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Two steps forward, one step back.

Finally got to move from old forum! Had a bad fall in the snow/ice so couldn't run for a couple of weeks. Started again, but back to 20 minutes :( Aim: to...

Finally got to move from old forum! Had a bad fall in the snow/ice so couldn't r...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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We're going on a bear hunt!

Yet again I drag my sorry ass out of bed at 5:30 to go and run for a bit. I completed W6R2 yesterday and quite honestly why do I do it to myself....

Yet again I drag my sorry ass out of bed at 5:30 to go and run for a bit. I comp...

B3any_Boy

•12 years ago

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Week 9 and I'm feeling sick!!!!

Well today is the day where I find out what I'm truly made of! I have decided to take as flat a route as possible or I know I won't finish. The view of the sea...

Well today is the day where I find out what I'm truly made of! I have decided to...

PatButcher

Graduate•12 years ago

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w7r3 done but more technical issues!

I wasn't keen this morning. Lying in bed and listening to the wind outside wasn't making me want to jump out of bed and get out there. Finally talked myself...

I wasn't keen this morning. Lying in bed and listening to the wind outside wasn...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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calories burned

reading a running book at the moment by hal higden. in this he says that walking a mile burns approx 100 calories, but if you run that same mile you also burn...

reading a running book at the moment by hal higden. in this he says that walking...

shelleymcb

Graduate•12 years ago

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http://couchto5k.healthunlocked.com/blogs/134328/The-ALL-NEW-Step-Up-to-the-Ten-Mile-Mark-blog#comments

Wonder if this will work as a quick way to load our blog Shelley!! I can access it quite quickly under the "my blogs" button, but it might save you searching...

Wonder if this will work as a quick way to load our blog Shelley!! I can access ...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Completed week 5 run 3 with a hangover, where's my medal?!

It was my birthday on Friday and me and my other half went away for the weekend. Had a lovely meal and a few too many gin's :D However I managed to drag myself...

It was my birthday on Friday and me and my other half went away for the weekend....

Rose885

Graduate•12 years ago

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Bit miserable...

just seen a comment by Alli about putting run off until tomorrow because of the weather... I should have done that... That was grown up and sensible... Snow...

just seen a comment by Alli about putting run off until tomorrow because of the ...

Bxster

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2 - Second time around

Today it was cold and raining! Went out to do run 1 of week 2, it went ok, last year I took it quite slowly but this year I am putting some extra oomf in so...

Today it was cold and raining! Went out to do run 1 of week 2, it went ok, last...

bizzyb

Graduate•12 years ago

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ive read in a couple of threads about people getting trainers custom made where can i get this done?

ive had to stop running for a few days as my back and the outsides of my knees were aching and became rather stiff, think better trainers may help

ive had to stop running for a few days as my back and the outsides of my knees w...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Whoopee I ran for five mins, I would of never thought that was possible!!!

we chuffed done week 4run 1 and finished it :) so proud of myself I never would of believed I could ever do that, I felt so good I continued for another half...

we chuffed done week 4run 1 and finished it :) so proud of myself I never would ...

Pricey

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7.....Run 1.......plus a little bit extra.....

Week 7. The majority of the programme is now behind me and I'm well on my way to becoming an addicted runner. I took an extra step this morning and bought...

Week 7. The majority of the programme is now behind me and I'm well on my way t...

Daran

•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Feeling down completed 16 minutes of the 20 min run and then had to walk home due to pain in lower calf (Achilles tendon i think) will rest a few day then try...

Feeling down completed 16 minutes of the 20 min run and then had to walk home d...

DaveA

•12 years ago

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Finished Week 1, Run 3. Do I have to wait 2 days before starting Week 2, or does one day's rest suffice?

ClassicDiva

•12 years ago

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We made it to week 3!!

I am running with a friend, doing this together and we did the last week 2 run last night!! I personally started off slower then our last run but by the end we...

I am running with a friend, doing this together and we did the last week 2 run l...

Georgie_couchpotato

•12 years ago

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Week three looks a little daunting...

So, I've finished week 2. On Friday, I ran week 2 for the last time and then downloaded week 3 last night. I have been trying not to look at the upcoming...

So, I've finished week 2. On Friday, I ran week 2 for the last time and then do...

Prince_of_Cats

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running kit for women?

I'm looking forward to getting some 'proper' gear soon, do experienced runners think a long-sleeve T-shirt, a gilet and some capri-length running trousers...

I'm looking forward to getting some 'proper' gear soon, do experienced runners t...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 8, Run 1...it was raining heavier than I thought!!

It seemed to be just a light drizzle this morning, so I figured it would be OK. It was - I ran the full 28 minutes but got VERY WET :-) - I always turn...

It seemed to be just a light drizzle this morning, so I figured it would be OK. ...

casdix

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 done

Well thats week 4 done! Shins are fine now I thoroughly reccomend compression socks they really do work. Looking forward to my 1st run of week 5 this morning....

Well thats week 4 done! Shins are fine now I thoroughly reccomend compression so...

Mark181261

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is it better to run on a treadmill or outside?

have been running so far on a treadmill, only a beginner, about to do Wk 2, Run 3. I live in a village and am very nervous about being seen in public! am...

have been running so far on a treadmill, only a beginner, about to do Wk 2, Run ...

jennyn

Graduate•12 years ago

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how do I start this? who is Laura?

soroka

•12 years ago

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Week Two commences...new gear

Just did my first run of week 2. Man bought me some new gear to run in today so I got out there before it got dark. I am going on a different route each time...

Just did my first run of week 2. Man bought me some new gear to run in today so ...

StaceInspire

Graduate•12 years ago

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Can you run 2 days in a row?

I'm on week 4, run 2; I ran this morning but if it's a nice morning tomorrow I would quite like to go for another run, however, Laura says to always leave a...

I'm on week 4, run 2; I ran this morning but if it's a nice morning tomorrow I w...

Karen29

•12 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 DISASTER!!

What a disaster, started off too quickly wearing too many layers and for the first time in the whole programme I had to stop :-( so disappointed. I did carry...

What a disaster, started off too quickly wearing too many layers and for the fir...

groovychick54

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2r3 secret's safe - he's away

Although the coast was clear yesterday it wasn't until after dark so I consoled myself with a piece of dark chocolate and promised myself that a two day break...

Although the coast was clear yesterday it wasn't until after dark so I consoled ...

Beckipeg

•12 years ago

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Wk7! Pain down outside of ankle and knees.

Managed wk6 ok. Started wk7 feeling confident and did first run. next day had ache outside left ankle and pain below/outside both knees. tried run yesterday...

Managed wk6 ok. Started wk7 feeling confident and did first run. next day had ac...

plodder

•12 years ago

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Finished the programme, What next?

Loved this podcast fantastic music and Laura was a reassuring voice when I felt like I couldnt do it. Been running 30 mins a day for the last week love it so...

Loved this podcast fantastic music and Laura was a reassuring voice when I felt ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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....FINISHED!!

What a momentous day! Today I completed week 9! Not only that, but Saturday is my weigh-in day and I have lost a whole stone over the 9 weeks! I still don't...

What a momentous day! Today I completed week 9! Not only that, but Saturday is...

Helen3boys

•12 years ago

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Wk5, run1 complete

Didn't plan to run first thing this morning but I was awake and the forecast is for sleet and snow later - no brainer, go while it's dry!! Bitterly...

Didn't plan to run first thing this morning but I was awake and the forecast is ...

Allybally

Graduate•12 years ago

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Did anyone see the "Horizon" program about exercise & weight loss this week?

I did c25k last year and didn't get any great weight loss only 3-4ibs over the 9 weeks so this time I have also signed up for one of the well known diet...

I did c25k last year and didn't get any great weight loss only 3-4ibs over the 9...

bizzyb

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2012

Two steps forward, one step back.

We're going on a bear hunt!

Week 9 and I'm feeling sick!!!!

w7r3 done but more technical issues!

calories burned

http://couchto5k.healthunlocked.com/blogs/134328/The-ALL-NEW-Step-Up-to-the-Ten-Mile-Mark-blog#comments

Completed week 5 run 3 with a hangover, where's my medal?!

Bit miserable...

Week 2 Run 2 - Second time around

ive read in a couple of threads about people getting trainers custom made where can i get this done?

Whoopee I ran for five mins, I would of never thought that was possible!!!

Week 7.....Run 1.......plus a little bit extra.....

Week 5 Run 3

Finished Week 1, Run 3. Do I have to wait 2 days before starting Week 2, or does one day's rest suffice?

We made it to week 3!!

Week three looks a little daunting...

Running kit for women?

Week 8, Run 1...it was raining heavier than I thought!!

Week 4 done

Is it better to run on a treadmill or outside?

how do I start this? who is Laura?

Week Two commences...new gear

Can you run 2 days in a row?

Week 9 Run 2 DISASTER!!

W2r3 secret's safe - he's away

Wk7! Pain down outside of ankle and knees.

Finished the programme, What next?

....FINISHED!!

Wk5, run1 complete

Did anyone see the "Horizon" program about exercise & weight loss this week?

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