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Reluctant Husband

I have to admit that I am the 'reluctant husband' referred to by "oona". I'm not a runner (yet) but have always enjoyed sport but never saw the point of...

I have to admit that I am the 'reluctant husband' referred to by "oona". I'm ...

Reluctanthusband

Graduate•12 years ago

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Woop woop did it!!

Well there ya go...must have been the cramped painting that killed me off the other day. So YES I DID IT!!! One more run on Monday then roll on week...

Well there ya go...must have been the cramped painting that killed me off the ot...

sonicsplodge

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3

Hi there. I finished my last run of the program this evening and cannot believe how fast the last nine weeks have gone past. At the start I could not run...

Hi there. I finished my last run of the program this evening and cannot belie...

ruffmut

Graduate•12 years ago

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Before Breakfast?

Hi All, I'm hoping to start C25K tomorrow and ideally would like to start running at the start of the day before breakfast, as this would fit better into my...

Hi All, I'm hoping to start C25K tomorrow and ideally would like to start runni...

onyourmarks

•12 years ago

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My First Parkrun

After seeing some people mentioning Parkrun on here, I decided to give it a go this week. I'm only at the end of week 7, but I've been thinking that 5K isn't...

After seeing some people mentioning Parkrun on here, I decided to give it a go t...

hannahgall

•12 years ago

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The Pigeon has her wings. I Graduated today!!

Well that's it I have finally graduated!!! The journey has not been an easy one, I have suffered with really bad knees after the first few weeks which meant...

Well that's it I have finally graduated!!! The journey has not been an easy o...

FluffyPigeon

Graduate•12 years ago

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I finished week 4 and then had to stop for 3 weeks (holiday and injury) - what should I do now?

I was so pleased with myself for having got through the first 4 weeks and then had to stop as my left knee just couldn't cope. I've rested it whilst on...

I was so pleased with myself for having got through the first 4 weeks and then h...

slowrunner

•12 years ago

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Olympic Torch at our local Parkrun this morning

I managed to get my sticky little paws on it too. Was doing a duty there today not running. Then another surprise when we saw dolphins swimming across the...

I managed to get my sticky little paws on it too. Was doing a duty there today ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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MIA but OH doing well

Last run was 5 days ago - I am so frustrated with myself for not being able to run as I currently have an inner ear infection so I am all dizzy, breathing...

Last run was 5 days ago - I am so frustrated with myself for not being able to r...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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I did it!!!!

I can hardly believe it but I have actually completed the programme with my final run today :) (final run in the programme its not like I will stop running!)...

I can hardly believe it but I have actually completed the programme with my fina...

clairestanton

Graduate•12 years ago

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Struggling

Week 4 Done run 2 today but have had to have 4 days rest since last run, shins and calves not upto it. Gonna try & do run 3 on Monday which is all 3 runs in 7...

Week 4 Done run 2 today but have had to have 4 days rest since last run, shins ...

Jharpin

•12 years ago

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another newbie park runner

finally went today after registering a month ago. really lovley people. havent got my confirmed time yet but it is around 35.30. which i am happy with - - it...

finally went today after registering a month ago. really lovley people. havent g...

totalbeginner

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk8 3.49 miles including 5 mins start and fin, on target for 5k in 30?????

During wk 8 28 min run With the 5 mins walk at start and finish my Nike plus said I covered 3.49 miles, is this on target for 5k running in 30 mins??? Am I too...

During wk 8 28 min run With the 5 mins walk at start and finish my Nike plus sai...

Jimbob74

Graduate•12 years ago

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Un flipping believable

I can't get my hat on, I just ran 28 minutes continuously. I am so amazed I can't put it into words, so nearly there. Also I was on my own and the shoulder...

I can't get my hat on, I just ran 28 minutes continuously. I am so amazed I can'...

Jimbob74

Graduate•12 years ago

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3rd attempt at wk6 r3.........nailed it this time

at last, after 2 failed attempts at this run on thurs and tues went out this morn and bloody nailed it, me and my friend decided that instead of just runnin...

at last, after 2 failed attempts at this run on thurs and tues went out this mor...

tombraider

•12 years ago

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thanks to the NHS and laura

Just have to saw thanks, I completed the C25K and am now moving into week 11, i cant believe the difference in myself, i find the energy i have onthe days...

Just have to saw thanks, I completed the C25K and am now moving into week 11, ...

gally74

•12 years ago

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I just finished WK9R3 -- woohoo!!!

So this morning I finished the programme. Running for 30 minutes though not 5K. Have loved Laura's encouragement all the way through cheering me on. Those of...

So this morning I finished the programme. Running for 30 minutes though not 5K....

MelW

Graduate•12 years ago

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Flat Footed ??

I am quite flat footed and have been reading about stability running shoes? does anyone know anything about them? Do they work or are they just an exercise to...

I am quite flat footed and have been reading about stability running shoes? does...

newstart1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 completed - Just!!

So after my euphoria of W1 R2 where everything felt quite easy, I was confident that R3 today would be the same, until I decided to have an allergic reaction...

So after my euphoria of W1 R2 where everything felt quite easy, I was confident ...

Fraz73

Graduate•12 years ago

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Laura when is couch210k coming out?

Need to know soon.

bendave

•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 completed - who knew I could run in the rain???

I was reasonably confident I could pull this one off, as though I'd been very fearful of week four and the increase to five minute running it hadn't been as...

I was reasonably confident I could pull this one off, as though I'd been very fe...

carolinew

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 - an odd one

Well I gave in and let body take me out this morning. Typically halfway through the 1st run it asked to go home. No I said you've been making a right old fuss...

Well I gave in and let body take me out this morning. Typically halfway through ...

AnnaDJ

Graduate•12 years ago

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wk2 run2

Ok so Ive missed 1 run this week due to really not feeling too good thursday evening so I carried on as normal this morning and got up nice and early for wk2...

Ok so Ive missed 1 run this week due to really not feeling too good thursday eve...

yummymummy2012

•12 years ago

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New podcasts???

So I graduated about 2 weeks ago and have continued to run 3 times a week for 30 mins but am starting to lose my enthusiasm. Can someone tell me what the new...

So I graduated about 2 weeks ago and have continued to run 3 times a week for 30...

raodrunner

•12 years ago

1 Reply

FAILED!! Pt2

Can i take this opportunity to Thank you all for the support except that git that is trying to sell stuff AGAIN!! (reported) Anyhoo I am going to put my...

Can i take this opportunity to Thank you all for the support except that git tha...

sonicsplodge

Graduate•12 years ago

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Having completed C25K how do I become a graduate?

chrissy13

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9R3

Completed C25K yesterday so I guess that makes me a graduate. So pleased. This is the first exercise program i have ever completed. But what do I do next?How...

Completed C25K yesterday so I guess that makes me a graduate. So pleased. This i...

chrissy13

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back On It ... Not Quite

Couldnt manage the run but i did walk 2 miles at quite a fast pace - took 40 minutes

Couldnt manage the run but i did walk 2 miles at quite a fast pace - took 40 min...

dwalters81

•12 years ago

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Just finished Week 5

Somehow, I just ran 20 minutes straight about an hour ago. I ache a little, but I finished it. I really dreaded this run. I was meant to run it a week...

Somehow, I just ran 20 minutes straight about an hour ago. I ache a little, but...

Prince_of_Cats

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 (kind of) completed....

Ok so I ignored my own advice and once more tried a new untested route..... I usually drive to a local park and run round it twice, but decided to start the...

Ok so I ignored my own advice and once more tried a new untested route..... I us...

nicolaclaire

•12 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for August 2012

Reluctant Husband

Woop woop did it!!

Week 9 Run 3

Before Breakfast?

My First Parkrun

The Pigeon has her wings. I Graduated today!!

I finished week 4 and then had to stop for 3 weeks (holiday and injury) - what should I do now?

Olympic Torch at our local Parkrun this morning

MIA but OH doing well

I did it!!!!

Struggling

another newbie park runner

Wk8 3.49 miles including 5 mins start and fin, on target for 5k in 30?????

Un flipping believable

3rd attempt at wk6 r3.........nailed it this time

thanks to the NHS and laura

I just finished WK9R3 -- woohoo!!!

Flat Footed ??

Week 1 completed - Just!!

Laura when is couch210k coming out?

Week 5 Run 1 completed - who knew I could run in the rain???

Week 6 Run 1 - an odd one

wk2 run2

New podcasts???

FAILED!! Pt2

Having completed C25K how do I become a graduate?

W9R3

Back On It ... Not Quite

Just finished Week 5

Week 5 run 2 (kind of) completed....

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