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Do you carry a water bottle?

Just wondered if everyone takes a water bottle with them. I do but i think i would prefer hands free. Would be interested to know :)

Just wondered if everyone takes a water bottle with them. I do but i think i wou...

jennstron

•12 years ago

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Finally the 30 minutes and bikini weather :) but shin splints still :(

Finally managed the 30 minutes, I have been stuck on 28 for a little while now, really surprised myself because I went out last night and drank and danced the...

Finally managed the 30 minutes, I have been stuck on 28 for a little while now, ...

Bridger

Graduate•12 years ago

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Creaky knees! May require more than an oil can?!

So, I've been running now for approx 4 months, 3 times a week and haven't had any injury problems so I assume my pre and post stretch routine has been ok....

So, I've been running now for approx 4 months, 3 times a week and haven't had an...

Minuette

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2R1

Well up and out with the dog (Flo) this morning, or the begining of week 2. Felt pretty good although they had just cut all the grass in the park so my...

Well up and out with the dog (Flo) this morning, or the begining of week 2. Fel...

MartC78

•12 years ago

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Any graduates training for a half marathon?

I'm now on a B210K programme but considering entering a half marathon some time after. I wondered if anyone else had considered the same or if anyone is...

I'm now on a B210K programme but considering entering a half marathon some time ...

ChrisMcB

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is Day 2 Always the Hardest?!

Completed Week 3, Day 2 and as with the previous weeks, Day 2 is always the worst! Probably psychological, but I had to really push myself this morning, which...

Completed Week 3, Day 2 and as with the previous weeks, Day 2 is always the wors...

Innuendo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week Four Run Two

Phew, what a run. I'm still completely red in the face and sweating like crazy. I think I left it a bit too late to go this morning because it was starting to...

Phew, what a run. I'm still completely red in the face and sweating like crazy. ...

sercreative

•12 years ago

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The dreaded W5R3 - defeated!!

I cannot believe it... this morning we completed week 5, run 3! I have been trying desperately not to think about it all week, deciding I would just deal...

I cannot believe it... this morning we completed week 5, run 3! I have been t...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Woke up this morning and thought I don't want to do this but forced myself to get dressed. So I put on my joggers and a hoodie, then my trainers. Picked up my...

Woke up this morning and thought I don't want to do this but forced myself to ge...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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I am full of the cold this week and am unable to do any running this week, was suppose to be starting week 5.

What should I do next week, repeat week 4?

becca_c86

•12 years ago

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After week 9 > Interval training started, had great fun too.

Was up and out at 6.00 this morning, cool but dry so ideal weather for jogging. Had a 15 minutes warm up jog before I got to the area where I wanted to tackle...

Was up and out at 6.00 this morning, cool but dry so ideal weather for jogging. ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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What a difference a week makes

My run last Tuesday with the running club was absolutely horrible...for the first 30 mins I wanted to cry and give up. That's sweltering heat and too many...

My run last Tuesday with the running club was absolutely horrible...for the firs...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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I've done it!!

Yes, have just finished Week 9 Run 3 - from a steady walker who couldn't run for a bus to save her life (not that we have many buses in New Zealand) to running...

Yes, have just finished Week 9 Run 3 - from a steady walker who couldn't run for...

Annienz

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just completed week 9 run 3 - how do I get my graduate badge please?

Annienz

Graduate•12 years ago

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Nice early morning 4 miler.

Woke up at 5.40am - dry outside with the sun already up (rose at 4.50am according the site I just checked!) and instead of rolling over for another hour's kip...

Woke up at 5.40am - dry outside with the sun already up (rose at 4.50am accordin...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1R1

First run was hard, but doable. My legs still hurt 5 hours later. I cannot BELIVE that I actually ran! I'm pumped about C25K. I have been reading the blogs and...

First run was hard, but doable. My legs still hurt 5 hours later. I cannot BELIV...

Terrijean

•12 years ago

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Week 5

i have reached week 5, didn't think i would last but found this C25K excellent.i am enjoying each week and look forward to reaching week 9 and beyond.

i have reached week 5, didn't think i would last but found this C25K excellent.i...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Running club adventures

Tonight was my second time at the local running club. The run I chose to join was described as a "comfortable 5 miles" - last week it was described as a...

Tonight was my second time at the local running club. The run I chose to join w...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Am I doing OK ?

OMG I've just completed W3R1 and it was EASY - I have struggled over week one and two running over fields (up and down hills) sunday I did a road run easiser...

OMG I've just completed W3R1 and it was EASY - I have struggled over week one an...

redfacewoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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First run tonight

Well folks, just started the Couch to 5k tonight. Wish me luck! John

JohnCassidy

Graduate•12 years ago

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I found some C25kers!!

busy chatting with a colleague today and would you believe it discovered she and a friend of hers are in week 2!! :) Very exciting lol although I think she...

busy chatting with a colleague today and would you believe it discovered she and...

Bxster

Graduate•12 years ago

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5Km in 31 mins - Success!

I started this at the end of March, having been encouraged by a graduate! And I never thought I would do the longer runs. I "broke away" at week 8 with my own...

I started this at the end of March, having been encouraged by a graduate! And I ...

RibbleLady

Graduate•12 years ago

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2 in 1 Shorts

Following the conversation on another blog, I now have the full wicked witch of the west look as the purple shorts arrived today. The inner lycra is as stripy...

Following the conversation on another blog, I now have the full wicked witch of ...

Mirella

Graduate•12 years ago

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Damn those sore heals!!!!

Well, isnt that my luck, i finally get myself some correct trainers and i end up with Plantar fasciitis (sore heels). I think it must have been the hard...

Well, isnt that my luck, i finally get myself some correct trainers and i end up...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R3 : against the odds and weird feelings

Ok so I probably shouldn't have run today, especially the mega step that is W5R3. In fact yesterday whilst curled up half passed out on the bathroom floor with...

Ok so I probably shouldn't have run today, especially the mega step that is W5R3...

fatrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 run 1....fantastic. Week7 run 2....not so fantastic

I loved the first run I did on sunday morning I set my alarm for early morning and loved every minute of the run, High points all the way. Today a different...

I loved the first run I did on sunday morning I set my alarm for early morning a...

Hidden

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Why do my knees hurt when I go up stairs and not when I run?

This is only happening since I started running!

traveltoomuch

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running in Kenya 3

Finished week 4 theoretically - though may do it for another day. Ran on rough grass for the first time today - definitely harder than on a smooth path....

Finished week 4 theoretically - though may do it for another day. Ran on rough g...

traveltoomuch

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

Horrible run, abandoned!

My runs have gone to pot the moment the weather changed. I have only been getting out about twice a week and not 3 times as I should and yesterday was the...

My runs have gone to pot the moment the weather changed. I have only been gettin...

maysie

Graduate•12 years ago

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Treadmill, boring, but definitely easier on the knees!

Hi all, Hadn't run since last Thursday, just making extra sure about the knee and also had lots on so had a gym session planned for last night (we have free...

Hi all, Hadn't run since last Thursday, just making extra sure about the knee...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2012

Do you carry a water bottle?

Finally the 30 minutes and bikini weather :) but shin splints still :(

Creaky knees! May require more than an oil can?!

W2R1

Any graduates training for a half marathon?

Is Day 2 Always the Hardest?!

Week Four Run Two

The dreaded W5R3 - defeated!!

Week 5 run 2

I am full of the cold this week and am unable to do any running this week, was suppose to be starting week 5.

After week 9 > Interval training started, had great fun too.

What a difference a week makes

I've done it!!

Just completed week 9 run 3 - how do I get my graduate badge please?

Nice early morning 4 miler.

W1R1

Week 5

Running club adventures

Am I doing OK ?

First run tonight

I found some C25kers!!

5Km in 31 mins - Success!

2 in 1 Shorts

Damn those sore heals!!!!

W5R3 : against the odds and weird feelings

Week 7 run 1....fantastic. Week7 run 2....not so fantastic

Why do my knees hurt when I go up stairs and not when I run?

Running in Kenya 3

Horrible run, abandoned!

Treadmill, boring, but definitely easier on the knees!

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