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W1R3

I was quite nervous about going out in the dark but I kept to well-lit streets and it was early in the evening so felt reasonably safe. The jog/walk felt...

I was quite nervous about going out in the dark but I kept to well-lit streets a...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

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I think my old trainers may have caused my injury

When I first started C25k I had a very cheap pair of trainers and then after a month or so went to a well known high street sports shop and was advised to buy...

When I first started C25k I had a very cheap pair of trainers and then after a m...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 success!!!

I did it! It took 3 attempts but I ran for 20 minutes. In fact, I did it quite comfortably and felt like I could have carried on. Those 'practices' must have...

I did it! It took 3 attempts but I ran for 20 minutes. In fact, I did it quite c...

GRW67

•11 years ago

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..and then it happened in the cool down!

Change of plan meant I got to do my W6r3 tonight ...was worried when Laura starts with asking if I was scared, but completed my 25 minutes .... and then it...

Change of plan meant I got to do my W6r3 tonight ...was worried when Laura start...

amsjo

Graduate•11 years ago

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I'm still running (sung to the tune of 'I'm still standing')

I haven't blogged for so long but that's changing. I've been running regularly, despite having knee problems and having lost my expensive running shoes ) : I...

I haven't blogged for so long but that's changing. I've been running regularly, ...

stayinbed

Graduate•11 years ago

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Barefoot trainers arrived

Having read a range of books over the last few weeks I have become more interested in the idea of barefoot running. Obviously I don't really like the idea of...

Having read a range of books over the last few weeks I have become more interest...

vikicats

Graduate•11 years ago

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Itching to run ...think it is catching :)

Was due to go running tonight W6R3 but due to teenagers and demands I am going to have to go tomorrow instead. Never thought I would say this but actually...

Was due to go running tonight W6R3 but due to teenagers and demands I am going t...

amsjo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Who shrunk my park? Post grad run 4...

Got home from work, changed straight into running gear and out to local park; thought I'd run to the top end of the park up the bigger hill, that loop would...

Got home from work, changed straight into running gear and out to local park; th...

Poppy2010

Graduate•11 years ago

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Where can I find the podcast link to start me on my journey please?

julieg21

•11 years ago

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Cracking the treadmill :)

Well after all this horrible cold weather my running has had to move to the treadmill.Previously I have paused them more than I ran-find treadmill running very...

Well after all this horrible cold weather my running has had to move to the trea...

vengadriver

Graduate•11 years ago

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To run or not to run?

Having thoroughly enjoyed running for the last couple of weeks, I have been floored by a cold (I won't say it was the 'flu!) that has left me feeling rather...

Having thoroughly enjoyed running for the last couple of weeks, I have been floo...

Caprica

•11 years ago

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It's a wonderful day; it's wonderful to run in it!

I had a lovely run this morning. I did nothing spectacular, no records broken, but it was simply wonderful to be out there running. It should have been my...

I had a lovely run this morning. I did nothing spectacular, no records broken, b...

swanscot

Graduate•11 years ago

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Getting nearer...

to lacing up the old faithfuls. I thought I would be OK to go out yesterday but still slight pain in quad, so no way am I risking it. Can go up steps now...

to lacing up the old faithfuls. I thought I would be OK to go out yesterday but ...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

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Oops, I appear to have gone 'off message'. Again!

Meant to post this here too: Up with the lark this morning, the alarm was set for for 5am as usual but I awoke about 4.15, dozed off a again until what I...

Meant to post this here too: Up with the lark this morning, the alarm was se...

Fingalo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Cheesed off

Just back from run 2 of week 6 and walked half way through second 10 minute run but ran last minute please please let it get easier soon I really dont want to...

Just back from run 2 of week 6 and walked half way through second 10 minute run ...

nannyp

•11 years ago

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Running is wonderful!

It's raining and cold but I am one happy bunny. Since January I have been in plaster due to and unfortunate slip on the ice. The plaster is coming off on...

It's raining and cold but I am one happy bunny. Since January I have been in...

Tish1970

Graduate•11 years ago

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Is Princess love cheating on me?!!?

Come on guys.....it's just a feeling but I am ready for the truth. Ok so I had my first message....how exciting, from princess love (ok nothing wrong with...

Come on guys.....it's just a feeling but I am ready for the truth. Ok so I ...

Jeddahpm

Graduate•11 years ago

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Good run this morning apart from the Garmin

I don't usually report on my mid-week runs but my Garmin has got me cross..... Tuesday is usually Stepping Stone day for me (don't know how much longer I...

I don't usually report on my mid-week runs but my Garmin has got me cross..... ...

thinnerandfitter

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 - not so hard...

Well after alot of trepadation leading into this first run of week 3, I was pleasantly surprised at how well I did. The prospect of running for 3 minutes...

Well after alot of trepadation leading into this first run of week 3, I was plea...

Gaz78

•11 years ago

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Longest ever c25k

Well its been almost 2 weeks since I did wk8 run 1, and due to night shifts and way too much uni work today is the first day I've had chance to go out and do...

Well its been almost 2 weeks since I did wk8 run 1, and due to night shifts and ...

katywoo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Weeks 1 and 2 done, knee injury - Return to week 1 failed :-(

I never thought I would become a fan of running but my Mum mentioned the C25K programme and I thought I'd give it a go... Wow - I absolutely love running!...

I never thought I would become a fan of running but my Mum mentioned the C25K pr...

Hambletron

Graduate•11 years ago

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W1 Done! First week thoughts.

Managed to get through W1! Quite proud of myself though I can only run for 60 seconds. I'm getting less and less tired at the end of each workout, so my body...

Managed to get through W1! Quite proud of myself though I can only run for 60 se...

Tristao

•11 years ago

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W8 R1 - Had to dig deep for this one

Back in Blighty, back on the hamster wheel and boy was it a struggle. I set off with loads of confidence and thought I'd breeze it after my...

Back in Blighty, back on the hamster wheel and boy was it a struggle. I...

Khrissy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Re run week 5 run 3?

I only managed 16 minutes not 20 of week 5 run 3. Should I try this again of move onto week 6?

I only managed 16 minutes not 20 of week 5 run 3. Should I try this again of mo...

sarah010673

Graduate•11 years ago

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6r3 nailed after ankle issue

Well back running again after over a week's rest due to an ankle injury. 2 minutes into my previous attempt my left ankle just gave up and could barely walk...

Well back running again after over a week's rest due to an ankle injury. 2 minut...

shinjin

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wide fit shoes

I live over 100 miles from specialist sports shop, but need a seriously wide fitting shoe. When I say wide, I mean wide - size 7EEEEEE or 7EEEEEEEE. The...

I live over 100 miles from specialist sports shop, but need a seriously wide fit...

ynygwynt

•11 years ago

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Week 2, Take 2

Well after 2 attempts at week 1 due to injury, I also injured a calf muscle on my first attempt at week 2. I was told to walk instead so did that and hoped to...

Well after 2 attempts at week 1 due to injury, I also injured a calf muscle on m...

buffster

•11 years ago

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New route and 3.29miles, loved it

Well tried a new route tonight, faster 5 mins warm up and first 5 mins of run started to settle in, legs felt great but just my breathing takes time to settle...

Well tried a new route tonight, faster 5 mins warm up and first 5 mins of run st...

Jimbob74

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

Ha! In your face, demons!!

Having felt pretty low after being defeated on Friday by week 6 run 3, over the weekend I had pretty much convinced myself I was not cut out for this and...

Having felt pretty low after being defeated on Friday by week 6 run 3, over the ...

Bluepiano

Graduate•11 years ago

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Hello from a C25K newbie!

I've just completed Day 1 of Week 1 so I am really new to this! I walk a lot and fairly quickly doing 4 x 15 mins - home to station; station to work and the...

I've just completed Day 1 of Week 1 so I am really new to this! I walk a lot and...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2013

W1R3

I think my old trainers may have caused my injury

Week 5 run 3 success!!!

..and then it happened in the cool down!

I'm still running (sung to the tune of 'I'm still standing')

Barefoot trainers arrived

Itching to run ...think it is catching :)

Who shrunk my park? Post grad run 4...

Where can I find the podcast link to start me on my journey please?

Cracking the treadmill :)

To run or not to run?

It's a wonderful day; it's wonderful to run in it!

Getting nearer...

Oops, I appear to have gone 'off message'. Again!

Cheesed off

Running is wonderful!

Is Princess love cheating on me?!!?

Good run this morning apart from the Garmin

Week 3 Run 1 - not so hard...

Longest ever c25k

Weeks 1 and 2 done, knee injury - Return to week 1 failed :-(

W1 Done! First week thoughts.

W8 R1 - Had to dig deep for this one

Re run week 5 run 3?

6r3 nailed after ankle issue

Wide fit shoes

Week 2, Take 2

New route and 3.29miles, loved it

Ha! In your face, demons!!

Hello from a C25K newbie!

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