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Tried Laura's "Stamina" tonight

I didn't find it helped with my motivation when Laura said I'm nearly at the end of a session to then be told I would now be moving on to an even faster...

I didn't find it helped with my motivation when Laura said I'm nearly at the end...

Heartboy

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8R1

Today's run did not go well - I was experiencing pretty severe abdominal colic by around 28 minutes, and so had to stop running. I've decided to count it...

Today's run did not go well - I was experiencing pretty severe abdominal colic b...

winged_trainers

•12 years ago

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2nd time around

About few weeks ago I started the Couch to 5 K. Did my first day then my back started flaring up. That put me on the side lines for some time. I am back. Went...

About few weeks ago I started the Couch to 5 K. Did my first day then my back st...

marbar

•12 years ago

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Week 8 .....Third Attempt!!

I start for the third attempt at Week 8. It's not that the runs (28 mins) are difficult it's just that with injury, busy at work and last week exhaustion that...

I start for the third attempt at Week 8. It's not that the runs (28 mins) are di...

paulbirch

Graduate•12 years ago

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5k+ = a little apprehensive!

I graduated about a week and a half ago and haven't been for a run since... very naughty i know, however i haven't been too well! I'll be going on my...

I graduated about a week and a half ago and haven't been for a run since... very...

shellieboots

Graduate•12 years ago

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New here - Day 1 of Week 1 :D

Hiay All, I'm Becs and today I started Week 1.Phewf it was tough - but I managed it and after a shower i felt amazing and my mood has been up all...

Hiay All, I'm Becs and today I started Week 1.Phewf it was tough - bu...

EatenMessJoggingfit

•12 years ago

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Couch to 5k+ blogs area

Some of you will have noticed this already, but we've set up an area of the blogs section specifically for Couch to 5k+ discussions. If you're a graduate, when...

Some of you will have noticed this already, but we've set up an area of the blog...

JR21

•12 years ago

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New to the community and just started week 2!

Hi! My name is Gayle and I am from Kansas. I just started last week using the run double app. on my smart phone. I must say, 60 seconds sounded like a...

Hi! My name is Gayle and I am from Kansas. I just started last week using the ...

gdeann

Graduate•12 years ago

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Speed in km

I'm on week 5 and now that I can run a little I've started to think about speed - I want to make sure mine counts as running! I run on a treadmill and just go...

I'm on week 5 and now that I can run a little I've started to think about speed ...

beatasthma

•12 years ago

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Lazy student - Week 1, first run...phew

Hey guys, I'm Dave, I'm 20. As a student I'd say I was victim to too many vodka calories, junk food and microwave meals. I'm overweight, not hugely, by BMI is...

Hey guys, I'm Dave, I'm 20. As a student I'd say I was victim to too many vodka ...

davidjarnold

•12 years ago

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Week 5 Trilogy - reboot

That was hard. It had been seven hours and ten days, since... my previous run. Seven hours and ten days of slobbing around not bothering but today I went...

That was hard. It had been seven hours and ten days, since... my previous ...

stevecramp

•12 years ago

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Sorry Laura

I have not long graduated and was really looking forward to the next set of podcasts as I have no will power and need someone there pushing me along. So last...

I have not long graduated and was really looking forward to the next set of podc...

unfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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HELP - stop and now cant get started

I stopped after week two and started again but then stopped due to weather and now i cant get back into the rythym of running again - did joing the gym and go...

I stopped after week two and started again but then stopped due to weather and n...

melnaugh

•12 years ago

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C25K to a healthier life!

I began my C25K journey in March, weighing 304lbs (21st9), with a blood pressure reading of a rather high 133 over 98. Today i had my blood pressure...

I began my C25K journey in March, weighing 304lbs (21st9), with a blood pressure...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 9 run 2: Just one more run to go

Today I finished my second 30 minutes run. It is really hard and I finished sweating and puffing but I did it! I cannot believe that I am just one run from...

Today I finished my second 30 minutes run. It is really hard and I finished swea...

arita

•12 years ago

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Aching Knees.

I am a C25km graduate but experiencing aching/stiff knees for 1-2 days after each run.Some Ibuprofen normally helps.Should I just ignore this and carry on or...

I am a C25km graduate but experiencing aching/stiff knees for 1-2 days after eac...

vengadriver

Graduate•12 years ago

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C25km+ Speed

I did this podcast twice today back to back (32 minutes running time) really enjoyed it and was so proud of how fast I could run on the fast 1 minute...

I did this podcast twice today back to back (32 minutes running time) really enj...

vengadriver

Graduate•12 years ago

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My shiny green graduation badge is here!

My face lit up when I just checked and saw it there next to my name. It feels great and I'm still beaming after my last run on Saturday. Keep on running...

My face lit up when I just checked and saw it there next to my name. It feels gr...

welshwoman56

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just Checking In - Still Not Progressed past Week 1

Truth be told ive been ill bad knee terrible tummy spams having me doubled over, I have an appt with the doctor thise evening and will see what is said and...

Truth be told ive been ill bad knee terrible tummy spams having me doubled over,...

dwalters81

•12 years ago

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W9D3 done!! After my C23.8K...

I finished week 9, day 3 yesterday, and it was hot and hard, but I did it, and I'm so so pleased I found this programme. 9 weeks ago I would get winded running...

I finished week 9, day 3 yesterday, and it was hot and hard, but I did it, and I...

Zubenelgenubi

Graduate•12 years ago

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Nice but sloooow

A strange run from start to finish! I began feeling stiff and not properly warmed up, it took until about half way to get into a rhythm and to start to feel...

A strange run from start to finish! I began feeling stiff and not properly warm...

Moosele

Graduate•12 years ago

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damn so disappointing sigh sigh sigh

Just been out for a run and am on 3rd run week 8, I only managed 15 mins then went home, it is the first time since first starting this prog that I have had to...

Just been out for a run and am on 3rd run week 8, I only managed 15 mins then we...

littlejan

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 not getting any easier RANT!!!

Although this is my w9r2, it is now my third 30 min run (I used the 10k app instead of c25k on week8r3 which was 30 minutes instead of 28) Jeez... This is not...

Although this is my w9r2, it is now my third 30 min run (I used the 10k app inst...

Ilovechocolate

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

I completed the first of Week 2's runs this morning. I was a bit nervous because I'd totally fluffed up the first run of W1 (couldn't get the pace right at...

I completed the first of Week 2's runs this morning. I was a bit nervous because...

Aseesi

•12 years ago

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W9 R3 completed - just about - can I call myself a graduate?

I went on holiday determined to do my graduation run while I was there but couldn't find the time. I did do lots of swimming and walking. So a week late I...

I went on holiday determined to do my graduation run while I was there but could...

flowerbox

Graduate•12 years ago

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Heel down first??? Are you sure?

Hello everyone! I'm new ish and started week 2 last week. I was out of breath in week 1 but couldn't wait to get started on week 2! Well, W2R1 was done and...

Hello everyone! I'm new ish and started week 2 last week. I was out of breath ...

justkeepgoing

Graduate•12 years ago

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A Ramble About a Run.

I've been a bit quiet on here recently, have been spending far too much time on my laptop so decided to try & go cold turkey for a while. It's harder than you...

I've been a bit quiet on here recently, have been spending far too much time on ...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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Should I eat more on the days I run?

I have just started a healthy eating plan and am eating around 1800 calories a day. I have a fast metabolism so this is enough for me to loose weight however...

I have just started a healthy eating plan and am eating around 1800 calories a d...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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Used Speed Podcast for the first time.

I used the Speed Podcast for the first time this morning and although I have been doing interval training myself for some time now this was a lovely change cos...

I used the Speed Podcast for the first time this morning and although I have bee...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5, here come the nerves :o(

Just been out and done my last run of week 4, It felt harder than the previous 2 runs but I haven't slept too well for a couple of days, and I've felt tired...

Just been out and done my last run of week 4, It felt harder than the previous 2...

sinope82

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2012

Tried Laura's "Stamina" tonight

W8R1

2nd time around

Week 8 .....Third Attempt!!

5k+ = a little apprehensive!

New here - Day 1 of Week 1 :D

Couch to 5k+ blogs area

New to the community and just started week 2!

Speed in km

Lazy student - Week 1, first run...phew

Week 5 Trilogy - reboot

Sorry Laura

HELP - stop and now cant get started

C25K to a healthier life!

week 9 run 2: Just one more run to go

Aching Knees.

C25km+ Speed

My shiny green graduation badge is here!

Just Checking In - Still Not Progressed past Week 1

W9D3 done!! After my C23.8K...

Nice but sloooow

damn so disappointing sigh sigh sigh

Week 9 not getting any easier RANT!!!

Week 2 Run 1

W9 R3 completed - just about - can I call myself a graduate?

Heel down first??? Are you sure?

A Ramble About a Run.

Should I eat more on the days I run?

Used Speed Podcast for the first time.

Week 5, here come the nerves :o(

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