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W1R2

Wasn't feeling it this morning when the alarm went off at 6.15. Legs were still aching from R1 . But i got up , quick cup of tea, yoghurt drink and some...

Wasn't feeling it this morning when the alarm went off at 6.15. Legs were still ...

paulb67

Graduate•9 years ago

31 Replies

C25K Plus

I finally got round to giving this a go this week. I have been aimlessly doing 5Ks since graduating a month ago ish. I didn't realise how much I missed Laura...

I finally got round to giving this a go this week. I have been aimlessly doing 5...

Peperami66

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 - app went at double slow speed??!!

I completed week 7 and went to do week 8 run 1 this morning. 28 min run no stopping, right, should be easy enough - I was fairly confident, it wasn't raining...

I completed week 7 and went to do week 8 run 1 this morning. 28 min run no stopp...

dotty_segs

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running at 8000 feet!!

I finally had an opportunity to run at quite a high altitude - at 8000 feet along the rim of the Bryce Canyon in Utah, USA. It wasn't a very long run - only...

I finally had an opportunity to run at quite a high altitude - at 8000 feet alon...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Nearly talked myself out of it!

So I've just got back from W4R1. I was planning on going this morning but the rain put me off. Feeling very proud of myself now and very pleased I went!...

So I've just got back from W4R1. I was planning on going this morning but the r...

charlotte1138

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Embarressing moments!

I am happy to report the completion of week 3 and the start of week 4. Happy squeaks!!!!! For today's post I thought I would ask. At least I hope I'm not...

I am happy to report the completion of week 3 and the start of week 4. Happy s...

Peskymousie

•9 years ago

33 Replies

Wk3 run 1

Really was not feeling it tonight. I could have quite happily went to bed after work, tough day, tired head from the get go. Anyhoo... I found some tiny...

Really was not feeling it tonight. I could have quite happily went to bed after ...

cFinn

•9 years ago

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Gegging in on alarkin's motivation pics...

I really love this one (And I've still not been for a jog. Bit of a walk through the fields to see the sun, but my legs are still on the sore side! May have...

I really love this one (And I've still not been for a jog. Bit of a walk throug...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Back on the horse. Despite a minor poop in the road - W9R1

Today I decided to kill two birds with one stone and run home from work! The walk normally takes half an hour so I took a chance and decided to lenghten my...

Today I decided to kill two birds with one stone and run home from work! The wal...

lucieiecul

•9 years ago

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Like the lazy coconut tree...

I'm just curious to know what other people think about coconut water, which my sister swears by. It seems way too sweet given the relatively low calorie count....

I'm just curious to know what other people think about coconut water, which my s...

Prune

•9 years ago

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Am I off the IC....?

Well by Jove I bloody well think I am! Did a week 4 run to test the hip and (touches wood) so far all is good....no adverse effects. 4 weeks on no running...

Well by Jove I bloody well think I am! Did a week 4 run to test the hip and (tou...

Northernspirit

Graduate•9 years ago

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2nd off road run! Inspired by the tea fairy!!

Had a day off today and its been a bit of a let down :( Didn't feel like i have achieved much with my time, did manage trip to the vets with George for his...

Had a day off today and its been a bit of a let down :( Didn't feel like i have ...

aliboo70

•9 years ago

37 Replies

Not meant to be

Well first time I tried c25k was a massive fail, second time I got shin splints, third time, my buggy needs a new tyre and no money to buy a new one and no...

Well first time I tried c25k was a massive fail, second time I got shin splints,...

Katiej75

•9 years ago

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for people who think they are running too slow

remember 5.

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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another good quote

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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picture quotes

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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picture quotes of motivation

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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illness break

Well after a miserable week for me and my running buddy last week. Things have picked up a bit so with terror in our hearts yikes. We face thedreaded W5r3 run...

Well after a miserable week for me and my running buddy last week. Things have ...

grahammargaret

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R3. Battle against the elements

I finally managed to complete week 4 despite the cross winds and extremely unseasonable weather. I can't believe how far I've come in such a short time. And...

I finally managed to complete week 4 despite the cross winds and extremely unsea...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

3 Replies

Shin splints

Had a horrible run this evening. W4R1 and had to stop on the 3rd run with shooting pains up the front of my lower leg. I had it a bit on sunday right at the...

Had a horrible run this evening. W4R1 and had to stop on the 3rd run with shooti...

Penfo1d

•9 years ago

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Is it compulsory to stick to the plan??

I've got to week 7 and yesterday managed a thirty min run when I should've only did 25! I feel like I can carry on at thirty minutes or am I supposed to...

I've got to week 7 and yesterday managed a thirty min run when I should've only ...

Slong090277

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

Why didn't you all tell me!!!

I did my wk6 run 3 today! I had been dreading it no walking! What would I do?, how long would I last? Well I did it and surprisingly very comfortable. I went...

I did my wk6 run 3 today! I had been dreading it no walking! What would I do?, h...

iceice_maybe

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

W7 done!

HI all. Was a bit worried about today's run as I found W7R2 really tough on Saturday, but I am pleased to report that run3 was not too bad, of course the...

HI all. Was a bit worried about today's run as I found W7R2 really tough on Sat...

Hopefull-runner

Graduate•9 years ago

2 Replies

Best free time and distance app for IPhone5

Hi, I am about to graduate from C25K on my next run probably Saturday, as I am busy working travelling and staying over before that. My question is according...

Hi, I am about to graduate from C25K on my next run probably Saturday, as I am ...

jenman1

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

Wk 5 r2 ✔️

Whoop whoop ............did it 😯 ......can't believe I first struggled with 60 seconds lol......not looking forward to the next run.......but hay...

Whoop whoop ............did it 😯 ......can't believe I first struggled with 60...

Dawn47

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

Very very happy, sub-30 minute 5k at last!

Hi everyone, Finally managed to pull this off after completing the 9 weeks back in October 2013. I followed a 6 week Runners World plan with the aim of...

Hi everyone, Finally managed to pull this off after completing the 9 weeks back...

andrewhagger

Graduate•9 years ago

18 Replies

Brick Run

Well, finally got round to doing my official 5k with a brick - have done a couple of practice goes at it but without being spectacular. Time is running out...

Well, finally got round to doing my official 5k with a brick - have done a coupl...

Rignold

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Smoothie Recipes on Facebook

I hope this isn't contravening any rules about cross-promotio - it isn't a profit making thing, just an information share. For those of you who are...

I hope this isn't contravening any rules about cross-promotio - it isn't a profi...

Rignold

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Run or Dye!!

Hi to all the running lovelies:) Raised lots for the Devon Air Ambulance and Help for Hero's at Exeter this weekend. We had the most fun ever! Mind you, It was...

Hi to all the running lovelies:) Raised lots for the Devon Air Ambulance and Hel...

carole01

Graduate•9 years ago

13 Replies

Answers please

What goes through your mind on those 25, 28 and 30 minute runs? 1) My work and what I need to do this week 2) My list of chores to finish at home today 3) My...

What goes through your mind on those 25, 28 and 30 minute runs? 1) My work and w...

secretjogger

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2015

W1R2

C25K Plus

Week 8 run 1 - app went at double slow speed??!!

Running at 8000 feet!!

Nearly talked myself out of it!

Embarressing moments!

Wk3 run 1

Gegging in on alarkin's motivation pics...

Back on the horse. Despite a minor poop in the road - W9R1

Like the lazy coconut tree...

Am I off the IC....?

2nd off road run! Inspired by the tea fairy!!

Not meant to be

for people who think they are running too slow

another good quote

picture quotes

picture quotes of motivation

illness break

W4R3. Battle against the elements

Shin splints

Is it compulsory to stick to the plan??

Why didn't you all tell me!!!

W7 done!

Best free time and distance app for IPhone5

Wk 5 r2 ✔️

Very very happy, sub-30 minute 5k at last!

Brick Run

Smoothie Recipes on Facebook

Run or Dye!!

Answers please

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2015

W1R2

C25K Plus

Week 8 run 1 - app went at double slow speed??!!

Running at 8000 feet!!

Nearly talked myself out of it!

Embarressing moments!

Wk3 run 1

Gegging in on alarkin's motivation pics...

Back on the horse. Despite a minor *poop* in the road - W9R1

Like the lazy coconut tree...

Am I off the IC....?

2nd off road run! Inspired by the tea fairy!!

Not meant to be

for people who think they are running too slow

another good quote

picture quotes

picture quotes of motivation

illness break

W4R3. Battle against the elements

Shin splints

Is it compulsory to stick to the plan??

Why didn't you all tell me!!!

W7 done!

Best free time and distance app for IPhone5

Wk 5 r2 ✔️

Very very happy, sub-30 minute 5k at last!

Brick Run

Smoothie Recipes on Facebook

Run or Dye!!

Answers please

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Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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Back on the horse. Despite a minor poop in the road - W9R1