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Completed week 6 but struggled on run3-and not much weight loss :-(

So completed Week 6 run 3 yesterday and ..it was a major struggle whereas last Sunday the week 5 20 minute runs wasn't too bad. Does the 25 minutes get easier...

So completed Week 6 run 3 yesterday and ..it was a major struggle whereas last S...

Marnsta

•12 years ago

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Completed week 6 but struggled on run3-and not much weight loss :-(

So completed Week 6 run 3 yesterday and ..it was a major struggle whereas last Sunday the week 5 20 minute runs wasn't too bad. Does the 25 minutes get easier...

So completed Week 6 run 3 yesterday and ..it was a major struggle whereas last S...

Marnsta

•12 years ago

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Knee update

I've just had a tear in my eye watching Bridget Foster-Hylton crash to the floor after losing the hurdles qualifier. :( She looked so devastated. While I'll...

I've just had a tear in my eye watching Bridget Foster-Hylton crash to the floor...

sercreative

•12 years ago

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week 9 run 1

well i'm on the last week of the pod cast and i can not belive that i'm going to run for 30 mins (that is if i can crack it) this program is great , i feel...

well i'm on the last week of the pod cast and i can not belive that i'm going to...

yorky52

Graduate•12 years ago

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Starting Week 1 today. First Run tomorrow!!! Any starting 'buddies' out there?

Looking forward to starting back on the road to fitness. I've just turned 40 and decided to change my life! I'm 5'9" tall and over 18 stone. Looking to the...

Looking forward to starting back on the road to fitness. I've just turned 40 ...

OliversDad

•12 years ago

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W2R1 - lots of little niggles

At the end of W1R3 I was convinced I'd not be able to manage running for 90 seconds but I've just completed W2R1 and managed every single one of the 90 second...

At the end of W1R3 I was convinced I'd not be able to manage running for 90 seco...

UKDana

•12 years ago

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Just graduated - and ran 5K too!! Woo hoo!!

I'd planned my final run of c25k this morning, but knew I hadn't run 5k in the half hour - nothing like it! So today I thought I'd run the Cardiff Parkrun...

I'd planned my final run of c25k this morning, but knew I hadn't run 5k in the h...

Brompette

Graduate•12 years ago

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Stepping Stone.....

Oh my goodness, tried Stepping Stone on the the new 5k+ podcast this morning, and it nearly killed me!! I knew even once I graduated I was a slow runner, but...

Oh my goodness, tried Stepping Stone on the the new 5k+ podcast this morning, an...

samjf25

Graduate•12 years ago

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Are Men's Trainer Sizes The Same As Women's?

Does anyone know if there is a size difference? I know they ate a little wider but having Googled for info on the sizes there is no clear answer lol - some say...

Does anyone know if there is a size difference? I know they ate a little wider b...

fillyfoo

•12 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 - what went wrong?

... I felt so darn proud of myself after run 3 of Wk6, I handled the 25 minutes quite well (nearly bursting into song to the music at one point) & was as high...

... I felt so darn proud of myself after run 3 of Wk6, I handled the 25 minutes...

notbad

Graduate•12 years ago

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Race for Life -5K

Hi Me and my two sisters managed to jog 5K race for life in Nottingham yesterday due to this programme - stick with it, it works!!

Hi Me and my two sisters managed to jog 5K race for life in Nottingham yesterd...

jillbecky

•12 years ago

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WK4R1 - Again!

Got my gait analysed over the weekend, with the hope that it would stop the pain in my hip. Apparently my lovely Sketchers trainers aren't supportive enough...

Got my gait analysed over the weekend, with the hope that it would stop the pain...

virtualrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week one complete

Just got back from wk1 r3. I managed to keep going and must have moved a little faster than run 2 as I got farther into the park this time. Off to the the...

Just got back from wk1 r3. I managed to keep going and must have moved a little...

nellmc

Graduate•12 years ago

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Newbie runner just completed W2R1

I'm loving this support community and the C25K program! I've lost three stone since Easter and wanted to find a way to increase my fitness. I'm a dog walker so...

I'm loving this support community and the C25K program! I've lost three stone si...

carolinew

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 day 3

I read questions and blogs for the first time last week as I had hit a wall and was looking for advice. I asked for advice as I attempted the 20 min run and...

I read questions and blogs for the first time last week as I had hit a wall and ...

Debbyp69

•12 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3 didnt happen and feeling bad

Pleased to say family do went well, I did not over indulge it also helped that 3 of my inlaws are following slimming world so much of the spread was SW...

Pleased to say family do went well, I did not over indulge it also helped that ...

dwalters81

•12 years ago

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Ready for Week 9! Woo hoo!!!

I have completed week 8 and my third run was great. I ran with my husband who is also doing the programme, and my terrier Ruby. We decided to run in the woods...

I have completed week 8 and my third run was great. I ran with my husband who is...

welshwoman56

Graduate•12 years ago

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Ankle - some progress

Well just entering third week after breaking ankle arms and right leg gaining strength but left leg already losing muscle. I am now able to weight bear...

Well just entering third week after breaking ankle arms and right leg gaining st...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hi All, I'm home, not run for 2 whole weeks - eeeekkkk!!

Well I'm home and have had a lovely holiday with my little granddaughter. Done no running but have walked miles and miles. If I find my mojo which I think is...

Well I'm home and have had a lovely holiday with my little granddaughter. Done n...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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I can't believe I'm on Week 5 already...

It doesn't seem that long ago since I was panicking about running for 3 minutes, and now I'm able to run for 3 sets of 5 minutes! Ok, it's hardly Olympic...

It doesn't seem that long ago since I was panicking about running for 3 minutes,...

hannahgall

•12 years ago

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Back on track (the power of the blog..... I hope!)

So... I'm hoping that you will all hold me accountable for what I am about to write, the idea is that because I have told you all that I am back on the...

So... I'm hoping that you will all hold me accountable for what I am about to wr...

nicolaclaire

•12 years ago

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bad run + animal spotting

What is it with me and the longer runs??? Aaaarrgghhh!!! Stupid 20 minutes... I went out after a heavy rain and the sky was a beautiful eerie yellow. I...

What is it with me and the longer runs??? Aaaarrgghhh!!! Stupid 20 minutes... ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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10 miles ? Eeek!

Last weekend, I managed 10.88km (about 6.2 miles) with lots of walking (and a bit of getting lost). I felt worn out afterwards ! On Tuesday at running...

Last weekend, I managed 10.88km (about 6.2 miles) with lots of walking (and a b...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Tilly1 graduation run complete! Terriers...

haven't graduated :( Day of W9R2 was so hot, I thought it wasn't fair to take them too, although they came on my W9R1 and 3. Went out yesterday but short of...

haven't graduated :( Day of W9R2 was so hot, I thought it wasn't fair to take th...

tilly1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Break for holiday

Hi I'm new to this forum. I'm on week 4 of C25K, I'll be doing my second run tomorrow. I've got a holiday coming up, two weeks in hot sunny Ibiza. I should...

Hi I'm new to this forum. I'm on week 4 of C25K, I'll be doing my second run tom...

BettyJane

Graduate•12 years ago

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Own playlist? Sort of worked.

Set out this morning with husband who wanted to try the flat towpath for his w9r2. I graduated over a week ago and wanted to try a playlist of music instead...

Set out this morning with husband who wanted to try the flat towpath for his w9r...

juliebee

Graduate•12 years ago

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Migraine damn

Had a great run Friday 2nd run of week 7, went out for a meal had one big and one small glass of wine, and had a migraine now since Friday night, hasnt...

Had a great run Friday 2nd run of week 7, went out for a meal had one big and o...

littlejan

Graduate•12 years ago

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newbie ! help

hi all new to this c25k gonna do my first session tommorrow an this is goin to sound silly but am going to be doing it on the prom so halfway through do i turn...

hi all new to this c25k gonna do my first session tommorrow an this is goin to s...

shivvy

•12 years ago

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So i'm new to this community and dont understand how it works... Where is the podcasts? Where is my proposed timetable/schedule??

Tedmoseby

•12 years ago

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Week 5 run 2. Progress at last!

Just got in from week 5 run 2 and had to blog right away, I am so ridiculously pleased with my self. Only gone and run for 8 minutes none stop TWICE! Never...

Just got in from week 5 run 2 and had to blog right away, I am so ridiculously p...

Skandia

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2012

Completed week 6 but struggled on run3-and not much weight loss :-(

Completed week 6 but struggled on run3-and not much weight loss :-(

Knee update

week 9 run 1

Starting Week 1 today. First Run tomorrow!!! Any starting 'buddies' out there?

W2R1 - lots of little niggles

Just graduated - and ran 5K too!! Woo hoo!!

Stepping Stone.....

Are Men's Trainer Sizes The Same As Women's?

Week 7 Run 1 - what went wrong?

Race for Life -5K

WK4R1 - Again!

Week one complete

Newbie runner just completed W2R1

Week 5 day 3

Week 1 Run 3 didnt happen and feeling bad

Ready for Week 9! Woo hoo!!!

Ankle - some progress

Hi All, I'm home, not run for 2 whole weeks - eeeekkkk!!

I can't believe I'm on Week 5 already...

Back on track (the power of the blog..... I hope!)

bad run + animal spotting

10 miles ? Eeek!

Tilly1 graduation run complete! Terriers...

Break for holiday

Own playlist? Sort of worked.

Migraine damn

newbie ! help

So i'm new to this community and dont understand how it works... Where is the podcasts? Where is my proposed timetable/schedule??

Week 5 run 2. Progress at last!

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