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I'm back, but have I been doing it wrong all this time?

Been a while since I've blogged. By chance I ended up with Stamina on my iPod... not what I was intending but decided to keep with it as I'd already done a 5...

Been a while since I've blogged. By chance I ended up with Stamina on my iPod......

eshaz14

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5R3... I can't believe it!

I can't believe that tonight, I ran for 20 mins straight on the treadmill! The first few minutes were tough mentally ("god, another 18 minutes to go? I'm never...

I can't believe that tonight, I ran for 20 mins straight on the treadmill! The f...

Wristy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Goal accomplished, or should that read 'smashed to smithereens!!!'

oooohhhhhhhhhh, I'm so happy, happy, happy! Today I had someone drop me off at Hampton Court and I ran back along the river (after my warm up walk, of course)...

oooohhhhhhhhhh, I'm so happy, happy, happy! Today I had someone drop me off at H...

vixiej

Graduate•11 years ago

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1st run after my sprained ankle!

I just want to share with you.... I graduated around November and was working through the 5k+ podcasts, my aim being B210k, when disaster struck... I fell down...

I just want to share with you.... I graduated around November and was working th...

pinklady1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Any tips for running outside?

I have got up to w7r2 on my treadmill indoors. I quite like the discipline of the treadmill as it keeps you at a consistent speed (even if it is not a very...

I have got up to w7r2 on my treadmill indoors. I quite like the discipline of th...

Maggiesax

Graduate•11 years ago

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C25k - W5R2 and struggling :(

Says it all really :( Ten days ago I completed W5R1 with relative ease and felt on top of the world - the best run yet. Since then, I've tried R2 three...

Says it all really :( Ten days ago I completed W5R1 with relative ease an...

mig20

•11 years ago

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Hi,newbie here!

I have just completed wk 7 run 2 so getting serious now, however I find it really hard to get into a consistant breathing pace. I run outside in the dark, so...

I have just completed wk 7 run 2 so getting serious now, however I find it reall...

raspberrytart

•11 years ago

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Ok to run with minor shin splints? Only did w1D1, want to do D2 tomorrow am, is it ok?

Can I run if I have shin splints? It's minor. Found pair shoes, not fantastic but Adidas and new, so better than what I had. Went for Thai foot massage and she...

Can I run if I have shin splints? It's minor. Found pair shoes, not fantastic bu...

dittogp

•11 years ago

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Do I have to let someone know when I start so that I am able to have a graduation badge when I finish or is it done on trust?

rockchick69

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 7 run 2 done...

... yesterday. (Sorry, very boring blog post but I'm just trying to keep a record as I feel like I'm getting so close now...)

... yesterday. (Sorry, very boring blog post but I'm just trying to keep a rec...

lucyconnuk

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4 done - dreading week 5

Wow - week 4 was hard. Just finished and very nervous about starting week 5. But Laura seems to think I can do it and she's been right so far! My right knee is...

Wow - week 4 was hard. Just finished and very nervous about starting week 5. But...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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WK6R1

Did the first of the runs yesterday. Well what can I say, I was really expecting to struggle on this but…well didn’t. I have changed the incline on the...

Did the first of the runs yesterday. Well what can I say, I was really expectin...

123456789

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduated some time ago but need something else to keep me going!

I graduated some time ago and can run reasonably comfortably for 30-40minutes, but never achieving 5k (more like 3k)! However, I feel I could do with the...

I graduated some time ago and can run reasonably comfortably for 30-40minutes, b...

canIREALLYdothis

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4 done - my story so far recovering from stroke

So, quick update folks. I had completed C25K last year and was running 5k every other day and then bam! had a stroke last September. Anyway the top and bottom...

So, quick update folks. I had completed C25K last year and was running 5k every ...

daisylou

•11 years ago

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W2 finished!

Yeah! Completed week 2. Got through the mental conflict 'do I have to do this? what on earth am I doing this for? what if someone sees me? I've got better...

Yeah! Completed week 2. Got through the mental conflict 'do I have to do this? w...

petal51

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 R3 due Weds! Might repeat R2?

Due to do Week 5 Run 2 tonight and then Run 3 - the big one on Weds night after work. Weds will be a 14 hour day with commute so I really think I'll struggle?...

Due to do Week 5 Run 2 tonight and then Run 3 - the big one on Weds night after ...

Lifebeginsat40

•11 years ago

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Week 1 done and dusted

Well my face still has a lovely warmth to it about an hour and a half after I finished my run and I'm pretty sure that during the run my face was brighter than...

Well my face still has a lovely warmth to it about an hour and a half after I fi...

buffster

•11 years ago

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J210k - conflicting emotions, demons and a general catchup......cue blog of epic length

Forgive me bloggers for I have sinned.....it's been two weeks since my last procrastination ;) Last Sunday I finished J210K wk3 with a 60min run. Despite...

Forgive me bloggers for I have sinned.....it's been two weeks since my last proc...

Jeddahpm

Graduate•11 years ago

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Too many rest days..........

I'm so itching to go for a run. After my shorter run due to school kids the other day, I didn't get a chance to go out on Friday, what with my yoga practice...

I'm so itching to go for a run. After my shorter run due to school kids the othe...

vixiej

Graduate•11 years ago

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Bring on Wk3

Completed Wk2, actually stuck to my planned running days (including one run in daylight!!) Lets see if I can do the same this week and Im writing to tell you...

Completed Wk2, actually stuck to my planned running days (including one run in d...

Margoxx

Graduate•11 years ago

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Does anyone else talk back to Laura?

Whilst running I 'over enjoy' the interactivity of the podcasts and find myself talking back to Laura!!! e.g. if she says "keep going you're doing fine"...

Whilst running I 'over enjoy' the interactivity of the podcasts and find myself ...

Lifebeginsat40

•11 years ago

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Out of Action!

So, after an inspiring start, I got sick so had a few days off. Then I got a hospital appointment through and figured I'd just have to start at the beginning...

So, after an inspiring start, I got sick so had a few days off. Then I got a hos...

Blessingway

•11 years ago

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Week 1. Run 1 :)

Well thats it....I've bitten the bullet and completed my first run and to my surprise I managed to compete it!! I know there's a long way to go but what is it...

Well thats it....I've bitten the bullet and completed my first run and to my sur...

RubyR

Graduate•11 years ago

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10k Training Update - Epic Run 10k achieved

This morning I got up and was hoping to wear my new very expensive new trainers however having walked around in them in the house last night have realised the...

This morning I got up and was hoping to wear my new very expensive new trainers ...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Well you wont believe it folks but just like Kirsty above I did wk 3 r1 this morning the wind was so cold but did not turn back, I cant believe I did it as...

Well you wont believe it folks but just like Kirsty above I did wk 3 r1 this ...

nannyp

•11 years ago

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Been bad, but feel fantastic...10K achieved.

Well I went out for my weekly long easy run today. I should have only run for 8.8K today if i stuck to my newish rule of no more than 10% increase per week,...

Well I went out for my weekly long easy run today. I should have only run for 8....

Hidden

•11 years ago

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B210k W3R2: on we go

This was my first effort in two weeks again to get the B210k back on track. I have been running but just not finding the time (or the right track on the...

This was my first effort in two weeks again to get the B210k back on track. I h...

janda

Graduate•11 years ago

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B210K

Hi everyone, After not running for 14 weeks (due to sheer laziness) I have signed up to do the race for life 10k in July. I started running again last week...

Hi everyone, After not running for 14 weeks (due to sheer laziness) I have sign...

lauramarie84

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 (take 2)

Well this new blogging malarkey is a bit alien to me but having read other posts I'm inspired to have a go. I started at the beginning of the program about 4...

Well this new blogging malarkey is a bit alien to me but having read other posts...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Sunday morning Zombie Run!!

Oh dear - now I'm sure that my family think I've gone mad with this running lark anyway but now I've taken up running away from zombies I think there's no...

Oh dear - now I'm sure that my family think I've gone mad with this running lark...

fatmumslim

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2013

I'm back, but have I been doing it wrong all this time?

W5R3... I can't believe it!

Goal accomplished, or should that read 'smashed to smithereens!!!'

1st run after my sprained ankle!

Any tips for running outside?

C25k - W5R2 and struggling :(

Hi,newbie here!

Ok to run with minor shin splints? Only did w1D1, want to do D2 tomorrow am, is it ok?

Do I have to let someone know when I start so that I am able to have a graduation badge when I finish or is it done on trust?

Week 7 run 2 done...

Week 4 done - dreading week 5

WK6R1

Graduated some time ago but need something else to keep me going!

Week 4 done - my story so far recovering from stroke

W2 finished!

Week 5 R3 due Weds! Might repeat R2?

Week 1 done and dusted

J210k - conflicting emotions, demons and a general catchup......cue blog of epic length

Too many rest days..........

Bring on Wk3

Does anyone else talk back to Laura?

Out of Action!

Week 1. Run 1 :)

10k Training Update - Epic Run 10k achieved

Week 3 run 1

Been bad, but feel fantastic...10K achieved.

B210k W3R2: on we go

B210K

Week 3 run 1 (take 2)

Sunday morning Zombie Run!!

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