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Lost motivation

From Wk 1 to wk 4, I could not wait to go out for a run, then, it got cold outside and I just lost motivation to run. What should I do to keep momentum?

From Wk 1 to wk 4, I could not wait to go out for a run, then, it got cold outs...

sashanoah

•11 years ago

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A day of firsts for me!

Firstly, week 7 is done! Only 6 more runs to go, and I will have completed the couch to 5k! I never thought I'd be able to run for 5 minutes let alone 25! I...

Firstly, week 7 is done! Only 6 more runs to go, and I will have completed the c...

Lazy_moo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Respect to all you trail runners!

It's been freezing here and the art of gritting has not been introduced to our country lanes - result it's far too slippy to risk running on the roads or...

It's been freezing here and the art of gritting has not been introduced to our c...

pingle

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8R3 oh it was hard

I finished my 3rd run of week 8 tonight and it was soooooooooooooo hard. I failed run 2 on sunday then nailed it on monday and felt very positive. But tonights...

I finished my 3rd run of week 8 tonight and it was soooooooooooooo hard. I faile...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Running on the treadmill

It always takes me a while to get going on the treadmill - I start walking at 3.8+ mph then after 5 mins speed up to 4.2 to run,increasing as and when I feel...

It always takes me a while to get going on the treadmill - I start walking at 3....

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Is 4+mph fast enough to be classed as running?

I asked this question sometime ago and felt encouraged by some of the answers that made feel that I wasnt a snail in running terms. I vary between 4.2 and...

I asked this question sometime ago and felt encouraged by some of the answers th...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Graduation badge

Hi there. Can anyone tell me how I get my graduation badge. ? I completed the programme but don't know who to email or how to get my badge. Thanks

Hi there. Can anyone tell me how I get my graduation badge. ? I completed the p...

Twiggytjt

Graduate•11 years ago

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Achieved a couple of firsts tonight

Have had lower back pain since I did my Park Run on Saturday, nothing too painful but just a nagging. So checked it out on the internet (like you do) and...

Have had lower back pain since I did my Park Run on Saturday, nothing too painfu...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

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yey finally finished a week one run

having managed to sort out the technology to play the podcast at the right speed tonight i went out for my fifth attempt at week one and managed to complete...

having managed to sort out the technology to play the podcast at the right speed...

joblotone

•11 years ago

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My next challenge - running while carrying more than a bum bag.....! :)

No sooner did I graduate than I began feeling unwell and haven't really been out much since. It has since transpired that I am due another baby in the summer!!...

No sooner did I graduate than I began feeling unwell and haven't really been out...

Tiddlywink

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running in slippery conditions

So I'm getting back into my running, well, at least I hope I am. I've gone from running once every fortnight or so, to running twice in a week (Monday &...

So I'm getting back into my running, well, at least I hope I am. I've gone from ...

mrqwest

Graduate•11 years ago

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That's Week 2 down...and by Scott, I'm not yet out!

Fingalo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Ice, Ice Baby

Ok so I cheated (kinda) - I started with week 2. I thought I could do week 1 pretty easy and I knew I needed to feel like I was pushing myself so I skipped...

Ok so I cheated (kinda) - I started with week 2. I thought I could do week 1 pr...

ty272

•11 years ago

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Good bye Week 6.

Good morning, Runners! It's been a few days since I've been able to sit down and gather my thoughts long enough to write anything. Whew! It's been crazy...

Good morning, Runners! It's been a few days since I've been able to sit down an...

Kimberami

•11 years ago

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W2R2 and a surreal moment!

When taking my nice warm clothes off to put on my chilly old track suit this morning with -5 degrees outside I thought I must be potty but that small element...

When taking my nice warm clothes off to put on my chilly old track suit this mor...

shakylegs

•11 years ago

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Can u use a powerplate to exercise after a fractured femur?

I am 9 weeks in to recovering from a fractured femur. I am 57. I need to walk for exercise, but can't go out in case I slip. Would I be able to use a...

I am 9 weeks in to recovering from a fractured femur. I am 57. I need to walk f...

constantinople

•11 years ago

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Yay!!! Week 9 DONE!!!!!! woo hooo!

Well I have done it! woo hoo! Ive had my ups and downs but Ive finally got here! (yes I live in a valley ;-) ) I am still having to pause once or twice...

Well I have done it! woo hoo! Ive had my ups and downs but Ive finally got he...

spinrek

Graduate•11 years ago

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Haven't been able to run for a while and I've missed you all and a bit glum about it all too :-(

Eventually my scary heel spurs have won... I am getting Ultrasound and Electric treatment for them and have been advised to let the inflammation settle down...

Eventually my scary heel spurs have won... I am getting Ultrasound and Electric ...

psarapsych

Graduate•11 years ago

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How I came back after a cold - it's worked for me!

My last run was 3 weeks ago when I did week 5 run 1. I was about to go for my next run but had a very slight sore throat so I decided to hold off for one day....

My last run was 3 weeks ago when I did week 5 run 1. I was about to go for my n...

GoldenOldy

•11 years ago

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Legs like icicles

Minus 2 to minus 4 this am - found me hopping round the kitchen saying I'll go out in a minute. After 20 minutes of that there was nothing for it but to open...

Minus 2 to minus 4 this am - found me hopping round the kitchen saying I'll go o...

parkbirdy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Me time

Training for the Eastbourne Half Marathon on March 3rd so a quick 10k along the front last night, stars everywhere. Yeah its absolutely freezing out there,...

Training for the Eastbourne Half Marathon on March 3rd so a quick 10k along the ...

Harvey1989

Graduate•11 years ago

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Lost in December

I had enthusiastically managed to get to wk 3 run 2 before awful weather, childcare problems and a chest infection stopped me for nearly 2 weeks. I'm now...

I had enthusiastically managed to get to wk 3 run 2 before awful weather, childc...

Belles17

•11 years ago

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Haven't run for weeks! How do I get back on it?

Life got very busy and stopped me at the start of week nine end of October. How is the best way to get back on track? Do I just carry on where I stopped? Or...

Life got very busy and stopped me at the start of week nine end of October. How...

179monmou

•11 years ago

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Just back from W8R2

Planned a longer route this time, as recently I have found that I am running out of my route by the time I get home. The route I planned was 4.5K, but covered...

Planned a longer route this time, as recently I have found that I am running out...

runningnewbie

•11 years ago

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After c25k?

I'm halfway through week 7 and just wondering what you guys have gone on to when you've finished? The structure of a programme is really working for me as it's...

I'm halfway through week 7 and just wondering what you guys have gone on to when...

NikkiJayne

•11 years ago

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Week 7

Can't believe I've got this far and completed week7 run 1. Doing the programme with my 13 year old Daughter and we have gone out 3 times every week despite...

Can't believe I've got this far and completed week7 run 1. Doing the programme ...

janmac

Graduate•11 years ago

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Yippee. Time for backflips!!!

It is official. I can now juffle for 20 minutes non-stop and W5 is history. I cannot remember when I last ran for that length of time but it has to be close...

It is official. I can now juffle for 20 minutes non-stop and W5 is history. I c...

PeaBea

Graduate•11 years ago

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W9R1 – Only 2 runs left but I may be delayed by the weather if the forecasters are right

So I did the first run of week 9 this morning with Laura and the Nike+ lady keeping me company. Cold and frosty run! Also due to a change in work pattern to...

So I did the first run of week 9 this morning with Laura and the Nike+ lady keep...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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W8 R3 done!

Flippin' eck it's chilly out there! On Sunday, when I did my 'whatthe-37min5.4k-howdthathappen?' run, it was about 8deg. Today it's -1. So, nothing...

Flippin' eck it's chilly out there! On Sunday, when I did my 'whatthe-37min5...

dottiemay

Graduate•11 years ago

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My affair with Laura is about to hit a rocky patch....

...as, I suspect, am I. I know I promised I wouldn't but after writing my last blog I was overcome with a desire to know what I was to be faced with on...

...as, I suspect, am I. I know I promised I wouldn't but after writing my la...

Fingalo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2012

Lost motivation

A day of firsts for me!

Respect to all you trail runners!

W8R3 oh it was hard

Running on the treadmill

Is 4+mph fast enough to be classed as running?

Graduation badge

Achieved a couple of firsts tonight

yey finally finished a week one run

My next challenge - running while carrying more than a bum bag.....! :)

Running in slippery conditions

That's Week 2 down...and by Scott, I'm not yet out!

Ice, Ice Baby

Good bye Week 6.

W2R2 and a surreal moment!

Can u use a powerplate to exercise after a fractured femur?

Yay!!! Week 9 DONE!!!!!! woo hooo!

Haven't been able to run for a while and I've missed you all and a bit glum about it all too :-(

How I came back after a cold - it's worked for me!

Legs like icicles

Me time

Lost in December

Haven't run for weeks! How do I get back on it?

Just back from W8R2

After c25k?

Week 7

Yippee. Time for backflips!!!

W9R1 – Only 2 runs left but I may be delayed by the weather if the forecasters are right

W8 R3 done!

My affair with Laura is about to hit a rocky patch....

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