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week 5 run 1 only gone and done it!

I've done it week 5 run 1 completed on my second attempt. arms raised in victory and a loud yesss as Laura says 'thats it slow down to a walk'. Felt like I'd...

I've done it week 5 run 1 completed on my second attempt. arms raised in victor...

Skandia

Graduate•12 years ago

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How do you pace yourself?

I've completed the w5r1 so far, and I've noticed that every time I begin a new run milestone, I am over cautious about pacing myself, because I *really* don't...

I've completed the w5r1 so far, and I've noticed that every time I begin a new r...

RachNJ

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just started - wk1 run 1 done!!!

Okay so I've been talking about doing this for a few weeks and said the school hols would be great time to start. Hubbie totally supporting me so I bought the...

Okay so I've been talking about doing this for a few weeks and said the school h...

nellmc

Graduate•12 years ago

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Does anyone have any tips or encouragements for my w6 r3?

Ok So I'm into week 6 and have only just found out about this website/community! Been reading some of the questions and blogs now and have a question to ask/...

Ok So I'm into week 6 and have only just found out about this website/community!...

New_runner

Graduate•12 years ago

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What do you do about hydration during a run? Belt and bottle?

I'm laid up with calf pain at the moment - thankfully disappearing and I hope to get back to running in a week. In the meantime I've realised that I haven't...

I'm laid up with calf pain at the moment - thankfully disappearing and I hope to...

Nevertoolate

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9R2 done - plan to graduate on holiday!

I did my W9R2 first thing this morning. I was very slow and didn't think I'd make it, I've found I don't run at my best first thing but it's usually the most...

I did my W9R2 first thing this morning. I was very slow and didn't think I'd mak...

flowerbox

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1R2 - Done !

Started the Couch 2 5K programme this week, completed run 1 yesterday and run 2 today. Gonna have a day off tomorrow and complete run 3 on Saturday. Don't feel...

Started the Couch 2 5K programme this week, completed run 1 yesterday and run 2 ...

ca66ie99

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 7??

It has been a while since my last blog entry. In that time I did the race for life in 40 minutes. I did not run the whole time but I managed to run for quite a...

It has been a while since my last blog entry. In that time I did the race for li...

arita

•12 years ago

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Back after not running for a week

Before turning back into a couch potato I thought I had better get off my butt and run today. I hadnt run for a week and was rather surprised when I managed to...

Before turning back into a couch potato I thought I had better get off my butt a...

jooniemac

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk1 R2 - no ipod or Laura

Hi ipod has taken offence at being bounced around - it just has ! mark - charging, but it hasn't charged having been plugged in all night- I'm not ipod savy...

Hi ipod has taken offence at being bounced around - it just has ! mark - charg...

subhyst

•12 years ago

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Graduated!!!

Yippee!!! I finished yesterday, my third Week 9 run, on a warm, muggy morning here in coastal North Carolina, U.S.A. Thanks, NHS, for sharing such a terrific...

Yippee!!! I finished yesterday, my third Week 9 run, on a warm, muggy morning he...

itssunflower

Graduate•12 years ago

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week7 run1

nailed! my sansa battery ran out with 5 minutes to go!! good job I got endomondo running on my phone. maybe not a good idea to run at dinner time,it was far...

nailed! my sansa battery ran out with 5 minutes to go!! good job I got endomondo...

Fuzzyrex

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week - One, Blog - One, Kebabs - Zero

I will keep this short and sweet (sweets, remind me what they are again?!) This week I started the CT5K Challenge and have just completed my second run....

I will keep this short and sweet (sweets, remind me what they are again?!) Th...

runningonempty

•12 years ago

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Nice not to ice!

Well, did WK2 R3 and just back. No sore shins or calves, hurray! So the frozen mixed veg can stay in the freezer where they belong and I can look forward to...

Well, did WK2 R3 and just back. No sore shins or calves, hurray! So the frozen m...

runningwild

Graduate•12 years ago

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Nice Rainy Run

Having had a fall last week, my recent runs have been much less enjoyable. However, I wrote a blog post about it yesterday and almost immediately I received...

Having had a fall last week, my recent runs have been much less enjoyable. Howe...

Allyt

Graduate•12 years ago

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Finally got started.....

Well after a heavy body pump session at the gym last night I finally got started this morning :) my daughter accompanied my on her scooter but will be using...

Well after a heavy body pump session at the gym last night I finally got started...

Jeddahpm

Graduate•12 years ago

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I've had some sort of running based breakdown!

It all went wrong! Don't know what happened. Did W4r1 on Monday, and thought it was great. Obviously, it killed me - but really felt like I was getting...

It all went wrong! Don't know what happened. Did W4r1 on Monday, and thought...

lottyburns

•12 years ago

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Feeling discouraged :( Will I ever be fast(er)?

Well, I graduated about three weeks ago and now the initial sense of achievement had begun to ware off - I'm struggling not to feel really discouraged by my...

Well, I graduated about three weeks ago and now the initial sense of achievement...

MrsBirdsnest

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

I've never blogged before but have been on the site and thought I might contribute to let you know how motivational I find it to read about everyone elses...

I've never blogged before but have been on the site and thought I might contribu...

amelia123

•12 years ago

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Speed - What'll be the most effective?

So I'm trying to up my pace a little. I've got several ideas on how to go about it but not sure which'll be the most effective. As I see it, the options are:...

So I'm trying to up my pace a little. I've got several ideas on how to go about...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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I've hit a wall - can anyone help to get me back on course?

I have been really enthusiastic up to week6. This morning I attempted week6 run 3 and have failed it miserably. I seemed to have lost all my enthusiasm,...

I have been really enthusiastic up to week6. This morning I attempted week6 run ...

Lindyr

•12 years ago

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Help! I thought I was doing so well!

I thought I was doing so well with loads of enthusiasm. I managed week 5, all 3 runs! The 20 minuter was hard but I did it. Felt so good afterwards. Week 6 run...

I thought I was doing so well with loads of enthusiasm. I managed week 5, all 3 ...

Lindyr

•12 years ago

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Back in the hills...

I've been doing my last few weeks' runs on treadmills as I've been working away from home and a little voice kept saying 'put a whack of an incline on for a...

I've been doing my last few weeks' runs on treadmills as I've been working away ...

suki_007

Graduate•12 years ago

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R2 Done!,,

Well that's W1R2 done this morning, I was dreading it but wasn't as bad as I thought. I even managed to notice the lovely morning, but that didn't last when I...

Well that's W1R2 done this morning, I was dreading it but wasn't as bad as I tho...

Lorri1202

•12 years ago

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Week 8 update

Just to say that week 8 run 1 was great. I ran through the woods which meant my pace was slower but the run was more enjoyable. Going to bed soon after a night...

Just to say that week 8 run 1 was great. I ran through the woods which meant my ...

welshwoman56

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6, Run 3--Done!

Now on to consistent 25 min runs for the next 3...whew--this is really pretty amazing!

Now on to consistent 25 min runs for the next 3...whew--this is really pretty am...

NewbieLisa

Graduate•12 years ago

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Yippee I did it!!!

Well today I achieved my goal I set myself 14 wks ago IVE GRADUATED!!!! Never thought I would, so thrilled!! How do I get my badge so I can show it off with...

Well today I achieved my goal I set myself 14 wks ago IVE GRADUATED!!!! Never t...

Cornishpixie

Graduate•12 years ago

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I only started a blog in week 4 and didn't add a tag until today. Will 'they' know when I finish week 9?

It's ok, I'm not expecting to be invited to hire a gown and go to a ceremony, but I do want the boost of having my achievement recognised (if) when I finish...

It's ok, I'm not expecting to be invited to hire a gown and go to a ceremony, bu...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

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I didn't blog until last week, and then I didn't add a tag. Will 'they' know when I graduate?

It's ok, I'm not expecting to be invited to hire a gown and go to a ceremony, but I do want the boost of having my achievement recognised (if) when I finish...

It's ok, I'm not expecting to be invited to hire a gown and go to a ceremony, bu...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

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Got it!!!!

I just left someone a good luck message and noticed my graduate badge has been added - I am RIDICULOUSLY chuffed about it - YAY!!! I achieved something!! woo...

I just left someone a good luck message and noticed my graduate badge has been a...

happyharris

Graduate•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2012

week 5 run 1 only gone and done it!

How do you pace yourself?

Just started - wk1 run 1 done!!!

Does anyone have any tips or encouragements for my w6 r3?

What do you do about hydration during a run? Belt and bottle?

W9R2 done - plan to graduate on holiday!

W1R2 - Done !

week 7??

Back after not running for a week

Wk1 R2 - no ipod or Laura

Graduated!!!

week7 run1

Week - One, Blog - One, Kebabs - Zero

Nice not to ice!

Nice Rainy Run

Finally got started.....

I've had some sort of running based breakdown!

Feeling discouraged :( Will I ever be fast(er)?

Week 5 Run 2

Speed - What'll be the most effective?

I've hit a wall - can anyone help to get me back on course?

Help! I thought I was doing so well!

Back in the hills...

R2 Done!,,

Week 8 update

Week 6, Run 3--Done!

Yippee I did it!!!

I only started a blog in week 4 and didn't add a tag until today. Will 'they' know when I finish week 9?

I didn't blog until last week, and then I didn't add a tag. Will 'they' know when I graduate?

Got it!!!!

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