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W5R1 - Sunday morning bright and early.

Wake up at 5am and fed the little one, snuggle her up in bed next to the other half and declare I'm off out. Once I'd got a drink, my gear on and all sorted...

Wake up at 5am and fed the little one, snuggle her up in bed next to the other h...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Can you run in the snow?

We've had about 6 inches of snowfall over night and I really wanted to go out running this evening. Is it advisable? I obviously don't want to fall over and...

We've had about 6 inches of snowfall over night and I really wanted to go out ru...

Rose885

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 run 2. Julie and I did NOT have fun!

I used to enjoy this in the early weeks, look forward to it even. That is most definitely not the case now. Week 8 run 2 tonight and I got slower and...

I used to enjoy this in the early weeks, look forward to it even. That is mos...

BTX4

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why is the first 5 minutes always the toughest? Or is it just me!

Did run 2 of week 6 which is 10 min run/3 min walk/10 min run. The first 10 minutes was mostly flat and it was a real struggle. After I'd walked I was raring...

Did run 2 of week 6 which is 10 min run/3 min walk/10 min run. The first 10 minu...

louby43

Graduate•12 years ago

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I'm a proper runner now too! :D

Woo! Just finished Week6 Run 3 - was very chuffed to be told that I'm officially a proper runner, even though I knew it was coming. I *didn't* find it easy -...

Woo! Just finished Week6 Run 3 - was very chuffed to be told that I'm officially...

Clairefun

•12 years ago

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about to start wk 2 r1 tomorrow night but my calves hurt when I walk, not when running

Also I am not finding this as diffcult as I thought it would be, do you think maybe I'm not trying hard enough??I reckon I cover just under 2 miles for each...

Also I am not finding this as diffcult as I thought it would be, do you think ma...

familyrunner

•12 years ago

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Woo Hoo w5 r3 done!

I done it I ran for 20 mins straight! Set off feeling positive (big help) and with a controlled pace . The first 5 mins felt as though I had been running...

I done it I ran for 20 mins straight! Set off feeling positive (big help) and wi...

Sassy1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Nearly didn't do it

Only on W1R2 and nearly wimped out! Put it off til late afternoon and forced myself to put on my trainers and start walking. I was so glad I did, even though...

Only on W1R2 and nearly wimped out! Put it off til late afternoon and forced mys...

Gridlet

Graduate•12 years ago

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A better day

After my disastorous week last week was slightly dreading today but it was OK. I only did 30 minutes (did I just say ONLY!!!!) and it was very slow but I just...

After my disastorous week last week was slightly dreading today but it was OK. ...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R2 done but it was really tough ...

Felt tired this morning and just not in the mood but made myself get up at 6 and although I managed to finish the 2 x 10 mins it was really hard going. My...

Felt tired this morning and just not in the mood but made myself get up at 6 and...

Debrabwfc

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R1 =)

I really thought i was gonna do bad today. After my w6r3 i felt terrible, and totally wasn't up for another 25 minute run. Though I found it so much easier...

I really thought i was gonna do bad today. After my w6r3 i felt terrible, and to...

KittyCatt

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2 R1 - I've done it after my foot injury! And have a very random question....

Finally got back to running today after a week's rest off my foot. The first run was tough, but really started to get into it after a while - I think I may...

Finally got back to running today after a week's rest off my foot. The first ru...

Mitch15

Graduate•12 years ago

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Finished W2 R3.....I am fine cardio wise, but my knees are just stiff.

My knees don't hurt, but they are not quite the same as when I was younger, I'm 44. Should I continue with W3 tomorrow or repeat W2?

My knees don't hurt, but they are not quite the same as when I was younger, I'm ...

Newrunner2012

•12 years ago

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feeling disheartened by weight gain

i am now on week 4 and although i've found it tough at times, i have managed each run with no problems and am looking forward to doing more in week 5. previous...

i am now on week 4 and although i've found it tough at times, i have managed eac...

AnnaJ

Graduate•12 years ago

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not quite there for week 7 yet..

it was w6r3 today and it was tough. I'm not sure if it was mental, physical or both but i found it tough in places and had to do some mini walking intervals....

it was w6r3 today and it was tough. I'm not sure if it was mental, physical or b...

Misstrolly

Graduate•12 years ago

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Blimey! That was hard work....

Jusy back from w7r1. Legs felt really heavy and tight...but on the positive side my breathing is so much easier so i must be getting fitter!! Maybe just one...

Jusy back from w7r1. Legs felt really heavy and tight...but on the positive side...

gypsydepp

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 - such an achievement and a big thank you to the C25K forum!!!

And such an achievement! Went to the park again and this time had plotted a route out of the park, along two main roads and back into the park again to get my...

And such an achievement! Went to the park again and this time had plotted a rou...

Minuette

Graduate•12 years ago

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I did it, 9 whole weeks!

On Friday I graduated, woohoo :D I had a bit of a mental battle getting myself out the door and didn't end up leaving until 8pm. I was brave and wore my...

On Friday I graduated, woohoo :D I had a bit of a mental battle getting myse...

Rose885

Graduate•12 years ago

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Finished W3 R3

I finished W3 R3 yesterday, and found it difficult. I thought I'd be elated to have got to this stage (I've promised myself treats for getting to 3, 6, and 9...

I finished W3 R3 yesterday, and found it difficult. I thought I'd be elated to h...

Ahateumezalea

Graduate•12 years ago

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Me a pessimist................never

Well I have just finished W3 yesterday and while running the last 3 mins all I kept thinking was, how the hell will i do 5 mins, I blame myself, being a 'can't...

Well I have just finished W3 yesterday and while running the last 3 mins all I k...

Suzz2012

•12 years ago

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Wk5r1...After a 14 day break I still was able to do it !

Thanks everyone for encouraging me to just give it a go again. I may have stopped without your help. I had a 2 week break with sickness then injury. This...

Thanks everyone for encouraging me to just give it a go again. I may have stopp...

SnowyOwl

•12 years ago

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week 1 done yeah!!

finished W1 R3 today and because it was so lovely outside i finished with a 30minute walk. Im so proud of myself for doing this and Im actually looking forward...

finished W1 R3 today and because it was so lovely outside i finished with a 30mi...

Raina2001

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R1 - tougher than expected ! And a Whole Day at the gym !

My outdoor run yesterday was cancelled because the coach's little son had been ill and she didn't want to leave him. Instead, I went to the gym and made...

My outdoor run yesterday was cancelled because the coach's little son had been i...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3

Well I finally finished week 2 this morning. I found the first runs quite difficult, but then after talking to myself!!! told myself not to be daft just slow...

Well I finally finished week 2 this morning. I found the first runs quite diffic...

soroka

•12 years ago

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shoelaces

OK, It would appear that I've reached the grand old age of 49 unable to tie my own shoelaces, at least not so that they'll stay knotted for the duration of a...

OK, It would appear that I've reached the grand old age of 49 unable to tie my o...

badhairday

•12 years ago

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hills :)

ok, new to hills. can run for over an hour on the treadmill but hills kill me. they make me feel physically sick & just underneath my ribcage (stomach area)...

ok, new to hills. can run for over an hour on the treadmill but hills kill me. t...

shelleymcb

Graduate•12 years ago

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Better a little late than never

Wk7 r3 done this morning :) behind schedule but a comfortable run which was a relief after 4 days of not running Look at me describing a run as...

Wk7 r3 done this morning :) behind schedule but a comfortable run which was a re...

Bxster

Graduate•12 years ago

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Run out door wk 4 - Done and dusted

I started my sessions a little later in the week. I wanted to see first if I could still run 30 minutes on the treadmill without stopping. So I took myself off...

I started my sessions a little later in the week. I wanted to see first if I cou...

Ausencia

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 - Run 3

Did this earlier this afternoon. Wasn't looking forward to it but it went surprisingly well, even managed to "sprint" the last two mins of the 25. And now...

Did this earlier this afternoon. Wasn't looking forward to it but it went surpri...

ShoutingWoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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And that's Week 2 done...

...and I cannot really believe it went over so fast! I got up and running straight after a 2-hour nap today for Run 3. And thank God I did! At first I...

...and I cannot really believe it went over so fast! I got up and running...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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All posts for April 2012

W5R1 - Sunday morning bright and early.

Can you run in the snow?

Week 8 run 2. Julie and I did NOT have fun!

Why is the first 5 minutes always the toughest? Or is it just me!

I'm a proper runner now too! :D

about to start wk 2 r1 tomorrow night but my calves hurt when I walk, not when running

Woo Hoo w5 r3 done!

Nearly didn't do it

A better day

W6R2 done but it was really tough ...

W7R1 =)

W2 R1 - I've done it after my foot injury! And have a very random question....

Finished W2 R3.....I am fine cardio wise, but my knees are just stiff.

feeling disheartened by weight gain

not quite there for week 7 yet..

Blimey! That was hard work....

Week 8 run 1 - such an achievement and a big thank you to the C25K forum!!!

I did it, 9 whole weeks!

Finished W3 R3

Me a pessimist................never

Wk5r1...After a 14 day break I still was able to do it !

week 1 done yeah!!

W6R1 - tougher than expected ! And a Whole Day at the gym !

Week 2 Run 3

shoelaces

hills :)

Better a little late than never

Run out door wk 4 - Done and dusted

Week 6 - Run 3

And that's Week 2 done...

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