second time on Sunday, I had to miss my Tuesday r...

NaughtyNanna

Graduate•10 years ago

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9/1 epic fail!

I decided to tackle a the hill from the more challenging direction of which I live at the top. I think I just flew down the hill and maybe my pace was then...

I decided to tackle a the hill from the more challenging direction of which I li...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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Picking up the running again :)

Hi everyone, I graduated at the end of last year and kept running regularly until Feb/March when a combination of bad weather, illness and other commitments...

Hi everyone, I graduated at the end of last year and kept running regularly unti...

edqa233

Graduate•10 years ago

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first run with my new SPI belt - thanks for all the advice!

In an attempt to avoid the 'all the gear and no idea' tag I have only slowly been buying running kit as I go and as I find I need it. I was really chuffed...

In an attempt to avoid the 'all the gear and no idea' tag I have only slowly bee...

ReyC

Graduate•10 years ago

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Out with the Old, in with the New

W4r2 completed today, and I felt splendidly great. I have new 'running' shoes to thank. Last week I started to feel some pain in my shins, and had my gait...

W4r2 completed today, and I felt splendidly great. I have new 'running' shoes ...

MarkyD

Graduate•10 years ago

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Newbie saying Hi!

I started couch to 5k 5 weeks ago as I have signed up to the race for life with my 9 year old daughter. I have never been a 'runner'. I sprinted for the school...

I started couch to 5k 5 weeks ago as I have signed up to the race for life with ...

catkin69

•10 years ago

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WK6 R3 It's Official - I'm a Runner!

Can't believe it but I got through the dreaded 25 min run this morning! I changed my route so I would concentrate a bit more on where I was rather than what I...

Can't believe it but I got through the dreaded 25 min run this morning! I change...

LouShooz

Graduate•10 years ago

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It's National Run to Work Day (allegedly)

http://gu.com/p/3ppx7/tw Don't think I'll be joining the running commuter army anytime soon, not least because of the hills and the lack of showers, but good...

http://gu.com/p/3ppx7/tw Don't think I'll be joining the running commuter army a...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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Newbie on week 5!

Hi all. I have just attempted week 5 run 3. I got to 17 minutes and was very nearly sick (sorry if TMI) so had to walk the last 3. I think I will start week 5...

Hi all. I have just attempted week 5 run 3. I got to 17 minutes and was very nea...

catkin69

•10 years ago

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Doing B210K? There are many other ways to 10k

Scrolling through the posts here, as one does, I had a look at the B210K plan for the first time the other day, and was struck by just how demanding it is....

Scrolling through the posts here, as one does, I had a look at the B210K plan fo...

TurboTortoise

Graduate•10 years ago

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Park run?

Am i too early in the programme (w7) to try a 5k park run?

Running66

Graduate•10 years ago

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SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER

Hi, my name is 'Sally', and I'm a graduate. I know I should know better, but you know how it is... I accompanied my wife on her W4(?)R2* last night as a...

Hi, my name is 'Sally', and I'm a graduate. I know I should know better, but you...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2014

Finally managed 5k

Week 6 done!

“You just watch yourself. We’re wanted men. I have the death sentence on 12 systems.”

W7 and a half R3 in the bag. Tummy still a problem.

new shoes !

Well I tried

What is garmin express as opposed to garmin connect?

Buy one, get one flee

Anyone else ever got runner's runnies half round?

9/1 done! Food incentive

No run for me today :(

My Personal Challenge

Shin splints?

Week 9 Run 2 : MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!

Graduated!! Only took 2 years....

Run3 week2 = :-)

To sprint or not to sprint ...

Gait analysis - how long does it take ?

Oh Dear! Not Sure What's Happening to Me!!

9/1 epic fail!

Picking up the running again :)

first run with my new SPI belt - thanks for all the advice!

Out with the Old, in with the New

Newbie saying Hi!

WK6 R3 It's Official - I'm a Runner!

It's National Run to Work Day (allegedly)

Newbie on week 5!

Doing B210K? There are many other ways to 10k

Park run?

SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER

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