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Any other "virgins" running the RedRun 5k in Victoria Park this sunday?

Have to admit a growing nervousness at my first proper run. I know I can do the distance as done it twice in last 5 days and doing 2 more before the race, but...

Have to admit a growing nervousness at my first proper run. I know I can do the ...

chusan51

Graduate•11 years ago

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w5r3 - I LAUGH IN YOUR FACE!!!!

I did it. I did it. I...........DID.............IT! And easily too. I went out in the pouring rain and thick fog, convinced I would fail big time. And now...

I did it. I did it. I...........DID.............IT! And easily too. I went ou...

rfawag

•11 years ago

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Week 4 over and out. A disjointed Week 5 starts tomorrow

Well, I finished week 4 yesterday. I was tired before I started so I 'cheated' by doing a few turn arounds to find the flatest areas and even managed to find...

Well, I finished week 4 yesterday. I was tired before I started so I 'cheated' ...

GoldenOldy

•11 years ago

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:-( my first sad face... didnt make W4 R3..... sorry peeps

you know when you just wish you hadn't have gone out? well, i went out to attempt my last run of week 4 last night. disaster :-( first off, i couldnt...

you know when you just wish you hadn't have gone out? well, i went out to at...

AuntieAli

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 9, Run 2 - Damn you Bad Run!!!

I just had a feeling that today was going to be 'one of those runs'. To start with it was VERY dark this morning, it decided to rain (then had to hunt around...

I just had a feeling that today was going to be 'one of those runs'. To start w...

Clare7645

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7 and starting to struggle.....!!!

For most of the programmed I have been running every other day, but I am now thinking that it might be time to start taking a double rest day between the...

For most of the programmed I have been running every other day, but I am now thi...

puressence73

Graduate•11 years ago

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Post graduation how far are you all running?

Hi all I just wondered how far you are running on your runs. I'm finding 3 5k runs a week a bit much. I seem to be slowing down too!! I do have to take my...

Hi all I just wondered how far you are running on your runs. I'm finding 3 5k ru...

JoP1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Do I run if it hurts? (Wk1R2)

I finished my first run and felt great, but obviously didn't stretch enough. This morning my long leg muscles and my knees are still tender. Do I still go for...

I finished my first run and felt great, but obviously didn't stretch enough. Thi...

Cookiedooodle

Graduate•11 years ago

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I can run for 3 minutes!!!

Just completed W3R1 and was surprised and delighted to find out that I can run non-stop for 3 whole minutes. I must admit that I only just finished the second...

Just completed W3R1 and was surprised and delighted to find out that I can run n...

PeaBea

Graduate•11 years ago

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Stepping stones and coming home

Today's run really didn't go well. On Monday it was frosty, so I put on my base layer with a T-shirt over the top. Then just as I was about the leave I...

Today's run really didn't go well. On Monday it was frosty, so I put on my base...

Slater

Graduate•11 years ago

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w5r3 - day of doom has arrived.

I am about to tackle this run today and I am SCARED! Just wanted to post this as motivation for myself. If all you folks in cyber space know that I am doing...

I am about to tackle this run today and I am SCARED! Just wanted to post this a...

rfawag

•11 years ago

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Well that was a surprise!!!.

......turfed myself out in the rain hoping for the run not to feel too hard after my gap and the lady told me I was on Week 3 not wk2 run !! I thought 'well...

......turfed myself out in the rain hoping for the run not to feel too hard afte...

carole1961

•11 years ago

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Did anyone else find the Stepping Stones podcast quite slow ??

I've been away on holiday and have been to the gym a few times but it is soooo hot I've barely managed more than 10mins. I thought I'd use the stepping stones...

I've been away on holiday and have been to the gym a few times but it is soooo h...

ca66ie99

Graduate•11 years ago

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Dilemma

I have three options with regards to week 8: 1) Do I do run 2 of week 8 on the treadmill on tuesday then rest until saturday and then do run 3 then rest sun...

I have three options with regards to week 8: 1) Do I do run 2 of week 8 on th...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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ill

Hi i have not forgot this great site.It's just i have had 2 op and won't be back till the new year.By then i will have to start over again.Hope everyone is...

Hi i have not forgot this great site.It's just i have had 2 op and won't be back...

sassymum

•11 years ago

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How did that happen I've only gone and graduated!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)

Finnally I've only gone and done it....... W9R3 tick that box DONE ! Thought i'd reflect when i started I ran in "trainers" that i walk the dog in, joggers...

Finnally I've only gone and done it....... W9R3 tick that box DONE ! Thought i...

redfacewoman

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 - Day 1 - A real struggle for anyone else?

I got through week 5 alright, and even though I was dreading the 20 minute final run, I got through it ok. I was expecting the first day of week six to be...

I got through week 5 alright, and even though I was dreading the 20 minute final...

Goosenman

•11 years ago

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Sweatshop Running Club - First attempt done!

Was a bit apprehensive but determined to give it a go. I knew I'd be last and made them aware before we started that I'd be slow but they said it wasn't a...

Was a bit apprehensive but determined to give it a go. I knew I'd be last and ma...

rosn123

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running Speed

I did W1 R1 today on the treadmill @ the gym. Any advice on speed I should be going at walking and running. I've never been a good runner, but finished the...

I did W1 R1 today on the treadmill @ the gym. Any advice on speed I should be g...

Alty63

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

Running... the agony of de-feet!!

Since my last post I have only managed one run a week. Partly life circumstances, and partly (mainly) pain. Excruciating heel pain which is really really...

Since my last post I have only managed one run a week. Partly life circumstances...

canuckgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Im still going!!

Ive not posted for a while on here. just to let all know i did my 1st parkrun on Sat at Havent in Portsmouth. It was wonderful :-) i found it tuff but i...

Ive not posted for a while on here. just to let all know i did my 1st parkrun o...

feelgood

Graduate•11 years ago

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W4R1...The time is flying by!

I can't believe that it's week 4! Where has this year gone? I'm still loving the program. Just like last week, I cannot look at the run as a whole. 2...

I can't believe that it's week 4! Where has this year gone? I'm still loving t...

Kimberami

•11 years ago

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It's bright and shiny at the Hall household today! Counting my blessings!

I'm sure by now most of you have read Steve's (smhall's) blog. Steve has such a sense of humor and such a way of looking at things, that at times I get...

I'm sure by now most of you have read Steve's (smhall's) blog. Steve has such a...

gdeann

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk 6 R2 ................done !!

I did the 2nd run in week 6 tonight , and I have to say...........wasn't too bad at all :-) Not sure if it felt easier because it was on the treadmill at the...

I did the 2nd run in week 6 tonight , and I have to say...........wasn't too bad...

kazzers

Graduate•11 years ago

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Stepping Stones

What is Stepping Stones and when do i do them? I am W3 at the mo. Ed

BigEd

•11 years ago

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First postgrad run in the pouring rain

What a mess! Pouring down with rain here in Italy -- not drizzle but cats and dogs -- and off I want after a day's work to the park to run my traditional 30...

What a mess! Pouring down with rain here in Italy -- not drizzle but cats and do...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•11 years ago

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W2 R3 - bail out !

Ok, it is going to happen, but hasn't, when it should have!!! I should be looking forward-ish to wk3 run 2 on Weds but for various reasons haven't managed to...

Ok, it is going to happen, but hasn't, when it should have!!! I should be looki...

carole1961

•11 years ago

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Under Starters Orders!

Well, I completed Week 1, Run 1 last night and am feeling very chuffed with myself! I found the Couch to 5K site from a link on HotUKDeals, and I thought...

Well, I completed Week 1, Run 1 last night and am feeling very chuffed with myse...

Cookiedooodle

Graduate•11 years ago

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W9R2 completed and may I talk knickers?

Have completed run 2 of my final week and although quite slow, mainly due to a reluctant dog, managed well and was not too out of breath by the end. My calves...

Have completed run 2 of my final week and although quite slow, mainly due to a r...

rolphie2

Graduate•11 years ago

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New starter, week 1.

Hello! Well I have just got back from Run1, Week1 and don't feel too bad actually, struggled a bit half way through but once through that barrier I really...

Hello! Well I have just got back from Run1, Week1 and don't feel too bad actual...

PacMan

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2012

Any other "virgins" running the RedRun 5k in Victoria Park this sunday?

w5r3 - I LAUGH IN YOUR FACE!!!!

Week 4 over and out. A disjointed Week 5 starts tomorrow

:-( my first sad face... didnt make W4 R3..... sorry peeps

Week 9, Run 2 - Damn you Bad Run!!!

W7 and starting to struggle.....!!!

Post graduation how far are you all running?

Do I run if it hurts? (Wk1R2)

I can run for 3 minutes!!!

Stepping stones and coming home

w5r3 - day of doom has arrived.

Well that was a surprise!!!.

Did anyone else find the Stepping Stones podcast quite slow ??

Dilemma

ill

How did that happen I've only gone and graduated!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)

Week 6 - Day 1 - A real struggle for anyone else?

Sweatshop Running Club - First attempt done!

Running Speed

Running... the agony of de-feet!!

Im still going!!

W4R1...The time is flying by!

It's bright and shiny at the Hall household today! Counting my blessings!

Wk 6 R2 ................done !!

Stepping Stones

First postgrad run in the pouring rain

W2 R3 - bail out !

Under Starters Orders!

W9R2 completed and may I talk knickers?

New starter, week 1.

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