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I did my first w3r1 and I am due to do my w3r2 tonight after work.

On week one I ran at 5mph and walked at 3mph on my treadmill week 2 ran 4.5 walked at 3mph w3r1 could only manage 4 - 4.5 runs plus one minute at 5mph...

On week one I ran at 5mph and walked at 3mph on my treadmill week 2 ran 4.5 w...

slimta

Graduate•12 years ago

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Stretching hip muscles

I have quite bad hip joints (which I am hoping will get better after more running) and I tend to have really sore hips the day after running. Can anyone...

I have quite bad hip joints (which I am hoping will get better after more runnin...

Em_j22

•12 years ago

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would it be worth me doing this

HI guys my 2nd run of week 3 was bad as i pulled a muscle. Now i am wondering if it would be worth me going to a gym and using a treadmill to get used to...

HI guys my 2nd run of week 3 was bad as i pulled a muscle. Now i am wondering...

toonfan71

•12 years ago

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Did my first 5k!

Once again there was far too long a gap between runs, and my run 6 days ago was my graduation one. As usual I felt like I was dying at first and 5 mins was...

Once again there was far too long a gap between runs, and my run 6 days ago was ...

SallySparkle

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4, Run 1

Well I finally mustered up the courage to go out in this heat and start week 4. It got to 7pm and after a good talking to, I went out. I came back sweltering...

Well I finally mustered up the courage to go out in this heat and start week 4. ...

10k-wannabe

•12 years ago

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First morning run

I woke up at 5.40am needing the toilet (sorry tmi!!) and decided that I would get up and go for my run. I knew it would be too hot later so wanted to get it...

I woke up at 5.40am needing the toilet (sorry tmi!!) and decided that I would ge...

stuckersbigfan

Graduate•12 years ago

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I can run (jog very slow) for three whole minutes! WHO KNEW!!!!

W3 R1 done and feeling GREAT!!! I even did it twice again, probably get told off by someone but I felt like I could do it and ........ I DID!!!

W3 R1 done and feeling GREAT!!! I even did it twice again, probably get told off...

kirstykiss

•12 years ago

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feeling down...unable to run...soo frustrated with shin splints :-(((

I ran week 9 run 1 last friday...I had shin splint type pain in my right leg but had rested it and felt able to run.. as soon as I started to run I felt the...

I ran week 9 run 1 last friday...I had shin splint type pain in my right leg but...

ClaireB1973

Graduate•12 years ago

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How many graduates?

Woud love to know how many graduates there are in total. And it would be nice to publish how many each month join the graduate group

Woud love to know how many graduates there are in total. And it would be nice...

Burstcouch

Graduate•12 years ago

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The morning after the run before...

OK, so did W1R1 yesterday morning and felt fab afterwards with no aches etc. Well, woke up this morning and there's a definite 'tightening' in the bum and...

OK, so did W1R1 yesterday morning and felt fab afterwards with no aches etc. We...

rube1uk

•12 years ago

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W1 Run 1 (take two) :-(

So I tried running again last night. I've done lots of research and been doing various shin splint exercises. I also took painkillers, put ibruprofen gel on my...

So I tried running again last night. I've done lots of research and been doing v...

singingsister

•12 years ago

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Running in Kenya 2

Made it! Week 4 run 1 - didn't know I could run for 5 minutes, slow but still a jog. I'm past retirement age, so if I can do it, so can most people I guess!...

Made it! Week 4 run 1 - didn't know I could run for 5 minutes, slow but still a ...

traveltoomuch

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 - Graduation run done - Yippee

Hi All was out at 7.00am this morning and have now completed the C25K programme for the second time, yippee. I first did this programme last year starting at...

Hi All was out at 7.00am this morning and have now completed the C25K programme ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2 R1 done

Well I went out this morning in the cold (I am in Australia and we are just about into winter here). I love the pod cast that I down loaded. I am finding it...

Well I went out this morning in the cold (I am in Australia and we are just abou...

OZGirl

•12 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 Redux

Well, I finally did it. Got through run 2 of week 9 mostly with ease. I even found myself speeding up a little on the last 10 minutes and then was able to...

Well, I finally did it. Got through run 2 of week 9 mostly with ease. I even fou...

Eisleychick

Graduate•12 years ago

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The Stars Aligned - and I am Officially a Runner

Today was week 6, run 3. I thought about putting it off another day, to get that second rest day in, but woke up early and feeling pretty good. Wk 6 R3 is a...

Today was week 6, run 3. I thought about putting it off another day, to get tha...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tonight I completed Week 9, Run 3 and I'm extremely chuffed with myself. I would (and have been doing) recommend this programme to anyone. It's taken me...

Tonight I completed Week 9, Run 3 and I'm extremely chuffed with myself. I woul...

Shelwa77

Graduate•12 years ago

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It's all about the "can, can".....

W3R3 in the bag and I'm beginning to believe I really can do it. Sooooo...now I'm moving from "I don't know if I can..." to "I think I CAN!" So chuffed this...

W3R3 in the bag and I'm beginning to believe I really can do it. Sooooo...now I...

Grammadog1947

Graduate•12 years ago

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A question of shorts

Now that the warmer weather is here I am contemplating running in shorts. There seems to be two main types-loose baggy fit or short tight lycra ones. I love my...

Now that the warmer weather is here I am contemplating running in shorts. There ...

avensis

Graduate•12 years ago

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It got dark quickly I got spooked so wasn't going to stop running was I!

Hehe one way to make me run. It was so hot I didn't go until after 9 pm. I went a route I use regularly and it is mostly open paths but there is a part that...

Hehe one way to make me run. It was so hot I didn't go until after 9 pm. I wen...

mrslazy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Beer or run? Run or beer? And.... The RUN won! What has happened to me?

Imagine the picture....husband comes in this evening and says 'Oh good, barbeque tonight - would you like a beer?'. 'Hmmm no thanks I think I will go for a...

Imagine the picture....husband comes in this evening and says 'Oh good, barbeque...

BTX4

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back in Britain and back to Week 6

Well, I nearly made it to week 9! But after a week without running and a very tiring trip abroad, and despite completing week 8, I decided not to continue...

Well, I nearly made it to week 9! But after a week without running and a very ti...

Stealthrunner

•12 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 complete but injured - really annoyed

Week 2 went well and I enjoyed it even more than week one. My knee ached a bit, but I did the full warm up as usual and did week 3 run 1 yesterday. It was fine...

Week 2 went well and I enjoyed it even more than week one. My knee ached a bit, ...

PootlePower

•12 years ago

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Week 1, Workout 2

Came home from work to find my new running Capri tights and hot pink sports crop top, got excited and had to go running! P.S there is a sale on fitness...

Came home from work to find my new running Capri tights and hot pink sports crop...

Em_j22

•12 years ago

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Blog Part 2

* Parents got me a new pair of 'proper' running shoes from Run 4 It! Was awesome!! Got an hour of service and a pair of shoes that are perfect for my run!...

* Parents got me a new pair of 'proper' running shoes from Run 4 It! Was awesome...

CDOW17

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 - ploddy

Well I doddered and careered through week 6 run 2. Well, my excuse is it's hot and I'm sticking to it! Nervous about the 25 minute run, but I'll give it a...

Well I doddered and careered through week 6 run 2. Well, my excuse is it's hot ...

MissV

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

W8R2........better.

Sorry if i'm blogging too often, but its like therapy to write up how its gone. A much better run today. Out in the morning before it got too hot and I...

Sorry if i'm blogging too often, but its like therapy to write up how its gone. ...

sounfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running With Chrissie - AudioFuel Fast Running MP3

After trying to run faster by myself and running out of steam I have decided to give the audiofuel MP3- Run Faster 1 a try. Cost £4.99 as a download. Will give...

After trying to run faster by myself and running out of steam I have decided to ...

tygfuz

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R3 - The big plod

Well I went out this morning before 6am so as not to meet anyone in the lane! I was very nervous and had spent the time since the last run fretting about this...

Well I went out this morning before 6am so as not to meet anyone in the lane! I...

hollyO

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why am I finding week 8 so tough?

I would be lying if I said that week 7 was a breeze, but I managed it well, and thought that the extra 3 minutes in week 8 would be so easy. Wrong! I have...

I would be lying if I said that week 7 was a breeze, but I managed it well, and ...

Mitch15

Graduate•12 years ago

3 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2012

I did my first w3r1 and I am due to do my w3r2 tonight after work.

Stretching hip muscles

would it be worth me doing this

Did my first 5k!

Week 4, Run 1

First morning run

I can run (jog very slow) for three whole minutes! WHO KNEW!!!!

feeling down...unable to run...soo frustrated with shin splints :-(((

How many graduates?

The morning after the run before...

W1 Run 1 (take two) :-(

Running in Kenya 2

Week 9 Run 3 - Graduation run done - Yippee

W2 R1 done

Week 9 Run 2 Redux

The Stars Aligned - and I am Officially a Runner

I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's all about the "can, can".....

A question of shorts

It got dark quickly I got spooked so wasn't going to stop running was I!

Beer or run? Run or beer? And.... The RUN won! What has happened to me?

Back in Britain and back to Week 6

Week 3 run 1 complete but injured - really annoyed

Week 1, Workout 2

Blog Part 2

Week 6 Run 2 - ploddy

W8R2........better.

Running With Chrissie - AudioFuel Fast Running MP3

W5R3 - The big plod

Why am I finding week 8 so tough?

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