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I'm very much an evening runner, I find it so hard to drag myself out of bed in the mornings, the thought of getting up extra early is, well just impossible...

I've been out already!!!

I'm very much an evening runner, I find it so hard to drag myself out of bed in ...

Beads

Graduate•12 years ago

I thought I'd wake myself up with the first choice on my play list and having fixed the volume to full whilst getting the phone into an arm holder, I certainly...

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W7R1 - Laura's robotic cousin

I thought I'd wake myself up with the first choice on my play list and having fi...

Chewy

•12 years ago

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Its not always a level playing field - bad runs.....not 'those' runs ;-)

I was quite encouraged last week when I ran 25 minutes (first time ever, using my own music) while I was still coughing and sneezing, but Saturday's run was...

I was quite encouraged last week when I ran 25 minutes (first time ever, using m...

vixiej

Graduate•12 years ago

I woke up today with a sore big toe, red and hot, and hurting to walk on and touch. I have an infected toe, don't ask how I got it, the dr. certainly didn't!!!...

Not running at the moment

I woke up today with a sore big toe, red and hot, and hurting to walk on and tou...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

Well after my self triumph on Saturday I took myself off to sports direct and treated myself to two new long sleeved running tops, running shell jacket (really...

New winter running gear tested out tonight

Well after my self triumph on Saturday I took myself off to sports direct and tr...

Jimbob74

Graduate•12 years ago

run 3 of week 9 was around a local lake at 6pm this evening. I can't quite believe it. It's taken me less than 9 weeks (started on 8 August). I started...

And I'm a graduate!!!

run 3 of week 9 was around a local lake at 6pm this evening. I can't quite belie...

WillowFae

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week5Run1

I cant believe am in week 5.Did the first run today survived it but struggled a bit.I think its because i used my rest day to climb the Arthur,s seat...

I cant believe am in week 5.Did the first run today survived it but struggled a ...

jucioj

Graduate•12 years ago

On Saturday I woke up and my first thoughts were about going for a run! What has happened to me?! I didn't end up going as 1) it was a rest day, 2) W5R3 was...

Judge yourself in miles/km, not inches

On Saturday I woke up and my first thoughts were about going for a run! What ha...

Slater

Graduate•12 years ago

I think I'm getting obsessed... I'm so excited that I'm doing Speed tomorrow for the first time. I've been thinking about it all day and as soon as I got...

Speed tomorrow - can't wait

I think I'm getting obsessed... I'm so excited that I'm doing Speed tomorrow ...

mattaitch

Graduate•12 years ago

I tried the C25K+ Speed podcast today and really enjoyed it. For the past 12 weeks I've felt I can only run at one speed - my easy cruising pace (ECP). I've...

C25K+ Speed podcast + head wind = one breathless runner

I tried the C25K+ Speed podcast today and really enjoyed it. For the past 12 wee...

swanscot

Graduate•12 years ago

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New Shoes But no Running

On a course in Brum today and just happened to pass the Skechers store in the Bull Ring so had to buy a pair of Go Run Rides. Only problem is my knee is still...

On a course in Brum today and just happened to pass the Skechers store in the Bu...

RunnerBean

Graduate•12 years ago

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Induction booked

After another run aborted I have decided to join the gym so I can use the treadmill in all weather. Feel a bit relunctant especially as I did all the runs...

After another run aborted I have decided to join the gym so I can use the treadm...

Hidden

•12 years ago

Yes I know the podcast is free but I have had to buy some new trousers. The old ones seem to have expanded in the wash, the reverse of what normally seems to...

This free podcast is an expensive business

Yes I know the podcast is free but I have had to buy some new trousers. The old ...

mabbers

Graduate•12 years ago

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Speed - not liking it much!

Been out a few times since graduating but seem to be having more bad runs than good at the moment. I can now manage 5k but it takes me 38mins so I thought I'd...

Been out a few times since graduating but seem to be having more bad runs than g...

SarahP0003

Graduate•12 years ago

i think i've bullied my knees into submission by not giving up cos thats wot they wanted me to do lol, i've had to endure the agony of them being sooo painful...

w7 r3 done and with no knee pain...woo hoo

i think i've bullied my knees into submission by not giving up cos thats wot the...

tombraider

•12 years ago

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W7 R3 - Triumph snatched from the jaws of defeat!

Well what a day I've had! Got up very early and set out for my final run of week 7 in the dark and dingy weather feeling more positive than I have and with my...

Well what a day I've had! Got up very early and set out for my final run of week...

Fraz73

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 done, but painful and painfully slow

I have now finished week 6. I use the term "finished" lightly here, because it wasn't easy and the last run was particularly difficult. At points along the...

I have now finished week 6. I use the term "finished" lightly here, because it ...

TexasDad

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running for the first time tonight

Okay, after starting in Jan (well only went for the first run), I am starting C25K tonight. Am waiting till it gets dark as I am so embarrased to run. I am...

Okay, after starting in Jan (well only went for the first run), I am starting C2...

runningnewbie

•12 years ago

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Slow!!!

hello everyone, back blogging after a couple of very busy weeks have kept me away from the keyboard. Have made it to week8 run 2 and used GPS to track my...

hello everyone, back blogging after a couple of very busy weeks have kept me awa...

nickinocki

•12 years ago

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Knee rebelling...

Woke this morning and knee is not good. Today is a rest day, so no plan to run but wondering if I have done something to it. Coming down stairs was not good,...

Woke this morning and knee is not good. Today is a rest day, so no plan to run b...

caro8642

•12 years ago

Andy at www.completerunner-online.com is looking into getting some tops with long sleeves for C25K Graduates. For those who don't already know this is the...

Winter Graduate tops being investigated as I type

Andy at www.completerunner-online.com is looking into getting some tops with lon...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

smhall and myself went for our very first grad week run last night! Such a lovely evening, we had a rain shower earlier and the clouds looked like the...

SNAP! CRACKLE! POP!! Grad week fireworks? Oh, wait, that's my knee! W9R1 FINISHED!

smhall and myself went for our very first grad week run last night! Such a love...

gdeann

Graduate•12 years ago

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My first running skirmish! Also, the 10k race? BRING IT!

Ok, so the 10k race is looming, it's just under three weeks away now and I'm getting both excited and scared at the same time. Again, I've not been out...

Ok, so the 10k race is looming, it's just under three weeks away now and I'm get...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

I am up to week 4 of c25k and I am entered into a 10k run in Feb 2013 along with a couple of other people, neither of whom live anywhere near me! they have...

I deviated today with surprising results

I am up to week 4 of c25k and I am entered into a 10k run in Feb 2013 along with...

Jonnyman

•12 years ago

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just started week 6

Did run 1 of week 6 this morning and boy was it tough! felt like i had been transported back to week 1. my legs were like lead, my knees and back hurt and i...

Did run 1 of week 6 this morning and boy was it tough! felt like i had been tran...

179monmou

•12 years ago

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About to start wk 5 on Couch2-5K but have got bad cold & can't run, Do I take up again when cold is over or repeat week 4 again when better?

leedsmum

Graduate•12 years ago

OK, I like Laura. A lot. She has got me this far. Thanks for that. Couldnt have done it without ya... etc etc BUT I do take exception when for the last run of...

Not sure about Laura's sense of humour.....

OK, I like Laura. A lot. She has got me this far. Thanks for that. Couldnt have ...

SBG356

Graduate•12 years ago

Hi everyone. I've been a bit stuck at 5K since graduating. Been happy with times as I've managed to get just under the 29minute barruer(28mins 58!) but been...

Broken through 4 miles!

Hi everyone. I've been a bit stuck at 5K since graduating. Been happy with times...

musicman

Graduate•12 years ago