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This 75 year old two years on

Two years ago I asked the question could a 73 year old start the programme, the support I had that first 9weeks was amazing. Graduated in the September, had a...

Two years ago I asked the question could a 73 year old start the programme, the ...

Pat184

Graduate•10 years ago

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trouble with my left knee

Hi just want some advise really. I run three times a week completing 3 miles each time. I also play lawn bowls, I practice each Monday night with an extra...

Hi just want some advise really. I run three times a week completing 3 miles eac...

carerof

Graduate•10 years ago

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Graduating C25K does NOT make us runners!!

I am an old retired Engineer - when I finished my University Degree, I called myself "an Engineer' -- I realised not much later later that I was not an...

I am an old retired Engineer - when I finished my University Degree, I called my...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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What an evening to be treasured

This evening I was a Queens Baton Bearer for the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014 relay in Stornoway. What a privilege, what fun and an amazing event. I was...

This evening I was a Queens Baton Bearer for the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014...

Windswept1

Graduate•10 years ago

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I'm so happy, never thought I'd get this far..

Tonight I ran for 20 minutes and I'm still grinning! Feels like the biggest achievement ever. I repeated wk5r2 twice because I was so daunted by the prospect...

Tonight I ran for 20 minutes and I'm still grinning! Feels like the biggest ach...

hope2runoneday

Graduate•10 years ago

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Moving forward???

I've been building up slowly from my graduation a good few weeks ago. I managed 6.5k last night. I have been adding on 0.5k every week. I make sure I cover the...

I've been building up slowly from my graduation a good few weeks ago. I managed ...

Laurae

Graduate•10 years ago

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Stepping stone podcasts?

Has anyone used the speed podcast ? I have been using the first one for several months but am beginning to tire of the music so thought I would try the speed...

Has anyone used the speed podcast ? I have been using the first one for several ...

geezercdg

Graduate•10 years ago

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Calvin, the mighty god, creates the universe with pure will!

(Wednesday) As I suspected yesterday's training consisted of thinking about swimming and biking while dreaming about Camembert. Had to make do with babybels...

(Wednesday) As I suspected yesterday's training consisted of thinking about swim...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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Struggling

Hi all, I don't post often but am hoping for a bit of advice. Graduated a few weeks ago and have been continuing with my 5 k route, however the last few runs...

Hi all, I don't post often but am hoping for a bit of advice. Graduated a few we...

emmalouise80

Graduate•10 years ago

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A non runners guide to running....

... This maybe useful to share with your non running friends lol http://www.mariasfarmcountrykitchen.com/a-non-runners-guide-to-runners/

... This maybe useful to share with your non running friends lol http://www.mar...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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How to do a 6+hour marathon

There was a time when I couldn't even imagine running for 5K non-stop. Now I can't conceive of running 42klms - running or any other way!! I know how long it...

There was a time when I couldn't even imagine running for 5K non-stop. Now I can...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Slight numbness and tingling in legs

So after a few solid runs in Week 8 where I felt really light and strong, my Week 9 runs have been completely different. I'm going at a slower pace as my legs...

So after a few solid runs in Week 8 where I felt really light and strong, my Wee...

Pollypanda

Graduate•10 years ago

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5K run tonight and another PB!

Hi all I was unsure about posting this as I really don't want this to come across as me blowing my own trumpet or anything but the thing is, it's only you,...

Hi all I was unsure about posting this as I really don't want this to come acro...

paul2014

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 done!

Well today's run was still accompanied by my toothache (impact of hitting the floor with my right foot made it worse) and a very annoying gremlin! At what...

Well today's run was still accompanied by my toothache (impact of hitting the fl...

RainbowPixie

•10 years ago

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Race for Life next week and sore!

Knowing it was RFL this Sunday thought my long run of the week would be no longer than 10k. My logic: do a 10k, a speed podcast Wed and a 7k on Friday. That...

Knowing it was RFL this Sunday thought my long run of the week would be no long...

carole01

Graduate•10 years ago

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What is the logic behind mixing longer runs with shorter runs?

On the programme I am currently following each weekend I have a long run say 75 minutes. This will be followed by 45 minutes as the next run which is then...

On the programme I am currently following each weekend I have a long run say 75 ...

Ray801

Graduate•10 years ago

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Did a fourth run in week 3 and amazed myself!

Life got in the way recently so I ended up having a weeks break after run three so decided to do a fourth week 3 run. I went a different route to usual...

Life got in the way recently so I ended up having a weeks break after run three ...

Asta

•10 years ago

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Jogging out of the shadows ......

Having been stalking, sorry I mean jogging (!) in your shadows for several weeks now I thought it high time I said hello to you all. This is my third attempt...

Having been stalking, sorry I mean jogging (!) in your shadows for several weeks...

Mamma_Mia

Graduate•10 years ago

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6.5 done

After work , walked to work this morning in my running gear , then after work put it back on & ran 6.5 k my long run of the week . Really enjoyed it & there...

After work , walked to work this morning in my running gear , then after work pu...

Rockette

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Training for the discombobulated continues

I think I've lost my running mojo, had anyone seen it? I've searched the couch and under the duvet but I can't seem to find it anywhere :( I am heading to...

I think I've lost my running mojo, had anyone seen it? I've searched the couch a...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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So excited...

Just checked my RFL. my total is £660 !! how amazing is that ? my aim was £250, I was told I'd never raise that and I'd never run 5k ! Sucks Boo to you...

Just checked my RFL. my total is £660 !! how amazing is that ? my aim was £250, ...

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

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Windswept!

That was me last week! And the title is to tell our HU C25K member, Windswept(number?), that I enjoyed running and cycling on your lovely island last week. On...

That was me last week! And the title is to tell our HU C25K member, Windswept(n...

swanscot

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just why is running so hard...?! (only semi-rhetorical!)

This is my second attempt at the C25K programme; having made it to week seven (and honestly hating every minute of the actual running!) over 18 months ago I...

This is my second attempt at the C25K programme; having made it to week seven (a...

Michigan

Graduate•10 years ago

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How far tomorrow? Answers on a postcard...

Afternoon all, As you know (no going back now I suppose) I'm doing a 10K race at the end of the month. Having never run that far before (8K to date - once) I...

Afternoon all, As you know (no going back now I suppose) I'm doing a 10K race ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Frozen App (frustrated)

My iphone App has been frozen for days but i'am still continuing with the brisk walking i've now reloaded and will keep it going week 3 now not as out of...

My iphone App has been frozen for days but i'am still continuing with the brisk ...

Doryfish

•10 years ago

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Unveiling myself...week 5 lurker!

I wanted to say 'hi all'. I have been taking a lot of inspiration from the posts for some weeks now, but haven't posted until now! A bit about myself - this...

I wanted to say 'hi all'. I have been taking a lot of inspiration from the post...

wobblybits81

•10 years ago

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SKIRTING THE ISSUE

OK, it's time for a confession.....I have run in a skirt! Not for some bet; nor for a fancy dress party, but simply to try it out. Some time ago I had...

OK, it's time for a confession.....I have run in a skirt! Not for some bet; nor ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Jelly legs

Yesterday I did the final week 6 run and ran for 25 minutes and yesterday I was fine but today one of my legs is burning and aching and feels all jelly like, I...

Yesterday I did the final week 6 run and ran for 25 minutes and yesterday I was ...

Khillary

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9R3 - Two graduations in one week!

I finally made it through W9R3 this morning - yay! Am pretty chuffed to be honest. It's actually my second graduation this week - I graduated and got my...

I finally made it through W9R3 this morning - yay! Am pretty chuffed to be hones...

rr76

Graduate•10 years ago

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I'm just a little bit excited!!!

Why am I just a little bit excited!?! Well yesterday after months of foot pain due to PF I managed to do a low impact Aerobics class followed by Aqua Aerobics...

Why am I just a little bit excited!?! Well yesterday after months of foot pain d...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

15 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2014

This 75 year old two years on

trouble with my left knee

Graduating C25K does NOT make us runners!!

What an evening to be treasured

I'm so happy, never thought I'd get this far..

Moving forward???

Stepping stone podcasts?

Calvin, the mighty god, creates the universe with pure will!

Struggling

A non runners guide to running....

How to do a 6+hour marathon

Slight numbness and tingling in legs

5K run tonight and another PB!

Week 5 Run 2 done!

Race for Life next week and sore!

What is the logic behind mixing longer runs with shorter runs?

Did a fourth run in week 3 and amazed myself!

Jogging out of the shadows ......

6.5 done

Training for the discombobulated continues

So excited...

Windswept!

Just why is running so hard...?! (only semi-rhetorical!)

How far tomorrow? Answers on a postcard...

Frozen App (frustrated)

Unveiling myself...week 5 lurker!

SKIRTING THE ISSUE

Jelly legs

W9R3 - Two graduations in one week!

I'm just a little bit excited!!!

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