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Week 5 done and dusted

Did run 3 of week 5 on the treadmill at the gym and despite my left calf aching during the first five minutes of the twenty minute run i did not stop and...

Did run 3 of week 5 on the treadmill at the gym and despite my left calf aching ...

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•11 years ago

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Important Message from Pearsey.TexasDad want sponsors for his clinical research run. Please read! C'mon the Team!!

Hi All, TexasDad has run for his friends again this year, Amy and Steve. They have 2 children with Hurler Syndrome (Gargoylism). They have already lost a...

Hi All, TexasDad has run for his friends again this year, Amy and Steve. They h...

Pearsey

•11 years ago

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Wk3 r1 so nervous but took all your suggestions and tips on board...thank you.. now much more positive and determined to complete the 5k

Always thought i'd never be able to run but would say to anyone in week 1 don't give up its a great runung programme.

Always thought i'd never be able to run but would say to anyone in week 1 don't ...

Newgirl

•11 years ago

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Please tell me what I need to be able to listen to music and download Laura talking me through this programme.

I don't have anything at present. I have started with a stopwatch and a piece of paper giving me the times. I know I'll need something better as I progress....

I don't have anything at present. I have started with a stopwatch and a piece o...

GoldenOldy

•11 years ago

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Week 7, Run 3 - is there really only 2 weeks left!

This morning I completed the final run of week seven :-) Today was the first real long run that I've done before work. Today's run was no worse than the...

This morning I completed the final run of week seven :-) Today was the first...

Clare7645

Graduate•11 years ago

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W1R3 Week one in the bag!

Looking forward to week 2 as my shifts allow some day running outdoors!! Are my thighs supposed to feel like lead???

Looking forward to week 2 as my shifts allow some day running outdoors!! Are my...

RUN-TMR

•11 years ago

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W1R3 done

Ran in the rain for the first time. Think i enjoyed it more than in the dry.

jasehuss

•11 years ago

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W4 done - but feeling very apprehensive about W5

Hi all, Just finished the last W4 run. It has taken me 10 days to complete the 3 runs for W4, not becase I found them terribly difficult, but because other...

Hi all, Just finished the last W4 run. It has taken me 10 days to complete the ...

runningnewbie

•11 years ago

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Week 5, Run 2 - uninspiring but done!

Managed it ok - was a little apprehensive to start with but found the 8mins fine. No niggle in my hip which I had after Run 1 on Monday I am pleased to say,...

Managed it ok - was a little apprehensive to start with but found the 8mins fine...

CatLoverSue

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 completed...well kind of!!!

well a day late but tonight I attempted this session. Too tired last night to do it so really wanted to make the effort today but knew i had plumber coming to...

well a day late but tonight I attempted this session. Too tired last night to do...

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•11 years ago

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A few questions from someone who has just finished Week 5.

Hi! I'm 39, male, haven't done any exercise in many years and recently took up C2K. I'm just about in the healthy weight range for my height, bordering on...

Hi! I'm 39, male, haven't done any exercise in many years and recently took...

chriscampbell2012

Graduate•11 years ago

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Winter Darkness

So I am enjoying the C25K programme but now as winter is approaching and the dark morning and nights are kicking in I'm not sure what to do about my runs. I...

So I am enjoying the C25K programme but now as winter is approaching and the dar...

phoenix5422

•11 years ago

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To stretch or not to stretch?

The benefits of stretching are obvious, right? The fact is, there's not much research out there. However, this study suggests stretching has little or no...

The benefits of stretching are obvious, right? The fact is, there's not much res...

TheEditor

•11 years ago

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Gutted, can't have a break now.

I should be doing w8 r3 tonight but unfortunately I am full of cold. I have decided not to rune until I have shiftrd my cough/cold. I am hoping this does not...

I should be doing w8 r3 tonight but unfortunately I am full of cold. I have dec...

lyndseyj

Graduate•11 years ago

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Weights work for strength and treadmill musings

Monday I succumbed to the lure of the gym and did 5K on a treadmill. Very very boring, but warm and dry. Still no joy in speeding up my pace - I think I am...

Monday I succumbed to the lure of the gym and did 5K on a treadmill. Very very ...

Ginthestring

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wow - I'm inspired by so many positive blogs

Today was day 1 of week 2. Last week I didn't think I could run for 60 seconds without stopping but amazed myself by managing it. I found running for 90...

Today was day 1 of week 2. Last week I didn't think I could run for 60 seconds ...

GoldenOldy

•11 years ago

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W3R2 Another one ticked off

First run since the one done on Saturday, following which I'd celebrated my birthday with chinese food (lots), red wine (lots), vodka (lots), cake (lots) - you...

First run since the one done on Saturday, following which I'd celebrated my birt...

Leyther1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Kick up the bum ..... PLEASE!!!!

Hi All I have a confession to make....... i graduated a while ago now and since then have been a bridesmaid, had quite a serious chest infection so havent...

Hi All I have a confession to make....... i graduated a while ago now and sin...

shellieboots

Graduate•11 years ago

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Endomondo made me Superwoman

Endomondo made my day yesterday – End of the British Summer Time (funny how the British Winter Time does not exist!) W6R3 and here are I am! 6 am I’m up....

Endomondo made my day yesterday – End of the British Summer Time (funny how the ...

EnVadrouille

•11 years ago

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Blotted my Pearsey copy book!

Oh dear-been struggling with cold/cough for past week. Yesterday was culmination day-really came to a head, so today I didn't run-taking my own advice-but have...

Oh dear-been struggling with cold/cough for past week. Yesterday was culmination...

Pearsey

•11 years ago

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Week 7 - so why am I not looking forward to finishing?

Weird isn't it? A couple of months ago I couldn't run for a minute without stopping and now I can run for 25. You'd think I'd be thrilled - and I am, but I'm...

Weird isn't it? A couple of months ago I couldn't run for a minute without stopp...

londongirln19

Graduate•11 years ago

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w2r2 done.

One more run of week 2 to go. It was very windy up on the fell today, and it was quite hard to breathe as the cold wind whips your breath away. Other than...

One more run of week 2 to go. It was very windy up on the fell today, and it wa...

rfawag

•11 years ago

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Post grad run 2 - I need structure and motivation!!

After finally making it out for a run on Saturday, I was ill Sunday and Monday and excused myself yesterday so only just managed to get out this morning. I...

After finally making it out for a run on Saturday, I was ill Sunday and Monday a...

Fraz73

Graduate•11 years ago

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Nhs couch to 5K

I have Finnish my first week of couch to 5k and am feeling very energetic and optimistic . Can't wait to get started on week two.

I have Finnish my first week of couch to 5k and am feeling very energetic and op...

pampryce

•11 years ago

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Is it REALLY necessary to have a rest day in between runs? I am on W3R2

Although 30lbs overweight, I have been going to the gym to do various cardio and strength training on and off for over a year now. I am doing C25k to lose...

Although 30lbs overweight, I have been going to the gym to do various cardio and...

mummyluvsyoo

•11 years ago

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Full of cold & really fed up :o(

Over a week since i last got out for a run and i am so fed up!!! I just can't shake of this cold. I really want to try and get out but i know i shouldn't my...

Over a week since i last got out for a run and i am so fed up!!! I just can't sh...

sinope82

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7R3---->Failed; 5K---->Success

Hello, friends. It's been a little while since my last post. I've had an interesting few weeks here in Texas. When I last wrote, I was slowly making my way...

Hello, friends. It's been a little while since my last post. I've had an inter...

TexasDad

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4: All a dream?

Week 4 has flown by! Last night was run 3 of week 4 and in 30 degree (celsius) heat I shuffled my way through it. Taking some of the advice that I have seen on...

Week 4 has flown by! Last night was run 3 of week 4 and in 30 degree (celsius) h...

Lifewithoutthecouch

Graduate•11 years ago

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speed training (W10R2) and packing for my holiday :-)

Yesterday I was a good girl, and did my run, despite the fact that I was still very tired, not hungover you understand, ;-) from the brilliant costume party I...

Yesterday I was a good girl, and did my run, despite the fact that I was still v...

vixiej

Graduate•11 years ago

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I didn't know Laura would tell me I'm a runner :)

Sometimes I'm not sure if it's better or worse to know what's coming. When I heard this morning that it was going to be a 25 minute run I was terrified. But...

Sometimes I'm not sure if it's better or worse to know what's coming. When I he...

parkbirdy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2012

Week 5 done and dusted

Important Message from Pearsey.TexasDad want sponsors for his clinical research run. Please read! C'mon the Team!!

Wk3 r1 so nervous but took all your suggestions and tips on board...thank you.. now much more positive and determined to complete the 5k

Please tell me what I need to be able to listen to music and download Laura talking me through this programme.

Week 7, Run 3 - is there really only 2 weeks left!

W1R3 Week one in the bag!

W1R3 done

W4 done - but feeling very apprehensive about W5

Week 5, Run 2 - uninspiring but done!

Week 5 Run 2 completed...well kind of!!!

A few questions from someone who has just finished Week 5.

Winter Darkness

To stretch or not to stretch?

Gutted, can't have a break now.

Weights work for strength and treadmill musings

Wow - I'm inspired by so many positive blogs

W3R2 Another one ticked off

Kick up the bum ..... PLEASE!!!!

Endomondo made me Superwoman

Blotted my Pearsey copy book!

Week 7 - so why am I not looking forward to finishing?

w2r2 done.

Post grad run 2 - I need structure and motivation!!

Nhs couch to 5K

Is it REALLY necessary to have a rest day in between runs? I am on W3R2

Full of cold & really fed up :o(

W7R3---->Failed; 5K---->Success

Week 4: All a dream?

speed training (W10R2) and packing for my holiday :-)

I didn't know Laura would tell me I'm a runner :)

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