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Doomed....

For those of you who have seen my other posts you will know that I've been dogged by one nasty bug after another since about Wk 5 which has made a 9 week...

For those of you who have seen my other posts you will know that I've been dogge...

zippyfeet

Graduate•12 years ago

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Bah humbug - bad run :(

I know, I know - the next one will be better, don't let this one get you down etc etc. I have told myself all these things, but I'm still feeling a bit fed up...

I know, I know - the next one will be better, don't let this one get you down et...

Anniemurph

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hi ho hi ho it's off to the docs I go....

Having switched to training inside due to asthma and not wanting to fill myself with steroids, my lungs are still not happy :( over the last few weeks they...

Having switched to training inside due to asthma and not wanting to fill myself ...

Jeddahpm

Graduate•12 years ago

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Yay me!

I did it! Today I completed W9R3. This week has been hard but I've been determined to finish and finish I have. I have overcome injury, blisters and the...

I did it! Today I completed W9R3. This week has been hard but I've been dete...

vikicats

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2R1 - Oh, ye of little faith

Week 1 ended on a low note. I wasn't sure I could do Week 2. In fact, I thought I was going backwards. Then I came down with a heavy cold. Never mind! I'd like...

Week 1 ended on a low note. I wasn't sure I could do Week 2. In fact, I thought ...

mdec

Graduate•12 years ago

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heeeellloooo peeps!! im back!! :-)

Hiya!! after several weeks of various illnesses, i went out tonight after work for a run. I was given a push by my lovely sister in law (who is doing...

Hiya!! after several weeks of various illnesses, i went out tonight after work...

AuntieAli

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just getting going - braving a sports shop!

Being inspired by others on here, I decided I really needed to get myself some footwear that was more suitable than my work shoes. So I was brave, and went to...

Being inspired by others on here, I decided I really needed to get myself some f...

greenlegs

Graduate•12 years ago

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Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Ho, ho, ho, its almost time to hang up our stockings, get out the port and mince pies for Santa and tuck into turkey like there will be no tomorrow. But this...

Ho, ho, ho, its almost time to hang up our stockings, get out the port and mince...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why doesn't it get any easier?

I am now in to week 8, and I found the first run quite gruelling. For some reason now when In start off my legs feel like lead. Keeping going towards the end...

I am now in to week 8, and I found the first run quite gruelling. For some reaso...

wideawake

Graduate•12 years ago

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Respect your rest days and listen to your body

Gorgeous sunny day, blue sky, a nip in the air but not too cold. Perfect weather for a run. Or so I thought. But 10 minutes later, on a very short but steep...

Gorgeous sunny day, blue sky, a nip in the air but not too cold. Perfect weathe...

londongirln19

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

This morning started off well; I fell into my groove pretty easily. I'm not sure what happened, but 20 minutes in my stomach started to cramp horribly. I...

This morning started off well; I fell into my groove pretty easily. I'm not su...

Kimberami

•12 years ago

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C25k Graduate. Who, me? YES, Me!!

Well, I did it!! I've completed the Wk 9 challenge! Wasn't my best run; for some reason, even though it's what I've been working towards for 9 weeks, I just...

Well, I did it!! I've completed the Wk 9 challenge! Wasn't my best run; for s...

dottiemay

Graduate•12 years ago

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What is a good time for running?

I'm not a morning person, and getting up extra early for exercise is almost out of question for me - at the most I'll push myself for a week or two before...

I'm not a morning person, and getting up extra early for exercise is almost out ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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breakfast

Do you early morning runners eat breakfast before or after the run? I had a couple of weetabix this morning pre-run and wish I hadn't. What is best?

Do you early morning runners eat breakfast before or after the run? I had a cou...

shakylegs

•12 years ago

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W3R1

Well that did no get off to a good start as got my earphones in to find that the audio of week 3 had not downloaded but the info page had. SO.....I had to...

Well that did no get off to a good start as got my earphones in to find that the...

shakylegs

•12 years ago

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Taraaa wk 7.....omg wk8!

I still find it somewhat surreal that these week numbers apply to me. I think I blocked out the progression element early on and just go from run to run but my...

I still find it somewhat surreal that these week numbers apply to me. I think I ...

Jeddahpm

Graduate•12 years ago

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Five months on and at last 5k in under 30 minutes - just!

I never thought I'd be able to write this, but I've run 5k in under 30 minutes - 29 minutes and 51 seconds to be precise! I graduated on the 21st July this...

I never thought I'd be able to write this, but I've run 5k in under 30 minutes -...

Nevertoolate

Graduate•12 years ago

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Feelin' it, week4

Found the step up to week 4 a good challenge. My knees are certainly feeling the 5 minute runs but it was a great feeling when Laura pointed out I'd run more...

Found the step up to week 4 a good challenge. My knees are certainly feeling the...

Tickety-Boo

•12 years ago

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Winning and losing...

Well I completed week 8 run 2 today and i have to admit I thoroughly enjoyed it! It looks like me and the boyfriend have finally found a happy medium (he...

Well I completed week 8 run 2 today and i have to admit I thoroughly enjoyed it!...

Lazy_moo

Graduate•12 years ago

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How's everyone doing?

Busy week for everyone I guess, leading up to Christmas and trying to get some runs in! I am now watching Sports Personality of the Year and if anyone needs a...

Busy week for everyone I guess, leading up to Christmas and trying to get some r...

MotherGoose

Graduate•12 years ago

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Banish my bad run by blogging for everyone to see

Hi everyone, I'm just posting to banish my horendous run yesterday, in order to spring out of bed in the morning and get back to managing 5K in 30 minutes....

Hi everyone, I'm just posting to banish my horendous run yesterday, in order ...

alliec

Graduate•12 years ago

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Sunday afternoon quickie ;-)

Now, now! ;-) Today I was due to do speed training, but decided last night that I would just go for a run for as long as I felt like running (minimum 35...

Now, now! ;-) Today I was due to do speed training, but decided last night that ...

vixiej

Graduate•12 years ago

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Calling all Garmin Connect users

Please can the more experienced Garmin Connect users explain how they can share their stats. I can see Swanscot's (awesome) graphs and maps, but cannot see...

Please can the more experienced Garmin Connect users explain how they can share ...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•12 years ago

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I have not disappeared!!

Still plugging away at the Stepping Stones podcast at the moment with improved success with keeping to the beat. It is interesting to see how my times have...

Still plugging away at the Stepping Stones podcast at the moment with improved s...

janda

Graduate•12 years ago

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First run of Week 3

The rain down here Friday night/Saturday morning was absolutely torrential, I was woken several times by it hammering off the window. The ridiculous thing I...

The rain down here Friday night/Saturday morning was absolutely torrential, I wa...

Fingalo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Telford 10k " I'll just be pleased to finish" said I.....

Yesterday, I posted a question as to whether or not I should run today. I'd hurt my calf quite badly last weekend after weeks of slightly niggling with the...

Yesterday, I posted a question as to whether or not I should run today. I'd hur...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hoping for better progress in the new year.

I've been thinking about how much time out I've had from running since my graduation at the end of September. First there was the Pes Anserine Bursitas, which...

I've been thinking about how much time out I've had from running since my gradua...

BettyJane

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

To make me feel better

Drawing always makes me feel better. After injuring my calf today, I needed cheering up, so I drew. I hope you enjoy it.

Drawing always makes me feel better. After injuring my calf today, I needed chee...

earl-grey-sian

Graduate•12 years ago

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Will I EVER finish week 5?

8 days ago, I ran successfully, but with great difficulty, the two lots of 8 minutes required of week 5 run 2. The temperatures then plummeted and my...

8 days ago, I ran successfully, but with great difficulty, the two lots of 8 mi...

earl-grey-sian

Graduate•12 years ago

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How good are the Garmin devices for tracking distance

I'd like to know from those that use them how good the Garmin devices are for tracking your distance I have read about people buying the Garmin 110. I track my...

I'd like to know from those that use them how good the Garmin devices are for tr...

Hidden

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2012

Doomed....

Bah humbug - bad run :(

Hi ho hi ho it's off to the docs I go....

Yay me!

W2R1 - Oh, ye of little faith

heeeellloooo peeps!! im back!! :-)

Just getting going - braving a sports shop!

Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Why doesn't it get any easier?

Respect your rest days and listen to your body

Week 7 Run 1

C25k Graduate. Who, me? YES, Me!!

What is a good time for running?

breakfast

W3R1

Taraaa wk 7.....omg wk8!

Five months on and at last 5k in under 30 minutes - just!

Feelin' it, week4

Winning and losing...

How's everyone doing?

Banish my bad run by blogging for everyone to see

Sunday afternoon quickie ;-)

Calling all Garmin Connect users

I have not disappeared!!

First run of Week 3

Telford 10k " I'll just be pleased to finish" said I.....

Hoping for better progress in the new year.

To make me feel better

Will I EVER finish week 5?

How good are the Garmin devices for tracking distance

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