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Yes yes yes! Three 1/2 hour runs done & dusted ;-)

Can only mean one thing buye buye W9R1,2&3 huge thanks once again to all who have said a few & much appreciated words of encourage ment tho help me along. I...

Can only mean one thing buye buye W9R1,2&3 huge thanks once again to all who hav...

john60nine

Graduate•10 years ago

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What's happened to.....

....the last 6 weeks. Last week seven run on this Saturday and my knee is much improved. Started some quad strengthening exercises and ran on the verge and...

....the last 6 weeks. Last week seven run on this Saturday and my knee is much i...

jwperks

Graduate•10 years ago

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Headphones...

Hi all, I've completed week one. This is getting serious. Just wondering if anyone can recommend any good headphones. My earbud ones have a tendency to fall...

Hi all, I've completed week one. This is getting serious. Just wondering if anyo...

Mydaughter

•10 years ago

15 Replies

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The Dozz-ville Challenge Award extension! You can still complete and see the awesome appellation 'triathlete' after your name!

8/8/14 is the new completion date. Keep going everyone! Victory is nigh! How much can we make before retirement? Suggestions for 2/3 finishers? Biathlon has...

8/8/14 is the new completion date. Keep going everyone! Victory is nigh! How muc...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running with friends :-)

Just back from my much anticipated run with my friend. It was great, went really well, very proud of her. She couldn't get the podcasts to download, she said...

Just back from my much anticipated run with my friend. It was great, went really...

bikergirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wow - Loved that

I got a bit caught up after graduating with improving my 5k time. I had a difficult run the last time I went out as I lost my pace and went to fast and then...

I got a bit caught up after graduating with improving my 5k time. I had a diffic...

loubee33

Graduate•10 years ago

8 Replies

Is this our, Dozer ;)

This isn't our very own Dozer running in disguise is it ;)...

paul2014

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Feeling good

I'm so pleased with myself. Completed week 1 this morning b4 I went to work. Not only did I do it I enjoyed it! This is amazing. I've never enjoyed exercise....

I'm so pleased with myself. Completed week 1 this morning b4 I went to work. No...

morty14

•10 years ago

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5k time below 45 minutes :-)

Writing about yesterday's run because I'm quite chuffed with it, and because I love reading about other folk's runs, so it only seems fair to contribute, and...

Writing about yesterday's run because I'm quite chuffed with it, and because I l...

ajwyld

Graduate•10 years ago

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Gait Analysis

Does anyone know how long you have to run for during a gait analysis? I have been doing some googling and some sites say it can be up to 10 mins. I'm only on...

Does anyone know how long you have to run for during a gait analysis? I have bee...

BlueMonkey

•10 years ago

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Pleased to be back running regularly.

I have always run since graduating but recently was not running 3 times a week usually only twice a week. So I was determined to do 3 runs this week. Last...

I have always run since graduating but recently was not running 3 times a week u...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Last nite was total crap!

Haven't run much in the last couple of weeks as had a really irritating tickly cough that I just couldn't shake and any type of exertion triggered it. So went...

Haven't run much in the last couple of weeks as had a really irritating tickly c...

redkelly

Graduate•10 years ago

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Nutrition for getting started on C25K

Hello all, I wonder if any graduates were ever reluctant runners like me with no clue about optimal nutrition for exercise i.e. When is the best time...

Hello all, I wonder if any graduates were ever reluctant runners like me with n...

beccac

•10 years ago

13 Replies

I love coming on here !

Hi Everyone, I have been watching this site for some time and I love coming on here, it is so inspirational. I have been looking at C25k for months now and...

Hi Everyone, I have been watching this site for some time and I love coming on h...

beanpole

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Blisters on tips of toes.

Anyone else get this? When I first started running they were really painful but I guess my toes and toughened up because they don't bother me at all when I...

Anyone else get this? When I first started running they were really painful but...

Mummytotwo

Graduate•10 years ago

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I don't think anyone would want to hear my dreadful caterwauling!

https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2014/jul/29/sing-run-friendly-fun-workout&sa=U&ei=wt7ZU8eFI-Sd0AWE5YGwAQ&v

https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running...

Hidden

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Am I the only one?

......who says "Goodbye Laura, see you next time!" out loud when she says goodbye at the end of a session?

......who says "Goodbye Laura, see you next time!" out loud when she says goodby...

Hidden

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Graduate badge...

Is that a new graduate badge I see next to some peoples names? Very nice!

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Running 5k

Completed c25k in June and was really enjoying my runs but unfortunately hurt my back so couldn't really run for a while. Started again last week and completed...

Completed c25k in June and was really enjoying my runs but unfortunately hurt my...

Rosemarypatricia

Graduate•10 years ago

3 Replies

To Dozzer, thanks for the Challenge

30 minutes run/jog: check again Tuesday 30 minutes bike ride: check again Wednesday 30 minutes swim: check! Completed 30 minutes swim Wednesday. Even after a...

30 minutes run/jog: check again Tuesday 30 minutes bike ride: check again Wednes...

Net68

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Now is the summer of our Discombobulation.

Well, challenge finally achieved. Ran yesterday and the before for 30 and 45 mins respectively, and put in 45 minutes on the pedals both days too, and this...

Well, challenge finally achieved. Ran yesterday and the before for 30 and 45 min...

Rignold

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Wk9R1 Complete! Nearly there...

Went out for my first run of Week9 but with the gentle persuasion of my running buddy managed to complete it! Be interested to know when you graduated runners...

Went out for my first run of Week9 but with the gentle persuasion of my running ...

milan5881

Graduate•10 years ago

25 Replies

Discombobulated Medals! (Not a song, film, book, sports quote in case you hadn't guessed.)

If only we could have medals! We are an anonymous group though so you will have to design your own. Photos to be posted before August 9th. Your leader will...

If only we could have medals! We are an anonymous group though so you will have ...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

10 Replies

Early mornings

So, on Monday evening I set my alarm early with the intention of running before work on Tuesday. The result? I got up and thought "Yeah, like that was going to...

So, on Monday evening I set my alarm early with the intention of running before ...

earl-grey-sian

Graduate•10 years ago

16 Replies

Senior runners - watch this!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReYcQFaX07g Quite inspiring -- but interesting to see HOW they run. High cadence, shortish steps and slow across the ground...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReYcQFaX07g Quite inspiring -- but interesting ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

7 Replies

W6R2 complete.... milestone!

Today I completed the last of the runs with a break in them. From now on it's solid running and building up time and stamina. Managed the run OK which was good...

Today I completed the last of the runs with a break in them. From now on it's so...

deviate66

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Decision made most probably if I dont change my mind !

So you have all heard me mither on about lack of motivation, 5k taking me so long to run, timewise, the what comes next syndrom, my ouchie knees and also back...

So you have all heard me mither on about lack of motivation, 5k taking me so lon...

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

15 Replies

Week 5 run 1 in the bag!!

Well first part of week 5 over. I even managed to do a few seconds of sprinting on occasions up a small (very small) hill in the woods. !! Very pleased with...

Well first part of week 5 over. I even managed to do a few seconds of sprinting ...

mancbird

Graduate•10 years ago

2 Replies

Insanity is insanity

So, while my family are on holiday I have been taking advantage of the extra time available to run every day and experiment with different workout options, and...

So, while my family are on holiday I have been taking advantage of the extra tim...

Rignold

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Help from the over 50s please

Hi! I started c25k in May, had a three week break in week 2 due to a knee injury - my job involves standing all day (but only three days a week)- and my calves...

Hi! I started c25k in May, had a three week break in week 2 due to a knee injury...

Amisnan

Graduate•10 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2014

Yes yes yes! Three 1/2 hour runs done & dusted ;-)

What's happened to.....

Headphones...

The Dozz-ville Challenge Award extension! You can still complete and see the awesome appellation 'triathlete' after your name!

Running with friends :-)

Wow - Loved that

Is this our, Dozer ;)

Feeling good

5k time below 45 minutes :-)

Gait Analysis

Pleased to be back running regularly.

Last nite was total crap!

Nutrition for getting started on C25K

I love coming on here !

Blisters on tips of toes.

I don't think anyone would want to hear my dreadful caterwauling!

Am I the only one?

Graduate badge...

Running 5k

To Dozzer, thanks for the Challenge

Now is the summer of our Discombobulation.

Wk9R1 Complete! Nearly there...

Discombobulated Medals! (Not a song, film, book, sports quote in case you hadn't guessed.)

Early mornings

Senior runners - watch this!!

W6R2 complete.... milestone!

Decision made most probably if I dont change my mind !

Week 5 run 1 in the bag!!

Insanity is insanity

Help from the over 50s please

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