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c24.97k Anyone?

Much to my surprise I have made it to the final week and am really quite chuffed at getting to the 28 minute mark now just an extra 2 mins and the 5k to crack!...

Much to my surprise I have made it to the final week and am really quite chuffed...

HumptyD

•12 years ago

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Bolton beginner friendly parkrun July 7th

Bolton are having a beginner friendly parkrun next Saturday (7th July). Voluteers are also wanted for the day. Interestingly one of the volunteers was...

Bolton are having a beginner friendly parkrun next Saturday (7th July). Volut...

tygfuz

Graduate•12 years ago

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Should I use low calorie 'energy' drinks?

I have just hit my first 5 mile run, and normally suffer from tiredness which has stopped me hitting that goal. Today I had a 'Pink Bolt' drink (Sainsbury's...

I have just hit my first 5 mile run, and normally suffer from tiredness which ha...

Mitch15

Graduate•12 years ago

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What's your favourite running track? (Those running without Laura...!)

I have devised my own playlist which I use alongside RunKeeper - but change it frequently so I don't get bored. What's the one track that really gets you...

I have devised my own playlist which I use alongside RunKeeper - but change it f...

Mitch15

Graduate•12 years ago

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Happier now !

Following my previous blog post, where I was having a confidence crisis following having to give up on a run earlier this week and then having only managed a...

Following my previous blog post, where I was having a confidence crisis followin...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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What`s the best way to get to 5k for a tortoise?

I`ve just finished three runs of 35 mins :) But, I`m only doing 2.2 miles (I`m very slow). Is it best to keep increasing my running times? Or going a wee...

I`ve just finished three runs of 35 mins :) But, I`m only doing 2.2 miles (I`...

pitzpalu

Graduate•12 years ago

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Completed Race for life at stanmer park, brighton,

I've had a good workout today, taking a slow walk to stanmer park, then jogging/walking the 5 k and the fast walk back home afterwards am now well and truly...

I've had a good workout today, taking a slow walk to stanmer park, then jogging/...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Does anybody else get 'fat hands'?

Hello I graduated ages and ages ago, well about March! :) I've been running regularly since then but over the last couple of weeks when i've been running my...

Hello I graduated ages and ages ago, well about March! :) I've been running r...

MaryAB

Graduate•12 years ago

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So pleased with this mornings run!

Completed W8R2 this morning and pleased that I am continuing to run further and at a quicker pace each time (although still slow to some.) Thought I'd...

Completed W8R2 this morning and pleased that I am continuing to run further and ...

sarmkel

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R3 what does it involve?

Using an iPhone app from Zen Labs and it told me to run for 22 minutes today. However this link http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html says it should be 25...

Using an iPhone app from Zen Labs and it told me to run for 22 minutes today. Ho...

BJR67BJR

•12 years ago

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Can anyone suggest a good 'all round' running book?

Mainly interested in improving speed techniques/interval/cross training and nutrition and don't know where to start with any of these.

Mainly interested in improving speed techniques/interval/cross training and nutr...

sarmkel

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7 R1,2,3 \o/

I've not posted for a while but I have been running, honest! I completed W7 R3 yesterday, I knackered myself out though, I done intervals of 10.5mph but...

I've not posted for a while but I have been running, honest! I completed W7 R...

AngeApples

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week four worries!

Made the mistake of checking out what week four entails, and how got myself really panicking about managing it! Having finished week three today, I was...

Made the mistake of checking out what week four entails, and how got myself real...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 1 Session 3

Have to say am just putting off the moment. Been to buy a sports bra today - could not get a decent one that fitted and supported me so bought a pair from...

Have to say am just putting off the moment. Been to buy a sports bra today - co...

Lambykin

Graduate•12 years ago

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Julie replaced Laura for my first Parkrun and got me a PB!

Well, I'd had a bad week. Hectic at work, evening events 3 nights (work related) and a headache since Tuesday. I put that down to the weather, eating badly due...

Well, I'd had a bad week. Hectic at work, evening events 3 nights (work related)...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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What is a Graduate?

I was under the impression that a Graduate was someone who had completed C25K but I read somewhere on this site that they are people who work for C25K.

I was under the impression that a Graduate was someone who had completed C25K bu...

christian1

Graduate•12 years ago

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1st week after graduation, proud of my badge but not sure I deserve it.

Deep down though I know I do and I'm working hard at not beating myself up about missing a run or doing a shorter one because its so hot. I'm hoping this...

Deep down though I know I do and I'm working hard at not beating myself up about...

sounfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Who do you run with & why??

I started C25K (the first time) on my own, then OH joined in and stopped. I prefer running on my own as you get time to clear your head and enjoy the fresh air...

I started C25K (the first time) on my own, then OH joined in and stopped. I pref...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3R?? - Running solo!

Iffy knee is now fully functional again thank goodness.My running buddy is on holiday so I said I'd repeat W3 runs until her return and then we could move on...

Iffy knee is now fully functional again thank goodness.My running buddy is on ho...

avagomo

Graduate•12 years ago

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I am broken sighs

W6R2 today - two ten minute runs with a short break in between. Meh, I confidently scoffed, I've ran for 20 minutes solid, I can run for two little blocks....

W6R2 today - two ten minute runs with a short break in between. Meh, I confident...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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w9r1

w9r1 in the bag. I know I am slow and I am not running anywhere near 5 km, but just being able to run for 30 minutes without stopping is achievement enough...

w9r1 in the bag. I know I am slow and I am not running anywhere near 5 km, bu...

jan310

Graduate•12 years ago

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Happy! Happy! Happy!

If you have not guessed I am happy! Why? Because I have completed Week 4/Run 3 whoop whoop!Now on to scary week 5 eeks !

If you have not guessed I am happy! Why? Because I have completed Week 4/Run 3 w...

debs1664

•12 years ago

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W8R2...finally....sometimes you just have to take the bull by the horns....

I broke over and had a long talk with the "knee I'm not speaking to" last night. Earlier in the day I realized the soft pattering sound I was hearing was tiny...

I broke over and had a long talk with the "knee I'm not speaking to" last night....

Grammadog1947

Graduate•12 years ago

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hitting the wall

a few questions about this total exhaustion and how to get over it. I graduated today :-) and todays run wasnt too bad but I think it was adrenalin. The last...

a few questions about this total exhaustion and how to get over it. I graduated...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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Yeh!!! Run 2 of week 9 completed

I am so glad I hauled myself off the couch for that, it was a good run. I ran 3.2miles in 29mins and 30 seconds wow, I am so pleased with myself it has given...

I am so glad I hauled myself off the couch for that, it was a good run. I ran 3....

jooniemac

Graduate•12 years ago

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I am a graduate what can I say.

What an amazing programme it has taken me off the couch were I have been forever as I hated PE at school and have never ran for anything. 6 weeks off 60 and...

What an amazing programme it has taken me off the couch were I have been forever...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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Light jogging?

What is 'light jogging,' am recovering from shin splints and am keen to get back out there. V. frustrating as I was about to finish W6. In two minds whether to...

What is 'light jogging,' am recovering from shin splints and am keen to get back...

runningwild

Graduate•12 years ago

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New PB at Parkrun 5K

Yippee I managed to knock over a minute off my previous best time this morning, did it in 33.24, I'm not breaking any speed records but it sure feels good to...

Yippee I managed to knock over a minute off my previous best time this morning, ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 was a lot easier than Week 6 R3

Decided a change of scenery was required and drove 15 minutes up the road to a different village. First 5 minutes I was tense and I wanted to give up but...

Decided a change of scenery was required and drove 15 minutes up the road to a...

morningglory

Graduate•12 years ago

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I ran for 20 minutes?!!! Oh, and knees...

W5R3 done yesterday evening! I made sure I was in a positive mindset, even though I was still entirely convinced 8 minutes to 20 minutes was far too big a...

W5R3 done yesterday evening! I made sure I was in a positive mindset, even thoug...

kayface

Graduate•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2012

c24.97k Anyone?

Bolton beginner friendly parkrun July 7th

Should I use low calorie 'energy' drinks?

What's your favourite running track? (Those running without Laura...!)

Happier now !

What`s the best way to get to 5k for a tortoise?

Completed Race for life at stanmer park, brighton,

Does anybody else get 'fat hands'?

So pleased with this mornings run!

W6R3 what does it involve?

Can anyone suggest a good 'all round' running book?

W7 R1,2,3 \o/

Week four worries!

Week 1 Session 3

Julie replaced Laura for my first Parkrun and got me a PB!

What is a Graduate?

1st week after graduation, proud of my badge but not sure I deserve it.

Who do you run with & why??

W3R?? - Running solo!

I am broken sighs

w9r1

Happy! Happy! Happy!

W8R2...finally....sometimes you just have to take the bull by the horns....

hitting the wall

Yeh!!! Run 2 of week 9 completed

I am a graduate what can I say.

Light jogging?

New PB at Parkrun 5K

Week 7 Run 1 was a lot easier than Week 6 R3

I ran for 20 minutes?!!! Oh, and knees...

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2012

c24.97k Anyone?

Bolton beginner friendly parkrun July 7th

Should I use low calorie 'energy' drinks?

What's your favourite running track? (Those running without Laura...!)

Happier now !

What`s the best way to get to 5k for a tortoise?

Completed Race for life at stanmer park, brighton,

Does anybody else get 'fat hands'?

So pleased with this mornings run!

W6R3 what does it involve?

Can anyone suggest a good 'all round' running book?

W7 R1,2,3 *\o/*

Week four worries!

Week 1 Session 3

Julie replaced Laura for my first Parkrun and got me a PB!

What is a Graduate?

1st week after graduation, proud of my badge but not sure I deserve it.

Who do you run with & why??

W3R?? - Running solo!

I am broken *sighs*

w9r1

Happy! Happy! Happy!

W8R2...finally....sometimes you just have to take the bull by the horns....

hitting the wall

Yeh!!! Run 2 of week 9 completed

I am a graduate what can I say.

Light jogging?

New PB at Parkrun 5K

Week 7 Run 1 was a lot easier than Week 6 R3

I ran for 20 minutes?!!! Oh, and knees...

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W7 R1,2,3 \o/

I am broken sighs