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No more walking, holy cow :-O

I did W6R2 last night. The first 5 minutes were hard. It was hot outside again, and very humid which was not ideal. After the first 5 minutes though, I...

I did W6R2 last night. The first 5 minutes were hard. It was hot outside again...

redsheep

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3R1!!!!!!!

Can't say that I wasn't nervous about this one! I've still got four stone to lose and wondered if I'm being a bit ambitious with the whole program, but I did...

Can't say that I wasn't nervous about this one! I've still got four stone to los...

carolinew

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 - run 1

OK, So I've started blogging a little late here - I feel like I'm on the home stretch now having made it to week 7. I have to admit, I'm a little confused. So...

OK, So I've started blogging a little late here - I feel like I'm on the home st...

Manicfodder

•12 years ago

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Heading into week 9...

My sister and I are now heading into week 9. Although we haven't been running together (just supporting each other by text and calls) we're going to do the...

My sister and I are now heading into week 9. Although we haven't been running to...

Hurler31

•12 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 today but feeling disheartened - it was soooo hard!

Just got back from my second run of week 9 and, although I finished, I found it very very hard. I know I only have one more run to go until I graduate but I'm...

Just got back from my second run of week 9 and, although I finished, I found it ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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How best to tackle the 5k+ podcasts?

I graduated a few weeks ago but think I'll give the 5k+ podcasts a go to try and increase my speed and distance... just wondering are they designed to be used...

I graduated a few weeks ago but think I'll give the 5k+ podcasts a go to try and...

angelmummy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2.

This morning I left the house at 7am to do W5R2. Which I managed and even tried to speed up a little on last couple of minutes of 2nd 8 min run. I got...

This morning I left the house at 7am to do W5R2. Which I managed and even tried ...

BettyJane

Graduate•12 years ago

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End of week 1

So this morning I did my 3rd week 1 run. Calf muscles still really hurt after about the 4th minute of running. I don't know whether I should do a couple more...

So this morning I did my 3rd week 1 run. Calf muscles still really hurt after ab...

WillowFae

Graduate•12 years ago

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The dreaded 3 minute run

I really need to blow my own trumpet right now as I have managed the 3 minute run and I want to thank all of you who have encouraged me - especially before...

I really need to blow my own trumpet right now as I have managed the 3 minute ru...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•12 years ago

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I expect this will be thoroughly unpleasant

I'm a dancer, but I had a year off and have been trying to get back into shape. I'm starting to look more in shape but I know that my aerobic fitness was a...

I'm a dancer, but I had a year off and have been trying to get back into shape. ...

turkfox

•12 years ago

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The End? It had to be at home

I finished W9R3 last week on holiday in Cornwall - but it didn't feel right - so today when i got home I went and did W9R4 which felt the achievement - on my...

I finished W9R3 last week on holiday in Cornwall - but it didn't feel right - so...

bearpadi

Graduate•12 years ago

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If you're having any problems with any run....

Remember: Pain is just weakness leaving the body.

Hurler31

•12 years ago

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How much water do you drink before your runs?

I'm on week 8, I usually try to consume 2 pints before I hit the road.

Hurler31

•12 years ago

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w5 complete

wow just stunned myself and ran for 20 minutes without stopping. Laura was right it is a mental game and you do need faith in your body. After the first 5...

wow just stunned myself and ran for 20 minutes without stopping. Laura was right...

ShaneM

Graduate•12 years ago

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Not ready for this but..nearly time for W7,R1..

W7,R1 tomorrow. Wow, W7 sounds so grown up!! I've got no reason to put it off. If the weather's dry I may go off my dead end lane but I'll have to tell the dog...

W7,R1 tomorrow. Wow, W7 sounds so grown up!! I've got no reason to put it off. I...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

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Not jogged for 3 weeks, any advice?

I have had 3 weeks off from jogging now and am going back to it tomorrow. I have completed the c25k and had been doing 30 mins for a couple of weeks. Just...

I have had 3 weeks off from jogging now and am going back to it tomorrow. I have...

emzylou

Graduate•12 years ago

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Achilles Tendon

Last Wednesday after W4R2 I found that I had a pain behind my left ankle and going slightly up my leg when walking. I think this is possibly the Achilles...

Last Wednesday after W4R2 I found that I had a pain behind my left ankle and goi...

Sanz

•12 years ago

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Please tell me it gets easier!!

Am currently on week 7 and have hit the metaphorical wall. Until now I have to admit to a slight smugness; I have found it all quite easy, even the dreaded...

Am currently on week 7 and have hit the metaphorical wall. Until now I have to a...

miche78

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3

Went to start the run to find I must have left my mp3 player on and the batteries were dead! Should I go home or do the run anyway? Made the right choice and...

Went to start the run to find I must have left my mp3 player on and the batterie...

mark909

Graduate•12 years ago

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C25k Day 2, 12th August 2012

Still ached quite a bit from the first run and some other activities over the weekend, but it was another beautiful morning for a run. As it was Sunday and I...

Still ached quite a bit from the first run and some other activities over the we...

dog3gg

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is anyone doing couch to 5k with a baby?

Hi Everyone, I've just finished week 2 run 2 of the couch-to-5k plan. I run around my local park while pushing my 4-month old baby in a three wheeled jogging...

Hi Everyone, I've just finished week 2 run 2 of the couch-to-5k plan. I run arou...

gailE17

•12 years ago

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Week 1 Done!!!!!

After 8 months of no exercise at all, i've made it through week 1. There are quite a few hills on my route, so I am a bit apprehensive for week 2, perhaps i...

After 8 months of no exercise at all, i've made it through week 1. There are qui...

julien

•12 years ago

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We shall overcome… lots of things

I’m understanding many things about life right now..To get through it one has to become quite the athlete. There are hurdles to jump, bridges to cross,...

I’m understanding many things about life right now..To get through it one has to...

1940sExperiment

•12 years ago

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Wk 6 Run 3 - Laura was right!

Just back from my first 25 minute run. I was very slow i think - bout 4kms including the warm up and cool down - but I DID IT!!!! Laura was right - and I...

Just back from my first 25 minute run. I was very slow i think - bout 4kms inclu...

france46

•12 years ago

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Running in Kenya - after a gap.

I've not run for 3 weeks, too busy and too much travelling. Wasn't sure how far I could run today but gave it a try and ran for 30 minutes!! So, one more run...

I've not run for 3 weeks, too busy and too much travelling. Wasn't sure how far ...

traveltoomuch

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 - complete

I was up to week 5 before but after a number of weeks of unhealthy eating and no exercise except running after the kids I thought it best to go back to week 1!...

I was up to week 5 before but after a number of weeks of unhealthy eating and no...

andielou

•12 years ago

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W1 R3 Done.

Started Cto5k on Tuesday. R1 was not the easiest but I wasn't listening to the podcast and realised that I would need to slow down if I wanted to complete all...

Started Cto5k on Tuesday. R1 was not the easiest but I wasn't listening to the ...

samdavi

•12 years ago

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C25K W1R1- Feeling good... kinda

As a professed "I don't do running exerciser" who avoids the treadmill in the Gym like the plague, I was surprised that I became inspired by the C25K plan and...

As a professed "I don't do running exerciser" who avoids the treadmill in the Gy...

KTMACNESS

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9R3 done - I don't feel like a graduate - but I have learned a lot

So, this morning I completed my final run for C25K, and odd as it sounds, I don't feel like a graduate. This is mainly because a few days away, combined with...

So, this morning I completed my final run for C25K, and odd as it sounds, I don'...

ifnotnow

Graduate•12 years ago

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First 10k race - done! Got my first medal!

I have been planning to do a 10k since graduating in March. Despite diligently having done all the training I was then ill so I couldn't actually do the...

I have been planning to do a 10k since graduating in March. Despite diligentl...

Deryn61

Graduate•12 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2012

No more walking, holy cow :-O

W3R1!!!!!!!

Week 7 - run 1

Heading into week 9...

Week 9 Run 2 today but feeling disheartened - it was soooo hard!

How best to tackle the 5k+ podcasts?

Week 5 Run 2.

End of week 1

The dreaded 3 minute run

I expect this will be thoroughly unpleasant

The End? It had to be at home

If you're having any problems with any run....

How much water do you drink before your runs?

w5 complete

Not ready for this but..nearly time for W7,R1..

Not jogged for 3 weeks, any advice?

Achilles Tendon

Please tell me it gets easier!!

Week 7 Run 3

C25k Day 2, 12th August 2012

Is anyone doing couch to 5k with a baby?

Week 1 Done!!!!!

We shall overcome… lots of things

Wk 6 Run 3 - Laura was right!

Running in Kenya - after a gap.

Week 1 - complete

W1 R3 Done.

C25K W1R1- Feeling good... kinda

W9R3 done - I don't feel like a graduate - but I have learned a lot

First 10k race - done! Got my first medal!

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