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Should have been week 5

Gutted, as the title says I should be starting week 5 this week but due to time constraints I haven't got out this week (and the really early mornings aren't...

Gutted, as the title says I should be starting week 5 this week but due to time ...

Grat1

•12 years ago

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Sorry Laura.....Thanks Adele!!

I abandoned Laura on my w7r2 session this morning - the music just wasn't doing it for me this week. She was still in my head though, at the usual points. I...

I abandoned Laura on my w7r2 session this morning - the music just wasn't doing ...

happyharris

Graduate•12 years ago

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The Truth About Weight Loss (Fat Loss)

In my last (stunningly well-read) blog, I started a series on how to get good information about nutrition, exercise and weight loss. Chapter 1 dealt mostly...

In my last (stunningly well-read) blog, I started a series on how to get good in...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Go Greece Lightning- not me!

Have not recorded my runs since graduating, as have struggled with my knee again, i think it could be down to playing badminton. Anyway have had some good runs...

Have not recorded my runs since graduating, as have struggled with my knee again...

icandothis

Graduate•12 years ago

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Gait analysis - does it change as you progress ?

I bought my New Balance W850 shoes a couple of years ago, hardly used them until this year and they have served me faithfully - no blisters or discomfort until...

I bought my New Balance W850 shoes a couple of years ago, hardly used them until...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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thank you to everyone who takes time to blog their progress

Wanted to say thank you to all the people sharing their progress - I had a rubbish run this morning Wk7 r1 - couldn't finish it and felt bad, and have been...

Wanted to say thank you to all the people sharing their progress - I had a rubbi...

dawnh

Graduate•12 years ago

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On the home straight

Week 8 started and not too bad, feeling really good today. The end is in sight and I am thinking about what to do next, am I hooked?

Week 8 started and not too bad, feeling really good today. The end is in sight a...

Mrshazza

Graduate•12 years ago

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I did it!!!!!!

Week 9 run 3 done and done wooooooooooo! Can I have my shiny graduates badge :D On the last two runs I have been keeping going past the 30 mins to get to 5k...

Week 9 run 3 done and done wooooooooooo! Can I have my shiny graduates badge :D ...

MrsDeadley

Graduate•12 years ago

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Omg that was soooo hard... Don't think I'm ready for week 3!

So, after the triumph of the urban run on Sunday today was back to the programme. Week 2 run 3. I wasn't really in the right frame of mind I guess, I still...

So, after the triumph of the urban run on Sunday today was back to the programme...

nicolaclaire

•12 years ago

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Do I have to warm up before begining each day with week 1 and other weeks thereafter, and if so what do I do to warm up. Thanks

Lane

•12 years ago

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Well the fat bird (me) did it!!!

Took me 12 wks not 9, theres been blood sweat and tears but i flamin did it. 12 wks ago i cried my eyes out with embarassment and frustration i'd really...

Took me 12 wks not 9, theres been blood sweat and tears but i flamin did it. 12 ...

jinnie

Graduate•12 years ago

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Penultimate week and feeling great!

I know everyone must have said this, but I cannot believe what I have achieved with the help of this program and this forum. As a size 16 exercise-phobe, it...

I know everyone must have said this, but I cannot believe what I have achieved w...

juliebee

Graduate•12 years ago

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Did I actually just do that :-)

Well Week 6 / Run 1 has been accomplished ! Was the hardest run so far for me and felt I got a little slow towards the end! But I am no quitter and I made it...

Well Week 6 / Run 1 has been accomplished ! Was the hardest run so far for me an...

debs1664

•12 years ago

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Back at last, good run and feeling fine...and spreading the word about C25K.

Not been easy since graduation, rain stopped play (I dont mind drizzle but this is rediculous), done many walks and even a bike ride but.....only one very...

Not been easy since graduation, rain stopped play (I dont mind drizzle but this ...

sounfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why does my rest day feel like I'm being lazy

Why does my rest day feel like I'm being lazy, I want to get on with my next run lol, only completed wk 1 4 runs but m body feeling better already :-)

Why does my rest day feel like I'm being lazy, I want to get on with my next run...

Jimbob74

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why does my rest day feel like I'm being lazy

Why does my rest day feel like I'm being lazy, I want to get on with my next run lol, only completed wk 1 4 runs but m body feeling better already :-)

Why does my rest day feel like I'm being lazy, I want to get on with my next run...

Jimbob74

Graduate•12 years ago

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My job at the moment? Making killer playlists...

So I'm not employed at the moment, which means I can devote myself entirely to pursuits like compiling playlists of running songs for the day in the future...

So I'm not employed at the moment, which means I can devote myself entirely to p...

29_and_counting

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R3

Lovely run today - it was easy and very enjoyable! The solid 20 mins seems to be a good time for me; I didn't really get out of breath from it this time, so am...

Lovely run today - it was easy and very enjoyable! The solid 20 mins seems to be...

winged_trainers

•12 years ago

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W1R3 completed...and loving it!

I wish I knew about this C25K before I had my sons, I would have enjoyed running all the more! The music is brilliant and its great to have Laura giving you...

I wish I knew about this C25K before I had my sons, I would have enjoyed running...

Rachw8778

Graduate•12 years ago

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Sticking to the plan

Week 2 done, enjoyed the run. Will keep updates coming.

Philpot

•12 years ago

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Cracked ribs worth it now doing 5K

I started trying to lose weight in Febuary. I started using a fitbit to make me more active. At the start of March I started this program. I got to the last...

I started trying to lose weight in Febuary. I started using a fitbit to make me ...

sgeorge5

Graduate•12 years ago

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B210k - W1 My quest for a waist part 2

Dansmum

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8 R1 C25K the Great Motivator.

Never thought I would stick this and get so far. Running for 28 minutes without stopping at 9.0kph. I am away on hol next week so I reckon graduation will be...

Never thought I would stick this and get so far. Running for 28 minutes without ...

BJR67BJR

•12 years ago

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How do you become a faster runner?

I'm finally on Week 7 after about 13 weeks! My body has not been cooperating. It's been on thing after another....runners knee, a couple of stomach viruses...

I'm finally on Week 7 after about 13 weeks! My body has not been cooperating. I...

Stephy

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6 done, I am officially a runner...

I almost cried when Laura told me at the end of W6R3 that I was a runner! 25 mins, so only 5 off my goal of running for 30mins - still can't quite believe...

I almost cried when Laura told me at the end of W6R3 that I was a runner! 25 mi...

rube1uk

•12 years ago

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Race For Life 5k done!

Hey peeps As I mentioned previously, I only recently came back in to resume the program after about a month off due to shin splints/query stress...

Hey peeps As I mentioned previously, I only recently came back in to ...

BrightEyes123

•12 years ago

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B210k -W1 My quest for a waist!

Finished C25k last Friday and like a lot of others on here, I have not lost any weight. I started this with a BMI of 25 and finished at that. What I didn't...

Finished C25k last Friday and like a lot of others on here, I have not lost any ...

Dansmum

Graduate•12 years ago

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How long does it take to get your graduation badge?

Hidden

•12 years ago

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3rd run of the week

Oh this just gets better and better today I ran for 4 miles in a time of 35.46, that is 6.44 km so I only have to get up to another 2.21 miles and I will be...

Oh this just gets better and better today I ran for 4 miles in a time of 35.46, ...

jooniemac

Graduate•12 years ago

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How long should you stretch for after your run?

I do various stretches after my run, but how long should I hold them for and how many times should I repeat each stretch? I have noticed over the last...

I do various stretches after my run, but how long should I hold them for and how...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2012

Should have been week 5

Sorry Laura.....Thanks Adele!!

The Truth About Weight Loss (Fat Loss)

Go Greece Lightning- not me!

Gait analysis - does it change as you progress ?

thank you to everyone who takes time to blog their progress

On the home straight

I did it!!!!!!

Omg that was soooo hard... Don't think I'm ready for week 3!

Do I have to warm up before begining each day with week 1 and other weeks thereafter, and if so what do I do to warm up. Thanks

Well the fat bird (me) did it!!!

Penultimate week and feeling great!

Did I actually just do that :-)

Back at last, good run and feeling fine...and spreading the word about C25K.

Why does my rest day feel like I'm being lazy

Why does my rest day feel like I'm being lazy

My job at the moment? Making killer playlists...

W5R3

W1R3 completed...and loving it!

Sticking to the plan

Cracked ribs worth it now doing 5K

B210k - W1 My quest for a waist part 2

W8 R1 C25K the Great Motivator.

How do you become a faster runner?

W6 done, I am officially a runner...

Race For Life 5k done!

B210k -W1 My quest for a waist!

How long does it take to get your graduation badge?

3rd run of the week

How long should you stretch for after your run?

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