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It's been a while!

since I last blogged. No real reason just not had anything that exicting to write about. Still don't but thought I'd say hi! So what have I been up to in...

since I last blogged. No real reason just not had anything that exicting to wri...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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First Parkrun this year

I had a mad moment and entered the Cambridge Parkrun yesterday after only the second week of C25K. It was very hard work especially considering it was so wet...

I had a mad moment and entered the Cambridge Parkrun yesterday after only the se...

BigEd

•12 years ago

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How do I get a c25K top?

Hey I want a c25k grad top but don't know how/where to get one from, Any help please???

Hey I want a c25k grad top but don't know how/where to get one from, Any help pl...

PatButcher

Graduate•12 years ago

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Shin splints: tubigrip - help or hindrance?

I'm only on week 2 of the programme, but I've been experiencing shin pain which I'm assuming is shin splints (I believe they're quite common in 'new' runners)....

I'm only on week 2 of the programme, but I've been experiencing shin pain which ...

earl-grey-sian

Graduate•12 years ago

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Bleating sheep?

Well it's a lovely day out there. Off I went for W2R2, full of enthusiasm and optimism. All went well, shin pain is reducing, although still there....

Well it's a lovely day out there. Off I went for W2R2, full of enthusiasm...

earl-grey-sian

Graduate•12 years ago

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My First Blog and first run today

Hi folks really want to get fit and while mucking about on the internet found this Couch to 5k plan on NHS site and thought i would download the app on the...

Hi folks really want to get fit and while mucking about on the internet found ...

AFL77

•12 years ago

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Back in the game…..

My last blog was to report that I was out of action due to a bad back so I haven’t run for 10 days and believe me that has felt like an absolute age even...

My last blog was to report that I was out of action due to a bad back so I haven...

SBG356

Graduate•12 years ago

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I've only gone and done it! Graduated today.

Woke to a beautiful morning, hard frost and brilliant sunshine. The perfect morning for my final run of C25K. I stuck to my usual route and again managed to...

Woke to a beautiful morning, hard frost and brilliant sunshine. The perfect morn...

gaterunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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It's been a while but I'm back!

Hi! Been away for what seems like an eternity, graduated last march and carried on to do 5k runs and felt really good, then summer happened and the kids were...

Hi! Been away for what seems like an eternity, graduated last march and carried ...

PatButcher

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week nine day two and it's not any easier

I'm thinking of packing it in after I've completed week 9 because I get no joy from running whatsoever. Even when I hear Laura say I've done it, I don't feel...

I'm thinking of packing it in after I've completed week 9 because I get no joy f...

DaydreamBeliever

•12 years ago

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Back after 5 weeks out of action and it feels good

I have not run for 5 weeks as I got to W6R2 when my right knee could not take any weight. It took about 2 and a half weeks for that to heal and then I got the...

I have not run for 5 weeks as I got to W6R2 when my right knee could not take an...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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W12R3

More Speed and definitely more hard work. I still doubt if I've got the beat but I have got the IDEA of slow and fast runs. Endomondo graphs finally show a...

More Speed and definitely more hard work. I still doubt if I've got the beat bu...

janda

Graduate•12 years ago

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Should I run every day after graduating. Training for charity run in 2 weeks.

I graduated last week and am doing a 5k charity run 2 weeks today. Started stepping stone yesterday and did well but had mediocre run today. Planned to do 2k...

I graduated last week and am doing a 5k charity run 2 weeks today. Started stepp...

chusan51

Graduate•12 years ago

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Final Stretch

After my poor showing for the last run of week 8 I decided not to repeat it but to go on to week 9 run 1. A 30 minute run. Conditions were perfect, a nice...

After my poor showing for the last run of week 8 I decided not to repeat it but ...

mabbers

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduated!!!!! But why are run 3s so hard?

Hi everyone, I started this year wanting to lose 3 stone before my big significant birthday at the beginning of December. That seemed like a possible if...

Hi everyone, I started this year wanting to lose 3 stone before my big signif...

thinnerandfitter

Graduate•12 years ago

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New to exercise

Haven't exercised for the best part of 10 years, but feel slightly deflated couldn't get to the end of the first run, 3 times in a row. Please tell me there is...

Haven't exercised for the best part of 10 years, but feel slightly deflated coul...

sh888

•12 years ago

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Help really needed :o(

After a dismal run on tuesday which i put down to having a heavy cold and a strong head wind i decided to try again today. I thought i may struggle with my...

After a dismal run on tuesday which i put down to having a heavy cold and a stro...

sinope82

Graduate•12 years ago

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Had a week off ...

For the past week I've been working away from home and staying in a place that the locals call a town and someone like me from the Big Smoke calls an...

For the past week I've been working away from home and staying in a place that t...

boudicca

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

Well I did run 1 of week 7 outside and despite huffing and puffing like a steam engine up slight inclines I didnt stop. I used my own music set off on my five...

Well I did run 1 of week 7 outside and despite huffing and puffing like a steam ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Treadmill finally arrived - first run complete and very happy with my purchase

After a mishap with the first delivery my treadmill finally arrived on Friday. During the day my hubby dutifully put it together (thank you hubby!!!!) and by...

After a mishap with the first delivery my treadmill finally arrived on Friday. ...

morningglory

Graduate•12 years ago

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I've started a blog-thang...

I'm not sure if this is against site rules, but I felt moved to blog about the whole C25K experience and it's here, if anyone is moved to view:...

I'm not sure if this is against site rules, but I felt moved to blog about the w...

Vivwestie

Graduate•12 years ago

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Words of wisdom needed to drag myself out for w7 r2 tomorrow after 6 days off?

I've given myself 6 days off, not entirely intentional but was totally knackered from w7 r1 and couldn't manage running on Wednesday felt really tired Ihad a...

I've given myself 6 days off, not entirely intentional but was totally knackered...

Secretrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2R3 was Tater approved

My neighbor's cat, Tater, likes to watch me run. :) I am now done with Week 2! Today's run was tougher than the last one, but I refused to give up. I knew...

My neighbor's cat, Tater, likes to watch me run. :) I am now done with Week 2!...

Kimberami

•12 years ago

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Just signed up ready for the challenge

Have looked at c25k before but after walking 26 miles in September for charity I've decided to sign up. I'm not a natural runner but am hoping to get out of...

Have looked at c25k before but after walking 26 miles in September for charity I...

Rosiegems77

•12 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1. Blimey!

The few remaining leaves on the lime trees in the street outside my bedroom window were shivering and the silver birch in the back garden were bending right...

The few remaining leaves on the lime trees in the street outside my bedroom wind...

londongirln19

Graduate•12 years ago

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Bye bye Week 7

Well, that's week 7 done - two weeks left! I am going to graduate before Christmas! Not a bad present...

Well, that's week 7 done - two weeks left! I am going to graduate before Christm...

Tiddlywink

Graduate•12 years ago

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What can I do about plantar fasciiitis? Just completed week 5 run 1 and feeling very good apart from this.

bethbrit

•12 years ago

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Week 6, Run 3 - Completed, even after a marathon shopping session!

Well that's Week 6 over and done with and I survived! :) Been in Glasgow for the past two days and have shopped till I dropped and covered a lot of miles in...

Well that's Week 6 over and done with and I survived! :) Been in Glasgow for th...

CatLoverSue

Graduate•12 years ago

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Timed v distance C25K?

I am using Run Double app on my phone and they offer both a timed or distance C25K programme. My question is has anyone used the distance rather than timed...

I am using Run Double app on my phone and they offer both a timed or distance C2...

PeaBea

Graduate•12 years ago

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Does anyone else juffle?

I did my first run of week 4 this morning after deciding to get up and out at just after 8 am for my first morning run. I'd had a few glasses of vino last...

I did my first run of week 4 this morning after deciding to get up and out at ju...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2012

It's been a while!

First Parkrun this year

How do I get a c25K top?

Shin splints: tubigrip - help or hindrance?

Bleating sheep?

My First Blog and first run today

Back in the game…..

I've only gone and done it! Graduated today.

It's been a while but I'm back!

Week nine day two and it's not any easier

Back after 5 weeks out of action and it feels good

W12R3

Should I run every day after graduating. Training for charity run in 2 weeks.

Final Stretch

Graduated!!!!! But why are run 3s so hard?

New to exercise

Help really needed :o(

Had a week off ...

Week 7 run 1

Treadmill finally arrived - first run complete and very happy with my purchase

I've started a blog-thang...

Words of wisdom needed to drag myself out for w7 r2 tomorrow after 6 days off?

W2R3 was Tater approved

Just signed up ready for the challenge

Week 9 Run 1. Blimey!

Bye bye Week 7

What can I do about plantar fasciiitis? Just completed week 5 run 1 and feeling very good apart from this.

Week 6, Run 3 - Completed, even after a marathon shopping session!

Timed v distance C25K?

Does anyone else juffle?

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