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W4r1 daylight and specs.

I went for it this morning. The sky was blue and the air crisp and there was no excuse. I've had a very, very over indulgent weekend and I knew I had to make...

I went for it this morning. The sky was blue and the air crisp and there was no ...

Sadiekit

Graduate•11 years ago

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Clothes

Just completed week 3, run 3. Wow! It's going well! I haven't done 3 minutes running for 25 years! Need some advice though. If I could buy one piece of...

Just completed week 3, run 3. Wow! It's going well! I haven't done 3 minutes r...

petal51

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk1 Run2

Shouldn't really have done today as I started yesterday, but I knew that I couldn't do tomorrow and, to be honest, I woke up early desparate to get back out...

Shouldn't really have done today as I started yesterday, but I knew that I could...

dylanski

Graduate•11 years ago

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Just starting out on W1R1........... one question

After vegging on my sofa for far too long I starting the C25K challenge today :0) The only question I have is...... does Laura tell you when you are half way...

After vegging on my sofa for far too long I starting the C25K challenge today :0...

lozziebish

•11 years ago

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Vivo Barefoot shoes

I found a wide selection of Vivobarefoot shoes on sale (for £20 and £25) at Field+Trek/SportsDirect this weekend. Their running shoes are vegan.

I found a wide selection of Vivobarefoot shoes on sale (for £20 and £25) at Fiel...

GoogleMe

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduation milestone?

I am going to graduate before I go away on a 4 day rugby trip to Scotland on March 8th. Going on hols with that 'under my belt' will feel great. Anyone...

I am going to graduate before I go away on a 4 day rugby trip to Scotland on Mar...

Lifebeginsat40

•11 years ago

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Funny ole week

Well goodbye W2, they do seem to be flying by. I really messed up this week, I can only run tues, thurs morn, and weekends as having 3 children I have to...

Well goodbye W2, they do seem to be flying by. I really messed up this week, I...

Souki

Graduate•11 years ago

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Perseverance is the key

Despite in my last blog saying I was thinking of sending my ladies Timex Ironman Watch back I decided to have one last go at trying to set the timer (I gave...

Despite in my last blog saying I was thinking of sending my ladies Timex Ironman...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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What is C25K+?

Hello, is C25K+ to run 25 kilometres? I understand that C10K+ is to run 10 K, but because I read some posts looks like is just another way to do 5K. Thanks

Hello, is C25K+ to run 25 kilometres? I understand that C10K+ is to run 10 K, b...

arwen9747

•11 years ago

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B210k W4R1 and a bit of catch-up

Time, as ever has been precious this week and work just gets in the way of running, doesn't it? Settled on another Laura-led C25k+ Stamina run on Tuesday....

Time, as ever has been precious this week and work just gets in the way of runni...

janda

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running when hungover hurts a bit more - W6R2

After three nights out in a row (first time in years) I was getting anxious to get out running again as I didn't want to undo the benefit of the 30 min of...

After three nights out in a row (first time in years) I was getting anxious to g...

Wristy

Graduate•11 years ago

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W6R1

I am so happy that I found this program! I started the program on the 6th of January and I did all podcasts independent the weather or if I was feeling ill or...

I am so happy that I found this program! I started the program on the 6th of Jan...

arwen9747

•11 years ago

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Week five run three sorted!

Went out today full of trepidation to do The Big One. Realised too late that I had the wrong week on my iPod. Decided to persevere just using my watch and...

Went out today full of trepidation to do The Big One. Realised too late that I ...

Norni

Graduate•11 years ago

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One year on - the boring, fat old bloke goes shopping

52 weeks have gone by since I first hit the streets on a rather icy evening in Dundee, so I thought I'd do a round-up. That first night was...

52 weeks have gone by since I first hit the streets on a rather icy evening in D...

Malcy

Graduate•11 years ago

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My own music

Started week 7 today! After struggling with the 25 minute run at the end of week 6 I was dreading today, but I decided to run to my own music. . . and what a...

Started week 7 today! After struggling with the 25 minute run at the end of week...

LauraF

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduation ...... at long last!!!

I started my c25k journey on the 10th September last year. It was a balmy, late summer evening, and, having had the podcasts downloaded onto my phone since...

I started my c25k journey on the 10th September last year. It was a balmy, late ...

Saruma

Graduate•11 years ago

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MP3 idiot

Well, I did the dreaded W5R3 last week OK (although to be fair I did choose my route to exploit every scrap of downhill I could find!) Had to do it again...

Well, I did the dreaded W5R3 last week OK (although to be fair I did choose my r...

stega1958

Graduate•11 years ago

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I think I might just do it....

Just completed run 3 week 7. I really struggled with the first two runs of week 6 but enjoyed the final 25 minute run. This week has been great... I feel like...

Just completed run 3 week 7. I really struggled with the first two runs of week ...

Teapea

•11 years ago

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The biggest loser yoga

I tried this dvd on Friday . wow it works muscles that i thought where pretty good. If anyone else has tried this could you let me know how you got on? My...

I tried this dvd on Friday . wow it works muscles that i thought where pretty g...

Flart

•11 years ago

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X trainer wk6 r3

Laura said im a runner whoop whoop . Went at a nice steady pace and reading on my Kindle It really does take your mind off where you are up to. Can does this...

Laura said im a runner whoop whoop . Went at a nice steady pace and reading on m...

Flart

•11 years ago

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Did anyone find they progressed more quickly than expected?

This is a genuine question and I don't mean to sound big headed but I did my week 5 20 minute run the other day and found it really comfortable. I was amazed...

This is a genuine question and I don't mean to sound big headed but I did my wee...

welshrunner79

•11 years ago

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In weeks 1 - 4 do we do the runs 3 times a week or everyday?

Planning on starting tomorrow and want to make sure I do it right!!

lexi193

•11 years ago

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And so I'm back

From outer space, well nearly. I am an old hand at this, I graduated last May (I think) but stopped running as winter hit. I joined a not particularly...

From outer space, well nearly. I am an old hand at this, I graduated last Ma...

Mirella

Graduate•11 years ago

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A funny thing happened on my way to...

... not to the Forum, sadly. I was out on my third run of the week (yay!) and I was just doing my standard loop out and back from my doorstep. It's about...

... not to the Forum, sadly. I was out on my third run of the week (yay!) and I...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

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Disappointing

I am thinking about sending the Ladies Ironman Timex Watch back and save up for a garmin as it is too fiddly and complicated to operate/ Perhaps I wrongly...

I am thinking about sending the Ladies Ironman Timex Watch back and save up for ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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OK, 1st session done!

I've lost 30 lbs since October by just starting to walk and doing some exercise at home. I also try and run a bit during my walks, so to be honest, I thought...

I've lost 30 lbs since October by just starting to walk and doing some exercise ...

dylanski

Graduate•11 years ago

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Actually laughed out loud at Laura today!

Week 6 R1. There was I walking along the coastal path at 8am this morning, freezing cold in the howling wind and rain and as my first run segment was about...

Week 6 R1. There was I walking along the coastal path at 8am this morning, f...

Lifebeginsat40

•11 years ago

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Week 5, the dreaded run 3............I did it!

Wow, on the 5th January I wrote on here that I had just completed week 1, and had concerns about going onto week 2. Through the support on here I did week 2....

Wow, on the 5th January I wrote on here that I had just completed week 1, and ha...

cutecub79

•11 years ago

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DERBY 10K

Hi, trying to pluck up courage to enter the Derby 10k in April, anyone else in this area taking part?

Hi, trying to pluck up courage to enter the Derby 10k in April, anyone else in t...

groovychick54

Graduate•11 years ago

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After the Graduation: First Sessions in a Running Clinic

Today was the second session held by the running coach at our gym. His 6 week session is covering everything from warm up to injury prevention and then...

Today was the second session held by the running coach at our gym. His 6 week se...

Genome911

Graduate•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2013

W4r1 daylight and specs.

Clothes

Wk1 Run2

Just starting out on W1R1........... one question

Vivo Barefoot shoes

Graduation milestone?

Funny ole week

Perseverance is the key

What is C25K+?

B210k W4R1 and a bit of catch-up

Running when hungover hurts a bit more - W6R2

W6R1

Week five run three sorted!

One year on - the boring, fat old bloke goes shopping

My own music

Graduation ...... at long last!!!

MP3 idiot

I think I might just do it....

The biggest loser yoga

X trainer wk6 r3

Did anyone find they progressed more quickly than expected?

In weeks 1 - 4 do we do the runs 3 times a week or everyday?

And so I'm back

A funny thing happened on my way to...

Disappointing

OK, 1st session done!

Actually laughed out loud at Laura today!

Week 5, the dreaded run 3............I did it!

DERBY 10K

After the Graduation: First Sessions in a Running Clinic

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