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Tips for starting Week 2

very pleased that I finshed Week 1, but didn't find it easy at all and took nearly two weeks to get there Do I start Week 2 or keep going on Week 1 until its...

very pleased that I finshed Week 1, but didn't find it easy at all and took near...

hellywelly01229

•12 years ago

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I completed week 2 this morning but would like to repeat week 2 all over again? Is this advisable & has anyone else done it?

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 1 in the Bag!

Whoop, after starting this plan with a lot of self-doubt and fear, I'm pleased to say I completed w1r3 last night!! It almost didn't happen - we had...

Whoop, after starting this plan with a lot of self-doubt and fear, I'm pleased t...

NatG

•12 years ago

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Wow o wow! I did it!!!

Well, I can't believe it! I really can't! Just 9 weeks ago I was a huffing and puffing mess at week 1! Today I did week 9 run 3 - the sun is shining and the...

Well, I can't believe it! I really can't! Just 9 weeks ago I was a huffing and p...

lizziej754

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why do I feel sick after a cool down?

Hello! I graduated from the program 3 weeks ago and have been pushing on with the time and distance I am running each week. Last night I did same as...

Hello! I graduated from the program 3 weeks ago and have been pushing on with...

clare83

•12 years ago

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Pins and needles

Since about week two I've had constant pins and needles in the side of my right foot. It doesn't bother me too much but I wondering if anyone else has had it...

Since about week two I've had constant pins and needles in the side of my right ...

Gridlet

Graduate•12 years ago

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Run Balmoral 5k

As promised a report on how my race went at the weekend. My official time came in at 34mins 11 secs, under the 35min mark so I'm pleased :D Wouldn't say it...

As promised a report on how my race went at the weekend. My official time came i...

Rose885

Graduate•12 years ago

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Woohoo! Week 6 run 2 done... and it went really well!

Last night I completed the run for week 6 run 2, and I couldn't really believe how well it went. All the way around I kept thinking to myself 'when is the...

Last night I completed the run for week 6 run 2, and I couldn't really believe h...

SallyT

Graduate•12 years ago

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Outer hip pain

Am currently part way through week 3 and have had some hip pain since week 2 - it's just my right and on the outer side - have had a little look on here and...

Am currently part way through week 3 and have had some hip pain since week 2 - i...

Tink1981

•12 years ago

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Missed a week....help?!

Morning all In my half asleep state this morning I set the iPod for week six run 2 instead of one. It wasn't until Laura told me I was half way through the...

Morning all In my half asleep state this morning I set the iPod for week six ...

Kitty77

•12 years ago

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Week 5 run 3....failed :-(

So I set off this morning very apprehensive about this run and I was right.really struggled. I got to 12minutes and had to walk for 3mins because I felt like I...

So I set off this morning very apprehensive about this run and I was right.reall...

ronthedon

•12 years ago

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Faulse start!!

Well after down loading the pod cast and writting a blog and getting lovely support messages for my first big steps, I was struck down by a stomach bug al last...

Well after down loading the pod cast and writting a blog and getting lovely supp...

mariannevans

•12 years ago

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W2R1 complete despite the weather!

Set out between the showers this morning and completed W2R1 more easily than I was expecting. Only brief moment of doubt on penultimate running cycle, but...

Set out between the showers this morning and completed W2R1 more easily than I w...

chris411

•12 years ago

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thanks Lemmy..you are a legend! 5K!

thanks to "Ace of Spades" as the last track on my 30 minute running playlist, I pushed through the slog and gave it my best during that song in the last 2...

thanks to "Ace of Spades" as the last track on my 30 minute running playlist, I...

Misstrolly

Graduate•12 years ago

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The road to fitness!

Hello! I am a first year maths and astrophysics student at Kings and I want to actually get fit :) I've started the challenge today and it was okay. I want to...

Hello! I am a first year maths and astrophysics student at Kings and I want to a...

cpdavis

Graduate•12 years ago

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30 MINS!!! WHOSE THE DADDDY!

So first run of week 9 done, who would have thought i could do that!! The start was the hardest this time which hasnt happened before, once i got to 15mins my...

So first run of week 9 done, who would have thought i could do that!! The start...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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The hardest run to date...

been doing ok, running for 40 - 50 minutes, stopped running with my wooly hat and progressed to a karrimor sweatband which keeps the hair under control and the...

been doing ok, running for 40 - 50 minutes, stopped running with my wooly hat an...

Allybally

Graduate•12 years ago

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Run 1 Week 6 How did I get here??????

Any tips? I've been looking at other posts about this run and most people find it hard! Expecting rain, as per usual and actually really enjoy running in it...

Any tips? I've been looking at other posts about this run and most people find i...

debssey

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wind, rain and hills

Like everyone else I woke up this morning to the most amazing storm. It was so windy I thought my conservatory was going to blow away! There was no way I could...

Like everyone else I woke up this morning to the most amazing storm. It was so w...

blondrachel

•12 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 - completed

Have just completed Week 4 Run 1 - feeling so amazed that I've done it - 5 mins was hard work! So worth it now though & managed 4.98km in the time. Really...

Have just completed Week 4 Run 1 - feeling so amazed that I've done it - 5 mins ...

toriwoo

•12 years ago

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Alternative to podcasts for hearing aid wearers?

I'm planning to start C25K; definitely starting at the couch end of things! It sounds like the podcasts are a great help but as a hearing aid wearer they won't...

I'm planning to start C25K; definitely starting at the couch end of things! It s...

snowchaser

•12 years ago

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Weekend in Sunny Bournemouth (not!)

Just back from a few days rest in Bournemouth ready for doh to start his new job tomorrow. Had a lovely time, broke my diet and didn't take any running stuff...

Just back from a few days rest in Bournemouth ready for doh to start his new job...

Mirella

Graduate•12 years ago

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ParkRun 5K ... and last run tomorrow :)

Hi all! I'm just back from a weekend in London. My running gear took up most of my luggage! Yesterday, I entered a Park Run! I almost didn't...

Hi all! I'm just back from a weekend in London. My running gear took up ...

ChrisMcB

Graduate•12 years ago

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Cracked 5k - and then some!

One week after graduating I have managed to crack 5k - but definitely NOT in 30 minutes - but speed isn't my focus, I'm more interested in being able to keep...

One week after graduating I have managed to crack 5k - but definitely NOT in 30 ...

lucylocket10

Graduate•12 years ago

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Introduction and question about pace on a treadmill.

Hi everyone, I though I would introduce myself as I started the programme today W1R1. I'm Lee and I am 38 next month. I was morbidly obese at 25st 6lbs at...

Hi everyone, I though I would introduce myself as I started the programme today ...

Leeder

•12 years ago

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wk 9 r1

Bit behind schedule on this one, this week has conspired against me in terms of work demands and the weather being awful and me being completely de-motivated...

Bit behind schedule on this one, this week has conspired against me in terms of ...

bizzyb

Graduate•12 years ago

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Music?

Really enjoy the music Laura and the rest put together for esch week, it's realy inspirational and I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get some of the...

Really enjoy the music Laura and the rest put together for esch week, it's realy...

smokeysalmon02

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running 20 mins- best feeling ever!

My mum and I have just come in from couch-2-5-K week 5 run 3 where you run 20 minutes non-stop. I never ever thought I could do that much but we did and my mum...

My mum and I have just come in from couch-2-5-K week 5 run 3 where you run 20 mi...

smokeysalmon02

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 - Done and Dusted

Did R3 of W4 today and must say i felt great at the end and plodded on for a total running distance of 4k in just over 27 mins - Feel a bit heavy in my legs...

Did R3 of W4 today and must say i felt great at the end and plodded on for a tot...

Rockshammer

Graduate•12 years ago

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Saltash half marathon training.

I grabbed an hour's dry interval this afternoon to get out for a 6.2 mile (10k) training run towards my first half marathon next Sunday. I thought I'd attack...

I grabbed an hour's dry interval this afternoon to get out for a 6.2 mile (10k) ...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2012

Tips for starting Week 2

I completed week 2 this morning but would like to repeat week 2 all over again? Is this advisable & has anyone else done it?

Week 1 in the Bag!

Wow o wow! I did it!!!

Why do I feel sick after a cool down?

Pins and needles

Run Balmoral 5k

Woohoo! Week 6 run 2 done... and it went really well!

Outer hip pain

Missed a week....help?!

Week 5 run 3....failed :-(

Faulse start!!

W2R1 complete despite the weather!

thanks Lemmy..you are a legend! 5K!

The road to fitness!

30 MINS!!! WHOSE THE DADDDY!

The hardest run to date...

Run 1 Week 6 How did I get here??????

Wind, rain and hills

Week 4 Run 1 - completed

Alternative to podcasts for hearing aid wearers?

Weekend in Sunny Bournemouth (not!)

ParkRun 5K ... and last run tomorrow :)

Cracked 5k - and then some!

Introduction and question about pace on a treadmill.

wk 9 r1

Music?

Running 20 mins- best feeling ever!

Week 4 - Done and Dusted

Saltash half marathon training.

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