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Shut up, mind! You have nothing to say! (W5/R3)

I did it! I ran for 20 minutes straight! (Okay, minus a few seconds because my stupid laces untied themselves). I was fine for the first few minutes of the...

I did it! I ran for 20 minutes straight! (Okay, minus a few seconds because my s...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 1

Just downloaded this.. gonna start it tomorrow. pretty excited.. =']

emshaw24

•12 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 done yippee

I did week 8 run 1 first thing this morning but kept on running for 30 minutes. I knew it was a slower time than previous ones because its a bit windy out this...

I did week 8 run 1 first thing this morning but kept on running for 30 minutes. ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 complete!

I wasn't looking forward to moving on to this week with the additional 30 secs of running but I concentrated more on counting my breathing and found the time...

I wasn't looking forward to moving on to this week with the additional 30 secs o...

10k-wannabe

•12 years ago

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W6R3 - I'm a runner!

What a beautiful morning for a run. I didn't sleep very well thinking about what was to come so I was up and out bright and early for a Sunday. What can I...

What a beautiful morning for a run. I didn't sleep very well thinking about wha...

Katsmeat

Graduate•12 years ago

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WK8R2... Done!

Phew! I was losing confidence a little last week, I went along to watch the local running club in action and was mightily impressed if not intimidated by the...

Phew! I was losing confidence a little last week, I went along to watch the loca...

Gridlet

Graduate•12 years ago

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how many times a week?

hi i have just started so im on week 1 i want to know is 3 times a week ok or do i need to do more or less????????

hi i have just started so im on week 1 i want to know is 3 times a week ok or do...

safo

•12 years ago

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On Week2Run3 and my knees hurt...what to do?

Hi there everyone, I'm really happy every time I run--afterwards, usually it takes a little bit of doing to get me out the door--and one reason for this is my...

Hi there everyone, I'm really happy every time I run--afterwards, usually it ta...

kathycullen

•12 years ago

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Must go to bed!

I'm hoping to do the week6 run3 in the morning, so as usual sabotaging myself by staying up late. I think my legs are getting a bit toned, definitely more...

I'm hoping to do the week6 run3 in the morning, so as usual sabotaging myself by...

cattery

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 planned for tomorrow

Right then week 8 starts in the morning, going to do my new route again and try and get up this long steady incline at a better than crawl speed this time....

Right then week 8 starts in the morning, going to do my new route again and try ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Pulse rate when running

Given that I am nearly 60 unfit and overweight does anyone know what maximum pulse rate I should be looking for. TIA

Given that I am nearly 60 unfit and overweight does anyone know what maximum pul...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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How far? How long?

I keep reading how people have run x Km in x minutes, how do you know? I dont have a clue how far I run or at what speed.

I keep reading how people have run x Km in x minutes, how do you know? I dont ha...

icandothis

Graduate•12 years ago

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Proudly announcing: I DID IT!!! week 9 and the 3rd run completed :-))) Now I am going to....

I am going to continue. Seems I've got addicted. These last runs were not that difficult although I was sweating a lot...! Cannot believe 9 weeks ago...

I am going to continue. Seems I've got addicted. These last runs were not that d...

Mandragora

Graduate•12 years ago

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am i maybe setting my sights to high

Hi all i am on week 2 of the pod cast and i am thinking in a couple of years time to try and see if i can get to the Great North Run. I know wt i want to...

Hi all i am on week 2 of the pod cast and i am thinking in a couple of years ti...

toonfan71

•12 years ago

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having problems downloading the podcasts onto my computer.havent got an i-pod so cant use itunes.anyone else with the same problem?

jen05

•12 years ago

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Ooh, my first post as a graduate!

Just completed my first 5k without Laura, and it was surprisingly easy. I created a brand new playlist on my phone, with calmer songs at the start and faster...

Just completed my first 5k without Laura, and it was surprisingly easy. I create...

Adders

Graduate•12 years ago

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End of week 7???

Not sure what to do, finished week 7 today, but I found it really hard, my hardest week so far. Stopped for 10 seconds today half way through, I don't know...

Not sure what to do, finished week 7 today, but I found it really hard, my harde...

debssey

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week six done with W7R1 podast....I'm such a techno-phobe

3rd run of week 6 today but ran along to w7r1 podcast as w6r3 seeemd to have dissapeared!!!! I managed to keep going and actually carried on for another 5...

3rd run of week 6 today but ran along to w7r1 podcast as w6r3 seeemd to have dis...

sounfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hi there, I'm a newbie on this forum but I'm now on week 8 run 2 and I now have the running bug.

However, I can just about manage 4k in 27 mins so not sure that I can manage 5k in 30 mins,although I am determined to give it my best shot. has anyone managed...

However, I can just about manage 4k in 27 mins so not sure that I can manage 5k ...

Dakster

Graduate•12 years ago

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Question for graduates....

Since graduating the programme how have you continued with your running? Did you carry on running 30 mins 3x a week for a bit, or increase the days or length...

Since graduating the programme how have you continued with your running? Did you...

princessjellybean

•12 years ago

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2 down! :0)

2nd run ......................DONE! :0) no stitch as I worked more on my breathing this time, felt good by the end, Roll on Tuesday :0)

2nd run ......................DONE! :0) no stitch as I worked more on my breathi...

kirstykiss

•12 years ago

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Odd run

I've just got back from an odd run. It was odd in the sense that I achieved a personal best time of a mile in 10 minutes 57 seconds which is a minute faster...

I've just got back from an odd run. It was odd in the sense that I achieved a...

lucylocket10

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 done for the final time

Completed week 1 today didnt feel too bad and I am looking forward to week 2 on Monday. I have done it befor and like the intervals better felt the 2 mins walk...

Completed week 1 today didnt feel too bad and I am looking forward to week 2 on ...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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The Hairy Helmet Relay

I haven't graduated yet (just about to start week 8) but I'm itching to have a race because I get lonely running on my own all the time. I can't run 5k yet but...

I haven't graduated yet (just about to start week 8) but I'm itching to have a r...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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bit surprised!

i was sure that the run I did yesterday was my week 2 run 1 but when i looked at blog posts and the running app it was my second. Not really sufre how I got...

i was sure that the run I did yesterday was my week 2 run 1 but when i looked at...

yesihaveabanana

•12 years ago

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Week 6 done

Hard week due to work and stuff W6 R1 last BH Monday and then w6r2 Tuesday then could not run till today - was dreading 25 min run for w6r3 but I just did it...

Hard week due to work and stuff W6 R1 last BH Monday and then w6r2 Tuesday then ...

Igrim

•12 years ago

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Only on Week2Run3 but my knees hurt...what to do?

Hi there everyone, I'm really happy every time I run --afterwards, usually it takes a little bit of doing to get me out the door--and one reason for this is...

Hi there everyone, I'm really happy every time I run --afterwards, usually it t...

kathycullen

•12 years ago

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How do you know when it's time for new trainers?

Apart from the obvious falling apart or smelling so bad they could run on their own I was just wondering what signs to look for which would indicate a new pair...

Apart from the obvious falling apart or smelling so bad they could run on their ...

MamaG

Graduate•12 years ago

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Aww look at me with my "graduate" status has appeared:))

so ive now completed two post graduate:)) runs for 30mins and boy am i shattered and im not doing 5k yet! Have never really worried to much about speed or...

so ive now completed two post graduate:)) runs for 30mins and boy am i shattered...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 9

Its been a week since I finished the 30 min run and I was a bit nervous about running today but I DID IT!!!!Did the full 30 mins. The first ten mins was tough...

Its been a week since I finished the 30 min run and I was a bit nervous about ru...

scamp

•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2012

Shut up, mind! You have nothing to say! (W5/R3)

Week 1

Week 8 run 1 done yippee

Week 2 complete!

W6R3 - I'm a runner!

WK8R2... Done!

how many times a week?

On Week2Run3 and my knees hurt...what to do?

Must go to bed!

Week 8 run 1 planned for tomorrow

Pulse rate when running

How far? How long?

Proudly announcing: I DID IT!!! week 9 and the 3rd run completed :-))) Now I am going to....

am i maybe setting my sights to high

having problems downloading the podcasts onto my computer.havent got an i-pod so cant use itunes.anyone else with the same problem?

Ooh, my first post as a graduate!

End of week 7???

Week six done with W7R1 podast....I'm such a techno-phobe

Hi there, I'm a newbie on this forum but I'm now on week 8 run 2 and I now have the running bug.

Question for graduates....

2 down! :0)

Odd run

Week 1 done for the final time

The Hairy Helmet Relay

bit surprised!

Week 6 done

Only on Week2Run3 but my knees hurt...what to do?

How do you know when it's time for new trainers?

Aww look at me with my "graduate" status has appeared:))

Week 9

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