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Out of sync

My last run was not what I was expecting. I started out on my brisk warm up and then my iPod stopped at the end of the track I was playing. I thought it was...

My last run was not what I was expecting. I started out on my brisk warm up and ...

mrslazy

Graduate•12 years ago

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20 minutes done, Yay!

Changed venue today and ran along the river bank. And yes, I did it too! 20 minutes and I wasn't even out of breath at the end of it. Not that it was easy -...

Changed venue today and ran along the river bank. And yes, I did it too! 20 minu...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1

Morning all, I have been reading everyone blogs over the past couple of weeks, and you all inspired me to attempt this programme myself. Last Sunday I was...

Morning all, I have been reading everyone blogs over the past couple of weeks, a...

Sedge

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9R2 - teetering on the brink of C25K greatness!!!

Or competence at least! What astonishes me more than anything else is how quickly I'm now recovering after each run. That has to be a real sign of improving...

Or competence at least! What astonishes me more than anything else is how quickl...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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2 miles in 30 mins. Wk9R1.

Hiya, I am really pleased that I completed a continuous run of 30 mins and covered 2 miles in that time. It may seem a rubbish time to many of you guys, but I...

Hiya, I am really pleased that I completed a continuous run of 30 mins and cover...

Lane

•12 years ago

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Motivation today, success tomorrow....... hopefully.

So, after a hugely successful week 5, I had a break from my running for a holiday in Cornwall (a lot of walking up and down steep hills so I wasn't worried...

So, after a hugely successful week 5, I had a break from my running for a holida...

Queenofthecouch

•12 years ago

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The end of interval running!

Finished week 6 with the dreaded 25minute run and found it ok actually. Took 5 or so minutes to settle into a rhythm but after that really pleased with how...

Finished week 6 with the dreaded 25minute run and found it ok actually. Took 5 o...

derbydoc

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week8 Run 1

Why is an extra 3 mins SO bloody hard....Got 'in the zone' so to speak..ran a tad faster then Slower phew !! Then finished with a flourish of mind boggling...

Why is an extra 3 mins SO bloody hard....Got 'in the zone' so to speak..ran a ta...

sonicsplodge

Graduate•12 years ago

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Pins and Needles

At the end of each run (ie in the warm down walk) I frequently get pins and needles in my foot. This doesn't occur during the runs and goes within 10 mins....

At the end of each run (ie in the warm down walk) I frequently get pins and need...

derbydoc

Graduate•12 years ago

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Well that's me finished! W9R3 run tonight...

Seems only polite to tell everyone that I managed to finish W9R3 tonight... It was quite nice weather wise when I left home and indeed when I left the car - of...

Seems only polite to tell everyone that I managed to finish W9R3 tonight... It w...

Stevetheb

Graduate•12 years ago

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Rubbish run today

Really annoyed with myself today. I've just started week 8 and I've coped quite well so far and managed all the 25 min runs last week fine. Today I only...

Really annoyed with myself today. I've just started week 8 and I've coped quite...

SarahP0003

Graduate•12 years ago

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End in sight

Right, first, and probably last, blog. Began the programme in July as a personal challenge, and a way to take my mind off other things. As a 60 year old...

Right, first, and probably last, blog. Began the programme in July as a personal...

Fenella8

Graduate•12 years ago

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You can tell I'm taking it seriously - I've got the proper shoes and everything!

I'd been running in my basketball shoes which, while quite cushioned, make it dangerous to run in the rain because they're not very grippy. After running in my...

I'd been running in my basketball shoes which, while quite cushioned, make it da...

turkfox

•12 years ago

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I enjoy running! (Week 7)

Day 49 // week 7, run 3 (again) And another good run. This time I went out a few minutes later than last time and because of the darkness even remembered to...

Day 49 // week 7, run 3 (again) And another good run. This time I went out a ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Anyone doing the adidas PB weekend at their Parkrun on 8th Sept?

Below is taken form the Parkrun newsletter of 24th August... I shall be at Braunstone Parkrun in Leicester if anyone needs some moral support I'm happy to...

Below is taken form the Parkrun newsletter of 24th August... I shall be at Brau...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

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First run post graduation, SPEED!! wow

What can I say, the speed podcast is amazing! Ok, so I went off at a crazy fast pace, faster than I had run for the 5k. Worked out after the first speed...

What can I say, the speed podcast is amazing! Ok, so I went off at a crazy fast ...

ellerunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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Ooh look....

.....both feet off the ground ! That must be proper running :-) This was me finishing the 10k on Sunday.

.....both feet off the ground ! That must be proper running :-) This was me f...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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First thoughts on the tee shirt.

Are mostly positive. A gentle half hour this evening went quite well. It's figure hugging, rather than tight, but very flexible, so not a problem. Nothing...

Are mostly positive. A gentle half hour this evening went quite well. It's figur...

andystev

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just amazing, what else is there to say

Well I went out this evening for wk8 run3 not feeling upto it and struggling for my rythm in the first 5 mins, also my wife couldn't run today as she has hurt...

Well I went out this evening for wk8 run3 not feeling upto it and struggling for...

Jimbob74

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

I have done the first one, and I am writing this to keep me motivated. I managed to run for 30 minutes non-stop and felt great at the end, if a little tired....

I have done the first one, and I am writing this to keep me motivated. I manage...

lauramarie84

Graduate•12 years ago

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Feeling fabulous at 50

ceefin

Graduate•12 years ago

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First day already injured!

I just started the couch to 5K program this morning. I stretched, warmed up, wore the proper shoes etc. I was just hitting the 18 minute mark of my 20 minute...

I just started the couch to 5K program this morning. I stretched, warmed up, wo...

JAYCEROSE

•12 years ago

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C25k+ Speed - Good and bad

Having graduated Monday (yay!) I was looking forward to trying something different. As I not especially fast I thought I would have a go at the speed podcast....

Having graduated Monday (yay!) I was looking forward to trying something differe...

miche78

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 done Hurray!!!!

Walked back from work - a 25 minute uphill one, got changed, walked to the local park and did my run. I even managed to push my last 2 and half minute of...

Walked back from work - a 25 minute uphill one, got changed, walked to the local...

Ginthestring

Graduate•12 years ago

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I wonder if my C25K t-shirt will be a limited edition!

The very nice man from complete runner just rang me about my order.... that I placed on 22nd August!!! I ordered a royal blue top with white panels but...

The very nice man from complete runner just rang me about my order.... that I pl...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

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I'm back! Thanks to this community!

Thanks to the support and encouragement from this great community, I am now pumped and ready to go on. I almost gave up yesterday, but now I say BRING IT ON!

Thanks to the support and encouragement from this great community, I am now pump...

epld

•12 years ago

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Anyone ever see a chicken jogging after a heat stroke? That's me! Week 4/Run 2

Wobbling...arms flinging...ready to call it quits...I'm sure I was a pathetic sight out on the track last night, but I did it! For some reason, this run...

Wobbling...arms flinging...ready to call it quits...I'm sure I was a pathetic si...

gdeann

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9r2, only 1 more to go!?

Did W9r2 and I'm so glad I went out just before 6am so I got the whole run done in the dry. I hate the extreme tiredness of the first 10 minutes. They were...

Did W9r2 and I'm so glad I went out just before 6am so I got the whole run done ...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

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Trying out the treadmill for Week 8 Run 1

After 8 weeks of running, I think I have finally found the perfect time for me to go running. I set my alarm for half 9, had a couple of crepes for breakfast,...

After 8 weeks of running, I think I have finally found the perfect time for me t...

hannahgall

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Down but not out - week 6 run 3 fail :(

I had to stop with 7 and a half minutes to go. I made the mistake of taking an earphone out and hearing how awful I sounded put me off. I carried on walking...

I had to stop with 7 and a half minutes to go. I made the mistake of taking an e...

beatasthma

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2012

Out of sync

20 minutes done, Yay!

Week 1

W9R2 - teetering on the brink of C25K greatness!!!

2 miles in 30 mins. Wk9R1.

Motivation today, success tomorrow....... hopefully.

The end of interval running!

Week8 Run 1

Pins and Needles

Well that's me finished! W9R3 run tonight...

Rubbish run today

End in sight

You can tell I'm taking it seriously - I've got the proper shoes and everything!

I enjoy running! (Week 7)

Anyone doing the adidas PB weekend at their Parkrun on 8th Sept?

First run post graduation, SPEED!! wow

Ooh look....

First thoughts on the tee shirt.

Just amazing, what else is there to say

Week 9 Run 1

Feeling fabulous at 50

First day already injured!

C25k+ Speed - Good and bad

Week 5 Run 1 done Hurray!!!!

I wonder if my C25K t-shirt will be a limited edition!

I'm back! Thanks to this community!

Anyone ever see a chicken jogging after a heat stroke? That's me! Week 4/Run 2

W9r2, only 1 more to go!?

Trying out the treadmill for Week 8 Run 1

Down but not out - week 6 run 3 fail :(

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