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Week 3, Day 1

I've just got back from doing Week 3, Run1 and I feel fab! This time last week, I was really struggling with Week 2, Run 1, and had to cut one of the 1min...

I've just got back from doing Week 3, Run1 and I feel fab! This time last week, ...

saffronhalifax

•12 years ago

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W6R3 - 3.2k 25 minutes. How will I do 5k in 30mins?

I know the question is self explanatory, but I just don't see how I am meant to get that extra 2k into 5 minutes? Has everyone found they naturally speed up?...

I know the question is self explanatory, but I just don't see how I am meant to ...

jennypower1985

•12 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 in the bag after much deliberation!

Did my Week 1 runs last week and found them really tough, I thought my legs were going to give up on me, so I decided to repeat the week to see if it went any...

Did my Week 1 runs last week and found them really tough, I thought my legs were...

Muffintop

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1R2 done!

W1R2 just finished, must have run back faster than the first time as i arrived home just as the cool down was starting so i walked around my garden with my...

W1R2 just finished, must have run back faster than the first time as i arrived h...

wobblybum

•12 years ago

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Did I do the right thing week 2.5 lol

After struggling on week 3 run 1 on Saturday I was dreading today but it dawned and something told me I needed to get on there. Out I went to my treadmill and...

After struggling on week 3 run 1 on Saturday I was dreading today but it dawned ...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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Has anyone been to Sweatshop Southampton for gait analysis, or can you recommend anywhere else in the Southampton area, thanks.

Muffintop

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week One Day three...week one done :)

So I completed week one last Friday and I feel great! :) I don't know if it's possible to get the running bug this quick (??) but it sure feels like I have it....

So I completed week one last Friday and I feel great! :) I don't know if it's po...

Rosey21

Graduate•12 years ago

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So long week 3

Last run of week 3 today. I was really dreading today's run. 2 days off always makes me reluctant to go out again. I have tons of revision to do and the house...

Last run of week 3 today. I was really dreading today's run. 2 days off always m...

yesihaveabanana

•12 years ago

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Week Three Run One

Just did run one of week three - thought I'd have a shower and stuff my running clothes into the wash before sitting down to write this! I was a bit...

Just did run one of week three - thought I'd have a shower and stuff my running ...

sercreative

•12 years ago

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Aarrrghhhhh! W4R1 failure, please help.

Have struggled with week 3 but completed it on Saturday, all ready for week 4 run this morning. The first 3mins ok then really struggled with 5minute jog and...

Have struggled with week 3 but completed it on Saturday, all ready for week 4 ru...

Gletap

Graduate•12 years ago

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Achey Knees???

I am listening to my body and am holding back on doing Week 9. For the last two weeks i have had achey knees that have not really gone away. I have got some...

I am listening to my body and am holding back on doing Week 9. For the last two ...

debssey

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why the hell am I hesitating now over buying the right shoes?!

Why am I hesitating over running shoes? Im not hesitating over gait analysis but the thought of spending £100 ish on the righ trainers is bothering me for some...

Why am I hesitating over running shoes? Im not hesitating over gait analysis but...

ezmee

•12 years ago

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I've done it!!

I've completed the C25K plan! I've stuck at it and achieved my goal when I never thought I could. I always told myself I wasn't a runner, no stamina. My...

I've completed the C25K plan! I've stuck at it and achieved my goal when I never...

Gridlet

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 C25K runs really pushes up my heart rate. Is there a point i should back off?

The last two runs i have done the treadmills have had fancy heart rate monitors on them. Apparently your maximum heart rate (as a generality) is 220 minus...

The last two runs i have done the treadmills have had fancy heart rate monitors...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is NHS Couch to 5k Parkrun day (May 26th) still on?

I am intending to do my first parkrun on the May 26th parkrun day. Ive looked at the Preston venue and its in quite an attrative park with a nice refreshments...

I am intending to do my first parkrun on the May 26th parkrun day. Ive looked at...

tygfuz

Graduate•12 years ago

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Gleaming after wk7 run 3.

Well about an hour ago I just finished the end of week 7. I know this sounds boring but I'm kinda doing the same loop on my runs, as I'm trying to beat...

Well about an hour ago I just finished the end of week 7. I know this sounds bor...

stephenc78

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduation Badge

So, when does this badge get 'given'? How do I go about getting it when I fill the 'requirements'?

So, when does this badge get 'given'? How do I go about getting it when I fill ...

CDOW17

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 R2 done!

Whoop whoop! Loved it! I did Week 4 R1 on Friday after work and kept on the flat - today I ran round our park which has some great undulations (+steep...

Whoop whoop! Loved it! I did Week 4 R1 on Friday after work and kept on the f...

Ali_Sonrisa

Graduate•12 years ago

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How to keep hair out of face?

I have been getting really annoyed with wispy bits of my hair which waft around infront of my face when I'm running, particularly when it's windy. I have...

I have been getting really annoyed with wispy bits of my hair which waft around ...

Jenbie

Graduate•12 years ago

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Please share your post-C25K running plans

I graduated last week and have stagnated a bit and not run this week, apart from yesterday, and I think the reason is that I am not loving consistently doing...

I graduated last week and have stagnated a bit and not run this week, apart from...

Jenbie

Graduate•12 years ago

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Painful Calf

I'm a little concerned about my right calf, I had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in it 5 yrs ago, and that calf can be painful whilst running. Anyone else have...

I'm a little concerned about my right calf, I had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)...

AngeApples

Graduate•12 years ago

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I did week 5 run 3!

Quite proud of myself today, on my usual hilly route, I actually did the 20 mins without stopping! I'm still a fat lardy 1st 8lb overweight, no weight...

Quite proud of myself today, on my usual hilly route, I actually did the 20 min...

Costy

•12 years ago

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Gait analysis...and shoe budget?

Well having only done Wk 1 Run 1 Im off to my local Up and RUnning shop to get gait analysis and invest in a proper pair of running shoes! I went today in my...

Well having only done Wk 1 Run 1 Im off to my local Up and RUnning shop to get g...

ezmee

•12 years ago

33 Replies

oops wrong podcast

well i did the 5 min warm up and as i finished my 2nd run of 5 mins i knew something was wrong.i'd only gone and put week 4 on instead of w3r2 which left me...

well i did the 5 min warm up and as i finished my 2nd run of 5 mins i knew somet...

Hidden

•12 years ago

1 Reply

week 1 done

that's week 1 done.I think because im so fat & unfit i will repeat week 1 then go to week 2.

that's week 1 done.I think because im so fat & unfit i will repeat week 1 then g...

sassymum

•12 years ago

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Week 5 run 3...I did it!!

Ok so this was definitely the most dreaded run of them all! I just knew I had to bite the bullet and just go. I do the same route every time and I know this...

Ok so this was definitely the most dreaded run of them all! I just knew I had to...

FunnyFace

•12 years ago

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Tired after w5 r3

Completed above run yesterday, felt great then fell asleep for three and half hours, had a little nap today too.Is this normal ? Should i continue with w6 r1...

Completed above run yesterday, felt great then fell asleep for three and half ho...

icandothis

Graduate•12 years ago

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Anyone starting/wavering or doubting how life changing C25K is? Read on!

This time last year I couldnt run for the train. Literally. One day I missed my train to work, and stood at the bottom of the footbridge steps near the...

This time last year I couldnt run for the train. Literally. One day I missed my...

Deryn61

Graduate•12 years ago

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was gutted now smiling

What can I say you guys are brilliant after my disastrous run on thursday W6R3 I was really disappointed I couldn't do it...................went out today...

What can I say you guys are brilliant after my disastrous run on thursday W6R3 ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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25 bloody minutes! AAAaaaahhhhh!!!

After the desaster of the last run I wasn't to sure if I could do 25 minutes. I wanted to go out early in the morning because we were to get 30 degrees. No fun...

After the desaster of the last run I wasn't to sure if I could do 25 minutes. I ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2012

Week 3, Day 1

W6R3 - 3.2k 25 minutes. How will I do 5k in 30mins?

Week 2 run 1 in the bag after much deliberation!

W1R2 done!

Did I do the right thing week 2.5 lol

Has anyone been to Sweatshop Southampton for gait analysis, or can you recommend anywhere else in the Southampton area, thanks.

Week One Day three...week one done :)

So long week 3

Week Three Run One

Aarrrghhhhh! W4R1 failure, please help.

Achey Knees???

Why the hell am I hesitating now over buying the right shoes?!

I've done it!!

Week 9 C25K runs really pushes up my heart rate. Is there a point i should back off?

Is NHS Couch to 5k Parkrun day (May 26th) still on?

Gleaming after wk7 run 3.

Graduation Badge

Week 4 R2 done!

How to keep hair out of face?

Please share your post-C25K running plans

Painful Calf

I did week 5 run 3!

Gait analysis...and shoe budget?

oops wrong podcast

week 1 done

Week 5 run 3...I did it!!

Tired after w5 r3

Anyone starting/wavering or doubting how life changing C25K is? Read on!

was gutted now smiling

25 bloody minutes! AAAaaaahhhhh!!!

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