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restart week 1

Just completed day1 week 1 I mistakenly thought it would be easy as I had done it twice before but after a 2 week break it was quite hard. Didnt jog very fast...

Just completed day1 week 1 I mistakenly thought it would be easy as I had done i...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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One down!!!

Just completed my first run, not as bad as I thought and rather looking forward to the next one :0) liking the music on the podcast download to!

Just completed my first run, not as bad as I thought and rather looking forward ...

kirstykiss

•12 years ago

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B210K: A New Level of Torture

I did W2/R1 of B210K yesterday and boy am I finding it tough! I'm wondering if it's meant to be this hard or have I been foolish and moved on too fast?...

I did W2/R1 of B210K yesterday and boy am I finding it tough! I'm wondering if i...

Rose885

Graduate•12 years ago

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Here I go again... or try to!

Two weeks ago, I restarted the program and got as far as W3R1, which is where I had stopped when I first started the program in January. As much as I want to,...

Two weeks ago, I restarted the program and got as far as W3R1, which is where I ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Rest day query?

I'm away this weekend - planned to be around tomorrow morning but have to leave on my trip earlier than expected. I ran yesterday morning and was planning on...

I'm away this weekend - planned to be around tomorrow morning but have to leave ...

SaCl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Today is the BIGGIE!

Today is the day! The big 20 minute hurdle..... On the one hand, my head is saying 'bring it on' and my other head is saying 'there is no way you can do...

Today is the day! The big 20 minute hurdle..... On the one hand, my head is s...

Nickyrunning

Graduate•12 years ago

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Struggling with ankle pain - week 1!

I've been on week 1 for 3 weeks now and still can't do it. So frustrated with myself I could scream. After the second running section i'm in agony with my...

I've been on week 1 for 3 weeks now and still can't do it. So frustrated with my...

fairysam

•12 years ago

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Week 5 / Run 2 - halfway there

Ouch, that was a painful one. I think my brain is all mushy now from the willpower I had to put in to go to the end! The runs haven't felt this hard since the...

Ouch, that was a painful one. I think my brain is all mushy now from the willpow...

Hidden

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Pre-run preparation?

For the past two weeks, I've been heading out at 5:30am to do my runs. Its quiet, cool and hassle free at that time of the morning. However I pretty much...

For the past two weeks, I've been heading out at 5:30am to do my runs. Its quiet...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3 done, should I repeat?

I completed the third run of week three this morning but found it absolutely knackering to reach the 3 minute mark however I did try to push myself on the last...

I completed the third run of week three this morning but found it absolutely kna...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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A Good Resource for Workout Clothes

Today was week 4, run 2. I felt so-so running today, but I had a little boost from an unexpected source. As I mentioned in previous blogs, I have lost...

Today was week 4, run 2. I felt so-so running today, but I had a little boost f...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Any shin splint or stitch sufferers out there?

Monday night, I experienced both. Tonight, same route, same sneakers and I was fine. The difference? I drank all my water yesterday and today. I was wondering...

Monday night, I experienced both. Tonight, same route, same sneakers and I was f...

Eisleychick

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running in the rain? Oh yeah!

I used to always look outside to see if it was sunny or raining to decide if I should run or not and if it was raining, I used that as an excuse to not run....

I used to always look outside to see if it was sunny or raining to decide if I s...

Eisleychick

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8R2 - what is it with Wednesdays!?!

I'm beginning to hate Wednesdays! It is the day on which I do the second run of each week, and I'm struggling every time. I've blamed the late Tuesday nights...

I'm beginning to hate Wednesdays! It is the day on which I do the second run of ...

Stealthrunner

•12 years ago

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A run to learn from ?

I wanted to run this morning but because I was having a "fasting" blood test this morning, I hadn't eaten for hours so felt a bit too wobbly to try it. I...

I wanted to run this morning but because I was having a "fasting" blood test thi...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Putting my C25K experience to good use!

I had such a great run tonight after school. I ran with a bunch of 11 year olds who are running 2012 km between them for charity over a few weeks; the route...

I had such a great run tonight after school. I ran with a bunch of 11 year olds ...

juicydee

Graduate•12 years ago

11 Replies

Being Brave

Well I did it! Actually went and joined a running club tonight! I'd been thinking about it for a couple of weeks and tonight was registration night for...

Well I did it! Actually went and joined a running club tonight! I'd been ...

lucylocket10

Graduate•12 years ago

23 Replies

Ankle pain

Nearly completed week two which I've repeated. Come to the conclusion that I have a weak ankle as it is throbbing & a little painful. Anyone else have the same...

Nearly completed week two which I've repeated. Come to the conclusion that I hav...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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It's not my legs, it's my lungs ....!

Just completed wk7 r1 and my legs were fine - in fact I could have gone on longer except that I felt I could hardly get my breath, that I couldn't get enough...

Just completed wk7 r1 and my legs were fine - in fact I could have gone on longe...

Poppy95

•12 years ago

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W3 Happiness

Decided a new route for a new week was in order as I have got a bit fed up with my little corner of the local park (and I suspected I looked a bit of a prat...

Decided a new route for a new week was in order as I have got a bit fed up with ...

HumptyD

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Run with shin splints or rest?

Hi all, I have got pretty severe shin splint pain and have been reading conflicting advice regarding running through the pain or resting. What would you...

Hi all, I have got pretty severe shin splint pain and have been reading conflict...

Gems

•12 years ago

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Running in the rain...me! What's going on? Wk1 Run 2 done :)

Can I just say, this forum is fantastic? I got home from a looooong day at work on a wet miserable Wednesday. There was nothing I thought I'd hate more than to...

Can I just say, this forum is fantastic? I got home from a looooong day at work ...

PootlePower

•12 years ago

6 Replies

ouch

Did first run of week two today. Am finding I am nowhere near as breathless as I was even in the space of a week. But I am finding my arches hurt and my legs,...

Did first run of week two today. Am finding I am nowhere near as breathless as I...

yesihaveabanana

•12 years ago

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yippeee done W5R3!!!!! YES ME!!!

I'd just like to thank all of you for your support, there is no way at the beginning of this I though for one moment I could run (if you can call it...

I'd just like to thank all of you for your support, there is no way at the begin...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Fit not Fat for 50: That's week 8 done and dusted and I'm a happy bunny

I got up at 5.45am to go running this morning so I could run before work, knowing I had to work late tonight. I hate the way work gets in the way of C25k at...

I got up at 5.45am to go running this morning so I could run before work, knowin...

Tapira

Graduate•12 years ago

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What has happened to me today?...help!

So I am on W6 R1 today but had to run outside as my treadmill is playing up,so off I went confident that it would be ok as W5 went great for me, however before...

So I am on W6 R1 today but had to run outside as my treadmill is playing up,so o...

Hidden

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Week 5 tonight....

I went camping at the weekend and carried on with week 4. I actually done it 4 times in all only because I was running on grass. Some of you may wonder what...

I went camping at the weekend and carried on with week 4. I actually done it 4 t...

emzylou

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just completed Week2, but I am going away for 4 days and unable to run. I'm worried this will stunt my progress. Is it ok to have a break?

VonD9

•12 years ago

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When is the best time to run?? What do I eat???

Hiya just about to start (help!!) - what is the best time to run??? I would struggle in the mornings - school run - thinking about evening before tea - should...

Hiya just about to start (help!!) - what is the best time to run??? I would str...

Burkey

•12 years ago

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Running every day?

Is the "every other day" thing a good general rule, or is it just to build up your fitness gradually? My husband graduated the other week and struggles to fit...

Is the "every other day" thing a good general rule, or is it just to build up yo...

Jenbie

Graduate•12 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2012

restart week 1

One down!!!

B210K: A New Level of Torture

Here I go again... or try to!

Rest day query?

Today is the BIGGIE!

Struggling with ankle pain - week 1!

Week 5 / Run 2 - halfway there

Pre-run preparation?

W3 done, should I repeat?

A Good Resource for Workout Clothes

Any shin splint or stitch sufferers out there?

Running in the rain? Oh yeah!

W8R2 - what is it with Wednesdays!?!

A run to learn from ?

Putting my C25K experience to good use!

Being Brave

Ankle pain

It's not my legs, it's my lungs ....!

W3 Happiness

Run with shin splints or rest?

Running in the rain...me! What's going on? Wk1 Run 2 done :)

ouch

yippeee done W5R3!!!!! YES ME!!!

Fit not Fat for 50: That's week 8 done and dusted and I'm a happy bunny

What has happened to me today?...help!

Week 5 tonight....

Just completed Week2, but I am going away for 4 days and unable to run. I'm worried this will stunt my progress. Is it ok to have a break?

When is the best time to run?? What do I eat???

Running every day?

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