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DO NOT FEAR WEEK5 RUN 3

I genuinely genuinely mean this, it was ok! I have been dreading this run for 6 weeks (I repeated week 4 because I couldn't complete 5mins) I have read blog...

I genuinely genuinely mean this, it was ok! I have been dreading this run for ...

lydiap

•12 years ago

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Which Garmin?? Or any other ideas???

I'm swithering about whether to buy a Forerunner 110 or wait a couple of weeks and get one of the new Forerunner 10s. Or maybe get something completely...

I'm swithering about whether to buy a Forerunner 110 or wait a couple of weeks a...

Mitts

Graduate•12 years ago

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Podcast issues since upgrading iphone to IOS6?

Anyone else struggling with the podcasts since upgrading their phone? I find mine are playing too quickly. Laura sounds like she has been inhaling helium and...

Anyone else struggling with the podcasts since upgrading their phone? I find min...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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W6 R2 Take 2 aka this stubborn old mule won't take no for an answer!!

So take 2 and after the disaster outlined here just an hour ago: http://couchto5k.healthunlocked.com/blogs/496279/W6-R2---Disaster-Strikes?ref=home I had...

So take 2 and after the disaster outlined here just an hour ago: http://couch...

Fraz73

Graduate•12 years ago

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wow, 4K already!

I just uploaded my Garmin data and realised that my W6R3 run covered 4km (I didn't know, as I usually measure in miles), I'm so chuffed. Even if I haven't got...

I just uploaded my Garmin data and realised that my W6R3 run covered 4km (I didn...

vixiej

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R3 - Good morning Mr Fox

As I rounded the end of the lane from home on my warm up walk I passed the entrance to the farm yard and there stood an adult fox with his brush held high. We...

As I rounded the end of the lane from home on my warm up walk I passed the entra...

Chewy

•12 years ago

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5x50 day 14

Feel rubbish at the moment so not sure if will be able to do it today, however yesterday cycled 16k and walked 7k, so not that bothered if don't manage. Hate...

Feel rubbish at the moment so not sure if will be able to do it today, however y...

Angel108

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6 R2 - Disaster Strikes!!

Well I knew something was going to happen sooner or later, it's been going too well!! Started out fine and did the first 10 minute interval with no problems....

Well I knew something was going to happen sooner or later, it's been going too w...

Fraz73

Graduate•12 years ago

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How on EARTH did that happen?

So, I was up and out at 6am this morning so that I could get a nice early morning run in before the forecasted rain hits the South East. I went out with the...

So, I was up and out at 6am this morning so that I could get a nice early mornin...

Ade_Dennis

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7

Ran run 1 week 7 after week of no running due to work commitments. Was so nervous and slightly excited ! Yeah I did it. Bit achey today but also feeling good....

Ran run 1 week 7 after week of no running due to work commitments. Was so nervou...

katnig

•12 years ago

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Week 1 Down

Well I cant quite believe it, I have just finished Week 1. Wooo Hooo !! I was walking in between my run days but am still undecided as to whether I should...

Well I cant quite believe it, I have just finished Week 1. Wooo Hooo !! I was...

pinkus

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5, Run 3 done - success, but not easy!

With a new pair of socks and new compression shorts, I headed to the local park this morning to conquer the dreaded and feared W5R3. 20 minutes of running...

With a new pair of socks and new compression shorts, I headed to the local park ...

TexasDad

Graduate•12 years ago

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Thanks for all your help - I'm back running the dreaded week 5

After reading all the advice from my earlier blog I decided to rest until this weekend. I woke up this morning and decided to head to the park to try week 5...

After reading all the advice from my earlier blog I decided to rest until this w...

icandothis

Graduate•12 years ago

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As usual, I want to run before I can walk (pun intended)

So, I'm stuck here with my box of tissues, my benylin and paracetamol, oh and my broken toe - great week :-( What is there for a girl to do. Part of me is...

So, I'm stuck here with my box of tissues, my benylin and paracetamol, oh and my...

vixiej

Graduate•12 years ago

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I ran for 20 mins!!!!

The running has gone better than the blogging. I have completed week 5 run 3 and did 20 minutes without stopping. I would never have thought I would have been...

The running has gone better than the blogging. I have completed week 5 run 3 and...

Kirkleylewis

Graduate•12 years ago

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The ups and downs of week 7

Week 7 has been a real rollercoaster so far. The first run of the week was probably the hardest I have done. I felt out of breath and tired the whole time....

Week 7 has been a real rollercoaster so far. The first run of the week was proba...

chipstick

•12 years ago

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A week on inactivity, then Parkrun this morning and 10k walk this afternoon

It's been one of those weeks and I hadn't managed a run since Sunday. Various family stresses plus instead of being away Tuesday and Thursday I ended up in...

It's been one of those weeks and I hadn't managed a run since Sunday. Various f...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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Completed week one!

Hi everyone just thought I would share my experience of doing week one. Last sun I was watching the great north run with my iPad on me knee as usual, my...

Hi everyone just thought I would share my experience of doing week one. Last su...

jaxxyJ1

•12 years ago

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I did it... Week 9 is over!

I'm not sure how, but I ran thirty minutes again a few hours ago. I got a reasonable distance too, by the look of things. I know it's just the start and now...

I'm not sure how, but I ran thirty minutes again a few hours ago. I got a reaso...

Prince_of_Cats

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R3 done

The one that looked like a leap into unknown territory and a step too far passed off with success. Hard to believe that 3 minutes on W3 nearly killed me! Run 2...

The one that looked like a leap into unknown territory and a step too far passed...

janda

Graduate•12 years ago

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mens/womens running magazine free

here is a link to a free copy of mens running magazine https://mags.subscribeonline.co.uk/all-titles/mens-running?regularSubscription=true&offer=LGFC2012L...

here is a link to a free copy of mens running magazine https://mags.subscribe...

shelleymcb

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week5, Run3

OMG - don't quite believe it but I did it! I just ran for 20 mins - if anyone told me 5 weeks ago that I'd be able to do this I'd never have believed them....

OMG - don't quite believe it but I did it! I just ran for 20 mins - if anyone to...

Jtatum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Shorter runs for the knees!

Did 2 miles today. I've decided to do shorter runs until my knee settles down. I'm finding the suppport a real help. I can't see why it should be, but apart...

Did 2 miles today. I've decided to do shorter runs until my knee settles down. I...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

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The Inaugural Plymvalley parkrun!

Special guest Paul Sinton-Hewitt, orginator of the Parkrun organisation (originally the Bushy Park Time Trial, in 2004) This parkrun was my first, and also...

Special guest Paul Sinton-Hewitt, orginator of the Parkrun organisation (origina...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Lovely Park run

Ive been worried all week about a back sprain, but it has gradually improved, and today I did the park run again. I am quite keen to go regularly because my...

Ive been worried all week about a back sprain, but it has gradually improved, an...

cupcakesandstilettos

Graduate•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K+ : "Stepping Stone"??

I will be the first to admit that I am still weeks away from attaining the venerable status of a C25K graduate. Having just completed Week 5 today, I still...

I will be the first to admit that I am still weeks away from attaining the vener...

IronMatt

Graduate•12 years ago

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I posted a question about doing the couch potato only at the weekend. I forgot to ask is it safe to do this on two consecutive days?

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Barefoot running shoes - frustration - house break in!

As I mentioned in my previous blog I have ordered some vivobarefoot shoes and am very excited about them arriving - and they were supposed to come yesterday!...

As I mentioned in my previous blog I have ordered some vivobarefoot shoes and am...

bearpadi

Graduate•12 years ago

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Lucky 7

Wasn't sure I'd make it today as was feeling a bit ropey in my yoga class, but my feet just took me down to the gym and popped me on the treadmill... voilà! It...

Wasn't sure I'd make it today as was feeling a bit ropey in my yoga class, but m...

beatasthma

•12 years ago

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"A year from now, you will wish you started today."

apropos nothing at all just liked the sentiment, it made me look slightly sheepishly at large tracts of my own life.

apropos nothing at all just liked the sentiment, it made me look slightly sheepi...

Greg_M

Graduate•12 years ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2012

DO NOT FEAR WEEK5 RUN 3

Which Garmin?? Or any other ideas???

Podcast issues since upgrading iphone to IOS6?

W6 R2 Take 2 aka this stubborn old mule won't take no for an answer!!

wow, 4K already!

W5R3 - Good morning Mr Fox

5x50 day 14

W6 R2 - Disaster Strikes!!

How on EARTH did that happen?

Week 7

Week 1 Down

Week 5, Run 3 done - success, but not easy!

Thanks for all your help - I'm back running the dreaded week 5

As usual, I want to run before I can walk (pun intended)

I ran for 20 mins!!!!

The ups and downs of week 7

A week on inactivity, then Parkrun this morning and 10k walk this afternoon

Completed week one!

I did it... Week 9 is over!

W5R3 done

mens/womens running magazine free

Week5, Run3

Shorter runs for the knees!

The Inaugural Plymvalley parkrun!

Lovely Park run

Couch to 5K+ : "Stepping Stone"??

I posted a question about doing the couch potato only at the weekend. I forgot to ask is it safe to do this on two consecutive days?

Barefoot running shoes - frustration - house break in!

Lucky 7

"A year from now, you will wish you started today."

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