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W4r2

This morning I learnt that my state of mind affects my ability to run. I had problems with my iPod and couldn't hear anything through my headphones. Being...

This morning I learnt that my state of mind affects my ability to run. I had pr...

Lizieo

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 8 & the rules of mathematics...

Last night was my first run of week 8 and I was a bit anxious before hand. But I put my faith in Laura and the programme and went for it. I was so pleased I...

Last night was my first run of week 8 and I was a bit anxious before hand. But I...

Sarah-A

Graduate•9 years ago

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That's me done!

Just got home from week 9 run 3 - so I guess I did it! From January 19th and week 1 run 1 when I thought I'd die after running for 60 seconds at a stretch, to...

Just got home from week 9 run 3 - so I guess I did it! From January 19th and we...

EmmainCrete

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R1

I did it. Yippee. I'm so proud of myself. i was gonna repeat last run but decided to move forward. I'm glad I pushed myself. My right foot goes numb towards...

I did it. Yippee. I'm so proud of myself. i was gonna repeat last run but decide...

D2change

•9 years ago

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Feeling a tad sad!!

Feeling a bit sad. My friend who got me started on c25k through posting her progress on FB has been suffering with her hip and had to stop running for a while....

Feeling a bit sad. My friend who got me started on c25k through posting her prog...

Toonlou24

Graduate•9 years ago

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I ran for a total of 16 minutes -Laura said so!

Hi. I have just finished week 4 run 3. In run 1 when I heard Laura saying I had run for a total of 16 minutes I was smiling to myself as I remembered how I...

Hi. I have just finished week 4 run 3. In run 1 when I heard Laura saying I ha...

Trish_h

Graduate•9 years ago

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Got through W4R1!!!!!!

Have been lurking online for a while. But just had to share that I ran w4r1 today. And ran it all. All of the 16 minutes. I should have been running yesterday,...

Have been lurking online for a while. But just had to share that I ran w4r1 toda...

sellk

•9 years ago

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Legs so sore...

I am on week 4 run 2 and I wasn't out of breath. Calm, steady and slow (3.5 distance in total) but my legs along the fronts are so sore despite a long warm up...

I am on week 4 run 2 and I wasn't out of breath. Calm, steady and slow (3.5 dist...

MichPet77

Graduate•9 years ago

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My daughter, my conscience

I had decided not to run tonight due to having had a b*gger of a day at work, but on arriving home my wonderful, wonderful daughter said "Go on Dad, if you run...

I had decided not to run tonight due to having had a b*gger of a day at work, bu...

5kOrBust

Graduate•9 years ago

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Havant Parkrun

After reading Rob and his Westie's positive assessment of his first parkrun I thought I would follow in his footsteps and try my luck. It will be my first...

After reading Rob and his Westie's positive assessment of his first parkrun I th...

Frank-ntj

•9 years ago

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Yet another run i will have to repeat

Beginning to feel like i dont even deserve to graduate

operation2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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one thing then another!

So here's where I'm at. Sunday I ran with the start of a cold, it went great, felt better for it and glad I did it. I've been nursing said cold for 3 days...

So here's where I'm at. Sunday I ran with the start of a cold, it went great, f...

Northernspirit

Graduate•9 years ago

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RUNNY NOSE RUN!

It must be a guy thing. Ladies never forget. Without fail, I always forget. ALWAYS! Without fail, I ALWAYS leave the house without taking at least 12 toilet...

It must be a guy thing. Ladies never forget. Without fail, I always forget. ALWA...

danzargo

Graduate•9 years ago

40 Replies

Trainers

Hi, just wondered if anyone can give me advice on which are best running trainers to get? I am on tight budget so can't spend a fortune, but now I know I am...

Hi, just wondered if anyone can give me advice on which are best running trainer...

Deb1510

•9 years ago

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Bournemouthand Poole park runs

Has anyone done the bournemouth or poole park runs? Im so tempted to do one but im only on week 7 of c25k and I really think I should complete that first. But...

Has anyone done the bournemouth or poole park runs? Im so tempted to do one but ...

ddmm

•9 years ago

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:):):) Wk9 Run 3 Done!! on my 57th Birthday

Despite a head cold, feeling under the weather I did my final run today, went better than I expected! Being able to run for 30 minutes on my 57th Birthday felt...

Despite a head cold, feeling under the weather I did my final run today, went be...

resrtas

•9 years ago

15 Replies

running speeds?

Hello all A quick question... has your running speed slowed from week 1 to week 4. my thought is, if week 1 you are running for a minute and week 4 you are...

Hello all A quick question... has your running speed slowed from week 1 to week...

sbrown1264

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2 completed :)

Just completed Wk2 R3 and it's all good, I was slower than usual - just couldn't get my legs moving faster today - but I the 90 seconds all seemed to be over...

Just completed Wk2 R3 and it's all good, I was slower than usual - just couldn't...

Rolyat_Adnama

Graduate•9 years ago

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Not out of breath! (mostly)

I am absolutely amazed - I managed W6R2 this morning and I was hardly out of breath at all. My legs were hurting and I have a minor knee niggle which is why I...

I am absolutely amazed - I managed W6R2 this morning and I was hardly out of bre...

Sophster

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Garmin forerunner

If anyone is thinking of splashing out 35% off at the moment.......

Doglets05

Graduate•9 years ago

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W5 R3 tomorrow... 20 minutes... Tips??

Any tips on getting through tomorrow's 20 minute run?? I did the 2 x 8 minutes yesterday and although I managed it I was struggling by the end of the second...

Any tips on getting through tomorrow's 20 minute run?? I did the 2 x 8 minutes ...

snowhillsteph

Graduate•9 years ago

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Done my first sub 30 min 5k yesterday.

Well almost 5k - 4.79km (i have 3 set routes, one is flat and about 4 mile, another is moderately flat and just over 3 mile and the run i done yesterday is...

Well almost 5k - 4.79km (i have 3 set routes, one is flat and about 4 mile, an...

Prism_

•9 years ago

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A Different Kind of Shoe Porn!

Here are my new shoes. Unable as I am to run properly, I thought I'd share these! New theatre clogs, with lots of support, a decent heel-toe drop and lots of...

Here are my new shoes. Unable as I am to run properly, I thought I'd share these...

AllieG

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk 2 run 3

Well, the running socks arrived yesterday so I was looking forward to trying them out and I love them 😍😍😍 thanks for all the messages everyone it's really...

Well, the running socks arrived yesterday so I was looking forward to trying the...

Tiaralou

Graduate•9 years ago

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W2R3 complete! 😆

Can't believe it, just completed week 2! Feeling really good and positive. Never thought I would hear myself say this but I am really enjoying it. Having said...

Can't believe it, just completed week 2! Feeling really good and positive. Never...

Deb1510

•9 years ago

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Shuffle up on the Injury Couch please.

I have been encountering discomfort/pain in my knees after running for the last 10 days or so. On Sunday night, (W3R1) I had pain during my run for the first...

I have been encountering discomfort/pain in my knees after running for the last ...

Dunder2004

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running in the rain!

Thought I'd share this with everyone. I forced myself out for my first post-grad run last night, despite the gloom and drizzle. Ten minutes in, the heavens...

Thought I'd share this with everyone. I forced myself out for my first post-grad...

Originaltigger

Graduate•9 years ago

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5k, done! :D

Ah, that felt amazing! Went out this evening with the intention of just running 30 minutes without stopping. I'd gone out too fast the last few times (even...

Ah, that felt amazing! Went out this evening with the intention of just running...

Wristy

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

Hands up if.....

You've done W9 R2 and are manically planning to try and be able to graduate at Park Run this Sat and still get daughter all done up and up to NEC in time for...

You've done W9 R2 and are manically planning to try and be able to graduate at ...

Potty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Graduates: what time did u complete your first ever 5k in?

And whats your average time now?

operation2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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All posts for March 2015

W4r2

Week 8 & the rules of mathematics...

That's me done!

W4R1

Feeling a tad sad!!

I ran for a total of 16 minutes -Laura said so!

Got through W4R1!!!!!!

Legs so sore...

My daughter, my conscience

Havant Parkrun

Yet another run i will have to repeat

one thing then another!

RUNNY NOSE RUN!

Trainers

Bournemouthand Poole park runs

:):):) Wk9 Run 3 Done!! on my 57th Birthday

running speeds?

Week 2 completed :)

Not out of breath! (mostly)

Garmin forerunner

W5 R3 tomorrow... 20 minutes... Tips??

Done my first sub 30 min 5k yesterday.

A Different Kind of Shoe Porn!

Wk 2 run 3

W2R3 complete! 😆

Shuffle up on the Injury Couch please.

Running in the rain!

5k, done! :D

Hands up if.....

Graduates: what time did u complete your first ever 5k in?

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