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Pain & injuries!

I'm feeling disappointed because I am having a slow start due to hip pains and shin splints, the shin splints I'm not too worried about as it's seems generally...

I'm feeling disappointed because I am having a slow start due to hip pains and s...

sarahji

•12 years ago

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Laura says I'm "officially a runner"

Headed out yesterday not sure what to expect after my last run. But had made up my mind to go for the 25 mins (with thanks to all who posted words of...

Headed out yesterday not sure what to expect after my last run. But had made up ...

Sassy1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Super Sunday

After putting off today's run, I've just got back. Very red and warm but feeling great. This was Week 8 run 3, so I should have run for 28 mins. When Laura...

After putting off today's run, I've just got back. Very red and warm but feeling...

ShoutingWoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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safe maximum heart rate

got my garmin last week & ran this morning. average heart rate 171bpm. max hr recorded 183bpm (may have been drinking or talking at that point) anyways, am...

got my garmin last week & ran this morning. average heart rate 171bpm. max hr re...

shelleymcb

Graduate•12 years ago

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Birthday girl and new GRADUATE!

It's my birthday today (56 yikes!) and my present to myself was to graduate! I went down to Milford for the night and did a beautiful run along the coast to...

It's my birthday today (56 yikes!) and my present to myself was to graduate! ...

BTX4

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is it ok to run with a cold starting?

I'm never sure how to approach this.... I'm on Wk6R2 today and my throat started killing me last night - today I'm a bit congested and still a bit sore and...

I'm never sure how to approach this.... I'm on Wk6R2 today and my throat started...

AmandaW

Graduate•12 years ago

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My plan for moving forward....thoughts welcome :)

My first goal is to run for 5K which should take me approx 38/40 mins at my current pace, I'd also like to build up stamina to tackle the inclines better than...

My first goal is to run for 5K which should take me approx 38/40 mins at my curr...

Minuette

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 2 run 1

well i started week 2 today and was so happy when i didn't find it as difficult as i thought. i didn't find it very easy but easier than i thought i would. I...

well i started week 2 today and was so happy when i didn't find it as difficult ...

maz1984

•12 years ago

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Back to it today!

A beautiful, cool but sunny morning today was just perfect for my first run back in the UK :-) I managed the 30 minutes - am still doing the week 9 podcast...

A beautiful, cool but sunny morning today was just perfect for my first run back...

casdix

Graduate•12 years ago

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Guess what... :) little wiggle celebration dance

GRADUATED!! 3.71k so not my PB ( I'll take Fridays run for that :) ) but my third 30 mins run of week 9 :) If I hadn't had to deal with a full on...

GRADUATED!! 3.71k so not my PB ( I'll take Fridays run for that :) ) but ...

Bxster

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back on it :-)

After my last experience I decided to give up but after a chat with my doctor about controlling allergies I decided to get out and give it another go. I...

After my last experience I decided to give up but after a chat with my doctor ab...

Tkdgirl1983

•12 years ago

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Week 1 Breaks

I've only just started the plan and I had to change my W1R2 from yesterday to today but because I've scheduled in the next 4 weeks of sessions, my next one is...

I've only just started the plan and I had to change my W1R2 from yesterday to to...

LaylaSwan

•12 years ago

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Duct Tape Has More Uses Than I Thought

I just completed my third run for week 1, and I feel a sense of accomplishment, akin to saving kittens from trees or putting on a spare tire by myself with...

I just completed my third run for week 1, and I feel a sense of accomplishment, ...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Sore legs when running (NOT SHINS!)

On my last two runs, I have managed to keep up a 7min/km pace without really troubling my cardio ability. However, I feel I am being held back by heavy/tired...

On my last two runs, I have managed to keep up a 7min/km pace without really tro...

Adders

Graduate•12 years ago

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Do I need this plan?

I started the plan 3 weeks ago after never being able to run for any length of time. In my previous post I asked why I found running so hard due to age and...

I started the plan 3 weeks ago after never being able to run for any length of t...

Becksta87

•12 years ago

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Fit not Fat for 50: Horrors of a negative experience

Not a running experience - a mental one. I have just spent a night with a friend and he was full of negatives about me running. Ohhh you are are so sweaty, not...

Not a running experience - a mental one. I have just spent a night with a friend...

Tapira

Graduate•12 years ago

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Mmm Ahhh. Just a Little Bit. A Little Bit More!

I came across a reference on this site to "Map My Run", a Google-based app that allows you to plan a run and distance, or measure one you already completed....

I came across a reference on this site to "Map My Run", a Google-based app that ...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Mmmmmm soft feet... lovely

My feet feel yummy! I can't be the only one whose feet have become horrible since starting running! I've developed some really thick, hard bits of skin...

My feet feel yummy! I can't be the only one whose feet have become horribl...

Kate1991

Graduate•12 years ago

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wk8 r1....running 'till the cows come home

Ok, so it was a step up from the previous week 7 25 minutes runs which I managed just fine. I decided to retrace my steps from the last run and choose a rather...

Ok, so it was a step up from the previous week 7 25 minutes runs which I managed...

Misstrolly

Graduate•12 years ago

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Starting this week

Just looking through for some health tips on weight loss and found this. I have over the last two weeks been in the gym trying to lose weight, walking on a...

Just looking through for some health tips on weight loss and found this. I have...

Zagel

•12 years ago

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NOT BLOGGED BEFORE!!

Got up to week 6 run 3 - feel really proud....although it was VERY hard, but determined. My husband has been my partner, although his stride is 3 times mine!!

Got up to week 6 run 3 - feel really proud....although it was VERY hard, but det...

hornywithab

•12 years ago

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Back on Track - Thanks to You

After my disappointment on Thursday when I was unable to complete W5R2, I sought solace in this community and your support was amazing! Today I woke up with...

After my disappointment on Thursday when I was unable to complete W5R2, I sought...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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New shoes!

I very excitedly went to a running shop for gait analysis today. I was expecting to run on a treadmill and be filmed showing myself up in public but the...

I very excitedly went to a running shop for gait analysis today. I was expectin...

lucylocket10

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8r2 - or was it W6? W1? W3?

Younger daughter still asleep with mp3 player and on Saturday mornings she's not to be disturbed. I decided to load Laura onto my newly fixed phone instead...

Younger daughter still asleep with mp3 player and on Saturday mornings she's not...

Beckipeg

•12 years ago

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Bridge to 10k - week 3

Well today I did run 1 on week 3. I was a little nervous setting off because it seemed sooooo long! 17 mins run, 1 min walk and do that 3 times which is 51...

Well today I did run 1 on week 3. I was a little nervous setting off because it ...

MaryAB

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2

Hi all W2R2 today and harder than run 1 - ran at 11am so different time - feel may have hit a wall!!!! Anyone else experience this?

Hi all W2R2 today and harder than run 1 - ran at 11am so different time - feel m...

Rockshammer

Graduate•12 years ago

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New to running

Hi to Everyone...I have just started the couch to 5k this week.im not new to exersice as I walk and also do workouts at home and with a slimming group.But...

Hi to Everyone...I have just started the couch to 5k this week.im not new to exe...

dachshundlover

•12 years ago

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week 5

YES i did it run5w3 even i think i felt like it would never end and it alwalys seems to end on a hill that last 5 minutes but I DID IT cant wait to do week 6

YES i did it run5w3 even i think i felt like it would never end and it alwalys ...

familyheaven

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why is there no 15 min run???

I have found the incremental increases each week just enough of a stretch until that is week 7 . I found it so hard doing 25 mins straight out no breaks that I...

I have found the incremental increases each week just enough of a stretch until ...

maysie

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduation - Part II

This has been my Wk12. I ran 25mins on Tuesday, all the training plans seem to have a short one like this, and it's nice to have a run that isn't going to...

This has been my Wk12. I ran 25mins on Tuesday, all the training plans seem ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2012

Pain & injuries!

Laura says I'm "officially a runner"

Super Sunday

safe maximum heart rate

Birthday girl and new GRADUATE!

Is it ok to run with a cold starting?

My plan for moving forward....thoughts welcome :)

week 2 run 1

Back to it today!

Guess what... :) little wiggle celebration dance

Back on it :-)

Week 1 Breaks

Duct Tape Has More Uses Than I Thought

Sore legs when running (NOT SHINS!)

Do I need this plan?

Fit not Fat for 50: Horrors of a negative experience

Mmm Ahhh. Just a Little Bit. A Little Bit More!

Mmmmmm soft feet... lovely

wk8 r1....running 'till the cows come home

Starting this week

NOT BLOGGED BEFORE!!

Back on Track - Thanks to You

New shoes!

W8r2 - or was it W6? W1? W3?

Bridge to 10k - week 3

Week 2 Run 2

New to running

week 5

Why is there no 15 min run???

Graduation - Part II

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