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Very down - but not out!

Procrastinated for hours, finding every stupid reason not to do W2R2 today. Being honest, I was dreading it! Finally got moving despite myself, then the...

Procrastinated for hours, finding every stupid reason not to do W2R2 today. Bei...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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To the gremlins. With feeling!

This lyric came up in my playlist on my run today and I would like to dedicate it to the gremlins: They will not force us They will stop degrading us They...

This lyric came up in my playlist on my run today and I would like to dedicate i...

AnneDroid

Graduate•7 years ago

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Result!

Well I did it - week 9, run 3 this afternoon and the Scottish weather felt almost tropical - 12°c albeit dismally grey. By the 20min mark it (I) felt HOT and...

Well I did it - week 9, run 3 this afternoon and the Scottish weather felt almos...

Gump73

Graduate•7 years ago

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Think I got home just in time

Week 7: run 2 It was sunny and decidedly not cold when I left the house and now it is very decidedly Not either of those things. On Monday I discovered on of...

Week 7: run 2 It was sunny and decidedly not cold when I left the house and now ...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6r3

Well it's done on a mild damp morning. found it OK till last couple minutes then I had to push myself. Didn't help that llooneytunes was off and had a wee...

Well it's done on a mild damp morning. found it OK till last couple minutes the...

Linda_pink

Graduate•7 years ago

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I'm back!

I had a few very quiet weeks due to horrible weather, overload of work (I work full time), looking after my two children (1 and 5) whilst looking after my...

I had a few very quiet weeks due to horrible weather, overload of work (I work f...

Sinouche

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R3

Well I did it :) main problem I found was my glasses kept steaming up!! Even managed a wee sprint for the last minute. To say am proud of myself an mrs L is an...

Well I did it :) main problem I found was my glasses kept steaming up!! Even man...

Llooneytunes

Graduate•7 years ago

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For anybody who has yet to go to parkrun

http://blog.parkrun.com/uk/2016/12/01/why-i-loveparkrun/

Bazza1234

Graduate•7 years ago

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Moving on! (W6r1)

I made it! At long, long last I've moved past week five! Rather later than intended, as I didn't get out until about 9.40, but despite the dark, the damp, and...

I made it! At long, long last I've moved past week five! Rather later than inten...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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Gremlins won

Hi all, I ran 5k Friday , walked 5k Saturday as I volunteered at parkrun and was tail walker. I did 5 k on Sunday , I went out this evening and completed 2.5 k...

Hi all, I ran 5k Friday , walked 5k Saturday as I volunteered at parkrun and was...

Cuig1975

•7 years ago

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Race Video - I didn't know they were a thing!!!

So today I received a link from the race I did on Saturday to my personal Race Video!!!! I didn't even know such a thing existed!!! Trying to spot myself in...

So today I received a link from the race I did on Saturday to my personal Race V...

Meintheuniverse

Graduate•7 years ago

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A balmy evening final run

I did it! I got home from work and went for my last 30 minute run of the programme. My husband, who started running with me after he realised by week 2 that I...

I did it! I got home from work and went for my last 30 minute run of the program...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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It's foggy out!

Well it was at 6.15 this morning! First post grad run and without Laura too and it went really well. I managed to do the 5k in 35 minutes this time, two...

Well it was at 6.15 this morning! First post grad run and without Laura too and ...

loisamelia

Graduate•7 years ago

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Winter running - help!

I've been succesfully running regular 5ks since October, approximately 3 times per week including a weekend Parkrun; however, last night I experienced my first...

I've been succesfully running regular 5ks since October, approximately 3 times p...

Simonc25k

Graduate•7 years ago

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Santa runs anyone?

Has anyone done a Santa run this year (or in a previous year)? I have one coming up on Saturday. It seemed a good idea at the time when I registered but now...

Has anyone done a Santa run this year (or in a previous year)? I have one coming...

AnneDroid

Graduate•7 years ago

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day 1 week 1

After much procrastination I finally did day 1, at the gym on the treadmill. For me the most difficult aspect has been motivating myself to get started. The...

After much procrastination I finally did day 1, at the gym on the treadmill. For...

supahotchick

•7 years ago

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Didn't expect that this year.

Just jogged 5K without stopping in just over 34 minutes. I started the program 6 weeks ago and as a previous runner I figured if I can run 1 mile I should be...

Just jogged 5K without stopping in just over 34 minutes. I started the program 6...

Deconditioned

•7 years ago

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I Did It !!!

Nearly 12 months ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer and 11 months ago had a mastectomy. Getting in touch with my mortality was a bit of a shocker, but I...

Nearly 12 months ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer and 11 months ago had a ...

Razouski

•7 years ago

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Slippery, muddy surface

Any advice on the best trainers to use in wet and muddy conditions . I've nearly ended up on my backside several times so am wondering if I need to change? As...

Any advice on the best trainers to use in wet and muddy conditions . I've nearly...

janey38

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R2

So after my post last week bemoaning that work and life was getting in in the way of my C25K, I managed to fit in W2R2 yesterday, and have R3 in the diary for...

So after my post last week bemoaning that work and life was getting in in the wa...

Sarah1703

•7 years ago

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Week 7 run 3 done!

I little slower but enjoyable and do-able. only 2 weeks to go!

Jamseeboy

•7 years ago

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W8 R1 - cold butt

I was meant to start W8 on Saturday but packed so much into the day (Christmas stuff) that I just...didn't. So I am a couple of days behind where I should be....

I was meant to start W8 on Saturday but packed so much into the day (Christmas s...

Sofargoner

Graduate•7 years ago

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The pain of not running...for two weeks!😩

Only managed one run back after a nasty virus before going down with another flu-like cold which then turned in to Laryngitis! Still coughing away this...

Only managed one run back after a nasty virus before going down with another flu...

Sandraj39

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5 R1 times three!

Just started Week Five and had my best run yet. I was hardly looking/thinking about the time and could probably have carried on. Despite missing last Friday's...

Just started Week Five and had my best run yet. I was hardly looking/thinking ab...

twolungs

•7 years ago

1 Reply

I'm on Week 7!!!! And how important is Rest Day?

Hi guys!! I'm on Week 7 and I'm so proud of myself. I even did my last run alone. My husband wasn't riding his bike next to me like he usually does. He serves...

Hi guys!! I'm on Week 7 and I'm so proud of myself. I even did my last run alone...

Sodaonthesofa

•7 years ago

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Has Laura lost her stopwatch?

My gremlins nearly won - W2R1 today. I made it but really really only just. At my age my maximum heart rate is 149 and I apparently got to about 120.... I...

My gremlins nearly won - W2R1 today. I made it but really really only just. At...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running with extra weight...

Okay - fair warning: Frankness to Follow In the 6 months prior to starting the C25k program, I lost 3 stone 4lbs. I decided then that I was going to put on my...

Okay - fair warning: Frankness to Follow In the 6 months prior to starting the C...

RuNananana

Graduate•7 years ago

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Made friends with The Treadmill.... 1st Post Grad Run

So I was prepping my morning gear last night when I realized that most of my running-outside gear was in the laundry. I resolved that I was going to make...

So I was prepping my morning gear last night when I realized that most of my run...

RuNananana

Graduate•7 years ago

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That was tough

Did week 5 run 2 this morning - really didn't want to do it before I headed out as I was booked to play golf at lunchtime but forced myself out - second eight...

Did week 5 run 2 this morning - really didn't want to do it before I headed out ...

davidy233

•7 years ago

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Back where I began

2nd week back running after another 3-week break. Completed Week 6 again last week and started Week 7 today - along the canal at Aynho where I did my very...

2nd week back running after another 3-week break. Completed Week 6 again last w...

runningphobe_no_more

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

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Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2016

Very down - but not out!

To the gremlins. With feeling!

Result!

Think I got home just in time

W6r3

I'm back!

W6R3

For anybody who has yet to go to parkrun

Moving on! (W6r1)

Gremlins won

Race Video - I didn't know they were a thing!!!

A balmy evening final run

It's foggy out!

Winter running - help!

Santa runs anyone?

day 1 week 1

Didn't expect that this year.

I Did It !!!

Slippery, muddy surface

W2R2

Week 7 run 3 done!

W8 R1 - cold butt

The pain of not running...for two weeks!😩

W5 R1 times three!

I'm on Week 7!!!! And how important is Rest Day?

Has Laura lost her stopwatch?

Running with extra weight...

Made friends with The Treadmill.... 1st Post Grad Run

That was tough

Back where I began

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