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R2W8 Getting nervous about finishing!

So here I am in week 8 - to my own astonishment. Have to say W8 runs have not been good so far. Saturday was cold and rainy and I got bitten by a dog on my...

So here I am in week 8 - to my own astonishment. Have to say W8 runs have not b...

pingle

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 Day 1.....Oh dear o_O

It seems i prepared myself well for the start of this 9 week programme. I mapped where i would go,i bought new running trainers.I read up on just about every...

It seems i prepared myself well for the start of this 9 week programme. I mapped...

viper1998

•12 years ago

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Oh NO!....Not again.....

So did two 5k runs last week after being off for 10 days with a groin injury, ( I usually do another longer run on top of these two ). Must admit felt a...

So did two 5k runs last week after being off for 10 days with a groin injury, ( ...

gypsydepp

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 - the dogs and I have graduated!

Yes, my canine coaches and I have now officially completed the C25K programme, and with a really great run, too! For some reason, which probably seemed like a...

Yes, my canine coaches and I have now officially completed the C25K programme, a...

Stealthrunner

•12 years ago

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Is there a difference between running on the road and the treadmill?

... I'm half way through week 4 and have done it all outside (I live in the middle of nowhere with no hills!)... and will likely complete it all this way.......

... I'm half way through week 4 and have done it all outside (I live in the midd...

angelmummy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Can't believe I'm doing it.... and enjoying it!

So this morning I completed my second run of week 4 and cannot believe I am running for 5 minute stints now... its tough going and I really have to push myself...

So this morning I completed my second run of week 4 and cannot believe I am runn...

angelmummy

Graduate•12 years ago

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wk5 r2

phew have just done wk5 r2. a actual 8 mins of running i cant believe i have this well 2 of them now at 8 minutes a time. as this time 5 wks ago i was just...

phew have just done wk5 r2. a actual 8 mins of running i cant believe i have thi...

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

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got up early ...... to exercise!!

This morning I got up 45 minutes early so I could finish week 7 before work. This is not something I have ever done before and would never have contemplated...

This morning I got up 45 minutes early so I could finish week 7 before work. Th...

jan310

Graduate•12 years ago

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Has anyone been for gait analysis, bought the trainers the shop recommended and then not been happy with them?

Muffintop

Graduate•12 years ago

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My first 10k and other running adventures

Hello all, it's been awhile hope everyone is still running and smiling. I've been busy busy with lots of new running achievements to share :D Last Tuesday I...

Hello all, it's been awhile hope everyone is still running and smiling. I've bee...

Rose885

Graduate•12 years ago

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Another run, hopefully no seagull rescuing today :)

So today is the start of my new focused self, I have been a slack arse and I don't want it to carry on, I can feel my fitness dropping! going to have a good...

So today is the start of my new focused self, I have been a slack arse and I don...

PatButcher

Graduate•12 years ago

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Post c25k pivotal point!

The pivotal point I have now reached is realising how far I've come but also that I need to make some serious changes in order to progress now. Perhaps I'm...

The pivotal point I have now reached is realising how far I've come but also tha...

CarolineLou71

Graduate•12 years ago

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Grass runs

For the whole of the last 9 weeks, all of my runs have been on pavements. I've enjoyed it, it's fun and I can see what the ground looks like before I get...

For the whole of the last 9 weeks, all of my runs have been on pavements. I've e...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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For the record...

Ok, so this is my first 'proper' blog post as I was SO not up with the whole 'blogging thing' and previously posted a question here by mistake... Over...

Ok, so this is my first 'proper' blog post as I was SO not up with the whole 'bl...

CarolineLou71

Graduate•12 years ago

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Treadmill to the great outdoors?

I am up to Week 3 run 3 and I am really enjoying it and feeling fitter with every run. However, I am doing it on my treadmill due to not really having the...

I am up to Week 3 run 3 and I am really enjoying it and feeling fitter with ever...

clairestanton

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3R1

Great run today - ran 4 minutes stretches, which I was very pleased with. The 5 minute runs next week sound pretty easy now!

Great run today - ran 4 minutes stretches, which I was very pleased with. The 5 ...

winged_trainers

•12 years ago

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Week 6, Day 1. Fog on the Tyne.

You get duped into thinking that Wk 6 D 1 was easier than Wk 5 D 3. Ha, that's what it wants you to think! I was mentally prepared to suffer today and...

You get duped into thinking that Wk 6 D 1 was easier than Wk 5 D 3. Ha, that's w...

Innuendo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Another week dawns, hello week 2

So started week 2 this morning and feel thrice as good. Those who know me know that I start something and give up after a few days so I'm happy that I've kept...

So started week 2 this morning and feel thrice as good. Those who know me know ...

Grat1

•12 years ago

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NUFFIELD HEALTH 5K - GLASGOW GREEN

Hey, So my plan is to do this race. I've paid the money. I've got the kit - but i've failed at training. I'm hoping the training I put in for the Race for...

Hey, So my plan is to do this race. I've paid the money. I've got the kit - ...

CDOW17

Graduate•12 years ago

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Nuffield Health 5K race - GLASGOW GREEN

Hey, So my plan is to do this race. I've paid the money. I've got the kit - but i've failed at training. I'm hoping the training I put in for the Race for...

Hey, So my plan is to do this race. I've paid the money. I've got the kit - ...

CDOW17

Graduate•12 years ago

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Can anybody recommend a website for planning routes?

There seem to be a few out there, but I didn't quite know where to start... I'd like to be able to know how far I'm going, and preferably include paths, not...

There seem to be a few out there, but I didn't quite know where to start... I'd ...

Squiggles

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1.... done!

I did it! Perhaps it was because I went straight from reading the community blog to my running shorts and bright yellow t-shirt and out of the door to pound...

I did it! Perhaps it was because I went straight from reading the community blo...

sharon7211

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6 R3..Are the weeks getting faster?

Quite surprised at how quick this is progressing and have to remind myself that I start w7 now.Went out for w6r3 this evening a couple of days later than...

Quite surprised at how quick this is progressing and have to remind myself that ...

H123

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8 R1 just managed to do it and thanks to everyone for inspiring me but.........

My running or jogging can only be described as a very fast walk just like the marathon walkers, is that ok for this stage? I still struggle especially the...

My running or jogging can only be described as a very fast walk just like the ma...

Gletap

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8r3 and the madness sets in!

I almost didn't do today's run. It's my sons birthday today so I have a house full of kids on sugar highs and a stream of face time calls on top of the normal...

I almost didn't do today's run. It's my sons birthday today so I have a house fu...

fatrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6 R2 Done :)

I struggled with W6R2, to be honest, but I remained focused and reminded myself that I'd ran for 20 mins on Monday. I completed it and felt I could run some...

I struggled with W6R2, to be honest, but I remained focused and reminded myself ...

AngeApples

Graduate•12 years ago

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End of week 6 runner?

I am planning on doing w6r3 on Wednesday. Anyone else at this stage, looking for a bit of mutual encouragement?

I am planning on doing w6r3 on Wednesday. Anyone else at this stage, looking f...

TKPrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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Race for Life - 37 minutes!

It was hot, sandy and windy, and I did it! I have definitely completed my 9 weeks now - how do I get a graduate badge?! And is there any news on the bridge to...

It was hot, sandy and windy, and I did it! I have definitely completed my 9 week...

Bridger

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9R2 nearly killed me

So this morning was W9R2, I'm getting a tad bored of my usual route so thought I'd check out another route I've been working out. And because its Sunday, I...

So this morning was W9R2, I'm getting a tad bored of my usual route so thought I...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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Improving pace

Hello! I'm in week 7 and can happily run for the podcast + a bit up to 30mins. I used to run and feel like I'm really back in my groove. I've never really...

Hello! I'm in week 7 and can happily run for the podcast + a bit up to 30mins. I...

Ali_Sonrisa

Graduate•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2012

R2W8 Getting nervous about finishing!

Week 1 Day 1.....Oh dear o_O

Oh NO!....Not again.....

Week 9 run 3 - the dogs and I have graduated!

Is there a difference between running on the road and the treadmill?

Can't believe I'm doing it.... and enjoying it!

wk5 r2

got up early ...... to exercise!!

Has anyone been for gait analysis, bought the trainers the shop recommended and then not been happy with them?

My first 10k and other running adventures

Another run, hopefully no seagull rescuing today :)

Post c25k pivotal point!

Grass runs

For the record...

Treadmill to the great outdoors?

W3R1

Week 6, Day 1. Fog on the Tyne.

Another week dawns, hello week 2

NUFFIELD HEALTH 5K - GLASGOW GREEN

Nuffield Health 5K race - GLASGOW GREEN

Can anybody recommend a website for planning routes?

Week 2 Run 1.... done!

W6 R3..Are the weeks getting faster?

W8 R1 just managed to do it and thanks to everyone for inspiring me but.........

W8r3 and the madness sets in!

W6 R2 Done :)

End of week 6 runner?

Race for Life - 37 minutes!

W9R2 nearly killed me

Improving pace

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2012

R2W8 Getting nervous about finishing!

Week 1 Day 1.....Oh dear o_O

Oh NO!....Not again.....

Week 9 run 3 - the dogs and I have graduated!

Is there a difference between running on the road and the treadmill?

Can't believe I'm doing it.... and enjoying it!

wk5 r2

got up early ...... to exercise!!

Has anyone been for gait analysis, bought the trainers the shop recommended and then not been happy with them?

My first 10k and other running adventures

Another run, hopefully no seagull rescuing today :)

Post c25k pivotal point!

Grass runs

For the record...

Treadmill to the great outdoors?

W3R1

Week 6, Day 1. Fog on the Tyne.

Another week dawns, hello week 2

NUFFIELD HEALTH 5K - GLASGOW GREEN

Nuffield Health 5K race - GLASGOW GREEN

Can anybody recommend a website for planning routes?

Week 2 Run 1.... done!

W6 R3..Are the weeks getting faster?

W8 R1 just managed to do it and thanks to everyone for inspiring me but.........

W8r3 and the madness sets in!

W6 R2 *Done* :)

End of week 6 runner?

Race for Life - 37 minutes!

W9R2 nearly killed me

Improving pace

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W6 R2 Done :)