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Does anyone know if it is possible to get to/see our blogs from the old NHS site?

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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Week 1, Run 1 - flopping aimlessly around like deranged thunderbird puppet

Let me introduce myself. I'm a fat, late 30s chap with two oversized feet on the end of skinny short legs and seemingly long flopping arms. (Should I fold...

Let me introduce myself. I'm a fat, late 30s chap with two oversized feet on the...

stevecramp

•12 years ago

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Yay! Week 5 run 3 nailed. It IS possible!

Well, fortified by encouragement from you lovely people I set out yesterday afternoon to attempt the dreaded 20 minutes. I thought that running at all would be...

Well, fortified by encouragement from you lovely people I set out yesterday afte...

snowchaser

•12 years ago

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Forgot my headphones, and found a new focus

Made all the way to the trail, and then realized that I left my headphones on the kitchen counter. No worries, I've been progressing along quite nicely, and...

Made all the way to the trail, and then realized that I left my headphones on th...

keepntabs

Graduate•12 years ago

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Taking Laura on a Back-county Trail Run

This week was a break in my routine, as I went camping for a few days in the mountains (the Canadian Rockies). I knew I would be away for at least one run,...

This week was a break in my routine, as I went camping for a few days in the mou...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running in secret!

I don't normally go in for blogs, forums and all that but this one seems so friendly and as I'm starting the programme in secret, I want to be able to share...

I don't normally go in for blogs, forums and all that but this one seems so frie...

Wantadog

•12 years ago

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How should I re-build up to 10k?

I'm entering my first 10k race on 18th of this month and due to illness I won't be running all the way :( I'm trying to come to terms with a walk/run after all...

I'm entering my first 10k race on 18th of this month and due to illness I won't ...

Anonymous36

Graduate•12 years ago

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graduated

Ran third run of week 9 at the weekend - is there a follow on from couch25k could do with something to keep me motivated and even to extend the 5k a little!!!!

Ran third run of week 9 at the weekend - is there a follow on from couch25k coul...

busybee

•12 years ago

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Anyone else use Fitocracy?

http://www.fitocracy.com/home/ I joined a few days ago and loving it! It's childish I know but I get a kick out of points and badges! For anyone that...

http://www.fitocracy.com/home/ I joined a few days ago and loving it! It's ch...

Rose885

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just running, no more walking from now on!!! eek

Can't believe all my runs from now on are all running, ie no walking breaks.. will I do it!? eek... I was very nervous about the 20 min run last week but this...

Can't believe all my runs from now on are all running, ie no walking breaks.. wi...

angelmummy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Have you tried running with a backpack (rucksack)?

I was running behind time this morning, had been out for a run 5Km and had my shower, then realised it was Aqua Gym class day which used to be Friday but just...

I was running behind time this morning, had been out for a run 5Km and had my sh...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hi, just about to venture on the c25k,very nervous about it, not got a treadmill so will have to be outdoors.How do I keep th motivation up?

Jimbob74

Graduate•12 years ago

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I am officially a runner!

25 minute run through rain and mud and I loved it! Also had 0.5 kg weights on each wrist as I just can't fit a body pump class into my schedule as I had...

25 minute run through rain and mud and I loved it! Also had 0.5 kg weights on e...

jomcc4

Graduate•12 years ago

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One more run till graduation :-)

Been a long 9 weeks (about 12 in total ) but nearly there

poppysmate

Graduate•12 years ago

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I ran for 25 minutes, don't think I have ever done that before!

Week 6 complete and according to Laura I am a runner! At 45 I have achieved my longest ever run (in time)!! It was raining but that didn't dampen my spirits....

Week 6 complete and according to Laura I am a runner! At 45 I have achieved my l...

Mrshazza

Graduate•12 years ago

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Are any of my fellow c25k members a Vet?

Apologies for posting here but I thought I would use every available resource to help me. I have a stray cat occupying my garage and the poor thing is in a...

Apologies for posting here but I thought I would use every available resource to...

jennstron

•12 years ago

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Over 2000 members!

Wow! Having come here from the 'old site' along with the other volunteers and maybe more, this is quite something!! :)

Wow! Having come here from the 'old site' along with the other volunteers and ...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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W6R2 Blues

I think I just did my hardest run today. Two lots of 10 minutes. I knew it would be hard and paced myself, but it was just a slog. The first 5 minutes went...

I think I just did my hardest run today. Two lots of 10 minutes. I knew it wou...

christian1

Graduate•12 years ago

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missing mojo

I'm not sure what has happened. I did the race for life 8 days ago, and it was really good, best time ever, euphoria etc. I knew the next run might be tough,...

I'm not sure what has happened. I did the race for life 8 days ago, and it was r...

cupcakesandstilettos

Graduate•12 years ago

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It seems to be working!!!!!

This time last week I completed wk1 run1 and I've got to admit after finding running for 60 seconds really tough I didn't think this programme was achievable...

This time last week I completed wk1 run1 and I've got to admit after finding run...

nicolaclaire

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Week 5 / Run 1 done and dusted and what a good feeling! Even the knees have quit hurting which is a result for me! Still a little bit of calf pain in right leg...

Week 5 / Run 1 done and dusted and what a good feeling! Even the knees have quit...

debs1664

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Where to resume??!!

Well i made it to week 7 run 2 - 25 mins but that was a whole 2 weeks ago! I wont bore you with excuses but back on it tomorrow. Where do I start back from?...

Well i made it to week 7 run 2 - 25 mins but that was a whole 2 weeks ago! I won...

fatgirlslim

•12 years ago

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Woo woo week 9 run 3 completed!

Went out with a runner friend who didn't know I was on this programme. Boy was she shocked that I managed to keep going whereas before I stopped after less...

Went out with a runner friend who didn't know I was on this programme. Boy was s...

Gletap

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just finished the first run of week two and need advice

I was really getting into it and thinking Im doing ok then on the last two "runs" inverted commas because actually i think my brisk walk was faster, my calves...

I was really getting into it and thinking Im doing ok then on the last two "runs...

ladybugw

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 10 run 1

I am in a state of shock, my initial plan today was to run 7.24k or 5 miles. So I put on my running gear and went out the door not really giving the distance a...

I am in a state of shock, my initial plan today was to run 7.24k or 5 miles. So ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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I think I am becoming addicted

I'm nearing the end of week three and even though I ran yesterday, and I know that you really should leave a day for recovery between runs, I am considering...

I'm nearing the end of week three and even though I ran yesterday, and I know th...

Wayfarer

•12 years ago

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Wk6R3 and laura says I'm a runner!

got this 25 minute run out of the way today and am thinking it's fortunate there are 3 more at this distance 'cos, boy, do I need 'em! Covered 4.5k in the 35...

got this 25 minute run out of the way today and am thinking it's fortunate there...

happierswimming

Graduate•12 years ago

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just done wk7 /r3

the wks are flying by now just about to start my wk 8. today i did the last run on wk7 .then treated my self to a swim it was fab . felt realy good and proud...

the wks are flying by now just about to start my wk 8. today i did the last run ...

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

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First day out its all new c25k....

Hello a little about myself i am 46 yr old male,6'1 and overweight by at least 70lbs my weight this morning was at 267lbs and i have not ran in a good 25-27...

Hello a little about myself i am 46 yr old male,6'1 and overweight by at least 7...

justtom

•12 years ago

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W9R1 - In a refreshing shower of rain

Ok this should have been W8R3 but as I've already run 32 mins in W7R3 and had to do an extra run that week, I wanted to start my Week 9 today instead of...

Ok this should have been W8R3 but as I've already run 32 mins in W7R3 and had to...

Dansmum

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2012

Does anyone know if it is possible to get to/see our blogs from the old NHS site?

Week 1, Run 1 - flopping aimlessly around like deranged thunderbird puppet

Yay! Week 5 run 3 nailed. It IS possible!

Forgot my headphones, and found a new focus

Taking Laura on a Back-county Trail Run

Running in secret!

How should I re-build up to 10k?

graduated

Anyone else use Fitocracy?

Just running, no more walking from now on!!! eek

Have you tried running with a backpack (rucksack)?

Hi, just about to venture on the c25k,very nervous about it, not got a treadmill so will have to be outdoors.How do I keep th motivation up?

I am officially a runner!

One more run till graduation :-)

I ran for 25 minutes, don't think I have ever done that before!

Are any of my fellow c25k members a Vet?

Over 2000 members!

W6R2 Blues

missing mojo

It seems to be working!!!!!

Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Where to resume??!!

Woo woo week 9 run 3 completed!

Just finished the first run of week two and need advice

Week 10 run 1

I think I am becoming addicted

Wk6R3 and laura says I'm a runner!

just done wk7 /r3

First day out its all new c25k....

W9R1 - In a refreshing shower of rain

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