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First run of week 4....what was I worried about?!

Hello! Last week I posted my dread about the 16 minute run in week 4 and I had some lovely encouraging responses! I just wanted to say thank you as the...

Hello! Last week I posted my dread about the 16 minute run in week 4 and I ha...

Kitty77

•12 years ago

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Can anyone recommend any stretches after running to prevent stiffness? I am really suffering!!

hi everyone, I have now reached week 9 and can run for 30 minutes! hooray! but I get a lower back ache and my legs stiffen up about 2 hours after i have...

hi everyone, I have now reached week 9 and can run for 30 minutes! hooray! but I...

sarahcaz

•12 years ago

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What to do?

I'm sitting here, listening to the rain pound down, and at a loss at what to do! I'm supposed to be starting W9 R1 today, but the weather is so horrible out...

I'm sitting here, listening to the rain pound down, and at a loss at what to do!...

KittyCatt

Graduate•12 years ago

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Yay! Back in the saddle...

Am having a proud, and somewhat relieved, moment this afternoon. I had my first run after surgery last week. I decided to only try 5k and a bit slower than...

Am having a proud, and somewhat relieved, moment this afternoon. I had my first ...

mair99

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3 Completed, YAY!

W3R3 was the worst run so far for me. I had done this in the evening straight from work so not sure if this really played a factor in the way i felt but grrrr...

W3R3 was the worst run so far for me. I had done this in the evening straight fr...

chimpychamps

•12 years ago

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Week 1 complete!

I feel great after completing the first week yesterday and I'm still motivated to carry on into week 2 which is good for me as I've never really stuck at a...

I feel great after completing the first week yesterday and I'm still motivated t...

LaylaSwan

•12 years ago

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Had to limp home

Today was my second go at interval training....was not very successful :(. Did my 5 min warm up jog and 3x run fast / walk before I had to pull up & limp...

Today was my second go at interval training....was not very successful :(. Did ...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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After 12 weeks - my first early morning run

Well - 7.30..... I normally run in the evenings after work, but decided to try this morning lark for a change. Underdressed deliberately as the sun was already...

Well - 7.30..... I normally run in the evenings after work, but decided to try t...

juicydee

Graduate•12 years ago

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5k!!! FIVE KILOMETRES!!!

Hello So as some of you may recall I graduated on Easter Sunday, but was running just 3.6km in my 30mins. Last week I repeated a week 1 and a week 4 and...

Hello So as some of you may recall I graduated on Easter Sunday, but was ...

ClearlyAM

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8r3 / W9r1 - who's taking who and when?

We set off just after lunch on what should have been w8r3 today but actually did a sort of w9r1. Poppy's got an appointment at the vet for an operation in the...

We set off just after lunch on what should have been w8r3 today but actually did...

Beckipeg

•12 years ago

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Week 1 - Run 2

Well it took me a little longer than I hoped to get round to the second run of week one. I was a little sore - that soreness you get if you work out after a...

Well it took me a little longer than I hoped to get round to the second run of w...

gerardi

•12 years ago

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Week 1 run 1

New week new start and I have decided to go right back to the beginning to build up my outside running. After reading the advice given I took it today and...

New week new start and I have decided to go right back to the beginning to build...

love2run

•12 years ago

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In love with Endomondo!

My husband is going to get jealous as I have a new object for my affection. After reading about "him" on other people's posts I set out to investigate...

My husband is going to get jealous as I have a new object for my affection. ...

lucylocket10

Graduate•12 years ago

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Attention everyone!!!!! I only blooming done it!!!!!! whooooooooooooooooooooopie!????

??hi everyone just thought I would share my news....yep I have finally graduated. Final run was completed less than an hour ago in my Beatles room on my...

??hi everyone just thought I would share my news....yep I have finally graduated...

Pricey

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 - You are mine!!!!!

Just done W2R3 and feel wonderful - Can't wait to start Week 3 on Wednesday!!!!!

Rockshammer

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Convincing myself to go after work today was hard but am so pleased I did it. After struggling with wk 6 run 1 on Saturday I wasn't sure how tonight would go,...

Convincing myself to go after work today was hard but am so pleased I did it. Af...

fifimas

Graduate•12 years ago

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Garmin 110 - anybody had problems charging it?

I have tried charging up my brand new ladies garmin but although it looked as though it was charged last night it had lost all the charge today and now...

I have tried charging up my brand new ladies garmin but although it looked as th...

BTX4

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5, run 3 just done it!!!!!

Just a 'proud of myself' post really! I've just come back from the 20 minute run. I didn't find it easy by any means, but definitely do-able!! I found the...

Just a 'proud of myself' post really! I've just come back from the 20 minute ru...

stuckersbigfan

Graduate•12 years ago

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Determined to do it this time

I've started Couch to 5K three times and each time got to week 2 and then lost all of my motivation. I've entered a 5k race in mid June and this time I really...

I've started Couch to 5K three times and each time got to week 2 and then lost a...

Karleen

•12 years ago

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OMG!!!

I'm the wrong side of 40 and almost 20 stone and have just completed W1R1 (well almost - I could only run for around 50 seconds instead of 60!). I still...

I'm the wrong side of 40 and almost 20 stone and have just completed W1R1 (well ...

NessyNoo

•12 years ago

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finally getting started!

After two failed attempts at finishing week 1, as a result of extremely flat feet and poor shoes causing knee and shin problems, I'm finally feeling positive...

After two failed attempts at finishing week 1, as a result of extremely flat fee...

hadahumphrey

•12 years ago

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First go, didnt complete but didnt fail :)

Ok had my first go this today and for not doing anything really before this I am happy. I didnt do all 8 runs, missed 4, 6 and 7. but kept walking through....

Ok had my first go this today and for not doing anything really before this I am...

Zagel

•12 years ago

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Pain in inner ankle/lower leg

Hi everyone, I hope ur enjoying the c25k challenge as much as I am (on wk 9 r 2). I was experiencing problems with numb toes in previous running shoes, so I...

Hi everyone, I hope ur enjoying the c25k challenge as much as I am (on wk 9 r 2)...

Nic2012

•12 years ago

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Wk5 r2 not as bad as I expected :-)

Yes its true, can't believe it wasn't too bad, although the legs are still feeling woolly and heavy throughout the run, now I know a few weeks ago I couldn't...

Yes its true, can't believe it wasn't too bad, although the legs are still feeli...

Suzz2012

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Hello! So, I LOVE c25k. I'm wondering if there is a bridge to 10k program? Also a few 30, 45, 60 min run podcasts? Thanks!

dickeybirds

•12 years ago

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W5R3 done, can't believe it!

That was definitely the hardest run so far, but I finished it. Am astonished at how well this plan works, there's no way I could've kept going for 20 whole...

That was definitely the hardest run so far, but I finished it. Am astonished at ...

madster

•12 years ago

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WELL HAD TO HGAPPEN SUMTIME I SUPPOSE

just done week 9r1 and was the worst run ive had on the plan although i have managed 2 previous 30 min runs no bother got to 22 mins and my legs just went NO...

just done week 9r1 and was the worst run ive had on the plan although i have man...

caroldeaz

Graduate•12 years ago

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Can you go straight from 5.2 to 5.3?

Hi, i have just finished 5.2, but i don't know if im ready to go on to 5.3 as i found it quite tough to finish today. is it better to try 5.3 on wednesday...

Hi, i have just finished 5.2, but i don't know if im ready to go on to 5.3 as i ...

domalino

•12 years ago

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week 6 run 1

intresting run this afternoon i enjoyed it. looking forward to next run

familyheaven

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 run3 completed!!!!

I can't actually believe I just managed to do this, seeing as I only ran once last week with nightshift patterns and an attack of idlelitis, it wasn't too...

I can't actually believe I just managed to do this, seeing as I only ran once la...

nightingale

•12 years ago

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All posts for April 2012

First run of week 4....what was I worried about?!

Can anyone recommend any stretches after running to prevent stiffness? I am really suffering!!

What to do?

Yay! Back in the saddle...

W3 Completed, YAY!

Week 1 complete!

Had to limp home

After 12 weeks - my first early morning run

5k!!! FIVE KILOMETRES!!!

W8r3 / W9r1 - who's taking who and when?

Week 1 - Run 2

Week 1 run 1

In love with Endomondo!

Attention everyone!!!!! I only blooming done it!!!!!! whooooooooooooooooooooopie!????

Week 2 - You are mine!!!!!

Week 6 Run 2

Garmin 110 - anybody had problems charging it?

Week 5, run 3 just done it!!!!!

Determined to do it this time

OMG!!!

finally getting started!

First go, didnt complete but didnt fail :)

Pain in inner ankle/lower leg

Wk5 r2 not as bad as I expected :-)

Hello! So, I LOVE c25k. I'm wondering if there is a bridge to 10k program? Also a few 30, 45, 60 min run podcasts? Thanks!

W5R3 done, can't believe it!

WELL HAD TO HGAPPEN SUMTIME I SUPPOSE

Can you go straight from 5.2 to 5.3?

week 6 run 1

Week 6 run3 completed!!!!

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