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So Far So Good!

Hi Just wanted to say that I'm just about to start W3 R1 tomorrow. I'm really enjoying it so far. I think I'm beginning to understand why runners love...

Hi Just wanted to say that I'm just about to start W3 R1 tomorrow. I'm really ...

BaconButtyBetty

•11 years ago

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B210K – Week 2 started

As you know, a number of us here have recently started on our B210K running adventure. What is great about it is that we are all working at different ways to...

As you know, a number of us here have recently started on our B210K running adve...

SBG356

Graduate•11 years ago

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On the 'mill.

I have so far managed to do 99% of my running outdoors but the icy conditions of late have forced me on the treadmill! I get bored very quickly but managed to...

I have so far managed to do 99% of my running outdoors but the icy conditions of...

walney

Graduate•11 years ago

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To Paraphrase Eric "Don't Always Walk on the Right Side of the Road"

Net surfing the other day and out of curiosity I looked up ITband a problem that has afflicted several people on here. One thing I did see about it and I...

Net surfing the other day and out of curiosity I looked up ITband a problem tha...

AnnieW55

•11 years ago

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gait analysis

hi I have decided it's time to have my gait analysed and get some proper running shoes. At the moment I have some off the peg runners. Have just injured my...

hi I have decided it's time to have my gait analysed and get some proper running...

vikicats

Graduate•11 years ago

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Starting... Slowly!

Well, I've bought some running shoes and some sportswear that I look absolutely ridiculous in so a start has been made! Just waiting for the temperature to get...

Well, I've bought some running shoes and some sportswear that I look absolutely ...

Blessingway

•11 years ago

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Running for 25 minutes is easier than...

...learning spreadsheets and their formulas etc in Excel. Blimey what a slog, had to miss out on my run today to finally pass the test! Tomorrow in the snow...

...learning spreadsheets and their formulas etc in Excel. Blimey what a slog, ha...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

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keeping going!

been out this afternoon but couldnt do usual route due to ice etc so had to improvise and found a quiet road with a hill which was fairly clear and did 10 reps...

been out this afternoon but couldnt do usual route due to ice etc so had to impr...

givman

•11 years ago

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Wk 6 run1 - By the icy canal

I'd been feeling a bit down after the big 20 minute run, which I really hadn't expected. I didn't enjoy it much, and was wondering whether that's what running...

I'd been feeling a bit down after the big 20 minute run, which I really hadn't e...

greenlegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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YAY ! Done.

W9R3 > done today! Took me 15 weeks instead of 9, but hey, better late than never! For some reason I kept on putting the last run off till the next day....

W9R3 > done today! Took me 15 weeks instead of 9, but hey, better late than nev...

Gizelelezig

Graduate•11 years ago

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So far so good!

Well, that's week 2 behind me. I had worried that the snow and ice might de-rail me and force a repeat of W1, but it's about a 5 minute walk to the football...

Well, that's week 2 behind me. I had worried that the snow and ice might de-rai...

stega1958

Graduate•11 years ago

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Which iPod?

Yes, it IS a running related question! I listen to my iPod when running (and walking the dog) and would have been quite happy about it until I heard you lot...

Yes, it IS a running related question! I listen to my iPod when running (and wal...

Beads

Graduate•11 years ago

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Not doing so good

Well week 2 run 2 done who would think a extra 30 seconds would be so difficult. Thinging of doing week 1 again until I can do it easily. What do you guys...

Well week 2 run 2 done who would think a extra 30 seconds would be so difficult....

nannyp

•11 years ago

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NHS launches its first ever weight loss guide!

Losing weight - Getting started is a 12-week weight loss guide combining advice on healthier eating and physical activity. Free to download here:...

Losing weight - Getting started is a 12-week weight loss guide combining advice ...

TheEditor

•11 years ago

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Is there a compelling reason why Week 6 reverts to intervals of walking and running?

I ask because, quite frankly, I can't see the point and am toying with the idea of doing two 20 minutes runs before complying with the 3rd run of 25 minutes.

I ask because, quite frankly, I can't see the point and am toying with the idea ...

Fingalo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Had my gait analysis!

Hi guys, Well I had my gait analysis done on Tuesday. I went to the Sweatshop in Hatfield and was the only one in there the whole time so I had the lovely...

Hi guys, Well I had my gait analysis done on Tuesday. I went to the Sweatsh...

rubygloom

Graduate•11 years ago

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It really is mental!

That was the last comment I made on my blog yesterday, as I had been really struggling to find a way of being positive about the final run of Week 5. It...

That was the last comment I made on my blog yesterday, as I had been really stru...

Fingalo

Graduate•11 years ago

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W6R2 and feeling more positive!

After the disaster that was W6R1, I wasn't feeling too confident about today's run, yet it went much better than expected. I actually felt I could have...

After the disaster that was W6R1, I wasn't feeling too confident about today's r...

WepreRunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back to week 6 run 2 but at least I did it

After failing week 6 run 3 last time, this time I tried week 6 run 2. After lots of lovely advice from people on this site, I did a warm up walk of 10 minutes...

After failing week 6 run 3 last time, this time I tried week 6 run 2. After lots...

lucyconnuk

Graduate•11 years ago

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W9R1 done done done

A beautiful morning albeit a bit on the chilly side for the first 30 minute run that my body has ever undertaken. The Camel Trail had less puddles/mini rivers...

A beautiful morning albeit a bit on the chilly side for the first 30 minute run ...

PeaBea

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 9!

My daughter and I ran run 3 week 8 yesterday but separately. It's very snowy and icy. My daughter did a much better time/distance than me (no surprises...

My daughter and I ran run 3 week 8 yesterday but separately. It's very snowy ...

mojo58

Graduate•11 years ago

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Is there a track list for Couch to 5k podcast ?

I'm quite enjoying the music on the C25K podcasts and was wanting to know if there is a track list available of the songs ? I'm thinknig about trying to put...

I'm quite enjoying the music on the C25K podcasts and was wanting to know if the...

tonyc123

•11 years ago

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Still on a come back

Last night, it was wk5 run2, again inteh comfort of my home on the treadmill. I felt I could do more and in fact did do an extra 2 minutes on the first run....

Last night, it was wk5 run2, again inteh comfort of my home on the treadmill. I ...

caro8642

•11 years ago

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week 2 and still going strong !

I completed the wk2 run 1 on Tuesday and although it felt a little harder than week 1. I did it and surprised myself by how well it went. I find myself looking...

I completed the wk2 run 1 on Tuesday and although it felt a little harder than w...

missymoobag

•11 years ago

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Bridge-to-10K: Week 3 Run 2

During the early weeks of Couch-to-5K, I liked to add some variety to my runs by picking a different route each week. For simplicity, I usually run straight...

During the early weeks of Couch-to-5K, I liked to add some variety to my runs by...

IronMatt

Graduate•11 years ago

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Any tips for W6R3...the dreaded 25 minutes? Longer or shorter strides?

I am about to embark on W6R3 tomorrow - and alone (no hubby for support). I'm very nervous about this as last night I managed to do the 2 x 10 minute runs in...

I am about to embark on W6R3 tomorrow - and alone (no hubby for support). I'm v...

sofaspud

•11 years ago

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I've been diagnosed with occasional ectopic heartbeats especially noticeable when running. Anyone else get these and can give advice please?

Marbely

•11 years ago

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advice please...

during my run this morning i had to drink more than normal coz my throat kept drying out. But i dont like to run and carry a bottle whether its in my hand or...

during my run this morning i had to drink more than normal coz my throat kept dr...

tyler2008

•11 years ago

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nearly at the half-marathon mark

Planned an 11.4km run tonight, but felt good so extended it to 12, and then tried for 15k. Didn't manage that, but still - 14k is still pretty darn good :)...

Planned an 11.4km run tonight, but felt good so extended it to 12, and then trie...

HectorsHouse

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4 - 10 minutes?!

Ever since Week 3 I have been feeling like I could keep going after the final run. The first run exhausts me, even though it is the shortest. I am grateful to...

Ever since Week 3 I have been feeling like I could keep going after the final ru...

mdec

Graduate•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2013

So Far So Good!

B210K – Week 2 started

On the 'mill.

To Paraphrase Eric "Don't Always Walk on the Right Side of the Road"

gait analysis

Starting... Slowly!

Running for 25 minutes is easier than...

keeping going!

Wk 6 run1 - By the icy canal

YAY ! Done.

So far so good!

Which iPod?

Not doing so good

NHS launches its first ever weight loss guide!

Is there a compelling reason why Week 6 reverts to intervals of walking and running?

Had my gait analysis!

It really is mental!

W6R2 and feeling more positive!

Back to week 6 run 2 but at least I did it

W9R1 done done done

Week 9!

Is there a track list for Couch to 5k podcast ?

Still on a come back

week 2 and still going strong !

Bridge-to-10K: Week 3 Run 2

Any tips for W6R3...the dreaded 25 minutes? Longer or shorter strides?

I've been diagnosed with occasional ectopic heartbeats especially noticeable when running. Anyone else get these and can give advice please?

advice please...

nearly at the half-marathon mark

Week 4 - 10 minutes?!

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