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Not run for almost a week :o(

I did w8r2 on Monday. On Tuesday the wnd was blowing a gale and it was persisting it down, so I decided to stay in bed rather than run. It was the same...

I did w8r2 on Monday. On Tuesday the wnd was blowing a gale and it was persisti...

Nix1970

•12 years ago

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Week 7 done!

Well off I went this morning for my 25 minute run, which is along the promenade near home to a half way point 12 1/2 mins and back, but on a few occasions I...

Well off I went this morning for my 25 minute run, which is along the promenade ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Stepping stone - sweatathon

I graduated a few weeks ago and have been increasing the length of time I was running - was up to 42 mins and feeling very pleased with myself. I thought the...

I graduated a few weeks ago and have been increasing the length of time I was ru...

Minke

•12 years ago

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C25k+ Speed!!!!!

I did the Speed c25k+ podcast yesterday morning, having completed the stepping stone a couple of days ago. Its saving grace is how short it is. The podcast is...

I did the Speed c25k+ podcast yesterday morning, having completed the stepping s...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk 1 run 2 I feel on top of the world With my magic cream

Hi all Nearly didn't do second run as legs were hurting but did it yesterday it seemed a bit better than my first run But today I wake up and I feel...

Hi all Nearly didn't do second run as legs were hurting but did it yesterday...

Ballanty

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R2 after 4 hrs sleep,not good!

Been under pressure with sewing this week and was meeting family to deliver the goods! This meant staying up half the night and then, thank goodness, my alarm...

Been under pressure with sewing this week and was meeting family to deliver the ...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduated at last whoop whoop! Oh and a few tears!!

So I've gone and finished my final run and graduated today yee haa!! Its taken me a while- about 12 weeks due to work commitments some weeks when I could only...

So I've gone and finished my final run and graduated today yee haa!! Its taken ...

Barney019

Graduate•12 years ago

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WkR3 Looming Closer!

Completed W5R2 today. Found it a bit hard but managable. Really want to get R3 over and done with as that's the one that's bothering me most - fingers crossed...

Completed W5R2 today. Found it a bit hard but managable. Really want to get R3 o...

thepadre

Graduate•12 years ago

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Working towards the Drymen 10K

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/208263189 It was going to be 10k but what a lovely evening when I went out after 9pm! 18c, ok, a tad warm, and 95%...

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/208263189 It was going to be 10k but what ...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Me and my running buddy!

My 7 year old is currently obsessed with the Olympics and has been in 'training' by running laps of the garden and doing chin ups on his high up bed! So when...

My 7 year old is currently obsessed with the Olympics and has been in 'training'...

pingle

Graduate•12 years ago

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Pulse vs Blood Pressure

As I seem to be confusing myself massively via Google, I'm hoping you guys will be able to help me please.......I am 35, overweight, but otherwise fit and...

As I seem to be confusing myself massively via Google, I'm hoping you guys will ...

fillyfoo

•12 years ago

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Not as fit as I thought I was, but I loved my first run!

I started c25k today and cheated a bit by starting on week 2. I regularly walk and attended the gym until 3 months ago, but have never been able to run for...

I started c25k today and cheated a bit by starting on week 2. I regularly walk ...

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•12 years ago

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anyone suffered archilles tenderness?

my last run was Sun(due to working lots and tired legs) was hoping to go out this eve. but ive had an achy pain on my left archilles tendon. it started this...

my last run was Sun(due to working lots and tired legs) was hoping to go out thi...

totalbeginner

Graduate•12 years ago

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Well well Week 5 Run 1

Not so scary now are you big 5? I astounded myself quite literally. I was quite aprehensive about doing 5 run 1... But wow...and i do mean WOW.... Hope the...

Not so scary now are you big 5? I astounded myself quite literally. I was quite ...

sonicsplodge

Graduate•12 years ago

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Power walking

Ok so its not running or jogging, but as my ankle has been giving me jip i thought i would try some power walking and to be honest my ankle didn't hurt as...

Ok so its not running or jogging, but as my ankle has been giving me jip i thoug...

aussie-em

•12 years ago

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W7R2

Completed w7R2. This programme seems to work! I'm so delighted with progress and would encourage anyone at an earlier stage to keep going!!!

Completed w7R2. This programme seems to work! I'm so delighted with progress and...

chrissy13

Graduate•12 years ago

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excercising with broken ankle

as if using the frame is not excercise itself. Managed to get to my stationary bike today it is very stable and a bucket seat so felt safe once on. My OH...

as if using the frame is not excercise itself. Managed to get to my stationary...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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This 73year old

I did it, W5 R3, I was very slow but made it, I do hope I can continue. I really feel good afterward and still recover quite quickly:-)

I did it, W5 R3, I was very slow but made it, I do hope I can continue. I reall...

Pat184

Graduate•12 years ago

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Nearly there......

Done first two runs of week 9. One more to go and then I've graduated!! YEAH BABY!!!!

Done first two runs of week 9. One more to go and then I've graduated!! YEAH BAB...

davehedgehog

Graduate•12 years ago

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Some things I found useful

And some things I found useful It’s a great programme and it works. It’s designed to have you exercising vigorously for the 30 minutes recommended for health...

And some things I found useful It’s a great programme and it works. It’s design...

happierswimming

Graduate•12 years ago

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Am I kidding myself about actually running?

I don't think what I do counts as running, sometimes it's barely jogging. Perhaps I have taken Laura too literally when she says a light jog / keep it steady....

I don't think what I do counts as running, sometimes it's barely jogging. Perha...

Soozz

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8

Run 2 of week 8 and I turned on my app to tell me how far I ran. 4.37km so hopefully should make the 5k in week 9!! woohoo bring it on!!

Run 2 of week 8 and I turned on my app to tell me how far I ran. 4.37km so hope...

peggy-jean

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 run...failed twice:(

Oh what an awful second attempt at week 7 run this has been. First attempt was yesterday, all went well up to half way and then I just stopped?!! There was a...

Oh what an awful second attempt at week 7 run this has been. First attempt was y...

Miso_14

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5 R3

Omg!! I cannot believe I just did 20 mins without stopping!! I even swatted away a few flying ants along the way!! Cannot believe how this programme is making...

Omg!! I cannot believe I just did 20 mins without stopping!! I even swatted away...

Run456

Graduate•12 years ago

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Well...I done it!

Finished my Week 9 Run Three on holiday in Lanzarote last Sunday. Ran in a 32 degree afternoon heat (as a challenge!) and managed 30 minutes no problem. I...

Finished my Week 9 Run Three on holiday in Lanzarote last Sunday. Ran in a 32 de...

JohnCassidy

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 8 run 2

I have done two runs of week 8 already. I cannot believe that I can run for 28 minutes now!! I managed to run for 29 minutes today as I wanted to finish the...

I have done two runs of week 8 already. I cannot believe that I can run for 28 m...

arita

•12 years ago

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Do I say Hello to Week to or Stick with Week 1 a little longer

do i give week 2 a shot seen as i got on so well with the final run of week 1 how many of you have done week 2 run 1 and then reverted back to week 1 for a...

do i give week 2 a shot seen as i got on so well with the final run of week 1 ...

dwalters81

•12 years ago

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Delayed Graduation post amongst other things!!

So it's a day later than I expected to post given the blogs were down yesterday (and still seem to be a bit wonky), but now I am posting and my badge is next...

So it's a day later than I expected to post given the blogs were down yesterday ...

runcanada

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk6 run 3

Ive just completed wk6 :-) i did find it tough but i did it. When Laura said im a offical runner, i had a smile from ear to ear. I could not run at all 6wks...

Ive just completed wk6 :-) i did find it tough but i did it. When Laura said im...

feelgood

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk 10 c25k v 5k+

Graduated last week with my first 5k run which took all of the podcast to do so I decided that I would try speeding up by re-doing c25k and running at my usual...

Graduated last week with my first 5k run which took all of the podcast to do so ...

happierswimming

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2012

Not run for almost a week :o(

Week 7 done!

Stepping stone - sweatathon

C25k+ Speed!!!!!

Wk 1 run 2 I feel on top of the world With my magic cream

W6R2 after 4 hrs sleep,not good!

Graduated at last whoop whoop! Oh and a few tears!!

WkR3 Looming Closer!

Working towards the Drymen 10K

Me and my running buddy!

Pulse vs Blood Pressure

Not as fit as I thought I was, but I loved my first run!

anyone suffered archilles tenderness?

Well well Week 5 Run 1

Power walking

W7R2

excercising with broken ankle

This 73year old

Nearly there......

Some things I found useful

Am I kidding myself about actually running?

Week 8

Week 7 run...failed twice:(

W5 R3

Well...I done it!

week 8 run 2

Do I say Hello to Week to or Stick with Week 1 a little longer

Delayed Graduation post amongst other things!!

Wk6 run 3

Wk 10 c25k v 5k+

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