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Stamina lived up to its name, but not exactly as planned

Wanting to do stamina today I decided to swap from the route that I graduated on as even when doubling back it is only ~3.2 miles, and I don't like re-tracing...

Wanting to do stamina today I decided to swap from the route that I graduated on...

mattaitch

Graduate•12 years ago

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Fat Boy has 25 Minutes of Fun - Really! (W7R1)

Back from my week away with work I set off on my normal route for 25 minutes of running - no walking. Not daunted at all (really looking forward to it even...

Back from my week away with work I set off on my normal route for 25 minutes of ...

HappyDev

•12 years ago

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Slightly easier.....

W8R3 this morning was slightly easier than W8R1 last Wednesday or W8R2 on Friday. Even though I completed them all, Wednesday and Friday's runs left my thighs...

W8R3 this morning was slightly easier than W8R1 last Wednesday or W8R2 on Friday...

Beads

Graduate•12 years ago

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can't believe the jump from week 3 to week 4!

Just finished W3R3 and was shocked when I saw the amount of running involved in week 4. It just seems such a huge step up. Do people tend to struggle with...

Just finished W3R3 and was shocked when I saw the amount of running involved in ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Working towards 10K - Just ran 5 miles for the first time!!

I have been running 3 and 4 miles consistently since graduating but have not had the energy or the will power to run any further. I had such a lovely run...

I have been running 3 and 4 miles consistently since graduating but have not had...

magster

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 and positive attitude returned, thanks to the amazing support on here

What a change around from week 6! Some of you may recall that I was in a bit of a low place last week, finding week 6 tough, having technically successful runs...

What a change around from week 6! Some of you may recall that I was in a bit of ...

Rollertoaster

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduated!!! What next?

Like many others, I had no belief on week 1 that I would be able to run for 30 minutes! The programme has been fantastic and I'm now healthier than I've ever...

Like many others, I had no belief on week 1 that I would be able to run for 30 m...

boyoscarlet

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R3 - Summer lovin' had me a blast

Laura gave me one last chance to wimp out by suggesting if I found it hard I could repeat some of the previous runs, "Laura", I said, "I always find it hard...

Laura gave me one last chance to wimp out by suggesting if I found it hard I cou...

Chewy

•12 years ago

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Not sure what to do to restart......

I have just started my teacher training year and I am SHATTERED! I haven't run for 2 weeks due to being bogged down with planning and uni work. I was due to...

I have just started my teacher training year and I am SHATTERED! I haven't run f...

boo_scribbles

•12 years ago

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Week three run two

Hey all just done run 2 of week 3 while it went ok apart from laura saying i was half way or there is another min to go when i thought i was about finished...

Hey all just done run 2 of week 3 while it went ok apart from laura saying i was...

scoof

•12 years ago

1 Reply

I am keen to start running but am very overweight. I have had comments that I am too heavy to run and I should swim, would appreciate advice

Bumpsaway

•12 years ago

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Coming through

Last run of week 2 yesterday. Felt good. At one point the podcast music was telling me "get out of my way, I'm coming through", except coming in the other...

Last run of week 2 yesterday. Felt good. At one point the podcast music was tell...

mabbers

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

(Re)started C25k on the treadmill!

Hi, I started C25k outside. It was tough but I managed to complete week 1, with the intention of repeating that week again. Then the weather changed. In...

Hi, I started C25k outside. It was tough but I managed to complete week 1, with...

mummyluvsyoo

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Winter running gear

I saw this ad for winter running gear. Thought people might be interested. http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/24916.htm

I saw this ad for winter running gear. Thought people might be interested. h...

sauble_girl

•12 years ago

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Loving it!!!

Hi everyone :-) well ive been out running a few times now and im enjoying it more than ever :-) Im only managing a half hour in total of non-stop...

Hi everyone :-) well ive been out running a few times now and im enjoying it mo...

feelgood

Graduate•12 years ago

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Getting back to program

Having rested my 'stressed fractured' ankle for the required8 weeks, looking to get back but a little bit scared or a reoccurrence!!

Having rested my 'stressed fractured' ankle for the required8 weeks, looking to ...

Alex62

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 done!

I just finished week 2, run 3. I was a little concerned because run 2 kicked my butt. It was much easier today though. I haven't looked to see what week...

I just finished week 2, run 3. I was a little concerned because run 2 kicked my...

qdaisy

•12 years ago

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Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running (10K and 5K fun run)

I wish all the best to all those participating in the Loch Ness Marathon, 10K race and 5K Fun Run tomorrow. My middle son is running in the marathon...

I wish all the best to all those participating in the Loch Ness Marathon, 10K ra...

swanscot

Graduate•12 years ago

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I am absolutely disgusted with myself!!! :(

My last run was about 6 days ago, week 3 run 2, I was so close to completing my first three weeks, then I stopped, why? laziness, it always defeats me, I...

My last run was about 6 days ago, week 3 run 2, I was so close to completing my ...

Jodie92

•12 years ago

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Help - confused as to where I should be on C25K now.

I have now completed 2x 30 minute runs this week - I seem to have missed out week 8. Is that cheating? Should I go back and do the week 8 runs? or does it...

I have now completed 2x 30 minute runs this week - I seem to have missed out wee...

Ginthestring

Graduate•12 years ago

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repeating a week

Busy two weeks at work - so only managed yesterday to do week 4 run 3 - now enjoying weekend rest. Planning to repeat week 4 this week and for once looking...

Busy two weeks at work - so only managed yesterday to do week 4 run 3 - now enjo...

parkbirdy

Graduate•12 years ago

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J-jus-t c--can--'t get my b-br-eath!

I managed last week, to just about complete w5r3 on the third attempt with much gasping and panting. w6r1 was not too much of a struggle (apart from the fact...

I managed last week, to just about complete w5r3 on the third attempt with much ...

Brindled

•12 years ago

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26 runs down, 1 to go!

Forgot to post on Thur but I went out after school on the country roads round school and did my first 30 min run! I don't really like running near school but...

Forgot to post on Thur but I went out after school on the country roads round sc...

WillowFae

Graduate•12 years ago

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Gave myself a swift kick in the patootie and now I'm ready to take on Grad week!!!!

When all of you were waking this morning, I happened to be awake in the middle of the night here in the U.S. I responded to a few blogs and Fraz posted a blog...

When all of you were waking this morning, I happened to be awake in the middle o...

gdeann

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduation, hills and aching buttocks!

It's taken many more than 9 weeks, but this morning I lined up to do my final week 9, run 3 with approx 100 other runners at Ashton Court Bristol's Park Run....

It's taken many more than 9 weeks, but this morning I lined up to do my final we...

Super_rach

Graduate•12 years ago

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Next week is the big week

Week 8 run 3 done today and graduation is in sight! If all goes well next week it will have taken me 12 weeks in total with weeks missed due to holidays and...

Week 8 run 3 done today and graduation is in sight! If all goes well next week ...

littlejow

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

Can you run to your own music and still have guidance from Laura?

I've just completed run 1 of Week 7. A hard run made even worse by the terrible music. I'm using Runkeeper on my iPhone is there any way that I can create my...

I've just completed run 1 of Week 7. A hard run made even worse by the terrible ...

Bongodrums

Graduate•12 years ago

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Getting back to it!

Hi running pals! Had a difficult week as loads of late nights with work, family staying and rotten weather so still got a W4 run not done and didn't get out...

Hi running pals! Had a difficult week as loads of late nights with work, family ...

Maggymay

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Is is possible to learn to run for runnings sake?

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week one session one

Have just done my first session of three of week one - cant believe i managed to run for one minute without huffing and puffing although it may be due to the...

Have just done my first session of three of week one - cant believe i managed to...

Hidden

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2012

Stamina lived up to its name, but not exactly as planned

Fat Boy has 25 Minutes of Fun - Really! (W7R1)

Slightly easier.....

can't believe the jump from week 3 to week 4!

Working towards 10K - Just ran 5 miles for the first time!!

Week 7 and positive attitude returned, thanks to the amazing support on here

Graduated!!! What next?

W6R3 - Summer lovin' had me a blast

Not sure what to do to restart......

Week three run two

I am keen to start running but am very overweight. I have had comments that I am too heavy to run and I should swim, would appreciate advice

Coming through

(Re)started C25k on the treadmill!

Winter running gear

Loving it!!!

Getting back to program

Week 2 done!

Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running (10K and 5K fun run)

I am absolutely disgusted with myself!!! :(

Help - confused as to where I should be on C25K now.

repeating a week

J-jus-t c--can--'t get my b-br-eath!

26 runs down, 1 to go!

Gave myself a swift kick in the patootie and now I'm ready to take on Grad week!!!!

Graduation, hills and aching buttocks!

Next week is the big week

Can you run to your own music and still have guidance from Laura?

Getting back to it!

Is is possible to learn to run for runnings sake?

Week one session one

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