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Will it ever improve

Have been running now for about 14 weeks and managing 15 minutes without stopping but, oh, it's really hard work. My breathing doesn't seem to have improved...

Have been running now for about 14 weeks and managing 15 minutes without stoppin...

oldiebutboldie

•12 years ago

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Week 5 Day 3 - definitely a mind game!

So, third time trying (over the last year), FINALLY got W5D3 in the bag, yippeeee! I think my success this time around is partly to do with me being fitter...

So, third time trying (over the last year), FINALLY got W5D3 in the bag, yippeee...

takingcontrol

•12 years ago

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W4R1- Oh me oh my!

Took to the streets after work again to do this run and boy it was tough. Shins are hurting a bit now but I pushed through and was so happy I had run for that...

Took to the streets after work again to do this run and boy it was tough. Shins ...

chimpychamps

•12 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 outside completed

Managed to complete my second run outside quite lucky as rain held off. Have mapped out a 5k run from the station to home so that when I go to pick my...

Managed to complete my second run outside quite lucky as rain held off. Have ma...

love2run

•12 years ago

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Stomach Muscles ooowwww

Morning all, Did W3R1 last night fine but woke up this morning with sore stomach muscles - I have a bit of a beer belly so is this just part of getting fitter...

Morning all, Did W3R1 last night fine but woke up this morning with sore stomac...

Rockshammer

Graduate•12 years ago

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Bested by a Bug

I had the very best of intentions. I hung up my "running clothes" (hoodie and yoga pants and double-layered socks) to be ready for my run. I prepared my MP3...

I had the very best of intentions. I hung up my "running clothes" (hoodie and y...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Still on track

This morning I did W1 R2 - really didn't feel like getting up to do it but thought about how good I would feel after. Once I actually got going the time...

This morning I did W1 R2 - really didn't feel like getting up to do it but thoug...

Karleen

•12 years ago

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Wk4 R1

Well got wk4r1 done tonight. i was very daunted when larua said id have to run 2x3 and 2x5mins . All said i managed it only just........ both 5 mins were up...

Well got wk4r1 done tonight. i was very daunted when larua said id have to run ...

hacw

•12 years ago

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feeling very stiff, do I ease up ?

Did my first run monday, felt very stiff Tuesday but after being told by heartless and fit ! son to work through it did two exercise classes Tuesday evening....

Did my first run monday, felt very stiff Tuesday but after being told by heartle...

hellywelly01229

•12 years ago

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Sports Bras

I am new to running and now need to invest in a sports bra. I have noticed that Lidl have them on offer this week, has anyone had one from here and if so are...

I am new to running and now need to invest in a sports bra. I have noticed that...

dimples3201

•12 years ago

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WEEK 9 RUN 2 MUCH BETTER !!

well after my disaster run 2 days ago managed this 1 ok was very tired but kept goin ma new trainers helped went and got gait analysis done on tuesday and been...

well after my disaster run 2 days ago managed this 1 ok was very tired but kept ...

caroldeaz

Graduate•12 years ago

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One Mile!!

Three weeks ago i started running with the girls from work. Due to unforseen circumstances for two of them weeks i was unable to run so tonights run was the...

Three weeks ago i started running with the girls from work. Due to unforseen ci...

dimples3201

•12 years ago

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Week 1 run 1...I did it!

After a low key first attempt and some great advice on how to use inhalers pre-run, I completed the wk1r1 today. Things I have learnt so far - -...

After a low key first attempt and some great advice on how to use inhalers pre-r...

beatasthma

•12 years ago

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W3 R2.....so far so good

Well I never thought I'd do it, but I ran (well kind of) for the 3 minute blocks.....so proud of myself. Just a good job 'Laura' cant hear me answering back!...

Well I never thought I'd do it, but I ran (well kind of) for the 3 minute blocks...

sounfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Completed my first run

Really happy, i found the right pace on the treadmill at the gym, two points lower than Monday so was able to complete the full program this time. So...

Really happy, i found the right pace on the treadmill at the gym, two points low...

Zagel

•12 years ago

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Yay, I'm Running!!

Three years ago I was 22 stone unhappy and very unfit. I am now 12 stone by eating sensibly (NOT dieting!!!!) and on week 4 run 2!! Never posted on here before...

Three years ago I was 22 stone unhappy and very unfit. I am now 12 stone by eati...

debssey

Graduate•12 years ago

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cheeky 20 mins today

evening fellow runners :) I graduated on Monday so I thought I would take it easy a bit on my post graduate run so done a little cheeky 20 mins tonight (should...

evening fellow runners :) I graduated on Monday so I thought I would take it eas...

Pricey

Graduate•12 years ago

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Repeating Week One

Hi All.. I started the first week this week and did my second run(shuffle I wont even call it a jog!) and am wondering should i Just repeat the first week...

Hi All.. I started the first week this week and did my second run(shuffle I w...

Newtorun

•12 years ago

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Oh yeh, I'm a runner now :-D

I'm so happy (again) :-D <this is my face right now :-D I did W6R3 this afternoon - I was going to do it yesterday but my cold was playing up a bit, my back...

I'm so happy (again) :-D <this is my face right now :-D I did W6R3 this after...

AmandaW

Graduate•12 years ago

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the good, the bad and the ugly

THE GOOD I have nailed c25k whoop whoop (5.6 km within the 30 mins run), oh yeah me is whizing with excitement!! THE BAD Let's put a bit of perspective...

THE GOOD I have nailed c25k whoop whoop (5.6 km within the 30 mins run), oh yea...

RachelJC

•12 years ago

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How do I get 'graduate' badge?

I've completed the c25k and wondered how u get the badge? Thanks

Nic2012

•12 years ago

1 Reply

The day I cheated on Laura in Oz

Outing 2 for the boring fat old bloke on holiday in Australia, and a nice and 'gentle' visit to the bush. Actually, it was the Morialta nature reserve in the...

Outing 2 for the boring fat old bloke on holiday in Australia, and a nice and 'g...

Malcy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Yipee! Finished week 3

Yes I am pleased with myself! Got up early to feed sleepy cats and then torn so badly between getting back into the still warm, cosy bed with said cats, or...

Yes I am pleased with myself! Got up early to feed sleepy cats and then torn so ...

cattery

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 6 run2

so here i am again next run enjoyed it i must be going further as i ran one of the routes i have done before and ended up home before i know it , i had to do...

so here i am again next run enjoyed it i must be going further as i ran one of t...

familyheaven

Graduate•12 years ago

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Thanks for the support

I have only just started but I want to thank you for your support. Hearing stories that are similar to mine, overweight, never really ran before, does really...

I have only just started but I want to thank you for your support. Hearing stor...

Zagel

•12 years ago

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wk7r2

Furthest I have ever gone on the podcast. Did 4.7km in 36 mins!!! I am so delighted and feel sooooo good. Really looking forward to trying the 5k. Looking for...

Furthest I have ever gone on the podcast. Did 4.7km in 36 mins!!! I am so deligh...

scamp

•12 years ago

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Is the music better in Week 3?

Has anyone else found the week 2 music to be a little uninspiring and a bit too slow? I really enjoyed week 1's "greatest day" and I like week 2's "i'm...

Has anyone else found the week 2 music to be a little uninspiring and a bit too ...

DontBeBlueBeARainbow

Graduate•12 years ago

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Oh my POOR knees - learn from my mistake!

Poor poor knees. Having enforced rest, doing loads of exercises and have even invested in some Theraband to do a strange manouvre that involves wrapping it...

Poor poor knees. Having enforced rest, doing loads of exercises and have even in...

BTX4

Graduate•12 years ago

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I just ran 10K!!!

Woohoo! I did it! :D This morning I was doing the last run of B210K - I was slower than on the previous run but still wanted to do better somehow. Last time...

Woohoo! I did it! :D This morning I was doing the last run of B210K - I was s...

Kate1991

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Well, last night I did my first run of week 8. I started off faster than usual, so by 5mins I was absolutely shattered.!! By 10mins I was feeling it, then at...

Well, last night I did my first run of week 8. I started off faster than usual, ...

lizziej754

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2012

Will it ever improve

Week 5 Day 3 - definitely a mind game!

W4R1- Oh me oh my!

Week 1 run 2 outside completed

Stomach Muscles ooowwww

Bested by a Bug

Still on track

Wk4 R1

feeling very stiff, do I ease up ?

Sports Bras

WEEK 9 RUN 2 MUCH BETTER !!

One Mile!!

Week 1 run 1...I did it!

W3 R2.....so far so good

Completed my first run

Yay, I'm Running!!

cheeky 20 mins today

Repeating Week One

Oh yeh, I'm a runner now :-D

the good, the bad and the ugly

How do I get 'graduate' badge?

The day I cheated on Laura in Oz

Yipee! Finished week 3

week 6 run2

Thanks for the support

wk7r2

Is the music better in Week 3?

Oh my POOR knees - learn from my mistake!

I just ran 10K!!!

Week 8 run 1

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