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Week 2 Run 3 done!! Roll on week 3

I never thought I'd say this but I actually enjoyed tonight's run. I was really keen to go out but was slightly wary that it was going to be a killer because I...

I never thought I'd say this but I actually enjoyed tonight's run. I was really ...

Gingystrider

Graduate•12 years ago

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I use my iphone when doing my running

I am on week 5 just have run 3 to do tues - I ahve noticed others refering to Laura giving advice about breathin etc and music?? Only updates I get are...

I am on week 5 just have run 3 to do tues - I ahve noticed others refering to La...

megbyth

•12 years ago

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Does the mental battle ever go away? Or even improve?

I have now run 5k 3 times. It takes me roughly 37 minutes. My problem is that between 5 minutes and 30 minutes, I want to give up!! I keep saying to myself...

I have now run 5k 3 times. It takes me roughly 37 minutes. My problem is that b...

Helen3boys

•12 years ago

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week 2 done

Onto week 3 next looking forwards in doing it need to keep the hard work up feeling great

Onto week 3 next looking forwards in doing it need to keep the hard work up feel...

familyheaven

Graduate•12 years ago

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Does anyone stretch after running?

In the podcasts, Laura gives us the 5 minute cool down but doesnt say anything about stretching. Is it beneficial??

In the podcasts, Laura gives us the 5 minute cool down but doesnt say anything a...

KittyCatt

Graduate•12 years ago

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Have any of you lost any weight through doing these podcasts? I'm hoping to lose a few pounds!! :)

MrsBristow

•12 years ago

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Now onto week 2

So I had my first run with the week 2 podcast, fortunately I was out at a (not-so-local) park so had the opportunity of running in the fresh air, the sunshine...

So I had my first run with the week 2 podcast, fortunately I was out at a (not-s...

Maudula

•12 years ago

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REST DAY ??

should i always have a rest day as some days i feel like i could go back out the next day ??

should i always have a rest day as some days i feel like i could go back out the...

caroldeaz

Graduate•12 years ago

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WEEK 4 STARTS TOMMOROW

how did anyone find week 4 as i listened to laura and thought omg i have to run for 5 mins !!! mind over matter i suppose xx

how did anyone find week 4 as i listened to laura and thought omg i have to run ...

caroldeaz

Graduate•12 years ago

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Omg I did it!

After completing up to week 6 run3 on a treadmill, week 7 run1 was my first 'outdoor' run. I didn't manage the 25 minutes but I did 20 which wasn't too bad....

After completing up to week 6 run3 on a treadmill, week 7 run1 was my first 'out...

jane29

•12 years ago

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week 5 run 1

well that was an exhilerating run took my usual route some hills some down hills and some flat and managed to get home ok. looking forward to run 2, 8 minutes...

well that was an exhilerating run took my usual route some hills some down hills...

maddykins

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 6 done

Finished run 3 on Friday probably the hardest one yet! For the first time i'm not sure that I was in the right frame of mind. However once I got going the...

Finished run 3 on Friday probably the hardest one yet! For the first time i'm n...

Mark181261

Graduate•12 years ago

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stretches for achy hip/bum area

when I do a longer run on the treadmill (over 50mins) I notice a dull pain in my hip area but it is in the back/bum area, so not lower back pain. any ideas for...

when I do a longer run on the treadmill (over 50mins) I notice a dull pain in my...

shelleymcb

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 - done :)

And was trying not to think that it may be a difficult one as it's back to intervals again. But, it felt really good :) Ran in the park again and it was...

And was trying not to think that it may be a difficult one as it's back to inter...

Minuette

Graduate•12 years ago

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I did it!!

I ran 8miles. woohoo. Ive been working my way through a Bupa beginners 10mile plan & I just ran 8 miles. this is the most I have even run. it has taken me 2...

I ran 8miles. woohoo. Ive been working my way through a Bupa beginners 10mile pl...

shelleymcb

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk 2 R1 done and 2 lb lost

Really enjoyed my run this morning in the sun. It certainly sets you up for the day. I know I said I wasn't going to weigh myself but I couldn't resist....

Really enjoyed my run this morning in the sun. It certainly sets you up for the...

Susiejane

•12 years ago

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Week 9 - It's a beautiful day! and you just cant keep the B3an out of the mud

Well today the alarm went of 5:30 and it was time to turn over and get my lazy ass out of a warm comfortable bed. I decided on shorts this morning, as last...

Well today the alarm went of 5:30 and it was time to turn over and get my lazy a...

B3any_Boy

•12 years ago

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First early morning in the cold fresh air - Done! w4r2

Until now I've been running at lunchtimes, when the air temperature has been a bit higher, however I realised this is cutting into my working day too much......

Until now I've been running at lunchtimes, when the air temperature has been a b...

TrickyHicky

Graduate•12 years ago

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Today I graduated :) :) :)

I've just completed week 9 run 3...YAY me. After such a fab run on Saturday I'd been so looking forward to today's run BUT it was horrible!!!! Made it round...

I've just completed week 9 run 3...YAY me. After such a fab run on Saturday I'd...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5... Thank Goodness I Found This

Made me go and keeping me going.

Aimbow

•12 years ago

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lessons learned

Don't eat a snack before jogging, only a bannana but its a killer. Just started doing week 7 don't take the dog a distraction at this stage, she's been with...

Don't eat a snack before jogging, only a bannana but its a killer. Just started ...

petech

•12 years ago

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running over 50

im a runner and im over 50.finding it enjoyable but have to keep introducing new sessions to keep my times constant love doing park runs and 5k is my fav...

im a runner and im over 50.finding it enjoyable but have to keep introducing new...

givman

•12 years ago

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Started wk4...

So I swithered with myself as to repeat wk3 one last time or be brave and try wk4. I tried wk4 managed 14 out of the 16 mins which I'm quite proud of and I...

So I swithered with myself as to repeat wk3 one last time or be brave and try wk...

Sassy1

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 4 run 3 I DONE IT!!!

took me all week end to get out, little chatter box in my head had every excuse under the sun but eventually the jogger:) in me won and out i went. May i add...

took me all week end to get out, little chatter box in my head had every excuse ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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I am now officially a runner - but I don't feel like one!

Well, I finished week 6 run 3 today but it was so hard. When Laura told me that I could now officially be considered to be a runner I had to laugh. My brisk...

Well, I finished week 6 run 3 today but it was so hard. When Laura told me that ...

BTX4

Graduate•12 years ago

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New to community- on week 7 need advice!!!

Hi all I am new to community but have been on Programme since Oct 2011(!) a few things got in the way and I repeated week 4 and 5 about three times each,...

Hi all I am new to community but have been on Programme since Oct 2011(!) a f...

deadasadodo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 done - do I re do it or move onto week 8?

Hello Thanks everyone for your support so far. The last two weeks I've been taking it a bit easier and only doing 2 of the C25k runs/ week. This means...

Hello Thanks everyone for your support so far. The last two weeks I've been t...

ClearlyAM

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 run 3 - complete - OOOh Week 7 complete!

Well I am sitting on sofa huffing and puffing and melting slightly after todays run. The whole time I tried to go as fast as I could. I did go faster than the...

Well I am sitting on sofa huffing and puffing and melting slightly after todays ...

ClearlyAM

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 run1

I have to admit I really didn't think I could do this today... But I did it. I was smiling like something demented when I finished. On one of the 5 min runs I...

I have to admit I really didn't think I could do this today... But I did it. I w...

Trixitrin

Graduate•12 years ago

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Finished W1 R3 but no aches or soreness.

I'm new to running and need some advice. To warm up I just follow Lauras' instructions of a brisk walk and then a walk at the end of the podcast. However I...

I'm new to running and need some advice. To warm up I just follow Lauras' instru...

Tinyrun

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2012

Week 2 Run 3 done!! Roll on week 3

I use my iphone when doing my running

Does the mental battle ever go away? Or even improve?

week 2 done

Does anyone stretch after running?

Have any of you lost any weight through doing these podcasts? I'm hoping to lose a few pounds!! :)

Now onto week 2

REST DAY ??

WEEK 4 STARTS TOMMOROW

Omg I did it!

week 5 run 1

week 6 done

stretches for achy hip/bum area

Week 6 run 1 - done :)

I did it!!

Wk 2 R1 done and 2 lb lost

Week 9 - It's a beautiful day! and you just cant keep the B3an out of the mud

First early morning in the cold fresh air - Done! w4r2

Today I graduated :) :) :)

W5... Thank Goodness I Found This

lessons learned

running over 50

Started wk4...

week 4 run 3 I DONE IT!!!

I am now officially a runner - but I don't feel like one!

New to community- on week 7 need advice!!!

Week 7 done - do I re do it or move onto week 8?

Week 7 run 3 - complete - OOOh Week 7 complete!

Week 4 run1

Finished W1 R3 but no aches or soreness.

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