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Wk 5 R3 - how did I get here

Not too sure what has happened to me, or how I successfully got to this point but I have finished the dreaded Wk5 R3. So proud of myself - not that anyone...

Not too sure what has happened to me, or how I successfully got to this point bu...

subhyst

•12 years ago

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parkrun results for NHS Couch to 5k 22/09/2012

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This free event is brought to you by our volunteers and our sponsors: Lucozad...

tygfuz

Graduate•12 years ago

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5x50 day 16

15k on gym bike. Still not able for a run, still feel sh*t. Bought new trail running shoes today so if weather and health improves then will be out there....

15k on gym bike. Still not able for a run, still feel sh*t. Bought new trail run...

Angel108

Graduate•12 years ago

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broken ankle progress

Have now been out of plaster over 2 weeks last Thursday I saw the physio and the excercises I had been doing to that point were so tame. She really put me...

Have now been out of plaster over 2 weeks last Thursday I saw the physio and the...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8R1 DONE! Miracles do happen! I may soon graduate after all!

I can't believe it but there is a very high possibility I may very well graduate from C25K! I never dreamed so 8 weeks ago! Steve and I went for our...

I can't believe it but there is a very high possibility I may very well graduate...

gdeann

Graduate•12 years ago

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I will, I can...I did! Hurrah...Well, I've made a start...

Having had a Hysterectomy in April, I've decided to embrace this new found feeling of "wellness" and give myself the challenge of Couch to 5K. I'm 43 and the...

Having had a Hysterectomy in April, I've decided to embrace this new found feeli...

DebsieB

•12 years ago

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Wk 5 R3 Done, but why does Laura suggest repeating it

Hi All I dreaded today like many, but did it, so very happy. I even gave Laura an extra 2 mins at the end. But now I'm not too sure what to do, as...

Hi All I dreaded today like many, but did it, so very happy. I even gave Lau...

subhyst

•12 years ago

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C25k Wk5 R1. Dark, cold, wet and windy - Perfect!

Well the weather has been dreadful so I put off going out yesterday, but this morning wasn't much better. Dark, cold, wet and windy - perfect! As much as I...

Well the weather has been dreadful so I put off going out yesterday, but this mo...

dog3gg

Graduate•12 years ago

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treadmills

I tried Week 1 Run 1 on the treadmill at the gym yesterday morning. And FAILED. I only did half. Fair do's I had a friend in need text whilst I was doing it...

I tried Week 1 Run 1 on the treadmill at the gym yesterday morning. And FAILED....

colleen82

•12 years ago

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Wk4r1, pouring rain and confused ???

Okay, so I did it !! But I am confused about how it went !! Right from the start of the running my legs felt like lead !!! Didn't think I would make it and...

Okay, so I did it !! But I am confused about how it went !! Right from the start...

Gwencole

•12 years ago

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Small progress on Jacobs Ladder Challenge

Well this morning it was very overcast and dark and I managed to sleep in, not a good start to the week. Never mind I was up and out about 9.00am and had...

Well this morning it was very overcast and dark and I managed to sleep in, not a...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9R1, legs like lead

After a 4 day rest, I decided to test my dodgy knee this morning. I set off very slowly and all was well, leg ached slightly but no "real" pain. Both legs felt...

After a 4 day rest, I decided to test my dodgy knee this morning. I set off very...

BettyJane

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 done

So did my week 1 run 3 yesterday. It was a bit weird going out in the afternoon instead of at the crack of dawn. A few more dog walkers to dodge and cyclists,...

So did my week 1 run 3 yesterday. It was a bit weird going out in the afternoon ...

mabbers

Graduate•12 years ago

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Apologies for the weather - my fault I'm afraid

You see, this morning was to have been my graduation run, but I have obviously angered the great Sky-Father. I was up for running in the rain, but I don't...

You see, this morning was to have been my graduation run, but I have obviously a...

mattaitch

Graduate•12 years ago

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What are the strangest things we run to?

Just wondered what in the 'post-Laura' era we run to when not listening to one of the 5+ podcasts-other than own music of course. I seem to find my rhthym just...

Just wondered what in the 'post-Laura' era we run to when not listening to one o...

musicman

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9R1

Just completed W9R1! I found it tough going but managed 4.7Km in the 30 minutes so not too unhappy. Just can't beleive how far I've come since I started - and...

Just completed W9R1! I found it tough going but managed 4.7Km in the 30 minutes ...

thepadre

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduation highs and Cto5k+ lows...

So. I graduated on Friday! Whoop whoop. Unfortunately, reveling in joy and self-satisfaction was short lived due to certain, horrible, unforeseen circumstances...

So. I graduated on Friday! Whoop whoop. Unfortunately, reveling in joy and self-...

ediththegeranium

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back to the start.

I was just about to start week 9, when I realised i'm losing motivation due to finding the longer runs a bit boring. I know I can do a 30 minute run now, I...

I was just about to start week 9, when I realised i'm losing motivation due to f...

trooperlooper

•12 years ago

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Any C25K-ers in and around Gibraltar?

jessa

Graduate•12 years ago

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Horrible, horrible....

..weather. Run not so good at the start either this morning - I must stop overindulging with wine and liquers with my Sunday roast!! But that's W9R1 in the...

..weather. Run not so good at the start either this morning - I must stop overi...

nickf

Graduate•12 years ago

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5 a.m. in the rain - I need a hat!

I must be mad....agreed in a very rash moment to join a friend on a new route this morning, at his normal time of 5 a.m. It was pouring with rain, full on...

I must be mad....agreed in a very rash moment to join a friend on a new route th...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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1st 10k in the bag

Completed my first 10k yesterday after graduating a few weeks ago. My time was not important (to me) just wanted to finish. It is truly amazing what you can...

Completed my first 10k yesterday after graduating a few weeks ago. My time was ...

Gaz_W

Graduate•12 years ago

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It's good to be back!

Not done that much running for the last few weeks, mostly because of pain at the back of my ankle - probably tendonitis. I didn't run at all for about a...

Not done that much running for the last few weeks, mostly because of pain at the...

pingle

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 3 run 2, I'm so thankful for this forum!

Completed this run around 8pm this evening. So it was dark but the streets were well lit and I think I really enjoy running at night time. It was surprisingly...

Completed this run around 8pm this evening. So it was dark but the streets were ...

Jodie92

•12 years ago

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Hola, well that was an enjoyable holiday

Hi everyone, got back yesterday from my hols in Javea, Spain and can report that I ran every other day. I can't beleive I said that, when in the past I never...

Hi everyone, got back yesterday from my hols in Javea, Spain and can report that...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Please welcome my husband, fellow C25Kers!!

After listening to me the past few weeks for hours rave about all of you, my husband has joined us! Please give a warm welcome to smhall, my better half and...

After listening to me the past few weeks for hours rave about all of you, my hus...

gdeann

Graduate•12 years ago

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Garmin test

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Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Anyone find week 4 hard?

There are lots of posts here saying how difficult weeks 5 and 6 are, but week 4 for me is proving to be a big challenge. I was starting to enjoy the programme...

There are lots of posts here saying how difficult weeks 5 and 6 are, but week 4 ...

rebby

•12 years ago

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Barefoot trainers are not waterproof :- /

W8R2 this afternoon was my first run in the rain. Amazing that we haven't had any day-time rain for over 7 weeks! I thought it would be refreshing to run in...

W8R2 this afternoon was my first run in the rain. Amazing that we haven't had a...

Vivwestie

Graduate•12 years ago

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WK3R3

Just did w3r3 today .Bring on week 4. I hope i can do this. Tips anyone?

jucioj

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2012

Wk 5 R3 - how did I get here

parkrun results for NHS Couch to 5k 22/09/2012

5x50 day 16

broken ankle progress

W8R1 DONE! Miracles do happen! I may soon graduate after all!

I will, I can...I did! Hurrah...Well, I've made a start...

Wk 5 R3 Done, but why does Laura suggest repeating it

C25k Wk5 R1. Dark, cold, wet and windy - Perfect!

treadmills

Wk4r1, pouring rain and confused ???

Small progress on Jacobs Ladder Challenge

W9R1, legs like lead

Week 1 done

Apologies for the weather - my fault I'm afraid

What are the strangest things we run to?

W9R1

Graduation highs and Cto5k+ lows...

Back to the start.

Any C25K-ers in and around Gibraltar?

Horrible, horrible....

5 a.m. in the rain - I need a hat!

1st 10k in the bag

It's good to be back!

Week 3 run 2, I'm so thankful for this forum!

Hola, well that was an enjoyable holiday

Please welcome my husband, fellow C25Kers!!

Garmin test

Anyone find week 4 hard?

Barefoot trainers are not waterproof :- /

WK3R3

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