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Week 1 Run 1 - weak run done!

Well having bought some decent trainers 3 weeks ago with the intention of starting Couch 25K, intervening illness and snow meant I didn't start until today....

Well having bought some decent trainers 3 weeks ago with the intention of starti...

mads2750

•12 years ago

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What's a realistic target time for 5k?

Hello - just discovered these boards. Did my 20 min run at the end of week 5 today and ran just over 3k. So, had decided if I got this far was going to enter...

Hello - just discovered these boards. Did my 20 min run at the end of week 5 to...

rhosred

•12 years ago

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Running through the pain!

I feel a bit of a champion today as I managed to not only do week 4 run 2 despite my calves being oh-so-sore but also managed to run a bit longer and increased...

I feel a bit of a champion today as I managed to not only do week 4 run 2 despit...

nativestar

Graduate•12 years ago

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B210k W2R4 in error!!

Back again after being snowed- and iced-off for a week. I wasn't really sure what it was going to be like today but planned for 3 x 17 minutes of W3R2. The...

Back again after being snowed- and iced-off for a week. I wasn't really sure wh...

janda

Graduate•12 years ago

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Confined to the couch :-(

As some if you may know I injured my knee a fortnight ago. Have been back to the doctors as the pain was getting worse. She had confirmed that I have sprained...

As some if you may know I injured my knee a fortnight ago. Have been back to the...

vikicats

Graduate•12 years ago

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10k Training Week 3 Run 4 - The Big One

It was the big one because it was 5 miles and I have never run that distance before or for that long. I also had done a 4.5 mile run on Friday in my Yaktrax's...

It was the big one because it was 5 miles and I have never run that distance bef...

morningglory

Graduate•12 years ago

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WK4R3

Well that’s the last of week four done yesterday, felt more tired than the previous two sessions but long working day not helping. Still got the buzz at the...

Well that’s the last of week four done yesterday, felt more tired than the previ...

123456789

Graduate•12 years ago

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It was so good :-)

Today was my first run after graduating and my first run for a long time not in snow and icy. It was amazing. It did the NHS Stepping stones podcast so...

Today was my first run after graduating and my first run for a long time not in ...

mojo58

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

Alive and kicking

Just a quick thank you to everyone who has contacted me personally both here and on Garmin wondering where I had got to! Well 2013 has gotten off to a...

Just a quick thank you to everyone who has contacted me personally both here and...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 done

I have been stupid. Yesterday I ran Week 9 Run 2 and struggled - and ended up with numb arms. I posted here and people were rightly concerned and suggested...

I have been stupid. Yesterday I ran Week 9 Run 2 and struggled - and ended up...

Fenwith

•12 years ago

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X trainer wk5 r1

whoop whoop I did it . got to say i wasnt looking forward to it but it wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. so if your at this level and you have completed...

whoop whoop I did it . got to say i wasnt looking forward to it but it wasnt as ...

Flart

•12 years ago

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WOW, first run in over 2 weeks, so glad to be back.

My last run was over two and a half weeks ago and it was tough, done in the cold air, after dark. I'd not run since, first due to a couple of aches in shoulder...

My last run was over two and a half weeks ago and it was tough, done in the cold...

BettyJane

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk 7 run 1 Phew - no rain, just very windy

Back again after 3 rest days, because I foolishly ran in the cold without warming up (trying to keep feet warm in an icy station carpark!) and had slight shin...

Back again after 3 rest days, because I foolishly ran in the cold without warmin...

greenlegs

Graduate•12 years ago

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Don't confuse me Mum!!!!!

Was out for a run this morning and on the way home found myself following another lady runner who had her lovely Lab dog with her. (I'm jealous of dog runners,...

Was out for a run this morning and on the way home found myself following anothe...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hi, do any of you run in the LA22 area as my running buddy has hurt her leg and so can no longer keep me motivated!!

3210

•12 years ago

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Mmmmmm heart rate increased.

Was out for a gentle run this morning, slow going due to there still being snow and ice lying in many places. So only did approx. 4K in 28 minutes so not at...

Was out for a gentle run this morning, slow going due to there still being snow ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Finally happy with week 1 time to move on

Ive managed to get outside finally after 2weeks of snow and ice. Today I completed week 1 after reapeating it several times and feel fine to attempt week 2. I...

Ive managed to get outside finally after 2weeks of snow and ice. Today I comple...

LUVLEEJU

Graduate•12 years ago

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Fed up!

So - here I am on the sunniest and warmest day for ages, sat indoors instead of making my planned assault on 5K (again). Having managed about 4 runs between...

So - here I am on the sunniest and warmest day for ages, sat indoors instead of ...

thinnerandfitter

Graduate•12 years ago

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THANK GOD THE SNOWS GONE!!

went out for a run this morning and it was great to run on the paths without slipping and sliding all over the place......it was great to get home with...

went out for a run this morning and it was great to run on the paths without sli...

givman

•12 years ago

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I DID IT!!

After a break of quite a few weeks .................. (I graduated in Christmas eve and have managed one run since) I just proved to myself that I can still...

After a break of quite a few weeks .................. (I graduated in Christmas...

kazzers

Graduate•12 years ago

12 Replies

Stay in W3 or move on to W4?

Hi Everyone, I am new to the forum and have to say I love reading all your blogs and questions, they are really encouraging me to keep going! Like everyone...

Hi Everyone, I am new to the forum and have to say I love reading all your blogs...

k6daisy

Graduate•12 years ago

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C25K - Week 5 Run 3

Managed to complete week 5/3 this morning and am chuffed to bits, all went well, breathing was good, managed to keep pace and best of all an old niggling calf...

Managed to complete week 5/3 this morning and am chuffed to bits, all went well,...

slowtony

•12 years ago

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Would you adam and eve it

I, M BACK AFTER THE SNOW started week 2 again I listened to all your advice about slowing down the runs ( I could not do 90 second runs) and today in headon...

I, M BACK AFTER THE SNOW started week 2 again I listened to all your advice abou...

nannyp

•12 years ago

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Happy Run!

Just completed W4, R2 and had to write how fantastic I feel. I really did not want to go as the weather sounded awful, pelting down on my kitchen window....

Just completed W4, R2 and had to write how fantastic I feel. I really did not ...

BaconButtyBetty

•12 years ago

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Hmmm...should I go for W2 again?

Hi guys, I completed W2 last Wednesday then came down with nasty cold and didnt run since then. Tomorrow hopefully will have the energy to continue (did do...

Hi guys, I completed W2 last Wednesday then came down with nasty cold and di...

Finally

•12 years ago

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Would we all like to say thanks to JR21 who, I gather, has moved onto pastures new?

I would. Thanks for the graduate badge, answering everyone's questions, sorting out the spammer etc. :D

I would. Thanks for the graduate badge, answering everyone's questions, sorti...

christian1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Any thoughts on or experiences of Chi Running?

Hi all, I have been hearing a few mentions do Chi Running both on and off line. I would appreciate an elaboration of thoughts and experiences please as I am...

Hi all, I have been hearing a few mentions do Chi Running both on and off line. ...

Jeddahpm

Graduate•12 years ago

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C25K week 4 run 1

So the fateful day had arrived, it was time to attempt to defeat my nemesis ! Having read what week 4 consisted of I have been dreading it. I did...

So the fateful day had arrived, it was time to attempt to defeat my nemesis ! Ha...

bexyboo

•12 years ago

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Great week, niggle gone...

Well I changed my training regime just over two weeks ago and it has been great, this week consisted of a normal 5k (Tempo), followed by an interval session...

Well I changed my training regime just over two weeks ago and it has been great,...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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This 74 year old

Hi an update, not blogged for a while, I have still been out running walking keeping myself as active as possible with this weather, however have been to the...

Hi an update, not blogged for a while, I have still been out running walking kee...

Pat184

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2013

Week 1 Run 1 - weak run done!

What's a realistic target time for 5k?

Running through the pain!

B210k W2R4 in error!!

Confined to the couch :-(

10k Training Week 3 Run 4 - The Big One

WK4R3

It was so good :-)

Alive and kicking

Week 9 Run 3 done

X trainer wk5 r1

WOW, first run in over 2 weeks, so glad to be back.

Wk 7 run 1 Phew - no rain, just very windy

Don't confuse me Mum!!!!!

Hi, do any of you run in the LA22 area as my running buddy has hurt her leg and so can no longer keep me motivated!!

Mmmmmm heart rate increased.

Finally happy with week 1 time to move on

Fed up!

THANK GOD THE SNOWS GONE!!

I DID IT!!

Stay in W3 or move on to W4?

C25K - Week 5 Run 3

Would you adam and eve it

Happy Run!

Hmmm...should I go for W2 again?

Would we all like to say thanks to JR21 who, I gather, has moved onto pastures new?

Any thoughts on or experiences of Chi Running?

C25K week 4 run 1

Great week, niggle gone...

This 74 year old

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