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Is there a printable schedule to stick on the fridge?

Just wanting to tick off the runs as i redo c25k, is there a document to printout anywhere?

Just wanting to tick off the runs as i redo c25k, is there a document to printou...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running in the heat.

So England has a bit of a heat wave this week. Is it ambitious for a beginner like me to run about 6pm in the sun?

So England has a bit of a heat wave this week. Is it ambitious for a beginner li...

Em_j22

•12 years ago

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Stitches - prevention and cure advice!

Hi all, I am a newbie and did W4R2 last night. Was a bit of a disaster; I got a stitch at the start of my first 5 min run and couldn't shake it for the rest of...

Hi all, I am a newbie and did W4R2 last night. Was a bit of a disaster; I got a ...

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•12 years ago

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Plans are made to be changed

Planned on W5R1 being a jaunt around the local park while the boys had cricket practice/match. Had not realised quite how small the park was so mapped out a...

Planned on W5R1 being a jaunt around the local park while the boys had cricket p...

JenR

•12 years ago

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Graduated, now repeating!

Started my first post C25k run today. With my brand new Asic Gel 1170 trainers for over pronators like me. Well, i had a touch of sonic the hedgehog about...

Started my first post C25k run today. With my brand new Asic Gel 1170 trainers f...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

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When should I run?

This may sound like a silly question but when is the best time to run- today W2R1 I went as soon as I woke up 0600 however I hadn't had a drink or any thing to...

This may sound like a silly question but when is the best time to run- today W2R...

redfacewoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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When to venture outside?

Hello everyone on this bright sunny day. Just a bit of background, I'm using the Ease into 5k app, downloaded through iTunes (sorry Laura) ;.) and am on...

Hello everyone on this bright sunny day. Just a bit of background, I'm using ...

Nickyrunning

Graduate•12 years ago

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w3 r2 disaster

Lovely day for a run so i had my drink and waited a bit before i went out. Set of with my warm up walk and started my 90second run and all went well even...

Lovely day for a run so i had my drink and waited a bit before i went out. Set ...

toonfan71

•12 years ago

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W1R1, completed!

Well I was on the treadmill at 7a.m this morning and managed to get through my first podcast! I feel rather chuffed with myself and am very excited that it...

Well I was on the treadmill at 7a.m this morning and managed to get through my f...

rube1uk

•12 years ago

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The big week 5!

Well, week 5 runs 1 &2 are completed! Me and the hubby are feeling very proud of ourselves! Only the 20 minute run to go for this week, we can do it!...

Well, week 5 runs 1 &2 are completed! Me and the hubby are feeling very proud of...

rachie1752

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4 R1....failure! Sob!!

Sob! Was doing so well till today....attempted Wk4 R1....got through the 3min run and short walk and then gave the 5min run a go...and failed!! My legs felt so...

Sob! Was doing so well till today....attempted Wk4 R1....got through the 3min ru...

runner2B

Graduate•12 years ago

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advise wanted on post run stretching

I was advised by a friend of mine who runs to make sure I warm up properly before a run, especially as now I'm on week 7 so the runs are longer. So anyway I...

I was advised by a friend of mine who runs to make sure I warm up properly befor...

TeamTia

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2. Done..

...but had to really force myself to keep going. Thank God for Laura! The route I do is a lap round next to a river, over a bridge and then the other side...

...but had to really force myself to keep going. Thank God for Laura! The rou...

izzybee

•12 years ago

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Summer Running.

It's funny but when I started the c25k it was in the depths of winter January 2011. I really thought that I couldn't wait until the sun shone and summer time....

It's funny but when I started the c25k it was in the depths of winter January 20...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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Pride before a fall... or something along those lines

I missed my run on Monday and I decided, as my homeschooled child is away for a couple of days, to change from treadmill running to road running. So...

I missed my run on Monday and I decided, as my homeschooled child is away for a ...

fatrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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Putting my ipod on shuffle was a Big Mistake...

So, yesterday after work was my first run after graduation, and as I had no idea what music would be good to run to, I decided to just put my ipod on shuffle....

So, yesterday after work was my first run after graduation, and as I had no idea...

LuciRose

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 1 run 1

I finally took the plunge today. I woke up early got the dog and went to the park. Half expecting to give up pretty soon after starting I put in my...

I finally took the plunge today. I woke up early got the dog and went t...

MartC78

•12 years ago

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W5R1 - Done, but I need Laura now.

I've been doing the program without Laura, just my stopwatch, because I haven't got anything to play the podcasts on. Last week I borrowed a mp3 stick player...

I've been doing the program without Laura, just my stopwatch, because I haven't ...

Dansmum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

I've finally bitten the bullet and completed my first run! I've had the podcast downloaded for some time but have spent the last week in the gym preparing and...

I've finally bitten the bullet and completed my first run! I've had the podcast ...

alynsmith

•12 years ago

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getting technical!

Bought a smart phone at the weekend cos it seemed the cheapest way of being able to track runs with gps and all! Managed to get a teenager to show me how to...

Bought a smart phone at the weekend cos it seemed the cheapest way of being able...

digbyfuller

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week Three Run Two

Well, I made it the dreaded three minutes again! Twice! It's such a nice day today that it was good to get out of the house as early as possible. The...

Well, I made it the dreaded three minutes again! Twice! It's such a nice day...

sercreative

•12 years ago

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First run after graduation - and it was rubbish!

So after graduation on Sunday I set off on my first run this morning thinking "when I get back I'll definitely ask for my graduate badge". Hmmm, I don't think...

So after graduation on Sunday I set off on my first run this morning thinking "w...

Greenrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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I'M A GRADUATE!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

I have just completed WEEK 9 RUN 3 !!! How hove I done this? How have I managed to complete this fabulous programme?? With the help of my friends for...

I have just completed WEEK 9 RUN 3 !!! How hove I done this? How have I mana...

Angel-Cake

Graduate•12 years ago

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Half Term Report

Just back from W5R1 so that is me kinda half way through the programme; if anyone had told me that in just over a month I would be running for that length of...

Just back from W5R1 so that is me kinda half way through the programme; if anyon...

HumptyD

•12 years ago

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Graduation! "Sine labore nihil"

Every day when I go out running I see those words painted on a house near me - and it reminds me that "nothing comes without work" - it's been my Couch to 5k...

Every day when I go out running I see those words painted on a house near me - a...

SaCl

Graduate•12 years ago

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So I failed... again...

So I tried week 8 again but didn't manage. I think I'll have to move back to the 10 mins running and walking on Week 6. It just feels like I've fallen behind...

So I tried week 8 again but didn't manage. I think I'll have to move back to the...

smokeysalmon02

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why are some people showing as 'graduates'?

tefval

Graduate•12 years ago

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Can't believe I've got this far!!!!

Being an overweight and fairly unfit 50 something I can't believe that tomorrow I am on week 6 run 2. I have managed every run so far, although I won't break...

Being an overweight and fairly unfit 50 something I can't believe that tomorrow ...

tefval

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1R2 - take 2

Before I start, can I just say a quick thank you to everyone who responded to my last post. The comments were very encouraging and kept my motivation and...

Before I start, can I just say a quick thank you to everyone who responded to my...

Tamtb78

Graduate•12 years ago

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Much, MUCH better! :)

Well after my good old whinge the other day about how much I'm hating running I decided to change tack. I found a friend to run with and decided that, just for...

Well after my good old whinge the other day about how much I'm hating running I ...

MamaG

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2012

Is there a printable schedule to stick on the fridge?

Running in the heat.

Stitches - prevention and cure advice!

Plans are made to be changed

Graduated, now repeating!

When should I run?

When to venture outside?

w3 r2 disaster

W1R1, completed!

The big week 5!

W4 R1....failure! Sob!!

advise wanted on post run stretching

Week 5 Run 2. Done..

Summer Running.

Pride before a fall... or something along those lines

Putting my ipod on shuffle was a Big Mistake...

week 1 run 1

W5R1 - Done, but I need Laura now.

Week 1 Run 1

getting technical!

Week Three Run Two

First run after graduation - and it was rubbish!

I'M A GRADUATE!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

Half Term Report

Graduation! "Sine labore nihil"

So I failed... again...

Why are some people showing as 'graduates'?

Can't believe I've got this far!!!!

W1R2 - take 2

Much, MUCH better! :)

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