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W2R1 tonight. Mostly went ok but by the last run I was flagging. Just about managed it but felt really sick afterwards. I'd eaten at least 4 hours earlier -...

Is it normal to feel sick?

W2R1 tonight. Mostly went ok but by the last run I was flagging. Just about ma...

boudicca

Graduate•12 years ago

Been up since 4.30am for work, got home at 1pm decided to take out the dog before my last run. Only made 20minutes on the run before I gave up, Just couldnt...

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Wk7R3, does it still count?

Been up since 4.30am for work, got home at 1pm decided to take out the dog befor...

Indi57

Graduate•12 years ago

Just completed W7R2. Used Endomondo to track my distance for the first time (isn't it brilliant?) As suspected, I am well off the pace for 5km/30 mins. Did 3.2...

Slow and steady wins the race??

Just completed W7R2. Used Endomondo to track my distance for the first time (isn...

Super_rach

Graduate•12 years ago

I met this lady a couple of weeks ago on a "Cup Cake Run" into Ironbridge. She is now halfway through running 4 marathons back-to-back over 4 days. I'm in awe...

Wow !!

I met this lady a couple of weeks ago on a "Cup Cake Run" into Ironbridge. She i...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

I know, it sounds so silly but really, do you wear your running gear and current trainers? Or does it matter what shoes you wear? I've a busy day tomorrow...

What do you wear to a gait analysis?

I know, it sounds so silly but really, do you wear your running gear and current...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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C25K+ Speed podcast

I've yet to try any of the new podcasts but fancy giving the speed one a go this weekend. Is it advisable to do this podcast on flat ground? Most of the areas...

I've yet to try any of the new podcasts but fancy giving the speed one a go this...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

It's been a while since I've posted, so a quick summary: Week 4, Run 3: Due to social commitments I had yet another morning run. Which I'd love to love,...

Happy hormones :D

It's been a while since I've posted, so a quick summary: Week 4, Run 3: Due ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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W8R1 success!

I was putting off my first run of week 8 all day yesterday but finally managed to drag myself out the house. It was quite windy and cold and towards the end...

I was putting off my first run of week 8 all day yesterday but finally managed t...

ml11j4b

•12 years ago

Update... I have managed run 2, it was really hard today, but I will keep motivated to finish on Sunday.

Week 9 Run 2

Update... I have managed run 2, it was really hard today, but I will keep motiva...

lauramarie84

Graduate•12 years ago

I cannot believe I did it and can't believe I found it relatively easy! I did try speeding up in the last 5 mins but can't say in all honesty I would have won...

20 mins!!!! I did it!

I cannot believe I did it and can't believe I found it relatively easy! I did tr...

slimmingbride2b

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 6 run 3 see you again on Sunday :(

Oh dear that didn't go well. I was in the wrong frame of mind from the start - just knew I couldn't manage 25 minutes. Got to 12 1/2 and that was it. Had to...

Oh dear that didn't go well. I was in the wrong frame of mind from the start - j...

Skandia

Graduate•12 years ago

Well getting back in the swing of things after my ankle injury. Went back to week 1 a week ago, Today just done week 4 which went okay. Would love ankle to be...

Hard slog......... but making progress

Well getting back in the swing of things after my ankle injury. Went back to wee...

Burstcouch

Graduate•12 years ago

Its taken a little longer than 9 weeks but I've done it! Today saw my best ever distance and best ever pace.......and best of all it was W9R3. I even felt...

Done it!

Its taken a little longer than 9 weeks but I've done it! Today saw my best ev...

SimonT56

Graduate•12 years ago

Had a rough couple of days at work, holiday displacement, and not wanting to be stuck inside the souless box I work in and dealing with returning student...

Just W5 R3 to do now!!

Had a rough couple of days at work, holiday displacement, and not wanting to be ...

Ginthestring

Graduate•12 years ago

looking at the moment on sports direct site, and i'm blown away with the choice..I dont want the sweat pants material, i just want a pair that will fit...

looking to buy running bottoms but not to sure what material to buy, most i have looked at seem far to thin.

looking at the moment on sports direct site, and i'm blown away with the choice....

Sookie65

•12 years ago

Hi everyone after a few more than 9 weeks I have finally graduated yippee! Can someone tell me if I can get a graduate badge that everyone talks about...

Graduated!

Hi everyone after a few more than 9 weeks I have finally graduated yippee! Can...

Lizzyw39

•12 years ago

6 weeks ago I was knackered after running for 60 seconds. Last night (W7R1) was both the furthest distance and longest time I have ever run in my life! I...

Post graduation plan, anyone done similar?

6 weeks ago I was knackered after running for 60 seconds. Last night (W7R1) was ...

trooperlooper

•12 years ago

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Week 4 finished, now I need support and inspiration to get through the dreaded 5!!!!

I just finished week 4 and can't believe I did it! I tried to go slow...remembering I am not winning a race, just trying to get through each session at this...

I just finished week 4 and can't believe I did it! I tried to go slow...remembe...

gdeann

Graduate•12 years ago

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First 5k race after graduation - advice and tips please?!!

Graduated last week and have got my first 5k race in just over a weeks time. Going off current 'performance' I expect it will take me approx. 35 - 36 minutes...

Graduated last week and have got my first 5k race in just over a weeks time. Goi...

avagomo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Anyone else feel sleepy?

Am on Week 6 and no complaints - am absolutely loving it, just one tiny thing --- I feel much sleepier than usual. I am sleeping very well at night, but am...

Am on Week 6 and no complaints - am absolutely loving it, just one tiny thing --...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

HOLY H!! They really mean it when they say things are going to get more difficult, don't they? Just listening to the schedule of the run got me panicking....

HOLY H!! They really mean it when they say things are going to get more diffi...

Aseesi

•12 years ago

... I'd like to say it was no sweat but as usual there was plenty of that (fortunately no blood or tears). I have found W9 a bit of a slog at times, in fact...

Hooray! I'm a graduate!

... I'd like to say it was no sweat but as usual there was plenty of that (fort...

notbad

Graduate•12 years ago

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New T Shirt has arrived

I love my new T shirt but have yet to go for a run in it. I ordered the Berry/black with black C25K logo. Size Medium, I'm a 10-12 and only 5'1" tall. It may...

I love my new T shirt but have yet to go for a run in it. I ordered the Berry/b...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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You hear that body? You're a runner!!

After our last run body agreed to no wine last night and thankfully no-one suggested chinese. So this morning body was zinging to get running, although if I'm...

After our last run body agreed to no wine last night and thankfully no-one sugge...

AnnaDJ

Graduate•12 years ago

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Post graduation and feeling proud of myself!

I didn't really know what to do after graduating and getting my lovely shiny badge. I tried going back to week one and doing speed intervals - running and...

I didn't really know what to do after graduating and getting my lovely shiny bad...

Ilovechocolate

Graduate•12 years ago

So, so far I've only done one run. I started the scheme after deciding to take up running again and discovering that I couldn't physically just go for a run...

Just at the beginning...

So, so far I've only done one run. I started the scheme after deciding to take u...

mellisellis

•12 years ago

Week 7, Run 1. Legs pretty much felt like lead for the whole way round, which was annoying. I don't think my body works very well on only 1 days rest...

Week 7, Run 1. Heavy legs.

Week 7, Run 1. Legs pretty much felt like lead for the whole way round, which...

trooperlooper

•12 years ago