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Half way through (and still standing!)

Not sure how I did it but I have to admit, the photo isn't me and I'll have to change it. I've got a different photo 'thing' (technical term there!) and when I...

Not sure how I did it but I have to admit, the photo isn't me and I'll have to c...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 - how moody did the thought of this make me!!

I'm not sure what happened to my mood today, I know I have been fretting about this 20 min run but why? What was the worse that could happen....... I wouldn't...

I'm not sure what happened to my mood today, I know I have been fretting about t...

Elbrown76

•12 years ago

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26 runs down.... 1 to go.... THE one!!

Can't believe I'm 30 mins away from completing this amazing programme!!! So very very close i can almost taste it. Planing to run my graduating run on either...

Can't believe I'm 30 mins away from completing this amazing programme!!! So very...

Cat-Runner

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 - last of the intervals? really??

Well you guys were right again Week 6 runs 1 & 2 are tough! Was so glad when tonights run was over! but still elated that I did it. I must be all in my head as...

Well you guys were right again Week 6 runs 1 & 2 are tough! Was so glad when ton...

ellerunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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shoulder pain while running, and for a while after - why?

I wonder if anyone has any advice or thoughts on this? When I run I get a pain in my shoulders and neck. It is kind of around where my bra straps sit, so I had...

I wonder if anyone has any advice or thoughts on this? When I run I get a pain i...

nerd

•12 years ago

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panting in the rain

Just completed my first week! Go me, oh yeah! I am so proud of myself. I still sound horrendous when I run, huffing and wheezing. One thing I noticed today...

Just completed my first week! Go me, oh yeah! I am so proud of myself. I still ...

nerd

•12 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 and 2

So far completed the first two runs with my husband. We have now covered two thirds of Sandown Bay, survived a freak shower and the long trek back up the cliff...

So far completed the first two runs with my husband. We have now covered two thi...

ksnow88

•12 years ago

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Week 5, Run 2 - ran out pavement

Well I bodged that up. Believe it or not my lovely flat road has a slight incline - shocker! I've only recently discovered this terrible fact now that...

Well I bodged that up. Believe it or not my lovely flat road has a slig...

stevecramp

•12 years ago

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W1R1: I did not keel over in the woods!

I'm really pleased! Did week 1, run 1 today, and I think it went rather well. What amazes me is just how difficult it is to go from walking (of which I do...

I'm really pleased! Did week 1, run 1 today, and I think it went rather well. ...

voiceothevalleys

•12 years ago

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Do you prefer to push yourself to your limit or go slower in order to enjoy it more?

From your experience do you prefer to really push yourself during your run to get the maximum fitness benefits out of it, or go at a more leisurely pace and...

From your experience do you prefer to really push yourself during your run to ge...

ml11j4b

•12 years ago

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Week 4 I've had enough!

Right thats it you've beaten me. I've been stuck on week for for a month!! Enough is enough decided to go on to week 5 run 1 and blow the consequences....

Right thats it you've beaten me. I've been stuck on week for for a month!! Enou...

Skandia

Graduate•12 years ago

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Can't get past week 5 day 2

Hi does anyone have any advice. Have been doing really well until I got to the dreaded 20 min run in wk 5. Didn't manage it so went back to day 2 , have now...

Hi does anyone have any advice. Have been doing really well until I got to the d...

Debbyp69

•12 years ago

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The dreaded 20 minutes....Done!!!!

I cannot believe it, I have just completed the dreaded 20 mins and not only did I do it, I enjoyed it so much I carried on for a couple more minutes till I got...

I cannot believe it, I have just completed the dreaded 20 mins and not only did ...

miche78

Graduate•12 years ago

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Sooooo off we go tomorrow

Well I am back from holiday and I did not manage to run whilst away due to heat! But on a plus I swam 70 length's in the pool every day and have not gained a...

Well I am back from holiday and I did not manage to run whilst away due to heat!...

debs1664

•12 years ago

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Why do i have pain under my kneecap AFTER i run?

honeybee12345

•12 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 completed

just comleted week 1 run 1. was a bit harder than i though it would be but i finished it. i was wondering if i should have pain under my kneecap?? it didnt...

just comleted week 1 run 1. was a bit harder than i though it would be but i fin...

honeybee12345

•12 years ago

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Nike+ sportband or Garmin or other??

Just wondering what gadget most people use to track their runs. I wasn't in the market to spend a lot of money. The Nike+sportsband seems like a cheap...

Just wondering what gadget most people use to track their runs. I wasn't in the...

runcanada

Graduate•12 years ago

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Here's hoping...

Well hoping to go for my 8mins tomorrow, depending on shins/calves. Really frustrating, esp as I know I can run further, patience patience :)

Well hoping to go for my 8mins tomorrow, depending on shins/calves. Really frust...

runningwild

Graduate•12 years ago

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A wee bit o' rain on the Bridge to 10K

Let's start with a haiku; composed while the rain was hitting me in the face so hard I couldn't see to run...but kept going anyway. On the Bridge to ten...

Let's start with a haiku; composed while the rain was hitting me in the face so ...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Dithering again

Many thanks for all the words of encouragement, it is really appreciated. Woke up very early this morning and thought about doing W1R2 - "thought" being the...

Many thanks for all the words of encouragement, it is really appreciated. Wok...

UKDana

•12 years ago

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Week 4 Done

Chuffed this morning Week4 done, went very well, managed a little sprint for the last minute. But why is the weight still going on.

Chuffed this morning Week4 done, went very well, managed a little sprint for the...

Pat184

Graduate•12 years ago

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Loving my flatter stomach and you will too!

So I'm only midway through week 4 and absolutely loving the programme but today I've come to terms with the slightly unexpected newly toned body it's giving...

So I'm only midway through week 4 and absolutely loving the programme but today ...

ml11j4b

•12 years ago

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Started today!

I started jogging today, well walking and jogging. I can't jog for 1 minute straight yet because I just get too out of breath, so I jogged between lamp posts....

I started jogging today, well walking and jogging. I can't jog for 1 minute stra...

caz1_ca

Graduate•12 years ago

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WK6 run 1 harder than WK5 run 3?

Did the 1st run of week 6 this morning and found it harder than the 20 minute run of week 5 run 3, how can that be? Anyone else found that? I worked late...

Did the 1st run of week 6 this morning and found it harder than the 20 minute ru...

mattaitch

Graduate•12 years ago

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Helen Glover and Heather Stanning: an inspiration for us all.

To think that they only started rowing four years ago. Our first Gold for Great Britain! An awesome performance! And although we may not be Olympians...

To think that they only started rowing four years ago. Our first Gold for Grea...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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What are the best items of running gear you've bought?

The ones that you really can't do without... In my case I'd say it was a proper sports bra but also the proper sports socks I treated myself to, they're...

The ones that you really can't do without... In my case I'd say it was a proper...

notbad

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why was today so much harder?

Just watched the girls win Olympic gold in the rowing (brilliant) and thought right - what a great time to show myself what I can now do. W2R3. Why on earth...

Just watched the girls win Olympic gold in the rowing (brilliant) and thought ri...

stridingedge

Graduate•12 years ago

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Ugh

Today was supposed to be my 2nd run but I am not going to make it. I have mild lower back degeneration. There are times I can not move because of my back. The...

Today was supposed to be my 2nd run but I am not going to make it. I have mild l...

marbar

•12 years ago

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Trying to re-gain my confidence after a fall....

Last Wednesday, whilst out for a run, (what else?!), misfortune befell me, and then I befell. I was running along, minding my own business and then a small...

Last Wednesday, whilst out for a run, (what else?!), misfortune befell me, and t...

Allyt

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 - Loved it (after first 5mins!!)

Set out Monday morning in perfect conditions (for me that is) cool and drizzly. After the warm up walk I found the first 5mins really hard and thought I'd...

Set out Monday morning in perfect conditions (for me that is) cool and drizzly. ...

avagomo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2012

Half way through (and still standing!)

Week 5 run 3 - how moody did the thought of this make me!!

26 runs down.... 1 to go.... THE one!!

Week 6 run 2 - last of the intervals? really??

shoulder pain while running, and for a while after - why?

panting in the rain

Week 1 Run 1 and 2

Week 5, Run 2 - ran out pavement

W1R1: I did not keel over in the woods!

Do you prefer to push yourself to your limit or go slower in order to enjoy it more?

Week 4 I've had enough!

Can't get past week 5 day 2

The dreaded 20 minutes....Done!!!!

Sooooo off we go tomorrow

Why do i have pain under my kneecap AFTER i run?

Week 1 Run 1 completed

Nike+ sportband or Garmin or other??

Here's hoping...

A wee bit o' rain on the Bridge to 10K

Dithering again

Week 4 Done

Loving my flatter stomach and you will too!

Started today!

WK6 run 1 harder than WK5 run 3?

Helen Glover and Heather Stanning: an inspiration for us all.

What are the best items of running gear you've bought?

Why was today so much harder?

Ugh

Trying to re-gain my confidence after a fall....

Week 6 Run 3 - Loved it (after first 5mins!!)

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