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Have I missed something, did someone mention a C25K meeting in September, when and where?

newyorker570

Graduate•12 years ago

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I'm a runner... apparently!

Well after Laura said I was 5 minutes in it felt like I should have been at least half way, then when I was half way I thought there was no way I was going to...

Well after Laura said I was 5 minutes in it felt like I should have been at leas...

angelmummy

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9R3 - I did it

Wow finding it hard to believe but I did it. I remember my first run of week one as if it was yesterday and now here I am week 9 run 3 completed. I have never...

Wow finding it hard to believe but I did it. I remember my first run of week one...

Tulli

Graduate•12 years ago

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Help, failed..............

I complete wk 3 several times until I was happy to move on to the dreaded wk 4, well wk4 run 1 this morning was a disaster. I completed warm up 3 min run,...

I complete wk 3 several times until I was happy to move on to the dreaded wk 4, ...

missymil

•12 years ago

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Week5 run2

After feeling amazing on monday, today was a reality check. The second 8 minutes felt sooo long. When laura said 60 seconds left I was so happy. I ran at 7am...

After feeling amazing on monday, today was a reality check. The second 8 minutes...

davehedgehog

Graduate•12 years ago

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What am I doing wrong??

Stupid Nike sportband or is it stupid me? I got a sportsband for my birthday as I really wanted to see how I was doing on my runs/shuffle. Installed it...

Stupid Nike sportband or is it stupid me? I got a sportsband for my birthday...

jennstron

•12 years ago

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NikePlus

I've been using Runkeeper for the past month or so to log my runs, distances etc and it's been good although the website has been rather flaky. Sometimes it...

I've been using Runkeeper for the past month or so to log my runs, distances etc...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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Life after C25K

Hi I've just completed C25K, doing about 4km in 30 mins just now so first goal is to get to 5K. Love running now (tho' not every time!) and I want to keep...

Hi I've just completed C25K, doing about 4km in 30 mins just now so first goal i...

as515646

•12 years ago

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Feeling more content

While I still havent gone for a run yet, I did go to the gym last night just to do something and it helped focus me again. Will do week 7 run 2 tonight and...

While I still havent gone for a run yet, I did go to the gym last night just to ...

Zagel

•12 years ago

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Week 8, Day 2. It's a beautiful day! Not....

I normally have a little luck in dodging the rain. Not today. I do enjoy running in the wet though as you definitely have more air and you don't get...

I normally have a little luck in dodging the rain. Not today. I do enjoy...

Innuendo

Graduate•12 years ago

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It's hard to shuffle when there's not much air!

Just done W5R2 and it was definately a mental battle to keep going on the second lot of 8 mins. It feels so airless in the UK at the minute, the weather will...

Just done W5R2 and it was definately a mental battle to keep going on the second...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week two run two. Ticked. And really enjoyed

Up and out at 5am. Now that's dedication for you, i knew i wouldn't have a chance to run this evening so had to fit it in somewhere. but progress as my calves...

Up and out at 5am. Now that's dedication for you, i knew i wouldn't have a chanc...

ladybugw

Graduate•12 years ago

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Another Run Gone, Another Run Bites the Dust

For the first time since I began C25K in April, I completely missed a run, and not because I was sick. (I missed about a week at around week 2 with some nasty...

For the first time since I began C25K in April, I completely missed a run, and n...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 done, now for week 3!

I have finally completed week 2 after about 4 weeks. I managed week 1 with no problems but half way through week 2 my knees just stopped working and there was...

I have finally completed week 2 after about 4 weeks. I managed week 1 with no pr...

FluffyPigeon

Graduate•12 years ago

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Weekend away and went for a run

Having decided that weekends were for "different" runs (see previous posts) I put the running gear in the car when we headed off for a weekend away. We were...

Having decided that weekends were for "different" runs (see previous posts) I pu...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 for the second time...fingers crossed everything is ok

Not been able to run for 3 weeks due to bad knees, but although I have the odd twinge I'm able to walk up and down stairs without pain, so I thought I'd have...

Not been able to run for 3 weeks due to bad knees, but although I have the odd t...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Gallowaying in the pouring rain...

I just needed to get out running tonight to let off the stress of the day. In the pouring rain I decided to try the Galloway walk- run method and go back to...

I just needed to get out running tonight to let off the stress of the day. In...

BTX4

Graduate•12 years ago

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Losing the spare tyre?

So I've graduated now and I have seen an immense improvement in my body shape. My hips are smaller, waist is smaller (donating 3 pairs of jeans this weekend...

So I've graduated now and I have seen an immense improvement in my body shape. M...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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Here's hoping I've turned a corner

It is fair to say that I've been struggling over the last month or so with motivation & sore shins. I've only managed 2 runs a week and this last week only...

It is fair to say that I've been struggling over the last month or so with motiv...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just a few words to encourage newbies

I'm just like a greyhound, fast and sleek!! I jog all the time but have to dig real deep To find the strength to decrease my time I'm proud of my...

I'm just like a greyhound, fast and sleek!! I jog all the time but have to dig ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2R2 first run after a day at work

Last week I was on holiday from work so had plenty time to fit in the C25k plan. Tonight was my first run after a day at work. It was warm and sticky out...

Last week I was on holiday from work so had plenty time to fit in the C25k plan....

ellerunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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I made a start, and nothing is going to stop me now!

A proud me holding up my 10k medal last weekend. Soon the Race for life Then the Half marathon in September. Really excited!!

A proud me holding up my 10k medal last weekend. Soon the Race for life ...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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W4 R2

Up at 5:30 this morning and out by 5:50 (does it take anyone else this long to get ready for the run?!). Needed to be out the house for work at 7:10, so had to...

Up at 5:30 this morning and out by 5:50 (does it take anyone else this long to g...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Warning!!! If you don't like swearing, moaning or complaining read someone else's post! I F*ck#ng hate rain! I hate near monsoon rain even more. My back...

Warning!!! If you don't like swearing, moaning or complaining read someone else'...

Jharpin

•12 years ago

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Complicated but what do I do now?

I completed all my runs last week, running at 4.5 mph. I now want to up the speed before considering upping the distance. At the weekend I did 30 mins at 5...

I completed all my runs last week, running at 4.5 mph. I now want to up the spe...

Mrselbows

Graduate•12 years ago

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To pop or not to pop..

I've just finished W6 (this morning - yay!!) and amidst the happy smiley moments I'm in absolute agony *sighs*. My foot has started to rub in my running...

I've just finished W6 (this morning - yay!!) and amidst the happy smiley moments...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 Day 2 done

Just had day 2 week 1 run. No chin splints at all this time, loved the run. Felt great and legs felt good. Looking forward to Thursdays run already

Just had day 2 week 1 run. No chin splints at all this time, loved the run. Fe...

Philpot

•12 years ago

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W7R1 tough slog

Found this really quite difficult this morning. I completed the run on the treadmill at 9.0kph my normal treadmill running speed but found it physically and...

Found this really quite difficult this morning. I completed the run on the tread...

BJR67BJR

•12 years ago

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Oops time off, first run back

So, exactly 3 weeks ago tonight I did my last run w8r1. Then I went away on honeymoon, fully prepared and took my running gear to carry on with the programme....

So, exactly 3 weeks ago tonight I did my last run w8r1. Then I went away on hone...

TheActualSarah

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just picked up my race packet for tomorrow's "event".....

Remind me again why I'm doing this...... I'm calling it an "event" rather than a "race"....at my pace there'll be no "racing" in it. I'd forgotten the...

Remind me again why I'm doing this...... I'm calling it an "event" rather tha...

Grammadog1947

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2012

Have I missed something, did someone mention a C25K meeting in September, when and where?

I'm a runner... apparently!

W9R3 - I did it

Help, failed..............

Week5 run2

What am I doing wrong??

NikePlus

Life after C25K

Feeling more content

Week 8, Day 2. It's a beautiful day! Not....

It's hard to shuffle when there's not much air!

Week two run two. Ticked. And really enjoyed

Another Run Gone, Another Run Bites the Dust

Week 2 done, now for week 3!

Weekend away and went for a run

Week 2 for the second time...fingers crossed everything is ok

Gallowaying in the pouring rain...

Losing the spare tyre?

Here's hoping I've turned a corner

Just a few words to encourage newbies

W2R2 first run after a day at work

I made a start, and nothing is going to stop me now!

W4 R2

Week 1 run 2

Complicated but what do I do now?

To pop or not to pop..

Week 1 Day 2 done

W7R1 tough slog

Oops time off, first run back

Just picked up my race packet for tomorrow's "event".....

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