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Week 7 wasn't easy so not sure why I thought this morning would be any better. Also after some passing comments from my other half (mr motivator -not!) I...

Wk8R1 - a real struggle but done - GOSH 5km run in December anyone?

Week 7 wasn't easy so not sure why I thought this morning would be any better. A...

virtualrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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littlejan

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2r3....... now I'm worried.

So I finally got out to do my run this morning BUT omg it was hard and now its painful.. Started out really really slow when I felt how hard it was for the...

So I finally got out to do my run this morning BUT omg it was hard and now its p...

hehe

•12 years ago

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Treadmill vs woods vs soft track???

Before starting this programme I was advised never to run on a hard surface (years long back problems now +/- okay). I stuck to this advice and ran in the...

Before starting this programme I was advised never to run on a hard surface (yea...

Mitts

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk6 Run2 and now a Sore Foot!

I was really tired before setting out on my pre-breakfast run this morning. I found it hard going from start to finish. I do have a bit of a cold and yesterday...

I was really tired before setting out on my pre-breakfast run this morning. I fo...

cazzania

•12 years ago

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puffing and panting!!!!!!!

Hey I have finally finished C25k but was just walking past 3 blokes out on a run, talking to each other, with NO puffing and panting, how do they do that???...

Hey I have finally finished C25k but was just walking past 3 blokes out on a run...

littlejan

Graduate•12 years ago

Ok so I completed week 5 run 3 on Thursday after having sleepless nights all week, and felt so good I carried on to 25 mins, was so chuffed and energised....

Week 6 run 1 done only to be hit with mastitis!!

Ok so I completed week 5 run 3 on Thursday after having sleepless nights all wee...

Mumto2

•12 years ago

Week 4 run 1 today. Doubted myself as usual but after surprising myself last week I wasn't ready to call it quits yet. Again really nice run. Remembered my...

Almost halfway now.....

Week 4 run 1 today. Doubted myself as usual but after surprising myself last we...

Hezzabelle

Graduate•12 years ago

Wondering if anyone has done this and whether they have been successful? Either going from week 7 end to week 9 or week 6 straight to week 8? Feel the changes...

Anyone skip week 7 or week 8?

Wondering if anyone has done this and whether they have been successful? Either...

Tobefittobehappy

•12 years ago

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Week 9 run 1, the end is in sight - or is it the end of the beginning?

Well, I have finally done it: run non-stop for 30 minutes. I am feeling very pleased with myself if a little sore! Knees are ok, ankles are OK, hips are OK,...

Well, I have finally done it: run non-stop for 30 minutes. I am feeling very ple...

Chocotwit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Regraduation - Yessss!

Today I did my third 30 minute run and my fastest ever time - I cant believe it! I graduated back in June but lapsed after doing my 5k Race for Life run...

Today I did my third 30 minute run and my fastest ever time - I cant believe it!...

jenniej

Graduate•12 years ago

Hi all Any other women taken up running like at the age of 58? I am now on Week 8 run 2. Hated sport at school

Running at 50+

Hi all Any other women taken up running like at the age of 58? I am now on W...

paterson

•12 years ago

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First post-graduate run

While doing C25K I've usually tried to avoid running up anything more than the merest bump. This has restricted my choice of routes somewhat during the past...

While doing C25K I've usually tried to avoid running up anything more than the m...

swanscot

Graduate•12 years ago

Hi all, just thought I would share my W4R1 with you. I never listen to the new weeks podcast until I am walking out the door so never know what is going to...

5 minutes!!! noooo - Yessss!!! W4R1 I did it! you can too!!!

Hi all, just thought I would share my W4R1 with you. I never listen to the ne...

Sachelle

Graduate•12 years ago

parkrun results for NHS Couch to 5k ------------------------------------------------ 'parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world....

Parkrun Results 15/09/2012

parkrun results for NHS Couch to 5k -----------------------------------------...

tygfuz

Graduate•12 years ago

I ran my first half marathon on Saturday and having finally regained use of my legs I'm ready to share the harrowing 13.1 miles with you! The race was...

Running is bad for you!! My half marathon experience.

I ran my first half marathon on Saturday and having finally regained use of my l...

Rose885

Graduate•12 years ago

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Rules

People on the blog talk about having to start the week again, where are the program rules or guidelines? For instance when i started I sometimes stopped the...

People on the blog talk about having to start the week again, where are the prog...

chrisana

•12 years ago

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5x50 Day 9

This post is nothing but a moan. Nothing better thatn going to bed with a migraine and still having it when you get up. As it's a public holiday today...

This post is nothing but a moan. Nothing better thatn going to bed with a mig...

George42

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 (time flies when you’re having fun)

This morning, I set off as usual for my first run of the week. I have to say, I was more nervous this time. The thought of running for 3 minutes in one go...

This morning, I set off as usual for my first run of the week. I have to say, I...

Clare7645

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running shirts

So what's a good running shirt? I've got a bunch of Karrimor shirts from SportsDirect as they're relatively cheap but not too sure they're any good at doing...

So what's a good running shirt? I've got a bunch of Karrimor shirts from Sports...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

What am I missing, how do I graduate get tshirt badge etc????????

craftycrafer

•12 years ago

I would like to improve a bit more, tried to download Endomondo for Blackberry and there is something stopping me (stupid technology!!) any suggestions?

what pod casts are out there after C25K? (NHS or other) Please :)

I would like to improve a bit more, tried to download Endomondo for Blackberry a...

NEWSTART

Graduate•12 years ago

I just did my W2R3 this morning after my last on Friday.I pushed my self to do it.Its done so bring on week 3.Hope i can survive the 3mins run.Advise anyone?

W2R3

I just did my W2R3 this morning after my last on Friday.I pushed my self to do i...

jucioj

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running with a cold?

I did my W5R2 yesterday and felt great all morning until I started sneezing and within an hour was feeling pretty wretched and since then have been sneezing...

I did my W5R2 yesterday and felt great all morning until I started sneezing and ...

Fraz73

Graduate•12 years ago

The sky held a mackerel pattern of clouds which I knew meant something about the impending weather but I was buggered if I could remember what. I set out early...

W4R3 - It's getting better

The sky held a mackerel pattern of clouds which I knew meant something about the...

Chewy

•12 years ago

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Hiya does anyone know if Laura does a bridge to 10K on the podcasts ? If so where can I find them.....

pinkus

Graduate•12 years ago

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End of wk1

Well thats wk1 over. I've been on the treadmill twice and then yesterday decided to head out to the park. OMG - it is very hard to run outside! much easier...

Well thats wk1 over. I've been on the treadmill twice and then yesterday decide...

shaby

•12 years ago