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First run today

So....after wanting to lose weight for a long time, today I finally did something about it and did my first C25K run. I found it difficult, and had to walk...

So....after wanting to lose weight for a long time, today I finally did somethin...

Ahateumezalea

Graduate•12 years ago

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w5r3 take 2

After not making it to 20 minutes on Saturday could not wait until my normal day (Tuesday) to try again so was out pounding the streets at ridiculous o'clock...

After not making it to 20 minutes on Saturday could not wait until my normal day...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Double checked but that's definitely my trainers in my suitcase...

Legs protesting that they don't want to hold me up today... I've ignored them, what do they know! I'm having a first - packing running kit to take away with me...

Legs protesting that they don't want to hold me up today... I've ignored them, w...

Bxster

Graduate•12 years ago

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Ankle pain?

I've just started week 8 and have developed nasty ankle pain in my left ankle. I think it's a tendon. I have strapped it up and am going to have 2 rest days...

I've just started week 8 and have developed nasty ankle pain in my left ankle. ...

Helen3boys

•12 years ago

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Week 3

Looking forward to run 1 of week 3. Cant believe I've got this far. I'm amazed at how motivated it makes yoy. I run on Monday& Wednesday nights then either...

Looking forward to run 1 of week 3. Cant believe I've got this far. I'm amazed a...

Mark181261

Graduate•12 years ago

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First week, First day!!

Starting tonight, after work. Not sure how bad it will go

Firelight

•12 years ago

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Does anyone know how many minutes of running there is in week 2?

Imfluffy

•12 years ago

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First day tomorrow, eep!

Over the summer last year I did this program all the way through to week 7 but stopped when I came back to uni for some unknown reason. After weeks of noticing...

Over the summer last year I did this program all the way through to week 7 but s...

Georgie_couchpotato

•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 part 2

This isnt really a question, but after my worry and doubt I have just come back from doing the 20 min week 5 run 3 run and yes I managed to do it without much...

This isnt really a question, but after my worry and doubt I have just come back ...

julie1807

•12 years ago

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Oh gosh, running, breathing AND counting!!

maddness! lol oooh heck 90 secs is tough, think I'm running wrong what was that about heals and as for breathing in for 4 and out for 4 - I can't do that,...

maddness! lol oooh heck 90 secs is tough, think I'm running wrong what was that ...

Bxster

Graduate•12 years ago

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email notification

hi. on the old site email notifications came through for blogs that you had posted on & I believe you also had the option to stop these as well. is this...

hi. on the old site email notifications came through for blogs that you had post...

shelleymcb

Graduate•12 years ago

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Did Week 6 Run 1 today :-) :-) :-)

After a week off with back pain, I went out this morning. I figured if it was too painful to run I would at least walk for 30 mins to maintain some...

After a week off with back pain, I went out this morning. I figured if it...

casdix

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4R1 done.

Well W4R1 is done and I'm feeling a bit more like a runner. Bad vibes done away with and enjoyed today. OMG it was so cold this morning - passed a brass...

Well W4R1 is done and I'm feeling a bit more like a runner. Bad vibes done away ...

B3any_Boy

•12 years ago

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I feel the need...the need for speed!

I'm running at 8km/h. 2 miles takes me 25 minutes. To do 5k in 30 mins I would need to run at 10km/h (obviously). This seems impossibly fast to me, I ran at...

I'm running at 8km/h. 2 miles takes me 25 minutes. To do 5k in 30 mins I would n...

Lorcan

•12 years ago

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Red faced

I've just done the first run of week 3 (and survived) but I'm slightly worried about how hot I get. I took my jumper off because I was far too hot and a guy...

I've just done the first run of week 3 (and survived) but I'm slightly worried a...

Tkdgirl1983

•12 years ago

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How do I find out what music is used in each podcast?

I've just completed week one and absolutely loved it ... and a lot of that is because of the music. Does anyone know if there is a list of the tracks somewhere?

I've just completed week one and absolutely loved it ... and a lot of that is be...

TinksB

•12 years ago

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Week 8 completed

My 9 yr old grandson came with me today to make sure I was fine running in the woods. I have not done a run yet without support from at least one member of my...

My 9 yr old grandson came with me today to make sure I was fine running in the w...

blueboots

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week5 Blog

This morning I got up on a very drizzly and windy Saturday to do my run. My body was really eager to get going this morning so I was up and out before 9am on a...

This morning I got up on a very drizzly and windy Saturday to do my run. My body...

mirandababes

•12 years ago

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Break in week...

..is now over. The idea was to get back in to the routine of running with 3 gentle half hour sessions Mon, Wed and Fri. It all faltered a bit at the first...

..is now over. The idea was to get back in to the routine of running with 3 g...

andystev

Graduate•12 years ago

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w5r3

Well this morning was the time to prove to myself I could do 20 minutes non stop. To say I was a little apprehensive would be an understatement but out I...

Well this morning was the time to prove to myself I could do 20 minutes non stop...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running with a cold (w4r3)

So I have had a sore throat for a couple of days but the rest of me didn't seem affected and apart from a bit of tiredness and it wasn't that bad so I thought...

So I have had a sore throat for a couple of days but the rest of me didn't seem ...

bethisrunning

•12 years ago

1 Reply

My Couch to 5K Diary - Week 1 done!!! :)

Well this morning I completed week 1 and feel great and very proud of myself. I do the workout usually at 8.30 in the morning on a treadmill, before...

Well this morning I completed week 1 and feel great and very proud of myself. I...

Minuette

Graduate•12 years ago

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what do i do in week one

Firelight

•12 years ago

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W3R3 - Just not feeling it today

Bah humbug! Just finished W3R3 and just didn't feel it today. Shoes would't tie properly, half way throuh run developed chaffing of man bits, 5 minute warm up...

Bah humbug! Just finished W3R3 and just didn't feel it today. Shoes would't tie...

B3any_Boy

•12 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 but overdressed

Today I completed W8R2 with one of my daughters and two of my grandsons keeping me company. I think I was overdressed today and found it hard going. I've...

Today I completed W8R2 with one of my daughters and two of my grandsons keeping ...

blueboots

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

I think that there is too much of a big jump between runs 2 and 3 of week 5 and going from 8 minutes to 20 minutes is too much! How did other people get on...

I think that there is too much of a big jump between runs 2 and 3 of week 5 and ...

julie1807

•12 years ago

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what made you start c25k?

I joined a gym this time last year, mainly to use the swimming pool & part of the induction was a session to show me all the machines, treadmill being one of...

I joined a gym this time last year, mainly to use the swimming pool & part of th...

shelleymcb

Graduate•12 years ago

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Cycling

Can this plan be transfered to other sports?

Steevg

•12 years ago

1 Reply

How do I work out how far I've run?

I don't have an iphone. Is there any other way I can work out how far I've run? I'm currently running on the cycle/walking paths through our area, rather...

I don't have an iphone. Is there any other way I can work out how far I've run?...

casdix

Graduate•12 years ago

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So gutted that I need to take a break...

Last Saturday I completed Week 5 run 3. I felt on top of the world!! It was -6 degrees and I ran, non stop, for 20 minutes! On Sunday I was putting...

Last Saturday I completed Week 5 run 3. I felt on top of the world!! It was -6 ...

casdix

Graduate•12 years ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2012

First run today

w5r3 take 2

Double checked but that's definitely my trainers in my suitcase...

Ankle pain?

Week 3

First week, First day!!

Does anyone know how many minutes of running there is in week 2?

First day tomorrow, eep!

Week 5 Run 3 part 2

Oh gosh, running, breathing AND counting!!

email notification

Did Week 6 Run 1 today :-) :-) :-)

W4R1 done.

I feel the need...the need for speed!

Red faced

How do I find out what music is used in each podcast?

Week 8 completed

Week5 Blog

Break in week...

w5r3

Running with a cold (w4r3)

My Couch to 5K Diary - Week 1 done!!! :)

what do i do in week one

W3R3 - Just not feeling it today

Week 8 Run 2 but overdressed

Week 5 Run 3

what made you start c25k?

Cycling

How do I work out how far I've run?

So gutted that I need to take a break...

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