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Nice suprise

Just completed W6R2 this morning, didnt really fancy the 25 mins but got on with it. When I finished my phone reports that I was doing about 6.1min/km which...

Just completed W6R2 this morning, didnt really fancy the 25 mins but got on with...

keepon

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2R1 - Really hard . . .

I was surprised to find it so hard as I had really enjoyed W1. It was my first run in the rain, though, so that didn't help - twenty four hours on, I am...

I was surprised to find it so hard as I had really enjoyed W1. It was my first ...

katrunkles

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R3 here we come

Well after a week off due to a hilly holiday I came back to W5R2 I've been struggling with a sore calf for agaes which HAD gone but seven minutes in I felt it...

Well after a week off due to a hilly holiday I came back to W5R2 I've been strug...

redfacewoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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You all helped me!

I've been reading these blogs for weeks. Today I did W8R1 in the wind and rain and what kept me going was coming back home to tell you all I did it. 8 weeks...

I've been reading these blogs for weeks. Today I did W8R1 in the wind and rain a...

Slowbutsure

•12 years ago

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First 5k race this afternoon after rather a busy week

So, it's been an interesting week. Last Saturday I was really pleased with myself because I went out despite feeling rough and had my best ever run (29.29 mins...

So, it's been an interesting week. Last Saturday I was really pleased with mysel...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Completed this last night, so happy and at times find it hard to believe I am actually getting so far in this program. my calves ached pretty much all the...

Completed this last night, so happy and at times find it hard to believe I am ac...

Zagel

•12 years ago

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Running machines at home?

Having graduated a couple of months ago I'm looking at getting a running machine at home as my other half is away most of the week and I can't run leaving the...

Having graduated a couple of months ago I'm looking at getting a running machine...

Runningmummy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week5 Run 3 Whoo Hoo

Still grinning from ear to ear. 20 minutes not stop running who would of thought it, not me, certainly not a few weeks ago. I say running, a snail could of...

Still grinning from ear to ear. 20 minutes not stop running who would of thought...

newyorker570

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3 Completed!!

So after worrying I would not be able to keep it up I have done it. Although this did involve getting up twice this week at 5:15. Bring on Week 3

So after worrying I would not be able to keep it up I have done it. Although thi...

lauramarie84

Graduate•12 years ago

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I did it....woooooooooooooooh! Little bit pleased with myself!

Yesterday morning I ran my last run of the C25K......was SO excited about graduating (but worried as whenever I really look forward to a run its not my best...

Yesterday morning I ran my last run of the C25K......was SO excited about gradua...

twinkle_toes

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 after too many rest days!

Just back from week 5 run 1. I was dreading this to be honest as I havent run since last Sunday. Up until now I've only had 1 maybe 2 rest days between runs...

Just back from week 5 run 1. I was dreading this to be honest as I havent run si...

Barney019

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 - Let's take that as a trial week

Unsucessfull. I ran only 2 km (about 14 minutes) on Run 3. And then I stopped because I felt a stomach ache coming. It wasn’t too bad but I couldn’t get myself...

Unsucessfull. I ran only 2 km (about 14 minutes) on Run 3. And then I stopped be...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Delay in starting week 9

Today i should be running week 9 run 2, but have has to rest as both of my knees are hurting. From my previous blogs you would know that i normally run along...

Today i should be running week 9 run 2, but have has to rest as both of my knees...

icandothis

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hi ! Im just wondering where I get the podcast from ?...Im new so don't know where to start :(..

pato

•12 years ago

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Starting the C25K tomorrow!

Following a failed new years resolution to quit smoking ... inspiration has been drawn from the up-comming Olympics! Owning a crazy recue dog that needs more...

Following a failed new years resolution to quit smoking ... inspiration has been...

Georgie21

•12 years ago

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Double let down by my gadgets!

Went out for my W7 R1 yesterday with my MP4, Phone with Sportstracker and a stopwatch. Sportstracker didn`t start ( might have been me not starting it...

Went out for my W7 R1 yesterday with my MP4, Phone with Sportstracker and a stop...

pitzpalu

Graduate•12 years ago

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First 5k on Sunday.. and i have an injury.

Hi All. I am running my first 5k for Charity on Sunday, for the Anthony Nolan Trust. This has been planned for months, and was ready.. up until 3 weeks ago....

Hi All. I am running my first 5k for Charity on Sunday, for the Anthony Nolan...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Any advice on getting pins and needles or a dead leg when running?

Is it because I am new to this? Does it happen to anyone else? I had to take my new running shoes off and do my five minute warm down walk bare foot around...

Is it because I am new to this? Does it happen to anyone else? I had to take m...

Inthesky

•12 years ago

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Very excited

Im excited about starting my week2 run 2 tomorrow, I cant believe I actually look forward to doing my jogs.

Im excited about starting my week2 run 2 tomorrow, I cant believe I actually loo...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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W4 R2 - bit of a non starter!

All set to do run 2 yesterday...got started and just knew it wasnt going to happen! Felt really out out of sorts with legs that were having none of it!...

All set to do run 2 yesterday...got started and just knew it wasnt going to happ...

Itsallanadventure

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk1 run 1 AGAIN + New Gear!

Have new Trainers...check. Have new Boulder Holder...check. Have new MP3 so I can actually listen to the podcast...check. Even have go faster running...

Have new Trainers...check. Have new Boulder Holder...check. Have new MP3 so I ...

Inthesky

•12 years ago

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First post graduate run

Really pleased with myself, so worried that I would lose all motivation now I got my badge, and I was whingeing to myself about the rain and the wind and the...

Really pleased with myself, so worried that I would lose all motivation now I go...

cattery

Graduate•12 years ago

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Second 30-minute run - sorry, Laura, I've been unfaithful......

Technically, I suppose I should call it my W9R2. But since I've been going back and forth in the programme over the past few weeks to try to get myself back on...

Technically, I suppose I should call it my W9R2. But since I've been going back ...

Stealthrunner

•12 years ago

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W6 A real roller coaster

Well having done the 20 min run at the end of W 5 I was very disappointed to fail W6R1 but I repeated it ok and R 2 was great. Surprisingly easier than I...

Well having done the 20 min run at the end of W 5 I was very disappointed to fai...

unfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3R3 done. Okay, now I'm scared...

I've finally finished week 3 (actually had an extra run with this podcast before half term, but figured I'd do the whole thing after the week off!). The last 2...

I've finally finished week 3 (actually had an extra run with this podcast before...

kayface

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 3 getting twingy kind of knee pain - should I be worried??

hi, i completed w3 r2 Wednesday and i started getting twingy knee pain since. Im actually quite disapointed as I got new proper running shoes last week and im...

hi, i completed w3 r2 Wednesday and i started getting twingy knee pain since. Im...

totalbeginner

Graduate•12 years ago

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Oh dear!

Just been to see the physio about my knee. The good news is that I haven't seriously damaged it. The bad news is that she says I'm not built for distance...

Just been to see the physio about my knee. The good news is that I haven't seri...

Miss_T_Ide

Graduate•12 years ago

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WK2/R2

Well I did run 2 to day although it was meant to be yesterday! But my phone APP was playing up so did day 1 instead again! The legs are hurting to day again...

Well I did run 2 to day although it was meant to be yesterday! But my phone APP ...

debs1664

•12 years ago

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Visit to the doctor....

My poor old knees have been giving me pain and making terrible clicking noises. On graduating I went to see a doctor who I have to say was flipping useless,...

My poor old knees have been giving me pain and making terrible clicking noises. ...

BTX4

Graduate•12 years ago

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I do not own a ipod.My mob is Samsung E250-can I download podcast to this phone?If not can I use MP3 player if yes which?as Idont have one

haveagogirl

•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2012

Nice suprise

W2R1 - Really hard . . .

W5R3 here we come

You all helped me!

First 5k race this afternoon after rather a busy week

Week 5 Run 3

Running machines at home?

Week5 Run 3 Whoo Hoo

Week 2 Run 3 Completed!!

I did it....woooooooooooooooh! Little bit pleased with myself!

Week 5 Run 1 after too many rest days!

Week 8 - Let's take that as a trial week

Delay in starting week 9

Hi ! Im just wondering where I get the podcast from ?...Im new so don't know where to start :(..

Starting the C25K tomorrow!

Double let down by my gadgets!

First 5k on Sunday.. and i have an injury.

Any advice on getting pins and needles or a dead leg when running?

Very excited

W4 R2 - bit of a non starter!

Wk1 run 1 AGAIN + New Gear!

First post graduate run

Second 30-minute run - sorry, Laura, I've been unfaithful......

W6 A real roller coaster

W3R3 done. Okay, now I'm scared...

week 3 getting twingy kind of knee pain - should I be worried??

Oh dear!

WK2/R2

Visit to the doctor....

I do not own a ipod.My mob is Samsung E250-can I download podcast to this phone?If not can I use MP3 player if yes which?as Idont have one

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