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8 down, 1 to go!

Well, finished week 8 this morning. Have to say it was definitely the windiest run I've had since starting the programme, but was nice to get out in the...

Well, finished week 8 this morning. Have to say it was definitely the windiest ...

Ade_Dennis

Graduate•12 years ago

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Advanced running programmes.

Hi all. Can any C25k graduates recommend an advanced programme to follow. I have been using the C25K+ but have to repeat them as I am up to 10k in about an...

Hi all. Can any C25k graduates recommend an advanced programme to follow. I hav...

Jonny1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 Runs 1 and 2 Done, Future Looks Bleak

OK, I successfully completed the second run of week 4 tonight. It was brutal, but not as bad as the first run of week 4. During the first run, the first 5...

OK, I successfully completed the second run of week 4 tonight. It was brutal, b...

TexasDad

Graduate•12 years ago

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Where to restart?????

I graduated in June 2012 and i lost my interest for these 3 months........I would like to restart.....what would be the appropriate way to restart?

I graduated in June 2012 and i lost my interest for these 3 months........I woul...

Jojiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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The second run, not a fluke any more!

Managed to squeeze in my W1R2 today and found it ok and I was very pleased with myself for pushing myself to do it. After dinner and before a band practice, I...

Managed to squeeze in my W1R2 today and found it ok and I was very pleased with ...

Paypol

•12 years ago

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New clothes, new shoes; old, boring route :-S

Time constraints tonight meant I had to run the route closest to home; which is the one I have ran a lot and am very bored with. However, I set off at dusk...

Time constraints tonight meant I had to run the route closest to home; which is ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Back to the Start ......

Ok so week 2 didnt go too well ... my legs felt like lead poles and my knees hurt and since then Ive not been out running. Anyway today I paid a visit to Up &...

Ok so week 2 didnt go too well ... my legs felt like lead poles and my knees hur...

yummymummy2012

•12 years ago

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Week 5 run 1 over and done with

It wasn't as bad as I expected, even running into a headwind the entire time. I'm actually looking forward to run 2!

It wasn't as bad as I expected, even running into a headwind the entire time. I'...

Wentbacktobed

•12 years ago

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Woohoo so happy!!! Graduated at last!!

Yey! Week 9 run 3 completed tonight, according to MapmyRun I've done 4.73km in 32.26 minutes so almost there....really good run tonight and I think I'm almost...

Yey! Week 9 run 3 completed tonight, according to MapmyRun I've done 4.73km in 3...

Rachw8778

Graduate•12 years ago

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I accidentally ran 6.2K tonight, I NEED a gps watch!

I quickly planned a run tonight as, at 7.20, it was starting to darken up. I was going to run 2 loops of my run with a slope but by the time I came back to the...

I quickly planned a run tonight as, at 7.20, it was starting to darken up. I was...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

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A twinge winge .......frustration frustration frustration!!!

Sorry - I need to winge........ I want to go for a run..........................grrrrrrr. After my W6R3 I ended up pulling something in my right buttock/back...

Sorry - I need to winge........ I want to go for a run.............................

Ginthestring

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk6 R1.........it's true what people say!

its really hard! I thought it would be a breeze as I'd managed wk5r3 with no problems! This was hard and I could have stopped but was determined not too...

its really hard! I thought it would be a breeze as I'd managed wk5r3 with no ...

nickinocki

•12 years ago

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Gearing up for Week 7

Newbie on this site but have made it to Week 7 after one restart due to injury back in July. 'Almost' completed Wk 6 R3 yesterday. Was running in full sun (I...

Newbie on this site but have made it to Week 7 after one restart due to injury b...

canuckgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is there a best time of the day to run?

I have been running in the morning, straight after getting up. It seems to suit me, except for the cooler air! Considering changing to evenings, and was...

I have been running in the morning, straight after getting up. It seems to suit ...

caro8642

•12 years ago

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restart

Round about June I got up to W7, had a couple of goes at it but never managed three 25-minute runs in a week (And just the thought scared me half to death.)...

Round about June I got up to W7, had a couple of goes at it but never managed th...

brownfox

Graduate•12 years ago

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From the couch to 5K in 9 weeks - mmmmmm?

So, I've done R2 of W1 and only 25 runs to go! Actually, really happy to have found something to guide me through this so here's to 25 more. Time and effort...

So, I've done R2 of W1 and only 25 runs to go! Actually, really happy to have fo...

SexyBexy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Lidl - Running Gear

Popped in to Lidl on the way home from work. They have running socks, gloves, reflective straps, cycling shorts, sports tops and probably some other stuff...

Popped in to Lidl on the way home from work. They have running socks, gloves, r...

morningglory

Graduate•12 years ago

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First time - I ran for 5k! (very, very slowly!)

I did it! After all my agonising and overthinking, I ran today for 5.69k. I deliberately kept it slow because I was worried I couldn't do the distance. it...

I did it! After all my agonising and overthinking, I ran today for 5.69k. I de...

Anniemurph

Graduate•12 years ago

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Breathing - nose or mouth?

I just did the first run of Week 5, and was interested to hear Laura's advice to breathe in through the nose, out through the mouth. I realise that up until...

I just did the first run of Week 5, and was interested to hear Laura's advice to...

Athenian

Graduate•12 years ago

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Pesky ticks are still about

It may be autumn, and with temperatures in single figures, but yesterday I picked up another tick. I wasn't running yesterday, but cross-training with a cycle...

It may be autumn, and with temperatures in single figures, but yesterday I picke...

swanscot

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back in the game!

So I've had a looong time out (9 days) due to what started with an injured hamstring, which overlapped with a pretty nasty illness which lasted a good week....

So I've had a looong time out (9 days) due to what started with an injured hamst...

ml11j4b

•12 years ago

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Yay, W7R2 done

After attempting to run W6R3 in the heat and falling short I figured I'd try the run again and if I managed it twice consider myself on W7. I ran R1 around...

After attempting to run W6R3 in the heat and falling short I figured I'd try the...

ca66ie99

Graduate•12 years ago

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stepping stones- what a killer!!

Today was my first post graduate run, so thought I'd try stepping stones-, found it very hard to shorten my steps, so it wasn't a successful run, never mind...

Today was my first post graduate run, so thought I'd try stepping stones-, found...

jojo2k

Graduate•12 years ago

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Your name?

Smiling to myself at some Names we have chosen. Mine was originally going to be SonicAttack after a Hawkwind track...but as i figured i would crash and burn...

Smiling to myself at some Names we have chosen. Mine was originally going to be...

sonicsplodge

Graduate•12 years ago

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How slow can you go??

I seem to run at a snail's pace - am positive I could walk faster - however if I try to up my pace, I just can't do it. I did w4r2 this morning. I do the...

I seem to run at a snail's pace - am positive I could walk faster - however if I...

dollarfudge

•12 years ago

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W2

Just finished week 2 and I found today harder than previously, god knows why, very nervous about W3!!!!!

Just finished week 2 and I found today harder than previously, god knows why, ve...

ratbag24

•12 years ago

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Is there anyone that is completing the run whilst pushing a pram?

ratbag24

•12 years ago

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On holiday, but still managed one run and got the ring I have been hoping for!

I had good intentions when I left home that I would be running every other day on the treadmill in the hotel, but when we got here I found a lovely run down by...

I had good intentions when I left home that I would be running every other day o...

FluffyPigeon

Graduate•12 years ago

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5x50 Day 5

Day 5, the weather seems to holding off during the day at least. God know what this will be like in October. I have settled in to my new routine, apart...

Day 5, the weather seems to holding off during the day at least. God know wha...

George42

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R1 - Part of the team!

Completed W6R1 last night. It felt great to be back at the intervals, felt like I could push myself with the speed a bit more. For some of the run I was about...

Completed W6R1 last night. It felt great to be back at the intervals, felt like ...

Pelephant

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2012

8 down, 1 to go!

Advanced running programmes.

Week 4 Runs 1 and 2 Done, Future Looks Bleak

Where to restart?????

The second run, not a fluke any more!

New clothes, new shoes; old, boring route :-S

Back to the Start ......

Week 5 run 1 over and done with

Woohoo so happy!!! Graduated at last!!

I accidentally ran 6.2K tonight, I NEED a gps watch!

A twinge winge .......frustration frustration frustration!!!

Wk6 R1.........it's true what people say!

Gearing up for Week 7

Is there a best time of the day to run?

restart

From the couch to 5K in 9 weeks - mmmmmm?

Lidl - Running Gear

First time - I ran for 5k! (very, very slowly!)

Breathing - nose or mouth?

Pesky ticks are still about

Back in the game!

Yay, W7R2 done

stepping stones- what a killer!!

Your name?

How slow can you go??

W2

Is there anyone that is completing the run whilst pushing a pram?

On holiday, but still managed one run and got the ring I have been hoping for!

5x50 Day 5

W6R1 - Part of the team!

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