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W6R3 Done !!!!!!

25 minutes non stop - I cannot believe it and neither can my poor old body, knees shaking at the end! To finish was the most incredible feeling for me as I...

25 minutes non stop - I cannot believe it and neither can my poor old body, knee...

magster

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8R1 complete but with two intervals...it still counts right?!?!

So I'm back today after taking a week off to rest a minor leg, not so much injury as an annoyance. I ended up having to walk for a minute or two at two...

So I'm back today after taking a week off to rest a minor leg, not so much injur...

Eisleychick

Graduate•13 years ago

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wk 9 complete, what next?? the plan is........................................

So I can run 4k in 30 minutes, I want to up that to 5k in 30 so the plan is: I like the 9 week time zone so I will do another set of 9 weeks based on Weds:...

So I can run 4k in 30 minutes, I want to up that to 5k in 30 so the plan is: I ...

bizzyb

Graduate•13 years ago

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N00B... W2R1 COMPLETE... O BOY!

Ok so here I am, nick. Hi everybody... I am 26stone, and although gym is not a stranger in my life I never seem to be able to do enough to make me sexy ;-)...

Ok so here I am, nick. Hi everybody... I am 26stone, and although gym is not...

runfatboy81

•13 years ago

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W2 Done. Roll on W3

Despite the best efforts of a couple of dogs who thought it would be a fun game to try and trip me up W2 is done and dusted (minus the faceplant). Wahoo! Apart...

Despite the best efforts of a couple of dogs who thought it would be a fun game ...

HumptyD

•13 years ago

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Banish the Blues

Today was Week 4 Run 1. I had an absolutely great week last week (week 3), so I was only mildly apprehensive about running for 5 continuous minutes in week 3....

Today was Week 4 Run 1. I had an absolutely great week last week (week 3), so I...

Alaiyo

Graduate•13 years ago

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Just completed week 4 and am wondering if its best to read about week 5 before i start, or wait until i'm running it and do as Laura says?

icandothis

Graduate•13 years ago

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2 more runs to graduation.....

Am so chuffed! I can run for 30 minutes without stopping, I am so pleased. The odd run I have done on the treadmill I have found very easy, proving that this...

Am so chuffed! I can run for 30 minutes without stopping, I am so pleased. The o...

louby43

Graduate•13 years ago

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We need Laura!

Does anyone else find it hard to run without Laura??? :(

smokeysalmon02

Graduate•13 years ago

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Sinus Issues!

Just came in from running 25 minutes on Week 7! Wow can't believe I've got this far. I found on my run my breathing was steady, my legs didn't ache however my...

Just came in from running 25 minutes on Week 7! Wow can't believe I've got this ...

smokeysalmon02

Graduate•13 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 in the bag

Just back from my first week 1 run :-) It was harder than I thought it would be, but I made it! This is my fifth week on my version of the programme. Because...

Just back from my first week 1 run :-) It was harder than I thought it would be,...

crox

Graduate•13 years ago

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First 'post graduation' run

After very busy weekend managed to complete my first run since 'graduating'. Missed Laura's encouragement but with the help of an 'app' cutting in every five...

After very busy weekend managed to complete my first run since 'graduating'. Mis...

seadreamer

Graduate•13 years ago

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Should I enter a 5k Race for Life?

I've just discovered that there are two 5k Race for Life runs being held locally in the next couple of weekends. The first is in quite a hilly park so I...

I've just discovered that there are two 5k Race for Life runs being held locally...

lucylocket10

Graduate•13 years ago

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Week 2 in the bag!! (well - technically!)

Well, I ran w2r3 this evening, all three were completed successfully so I guess technically I can say week 2 is done. However I don't feel as if I've completed...

Well, I ran w2r3 this evening, all three were completed successfully so I guess ...

NatG

•13 years ago

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wk 1 day 1

Well after starting running a while back with some colleagues who are no longer able to run due to injury i decided to start afresh. Today was wk 1 - day 1...

Well after starting running a while back with some colleagues who are no longer ...

dimples3201

•13 years ago

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Week 6

Just done W6R1 and by golly was it hard - Don't know of the 20 min run took it out of me but it was hard - anyone else find this??

Just done W6R1 and by golly was it hard - Don't know of the 20 min run took it o...

Rockshammer

Graduate•13 years ago

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Down but not out!

After two weeks of not being able to run or jog due to firstly a slight shin splint injury and then a bad knee injury. I'm happy to say that I'm making a slow...

After two weeks of not being able to run or jog due to firstly a slight shin spl...

Ausencia

•13 years ago

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Correct way to run

Laura advises on week 2 to heel strike. I mentioned this to a few people who I know, 2 who are fitness fanatics. They have told me not to do this as it is the...

Laura advises on week 2 to heel strike. I mentioned this to a few people who I k...

Jonny1

Graduate•13 years ago

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What setting would you use on a treadmill. (incline & speed) - run 1, week 3?

Jonny1

Graduate•13 years ago

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Finished Week 7!

For some reason week 7 has been the hardest part of this programme for me - and this is my second shot at it (after returning from my sore ankle) - I can't...

For some reason week 7 has been the hardest part of this programme for me - and ...

SaCl

Graduate•13 years ago

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Week 8 run 2, nearly there!

The sun came out just as I got in from work today so I took that as an omen that I should get out and run this evening. Thought I would try and go back on my...

The sun came out just as I got in from work today so I took that as an omen that...

fifimas

Graduate•13 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 - Here goes ...

It's a cold and windy (goes without saying!) bank holiday Monday and I have just completed my first run. I've been thinking about it for a while (well since...

It's a cold and windy (goes without saying!) bank holiday Monday and I have just...

PootlePower

•13 years ago

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WK 6.1 UPLOADED AND COMPLETE

It was a fresh cold Sunday night, decided to start week 6 program of c25k. After the previous run of 20 mins, I thought this run was still challenging, maybe...

It was a fresh cold Sunday night, decided to start week 6 program of c25k. After...

stephenc78

Graduate•13 years ago

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WEEK 9 FINISHED!!!! VERY DETAILED UPDATE OF MY JOURNEY

I have decided to give a detailed update of my journey in the hope of helping some of you guys out there. I NEVER EVER thought i would be able to run for...

I have decided to give a detailed update of my journey in the hope of helping so...

Kudzi

Graduate•13 years ago

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Skapris - anyone come across a full-length version?

Yet another question on running clothes, I'm afraid! When looking for running shoes, I came across Nike Skapris. For those who don't know what these are, they...

Yet another question on running clothes, I'm afraid! When looking for running s...

Stealthrunner

•13 years ago

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W6R3 - completed, but only just!

I really struggled with the 25 minutes today - I completed it but was SO pleased to hear Laura's voice telling me to walk... The thought of doing week 7 now...

I really struggled with the 25 minutes today - I completed it but was SO pleased...

Mitch15

Graduate•13 years ago

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How long a gap before you need to start back at an earlier week?

I was half way through week 7, on wed i completed day two. However on Thursday while walking i hurt my heel making it feel very bruised. I decided to give my...

I was half way through week 7, on wed i completed day two. However on Thursday w...

Gazter

Graduate•13 years ago

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Fit not Fat for 50: Feels good to be back!

Having had to take a few days rest from running due to twingey right hip it feels great to be back running with W8run1 completed on Saturday and run 2 this...

Having had to take a few days rest from running due to twingey right hip it feel...

Tapira

Graduate•13 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 - thank you for giving me a talking-to!

I did it! After my downright awful run 3 in week 7, as described in a previous blog post, I had serious doubts about tackling week 8. But after some sensible...

I did it! After my downright awful run 3 in week 7, as described in a previous b...

Stealthrunner

•13 years ago

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Sometimes after a run you feel that nothing is beyond you.

I ran a route on Saturday which was very hilly (especially mile 3 and 4, it just went on and on up and up!)) and was 7.5 miles long in total. I have always...

I ran a route on Saturday which was very hilly (especially mile 3 and 4, it just...

TJFlute

•13 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2012

W6R3 Done !!!!!!

W8R1 complete but with two intervals...it still counts right?!?!

wk 9 complete, what next?? the plan is........................................

N00B... W2R1 COMPLETE... O BOY!

W2 Done. Roll on W3

Banish the Blues

Just completed week 4 and am wondering if its best to read about week 5 before i start, or wait until i'm running it and do as Laura says?

2 more runs to graduation.....

We need Laura!

Sinus Issues!

Week 1 Run 1 in the bag

First 'post graduation' run

Should I enter a 5k Race for Life?

Week 2 in the bag!! (well - technically!)

wk 1 day 1

Week 6

Down but not out!

Correct way to run

What setting would you use on a treadmill. (incline & speed) - run 1, week 3?

Finished Week 7!

Week 8 run 2, nearly there!

Week 1 Run 1 - Here goes ...

WK 6.1 UPLOADED AND COMPLETE

WEEK 9 FINISHED!!!! VERY DETAILED UPDATE OF MY JOURNEY

Skapris - anyone come across a full-length version?

W6R3 - completed, but only just!

How long a gap before you need to start back at an earlier week?

Fit not Fat for 50: Feels good to be back!

Week 8 run 1 - thank you for giving me a talking-to!

Sometimes after a run you feel that nothing is beyond you.

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