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I graduated!!!

So today was the big day, the one I thought I'd never see back in January when I thought running 90secs was a challenge - I completed wk9 run3! It's taken a...

So today was the big day, the one I thought I'd never see back in January when I...

Greenrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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About to start week 2 - dare I go out in public!

Hello everyone - what a super site this is! I am about to start week 2 - no mean feat for me ( ie 41 year old, overweight, exercise phobic woman!) Last week...

Hello everyone - what a super site this is! I am about to start week 2 - no mean...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Last week,Wk 9 run 1 tomorrow!!!

Well, it's the last week this week as week 9 starts tomorrow. I have been getting stiff knees especially my left one. I concentrated on how my feet struck the...

Well, it's the last week this week as week 9 starts tomorrow. I have been gettin...

debssey

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1R2

Second run done, really enjoyed it, but hard work in the middle. Will do number 3 on Tues or Wed. I have to say running for 30 mins seems abit of a distant...

Second run done, really enjoyed it, but hard work in the middle. Will do number ...

Itsallanadventure

Graduate•12 years ago

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Gait analysed

As you know my right knee has been troublesome of late although it had improved since Friday (thanks to copious amounts of drugs and rest). Yesterday I was...

As you know my right knee has been troublesome of late although it had improved ...

Anonymous36

Graduate•12 years ago

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I just graduated!!!!!!!!!

Last run of week 9... Done! Have lost 36 lbs since beginning the programme, only had one failed run (i did a half hour metafit session prior which was utter...

Last run of week 9... Done! Have lost 36 lbs since beginning the programme, o...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

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Race success!!!!

Just in from doing my 5k race!! Completed it in 33mins - cannot believe I made it the whole way around! And it goes without saying that I could never have...

Just in from doing my 5k race!! Completed it in 33mins - cannot believe I made ...

SaCl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Jog or run?

Hi - Wk 1 Run 1 - and I jogged rather than sprinted - is that OK?

ezmee

•12 years ago

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week 9 run 3

I done the last week today week 9 run 3 i done it , im so happy i ran 5k today cant get over it and to finish up i got back to the car and SOMEONE I KNOW had...

I done the last week today week 9 run 3 i done it , im so happy i ran 5k today c...

familyheaven

Graduate•12 years ago

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5k done - without walking!

Just a quick post to say that I pushed myself to go out for a run yesterday when I wasn't really feeling inspired to go. Normally I'm really eager but...

Just a quick post to say that I pushed myself to go out for a run yesterday when...

lucylocket10

Graduate•12 years ago

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My jogging speed so slow

Hi all Am due to start w3 r1 tomorrow andi am bout 2 weeks late in doing this due to misplacing my mp3 player. Now wiht warm up and down walk and run i...

Hi all Am due to start w3 r1 tomorrow andi am bout 2 weeks late in doing thi...

toonfan71

•12 years ago

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Park Run

I know this may seem like a stupid question but can any one tell me bout the park runs please. It not where u go running on your own i take it

I know this may seem like a stupid question but can any one tell me bout the par...

toonfan71

•12 years ago

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I can do it!!!

This morning I finally rolled out of bed at 7... I had the best of intentions to be up by 6 and hit the road early... But my bed was so warm and I had a sleep...

This morning I finally rolled out of bed at 7... I had the best of intentions to...

mair99

Graduate•12 years ago

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Will I look stupid?

I'd like to take part in my local parkrun, but looking at their stats, the slowest person is 32 mins - my 5k speed is around 40 minutes. I don't want to look...

I'd like to take part in my local parkrun, but looking at their stats, the slowe...

hart0201

•12 years ago

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Week one completed

Well thats week one completed ... not sure I'm ready for week two yet, perhaps done too quickly wed,fri and sunday running any thoughts ?

Well thats week one completed ... not sure I'm ready for week two yet, perhaps d...

redfacewoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 done and dusted

Its a beautiful morning here in the NE Scotland and even though I had a late night last night out with friends I decided to get up and do my run. I had walked...

Its a beautiful morning here in the NE Scotland and even though I had a late nig...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Near the end but struggling :(

So this morning I went out for W9R1 having taken on board advice from the forum yesterday. This is how it went: First 10 mins were awful as expected but...

So this morning I went out for W9R1 having taken on board advice from the forum ...

MamaG

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week One Run One - done!! Smiling!! And was caught singing!

I did it!!! I got out there and Ive started! Ive just done my first session of week one and the woman on the podcast informed me I ran for 8 minutes! 8...

I did it!!! I got out there and Ive started! Ive just done my first session of w...

ezmee

•12 years ago

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3rd 30 min run

When I hit w7 I started doing 30 min runs Finished 3rd 30 min run today meaning I have finished w7 So on to w8 but will continue with 30 min runs and not...

When I hit w7 I started doing 30 min runs Finished 3rd 30 min run today meani...

Igrim

•12 years ago

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Love handles have shrunk!

It's all very strange. Not a week ago I was going to write a blog about how I seemed to be putting weight on. My stomach looked more pot-bellied and my love...

It's all very strange. Not a week ago I was going to write a blog about how I se...

yesihaveabanana

•12 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 completed woo hoo!!

Just back from my final run of week 9. Wanted to burst into tears with happiness, when completed the run today. I never imagined that I could be a runner,...

Just back from my final run of week 9. Wanted to burst into tears with happines...

honeybee

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R2 too slow??

A chilly Sunday run, and I was determined to get my runkeeper app working properly. I met a startled muntjac on my way round, and several mean looking crows...

A chilly Sunday run, and I was determined to get my runkeeper app working proper...

cupcakesandstilettos

Graduate•12 years ago

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Stubbornness pays off!

Some of you know I've signed up to run with the year 7s at my school as they rack up 2012 km between them for charity. I had my second run with them, a 5k, a...

Some of you know I've signed up to run with the year 7s at my school as they rac...

juicydee

Graduate•12 years ago

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Weight loss help?

Hi - I am looking forward to getting fit and getting out there but a primary goal is to lose weight - I never used to be like this and Im totally fed up with...

Hi - I am looking forward to getting fit and getting out there but a primary goa...

ezmee

•12 years ago

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Here we go! 1st time ever! :)

Well I have just downloaded the podcasts and impressed myself with getting them over to my phone!!!! :) 1st goal accomplished hehe ;) I think Im going to...

Well I have just downloaded the podcasts and impressed myself with getting them...

ezmee

•12 years ago

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Low back pain

Now that I have graduated & running around 12k per week I have started to get low back stiffness towards the end of my runs. This is usually after about 25...

Now that I have graduated & running around 12k per week I have started to get lo...

mgnmum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Had to get home

Finding it hard to get out & motivated despite race 4 life in 4 weeks so yesterday took advantage of hubby taking kids to local canal festival. Have cycled the...

Finding it hard to get out & motivated despite race 4 life in 4 weeks so yesterd...

mgnmum

Graduate•12 years ago

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WK8 R1 and change of route.

I did wk8r1 this morning and after having done the more or less the same route for weeks I decided to do a completely different one. The result was great. I...

I did wk8r1 this morning and after having done the more or less the same route f...

Babana

Graduate•12 years ago

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Dreamin' Big

I have been remiss with my blog writing, letting two entire runs go through without an update. Week 5, run 3, the big scary 20 minute monster, went off...

I have been remiss with my blog writing, letting two entire runs go through with...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just got my 'gait' analysed at DW fitness....

Near the end of my c25k journey i have began to get a twinge now and then in my right knee. It put me out of action for almost a week. I have wanted to get a...

Near the end of my c25k journey i have began to get a twinge now and then in my ...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2012

I graduated!!!

About to start week 2 - dare I go out in public!

Last week,Wk 9 run 1 tomorrow!!!

W1R2

Gait analysed

I just graduated!!!!!!!!!

Race success!!!!

Jog or run?

week 9 run 3

5k done - without walking!

My jogging speed so slow

Park Run

I can do it!!!

Will I look stupid?

Week one completed

Week 9 Run 1 done and dusted

Near the end but struggling :(

Week One Run One - done!! Smiling!! And was caught singing!

3rd 30 min run

Love handles have shrunk!

Week 9 Run 3 completed woo hoo!!

W6R2 too slow??

Stubbornness pays off!

Weight loss help?

Here we go! 1st time ever! :)

Low back pain

Had to get home

WK8 R1 and change of route.

Dreamin' Big

Just got my 'gait' analysed at DW fitness....

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