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20 mins .......Oh yeah.........I blooming well did it!!

As the dreaded week 5 run 3 was approaching and after reading loads of blog posts re gait analysis, I took myself to the nearest running shop that did this( 25...

As the dreaded week 5 run 3 was approaching and after reading loads of blog post...

Trixitrin

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week One I now own you!!!

Just completed week one and have a great sense of achievement!!! Bring on week two!!!! This running lark is addictive!!

Just completed week one and have a great sense of achievement!!! Bring on week t...

Rockshammer

Graduate•12 years ago

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Holiday run !

We're on holiday in the northern wastelands of Northumberland this week and today I was due to do W7R1. All my C25K runs so far have been on the treadmill,...

We're on holiday in the northern wastelands of Northumberland this week and toda...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 7 BITES THE DUST !!!

ON TO WEEK 8 NOW WOO HOO !! :)

caroldeaz

Graduate•12 years ago

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Music

I'm looking for some good music to help me complete week 9. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm rather bored with the music on the podcasts.

I'm looking for some good music to help me complete week 9. Anyone have any sugg...

Kcam

•12 years ago

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First ever week 1 run... Help! : (

Hi everyone! I have been thinking about doing couch to 5k for months now but today I finally downloaded the first podcast and I just did it. The first...

Hi everyone! I have been thinking about doing couch to 5k for months now but ...

bekahland

•12 years ago

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does anyone sing whilst running?

i find humming or even singing a tune whilst running can help.does anyone else do this??

i find humming or even singing a tune whilst running can help.does anyone else d...

givman

•12 years ago

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Week 1 Day 1 done.........bring on the rest!!

I started c25k yesterday and found it easier than I thought. I carry a little (ahem) extra weight and definitely avoid exercise where I can so I thought it...

I started c25k yesterday and found it easier than I thought. I carry a little (a...

emzylou

Graduate•12 years ago

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Does anyone find that they tend to quite fairly easy when it comes to exersicing? I know i do

toonfan71

•12 years ago

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Evening or morning runs, which is best?

Hi, I have just started c25k and done my first session in the morning after breakfast. All went well and I felt great. Unfortunately due to having 2 small...

Hi, I have just started c25k and done my first session in the morning after brea...

emzylou

Graduate•12 years ago

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what am i lefting myself in for

Started the first run of Wk 1 on Monday and was thinking what am i doing pushed myself to do it and was really pleased. The only thing i need to work on is...

Started the first run of Wk 1 on Monday and was thinking what am i doing pushed...

toonfan71

•12 years ago

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Week 4 run 3... Had a bad run :(

So the first two runs of week 4 were really good...got easier and easier, and felt a massive sense of achievement. Just got back from the last run of week 4,...

So the first two runs of week 4 were really good...got easier and easier, and fe...

annabel89

•12 years ago

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Ankle Pain

Doing Wk1r3 this evening but walked six miles in London on Saturday and have an ache on the outside of my left ankle just a nagging ache - did I overdo the...

Doing Wk1r3 this evening but walked six miles in London on Saturday and have an ...

Rockshammer

Graduate•12 years ago

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It's like de ja vu all over again

So this running lark then.... Downloaded the entry forms about a month ago and 'ummed' and 'ahhed' about whether I should go for it for a week or so...........

So this running lark then.... Downloaded the entry forms about a month ago an...

Greg_M

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - YEAH!!

I was freaking out at the thought of running those 20 minutes, but happy to say that I accomplished that this morning! I have to tell you that it IS possible...

I was freaking out at the thought of running those 20 minutes, but happy to say ...

handstand

Graduate•12 years ago

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New blog or not?

When the new podcasts are released, will this blog continue to support post 5K members, or will there be a separate blog? I can see arguments for both options

When the new podcasts are released, will this blog continue to support post 5K m...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Pilot 5k Plus

Just tried this this morning. Very funny hearing a man saying "Hello my name is Laura" or whatever words were used. The plot with this "tape" is to run 5...

Just tried this this morning. Very funny hearing a man saying "Hello my name is ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Best ankle support to buy....... Any Recommendations?

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good ankle support to wear whilst running that's not too bulky to wear in trainers but still gives good support....

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good ankle support to wear whilst run...

Mrs_Miggins

Graduate•12 years ago

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I don't believe it!!!!!

I have just finished week 9 run 3. What a feeling. I have not blogged before but have read many entries and questions and so on. I have found the advice and...

I have just finished week 9 run 3. What a feeling. I have not blogged before but...

martinm

•12 years ago

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Aaarrggghh Shin splints again! Is it only me that gets them??

Hi, I have just completed week 1 and I love it so far! The only problem is that I have got shin splints again, I say again because every time I try to start...

Hi, I have just completed week 1 and I love it so far! The only problem is that...

sarahji

•12 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 / Week 9 ???

Having done all my runs so far on the treadmill at the gym I decided to brave Week 7 Run 1 outside and took my (uber fit) sister for some moral support. Did...

Having done all my runs so far on the treadmill at the gym I decided to brave We...

lozzles_30

•12 years ago

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Week 9

Graduation day today I shall be doing my last 5k run of the programme tonight. After completing 2 5 k's already I am looking forward to a record time...

Graduation day today I shall be doing my last 5k run of the programme tonight. ...

Mark181261

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running in the Rain?

I've been vrey lucky with the weather these past 6 weeks - cold but dry. However, the weather is getting wetter, and as I live on the Emerald Isle I figure I...

I've been vrey lucky with the weather these past 6 weeks - cold but dry. Howeve...

ChrisMcB

Graduate•12 years ago

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Last run without recovery walks ...

I did W6R2 today, and was all pumped and ready to go. In fact I meant to go yesterday, but the first time I left the house I had to come back as the iPod was...

I did W6R2 today, and was all pumped and ready to go. In fact I meant to go yes...

ChrisMcB

Graduate•12 years ago

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High on Oxygen!!??

Finished week 4 run 1 yesterday and I have to say I felt real good after. In fact I felt really good all day following the run. I can feel the benefits in the...

Finished week 4 run 1 yesterday and I have to say I felt real good after. In fac...

Jenson

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R2 completed

The thought of this run was filling me with dread. So when hubby woke me with his stirring this morning, I asked him if I had time to run before he left for...

The thought of this run was filling me with dread. So when hubby woke me with hi...

henrietta

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hoorah W2R3 Complete

YAY! Done it and it was not too bad after I managed to drag myself out of bed and onto the roads. Biggest challenge was dodging the snails on the paths!!!...

YAY! Done it and it was not too bad after I managed to drag myself out of bed an...

chimpychamps

•12 years ago

1 Reply

being anemic and exercise do you suffer?

Hi Everyone! I have completed c25k once before in july/aug 2011, yay! and rarely suffered from anything, stitch when doing it before. It was due to many...

Hi Everyone! I have completed c25k once before in july/aug 2011, yay! and rar...

running-G

•12 years ago

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Running like a gazelle............. Chariots of fire playing in the background.........NOT!

Week 8 Run 1................... There I was, running like a gazelle, taking hills in my stride without the slightest change in pace or rhythm, the chariots of...

Week 8 Run 1................... There I was, running like a gazelle, taking hill...

Mrs_Miggins

Graduate•12 years ago

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My husband doesn't understand me

Just noticed in the last few days that I'm looking leaner, belly a bit less prominent, bum cheeks a bit higher (!), lost 4 lb too.... I'm 3 weeks post C25K so...

Just noticed in the last few days that I'm looking leaner, belly a bit less prom...

juicydee

Graduate•12 years ago

24 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2012

20 mins .......Oh yeah.........I blooming well did it!!

Week One I now own you!!!

Holiday run !

week 7 BITES THE DUST !!!

Music

First ever week 1 run... Help! : (

does anyone sing whilst running?

Week 1 Day 1 done.........bring on the rest!!

Does anyone find that they tend to quite fairly easy when it comes to exersicing? I know i do

Evening or morning runs, which is best?

what am i lefting myself in for

Week 4 run 3... Had a bad run :(

Ankle Pain

It's like de ja vu all over again

Week 5 Run 3 - YEAH!!

New blog or not?

Pilot 5k Plus

Best ankle support to buy....... Any Recommendations?

I don't believe it!!!!!

Aaarrggghh Shin splints again! Is it only me that gets them??

Week 7 Run 1 / Week 9 ???

Week 9

Running in the Rain?

Last run without recovery walks ...

High on Oxygen!!??

W5R2 completed

Hoorah W2R3 Complete

being anemic and exercise do you suffer?

Running like a gazelle............. Chariots of fire playing in the background.........NOT!

My husband doesn't understand me

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