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5 k to 10 k

Does anyone know how to get this podcast from 5k to 10 k

scamp

•12 years ago

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What are running clubs like?

I'm thinking of joining a running club but worried everyone else will be too good (when I enquired they were doing a 5k time trial in their standard club...

I'm thinking of joining a running club but worried everyone else will be too goo...

Vitty

Graduate•12 years ago

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Well that was a first - a dash to the passing place

The first kilometre of my route to the village is along a single-track road with passing places. I usually only encounter one or two cars and I simply step off...

The first kilometre of my route to the village is along a single-track road with...

swanscot

Graduate•12 years ago

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Starting out

Well I've just downloaded the coaching onto my MP3. So, here goes....

Pearsey

•12 years ago

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Wk1 R2...all went wrong!

.....but not for the reasons I thought it would. In my teens I was super fit, swimming at a national level covering up to 100k per week in training. I was...

.....but not for the reasons I thought it would. In my teens I was super fit,...

mrskatiealexander

•12 years ago

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When do you graduate?

Week 9, run 1? or Week 9, run 3? They are both 30 minutes of running :) I'm just about to start week 7, so i'm on the home stretch already!

Week 9, run 1? or Week 9, run 3? They are both 30 minutes of running :) I'm...

trooperlooper

•12 years ago

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Week 6, Run 3. Surprisingly easy!

Took a while for me to get round to doing this one, I've been ill all weekend and didn't think it wise to try and run with a cold and chesty cough. Last night...

Took a while for me to get round to doing this one, I've been ill all weekend an...

trooperlooper

•12 years ago

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W2 - a LOT of calf pain - advice pleeease!

Hi everyone, I did W1 without any problems (obviously it was difficult but I did it without having to stop or anything) and my muscles everywhere hurt but...

Hi everyone, I did W1 without any problems (obviously it was difficult but I di...

ouchmycalves

Graduate•12 years ago

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I only did it!! Bye bye Week 5!!!

Went out early this morning to attempt the dreaded W5R3! I started off and by the end of the first minute the shoulder gremlins were in full swing, my...

Went out early this morning to attempt the dreaded W5R3! I started off and by th...

carolinew

Graduate•12 years ago

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Grass V Pavement !!!

W3R2 and i thought i'd have a change of route and try one of the 3 minute runs and a grass track... turns out thats a lot harder going that i thought it would...

W3R2 and i thought i'd have a change of route and try one of the 3 minute runs a...

7ermintrude

Graduate•12 years ago

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Bye bye week 7........hello week 8 !

Well this is a day later than i expected but it still feels great! I had intended doing my last week 7 run on Monday but i spent Sunday walking along the coast...

Well this is a day later than i expected but it still feels great! I had intende...

sinope82

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2R2 - It hurts

Breathing is not a problem, I don't feel like panting when I come off the run into the walk. Heavy breathing yes, but I could just about hold a conversation,...

Breathing is not a problem, I don't feel like panting when I come off the run in...

Chewy

•12 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 DID IT!!

Who'd have thought that w6r2 would be harder than w5r3? Not me that was for sure. I had to vitually drag body out of bed this morning, It was muttering...

Who'd have thought that w6r2 would be harder than w5r3? Not me that was for sure...

AnnaDJ

Graduate•12 years ago

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How does week 5 work?

I download the podcasts individually onto my phone (not through itunes) and I know people are getting worked up over week5 run 3 because you have to run for 20...

I download the podcasts individually onto my phone (not through itunes) and I kn...

boo_scribbles

•12 years ago

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W2 R2 - Running in the rain is FUN!!!

...however walking in the rain is NOT!! By the time I got to the final cool down it was pouring down so I gave in and ran home instead of walking and covered...

...however walking in the rain is NOT!! By the time I got to the final cool down...

Fraz73

Graduate•12 years ago

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Newby

Hi everyone, Just done my first podcast lesson tonight. Got to the end and feeling pleased. Really want to keep up to this! Good luck to everyone out there...

Hi everyone, Just done my first podcast lesson tonight. Got to the end and feel...

Maggymay

•12 years ago

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20 seconds to 20 minutes in 5 weeks

20 seconds to 20 minutes in 5 weeks I'd never have believed it when I started. Week 5 completed tonight and I am delighted. I am slow and steady and...

20 seconds to 20 minutes in 5 weeks I'd never have believed it when I started. ...

Cornish_Piglet

Graduate•12 years ago

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numbness in lower legs

I completed week8 R1 this morning and for the first time ever I experienced numbness in both legs from the knee down. I got the feeling back after a few...

I completed week8 R1 this morning and for the first time ever I experienced numb...

ShaneM

Graduate•12 years ago

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8.5km

1st run of my training plan for October's 10km race. I did 8.5km tonight at running club!!! Think this is the furthest I've ever gone. It wasn't fast and...

1st run of my training plan for October's 10km race. I did 8.5km tonight at run...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R1- found the first 10 minutes harder than the following 15! Is this normal? Run just wasn't 'happening' at the start

Seriously thought I was going to have to gve up after 10 mins this morning. The run just wasn't 'happening'. Everything felt wrong somehow. Then just as I was...

Seriously thought I was going to have to gve up after 10 mins this morning. The ...

stridingedge

Graduate•12 years ago

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Fallen off the wagon

I guess life just gets in the way. These past couple of weeks, our sons (3yrs and 9months) have been giving us a hard time. I'm used to getting up at 5am and...

I guess life just gets in the way. These past couple of weeks, our sons (3yrs an...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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Where did I leave my motivation?

Made it to week 7 2 weeks ago! Haven't run since, il be running tomorrow night for definite but I'm wondering where do I start know? Just run and see how long...

Made it to week 7 2 weeks ago! Haven't run since, il be running tomorrow night f...

iwillbeskinny

•12 years ago

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The dreaded week 5 run 3.......I only went and did it!

Ok, what can I say, you were all right, trust in Laura and the programme..... I was all set to repeat run 2 tonight to try and build up more confidence before...

Ok, what can I say, you were all right, trust in Laura and the programme..... I ...

nicolaclaire

•12 years ago

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How do I get a T-Shirt?

Have not been on this site for a while, where do i get the information regarding the T-Shirts?

Have not been on this site for a while, where do i get the information regarding...

icandothis

Graduate•12 years ago

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I'm in week 9 & am able to run for the 30min but am no way near running 5K maybe 1/2 of that. Is that normal or am I just running too slow?

dname2tn

Graduate•12 years ago

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Strength and flex combined with jogging?

I've tried doing the first week of the strength a flex podcasts a few times now with varying levels of success. Although Laura says you can do them round the...

I've tried doing the first week of the strength a flex podcasts a few times now ...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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Holiday and Week 8

Ok, so I planned to finish this program while on holiday in France. However after wearing the wrong shoes and wrecking my feet on day 2, I ended up not running...

Ok, so I planned to finish this program while on holiday in France. However afte...

lauramarie84

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 3 done going onto week 4 worried

week three done but aim getting slower and slower it's not because aim tired it's my right ankle it feels like I have ripped it when I have fininsh I have a...

week three done but aim getting slower and slower it's not because aim tired it'...

Ballanty

Graduate•12 years ago

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Planning W9r2!!!

I'm using Google maps to work out a run that will take me the best part of 5K although, for some reason, the route I ran on Monday seems to be the 'easiest'...

I'm using Google maps to work out a run that will take me the best part of 5K al...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4R1; The Mollycoddling stops here!

Week four of the Couch to 5k plan is obviously were they stop mollycoddling you. Just less than halfway through the first five minute solid run, I actually...

Week four of the Couch to 5k plan is obviously were they stop mollycoddling you....

Pelephant

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2012

5 k to 10 k

What are running clubs like?

Well that was a first - a dash to the passing place

Starting out

Wk1 R2...all went wrong!

When do you graduate?

Week 6, Run 3. Surprisingly easy!

W2 - a LOT of calf pain - advice pleeease!

I only did it!! Bye bye Week 5!!!

Grass V Pavement !!!

Bye bye week 7........hello week 8 !

W2R2 - It hurts

Week 6 Run 2 DID IT!!

How does week 5 work?

W2 R2 - Running in the rain is FUN!!!

Newby

20 seconds to 20 minutes in 5 weeks

numbness in lower legs

8.5km

W7R1- found the first 10 minutes harder than the following 15! Is this normal? Run just wasn't 'happening' at the start

Fallen off the wagon

Where did I leave my motivation?

The dreaded week 5 run 3.......I only went and did it!

How do I get a T-Shirt?

I'm in week 9 & am able to run for the 30min but am no way near running 5K maybe 1/2 of that. Is that normal or am I just running too slow?

Strength and flex combined with jogging?

Holiday and Week 8

Week 3 done going onto week 4 worried

Planning W9r2!!!

W4R1; The Mollycoddling stops here!

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