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20 minutes success!

I've been a bit of a lurker on this forum but have found all the blogs and comments really encouraging. I did my week 5 run 3 a day early as I'm busy tomorrow....

I've been a bit of a lurker on this forum but have found all the blogs and comme...

RuthM

Graduate•12 years ago

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First (and last?) run with dog.....

Having read the question posted about people running with their dogs I though that I would give it a go tonight and venture out with my young border...

Having read the question posted about people running with their dogs I though t...

BTX4

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2R1 in the bag!

Well two things I never thought I would be doing running or writing a blog post, both of which I seem go enjoy. I have now completed run 1 of week 2 and am...

Well two things I never thought I would be doing running or writing a blog post,...

FluffyPigeon

Graduate•12 years ago

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All new gear, but a fail

Was looking forward to W4R2. Shopped this morning for Asics Patriot 4, capri running pants and a breathable top. Did a good walk, did a good first 3 minutes,...

Was looking forward to W4R2. Shopped this morning for Asics Patriot 4, capri ru...

juliebee

Graduate•12 years ago

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Visualisation

Hi Does anyone use a visual image or a mantra to keep them going? My mantra is "heel to toe, heel to toe, heel to toe" and my image is the road runner from...

Hi Does anyone use a visual image or a mantra to keep them going? My mantra is ...

deadasadodo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running and dieting?

Still not dropped a pound (boo) and now on week 9 of the plan. All the move more eat less and you'll lose weight theories seem to be mocking me. I've read the...

Still not dropped a pound (boo) and now on week 9 of the plan. All the move more...

izzybee

•12 years ago

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Week 1, Run 2! Muddy slip and slide!

So my second time out was a lot easier than the first in the beginning, no hayfever to mess with my chest and just generally felt a lot better, but still only...

So my second time out was a lot easier than the first in the beginning, no hayfe...

kelly1992

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Gaining confidence that I can do this!

I first started C25K a few months ago outdoors but I could never fully complete every interval on week 1. I gave up, and 2 weeks ago I joined a gym. Last week...

I first started C25K a few months ago outdoors but I could never fully complete ...

sabre

•12 years ago

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Nearing the end of the beginning!

Iam (hopefully!) going to be finishing C25K on Sunday. And I cant believe Iam writing this! I was not certain at the beginning that I would complete this...

Iam (hopefully!) going to be finishing C25K on Sunday. And I cant believe Iam w...

hollyO

Graduate•12 years ago

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Loving running...

Well I graduated a few weeks ago and am still running at least twice a week if not 3/4 times. Managing aboout 45 minutes now and did 4.9 miles this morning so...

Well I graduated a few weeks ago and am still running at least twice a week if n...

fifimas

Graduate•12 years ago

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woop wk4 race 2 done...

wow just done my wk 4 race 2 today didnt stop once and kept going right till the end. seemed harder to do than the race 1. 5 mins seem like forever. last run...

wow just done my wk 4 race 2 today didnt stop once and kept going right till the...

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

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w5r3 in the bag!!

ive just completed w5r3 i cant beleive how far ive come in such a short space of time. the best part was i could still breathe at the end yet 5 weeks ago i...

ive just completed w5r3 i cant beleive how far ive come in such a short space o...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 3 run 3 - I almost threw up....

After having a really good run2 of week 3 day before yesterday, I wasnt anticipating a really bad run today. I did it at the same speed as two days ago...

After having a really good run2 of week 3 day before yesterday, I wasnt anticipa...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - I did it

I have been putting this run off for around a week now. I just hit a mental wall with it. However, I bit the bullet and went last night. Even as i set off I...

I have been putting this run off for around a week now. I just hit a mental wall...

dmbell

•12 years ago

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W4 R1 - wow!

That was hard...but who knew i could do that! Never so happy to be told to stop...! Hopefully the next one will be easier.

That was hard...but who knew i could do that! Never so happy to be told to stop....

Itsallanadventure

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hip pains

Obviously this isn't a medical forum or anything but since W7R3, I've had a niggly stiff pain in my right hip and wondered if anyone else suffered from...

Obviously this isn't a medical forum or anything but since W7R3, I've had a nigg...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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Ran for longer than 25 minutes on week 7, what now?

Did my second run of week 7 today, usually run after work but as I was rained off decided to get it over with earlier! Already ran for 25 minutes twice...

Did my second run of week 7 today, usually run after work but as I was rained of...

markhurn

Graduate•12 years ago

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Getting there...slowly

Well lets just say I'm a tortoise, there's no other way to describe my speed. I am so slow but hey, I got there, graduating a couple of weeks ago, but honestly...

Well lets just say I'm a tortoise, there's no other way to describe my speed. I ...

jenniej

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back After Injury........! Enforced rest definitely not good for the soul!

Well after 10 days without running due to groin strain, very gingerly tried a slow and steady 5k in the local park this morning. Had planned to use treadmill...

Well after 10 days without running due to groin strain, very gingerly tried a sl...

gypsydepp

Graduate•12 years ago

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I require a virtual kick up the backside!!

Not had a run for nearly two weeks due to a heavy demand on my time by work and events i have had to attend lately. I am now worried that i have undone...

Not had a run for nearly two weeks due to a heavy demand on my time by work and ...

MartC78

•12 years ago

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Has anybody else overdone it since graduating?

I'm finally back after a month out due to injury. I can only attribute this to trying too much too soon, since I was fine throughout Laura's podcasts. Running...

I'm finally back after a month out due to injury. I can only attribute this to t...

Adders

Graduate•12 years ago

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Delayed w6r3

Why does life keep getting in the way!!! This should have been Fridays run, but Friday to Sunday was spent reading and essay writing, not an excuse but I...

Why does life keep getting in the way!!! This should have been Fridays run, b...

Jusforfun

Graduate•12 years ago

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First official race COMPLETED!!!

This is the eighth year that I have taken part in the race for life. Usually I'm one of the ladies right at the back walking the 5K route....... But not this...

This is the eighth year that I have taken part in the race for life. Usually I'm...

lucylou77

Graduate•12 years ago

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Gutted

Did week 9 run1 last week, but have had to rest this week due to a groin strain - and it's doing my head in. I love running in the rain and I'm getting a bit...

Did week 9 run1 last week, but have had to rest this week due to a groin strain ...

Gaz_W

Graduate•12 years ago

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R2W7 Victory from the jaws of defeat -or that's how it felt!

Horrible weather, my favourite trackie bottoms were still in the wash (who's fault is that?) I hadn't been out running for a week due to v busy half term and I...

Horrible weather, my favourite trackie bottoms were still in the wash (who's fau...

pingle

Graduate•12 years ago

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serious calf pain has stopped running :0(

Weeks 1 & 2 were fine, a little heel pain as i ran / jogged to start with, went through that. Started to actually look forward to the runs, had finally found...

Weeks 1 & 2 were fine, a little heel pain as i ran / jogged to start with, went ...

cherrynoo

•12 years ago

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serious calf pain has stopped running :0(

Weeks 1 & 2 were fine, a little heel pain as i ran / jogged to start with, went through that. Started to actually look forward to the runs, had finally found...

Weeks 1 & 2 were fine, a little heel pain as i ran / jogged to start with, went ...

cherrynoo

•12 years ago

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Trouble downloading podcasts!

I am downloading onto my MP3 player and am going is circles as it keeps telling me the file format is nor supported but when downloading from the site it does...

I am downloading onto my MP3 player and am going is circles as it keeps telling ...

Sloggingalong

•12 years ago

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If you have to have a week or two off due to injury, how do you start back? Do you go back a few weeks? Any ideas?

CarmelK

•12 years ago

1 Reply

What speed do you need to run at on a treadmill (it's in km/h) to achieve the 5k please

greenelephant

•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2012

20 minutes success!

First (and last?) run with dog.....

W2R1 in the bag!

All new gear, but a fail

Visualisation

Running and dieting?

Week 1, Run 2! Muddy slip and slide!

Gaining confidence that I can do this!

Nearing the end of the beginning!

Loving running...

woop wk4 race 2 done...

w5r3 in the bag!!

Week 3 run 3 - I almost threw up....

Week 5 Run 3 - I did it

W4 R1 - wow!

Hip pains

Ran for longer than 25 minutes on week 7, what now?

Getting there...slowly

Back After Injury........! Enforced rest definitely not good for the soul!

I require a virtual kick up the backside!!

Has anybody else overdone it since graduating?

Delayed w6r3

First official race COMPLETED!!!

Gutted

R2W7 Victory from the jaws of defeat -or that's how it felt!

serious calf pain has stopped running :0(

serious calf pain has stopped running :0(

Trouble downloading podcasts!

If you have to have a week or two off due to injury, how do you start back? Do you go back a few weeks? Any ideas?

What speed do you need to run at on a treadmill (it's in km/h) to achieve the 5k please

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