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Not ran for over a month

So was amazed last night when i ran 5.15km in 41 mins 45sec! - i beat my PB by nearly 6 mins! Even better was the fact that it was an easy run, and i...

So was amazed last night when i ran 5.15km in 41 mins 45sec! - i beat my PB by...

lizziej754

Graduate•12 years ago

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Brrrrrrrrrrr, winters arrived then (o:

Decided to go for my 2nd run of W8 this morning before work. Got dressed in my usual running gear (jogging trousers and a long sleeved technical tshirt) and...

Decided to go for my 2nd run of W8 this morning before work. Got dressed in my ...

sinope82

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R1 - the morning after the night before

It was my birthday yesterday - I treated myself to a visit to a physio to teach me how to stretch out properly as I'm so not in touch with my body and...

It was my birthday yesterday - I treated myself to a visit to a physio to teach ...

carolinew

Graduate•12 years ago

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Accomplished week 4...at last!

I started running at the start of the summer holidays thiking I might finish week 6 by the time I went back to school. Thngs haven't gone quite to plan...my...

I started running at the start of the summer holidays thiking I might finish wee...

chipstick

•12 years ago

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Post graduation run 2, Stepping stone, Mmmmm

Set of this morning at 8am for the stepping stone podcast. It's summer in Scotland and what does that mean, rain? no, sunshine but it was only 5 degrees brrrr!...

Set of this morning at 8am for the stepping stone podcast. It's summer in Scotla...

ellerunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2 R3 - Pushing through.

It's a lovely sunny morning here today but I did have to have a few stern words with myself to get out of the house. This is definitely harder to do when...

It's a lovely sunny morning here today but I did have to have a few stern words ...

Fraz73

Graduate•12 years ago

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Strength & Flexibility podcasts - Laura again!

I had a cold this week and didn't run on my usual days, and my usual fitness classes weren't on, so decided to try Laura's Strength & Flexibility podcasts. I...

I had a cold this week and didn't run on my usual days, and my usual fitness cl...

Soozz

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2R3 - Shoes maketh the run

Or at least they made this run. A new pair of Nike running shoes and the pains are reduced by an order of magnitude. Not horribly expensive (less than £50) but...

Or at least they made this run. A new pair of Nike running shoes and the pains a...

Chewy

•12 years ago

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W4R2 - Whoops disaster.- and ouch!

I think one of the problems I'm struggling a bit with this week is because I'm off work. My job is quite sedentary, sitting at a desk all day, so it's quite...

I think one of the problems I'm struggling a bit with this week is because I'm o...

Pelephant

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9r3, I'VE DONE IT....5.4K in over 35 mins.

I lost count of the miinutes after Laura signed off. Bit of an anti-climax. I'd have liked cheering crowds and a foil jacket but there we are, that's life! I...

I lost count of the miinutes after Laura signed off. Bit of an anti-climax. I'd ...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2R2 done and 3lb lost in a week :)

Knee is giving me a bit of trouble... I believe it's known as running with excess weight. One more run to go which will be tomorrow then a swim afterwards...

Knee is giving me a bit of trouble... I believe it's known as running with exces...

eshaz14

Graduate•12 years ago

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Speed!

I did the speed podcast today and really enjoyed it - however I am having real problems hearing the beat - Laura is nice and clear, but then sometimes when the...

I did the speed podcast today and really enjoyed it - however I am having real p...

happyharris

Graduate•12 years ago

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Knee pain!!!!

Hi all, I have just completed week 5 run 5 and I have one knee that is giving me absolute grief!!! I can barely walk after my run but the problem is with only...

Hi all, I have just completed week 5 run 5 and I have one knee that is giving me...

CindyP

•12 years ago

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What speed should i be running?

How do i know what speed i should be running when i start?

bufkiboo

•12 years ago

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I'm back - ignorance is bliss

Spent weeks messing about with wk1 cos of social life and kept repeating at least 2 wk 1 runs. So bit the bullet on Sunday and did wk2 run1 and felt OK....

Spent weeks messing about with wk1 cos of social life and kept repeating at leas...

subhyst

•12 years ago

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The continuing attempt at a sub 27min 5K

Hahahaha, not yet! Maybe by the end of the year if I work hard on the speedwork! http://connect.garmin.com/activity/216914241# Never say die huh?...

Hahahaha, not yet! Maybe by the end of the year if I work hard on the speedwork...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 3 geting nowhere fast...or quite slowly

Have done w3r2 today. Still cant manage the final the final 3 minute run despite Laura's encouragement. I find I need to slow to a walk just before the end of...

Have done w3r2 today. Still cant manage the final the final 3 minute run despite...

willnevie

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R1 . . . . phew!

After a slight technical glitch the first 5 minutes in, when my 12yr old daughter just Had to stop for a bio break in the trees, and my failed attempt at...

After a slight technical glitch the first 5 minutes in, when my 12yr old daughte...

Cornish_Piglet

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk2 Repeat

Ok so this week is not going so good :-( I only managed 2 of the runs of wk2 last week so I decided to repeat wk2 this week. Went for my first run on...

Ok so this week is not going so good :-( I only managed 2 of the runs of wk...

yummymummy2012

•12 years ago

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Sometimes it's hard to be sensible....

I bought new running shoes 6-8 weeks ago - they were the same model as my old ones but half a size bigger as I was advised that would avoid me losing another...

I bought new running shoes 6-8 weeks ago - they were the same model as my old on...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is it wise to train for 10K?

After considerable debate of 2-3 weeks, I finally gave in yesterday and signed up for 10K on 18th Nov in Regent's park. Now I am really worried that it's too...

After considerable debate of 2-3 weeks, I finally gave in yesterday and signed u...

Devanski

Graduate•12 years ago

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Am I a proper graduate if I can't run 5K in 30 mins?

I graduated 3 weeks ago and run 3 times a week...been using the stepping stone podcast, and STILL can only run 4.10 K in 30 mins!! I'm wondering if I got my...

I graduated 3 weeks ago and run 3 times a week...been using the stepping stone p...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Weather almost put me off

I almost didn't run last night as it was cold and a bit drizzly when I got home from work. But then I thought I can't make excuses like this, especially when...

I almost didn't run last night as it was cold and a bit drizzly when I got home ...

redsheep

Graduate•12 years ago

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Fed up

I started this running finding it really hard but told my self I will not give up but aim sat hear with ice on my foot for two days and can not get started on...

I started this running finding it really hard but told my self I will not give u...

Ballanty

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1 R3 done!

Straight home from work, quick change and out before I had chance to sit down and not budge again. It was cooler tonight and I did find it slightly easier....

Straight home from work, quick change and out before I had chance to sit down an...

jlow

Graduate•12 years ago

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Am I the only one who talks to Laura ?

When she says "Are you ready ? You can do it" does any one else respond to her ? Or when she says "Well done" do you say "Thanks", like I do ? Am I the...

When she says "Are you ready ? You can do it" does any one else respond to her ?...

Chewy

•12 years ago

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I'm a prize muppet !! My own worst enemy

As usual so concerned about my next session WK4 R2 ... Started podcast - got half way through, thought something was familiar, I was only doing WK3 !! Decided...

As usual so concerned about my next session WK4 R2 ... Started podcast - got hal...

linzw

•12 years ago

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Week 9 run 1.....finally!

I have finally started week 9. :) I finished week 8 with a fair amount of left hip pain, which was only around following my runs, walking etc it was hardly...

I have finally started week 9. :) I finished week 8 with a fair amount of left h...

Itsallanadventure

Graduate•12 years ago

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How much is "too much"?

I've just began this program as a complete couch potato. Completed week 1 run 2 today which I found a lot better going than the first. Anyway, I'm keen not to...

I've just began this program as a complete couch potato. Completed week 1 run 2 ...

Hezzabelle

Graduate•12 years ago

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the long and winding road

this is my first blog just found out how to write one too, am delighted to have run my first ever 20min run and i am thrilled like...

this is my first blog just found out how to write one too, am delighte...

magicdragon

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2012

Not ran for over a month

Brrrrrrrrrrr, winters arrived then (o:

W6R1 - the morning after the night before

Accomplished week 4...at last!

Post graduation run 2, Stepping stone, Mmmmm

W2 R3 - Pushing through.

Strength & Flexibility podcasts - Laura again!

W2R3 - Shoes maketh the run

W4R2 - Whoops disaster.- and ouch!

W9r3, I'VE DONE IT....5.4K in over 35 mins.

W2R2 done and 3lb lost in a week :)

Speed!

Knee pain!!!!

What speed should i be running?

I'm back - ignorance is bliss

The continuing attempt at a sub 27min 5K

Week 3 geting nowhere fast...or quite slowly

W6R1 . . . . phew!

Wk2 Repeat

Sometimes it's hard to be sensible....

Is it wise to train for 10K?

Am I a proper graduate if I can't run 5K in 30 mins?

Weather almost put me off

Fed up

W1 R3 done!

Am I the only one who talks to Laura ?

I'm a prize muppet !! My own worst enemy

Week 9 run 1.....finally!

How much is "too much"?

the long and winding road

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