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So many blogs to respond to!!!!! Everyone is doing fantastic!!!

I am so trying to respond to all of the blog postings but with limited time, I'm not getting it done! I just want to say I am so very, very proud of each and...

I am so trying to respond to all of the blog postings but with limited time, I'm...

gdeann

Graduate•12 years ago

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A tough run today

Arrgh, that was a tough run this morning. I'm using the Samantha Murphy B210K podcasts for one run a week, and since these are interval running session I'm...

Arrgh, that was a tough run this morning. I'm using the Samantha Murphy B210K po...

swanscot

Graduate•12 years ago

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5x50 Day 11

Don't feel too bad after yesterday, and I have already managed my 5K for today. Will cycle a bit tonight at the gym, all this distance is starting to take...

Don't feel too bad after yesterday, and I have already managed my 5K for today. ...

George42

Graduate•12 years ago

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3,000 members and climbing

Just a quick note to say that last week the community topped the 3,000 members mark and is already well on its way to 4,000. Welcome to everyone who has...

Just a quick note to say that last week the community topped the 3,000 members m...

JR21

•12 years ago

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C25k Wk4 R3 - Week 4 Finally Over!

Well that took some time to get all those 3 runs done but in fact this was the easiest of the 3 as hoped, so the breaks didn't seem to hold me back. Ran on the...

Well that took some time to get all those 3 runs done but in fact this was the e...

dog3gg

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 - gait change to run a bit quicker...

Week 9 run 2, beginning to feel like a runner now! I actually changed my gait a bit, less of a shuffle and more of a jog. My muscles feel more sore and achey,...

Week 9 run 2, beginning to feel like a runner now! I actually changed my gait a ...

Chocotwit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Warm up advice needed, can anyone offer any advice?

I'm starting to think about the coming dark nights and cold and i'm a bit worried about how i'm going to get warmed up. I've managed to plan a route round my...

I'm starting to think about the coming dark nights and cold and i'm a bit worrie...

sinope82

Graduate•12 years ago

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I'm a C25K graduate but I still can't run for the bus! anyone else? what's gong on??

Moosele

Graduate•12 years ago

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w3r1

have just completed run 1 of wk 3, i've gotta say i found it hard going but did complete it. Heres hoping r2 feels easier:)

have just completed run 1 of wk 3, i've gotta say i found it hard going but did ...

simmyone

•12 years ago

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It all starts here

Over the last couple of years I have seen my weight increase and my general level of activity decrease. I was more likely to be on the computer, munching some...

Over the last couple of years I have seen my weight increase and my general leve...

mabbers

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wednesday mornings obviously just aren't my thing...

Last Wednesday should have been my graduation run but I went out and after 10 mins the gremlin won and I gave in and walked for a couple of minutes. Tried to...

Last Wednesday should have been my graduation run but I went out and after 10 mi...

SarahP0003

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 - day 2 ....I've started so need some encouragement

Just started C25K on Monday and did my second session today. The podcast is great. Feels like my personal trainer is right there with me and the music...

Just started C25K on Monday and did my second session today. The podcast is gr...

bertie68

•12 years ago

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Week 3, Run 2

On reflection today’s W3R2 was actually no worse than W3R1, although whilst I was completing each interval it felt much worse that previously. I’m putting...

On reflection today’s W3R2 was actually no worse than W3R1, although whilst I wa...

Clare7645

Graduate•12 years ago

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To all you "pre-Darcy" Bridget Jones's...

The days are getting shorter and the thermometer is dropping, but that's no excuse to curl up under a duvet on the sofa and watch TV. Running in the cold can...

The days are getting shorter and the thermometer is dropping, but that's no excu...

TheEditor

•12 years ago

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How I found out that being a lazy bum truly does lead to a decrease in general fitness.

I have a confession to make. I have recently fallen back into my old ways for a couple of weeks, and spent most of my time on the sofa eating takeaways and...

I have a confession to make. I have recently fallen back into my old ways for a ...

Queenofthecouch

•12 years ago

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Should I soldier on?

Background: injury since July 15th Race for Life. Muscular, right leg, like the edge of the calf near the shin down to ankle. So, in August I had a few mini...

Background: injury since July 15th Race for Life. Muscular, right leg, like the ...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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Run 30 mins?? I just did!!!!

I've just completed Week 8 Run 2 and with a new Olympic inspired play list I was off! Using Mapmyrun to track my progress I got to 1.6km ahead of target and...

I've just completed Week 8 Run 2 and with a new Olympic inspired play list I was...

carolinew

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4R- how do I extend my stride

Hi, i'm really pleased to be at W4R1BUT: Why is my distance 3:4km , not much more than Q2, how did your distance progress go. Some times I feel I am...

Hi, i'm really pleased to be at W4R1BUT: Why is my distance 3:4km , not much...

chrisana

•12 years ago

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Getting rid of aches and pains

After doing wk4 run 1 yesterday I was hobbling around the office like an old woman yesterday. The back of my legs were very tight, even after extending the 5...

After doing wk4 run 1 yesterday I was hobbling around the office like an old wom...

parkbirdy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hi Admin we have piles of SPAM again

Spam, spam & more spam not good :(

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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still not started the c25k = anxiety, agoraphobia

I remember years ago wanting to give up smoking and always saying next week, next month, tomorrow etc. By the time the self-promised dead line arrived I just...

I remember years ago wanting to give up smoking and always saying next week, nex...

mundomagic

•12 years ago

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A day of firsts....

....and not in a good way. W4R2 I set my alarm for 6am, but snoozed until 6.30am which wasn't a good start. I hastily got dressed and headed out, only...

....and not in a good way. W4R2 I set my alarm for 6am, but snoozed unti...

Slater

Graduate•12 years ago

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Injury!!

Botheration. I've somehow put my back out. I dont know if it is because I ran on 2 consecutive days (husband's theory) or that I was too long working on the...

Botheration. I've somehow put my back out. I dont know if it is because I ran on...

cupcakesandstilettos

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R1 - Switch on ?

Janda mentioned how this run doesn't seem as much of a test as some of the previous weeks and I have to agree. It's not that it's any easier, it isn't, it just...

Janda mentioned how this run doesn't seem as much of a test as some of the previ...

Chewy

•12 years ago

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W5 R3 - is 20 minutes running with a chesty cold possible?

Yes it is!!!!! I felt a lot better this morning so, having taken an extra days rest for this damn cold and not wanting to fall too far behind, I decided to...

Yes it is!!!!! I felt a lot better this morning so, having taken an extra days r...

Fraz73

Graduate•12 years ago

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Does anyone get sore soles of their feet later that day or next day after a run?

I am currently doing week 7 but I have managed to run for 30 mins for my last 2 runs so I'm going to try and keep that up and build my endurance until the end...

I am currently doing week 7 but I have managed to run for 30 mins for my last 2 ...

hannie

Graduate•12 years ago

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Where can I get a c25k t-shirt from I keep reading so much about?

drillfielder

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R1

Despite the continued trepidation about the next steps it does seem to be working. The three five minute runs even seemed less punishing than week 4's last...

Despite the continued trepidation about the next steps it does seem to be workin...

janda

Graduate•12 years ago

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Getting closer to being a 'real-runner'!

Went out for W7R3 tonight. Took the dog as usual and ran on the path around the running track (don't want to take the dog in in case he does his business on...

Went out for W7R3 tonight. Took the dog as usual and ran on the path around the...

Vivwestie

Graduate•12 years ago

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B210K week2

well i completed week 1 on sunday and to be honest i found run 3 quite hard. I run outdoors and I am not too sure if it was because it was cooler but for the...

well i completed week 1 on sunday and to be honest i found run 3 quite hard. I r...

ShaneM

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2012

So many blogs to respond to!!!!! Everyone is doing fantastic!!!

A tough run today

5x50 Day 11

3,000 members and climbing

C25k Wk4 R3 - Week 4 Finally Over!

Week 9 run 2 - gait change to run a bit quicker...

Warm up advice needed, can anyone offer any advice?

I'm a C25K graduate but I still can't run for the bus! anyone else? what's gong on??

w3r1

It all starts here

Wednesday mornings obviously just aren't my thing...

Week 1 - day 2 ....I've started so need some encouragement

Week 3, Run 2

To all you "pre-Darcy" Bridget Jones's...

How I found out that being a lazy bum truly does lead to a decrease in general fitness.

Should I soldier on?

Run 30 mins?? I just did!!!!

W4R- how do I extend my stride

Getting rid of aches and pains

Hi Admin we have piles of SPAM again

still not started the c25k = anxiety, agoraphobia

A day of firsts....

Injury!!

W5R1 - Switch on ?

W5 R3 - is 20 minutes running with a chesty cold possible?

Does anyone get sore soles of their feet later that day or next day after a run?

Where can I get a c25k t-shirt from I keep reading so much about?

W5R1

Getting closer to being a 'real-runner'!

B210K week2

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