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race for life, DONE!

just completed the race for life in york, managed to run all the way round and didn't need to walk once, feeling very, very proud and grateful to the...

just completed the race for life in york, managed to run all the way round and d...

AnnaJ

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R3 - 'I'd say you are now a runner' :D

Whoop whoop!!! I did it!! Have only just got back in and I just can't believe it! Did I really just run for 25 minutes straight? Heck yea I did and I loved it!...

Whoop whoop!!! I did it!! Have only just got back in and I just can't believe it...

Rosey21

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why is W5R3 longer than W6R1?

I just don't understand why you do the 20 minute run in W5R3 but then back to shorter runs in week 6?

I just don't understand why you do the 20 minute run in W5R3 but then back to sh...

monak

•12 years ago

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are rest days total rest days?

Are rest days for no running only or should i abstain totally. I was thinking of doing some cycling in between runs

Are rest days for no running only or should i abstain totally. I was thinking o...

ShaneM

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2R2- wearing the right trainers

just completed W2R2 only this time I was wearing proper pair or running trainers. I cannot emphasize the importance of good trainers. My previous runs caused...

just completed W2R2 only this time I was wearing proper pair or running trainers...

ShaneM

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2...........done!!! Am I ready for week 3??

Wow, that was hard work!! I never thought I'd be able to run. I've had 2 back operations, the last one went wrong so means I have a numb calf and foot on my...

Wow, that was hard work!! I never thought I'd be able to run. I've had 2 back op...

Elbrown76

•12 years ago

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Hoping my two secret weapons are ready soon, boy do I need them!

Did 5K tonight but oh it was sooo hard. In fact it is always hard. OK - I know that I haven't been putting the effort into the programme that I might have...

Did 5K tonight but oh it was sooo hard. In fact it is always hard. OK - I kno...

BTX4

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8 R1- Completed

Just a little note say W8R1 done today, and enjoyed it! Would have run for longer but the last part was downhill and my knees were screaming at me so decided...

Just a little note say W8R1 done today, and enjoyed it! Would have run for long...

Dansmum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Another go at the "fast pace run".

By taking out a lot of "hill", I managed to cut some more seconds off my 5K time, but still no cigar on the attempt at sub 27mins...coming in at 27.31. I WILL...

By taking out a lot of "hill", I managed to cut some more seconds off my 5K time...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 Day 2

Did the second run this morning. I now have blisters on my left heel and one toe on each foot. Also my ankles are killing me! The run itself went really well...

Did the second run this morning. I now have blisters on my left heel and one toe...

MuirDragonne

•12 years ago

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Official news of next set of podcasts??

Has Laura and co announced when the beyond C25k podcasts (10k?) will be released? I found an old thread asking for testers back in March and another saying...

Has Laura and co announced when the beyond C25k podcasts (10k?) will be released...

HuffPuff

•12 years ago

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Now I have just lost all confidence!

I was doing really well, running about twice a week after graduating, going further and further (slightly) each time. I was trying to hit the magic 5 mile run...

I was doing really well, running about twice a week after graduating, going furt...

Mitch15

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

Well it's week 9 folks and run 2, to be honest I found that an easy 4.5 miles. Again I had enough energy to do 105 sit ups straight after run. Surely all...

Well it's week 9 folks and run 2, to be honest I found that an easy 4.5 miles. A...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Back on track ...but watching out for the crocs

My last post I was a bit p&^*^&d off having to give up on a run due to a sharp pain in my left calf....

My last post I was a bit p&^*^&d off having to give up on a run due to a sharp p...

KANdoit

•12 years ago

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W6R1 and still on target

Did this one today. I was quite looking forward to it after completing w5r3 on Monday. I thought this one looked easier :) It was, too, a real confidence...

Did this one today. I was quite looking forward to it after completing w5r3 on M...

happierswimming

Graduate•12 years ago

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Feel like I am going backwards.!!

Graduated about a month or so ago, but feel I am going back instead of forwards. Feel so slow, getting out of breath, having to stop and walk where as before I...

Graduated about a month or so ago, but feel I am going back instead of forwards....

Burstcouch

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4R2

Hard run today - chose to do it in the middle of the day which probably wasn't such a good idea, as I sweated a lot more than usual! Pulled through in the end...

Hard run today - chose to do it in the middle of the day which probably wasn't s...

winged_trainers

•12 years ago

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Week 8 run 2 shambles!

Absolute disaster! I'm really cross with myself, I'm really struggling with my fibromyalgia at the moment, not really with pain but just exhaustion and total...

Absolute disaster! I'm really cross with myself, I'm really struggling with my f...

Jusforfun

Graduate•12 years ago

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My Week 8

On my rest day after week 7 I decided to go for a walk as cross training and reconnoitre a new route. I have pretty much used the same direction and route so...

On my rest day after week 7 I decided to go for a walk as cross training and rec...

Moley01

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R3 done! - My face aches more than my legs........

........as I haven't stopped smiling!

jomcc4

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 then Arrrrggghhhh!! My Back!!!

This morning I was determined to figure out exactly how far I was running in 25mins. It was probably this fact as well as the fact that I felt quite good...

This morning I was determined to figure out exactly how far I was running in 25m...

Miss_T_Ide

Graduate•12 years ago

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I have just said goodbye to Laura - at least for a while!

Yes yes yes I have finished my last run and am now regularly running over 30 minutes and can do 5K (although not both together yet!!!) ... so for now it's...

Yes yes yes I have finished my last run and am now regularly running over 30 min...

Heartboy

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8R0.....and, yes, that SHOULD be R3...

Well, the knee I'm not speaking to won the faceoff this morning. If I don't make eye contact with it, I would swear someone replaced the knee with a...

Well, the knee I'm not speaking to won the faceoff this morning. If I don't mak...

Grammadog1947

Graduate•12 years ago

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How long to train for a 14 mile race

I've just seen this race and it quite appeals: http://www.racethetrain.com/ So far, the most I've run is probably 6-7 miles (with maybe a couple of pauses...

I've just seen this race and it quite appeals: http://www.racethetrain.com/ ...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Has C25K made you more confident in other areas of your life?

I was just wondering if anyone has any stories to share about how C25K has changed your life other than on a fitness level? I'll start! I have started...

I was just wondering if anyone has any stories to share about how C25K has chang...

Rose885

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk5 R3 - Check!!! Buzzing!

I'm sat here all sweaty and red after completing W5R3!!! I am so chuffed!!! I JUST RAN FOR 20 BLOODY MINUTES!!!!!! I was terrified of failing to complete...

I'm sat here all sweaty and red after completing W5R3!!! I am so chuffed!!! I JU...

angelmummy

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 9 run 2

better than run 1 seemed to feel a bit more relaxed in the middle 10 minutes which helped. I have a few days rest from running now as we are visiting...

better than run 1 seemed to feel a bit more relaxed in the middle 10 minutes whi...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R1- THWARTED!

Those of you who read my occasional posts, know I usually run with my 20 month old strapped in his 3 wheeler and my neurotic lab at my heels. Having happily...

Those of you who read my occasional posts, know I usually run with my 20 month o...

reedyswife

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Hello!

I only joined this community a short while ago - I wish I'd done so a lot sooner! I did a bit of running about 16 years ago in an effort to lose weight for my...

I only joined this community a short while ago - I wish I'd done so a lot sooner...

Allyt

Graduate•12 years ago

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slow and steady

I am on wk 3, cant tell you what run as I have to repeat more than 3 times, I have really struggled to get this far and didnt think I could run any slower but...

I am on wk 3, cant tell you what run as I have to repeat more than 3 times, I ha...

missymil

•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2012

race for life, DONE!

W6R3 - 'I'd say you are now a runner' :D

Why is W5R3 longer than W6R1?

are rest days total rest days?

W2R2- wearing the right trainers

Week 2...........done!!! Am I ready for week 3??

Hoping my two secret weapons are ready soon, boy do I need them!

W8 R1- Completed

Another go at the "fast pace run".

Week 1 Day 2

Official news of next set of podcasts??

Now I have just lost all confidence!

Week 9 run 2

Back on track ...but watching out for the crocs

W6R1 and still on target

Feel like I am going backwards.!!

W4R2

Week 8 run 2 shambles!

My Week 8

W5R3 done! - My face aches more than my legs........

Week 7 Run 2 then Arrrrggghhhh!! My Back!!!

I have just said goodbye to Laura - at least for a while!

W8R0.....and, yes, that SHOULD be R3...

How long to train for a 14 mile race

Has C25K made you more confident in other areas of your life?

Wk5 R3 - Check!!! Buzzing!

week 9 run 2

W7R1- THWARTED!

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slow and steady

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