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Week 6 Run 1

I started Week 6 this morning. I went out thinking nothing of 5 min / 8 min / 5 min runs, after managing to complete 20 mins on Friday. It was a total...

I started Week 6 this morning. I went out thinking nothing of 5 min / 8 min / 5...

schpanna

•12 years ago

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Been Bear Hunting for Easter

If anyone tells you running is healthy for you, they lie. I am like Renton from Trainspotting, looking for the next hit. I ast ran on the 4th April, so I...

If anyone tells you running is healthy for you, they lie. I am like Renton from ...

B3any_Boy

•12 years ago

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Happy Easter! Secret's out!

Hubby has a grin like a Cheshire cat. He's still unpicking the extent of our activities on C25k so will fill you in on the details later. Off to find some...

Hubby has a grin like a Cheshire cat. He's still unpicking the extent of our ac...

Beckipeg

•12 years ago

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week one done

completed week one, hiding from people as I 'ran' by turning corners when I see people coming, but I did it. first day took me 3 hours to stop being purple,...

completed week one, hiding from people as I 'ran' by turning corners when I see ...

sounfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Experimenting after 5K

Hi - have completed the 5K target a little while ago I've been struggling to find a podcast like Laura's to coach through my next target. I've decided I'd...

Hi - have completed the 5K target a little while ago I've been struggling to fin...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 3 / knee problems - wrong shoes?

I did run 1 of Week 3 early this week. Monday I think. And everything was fine. Then it was back to work on Wednesday and I planned to ran after that....

I did run 1 of Week 3 early this week. Monday I think. And everything was fine. ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Just Graduated!

Easter sunday and just got back from my w9r3 30min jog so I am done! I have been struggling with 30mins so my next step is going to be repeating weeks 7,8 and...

Easter sunday and just got back from my w9r3 30min jog so I am done! I have bee...

bethisrunning

•12 years ago

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Avocado and Tomatoes

oh come on Mr Ramblings!! anyway... While we wait... :) Wk8 r3 done :) it was a tough one today, although I think that is entirely my fault lol...

oh come on Mr Ramblings!! anyway... While we wait... :) Wk8 r3 don...

Bxster

Graduate•12 years ago

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So, what do you do if you need to replace shoes but can't get to a specialist running store for gait analysis?

Bayview

Graduate•12 years ago

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Greetings from Sunny Australia :0)

I know how impressed some of you were that I brought my running gear on holiday :-) - so thought I'd give a quick update. The first week was spent at my...

I know how impressed some of you were that I brought my running gear on holiday ...

casdix

Graduate•12 years ago

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Fartlek and Green Day!

I intended to try out Laura's new pilot podcast today (I'm now 2 weeks post-C25K), but got to the park and then couldn't find it on my MP3 player. So I...

I intended to try out Laura's new pilot podcast today (I'm now 2 weeks post-C25K...

juicydee

Graduate•12 years ago

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Who is SR?

The egg is waiting to be found and the trail has been laid on Mr Rambling's blog,...

The egg is waiting to be found and the trail has been laid on Mr Rambling's blog...

Beckipeg

•12 years ago

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OUCH! My Leg!

Just done W2R3, my left leg from the knee down felt like it was burning from the very begining of my run today, I felt like I neededto stop and give it a good...

Just done W2R3, my left leg from the knee down felt like it was burning from the...

runforestrun

Graduate•12 years ago

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w7r1 Cool Running ;-)

I've been feeling really knackered this week, in need of a nanna nap most afternoons ;-) I felt too tired yesterday afternoon to do my run so it was 2 days...

I've been feeling really knackered this week, in need of a nanna nap most aftern...

Misstrolly

Graduate•12 years ago

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Should've got a gait analysis done before I got trainers!

I finally decided to get a gait analysis done today - 6 weeks after I bought new trainers! I've been having problems with a pain in my left ankle for a...

I finally decided to get a gait analysis done today - 6 weeks after I bought new...

Mrs_Miggins

Graduate•12 years ago

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Any good Bridge to 10k podcasts??!

I have a 10k end of May but hating the podcast I'm currently using for Bridge to 10k! Just wondering when the NHS Choices one will be available? I neeeeeed...

I have a 10k end of May but hating the podcast I'm currently using for Bridge to...

Miss_B

•12 years ago

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Week 5 underway....

I started Week 5 today - I found run 1 ok, it wasn't too bad, I had a nasty stitch and my legs hurt a bit but its was alright and I feel that my fitness is...

I started Week 5 today - I found run 1 ok, it wasn't too bad, I had a nasty stit...

AmandaW

Graduate•12 years ago

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I always feel like I can't be bothered to do anything, what is a good way to motivate myself?

RunningGirl

•12 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 Almost a run, more an ongoing stumble

I've become used to a fair bit of walking over the last few months, but jogging felt very odd. I don't often see pensioners jogging, and feel a bit of an...

I've become used to a fair bit of walking over the last few months, but jogging ...

mainecoon

•12 years ago

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Will I ever see toned legs?!!

Just finished week 8 and feel fantastic about the whole this, physically and mentally. My question is when can I expect to see body changes? I do feel fitter...

Just finished week 8 and feel fantastic about the whole this, physically and men...

chickentrousers

Graduate•12 years ago

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Pretend to be training for the Marathon...

So I've just completed week 3. so glad those 3 minutes began to feel less like the apocalypse. Feeling really great and i'm so excited to be out running a...

So I've just completed week 3. so glad those 3 minutes began to feel less like t...

Strickls12

•12 years ago

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Week 3 run 3

Just finished my final run of week 3. I am feeling quite good and really enjoying the runs. My cardio is standing up to the plan so far but have started...

Just finished my final run of week 3. I am feeling quite good and really enjoyin...

Jenson

Graduate•12 years ago

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Should I repeat week 1?

Hi everyone. I've just finished run 3 of week 1. I've never run before really so am hoping I can stick to this programme as I want to improve my fitness. I've...

Hi everyone. I've just finished run 3 of week 1. I've never run before really so...

Jess83

•12 years ago

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Set back on week 4.

So i managed 1st 2 runs for week 4. Felt brilliant and really enjoying the progress, not easy though! Then I come down with a horrible flu like, chesty, achy...

So i managed 1st 2 runs for week 4. Felt brilliant and really enjoying the prog...

Shuffle

•12 years ago

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Hi. I'm 5'9" and weigh 19st 9lb. I'm 42 years old and haven't run since my school days. I'm due to start the C25K programme on Monday.

Is there anyone out there who is or has been in a similar situation and did it work for you?

Is there anyone out there who is or has been in a similar situation and did it w...

Runningmom

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Back to the field

9 hours on my feet today, could barely keep awake, thinking all day that I would do week 2 R2 but in my head sort of thinking well, if I don't do it today I...

9 hours on my feet today, could barely keep awake, thinking all day that I would...

cattery

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7r1 - Getting undressed in public? Sunday is reveal day!

Hubby is on holiday from today until a week after Easter so I'm glad the secret will be out soon. The sun looked good from behind glass this morning so it...

Hubby is on holiday from today until a week after Easter so I'm glad the secret ...

Beckipeg

•12 years ago

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Has anyone done B210K? How does it work? Is it as good as C25K?!

Helen3boys

•12 years ago

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Fit not Fat for 50: W4r1 outside for all to see

My week 4 is being spent on the west coast of Scotland so I have had to abandon the treadmill and face my demons - wobble-jogging outside for all to see. Aha -...

My week 4 is being spent on the west coast of Scotland so I have had to abandon ...

Tapira

Graduate•12 years ago

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It really works - W4 R2

Really didn't want to go out today, but made myself go out in time to get back home before it got dark. And today's run was easier than W4 R1 - that bit that...

Really didn't want to go out today, but made myself go out in time to get back h...

Ahateumezalea

Graduate•12 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2012

Week 6 Run 1

Been Bear Hunting for Easter

Happy Easter! Secret's out!

week one done

Experimenting after 5K

Week 3 / knee problems - wrong shoes?

Just Graduated!

Avocado and Tomatoes

So, what do you do if you need to replace shoes but can't get to a specialist running store for gait analysis?

Greetings from Sunny Australia :0)

Fartlek and Green Day!

Who is SR?

OUCH! My Leg!

w7r1 Cool Running ;-)

Should've got a gait analysis done before I got trainers!

Any good Bridge to 10k podcasts??!

Week 5 underway....

I always feel like I can't be bothered to do anything, what is a good way to motivate myself?

Week 1 Run 1 Almost a run, more an ongoing stumble

Will I ever see toned legs?!!

Pretend to be training for the Marathon...

Week 3 run 3

Should I repeat week 1?

Set back on week 4.

Hi. I'm 5'9" and weigh 19st 9lb. I'm 42 years old and haven't run since my school days. I'm due to start the C25K programme on Monday.

Back to the field

W7r1 - Getting undressed in public? Sunday is reveal day!

Has anyone done B210K? How does it work? Is it as good as C25K?!

Fit not Fat for 50: W4r1 outside for all to see

It really works - W4 R2

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