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Enjoying the outdoors

I used to always run on the treadmill . Having a break of about 3years my partner decided to take up running in October so I did the plan with him. He gave up...

I used to always run on the treadmill . Having a break of about 3years my partne...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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6 Months since graduation.... a long road at times.

Unbelievable... I graduated 6 months ago to the day... where does the time go??? :-) It's probably taken me those 6 months to sort my brain out re PB's, the...

Unbelievable... I graduated 6 months ago to the day... where does the time go???...

AndyD

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2 D1. I can't see myself running for over 2 minutes :-(

So... even do it was chilly outside and I didn't want to, I went and did the first run of week 2. Whilst running, all I could think of was that if it was so...

So... even do it was chilly outside and I didn't want to, I went and did the fir...

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•9 years ago

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My daughter did W1R1 today! :-)

She's 11 and ran all of the runs with no unscheduled breaks. I'm so proud of her :-)

She's 11 and ran all of the runs with no unscheduled breaks. I'm so proud of her...

Potty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Motivate me!

Help!im on w8r2 and I can't find the go in me to do the third! I know exercise boosts energy levels but I feel too tired to go out and it's making me behind in...

Help!im on w8r2 and I can't find the go in me to do the third! I know exercise b...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Graduated!!

Got a bit carried away at the start of my graduation run, after being inspired by the marathon, I began slightly too fast but finished ok. Where did those nine...

Got a bit carried away at the start of my graduation run, after being inspired b...

Nick_Jae

Graduate•9 years ago

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Nobody said it was easy...No one ever said it would be this hard.Oh, take me back to the start. (apologies to Chris Martin)

Hello everyone, It has been almost 3 years since my last post. I finished the programme in October 2012 and our Canadian winter (and plantar fasciitis)...

Hello everyone, It has been almost 3 years since my last post. I finished the pr...

canuckgirl

Graduate•9 years ago

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Eeek Week 8

Had a really lovely run on Saturday finishing Week 7. Started Week 8 this evening - aaargh!!! Got to the end (hurrah) but every step was horrible. When Laura...

Had a really lovely run on Saturday finishing Week 7. Started Week 8 this evenin...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Run 1 done!

Even had a smile on my face!!

Reidy

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7R2 - bad one :(

I managed W6R3 and W7R1 (only just, mind), but the gremlins beat me about 20 minutes into the W7R2 yesterday. Walked a wee bit then did another 7 minutes....

I managed W6R3 and W7R1 (only just, mind), but the gremlins beat me about 20 min...

JM1888

Graduate•9 years ago

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Just about to get going...W1R1

Wish me luck!! Here I go for the first time in 2015!

Reidy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Overweight 50 something prepares to create a shock

Over the last ten, ok being honest, 15 years I have gradually watched myself expand and my fitness levels erode away to something akin to insignificant. I'm...

Over the last ten, ok being honest, 15 years I have gradually watched myself exp...

Sakman21

•9 years ago

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What music gets you motivated?

What music do you listen to while you run? What songs/artists get you into a good rhythm? Go!

What music do you listen to while you run? What songs/artists get you into a go...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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First Week 4 run yesterday!

Completed my first Week 4 run yesterday. I started the programme at the beginning of the Easter holidays with my mum, but now I'm back at uni, I had to start...

Completed my first Week 4 run yesterday. I started the programme at the beginnin...

elizabethamyolivier

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Still running 11 month on - (inspired by Frocky)

I graduated some day last June. I did most of my runs along the lake starting after a 1 km walk from my house, simply because I do not like the idea of taking...

I graduated some day last June. I did most of my runs along the lake starting af...

Pigivi

•9 years ago

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I know it's naughty but I had to go back out ...

... I know before everyone tells me off that I should be resting today because i ran yesterday .... After falling and not completing 28 minutes all I've done...

... I know before everyone tells me off that I should be resting today because i...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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3rd Time lucky

Completely new to these forums. I have attempted the couch to 5k twice before now, first time round I got to running 25 mins, the second time I got to one...

Completely new to these forums. I have attempted the couch to 5k twice before ...

brookes111

•9 years ago

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W4R2. Attempt failure. Big Style

So I rested my ankle for 3 days and set off at lunch time for my second run of week 4. 5 minute walk. Doing well. Then Laura tells me to get ready to run. And...

So I rested my ankle for 3 days and set off at lunch time for my second run of w...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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Bit disappointed

Hi all I have today completed wk 7 r 2 but i found this so much harder than the last 2 longer runs...almost as soon as i started to run my knees and calves...

Hi all I have today completed wk 7 r 2 but i found this so much harder than the...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Week 1, Run 1 - Lets do this!

Wow, week 1, run 1 completed on my journey from couch to 5k - which is a pretty much good description of where Ive started and where Im going. The run itself...

Wow, week 1, run 1 completed on my journey from couch to 5k - which is a pretty ...

cate_mills

•9 years ago

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Cheap sports bra?

I'm an *ahem* 'larger lady' and my trusty and rather ancient sports bra recently collapsed under the strain. I didn't have the chance to get to a sports shop...

I'm an *ahem* 'larger lady' and my trusty and rather ancient sports bra recently...

Rolyat_Adnama

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk 7 Run 2 and cheating on Laura...

So I did Wk7 run 1 with Laura and her terrible music, then I played around with my husband's ipod nano (not a euphemism) and found that on Nike+ you can set a...

So I did Wk7 run 1 with Laura and her terrible music, then I played around with...

Rolyat_Adnama

Graduate•9 years ago

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Restarting after 2 years

Hi! This is my third attempt. I've had a two year lay-off due to laziness, sore calves and a bit of ill health. Week 5 was my nemesis previously so this time...

Hi! This is my third attempt. I've had a two year lay-off due to laziness, sore ...

KANdoit

•9 years ago

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Started all Over Again from Zero

If you are a C25K graduate and missed a few weeks of running or you are new into the program? You might want to read my experience. I was back in England in...

If you are a C25K graduate and missed a few weeks of running or you are new int...

azharalkindi

Graduate•9 years ago

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Thanks all and w3 done!!!!!

Hi all, thank you all for so many welcoming replies to my first post last week. Since then have had a really poorly young man to look after but have still...

Hi all, thank you all for so many welcoming replies to my first post last week. ...

juju656

•9 years ago

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ouch! & training for a 10k

After the high of completing the 5k parkrun on Saturday, I was changing the bed on Sunday and pulled a muscle in my right butt cheek! Ouch!! So I've not run...

After the high of completing the 5k parkrun on Saturday, I was changing the bed ...

mancunianpoodle

•9 years ago

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Criss Cross or Straight .... No not chips, laces ....

... As the title indicates are you a crisis crossers lacer upper or a straight lace upper? And does it really make any difference?? (I lace straight as I find...

... As the title indicates are you a crisis crossers lacer upper or a straight l...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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How to loose weight!!

Hi all I'm a newbie to this, started couch to 5 k last Monday . My husband is supporting me doing this and he's fantastic motivator . I've not done any...

Hi all I'm a newbie to this, started couch to 5 k last Monday . My husband is su...

Beckyd71

Graduate•9 years ago

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Back again!

Well I am back again after over a week off due to holidays and man I really feel like I have gone backwards. Repeated W6R1 again as it was the last one I did...

Well I am back again after over a week off due to holidays and man I really feel...

kaeunson

•9 years ago

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Half marathon

I've just signed up for my first half marathon in September - has any one got any brilliant training tips?!!!!!

I've just signed up for my first half marathon in September - has any one got an...

happyharris

Graduate•9 years ago

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All posts for April 2015

Enjoying the outdoors

6 Months since graduation.... a long road at times.

Week 2 D1. I can't see myself running for over 2 minutes :-(

My daughter did W1R1 today! :-)

Motivate me!

Graduated!!

Nobody said it was easy...No one ever said it would be this hard.Oh, take me back to the start. (apologies to Chris Martin)

Eeek Week 8

Run 1 done!

W7R2 - bad one :(

Just about to get going...W1R1

Overweight 50 something prepares to create a shock

What music gets you motivated?

First Week 4 run yesterday!

Still running 11 month on - (inspired by Frocky)

I know it's naughty but I had to go back out ...

3rd Time lucky

W4R2. Attempt failure. Big Style

Bit disappointed

Week 1, Run 1 - Lets do this!

Cheap sports bra?

Wk 7 Run 2 and cheating on Laura...

Restarting after 2 years

Started all Over Again from Zero

Thanks all and w3 done!!!!!

ouch! & training for a 10k

Criss Cross or Straight .... No not chips, laces ....

How to loose weight!!

Back again!

Half marathon

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