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I've tried the C25k+ podcasts...

Two blogs in one day, I'm keen. After a rest day I tried the new C25K+ pod-casts today. I was unsure of which one to pick but decided to go with 'Stepping...

Two blogs in one day, I'm keen. After a rest day I tried the new C25K+ pod-casts...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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Can you help?

I was told to let my fat pads rest and recover after running for six months as a weighty fat bloke and completing with Laura. After taking advice from my GP...

I was told to let my fat pads rest and recover after running for six months as a...

Seriouslyfatbloke

•12 years ago

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Wk 1 R2 done!

Was a bit reluctant about going out today - my legs still stiff and achy from run1 and climbing spiral staircases up to the towers at a castle yesterday with...

Was a bit reluctant about going out today - my legs still stiff and achy from ru...

nellmc

Graduate•12 years ago

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Final week... and some weight loss news (W9R1)

Thirty minutes today... DONE. I didn't take my Garmin (have decided I will use it intermittently to track progress, but not every time I run). Instead I stuck...

Thirty minutes today... DONE. I didn't take my Garmin (have decided I will use i...

29_and_counting

Graduate•12 years ago

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B210K Wk3R1 - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/206402538

Coming back from injury is quite hard and with a Scottish 10K event coming up in exactly three weeks I want to make sure I am able to complete it but I don't...

Coming back from injury is quite hard and with a Scottish 10K event coming up in...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just about to start any tips

Hi I have never done anything like this downloaded today going out to night where nobody can see me Had two back operations need to loose weight and get fit...

Hi I have never done anything like this downloaded today going out to night wher...

Ballanty

Graduate•12 years ago

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new 5k podcasts

just seen and downloaded the new podcasts thankyou to laura and co:) havent listened to them yet but how r we supposed to be using them? alternate them, just...

just seen and downloaded the new podcasts thankyou to laura and co:) havent list...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Park Run

I made my Park Run début this morning. I did about 3K before I had to walk but after just a little rest I ran again. I came dead last in 37m 45s but some...

I made my Park Run début this morning. I did about 3K before I had to walk but ...

Moosele

Graduate•12 years ago

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Did it!

Well that's me completed W9R3! I began C25K on 4/6/12 and completed it on 4/8/12. It hasn't been easy with Achilles tendinitis on my left and tendon problems...

Well that's me completed W9R3! I began C25K on 4/6/12 and completed it on 4/8/12...

Angel108

Graduate•12 years ago

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GRADUATION!!!!

Done it! W9R3 completed this morning and I am on top of the world! Planned to finish Thursday morning in the gym before work but didn't sleep well the night...

Done it! W9R3 completed this morning and I am on top of the world! Planned to fi...

BJR67BJR

•12 years ago

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Solid performance!

Haven't blogged (about running) for a couple of weeks so what's been going on? Still going to my local running club every Tuesday and still loving it,...

Haven't blogged (about running) for a couple of weeks so what's been going on? ...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 done and can't quite believe it.

Run 3 went less well than Week 7 and the first 2 runs of this week, but am still feeling both amazed and really good. Not going to dwell on why today's run...

Run 3 went less well than Week 7 and the first 2 runs of this week, but am still...

annmonty

Graduate•12 years ago

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Sitting on the sidelines for a while

Did my usual run on wednesday, felt slight twinge on inner part of left ankle. Nothing after the run, so off I go on friday, same twinge into the first km,...

Did my usual run on wednesday, felt slight twinge on inner part of left ankle. N...

Burstcouch

Graduate•12 years ago

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How long is too long between runs?

I'm away at the moment and have been knocked for six by the heat. I fully intended to get at least one run in during my 10days away but it's not looking...

I'm away at the moment and have been knocked for six by the heat. I fully intend...

beatasthma

•12 years ago

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W4R2

Someone said it gets easier...well excuse me but WHEN? just finished a 12 hr night shift then got home to Run/walk...am shattered but hey the park is empty at...

Someone said it gets easier...well excuse me but WHEN? just finished a 12 hr ni...

sonicsplodge

Graduate•12 years ago

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Up a hill? Running? You must be mad!

C25K is over *sobs* & I braved my first run on Thursday as a free person and bravely decided to change my route .... oops! The start of my run was weird and I...

C25K is over *sobs* & I braved my first run on Thursday as a free person and bra...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7, Run 1

So, this was the second 25 minute run. It seemed harder today than the previous. I did run extra this week, so I wonder if I am just tired. Taking tomorrow...

So, this was the second 25 minute run. It seemed harder today than the previous...

NewbieLisa

Graduate•12 years ago

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ADVERT

Ok who let the advertiser in the front door??? Can an Admin block him/her/It

sonicsplodge

Graduate•12 years ago

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Can't believe we have just done that

Both my wife and I completed wk5 run 2 8 minute runs. Been worrying about it all day but we planned our route and off we went, spurred each other on and...

Both my wife and I completed wk5 run 2 8 minute runs. Been worrying about it all...

Jimbob74

Graduate•12 years ago

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4 Weeks down, 5 to go... But is anyone watching the Olympic 10k?

I felt pretty chuffed when I managed to run a wee bit faster today to finish week 4, but right now I'm watching the Olympics and feeling a bit like... an...

I felt pretty chuffed when I managed to run a wee bit faster today to finish wee...

hannahgall

•12 years ago

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Week 5, Run 3 - where's my gold medal?

Did it! I was in two minds whether to attempt this today, my mind is on other things plus I've started taking various medication. I wasn't going to bother. I...

Did it! I was in two minds whether to attempt this today, my mind is on other th...

stevecramp

•12 years ago

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Finally managed to download new podcasts from iTunes

I have been tearing my hair out trying to download and the new C25K+ and Strength and Flexibility podcasts into my iPhone. I had previously assumed it was...

I have been tearing my hair out trying to download and the new C25K+ and Strengt...

Joysmum

Graduate•12 years ago

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My Badge!

I confess. I am ridiculously excited about my graduate badge.

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Almost didn't run today..

I'm normally out at 6am to run so when I woke at 7.15, I wasn't too happy. My phone's playing up, the alarm symbol was there, as large as life, it just hadn't...

I'm normally out at 6am to run so when I woke at 7.15, I wasn't too happy. My ph...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

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Want a laugh ...well it made me chuckle !

Well there I was in the gym counting the seconds off on my 90 second run (W2R3) and along came Jess Ennis on the TV I was getting knackered then I was running...

Well there I was in the gym counting the seconds off on my 90 second run (W2R3) ...

redfacewoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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Olympics Heptathlon...

Nothing to do with C25K, I'm afraid, but I'm just SO impressed with the women heptathlon competitors, especially Jessica Ennis. I'm getting quite emotional...

Nothing to do with C25K, I'm afraid, but I'm just SO impressed with the women he...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk5 run 3 not too bad..

because I run by myself, I don't normally talk so when I overtook someone walking to work, I managed to say 'you'll overtake me up the hill' and give a...

because I run by myself, I don't normally talk so when I overtook someone walkin...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - Done!!!!

I am so happy! Inspired by the Team GB gold rush today, I had a go at the 20 minutes and did it. Yay!!! I feel like I've just won a gold medal. I wanted to...

I am so happy! Inspired by the Team GB gold rush today, I had a go at the 20 min...

Scipio

Graduate•12 years ago

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Food and sports drink?

Do you have any advise on diet? I mean more protein and the day you recover other type of food? And shall I take a sports drink?

Do you have any advise on diet? I mean more protein and the day you recover othe...

Stephanie1976

Graduate•12 years ago

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Weekend?

Hi, I have done week 1 - 3 trainning. Now I let go saturday and sunday and I will start week 2 only Monday? sorry for my ignorance :P Thanks for people who...

Hi, I have done week 1 - 3 trainning. Now I let go saturday and sunday and I wil...

Stephanie1976

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2012

I've tried the C25k+ podcasts...

Can you help?

Wk 1 R2 done!

Final week... and some weight loss news (W9R1)

B210K Wk3R1 - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/206402538

Just about to start any tips

new 5k podcasts

Park Run

Did it!

GRADUATION!!!!

Solid performance!

Week 8 done and can't quite believe it.

Sitting on the sidelines for a while

How long is too long between runs?

W4R2

Up a hill? Running? You must be mad!

Week 7, Run 1

ADVERT

Can't believe we have just done that

4 Weeks down, 5 to go... But is anyone watching the Olympic 10k?

Week 5, Run 3 - where's my gold medal?

Finally managed to download new podcasts from iTunes

My Badge!

Almost didn't run today..

Want a laugh ...well it made me chuckle !

Olympics Heptathlon...

Wk5 run 3 not too bad..

Week 5 Run 3 - Done!!!!

Food and sports drink?

Weekend?

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