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Amazing support

I just wanted to say what an amazing community this community is, everyone is so supportive and the fantastic feedback is so positive. Thank you for all the...

I just wanted to say what an amazing community this community is, everyone is so...

jinnie

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 11 run 2

Well run 2 week 11 done and dusted, that was another 8 miles in 1 hour 23 mins again mile 5 felt tired but by mile 6 suddenly had lots of energy. Got totally...

Well run 2 week 11 done and dusted, that was another 8 miles in 1 hour 23 mins a...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Megga pleased, completed wk2 run 1

Ever so chuffed that me and ali (mrs_ship) have just completed wk2 run1. 90 seconds wasn't that bad actually, not sure about the tip of breathing in and out to...

Ever so chuffed that me and ali (mrs_ship) have just completed wk2 run1. 90 seco...

Jimbob74

Graduate•12 years ago

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Run and jog.......... till you reach that hill!

Tried a new run today, passed the golf course, slight hill ..........not too bad. Into the countryside. Just me the cows, fields and farms, smell of manure...

Tried a new run today, passed the golf course, slight hill ..........not too bad...

Burstcouch

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just when you think you're better than the podcast -Wk8R1 a humbling experience

So today was the first run of week 8 and I was coming off the high of wk 7. I didn't find wk7 as difficult as I thought so I was really looking forward to it....

So today was the first run of week 8 and I was coming off the high of wk 7. I di...

FunnyFace

•12 years ago

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Week 2, Run 2 - running with finger in ear

Still at it, still exhausted. Legs fine, ears not. Over this last couple of weeks I've discovered something about myself. Nothing spiritual... I've...

Still at it, still exhausted. Legs fine, ears not. Over this last cou...

stevecramp

•12 years ago

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Week 3 Day 2

The run itself went well with my pace slightly increased since the first run. Monday's run finished at exactly 2 laps (approximately 1.6 miles according to...

The run itself went well with my pace slightly increased since the first run. Mo...

MuirDragonne

•12 years ago

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Off topic - Thought I'd treat you all!

So I made you each a healthy Oats & Raisin Yogurt Muffin, hope you enjoy them :)

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Getting Fit at 56

I just finished Week 1 and I absolutely love this program. I'm 56 and have been somewhat active, meaning exercising whenever I felt like it or had time. I...

I just finished Week 1 and I absolutely love this program. I'm 56 and have been...

Andiamo

•12 years ago

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shall I or not - run I mean

Goddddd I dont know what to dooo, I have given myself, 4 days break from my run ready to do the week 4 1st run but its really daunting to me and thinking of...

Goddddd I dont know what to dooo, I have given myself, 4 days break from my run ...

littlejan

Graduate•12 years ago

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Smartphone vs Garmin vs ????

Can anyone comment on which might be better than the other and why?

KANdoit

•12 years ago

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W9R2....and I'm musin' AND cruisin'.....

Phew! A week of rest didn't hurt.....it helped! I'll admit I was nervous about "where I'd be" after not running for an entire week, but was pleasantly...

Phew! A week of rest didn't hurt.....it helped! I'll admit I was nervous about...

Grammadog1947

Graduate•12 years ago

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Third time lucky and I'm back into it!

I stared the C25K full of enthusiasm back in April. But dropped off the treadmill, so to speak, after a couple of attempts. I had asked the forum about...

I stared the C25K full of enthusiasm back in April. But dropped off the tread...

beatasthma

•12 years ago

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running tunes

hi all . anybody recommend any music tunes or albums to listen to.

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

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wk9 r1

this morning i actually ran for 30 minutes none stop at 4.2 on treadmill then went up to 4.3.i have 2 more runs and thats it.not sure where i go from there....

this morning i actually ran for 30 minutes none stop at 4.2 on treadmill then we...

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

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Let's find out if I can persevere this time.....

Well, here I go again. I started this program in January 2011 - I was going really well - almost graduated - until one day I decided to go for a run through...

Well, here I go again. I started this program in January 2011 - I was going r...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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W6R1 - First blog!

This is the first time I've blogged, but I read everyone else's with interest! I wonder if anyone else does the same as me - if I misjudge my distance, and...

This is the first time I've blogged, but I read everyone else's with interest! ...

Brompette

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 3 music

There's a folksy tune near the end of the week 3 podcast that I really like. Tried looking it up to get the full mp3. Unfortunately, it was made especially for...

There's a folksy tune near the end of the week 3 podcast that I really like. Tri...

MuirDragonne

•12 years ago

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Week 8, Run 1, didn't quite happen

I was looking forward to my first run of week 8, maybe I set off too fast, tortoise rather than snail felt good to start with then about 7 minutes into the run...

I was looking forward to my first run of week 8, maybe I set off too fast, torto...

newyorker570

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk3R1 - I am a new person

So this is my first post - have been been reading all your blogs and comments for the last few weeks and find them hugely motivating. I am 45, at least a stone...

So this is my first post - have been been reading all your blogs and comments fo...

virtualrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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5k + Podcast?

I just got back to running after taking a 3 month break and the trial-podcast of the 5k+ -program helped a lot. Now I was wondering when all the 5k+...

I just got back to running after taking a 3 month break and the trial-podcast of...

munichgirl_running

•12 years ago

1 Reply

W9R3

I just did it. :) Not quite at 5k yet but I'm not giving up. I couldn't have done it without all your love and support, thank you everyone. Woohoo.

I just did it. :) Not quite at 5k yet but I'm not giving up. I couldn't have d...

TheActualSarah

Graduate•12 years ago

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Be Sense Able out there folks

Why oh why do people not follow the golden rule of when out walking/jogging/running on a road (Motorways excluded cos that's plain silly) where there is no...

Why oh why do people not follow the golden rule of when out walking/jogging/runn...

mrstickle

•12 years ago

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Taking breathers on longer runs

Since graduating, I've been doing 5-6k runs on most outings (one or two fall short of the 5k and my last run was 3.5k but that was on speed). But most runs,...

Since graduating, I've been doing 5-6k runs on most outings (one or two fall sho...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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The invisible cheerleaders

Who are the invisible cheerleaders?? You of course! I have literally just come back from a really bad run where i could not find my pace and also my ankle...

Who are the invisible cheerleaders?? You of course! I have literally just com...

Benmum

•12 years ago

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Still got it!

Remember me? Hmm probably not but a few months ago I posted most weeks - apologies for the absence - I kind of "forgot" about running - in fact I didn't run...

Remember me? Hmm probably not but a few months ago I posted most weeks - apologi...

ClearlyAM

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is it me or the music?

Having found Week 4 easier than I had been dreading, I launched into Week 5 this morning brimming with confidence, which I quickly realised was entirely...

Having found Week 4 easier than I had been dreading, I launched into Week 5 this...

annmonty

Graduate•12 years ago

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Getting there...

This morning was run 2 of week 9 (whoever would have thought that I'd get to week 9!) and I decided to start a little bit quicker than last time. After all, I...

This morning was run 2 of week 9 (whoever would have thought that I'd get to wee...

Miss_T_Ide

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9, Day 2. Woah, horsey woah and the big yellow hot thing.

I went off too quick for the first 15 minutes and boy, did I feel it. The temptation to get that elusive 5k distance was too much to resist this morning, but I...

I went off too quick for the first 15 minutes and boy, did I feel it. The tempta...

Innuendo

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

Week Nine Run One - Worry, worry...

Hello there, I'm back at last :) My knee had been giving me some trouble but I managed to get out a couple of days ago and complete week nine run one. I'm...

Hello there, I'm back at last :) My knee had been giving me some trouble but I m...

sercreative

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2012

Amazing support

Week 11 run 2

Megga pleased, completed wk2 run 1

Run and jog.......... till you reach that hill!

Just when you think you're better than the podcast -Wk8R1 a humbling experience

Week 2, Run 2 - running with finger in ear

Week 3 Day 2

Off topic - Thought I'd treat you all!

Getting Fit at 56

shall I or not - run I mean

Smartphone vs Garmin vs ????

W9R2....and I'm musin' AND cruisin'.....

Third time lucky and I'm back into it!

running tunes

wk9 r1

Let's find out if I can persevere this time.....

W6R1 - First blog!

Week 3 music

Week 8, Run 1, didn't quite happen

Wk3R1 - I am a new person

5k + Podcast?

W9R3

Be Sense Able out there folks

Taking breathers on longer runs

The invisible cheerleaders

Still got it!

Is it me or the music?

Getting there...

Week 9, Day 2. Woah, horsey woah and the big yellow hot thing.

Week Nine Run One - Worry, worry...

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