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Week 8; Run 2 - Music, weight loss and motivation!

So I did W8R2 today, and I smashed it! I was a little apprehensive beforehand as I hurt a muscle in my ass at badminton last night, and my run on Tuesday was...

So I did W8R2 today, and I smashed it! I was a little apprehensive beforehand as...

Bridger

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R2........will I ever do 5k?

Back to morning today and it felt better, however I don't seem to have found my happy place yet and wondering if I will ever make 5k. (4 1/2 weeks to race for...

Back to morning today and it felt better, however I don't seem to have found my ...

sounfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Did someone tie a steak to my back?

Sorry in advance to all you dog owners out there and, don't get me wrong, I like dogs but they are driving me mad. I started to get a sore back running on the...

Sorry in advance to all you dog owners out there and, don't get me wrong, I like...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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On track to 10k :-)

A little update on my progress this week. After attempting B210k for a few weeks I decided 3 long runs a week was too much and I was hating going back to...

A little update on my progress this week. After attempting B210k for a few we...

Rose885

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

Just completed this one - not too bad. I'm really lucky in that I can run round a pretty riverbank and cathedral close. Gives me something to look at!! Thank...

Just completed this one - not too bad. I'm really lucky in that I can run round ...

Grannygoesrunning

Graduate•12 years ago

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Being held back.

I hope this doesn't sound selfish to some people but I have a dilemma. I am doing c25k with a friend who has done marathons etc in the past. Anyway she is...

I hope this doesn't sound selfish to some people but I have a dilemma. I am do...

emzylou

Graduate•12 years ago

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hmmm that was harder than expected :0/

W2R1 just completed, again at the beach (which I have to say was splendid this morning!!) and I found it harder than I thought. Something about those extra...

W2R1 just completed, again at the beach (which I have to say was splendid this m...

kirstykiss

•12 years ago

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Week 9 run 2, nearly there!

Haven't been out for a few days due to work and other stuff getting in the way! Went out this morning and had a lovely run along the river, really enjoyed it...

Haven't been out for a few days due to work and other stuff getting in the way! ...

fifimas

Graduate•12 years ago

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Thank you

Thank you for all your congrats on my graduation, I must have got the bug been on another run this morning xx

Thank you for all your congrats on my graduation, I must have got the bug been o...

roe326

Graduate•12 years ago

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Pain in the head whilst running!

Hi everyone, for the second time this week whilst out running i have developed a pain above my left eye, i thought at first it was the cold wind on tues but...

Hi everyone, for the second time this week whilst out running i have developed a...

Yoko

•12 years ago

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Happy Birthday AliB1 !

Ali, hope you have the best birthday ever. :D You've come such a long way, and I bet you feel fitter and stronger than you could have imagined. What you have...

Ali, hope you have the best birthday ever. :D You've come such a long way, and ...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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Was it me?

Was it me who - thought that my lungs were going to pop out half-way through my first 60s run? - missed the bus on several occasions cos I couldn't be...

Was it me who - thought that my lungs were going to pop out half-way through my...

couch_potato

Graduate•12 years ago

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Thank God for headphones!

Even when I'm utterly exhausted and I don't think I can run another step I always find myself speeding up when I'm running past other runners or even a looker....

Even when I'm utterly exhausted and I don't think I can run another step I alway...

FunnyFace

•12 years ago

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Wish I didn't feel so tired on rest days

Really thought I would be too puffed to run for 5 minutes at a time, but here I am starting week 5 with optimism (well for the first 2 but scared about the 20...

Really thought I would be too puffed to run for 5 minutes at a time, but here I ...

mrslazy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Loss of confidence

I haven't run since last Friday. I did a lovely "long" run on Bank Holiday Monday but the two runs after that were very hard work so I decided to have a break...

I haven't run since last Friday. I did a lovely "long" run on Bank Holiday Mond...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk9r1 done!

Wow, I can't believe 2 more runs to graduation! When I started the program, I wasn't exercising at all, other than 10 min brisk walk from the office to the...

Wow, I can't believe 2 more runs to graduation! When I started the program, I wa...

Maks

•12 years ago

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Anyone about to start on day one looking for a buddy?

BJR67BJR

•12 years ago

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Gobsmacked!

I am now at graduation plus six weeks and still managing 3 runs per week but experimenting with what those should be. I know from advice on here about upping...

I am now at graduation plus six weeks and still managing 3 runs per week but exp...

magicfee23

Graduate•12 years ago

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A good start to week 6

I don't know why, but this felt like one of the easiest runs so far. I was debating the whole day wheater or not to go out. Initially I wanted to run...

I don't know why, but this felt like one of the easiest runs so far. I was debat...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Average pace

Can anyone tell me what they think the average pace should be for 5k. Today I did 5.09km in 35 mins which said was 6:52min/km Avg Pace I feel so slow but...

Can anyone tell me what they think the average pace should be for 5k. Today I ...

Burstcouch

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is anyone else a type 1 diabetic?

I am trying to complete c25k and keep control of my sugars but they are all over the place! Any suggestions?

I am trying to complete c25k and keep control of my sugars but they are all over...

Mrselbows

Graduate•12 years ago

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Gone back to the couch, please kick my behind!!!

What with one thing and another (mainly socialising ......oh and shift work!) I haven't run for 2 weeks!! Should be starting week 8 (2weeks ago!) I need...

What with one thing and another (mainly socialising ......oh and shift work!) I ...

poppysmate

Graduate•12 years ago

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Well that's wk8 run 2 done!

Did the above run today and it was the best run for about 2 weeks. How long does everyone else take to settle into their runs? I find it still takes me about...

Did the above run today and it was the best run for about 2 weeks. How long does...

debssey

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 advice please

ok, so all weeks so far so good. Been able to do them all. Have completed Run 2 of Week 5 and we all know what that means......the dreaded Run 3. I don't think...

ok, so all weeks so far so good. Been able to do them all. Have completed Run 2 ...

MichiganGal

•12 years ago

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Hair dye dilemma !

Today I got my hair dyed bright red and in my experience for at least a week after , whenever I run my sweat is bright red and runs down my face and neck, Not...

Today I got my hair dyed bright red and in my experience for at least a week aft...

PatButcher

Graduate•12 years ago

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Any tips for starting week 3???

welshgirl1975

•12 years ago

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Oh yeah Week 5 yeah!!

I have officially completed my first run for week 5 and I felt amazing afterwards! After stumbling for a few weeks stuck at week 4 I finally managed to pluck...

I have officially completed my first run for week 5 and I felt amazing afterward...

FunnyFace

•12 years ago

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3 more runs 'til graduation :D

Really cannot believe that I have only 3 more runs left until I can get my graduate badge!! This experience has been amazing. It's still hard to believe how...

Really cannot believe that I have only 3 more runs left until I can get my gradu...

Angel-Cake

Graduate•12 years ago

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I have done it:) :)

I finally did wk9 run 3 this morning, can't believe I have actually done this, but onwards and upwards. I can actually run for 30 mins woop woop, thank you to...

I finally did wk9 run 3 this morning, can't believe I have actually done this, b...

roe326

Graduate•12 years ago

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What to eat before a 5K race.

I am running a 5k on Sunday and I am wondering if there are any suggestions on what and when to eat the morning of the race or even the night before. The race...

I am running a 5k on Sunday and I am wondering if there are any suggestions on w...

morandanny

Graduate•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2012

Week 8; Run 2 - Music, weight loss and motivation!

W7R2........will I ever do 5k?

Did someone tie a steak to my back?

On track to 10k :-)

Week 6 run 2

Being held back.

hmmm that was harder than expected :0/

Week 9 run 2, nearly there!

Thank you

Pain in the head whilst running!

Happy Birthday AliB1 !

Was it me?

Thank God for headphones!

Wish I didn't feel so tired on rest days

Loss of confidence

Wk9r1 done!

Anyone about to start on day one looking for a buddy?

Gobsmacked!

A good start to week 6

Average pace

Is anyone else a type 1 diabetic?

Gone back to the couch, please kick my behind!!!

Well that's wk8 run 2 done!

Week 5 advice please

Hair dye dilemma !

Any tips for starting week 3???

Oh yeah Week 5 yeah!!

3 more runs 'til graduation :D

I have done it:) :)

What to eat before a 5K race.

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