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Triathlon

Well I graduated the C25K program in April of last year. Its been a while since I last posted, so just thought I'd give an update on where I am up to. I have...

Well I graduated the C25K program in April of last year. Its been a while since ...

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Wish me luck...

...W5R3 tomorrow morning! Nervous doesn't begin to cover it. On one level I know I'm physically capable and that the block is a mental one really which I will...

...W5R3 tomorrow morning! Nervous doesn't begin to cover it. On one level I know...

abigettinghealthy

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Slinkylinky done w9r1

Yay! Sue just 2 away from graduation, we went out in the grotty weather today, but it felt good and she's doing very well, she say's she will treat herself to...

Yay! Sue just 2 away from graduation, we went out in the grotty weather today, ...

davelinksGraduate

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The bad run

I knew it was coming - it was all feeling too good and passing without incident! After the last couple of runs feeling great I did W6R2 this evening. I'd had...

I knew it was coming - it was all feeling too good and passing without incident!...

melly4012Graduate

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Week8 run1

Run1 done. Thought I'd do it on the treadmill with the weather being bad, I lasted about 5 mins before boredom set in. Waited for rain stop then ventured out....

Run1 done. Thought I'd do it on the treadmill with the weather being bad, I last...

Monkey25Graduate

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W6 done! Got my mojo back!

What a day! Torrential rain this morning and so windy, dull and cold all day. I wasn't looking forward to running this evening, in fact I was talking myself...

What a day! Torrential rain this morning and so windy, dull and cold all day. I...

Pushing60Graduate

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Yay, W6R1 done! 😊

Well you were all right those of you who said this one was unexpectedly tough. For the first time my legs felt heavy and a bit sluggish during the first 5...

Well you were all right those of you who said this one was unexpectedly tough. F...

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W9 R3 - tomorrow

that's it temperature cleared I'm going to do my graduate run tommrow moring bright and early wish me luck ;)

that's it temperature cleared I'm going to do my graduate run tommrow moring bri...

Nick_Buddha_12Graduate

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Post-break 5K

So, my first 5K (actually 5.6K don't you know!) after a couple of weeks off wasn't great. I am not at all surprised knowing myself the way I do but still, it...

So, my first 5K (actually 5.6K don't you know!) after a couple of weeks off wasn...

yatescoGraduate

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Slow Italian

Hi everyone! I just finish my w8r2, that on my app is 30 minutes. I got to finish but I ran only 3,57 km. Any advice to learn to go faster? 🙂 Goodnight from...

Hi everyone! I just finish my w8r2, that on my app is 30 minutes. I got to finis...

Paola100Graduate

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W9R3 - I made it through the storm!

Well, I finally got there! I have just come in from completing the last C25K run, and I feel fine! I had been hoping to go out yesterday but the weather was a...

Well, I finally got there! I have just come in from completing the last C25K run...

Katie204Graduate

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Back to it!!

For one reason or another, mainly holiday related as in didn't want to run too close to hols in case I fell and broke something, was intending to run on...

For one reason or another, mainly holiday related as in didn't want to run too c...

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It's fine... I ran today.

The pure heady cocktail of this time of the year and the sheer joy I get from my running... what a combination! I have been running, regularly, three times a...

The pure heady cocktail of this time of the year and the sheer joy I get from my...

OldflossAdministrator

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Week 8 complete! tommorow is wk 9 run 1 eek!!

I have not posted on here at all this time round as this is my third attempt at completing the course! i have been doing amazing having only last time making...

I have not posted on here at all this time round as this is my third attempt at ...

gbenningtonGraduate

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Running for weight loss app

R1W1 I have completed the first run in this new app. Its kind of like c25k but it takes in your experience and creates your own work out.

R1W1 I have completed the first run in this new app. Its kind of like c25k but ...

alarkin1979Graduate

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My latest running tune

I've had this on my running playlist for a couple of weeks... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz2GVlQkn4Q Maybe not to everyone's taste but I've been enjoying...

I've had this on my running playlist for a couple of weeks... https://www.youtub...

MarkyDGraduate

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Finally starting week 6

I completed week 5 on Friday and work (yes on a bank holiday!), parental responsibilities and social plans have meant I only just have the chance now. I really...

I completed week 5 on Friday and work (yes on a bank holiday!), parental respons...

Talulah1984Graduate

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100 miles in a month 😃

I have run more than a 100 miles (107 to be precise) this month. I see all the benefits of it. From not being able to run for a minute I can now run an hour...

I have run more than a 100 miles (107 to be precise) this month. I see all the b...

Sivaram007Graduate

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Tips for someone on long term Injury Couch needed...

Hello, I wonder if there are a few of you out there who have befallen injury, and have been out of action for quite some time? I could do with some...

Hello, I wonder if there are a few of you out there who have befallen injury, an...

letsgoletsgoGraduate

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I think I may have become a little bit obsessed....

Ummm I think I may have become a little bit obsessed with this running malarkey and I've not even graduated yet! Lol As well as keep looking at trainers and...

Ummm I think I may have become a little bit obsessed with this running malarkey ...

SlinkyminkyGraduate

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I've officially Outrun May

Hi All, Sorry I've not been around for a while. I've been busy trying to hit my target of 50 miles to run in May for Macmillan. Well news just in, I have...

Hi All, Sorry I've not been around for a while. I've been busy trying to hit m...

ElsieWGraduate

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Graduation setback :(

I was planning to have my graduation yesterday but got struck down with a tummy bug. I was less than pleased. After not eating for two days, I was feeling much...

I was planning to have my graduation yesterday but got struck down with a tummy ...

hannah141Graduate

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Week 5 Run 1

Whoop whoop wk5 run 1 done and found it the most enjoyable so far. Onwards and upwards!! Hope everyone running today has a good one x

Whoop whoop wk5 run 1 done and found it the most enjoyable so far. Onwards and ...

SlinkyminkyGraduate

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Week 6 RIP

'You're officially a runner now' she said !!!! Yep , Lauta uttered those magical words today and I did a lilltle dance for joy ( in my head of course) cos if...

'You're officially a runner now' she said !!!! Yep , Lauta uttered those magical...

IndizuluGraduate

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Feeling defeated.

Feeling so sorry for myself I could cry, can't believe it was only the other week that I ran my first parkrun and I've not been for a run since. Had a crazy...

Feeling so sorry for myself I could cry, can't believe it was only the other wee...

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Motivation is difficult.

Hello I'm new, I'm not very smart phone able so this couch to 5k is proving comical. So now I'm on week 2, and learnt a really important lesson don't look...

Hello I'm new, I'm not very smart phone able so this couch to 5k is proving comi...

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Finding Laura!?!

Can anyone tell me the best Couch25k app to use? There seem to be a few: some free and others not. I've downloaded the NHS version which has Sarah Millican as...

Can anyone tell me the best Couch25k app to use? There seem to be a few: some fr...

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W9R2...nearly there!

Another beautiful sunny morning again in Devon, can't quite believe the finish line is so close! Had a good run this morning, I sped up on some of the 'easier'...

Another beautiful sunny morning again in Devon, can't quite believe the finish l...

louisellaGraduate

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I have now run for 3 miles!

I Manage to run for 35 minutes 2 weeks ago Upon completing of C25K, I kept pushing myself but to get to 3 miles but as I'm still quite slow I only got to 2.7...

I Manage to run for 35 minutes 2 weeks ago Upon completing of C25K, I kept pushi...

Ruby0265Graduate

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Wk5 here I come.....

Huffing n a puffin and a panting..... 😁 **UPDATE** cue Elton John..... \"I'm still standing better than I ever did, Looking like a true survivor, feeling like...

Huffing n a puffin and a panting..... 😁 **UPDATE** cue Elton John..... \"I'm st...

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