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The end of week 8 and being realistic

Just back from W8R3 and it's been the best run of the week in terms of distance covered ( 3.22k in 28 minutes) and the best run for weeks in terms of how I...

Just back from W8R3 and it's been the best run of the week in terms of distance...

Eastofthegate

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 5 workout 3

I was a bit anxious about this workout but found it quite easy to achieve, almost found Laura's interruption a bit disruptive. I managed 3.3k in the 20mins of...

I was a bit anxious about this workout but found it quite easy to achieve, almos...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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W5 R3

I completed week 5 run 3 this morning and can't quite believe I managed it.... Started 5 weeks ago and was counting steps to get to end of one minute. Found...

I completed week 5 run 3 this morning and can't quite believe I managed it.... ...

Almac01

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3R3 done. Slowed down further.

I finished W3R3 a day late. That's week 3 done! I have slowed down my pace for running from 7 km/h to 6.5 km/h. As a result, the heart rate has dropped down....

I finished W3R3 a day late. That's week 3 done! I have slowed down my pace for ...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 - done!

I cannot believe that I have completed Week 7, I never really thought in a million years I would be able to run (albeit slow) for 25 mins! Thank you all for...

I cannot believe that I have completed Week 7, I never really thought in a milli...

Lotty41

Graduate•9 years ago

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Nervous!

I graduated just before my 2 week holiday. Although I did lots of exercise on holiday: hiking, swimming and three 5k run/ walks on the coastal path, I haven't...

I graduated just before my 2 week holiday. Although I did lots of exercise on ho...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Parkrun success!

I graduated C25K last Saturday at Parkrun, aiming to run the 30 mins, then run whatever I could manage for the remainder of the course. Ran most, but walked...

I graduated C25K last Saturday at Parkrun, aiming to run the 30 mins, then run w...

Rhedwr

Graduate•9 years ago

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Lurgy

It should have been a run day - the weather is glorious - and I'm stuck on the sofa with a lurgy. Woe is me 😞

It should have been a run day - the weather is glorious - and I'm stuck on the s...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 Spin 3 - Better

This one was tough again, but by choice. I try to push just a little bit above my comfort zone, keeping the comfort zone as a "rest level" if I can. There's...

This one was tough again, but by choice. I try to push just a little bit above m...

gary_bart

•9 years ago

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Ecstatic after parkrun #2

OMG. I shaved a whole 1.5 minutes of my parkrun this morning to 32.04 to 30.32. I am delighted. Can't do it for next 3 weeks as working but will be training...

OMG. I shaved a whole 1.5 minutes of my parkrun this morning to 32.04 to 30.32. ...

Seanita

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 9, run 3 and parkrun - graduation

Can't actually believe that 9 weeks ago I was a non-runner. Started C25K to give running a go and battled through every week - dreaded week 5 run 3 like...

Can't actually believe that 9 weeks ago I was a non-runner. Started C25K to giv...

JoolieB1

Graduate•9 years ago

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PB at Parkrun

Got a PB at this Parkrun, shaved nearly 4 mins off last weeks time on the hill course, again having to slow to a walk on the inclines, but am pleased, my...

Got a PB at this Parkrun, shaved nearly 4 mins off last weeks time on the hill c...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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My running week

Hi All, My running week has been a little curtailed. Monday I did a swim/run so swam 1400metres and then ran 2.5km. My run time was pretty good with me...

Hi All, My running week has been a little curtailed. Monday I did a swim/run s...

Mat30

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2... Frozen peas & knees

Just ran w2r3... It's Saturday and my last run was Tuesday so having a bit of extra time off as my knees are hurting and I don't want to damage them. The pain...

Just ran w2r3... It's Saturday and my last run was Tuesday so having a bit of ex...

T0rtoise

•9 years ago

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Springy Legs :)

Hello fellow runners :) It's been an interesting few days running wise. Friday, saturday, sunday, monday tuesday I ran 5km each day. On the tuesday run I was...

Hello fellow runners :) It's been an interesting few days running wise. Friday, ...

Zev1963

Graduate•9 years ago

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Graduation

I've only gone and done French hills and all . Feel fantastic so very pleased , not bad at 69 !!!

I've only gone and done French hills and all . Feel fantastic so very pleased , ...

Dessie01

Graduate•9 years ago

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Parkrun #2

How different my rare Saturday mornings off are now. Usually Id be turning over for a second snooze but here I am getting up and ready to go do parkrun to...

How different my rare Saturday mornings off are now. Usually Id be turning over ...

Seanita

Graduate•9 years ago

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I did it! Week 9 run 3

I got home after a VERY long work week and immediately dressed for a run. I chose my wardrobe a bit more carefully than usual- I wanted it to be special. After...

I got home after a VERY long work week and immediately dressed for a run. I chos...

RunningForBroke

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3 done !

Had everything happen today. Phone / run keeper didn't want to work correctly, a heavy shower, a motorist purposely trying to soak me by driving through a...

Had everything happen today. Phone / run keeper didn't want to work correctly, ...

richardvc

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R3 - and more

For my third run this week, I decided to use Runkeeper again, for the updates, and also to incorporate Spotify as has been suggested. The latter didn't work...

For my third run this week, I decided to use Runkeeper again, for the updates, a...

Austen304

•9 years ago

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Virtual Bling!

Just arrived home to find this wee beauty on the doormat! I promise not to post every single one I get but as this is my first decent bit of bling I thought...

Just arrived home to find this wee beauty on the doormat! I promise not to post ...

Noaky12

Graduate•9 years ago

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3 parkrun nightmares! 😦

I am doing my first parkrun tomorrow and so far had 3 nightmares about it: (1) forgot my barcode and couldn't run (2) realised too late I had turned up in flip...

I am doing my first parkrun tomorrow and so far had 3 nightmares about it: (1) f...

JoolieB1

Graduate•9 years ago

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Who has been a Virtual Runner?

Having read Goonkeepgoing's post, I was wondering who has tried this and did you find it motivating?

Having read Goonkeepgoing's post, I was wondering who has tried this and did you...

Sandraj39

Graduate•9 years ago

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HELLO TO ALL NEW C25Kers!!

It's been ages since I posted on this forum we call....er......the forum? Anyway, I thought I'd just mention that I am still enjoying my running since my BIG...

It's been ages since I posted on this forum we call....er......the forum? Anyway...

danzargo

Graduate•9 years ago

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Facebook won't care but..

I ran 9k today (albeit in 3 lots of 3k with 2 min walks in between and slower than a slug with salt sprinkles). If I update my Facebook nobody will give a...

I ran 9k today (albeit in 3 lots of 3k with 2 min walks in between and slower th...

coryluscontorta

Graduate•9 years ago

22 Replies

Fed up!

It was all going so well! I'd reached week 6 and was mentally preparing myself for the 25min runs and beyond when I wake up one morning with a sore Achilles'...

It was all going so well! I'd reached week 6 and was mentally preparing myself f...

SarahFox

Graduate•9 years ago

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Positive Forward Thinking Attitude

This guy is just brilliant. A total inspiration. https://www.facebook.com/TheBrizzler/videos/399265726950963/

This guy is just brilliant. A total inspiration. https://www.facebook.com/TheBr...

Rignold

•9 years ago

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What speed?

Hello, I have still to do the 3rd run of week 4 and was wondering what speed my run should be? Old dreadmill on miles so walking at 3.1 miles and jogging at...

Hello, I have still to do the 3rd run of week 4 and was wondering what speed my ...

JennySue

•9 years ago

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Royal British Legion - Poppy Challenge - More spaces!!!

For those of you that missed out (as it got booked up rather quickly). The RBL Poppy Challenge on Virtual Runner will release 150 more spaces next week....

For those of you that missed out (as it got booked up rather quickly). The RBL P...

goonkeepgoing

Graduate•9 years ago

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Groundhog Day.... Week 7 again!

Following a lovely week 7 run last week I then managed to have couple of rubbish runs where my dear old leg just wasn't up for it! However after a few days...

Following a lovely week 7 run last week I then managed to have couple of rubbish...

Sandraj39

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for September 2015

The end of week 8 and being realistic

Week 5 workout 3

W5 R3

W3R3 done. Slowed down further.

Week 7 - done!

Nervous!

Parkrun success!

Lurgy

Week 7 Spin 3 - Better

Ecstatic after parkrun #2

Week 9, run 3 and parkrun - graduation

PB at Parkrun

My running week

Week 2... Frozen peas & knees

Springy Legs :)

Graduation

Parkrun #2

I did it! Week 9 run 3

Week 8 Run 3 done !

W8R3 - and more

Virtual Bling!

3 parkrun nightmares! 😦

Who has been a Virtual Runner?

HELLO TO ALL NEW C25Kers!!

Facebook won't care but..

Fed up!

Positive Forward Thinking Attitude

What speed?

Royal British Legion - Poppy Challenge - More spaces!!!

Groundhog Day.... Week 7 again!

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