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About to change route and incorporate a hill.......................Yikes!

Well, I'm now on to Week 7, Run 2. Having completed Week 6, Run 3 and Week 7, Run 1, I have been thinking more and more about changing my route now that...

Well, I'm now on to Week 7, Run 2. Having completed Week 6, Run 3 and Week ...

Mrs_Miggins

Graduate•12 years ago

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How fast should I go?

just finished week 1, run 2. So excited to be doing this. Any advice from all you pros out there on how fast I should be walking and running?

just finished week 1, run 2. So excited to be doing this. Any advice from all yo...

MichiganGal

•12 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

I'm so pleased with myself, I almost didn't go out and it was getting later and later, then I spent 20 minutes messing around with clothes only to end up...

I'm so pleased with myself, I almost didn't go out and it was getting later and ...

cattery

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 run 2 - much more sedate this time! :)

Good run on the treadmill as I wasn’t up to going out in the sleet so therefore a much more sedate run than Monday! ;) However, I can happily report that...

Good run on the treadmill as I wasn’t up to going out in the sleet so therefore ...

Minuette

Graduate•12 years ago

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What gadgets are people using? Im using my ipod with Nike + app. Unfortuneately the ipod doesnt have gps so I cant use that side.

tygfuz

Graduate•12 years ago

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Stepping up to the big TWO-OHHHHHH!

I completed W5R2 this morning, in the freezing cold. Definitely need to invest in some warmer running gear for mornings like today! Still, the cold sure...

I completed W5R2 this morning, in the freezing cold. Definitely need to invest ...

ChrisMcB

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 - Running places

I’ve started “running places” this is very exciting for me as it is a real sense of achievement. On Thursday last week I ran to meet some friends for dinner...

I’ve started “running places” this is very exciting for me as it is a real sense...

ClearlyAM

Graduate•12 years ago

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Fit not Fat for 50: Week 3 complete

Week 3 completed last night and still looking forward to the challenges of week 4. I will be in a fairly hilly part of the west coast of Scotland so might try...

Week 3 completed last night and still looking forward to the challenges of week ...

Tapira

Graduate•12 years ago

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Missed a run updated rain...pah, who cares???

<--- that is me!! (metaphorically speaking, I have neither a beard or an oversized bright red nose)) I feel crabby, grumpy and disappointed that I didn't...

<--- that is me!! (metaphorically speaking, I have neither a beard or an oversiz...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Back out there - feels good!

Hi all, Well, subsequent to the ankle injury, with three weeks of no running, I did two walk/runs with OH last week on Tuesday and Thursday , 4 miles...

Hi all, Well, subsequent to the ankle injury, with three weeks of no runn...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 run 3 finished today but it was a REAL REAL struggle.

In the previous weeks I have been ok. I would complain here and there to myself but I aways managed to push myself and it was ok. When I started run 1 of week...

In the previous weeks I have been ok. I would complain here and there to myself ...

Kudzi

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R2 - longest 25 minutes everrr

Just finished W7R2, wow, that was probably my hardest run so far, maybe because I only had 1 day in between, unlike my w6-7 transition where I had two days,...

Just finished W7R2, wow, that was probably my hardest run so far, maybe because ...

Alberto

•12 years ago

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I ran for the frst time in a couple of years today and managed 15 mins without stopping. Always was a plodder of up to 3 miles previously.

this time i would like to use the app which i am hoping will help my stamina. What week should i start at, I was thinking week 5, has anyone else skipped a few...

this time i would like to use the app which i am hoping will help my stamina. Wh...

henrietta

Graduate•12 years ago

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Getting started

Just finished week one. I did it 4 times instead of 3 because quite honestly, my running speed isn't much faster than my walking speed and I wanted to make...

Just finished week one. I did it 4 times instead of 3 because quite honestly, my...

cattery

Graduate•12 years ago

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ooh my new friend is lovely :)

introduced to my new friend today :) (Ali, Beckipeg, Minuette it's whole new obsession! Lol) She tells me I ran 3.49k in 28 mins, my heart rate averaged...

introduced to my new friend today :) (Ali, Beckipeg, Minuette it's whole new obs...

Bxster

Graduate•12 years ago

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When to hit the pavement?

I have just completed my Week one and have now started week 2 run 1. I have so far been running at the gym on the running machine as I haven't had any running...

I have just completed my Week one and have now started week 2 run 1. I have so f...

runforestrun

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 6 run 3 im a runner apparently:)

as normal took me a while to get out for run 4 days to be exact:) finally got in right frame of mind this afternoon, then nearly didnt go cause spent bout...

as normal took me a while to get out for run 4 days to be exact:) finally got in...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 5 completed!

When I started the program (at week 3) 2 weeks ago, never would I have believed I would have been able to run non stop for 20 minutes this early. I won't lie,...

When I started the program (at week 3) 2 weeks ago, never would I have believed ...

Adders

Graduate•12 years ago

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I MUST BE OFF MY HEAD!!!

well decided to go out for w6r2 snowin windy made it so hard but i just managed was the hardest yet .

well decided to go out for w6r2 snowin windy made it so hard but i just managed ...

caroldeaz

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 done

Well I completed my final run of week 8 on Sunday morning it was my quickest yet! I'm doing my first week 9 run tonight so 30 minutes non stop i'm hoping...

Well I completed my final run of week 8 on Sunday morning it was my quickest yet...

Mark181261

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just ran 20 minutes!!!!!!!!

I can't believe i have managed to do this. I was making every excuse not to go out in the snow, tired after nightshift etc... I think the first 10 minutes was...

I can't believe i have managed to do this. I was making every excuse not to go o...

nightingale

•12 years ago

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C25K: Week 3 - I’m having trouble with breathing when I run. Any advice, please?

I don’t seem to be able to get into a rhythm and I am breathing in a shallow way. I don’t smoke and normally have no trouble breathing deeply and slowly, but I...

I don’t seem to be able to get into a rhythm and I am breathing in a shallow way...

jocasta

•12 years ago

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Run 1 of Week 3 - snail mode

Two days ago I was dreading the 3-minute runs. But as it turns out: They aren't that bad! Only two in this week after all. Phew! I woke up with a...

Two days ago I was dreading the 3-minute runs. But as it turns out: They aren't ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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One week on - ankle still a bit sore

Last Tuesday I felt like I had done my ankle some damage - it was sore on the outside of the ankle bone (left) after the run and I didn't feel comfortable...

Last Tuesday I felt like I had done my ankle some damage - it was sore on the ou...

SaCl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is it normal to have numb feet?

hi there, I am repeating the first week (Didn't manage the first week properly as I got a lot of blisters with my new running shoes). My shoes don't rub...

hi there, I am repeating the first week (Didn't manage the first week properly a...

lottyburns

•12 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 done and dusted

I had a great run on Sunday! Those are words I NEVER thought I would hear myself say in a million years! I wasn't confident going out - the increase to...

I had a great run on Sunday! Those are words I NEVER thought I would hear m...

lucylocket10

Graduate•12 years ago

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I done it!

After re doing week 8, I have just completed W9R1 and really cannot believe I have managed to run for 30 minutes! It was touch and go and if it were not for my...

After re doing week 8, I have just completed W9R1 and really cannot believe I ha...

Kcam

•12 years ago

3 Replies

New running shoes. Need to waterproof?

I purchased a pair of running shoes as my original trainers have decided to fall apart. The shop said I need to waterproof them with a spray. I was just...

I purchased a pair of running shoes as my original trainers have decided to fall...

Allyspark

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

Where can I download one of the podcast songs?

To be honest, I am not really going to miss the selection of songs from the podcast when I finish the programme, with the exception of one that appeared in the...

To be honest, I am not really going to miss the selection of songs from the podc...

Jenbie

Graduate•12 years ago

9 Replies

54 and still going

hey all you runners out there just done park run number 58 and enjoying every one!! Message to all you people thinking of giving up......dont and keep on...

hey all you runners out there just done park run number 58 and enjoying every o...

givman

•12 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for April 2012

About to change route and incorporate a hill.......................Yikes!

How fast should I go?

Week 2 run 1

Week 8 run 2 - much more sedate this time! :)

What gadgets are people using? Im using my ipod with Nike + app. Unfortuneately the ipod doesnt have gps so I cant use that side.

Stepping up to the big TWO-OHHHHHH!

Week 9 - Running places

Fit not Fat for 50: Week 3 complete

Missed a run updated rain...pah, who cares???

Back out there - feels good!

Week 4 run 3 finished today but it was a REAL REAL struggle.

W7R2 - longest 25 minutes everrr

I ran for the frst time in a couple of years today and managed 15 mins without stopping. Always was a plodder of up to 3 miles previously.

Getting started

ooh my new friend is lovely :)

When to hit the pavement?

week 6 run 3 im a runner apparently:)

Week 5 completed!

I MUST BE OFF MY HEAD!!!

Week 8 done

Just ran 20 minutes!!!!!!!!

C25K: Week 3 - I’m having trouble with breathing when I run. Any advice, please?

Run 1 of Week 3 - snail mode

One week on - ankle still a bit sore

Is it normal to have numb feet?

Week 6 run 3 done and dusted

I done it!

New running shoes. Need to waterproof?

Where can I download one of the podcast songs?

54 and still going

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All posts for April 2012

About to change route and incorporate a hill.......................Yikes!

How fast should I go?

Week 2 run 1

Week 8 run 2 - much more sedate this time! :)

What gadgets are people using? Im using my ipod with Nike + app. Unfortuneately the ipod doesnt have gps so I cant use that side.

Stepping up to the big TWO-OHHHHHH!

Week 9 - Running places

Fit not Fat for 50: Week 3 complete

Missed a run *updated* rain...pah, who cares???

Back out there - feels good!

Week 4 run 3 finished today but it was a REAL REAL struggle.

W7R2 - longest 25 minutes everrr

I ran for the frst time in a couple of years today and managed 15 mins without stopping. Always was a plodder of up to 3 miles previously.

Getting started

ooh my new friend is lovely :)

When to hit the pavement?

week 6 run 3 im a runner apparently:)

Week 5 completed!

I MUST BE OFF MY HEAD!!!

Week 8 done

Just ran 20 minutes!!!!!!!!

C25K: Week 3 - I’m having trouble with breathing when I run. Any advice, please?

Run 1 of Week 3 - snail mode

One week on - ankle still a bit sore

Is it normal to have numb feet?

Week 6 run 3 done and dusted

I done it!

New running shoes. Need to waterproof?

Where can I download one of the podcast songs?

54 and still going

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Missed a run updated rain...pah, who cares???