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started again...

so 2 weeks ago i started this and only managed 2 runs because of weather and silly excuses tbh! so today i decided on a fresh start making todays run week 1...

so 2 weeks ago i started this and only managed 2 runs because of weather and sil...

lisamg

•12 years ago

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Can I do it?

Oh dear! I am starting this after work tonight! I am fat 56 always tired. My biggest problem is my SNORING which even keeps me awake at night and I know it's...

Oh dear! I am starting this after work tonight! I am fat 56 always tired. My big...

anngeld

•12 years ago

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Helllo - my challenge

Hi all. My challenge is to do 5k by mid October. I have very severe COPD and am on oxygen - my portable oxygen backpack weighs over 5lb which is a bit of a...

Hi all. My challenge is to do 5k by mid October. I have very severe COPD and am ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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OK... Decision made... 10k tactics needed urgently please!

So, first of all, I failed miserably at sticking to C25K. Then I got back on the wagon, only to fall back off it, choosing beer and wine over running in The...

So, first of all, I failed miserably at sticking to C25K. Then I got back on th...

blondie1912

•12 years ago

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The woe of Week 6

So I think it's safe to say the Week 6 is proving to be my worst so far. From reading through other people's stories on Week 6 I was determined not to feel too...

So I think it's safe to say the Week 6 is proving to be my worst so far. From re...

Jess83

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Trainers in Lincoln?

Hey Guys, I've decided to treat myself to a pair of running shoes if I make it to the end of week 5 (on wk3 now). I was just wondering if there's anyone in...

Hey Guys, I've decided to treat myself to a pair of running shoes if I make it ...

TheActualSarah

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1R1 - i did it!!

Was meant to start on Monday but couldnt find the motivation so got off my bottom this morning and did my first run. Thought I would never manage it but by...

Was meant to start on Monday but couldnt find the motivation so got off my botto...

gill2607

•12 years ago

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W1R1

I finally plucked up the courage to get out and do my first run yesterday and boy was it hard! I managed to do all the 60 seconds of "running" except the...

I finally plucked up the courage to get out and do my first run yesterday and bo...

Muffintop

Graduate•12 years ago

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I finally did it!

Weeks after graduating I have finally run my first full 5K! and in 36 minutes and 32 seconds! I am so pleased! i have had some ups and downs, and have felt...

Weeks after graduating I have finally run my first full 5K! and in 36 minutes an...

KittyCatt

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3R1

Was good :) Same as always really, not easy but not that tough either. By the end of the second rep of 3 mins I was glad to stop though haha. I am definitely...

Was good :) Same as always really, not easy but not that tough either. By the en...

yesihaveabanana

•12 years ago

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Fit not Fat for 50: GRADUATION!!! I can run for 30mins! I can run for 5K! Big Gushy Happy Post of the Good the Bad & the Ugly of C25K!

I laid all my running kit out for a 6 am start this morning and promptly slept in! Not a great start to graduation day. But the the sun was shining and lovely...

I laid all my running kit out for a 6 am start this morning and promptly slept i...

Tapira

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3 and a new personal best

It feels a bit surreal, but I only have one week left to go. Last night's run was entertaining to say the least. On the warm up walk I was assaulted by a...

It feels a bit surreal, but I only have one week left to go. Last night's run...

DuncanS

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4 R2 in the bag....

Never believed I'd get this far. Still can't say hand on heart it's something I'm enjoying though. More like something I have to do (bit like cleaning the...

Never believed I'd get this far. Still can't say hand on heart it's something I'...

izzybee

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Get Me!!!!

Morning all, Ran up to Week 7 and now only gone and run 7k in 50mins!! - Just carried on running and saw how far i could get without pushing too hard - Have...

Morning all, Ran up to Week 7 and now only gone and run 7k in 50mins!! - Just...

Rockshammer

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2, almost killed me!

Worst run yet. Went out last night for W2R2 and felt like dying! I'd had a really long day, lots of travelling to work and meetings and then spent all...

Worst run yet. Went out last night for W2R2 and felt like dying! I'd had a re...

mrs_magoo

•12 years ago

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Run 2 Week 1 done yay!!

So I woke up at 05.30 - yeah thanks cat and decided I could put off the deed till later or bite the bullet and get out of bed and do my run. Looked out of the...

So I woke up at 05.30 - yeah thanks cat and decided I could put off the deed til...

Barney019

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4, done!

Just back from the third run of week 4. It was a lot easier than my last run on Monday which had been my first bad run; but I'm putting that down to a heavy...

Just back from the third run of week 4. It was a lot easier than my last run on...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

(Not) Losing Weight - and Why That's OK

I am halfway through Week 5, but it has taken me 6 weeks to get to this point. I have been carefully dieting and doing resistance training exercises for 7-8...

I am halfway through Week 5, but it has taken me 6 weeks to get to this point. ...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Holding conversation whilst running...

this morning holding conversation consisted of several 'good morning' in response to 'good morning' and 'bugger off' to a good natured 'do you need a lift?'...

this morning holding conversation consisted of several 'good morning' in respons...

Bxster

Graduate•12 years ago

6 Replies

Which trainers?

Have decided to throw out my old trainers. What would you recommend I get? Thankyou.

Have decided to throw out my old trainers. What would you recommend I get? Than...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Which trainers?

Have decided to throw out my old trainers. What would you recommend I get? Thankyou.

Have decided to throw out my old trainers. What would you recommend I get? Than...

Hidden

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Is there a way to download your blogs?

I really love coming into this forum and recounting my run - and I have found the encouragement that people give so helpful! So I'm wondering whether there is...

I really love coming into this forum and recounting my run - and I have found th...

SaCl

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

W7R1....4 day gap not a good idea!

Football interupted my plans as my hubby unavailable to keep me company. (delicate after prem league final game!) so first run today since Friday.....seems...

Football interupted my plans as my hubby unavailable to keep me company. (delica...

sounfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

Well after putting it off for a week and a day! my friend and i met to start the dreaded week 5, we run along the seafront and always run into the wind at the...

Well after putting it off for a week and a day! my friend and i met to start the...

icandothis

Graduate•12 years ago

6 Replies

end of week 2!!!

hurrah! ive just finished week 2 having had 4 days rest since my last run when i convinced myself i had shin splints and was on the verge of giving up. i went...

hurrah! ive just finished week 2 having had 4 days rest since my last run when i...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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"It's the distance that matters, not the speed..."

Just finished W8R3, and every time I have listened to the podcasts for this week that line above confuses me - I mean, surely if I am running faster I will...

Just finished W8R3, and every time I have listened to the podcasts for this week...

SaCl

Graduate•12 years ago

4 Replies

Off to look for some enthusiasm.....

.....for tonights run. Going out with the running club later (8pm start) and it's just started raining! Whilst I don't mind running in the rain not so sure...

.....for tonights run. Going out with the running club later (8pm start) and it...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Where do you get the smiley faces from? I dont have any!

hollyO

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

Just finished my first run week 2, found it easier running that little bit longer, wish the neighbours wouldn't stop in their cars to say "are you jogging?"...

Just finished my first run week 2, found it easier running that little bit longe...

botty123

•12 years ago

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Does anyone know when the next podcast is due out??

really need the next podcast as motivation is low and need something new to focus on.. anyone any ideas as to when its coming out? thought it was to be out...

really need the next podcast as motivation is low and need something new to focu...

scavo

Graduate•12 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2012

started again...

Can I do it?

Helllo - my challenge

OK... Decision made... 10k tactics needed urgently please!

The woe of Week 6

Trainers in Lincoln?

W1R1 - i did it!!

W1R1

I finally did it!

W3R1

Fit not Fat for 50: GRADUATION!!! I can run for 30mins! I can run for 5K! Big Gushy Happy Post of the Good the Bad & the Ugly of C25K!

Week 8 Run 3 and a new personal best

W4 R2 in the bag....

Get Me!!!!

Week 2 Run 2, almost killed me!

Run 2 Week 1 done yay!!

Week 4, done!

(Not) Losing Weight - and Why That's OK

Holding conversation whilst running...

Which trainers?

Which trainers?

Is there a way to download your blogs?

W7R1....4 day gap not a good idea!

Week 5 run 1

end of week 2!!!

"It's the distance that matters, not the speed..."

Off to look for some enthusiasm.....

Where do you get the smiley faces from? I dont have any!

Week 2 Run 1

Does anyone know when the next podcast is due out??

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