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Week one done!

Completed run 3 tonight, was still quite warm so was lovely and red by the time I finished. Really feeling motivated and looking forward to next week! Never...

Completed run 3 tonight, was still quite warm so was lovely and red by the time ...

Saisb

•12 years ago

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Wk1 R2

Ok..I realy struggled this morning and had to drag myself out of bed. I didn't have any enthusiasm to run today but there it was this nagging voice inside my...

Ok..I realy struggled this morning and had to drag myself out of bed. I didn't h...

Running2

•12 years ago

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First Week

This week I have started the program NHS as I come back to work as well after giving birth in April of my twin girls. Not easy but we are now Friday and I am...

This week I have started the program NHS as I come back to work as well after gi...

Stephanie1976

Graduate•12 years ago

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First post graduation run.

Well I did it,all on my own. Wasn't sure how I would manage without Laura in my ear, but i took my own playlist and a timer and I got round ok. It was a...

Well I did it,all on my own. Wasn't sure how I would manage without Laura in my...

unfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Oh that was harsh. I dare not describe the sweat that left my body (sorry to all the passers by) But hey I did it!! I will NOT be beaten. Now im 'resting' in...

Oh that was harsh. I dare not describe the sweat that left my body (sorry to all...

sonicsplodge

Graduate•12 years ago

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Feeling proud!

I've just completed W2 R3 and am very happy! I didn't think I would get past the first run of week one, having always convinced myself since PE lessons at...

I've just completed W2 R3 and am very happy! I didn't think I would get past ...

nickinocki

•12 years ago

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W9R2 - Take 2....

After this morning's debarcle (see previous blog) I came home from work determined to complete this run today. And I did - the full 30 minutes. I even sped...

After this morning's debarcle (see previous blog) I came home from work determin...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Done it! and these are a few of my favourite things:

Gym closed for W2r3 so husband volunteered to go in front of my first run outside he could clean up dog mess ahead of my run! Celebrating my 61st birthday...

Gym closed for W2r3 so husband volunteered to go in front of my first run outsid...

happierswimming

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 run

Just come back from week 7 - 2nd run, so much better than the last one, was about to give up felt sick loads last time and even my hand tingled which was odd,...

Just come back from week 7 - 2nd run, so much better than the last one, was abou...

littlejan

Graduate•12 years ago

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Help for tight calves?

I'm at Wk3R6 so 25 mins running and my calves are really starting to get tight. I'm surprised I've not had problems before this week, even with the 20 mins run...

I'm at Wk3R6 so 25 mins running and my calves are really starting to get tight. ...

suki_007

Graduate•12 years ago

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Someone's got to ask the stupid questions!

But how am I suppose to use the new podcasts? :-) I know it can't be rocket science so feeling rather stupid asking! Do we do 1 Stepping stone, one speed...

But how am I suppose to use the new podcasts? :-) I know it can't be rocket sc...

Elizadolots

Graduate•12 years ago

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Thank you Laura, the NHS and fellow C25Kers!!! I finally did it!!!!!!!!!

Well after 10 weeks ish i have finally graduated!!! I have just got in from w9r3!! during the run i nearly burst in to tears twice lol!! I can't believe...

Well after 10 weeks ish i have finally graduated!!! I have just got in from w9r3...

shellieboots

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5: Run 2 did not set the stage for Run 3 :(

I know there have been a lot of posts about week 5 run 3, and quite frankly, just given the experiences of people who've been there and the fact that I'd come...

I know there have been a lot of posts about week 5 run 3, and quite frankly, jus...

RachNJ

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 completed!!

Week 7 was tough, I did the final week of week 6 (25 mins) and felt great. Then I started week 7 and it was like I had a little devil on my shoulder telling...

Week 7 was tough, I did the final week of week 6 (25 mins) and felt great. Then...

peggy-jean

Graduate•12 years ago

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One run from graduating and .... disaster :(

I have been a bit quiet for the last week. I was due to graduate last weekend and on Friday got back from my run and I've hurt my back :( I've always had an...

I have been a bit quiet for the last week. I was due to graduate last weekend an...

Barney019

Graduate•12 years ago

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C25K+ for graduates launched

Take your running to the next level with new 5K+ podcast series for Couch to 5K graduates. http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/running-podcast.aspx...

Take your running to the next level with new 5K+ podcast series for Couch to 5K ...

Eddieha

•12 years ago

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Have got so far cannot believe it!

Well Week 7 / Run 3 complete! When I started I thought that I would quit after first week but I have not and I am so proud of myself! Even after 10 days away...

Well Week 7 / Run 3 complete! When I started I thought that I would quit after f...

debs1664

•12 years ago

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Keep On Running!

I started my second week today! To be honest I can't believe I have stuck with it but I'm now really enjoying it. I had brain surgery last Dec and had been...

I started my second week today! To be honest I can't believe I have stuck with i...

LittleMac

•12 years ago

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Whoop, cry or leap in the air! I am now a runner

I had seen the posts from people when Laura says you are now a runner. I never thought that I would ever get there but Laura has just said the same thing to...

I had seen the posts from people when Laura says you are now a runner. I never t...

FluffyPigeon

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9r3 done, done, done!

After a few weeks of doing two runs a week, I decided to do three this week to finish the programme before the weekend- now I can celebrate! I have to walk a...

After a few weeks of doing two runs a week, I decided to do three this week to f...

happierswimming

Graduate•12 years ago

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Sore Shins ??

Im only in week one but ive sore shins i notice it most when im on my knees changing babies bums - will it get easier ?

Im only in week one but ive sore shins i notice it most when im on my knees chan...

dwalters81

•12 years ago

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Graduation run and the best one yet (motivated by our amazing olympians!)

Well, I've just completed week 9 run 3 and I am so happy to have graduated! I must have looked an odd sight thinking I had 10 minutes left when Laura announced...

Well, I've just completed week 9 run 3 and I am so happy to have graduated! I mu...

tcaldwell75

Graduate•12 years ago

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Didnt think i'd stick it out BUT Week1 Run2 COMPLETE

Didnt feel too good yesterday was gonna bottle it so thought ah take the dog out as at least if i didnt run id still need to go for a decent walk Well i...

Didnt feel too good yesterday was gonna bottle it so thought ah take the dog out...

dwalters81

•12 years ago

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I've downloaded Couch to 5K+! Laura's back!

As I've just one more run to do before graduating (yay!) I've been looking for the next step...and I think I've found it!...

As I've just one more run to do before graduating (yay!) I've been looking for t...

Brompette

Graduate•12 years ago

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Please don't let me drop out again...

A few months ago, I almost got to the end of week 3 and then had to stop. I ran on the Monday and Wednesday, then had a sniffle on the Thursday night. By...

A few months ago, I almost got to the end of week 3 and then had to stop. I ran...

Prince_of_Cats

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Finished!

Very short blog, I'm afraid. Just don't have time over the summer school holidays to type proper ones. I finished week 5 today! 20 minutes of non stop...

Very short blog, I'm afraid. Just don't have time over the summer school holiday...

MuirDragonne

•12 years ago

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Just keeping on keeping on, but.....

....it delivered a Personal Best this morning. 10K, non-stop, 56mins 5 secs. Must be inspired by the Olympics!

....it delivered a Personal Best this morning. 10K, non-stop, 56mins 5 secs. M...

OldNed

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 complete

Little Miss Dither raised her head again this morning. Having done W1R2 and a kettlebell class on Wednesday, followed by a spin class yesterday my thighs and...

Little Miss Dither raised her head again this morning. Having done W1R2 and a ke...

UKDana

•12 years ago

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W9R2... FAIL - I blame the dog!!

What a morning! Early start, to make sure I had time to walk my 2 dogs before my run so was out and about with them by 5.30am. 5 minutes into the walk one...

What a morning! Early start, to make sure I had time to walk my 2 dogs before m...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Joining in at Week 5

So this is my first blog post. I've really enjoyed reading everyones blogs but didnt think id end up sharing but i've got to the point in the programme where i...

So this is my first blog post. I've really enjoyed reading everyones blogs but d...

ewoollard

•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2012

Week one done!

Wk1 R2

First Week

First post graduation run.

Week 4 run 1

Feeling proud!

W9R2 - Take 2....

Done it! and these are a few of my favourite things:

Week 7 run

Help for tight calves?

Someone's got to ask the stupid questions!

Thank you Laura, the NHS and fellow C25Kers!!! I finally did it!!!!!!!!!

Week 5: Run 2 did not set the stage for Run 3 :(

Week 7 completed!!

One run from graduating and .... disaster :(

C25K+ for graduates launched

Have got so far cannot believe it!

Keep On Running!

Whoop, cry or leap in the air! I am now a runner

W9r3 done, done, done!

Sore Shins ??

Graduation run and the best one yet (motivated by our amazing olympians!)

Didnt think i'd stick it out BUT Week1 Run2 COMPLETE

I've downloaded Couch to 5K+! Laura's back!

Please don't let me drop out again...

Week 5 Finished!

Just keeping on keeping on, but.....

Week 1 complete

W9R2... FAIL - I blame the dog!!

Joining in at Week 5

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