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How do I get to the elusive 5K?

So I've been doing C25K since August and have never felt the need to blog before now, The main reason for this, I think is that it’s all gone fairly...

So I've been doing C25K since August and have never felt the need to blog before...

lolb

Graduate•11 years ago

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A ship called dignity, Speed and intervals

Went out for my usual run today with Speed on the podcast. Why is it harder to do 165 bpm as a 1 minute interval than it is to maintain that speed for 5...

Went out for my usual run today with Speed on the podcast. Why is it harder to d...

Chocotwit

Graduate•11 years ago

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Tough one today!

W10 D1 Really felt it today! Felt every step and struggled to get my breathing right, BUT so pleased I managed to push myself right to the end. So managed 32...

W10 D1 Really felt it today! Felt every step and struggled to get my breathing ...

Lesham

Graduate•11 years ago

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getting back into it again.

After my second bout of knee problems, I'm back running again. I started back slowly last week, with 2x5min runs just to test things. Two days later I tried...

After my second bout of knee problems, I'm back running again. I started back sl...

BettyJane

Graduate•11 years ago

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Big milestones for me this morning, including completing C25K!

This morning I had my annual trip to Oncology. I was feeling fine and thought everything should be OK, but there is always a little niggle. Try to ignore the...

This morning I had my annual trip to Oncology. I was feeling fine and thought e...

ScottishHoosier

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 8 - up and running!

Morning All - well that's run 1 sorted. I did feel those extra 3 minutes but once I had nearly done them I thought to myself that I could definately do...

Morning All - well that's run 1 sorted. I did feel those extra 3 minutes but on...

CatLoverSue

Graduate•11 years ago

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Never say never - Cutting the ipod strings.

Pushed hubby out the door to go for a bike ride yesterday as it was such a beautiful day and it seemed a shame to be indoors. When he got back I'd raked all...

Pushed hubby out the door to go for a bike ride yesterday as it was such a beaut...

pingle

Graduate•11 years ago

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New Balance trainers

Not sure if any of you folks check out the site SportPursuit, its an 'invite only' sports sale site and they send out weekly emails of their sales. I...

Not sure if any of you folks check out the site SportPursuit, its an 'invite onl...

mrqwest

Graduate•11 years ago

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parkrun results for NHS Couch to 5k

parkrun results for NHS Couch to 5k Please find comprehensive list of members from your club that have participated at a parkrun this week. The list is...

parkrun results for NHS Couch to 5k Please find comprehensive list of memb...

tygfuz

Graduate•11 years ago

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Bad run day W8R3

Thought I might have a bad run today and yes I did. Went to bed too late for the 6.30 alarm call to not feel like the middle of the night. Managed the school...

Thought I might have a bad run today and yes I did. Went to bed too late for th...

Secretrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8R1 done

Had hoped to do W8R1 in daylight but,as ever, life conspired against me. First run I can honestly say felt very comfortable. Still very slow but mainly...

Had hoped to do W8R1 in daylight but,as ever, life conspired against me. First r...

Martuo

•11 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

It's been a little while since I blogged. Much has changed! I managed to do week 6 pretty easily - I couldn't believe it when I managed 25 minutes! I was so...

It's been a little while since I blogged. Much has changed! I managed to do w...

ange123

Graduate•11 years ago

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W2R1

Completed W2R1 yesterday and could feel the difference in the 30 seconds extra running. I felt the first few runs were hard to get into but felt it was a...

Completed W2R1 yesterday and could feel the difference in the 30 seconds extra r...

AFL77

•11 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 done - tired!

Here I am at the beginning of Graduation Week - all feels very surreal. On the one hand I'm still amazed that I can do any form of aerobic exercise for 30...

Here I am at the beginning of Graduation Week - all feels very surreal. On the ...

Fittervic

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5R1

Well now, not too bad. Saturday saw off W4R3 with no bother and running in daylight was a novelty & have just done W5R1. As ever the second stint is up that...

Well now, not too bad. Saturday saw off W4R3 with no bother and running in dayli...

Orroroo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Has Anyone Seen Gayle? or The Tale of Organized Run 3!

Yesterday, Gayle (gdeann) and I ran our third organized 5K since graduation. This was our third in only four weeks. I woke in the morning and as my eyes slowly...

Yesterday, Gayle (gdeann) and I ran our third organized 5K since graduation. Thi...

smhall

Graduate•11 years ago

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Has Anyone Seen Gayle? Or the Tale of Organized Run 3!

Yesterday, Gayle (gdeann) and I ran our third organized 5K since graduation. This was our third in only four weeks. I woke in the morning and as my eyes...

Yesterday, Gayle (gdeann) and I ran our third organized 5K since graduation. Th...

smhall

Graduate•11 years ago

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Day 1 over with :)

This is day one for me, I've never ran for yrs.. what have I let myself in for? So motivated so long may it continue :) Need to sort my breathing out any...

This is day one for me, I've never ran for yrs.. what have I let myself in for? ...

BAnne71

•11 years ago

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W4R2 - Cold. So cold.

You you may have noticed I missed a run this week. Sorry. This was due to a number of things (migraine, homework, revision, procrastination, laziness etc.)....

You you may have noticed I missed a run this week. Sorry. This was due to a numb...

ruthharvey

•11 years ago

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This time, can I actually do this?

Hi everyone, I'm so glad I stumbled upon this website and the resources to help me get off the couch. Im planning to begin week 1 in a weeks time. i just...

Hi everyone, I'm so glad I stumbled upon this website and the resources to he...

Tickety-Boo

•11 years ago

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Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes: This serves 4 2lbs of sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2TBL of brown sugar 2TBL of maple syrup 1TBL of melted margarine 1/4 cup of...

Candied Sweet Potatoes: This serves 4 2lbs of sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed ...

Kimberami

•11 years ago

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anyone going to the running show next weekend in Esher?

it would be nice to meet if anyone on here is going, but in any case, thought I would share the link http://www.runningshow.co.uk/

it would be nice to meet if anyone on here is going, but in any case, thought I ...

vixiej

Graduate•11 years ago

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How noisy are you when running?

Whilst doing my 1st 10km race today I realised that I'm maybe quite a noisy runner. Now I wouldnt say I quite sound like a stranded walrus but I had quite a...

Whilst doing my 1st 10km race today I realised that I'm maybe quite a noisy runn...

mark909

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 - again!

I have previously got to week 5 - twice! Back to week 1. I have had a sore hip and a lot on so the runnng took a back seat. it was good to be back on the...

I have previously got to week 5 - twice! Back to week 1. I have had a sore hip...

andielou

•11 years ago

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Stepping stone

Went out this morning for my second postgrad run and thought I would give stepping stone a go. Know I am not yet running 5k so was a bit nervous. However, was...

Went out this morning for my second postgrad run and thought I would give steppi...

gaterunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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One more run to go after this - Mixed Emotions

"One more run to go after this" That's what I kept telling myself to day as I completed W9R2. I still haven't worked out if that's good or bad. You see...

"One more run to go after this" That's what I kept telling myself to day as I co...

Treborstone

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wooly Hat, overheating = Wk9 Run3

I can honestly say that when i started this program 9 weeks ago i wasn't 100% sure i'd make it to the end but i've always had a stubborn streak and slowly i...

I can honestly say that when i started this program 9 weeks ago i wasn't 100% su...

alliec

Graduate•11 years ago

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And onto the final week...

Finished Week 8 tonight. I can't believe I've come this far, from being unable to run the length of a football pitch at the beginning of October! I went to see...

Finished Week 8 tonight. I can't believe I've come this far, from being unable t...

chriscampbell2012

Graduate•11 years ago

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Sweatshop Running Club

Decided to register for a Sweatshop Running Club with the intention of doing a 5k run tomorrow evening. They have said it's suitable for all abilities but I'm...

Decided to register for a Sweatshop Running Club with the intention of doing a 5...

rosn123

Graduate•11 years ago

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Beautiful run on Brighton seafront this morning

After raving about my treadmill about a week ago the second time I plugged it in it went bang !!!!! Obviously, I was not happy and have been waiting for...

After raving about my treadmill about a week ago the second time I plugged it in...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2012

How do I get to the elusive 5K?

A ship called dignity, Speed and intervals

Tough one today!

getting back into it again.

Big milestones for me this morning, including completing C25K!

Week 8 - up and running!

Never say never - Cutting the ipod strings.

New Balance trainers

parkrun results for NHS Couch to 5k

Bad run day W8R3

W8R1 done

Week 7 Run 1

W2R1

Week 9 Run 1 done - tired!

W5R1

Has Anyone Seen Gayle? or The Tale of Organized Run 3!

Has Anyone Seen Gayle? Or the Tale of Organized Run 3!

Day 1 over with :)

W4R2 - Cold. So cold.

This time, can I actually do this?

Candied Sweet Potatoes

anyone going to the running show next weekend in Esher?

How noisy are you when running?

Week 1 - again!

Stepping stone

One more run to go after this - Mixed Emotions

Wooly Hat, overheating = Wk9 Run3

And onto the final week...

Sweatshop Running Club

Beautiful run on Brighton seafront this morning

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