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An old timer needing some feedback from C25Kers

Hi all you budding runners. I graduated about two and a half years ago and had moved on to running hills and trails, but still look back at the C25K programme...

Hi all you budding runners. I graduated about two and a half years ago and had ...

Malcy

Graduate•10 years ago

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15 year old graduate, and National Judo hopeful

Written by recent graduate { YAY! I just completed my first W9 R3 and have applied for the "Graduate" badge. I took along my iPod and recorded the time for my...

Written by recent graduate { YAY! I just completed my first W9 R3 and have appli...

Urumi2709

Graduate•10 years ago

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A question for the gentlemen

You may be able to tell but I have been on a shopping expedition today. With the winter in mind, one of my purchases was a nice pair of running tights. Very...

You may be able to tell but I have been on a shopping expedition today. With the...

runner56

Graduate•10 years ago

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Well. I have only gone and........

Bought myself a garmin. Not delivered yet but I have taken the plunge. 'cited :D

Bought myself a garmin. Not delivered yet but I have taken the plunge. 'cited :...

runner56

Graduate•10 years ago

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week 2 finished

just finished 3rd run on week 2...feel that my 'walking speed' has increased and found the runs a little easier towards the end. have a good weekend all

just finished 3rd run on week 2...feel that my 'walking speed' has increased and...

tracey11

•10 years ago

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Stiff calf muscle - I should have stuck to normal routine.

After reading on some of the posts the debate about whether you should do some stretches before running - consensus seems to be it is OK to stretch after a...

After reading on some of the posts the debate about whether you should do some s...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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First week

So at a ripe old age of 48 i decided to start to try and get fit so somebody at work told me about c25k. Its been years since i have done any real physical...

So at a ripe old age of 48 i decided to start to try and get fit so somebody at ...

ade66

•10 years ago

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Just came on here to swank, basically... :)

For my very first 5k-straight run I recorded a time of 33:24. Last week I managed it in 32:37 and last night I came in at a stellar 31:35 Oh, yeah! (I'm...

For my very first 5k-straight run I recorded a time of 33:24. Last week I manage...

hose1975

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R2 - phew!!

Hello lovely runners :) Just back from run 2 of week 5 and I'm HOT! It's very warm here today and I've not been this red-faced since I did my very first C25k...

Hello lovely runners :) Just back from run 2 of week 5 and I'm HOT! It's very w...

atomic

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Just found this behind a plant pot blathering on about a trolley.

Not sure what to do?

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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Whoop, whoop....

Did it!!!!!! I ran for 20 mins...the last couple of mins weren't easy - I was praying that after Laura had said that there were only 2 minutes left that I...

Did it!!!!!! I ran for 20 mins...the last couple of mins weren't easy - I was p...

runningknitter

Graduate•10 years ago

17 Replies

couch to 5

hi everyone.i just finish the couch to 5 programm.i am happy and pround George

George72

•10 years ago

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hi it's Kenneth

to day hade breakfast and then me and my mate went for a long walk and I am just back in the house. it was from 930am to 130pm and I walked a total of 10828...

to day hade breakfast and then me and my mate went for a long walk and I am just...

kennethp

•10 years ago

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Week six run two done. Doesn't seem to be getting any easier !

Completed it last night and was a bit of a tough one but I got there . I suppose I'm maybe expecting too much too soon ???

Completed it last night and was a bit of a tough one but I got there . I suppose...

Jakerook

•10 years ago

4 Replies

I have just signed up for my 1st Parkrun

...and I am already feeling nervous about it! I know from my past few runs that I am easilt capable of running 5k, so what is that all about?! Hopefully...

...and I am already feeling nervous about it! I know from my past few runs tha...

Maysie1

Graduate•10 years ago

19 Replies

I blame you lot

I went into Boots for makeup this morning and came out with the 30 day shred DVD!!!! I realise that the first step in achieving the wonderful things it claims...

I went into Boots for makeup this morning and came out with the 30 day shred DVD...

Thp42

Graduate•10 years ago

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Friday's Fastest - Aussie's 1 Mile Challenge...

Yep - now THAT was hard work! Morning all, Aussie here typing from the recovery lounge in SW London with some Chocolate Recovery Milk and about 16 litres of...

Yep - now THAT was hard work! Morning all, Aussie here typing from the recover...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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SLOW AND ERRATIC, NOW HIGH AND ECSTATIC!

Not sure I'm fond of stats. They tell me I am erratic and slow and then quick for a short burst then mainly slow again. BUT lovely peeps, nur to stats and...

Not sure I'm fond of stats. They tell me I am erratic and slow and then quick f...

Slookie

Graduate•10 years ago

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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

I can't get the writing any bigger to thank my wonderful forum friends and especially my anonymous donaters from C25Kers! Would love to thank you personally...

I can't get the writing any bigger to thank my wonderful forum friends and espec...

Nellyharte

Graduate•10 years ago

8 Replies

No running for up to 6 weeks

Had my physio appointment last night with my bad knee. He says I've possibly got some minor cartilage damage and damage to the pes anserine tendons (!). He...

Had my physio appointment last night with my bad knee. He says I've possibly go...

Peter_B

Graduate•10 years ago

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Feeling stressed

I'm a bit stressed at the moment and didn't sleep too well and felt quite deflated when the alarm went off this morning but I could hear Lovely Daughter up and...

I'm a bit stressed at the moment and didn't sleep too well and felt quite deflat...

SexyBexy

Graduate•10 years ago

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MBIUBNFL

Hi I'm Bob just completed day one week one felt very pleased with myself. Family said I'm nuts as next month I'm 67. Must cut down on the beer maybe try diet...

Hi I'm Bob just completed day one week one felt very pleased with myself. Family...

rifraf

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Off the couch

Just got back from my first run since my back went a week ago. An easy 5KM, didn't want to push it too much, but was pleased that my fastest KM split was 7.55,...

Just got back from my first run since my back went a week ago. An easy 5KM, didn...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Foods for running?

What does everyone eat on there running days? For running fuel? This is what I struggle with getting the right foods inside me. ;-)

What does everyone eat on there running days? For running fuel? This is what I s...

Belindauk

Graduate•10 years ago

15 Replies

Week 8 Run 2

Sorry guys but I have ignored all of your good advice. Got up this morning and felt really good and couldn't wait to get going so had some cornflakes, yoghurt...

Sorry guys but I have ignored all of your good advice. Got up this morning and ...

paul727

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wk5run2

After the disappointment of not completing run 2 on Wednesday. That is all behind me as I have just finished the run, went out first thing this morning and...

After the disappointment of not completing run 2 on Wednesday. That is all behi...

jadaromi

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

Lopsided?

I recently bought new running shoes. Proper running ones, unlike my ancient all-purpose sneakers. I went to a store that specializes in running and had my...

I recently bought new running shoes. Proper running ones, unlike my ancient all-...

runswithdogs

Graduate•10 years ago

12 Replies

Bad feet

Hi anyone know best way to get rid of plantar fasciitis:)

sonic1

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Running in the Dark

it's a whole other thing, isn't it? Now kids are back at school and work in full swing again and Autumn is upon us suddenly, the only times I can get out to...

it's a whole other thing, isn't it? Now kids are back at school and work in fu...

Rignold

•10 years ago

8 Replies

hi it's Kenneth

to day I went a very long walk and I got 3.13 miles done by the time I got home tomorrow I am going to try to do better then that and I will let everyone know...

to day I went a very long walk and I got 3.13 miles done by the time I got home ...

kennethp

•10 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2014

An old timer needing some feedback from C25Kers

15 year old graduate, and National Judo hopeful

A question for the gentlemen

Well. I have only gone and........

week 2 finished

Stiff calf muscle - I should have stuck to normal routine.

First week

Just came on here to swank, basically... :)

W5R2 - phew!!

Just found this behind a plant pot blathering on about a trolley.

Whoop, whoop....

couch to 5

hi it's Kenneth

Week six run two done. Doesn't seem to be getting any easier !

I have just signed up for my 1st Parkrun

I blame you lot

Friday's Fastest - Aussie's 1 Mile Challenge...

SLOW AND ERRATIC, NOW HIGH AND ECSTATIC!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

No running for up to 6 weeks

Feeling stressed

MBIUBNFL

Off the couch

Foods for running?

Week 8 Run 2

Wk5run2

Lopsided?

Bad feet

Running in the Dark

hi it's Kenneth

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