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Bridge-to-10K: Week 1 Run 2

Whew! Just got back from a late night run! Nothing like a busy day to keep you from running into one o'clock in the morning! On the bright side, the roads...

Whew! Just got back from a late night run! Nothing like a busy day to keep you...

IronMatt

Graduate•12 years ago

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So how does one graduate?

I started c25k with Laura back in June2012 and completed my first official 5 k at the end of August in 29 mins and some seconds (have conveniently forgotten...

I started c25k with Laura back in June2012 and completed my first official 5 k a...

Inniu

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 finished: walking hurts more than running!

Wondering if anyone else found this. I just finished Wk1Run3 - it was the shortest of my three runs this week (3.58km, 3.72km, 3.42km) and I found the pain in...

Wondering if anyone else found this. I just finished Wk1Run3 - it was the shorte...

StromCom

Graduate•12 years ago

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Chasing my tail

Run 2 of week 9 was probably my most enjoyable! The weather being a little bit more mild and managing to ease off the pace a little meant a really enjoyable...

Run 2 of week 9 was probably my most enjoyable! The weather being a little bi...

walney

Graduate•12 years ago

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Update on slightly off topic blog

Firstly thanks to everyone who responded to the first blog entitled above. Vodafone said that the order cannot be cancelled over the phone;that I have to...

Firstly thanks to everyone who responded to the first blog entitled above. Vo...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Ipod Arm Band?

Excuse my ignorance - Im new. Can anyone tell me what i need for my ipod? I think i can buy an armband or something. How much are they? Where can i get...

Excuse my ignorance - Im new. Can anyone tell me what i need for my ipod? I t...

40something

•12 years ago

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Weight loss?

I am interested to find out if anyone has lost weight whilst doing C25K. I am doing the programme to become fit, but can anyone spur me on with weight loss...

I am interested to find out if anyone has lost weight whilst doing C25K. I am d...

40something

•12 years ago

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Just found Laura's strength and flex exercises

Someone mentioned these a while ago - I've just found them. Now to figure out how to download the podcasts. I think they'd be good for non-run days. There's...

Someone mentioned these a while ago - I've just found them. Now to figure out h...

greenlegs

Graduate•12 years ago

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New toy :-)

Hurray my new toy arrived today. I am now the proud owner of a Garmin 405 CX. I hurriedly unpacked it ready to play. please charge for at least 3 hours...

Hurray my new toy arrived today. I am now the proud owner of a Garmin 405 CX. ...

vikicats

Graduate•12 years ago

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1st run since Dec12th, nye on killed me but I did it!! Stroll on!!!

Well after all of the enthusiasm on here I decided tat enough was enough and I need to get my backside into gear and get out there running. I have seamed to...

Well after all of the enthusiasm on here I decided tat enough was enough and I n...

Jimbob74

Graduate•12 years ago

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For those of us who are "of a certain age"

Have you seen this? http://www.runningforfitness.org/book/chapter-5-older-and-younger-runners/older-runners It is an amazing thread! I suddenly...

Have you seen this? http://www.runningforfitness.org/book/chapter-5-older...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week one completed!

Completed the third and final run of week 1 yesterday - YEEHAW! Looking forward to starting week 2 (haven't listened to the podcast yet so not sure what Laura...

Completed the third and final run of week 1 yesterday - YEEHAW! Looking forward ...

rubygloom

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1... DONE!

Having really enjoyed run 2, I was a little dismayed to find run 3 so hard today! In part, this was due to my headset cable getting all twisted up and...

Having really enjoyed run 2, I was a little dismayed to find run 3 so hard today...

ajf10

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1 R2

I just found this site so thought I'd introduce myself. I'm 56 and until spring 2012 had been reasonably fit and healthy but then my son became ill while at...

I just found this site so thought I'd introduce myself. I'm 56 and until spring...

vidalia

•12 years ago

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Avoiding injury

I found this, (http://www.runningforfitness.org/) which gives what looks like sensible advice for new runners, and thought it might be useful too for New Year...

I found this, (http://www.runningforfitness.org/) which gives what looks like se...

greenlegs

Graduate•12 years ago

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The best laid plans...

...gang aft aglay. Well, like a lot of you xmas and new year posed certain challenges for me! I must admit to eating and drinking what I felt like. I did get...

...gang aft aglay. Well, like a lot of you xmas and new year posed certain chall...

mabbers

Graduate•12 years ago

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Slow and steady gets a teeny bit faster

Wk3 run3. I was feeling very dubious about going up to the 5 minute runs next week (ie my next run), so decided to try and push myself a bit on this run, as...

Wk3 run3. I was feeling very dubious about going up to the 5 minute runs next w...

greenlegs

Graduate•12 years ago

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Damn flu...

So, I have got as far as week 7. Run 1 was fine, but on run 2 I had to stop half-way! I don't know what was wrong that day but it was a bit depressing....

So, I have got as far as week 7. Run 1 was fine, but on run 2 I had to stop half...

lucyconnuk

Graduate•12 years ago

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First go

Just finished my very first run. Determined to get fit this year. Need to be cautious because I get a high heart rate if I overdo it so gently gently catchy...

Just finished my very first run. Determined to get fit this year. Need to be ca...

Norni

Graduate•12 years ago

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Now.....where was I?

Oh yes. Week 3, run 3 went well, other than it poured down the whole time and I looked like a drowned rat at the end of it. Admittedly a big feck off drowned...

Oh yes. Week 3, run 3 went well, other than it poured down the whole time and I ...

Fingalo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

I write this with mixed feelings, today I did my first run and have to say I found it difficult. I think it is going to take me much longer than the 9 weeks...

I write this with mixed feelings, today I did my first run and have to say I fou...

LUVLEEJU

Graduate•12 years ago

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Happy New Year!

I had a great time on vacation. The change in temperature and elevation did me in. That's my excuse anyway. I was a lazy girl. :( Still had fun though....

I had a great time on vacation. The change in temperature and elevation did me ...

Kimberami

•12 years ago

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The psychology of getting ready :)

My NYr is of course to pick up the running again. I had a great, if short, run on NY's day, so was due to go again today. I checked out of the window and...

My NYr is of course to pick up the running again. I had a great, if short, run ...

Anniemurph

Graduate•12 years ago

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A failed run, but not in an expected way

I set out at 8am, with my new trail shoes and my dog Bailey. My intention was to have a shortish run with the dog in some local fields, to try out my new...

I set out at 8am, with my new trail shoes and my dog Bailey. My intention was to...

BettyJane

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back to week 4 after a ridiculous 2 months of excuses and laziness!

I started C25K back in September last year and from day one I loved it, but then I also had time on my hands due to a fab shift pattern...I did the last run of...

I started C25K back in September last year and from day one I loved it, but then...

katywoo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Still here, still running....just.....

So my last post was in October. Thankfully that wasn't my last run, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit to going off the running boil for a while. I struggled...

So my last post was in October. Thankfully that wasn't my last run, but I'd be l...

AnnaDJ

Graduate•12 years ago

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First 30 min run

I managed my first 30 mins without interval yesterday. I was pleased with that but I'm coming up a little short at 4.5k. Anyone have advice about how best to...

I managed my first 30 mins without interval yesterday. I was pleased with that b...

ross10

•12 years ago

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Back to running at last! Think it'll take a while to get back to 5K though

After an enforced 3 week break (cold, pesky cough that wouldn't budge etc) supplemented by all the usual goodies at this time of year (mince pies and a litre...

After an enforced 3 week break (cold, pesky cough that wouldn't budge etc) suppl...

thinnerandfitter

Graduate•12 years ago

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The effects of Yuletide dining and wining ?

Just a quickie --I still can't get over the effect of these holidays on my level of fitness. Just back from a Speed podcast and I seem to be slower than ever...

Just a quickie --I still can't get over the effect of these holidays on my level...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1

Hello everyone, last year I started the couch to 10k a few times and got to about week six and had to stop because of a very sore ankle/ankles. On 1st January...

Hello everyone, last year I started the couch to 10k a few times and got to abou...

Diana-J

•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2013

Bridge-to-10K: Week 1 Run 2

So how does one graduate?

Week 1 finished: walking hurts more than running!

Chasing my tail

Update on slightly off topic blog

Ipod Arm Band?

Weight loss?

Just found Laura's strength and flex exercises

New toy :-)

1st run since Dec12th, nye on killed me but I did it!! Stroll on!!!

For those of us who are "of a certain age"

Week one completed!

Week 1... DONE!

W1 R2

Avoiding injury

The best laid plans...

Slow and steady gets a teeny bit faster

Damn flu...

First go

Now.....where was I?

Week 1 Run 1

Happy New Year!

The psychology of getting ready :)

A failed run, but not in an expected way

Back to week 4 after a ridiculous 2 months of excuses and laziness!

Still here, still running....just.....

First 30 min run

Back to running at last! Think it'll take a while to get back to 5K though

The effects of Yuletide dining and wining ?

Week 1

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