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How does this plan work?

Is this plan magical - About today to do W3R1 and before starting I couldnt even run a bath now i'm going to run for three minutes. Does anyone have any...

Is this plan magical - About today to do W3R1 and before starting I couldnt even...

Rockshammer

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 tried to mess with my head ... so long Week 7! :)

After a difficult couple of runs, W7R3 went much better for me today :) Isn't it weird how you never know, a run could be a pleasure or a real struggle, and...

After a difficult couple of runs, W7R3 went much better for me today :) Isn't i...

ChrisMcB

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 run 3, officially a runner!!!

Got up nice and early this morning to get out and do this run first thing. When I first started running I kept thinking I can't do this, I've got to stop, then...

Got up nice and early this morning to get out and do this run first thing. When ...

fifimas

Graduate•12 years ago

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That was tough!

I'm only on wk4! I've just done the first run and found it really hard! I managed to do it all though. My ears were popping when I finished, I was so glad to...

I'm only on wk4! I've just done the first run and found it really hard! I manage...

Gridlet

Graduate•12 years ago

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Rain, hail and blowing a whooley!!!

have put my w6r1 off for a couple of days and missing it but this weather is hideous!!! Going to give it a try in a bit and hope it's not too bad, at this...

have put my w6r1 off for a couple of days and missing it but this weather is hid...

poppysmate

Graduate•12 years ago

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FREAK OUT (not the soundtrack)

I am doing W7-R1 tomorrow. I just signed up today for the 5K that motivated me to start this program. Yeah! Me and 2000 women running a 5k on May 6. I just...

I am doing W7-R1 tomorrow. I just signed up today for the 5K that motivated me t...

handstand

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running on the beach

Missed my run on Saturday as we were returning DD3 to uni. We had decided to travel home slowly over a few days. This morning, I was determined not to miss...

Missed my run on Saturday as we were returning DD3 to uni. We had decided to tr...

blueboots

Graduate•12 years ago

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Completed the programme and have achieved 5k, but want to be able to listen to my music and know my distance,

Whats a good app for the iphone to do this?

DoddyDee

•12 years ago

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morning runs

was reading about early morning runs by juicydee....i think the period before 8am is the best time of the day....when the rest of the world is still in bed!!

was reading about early morning runs by juicydee....i think the period before 8a...

givman

•12 years ago

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I am fighting the battle and winning!!!

After many aches, pains and feeling crippled...I had a five day rest and YAY! I am back on the bike! My run today W2R2 went VERY well considering I came back...

After many aches, pains and feeling crippled...I had a five day rest and YAY! I ...

sarahji

•12 years ago

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I got my badge yey!

just popped on to see if I had my badge yet and loooooook I do :) keep running everyone ;) x

just popped on to see if I had my badge yet and loooooook I do :) keep running e...

Pricey

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 -25 minutes! Red faced, worn out but I did it.

Did week 6 run 3 straight from work to home again which means I have to carry on and don't have the option of giving up. Laura seemed quieter than usual and I...

Did week 6 run 3 straight from work to home again which means I have to carry o...

Trixitrin

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

I've been doing this couch to 5k for 3 weeks now, alongside bike riding. I didn't think for one second I could do the runs, but I have to I am amazed ivhave...

I've been doing this couch to 5k for 3 weeks now, alongside bike riding. I didn'...

stephenc78

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7 R2

Definitely felt much better on todays run, especially in the leg department. Gave myself an extra rest day and it worked, they were nowhere near as heavy as...

Definitely felt much better on todays run, especially in the leg department. Gav...

Adders

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9R1

When I saw the weather this morning I thought there's no way I'd be able to get out and do W9R1 today. It was blowing a gale and raining persistently ! But it...

When I saw the weather this morning I thought there's no way I'd be able to get ...

ShoutingWoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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Runtastic app on Blackberry

I downloaded this on by BB sometime ago, but have never managed to work out how to use the wretched thing. Anyone know how to use this ? Thanks

I downloaded this on by BB sometime ago, but have never managed to work out how ...

ShoutingWoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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What do you eat on your running days?

So I am trying to lose weight at the same time as doing C25K so I am eating reasonably healthy. I tend to run in the evening about an hour after my meal. On...

So I am trying to lose weight at the same time as doing C25K so I am eating reas...

emzylou

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R2 Conquered! - second time around

I woke up this morning with my nose and chest finally clear of the cold which plagued me last week. Friday had seen my first wobble, when I was unable to...

I woke up this morning with my nose and chest finally clear of the cold which pl...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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My holiday with Laura in Oz

Remember me - the boring old fat C25K graduate who was heading off for a break in Adelaide? Well, Laura and myself went out for our first run this morning....

Remember me - the boring old fat C25K graduate who was heading off for a break i...

Malcy

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8R1 on the treadmill

Horrible morning today so I was on the treadmill. I covered 4.76km on W7R3 running outside so I was hoping to improve on that as the treadmill is certainly...

Horrible morning today so I was on the treadmill. I covered 4.76km on W7R3 runn...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 7 done at last!

After a couple of attempts to finish week 7, I finally did it this morning. I went outside, which was actually better. It was quite cold and windy when I went,...

After a couple of attempts to finish week 7, I finally did it this morning. I we...

jennyn

Graduate•12 years ago

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GRADUATE!!!!!

Well, I can not believe that 9 weeks ago I couldn't even run for 1 minute, never mind run 5K!!!! I still haven't got it down to 30 mins but I can now run a...

Well, I can not believe that 9 weeks ago I couldn't even run for 1 minute, never...

lucylou77

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 2 run 2

can't believe i have done this today so happy thought i wouldn't feel like it today after my 14 and half hour shift at work yesterday but pushed myse;f to go...

can't believe i have done this today so happy thought i wouldn't feel like it to...

maz1984

•12 years ago

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Week 6 finished in the rain

Oh what a night, knowing i had W6R3 to run today and i kept dreaming about it last night. In my dreams i never finished, i would get half way through and i got...

Oh what a night, knowing i had W6R3 to run today and i kept dreaming about it la...

henrietta

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 - here goes nothing !

Well I am tired, sweaty and my legs ache but I did the first run. Was more like a jog really but it's done and I get a day of rest :-) I don't think my netball...

Well I am tired, sweaty and my legs ache but I did the first run. Was more like ...

Sue41

•12 years ago

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Fit not Fat for 50: W5R3 DONE!! How did that happen to an overweight couch potato?

I ran outside round my local park for 20 minutes this morning and I have been grinning ever since! :-)) Well, I think it happened something like this,...

I ran outside round my local park for 20 minutes this morning and I have been gr...

Tapira

Graduate•12 years ago

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ouch, back pain :-(

managed to get up to and including week 5 run 3, feeling very proud of myself but gradually (over a day) after that last run my back has been in agony, can lie...

managed to get up to and including week 5 run 3, feeling very proud of myself bu...

AnnaJ

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2

Here we are at the start of week 2. Last time I did the C25K, this was the week where the excuses started - so determined to not let that happen again....

Here we are at the start of week 2. Last time I did the C25K, this was the week...

sharkey

•12 years ago

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What is the best incline on the treadmill to run? I am trying to prevent knee soreness and usually run outside.

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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Putting ON weight.....wtf?

Forgot to mention in my last blog.....I seem to be putting on weight? This was not the plan! Yes I feel better, fitter and have more stamina, but seriously?...

Forgot to mention in my last blog.....I seem to be putting on weight? This was n...

Kitty77

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2012

How does this plan work?

Week 7 tried to mess with my head ... so long Week 7! :)

Week 6 run 3, officially a runner!!!

That was tough!

Rain, hail and blowing a whooley!!!

FREAK OUT (not the soundtrack)

Running on the beach

Completed the programme and have achieved 5k, but want to be able to listen to my music and know my distance,

morning runs

I am fighting the battle and winning!!!

I got my badge yey!

Week 6 run 3 -25 minutes! Red faced, worn out but I did it.

Week 3 run 2

W7 R2

W9R1

Runtastic app on Blackberry

What do you eat on your running days?

W5R2 Conquered! - second time around

My holiday with Laura in Oz

W8R1 on the treadmill

week 7 done at last!

GRADUATE!!!!!

week 2 run 2

Week 6 finished in the rain

Week 2 - here goes nothing !

Fit not Fat for 50: W5R3 DONE!! How did that happen to an overweight couch potato?

ouch, back pain :-(

Week 2

What is the best incline on the treadmill to run? I am trying to prevent knee soreness and usually run outside.

Putting ON weight.....wtf?

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