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Not been on for a while but that's W10 out the way decided to forget the 1 min walk between the 15 min splits thought I'd try 9x5min runs alternating between fast and slow for each 5min section.......on D3W10 managed 6.45 at 7 min pace felt like I could have defo upped the pace, my 10k is 4 weeks on Sunday and I'm…

My tuppence worth on the strides stuff came from a book I read written by Chris Brasher prior to running the Edinburgh Marathon some 30 years ago his tip was short strides for uphill, long strides for downhill and something in between on the flat. It was an inspiring read full of loads of tips defo worth a read. First run…

Thanks folks i was pretty well impressed with myself.....i have to confess though i have run before, done the marathon distance and numerous halfs but that was 30 odd years ago so I think I think the old me done not to bad.....race days great its still the same atmoshere and all the people are just so nice and friendly…

Hi don't know how that happened with my previous post so apologies...... Anyway completed the 5k Resolution Run this morning and have the medal managed it in 29 mins 14 second I checked my splits to see my first km was slow at 9 min 30 seconds so I know I can knock a couple of mins off......really happy with my run…

Started the programme 28/12/14...... first 5k medal today at the Edinburgh Resolution 5k run managed 29 mins 14 second so I'm delighted 10k entered mid April

Fallen off the wagon this week after my good 5K last Saturday my first run on Monday was a disaster had to abort after 20mins was in total agony (upper leg) i have my Resolution 5K at Edinburgh a week on Sunday so decided not to push it in a hope it will cure before the race. Tried a wee jog last night its certainly…

Just bumping this to let people know that the programme really does work I started D1 W1 28th December I couldnt run to the end of the road, i've completed the programme and entered for a 5k run in March which i'm confident in completing in sub 30mins also managed to loose an amazing 8lbs without much of a diet change.…

Went for it it ..,....was meant to be D2 WK 8 ....I just kept going until I hit the 5k, timed out at 36.16 which was a 7.15 pace...,I'm going to run 5k again either Friday or Saturday then crack on with 10 k training which I'm hoping will help to improve my 5k pace???

Going to just get the 5k run out the way should have jus t went for it tonight was meant to be doing W8D1 28 mins but I was feeling go od and just keepgoing it was a good run not fast but I know Icould have uupped the pace managed 4.6 km so the 5km sub 30 mins will be done this week hopefully .

Had a bad day a work and went straight for a 30 min run instead of the 28 min I was meant to do W8D1 I wasn't pushing it and managed 4.6 km .....the 5K sub 30 min will be happening this week

Wk8 for me going to go Tues .Thursday and do 5k on Saturday...... looking forward to this week a then concentrating on improving my pace

Wow scotland , Texas and aussieland, sounds like it could be a bit off a mad mix . Romy there's a couple of Resolution 5k runs happening March time so I'll incorporate either the Edinburgh or Glasgow one into my programme

Hi folks thanks for the advice and help its much appreciated it all sounds like a good plan, should be through the 5 K programme by the 19th so i'll be back after thats out the way. See your from Scotland Romy whereabouts? i'm Glenrothes, where's everyone else from?

Just joined the bridge to 10K version i'm on D2 W7 of the C25K and hope to complete about 19th February, I have entered a 10K race on April 12th so that gives me 6/7 weeks to train, I was considering jumping onto W6 of the Bluefin Ease to 10k programme but would take any advice or pointers in respect to this....

Not posted for a while now onto W7 D2.....The programme really does work I was struggling running for a minute or so a few weeks ago now i'm running comfortably non stop for 25minutes

Just completed D1W4 was a bit worried increasing to the 5 min run but if you stay focused on your pace and breathing its okay, had to really push myself the last minute of the second 5 main run but I made it so I'm well chuffed. Laura's tip on the NHS podcast at W3 about breathing in and out over 4 strides really helps in…

Onto W4 D1 now doing it on Thursday

W3D3 completed totally concerned about W4

Nice one Yoshi...to be honest I think W 3 is a lot easier than W2....bought a new pair of running shoes today with the money I saved stopping smoking at the beginning of the week so I'm getting serious about completing this.

Did W3D1 slowed my pace down on the 3min run sections from 10 km /hr to 8 km/hr it really helped and I felt I handled the session comfortably, I was a bit worried before I started due to the run time doubling but now its done there's nothing to fear just adjust your pace down bit.......delighted and looking forward to D2W3…

Just did D1W3 not as hard as I thought it would be so I'm delighted.

I'm like you yoshi while I breezed day2 w2.... today's run d3 wasn't so easy I think I'll repeat d3 before moving on to W3 mind you I did increase my pace up for the running sections from 9km/hr to 10km/hr which I know you probably shouldn't do and that's what was wrong, I think your meant to be able to talk during the…

Just completed D3 W2 earlier

Just finished W2D2 as well, the aches in the shins have disappeared so all is good, really enjoying this.

Just completed W2D2 felt good and it was like I could have went on for a while after the final run, rest day tomorrow and I'll get W2 bagged on Wednesday

Well done Kimmy you've made the first step so you should be proud .....well done

D1W2 sorted and D1 stop smoking tomorrow so everything's good

Good advice best to take it easy, finished W1 D3 yesterday and the front off my lower legs are aching today, I'm on a rest day today and if still sore in the morning iI'l wait till Saturday before progressing to W2D1,

Bagged W1D3 ......rest day tomorrow so in Scotland its time for party Happy New Year