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What lovely people you all are

I've finished week 1 - it's amazing! Tomorrow is my first week 2 run, haven't decided whether I'm excited or nervous yet, but it should certainly be...

I've finished week 1 - it's amazing! Tomorrow is my first week 2 run, haven't de...

pineapple81

•12 years ago

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Graduate!

Where do i start. Someone that struggled to run for 1Min is now running for 30 Min. I just need that badge now. To all those starting if I can do it you will...

Where do i start. Someone that struggled to run for 1Min is now running for 30 M...

jucioj

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why does my right hand side hurt and not my left?

I am on week 5, day 2. I was brand new to running and from the first run felt it in my right hip. Since then, it hasnt disapeared at all. I can always feel...

I am on week 5, day 2. I was brand new to running and from the first run felt ...

mrschampers

•12 years ago

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A month after graduation update * man's running tights hanging in my closet and they're not Steve's! ;-)

Just had to share with all of you a post-grad, one month update! Since graduating Oct. 4, we have went on to run 2 - organized 5K's plus continue to run a...

Just had to share with all of you a post-grad, one month update! Since graduati...

gdeann

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3 repeated ..... R1 completed : )

This time it was much much easier. I think it makes a lot of difference to me whether I do my run in the morning, or in the afternoon. I was less fatigued,...

This time it was much much easier. I think it makes a lot of difference to me w...

mummyluvsyoo

•12 years ago

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New to the whole running thing...!

After YEARS of doing anything but running in a bid to increase my general fitness levels and shed some weight, I decided that the time was right to start...

After YEARS of doing anything but running in a bid to increase my general fitnes...

jazz15c

Graduate•12 years ago

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Frost and trainers week 1

Got up at 6am to a glorious frosty morning for my second run of the plan ( w1r2 ). It's amazing what you miss when you stay in bed. Taking things easy as I...

Got up at 6am to a glorious frosty morning for my second run of the plan ( w1r2 ...

Tish1970

Graduate•12 years ago

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Laura is my Mrs Robinson - I'm a graduate!!!!

After a grim week 9, and despite the miserably cold rain starting just as I left the house, I've just completed my final run and am a graduate. The first...

After a grim week 9, and despite the miserably cold rain starting just as I left...

chusan51

Graduate•12 years ago

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Anyone running round a track - how far is it round the outside lane please?

I've discovered a local running track and have used it a couple of times now. I know the inside lane is supposed to be 400 meters but when I look on the web...

I've discovered a local running track and have used it a couple of times now. I ...

Nevertoolate

Graduate•12 years ago

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MIA but still on target

Hi y'all. I've been MIA for a few days, but I'm still going strong. My martial arts tournament wasn't that great. I placed 2nd. I know that sounds good,...

Hi y'all. I've been MIA for a few days, but I'm still going strong. My martial...

Kimberami

•12 years ago

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When one size doesn't fit

So this might be the wrong place to ask but is there anybody else out there who found that C25K wasn't going to work for them? I had a couple of not quite...

So this might be the wrong place to ask but is there anybody else out there who ...

sbhoa

•12 years ago

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Running may have come to an end for me.....

Started c25k in August and was going well up to wk9 run1, when I started having knee trouble to the point that I could hardly walk! Two weeks enforced rest...

Started c25k in August and was going well up to wk9 run1, when I started having ...

caro8642

•12 years ago

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Anyone running post knee cartilage surgery?

Am having problem with my knee and saw GP today who recommends a referral for possible surgery as he thinks I have damaged the knee cartilage. I want to get...

Am having problem with my knee and saw GP today who recommends a referral for po...

caro8642

•12 years ago

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I do believe I'm starting to enjoy this running thing!

Last week - Week 4 - was a tough one for me. It wasn't tough to do the runs, but I had no burning desire to get out there and run like I'd had in weeks 1-3!...

Last week - Week 4 - was a tough one for me. It wasn't tough to do the runs, bu...

MumOnTheRun

Graduate•12 years ago

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How far do you run/walk in the early weeks?

Hello all. I have just started C25K and am on week 2. (I was so unfit I did week 1 three times....) . I am tracking how far I walk/run on geodistance and...

Hello all. I have just started C25K and am on week 2. (I was so unfit I did week...

jrwtc

Graduate•12 years ago

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w3r2 - 50 shades of rain, and who the hell is Cooper?

Just back from a very wet and windy run. During the 30 odd minutes, I experienced just about every form of precipitation there is. But, this new me laughs in...

Just back from a very wet and windy run. During the 30 odd minutes, I experienc...

rfawag

•12 years ago

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What next...

I finished week 9 over the weekend, and have done 2 runs since. One in a gym, and one this morning, and jeez was it cold! I've decided that I'm just going to...

I finished week 9 over the weekend, and have done 2 runs since. One in a gym, a...

Slater

Graduate•12 years ago

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I knew this would happen!

So I graduated in August, and as I suspected the whole running thing has gradually fallen by the wayside. It started with getting a little bit poorly for a...

So I graduated in August, and as I suspected the whole running thing has gradual...

Thatswhatshesaid

Graduate•12 years ago

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New and enthused

Hi all from sunny Oz! I've hijacked the NHS as this site and the podcasts are so good! I've spent two weeks doing the wk1 runs and today I did the first of my...

Hi all from sunny Oz! I've hijacked the NHS as this site and the podcasts are so...

teeandtoast

•12 years ago

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Week 8, run 2. Who cares about speed?

A gorgeous sunny, cold autumn day this morning. Working from home I'm lucky to be able to choose when I run, so I set off about 11am and was able to finish...

A gorgeous sunny, cold autumn day this morning. Working from home I'm lucky to b...

londongirln19

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7.1 tough.

Completed week 7 run 1 today. Really tough with back pain from about 10 minutes in. Struggled through, but did not enjoy it. A real struggle.

Completed week 7 run 1 today. Really tough with back pain from about 10 minutes ...

Snipe

•12 years ago

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Week 9 over finally

I started week 9 the middle of last week and I had some set backs but Ive carried on and tonight I finished week 9. I can say that I have completed couch to 5k...

I started week 9 the middle of last week and I had some set backs but Ive carrie...

angelinably

Graduate•12 years ago

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And there were fireworks..!

After no running for 3 weeks I have finally been out and completed one. Having hurt my ankle I started walking at the weekend and decided that today would be...

After no running for 3 weeks I have finally been out and completed one. Having ...

vikicats

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

W7R2

Well, I ditched Laura today I am ashamed to say. I took out my own music and ran much better than I had been. I'm not saying I'll never take her out again, but...

Well, I ditched Laura today I am ashamed to say. I took out my own music and ran...

Samla

•12 years ago

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flippin' 'eck that were 'ard! but I live to tell the tale.....

first run of week three...... after catching up with the next door neighbour for a bit, I set off with Laura in my ear ready for week three. I was...

first run of week three...... after catching up with the next door neighbour ...

AuntieAli

Graduate•12 years ago

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Can anyone recommend stretches for the buttock region ;-)

I seem to be struggling with all kinds of niggling injuries at the moment and I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I've just had a six day rest, followed by an...

I seem to be struggling with all kinds of niggling injuries at the moment and I'...

Saruma

Graduate•12 years ago

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My first blog and first run. W1R1

Firstly, hello to everyone on this challenge. I am Allie and I'm a rookie runner. Well, today was Run 1 and I was pleasantly surprised. The programme was...

Firstly, hello to everyone on this challenge. I am Allie and I'm a rookie runner...

Alliecat71

•12 years ago

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Wk1R1...done :)

Yesss!!!! So chuffed that I managed the run today..... and it was ok. It has left me with the knowledge that it IS do-able for me and the perfect pace for...

Yesss!!!! So chuffed that I managed the run today..... and it was ok. It ha...

carole1961

•12 years ago

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Missing running

Still go to the gym almost every day but am missing being able to run. Got 3rd lithotripsy next Wednesday but have no idea when this tear in my Achilles will...

Still go to the gym almost every day but am missing being able to run. Got 3rd l...

Angel108

Graduate•12 years ago

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WK9R3 completed. Yes! Laura tells me I'm a 'proper runner' now. That can't be true, can it?

Completed the programme tonight, 30 minutes without stopping, but should it still be SO difficult! Don't feel that I'm a proper runner yet. Does anyone else...

Completed the programme tonight, 30 minutes without stopping, but should it stil...

winifast

Graduate•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2012

What lovely people you all are

Graduate!

Why does my right hand side hurt and not my left?

A month after graduation update * man's running tights hanging in my closet and they're not Steve's! ;-)

W3 repeated ..... R1 completed : )

New to the whole running thing...!

Frost and trainers week 1

Laura is my Mrs Robinson - I'm a graduate!!!!

Anyone running round a track - how far is it round the outside lane please?

MIA but still on target

When one size doesn't fit

Running may have come to an end for me.....

Anyone running post knee cartilage surgery?

I do believe I'm starting to enjoy this running thing!

How far do you run/walk in the early weeks?

w3r2 - 50 shades of rain, and who the hell is Cooper?

What next...

I knew this would happen!

New and enthused

Week 8, run 2. Who cares about speed?

Week 7.1 tough.

Week 9 over finally

And there were fireworks..!

W7R2

flippin' 'eck that were 'ard! but I live to tell the tale.....

Can anyone recommend stretches for the buttock region ;-)

My first blog and first run. W1R1

Wk1R1...done :)

Missing running

WK9R3 completed. Yes! Laura tells me I'm a 'proper runner' now. That can't be true, can it?

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