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W5R3... The big one!

Well, I went for the big one today, 20 Mins non stop running. I was very nervous this morning before setting out, but I knew if I kept the pace slow...

Well, I went for the big one today, 20 Mins non stop running. I was very ...

barrygarlow

Graduate•12 years ago

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My first run... done!

I've just got back from my first run and finished my stretches, and I have to say, it was harder than I thought! Initially I thought it was going too slow...

I've just got back from my first run and finished my stretches, and I have to sa...

r4chsm1th

Graduate•12 years ago

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'I've got both feet on the ground and I'm reaching for the clouds' ... please get it out of my head!!!

... the biggest downside to C25K is I now have this song going round in my head and I keep singing it ...no one told me running would affect me like this ......

... the biggest downside to C25K is I now have this song going round in my head ...

amsjo

Graduate•12 years ago

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w2r1 done

in the cold and snow flurries, I seriously question my sanity - and no puns about sanity clause please! Still it was done and after a shower, a mug of...

in the cold and snow flurries, I seriously question my sanity - and no puns abou...

gjw248

•12 years ago

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C25K take two... Started again from the beginning

I attempted C25K last autumn and gave up in November as I could not run for 5 minutes. I repeated (and repeated) week 3 until I could run 3 minutes comfortably...

I attempted C25K last autumn and gave up in November as I could not run for 5 mi...

deekay64

Graduate•12 years ago

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Restart!

Got to week 8 last year and was so chuffed. Sadly crappy weather & the flu got in the way. I still do duathlons but power walk instead of run. I recently came...

Got to week 8 last year and was so chuffed. Sadly crappy weather & the flu got i...

Nix1970

•12 years ago

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This is how to return to running!

I've been a little quiet on here of late, as work and life has been getting in the way and my running has been suffering for it. I have been in Hong Kong all...

I've been a little quiet on here of late, as work and life has been getting in t...

Rollertoaster

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just found the podcasts!

I've been keen to get into running a lot recently as I dont have enough money for the gym and I really want to get fit. I am so unfit so I thought I should...

I've been keen to get into running a lot recently as I dont have enough money fo...

r4chsm1th

Graduate•12 years ago

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post grad run 2...

After taking an extra rest day yesterday as my daughter cried off wk1 due to a sore knee and my legs are still feeling my last two runs, I was determined I...

After taking an extra rest day yesterday as my daughter cried off wk1 due to a s...

Poppy2010

Graduate•12 years ago

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I'm not dead yet...

Today was W3R1 and I have to admit I was a bit nervous about it, I've never been a runner and the thought of running for 3 minutes was nervewracking and it was...

Today was W3R1 and I have to admit I was a bit nervous about it, I've never been...

Beth5

•12 years ago

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Lots of back pain

Hey guys, I have just completed week 4 and its all going good apart from my lower back, just above my pelvis there are two muscles either side of my spine,...

Hey guys, I have just completed week 4 and its all going good apart from my low...

Pafkay

Graduate•12 years ago

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completed wk1

I have completed week one and would like to thank every one for the advice and words of encouragement. (it really does help) It was not as bad as I thought it...

I have completed week one and would like to thank every one for the advice and w...

alcopop

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1R3 Toastie warm and happy :)

Well that's the last run of W1 and it went really well. Remembered my gloves this time. Put all my layers on and it was much better as it is still -1°c and...

Well that's the last run of W1 and it went really well. Remembered my gloves thi...

rockchick69

Graduate•12 years ago

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You have to be born a "runner"?

I will begin week 4 next Sunday. I told my husband tonight that my goal was to become "a runner" and he kind of laughed until he saw the look on my face. Then...

I will begin week 4 next Sunday. I told my husband tonight that my goal was to b...

dittogp

•12 years ago

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Am I ready for Week 3?

Just completed Week 2, Run3...I could barely finish each run but I am remaining positive, it does make me question am I ready to kick on. Tell me it gets...

Just completed Week 2, Run3...I could barely finish each run but I am remaining ...

Gaz78

•12 years ago

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Goodbye Lardy-arsed couch potato, hello 20 minute non stop runner!

W5R3 done and I feel fantastic! Yippee!!!

2011Kezza

•12 years ago

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W4R1 - smashed it!!

At the end of the last 5 min run, I didn't want to stop, so kept going.....all the way to 12 and a half minutes!! A few weeks ago, I was almost passing out...

At the end of the last 5 min run, I didn't want to stop, so kept going.....all t...

Katylou

•12 years ago

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A cold start

Hello! I'm new and have just completed week 1, run 1. I was tempted to delay my very first run because, by God, it's chilly out there. But having made up my...

Hello! I'm new and have just completed week 1, run 1. I was tempted to delay ...

PamJK

Graduate•12 years ago

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Suggestions for runs in Lisbon?

Going to a conference in a couple of weeks and struggling to identify any runs that appeal to me. I won't have time to head out to the beaches so it'll have...

Going to a conference in a couple of weeks and struggling to identify any runs t...

Malcy

Graduate•12 years ago

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I have been keeping the exerciser

I have been doing my exercise cycling 3 hrs 30 min. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Last Wednesday I could hardly arrive home, the win was blowing against me, had...

I have been doing my exercise cycling 3 hrs 30 min. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. L...

cerrito

•12 years ago

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Week 2 Done!

Just completed the last run of week 2 and I have to say I'm feeling pretty chipper about things so far. Having done very little physical activity for...

Just completed the last run of week 2 and I have to say I'm feeling pretty chipp...

Dognpony

•12 years ago

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Hola from Barca!

W7 R3 done! Thanks guys for the great advice which I had ringing in my ears as I set off. There's a lovely big park opposite the hotel and the receptionist...

W7 R3 done! Thanks guys for the great advice which I had ringing in my ears as ...

Khrissy

Graduate•12 years ago

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I did it!!

I still feel sick almost 2 hours later.......... I had planned to run this morning as today is a running day - (I am still running every other day atm) but...

I still feel sick almost 2 hours later.......... I had planned to run this mo...

Lynds

Graduate•12 years ago

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Oh no... did it again!!

Im a week behind in my running due to illness and also I have just gone back to work after maternity so find the time is getting much harder. However, I did my...

Im a week behind in my running due to illness and also I have just gone back to ...

Madmummy

•12 years ago

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Does anyone else suffer from Chilblains in the cold?

A bit random but I've had a sore toe now for about a month. I'll be honest my trainers were very old and worn out so my sore toe prompted me to get on and buy...

A bit random but I've had a sore toe now for about a month. I'll be honest my tr...

alliec

Graduate•12 years ago

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WK3 RUN1 DONE... I wanna go again!!

Hi guys I've just finished week 3 run 1 and altho the last 3 minutes were hard I was so glad I didn't give up. I started this plan and really didn't think I...

Hi guys I've just finished week 3 run 1 and altho the last 3 minutes were hard I...

groobyleeny

•12 years ago

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Starting on this challenging road..... Nervous and scared but oddly excited!!

I did W1R1 last night and i am impressed that I managed to do the 8 one minute jogs!! I can't imagine doing more than i did last night let alone half an hour!!...

I did W1R1 last night and i am impressed that I managed to do the 8 one minute j...

strawberrycrush

•12 years ago

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Bring on Week 3!!

Just finished W2 R3 and feeling super duper!! It was cold and grey out there and I wasn't very motivated to go but I am so glad I did as now I am feeling...

Just finished W2 R3 and feeling super duper!! It was cold and grey out there and...

ZipPea

Graduate•12 years ago

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What are the best foods to eat on the fasting days ?? Am starting this on Monday , so fasting days will be Mon and Wed.

ruthie1970

•12 years ago

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hi all newcomer to the block!!!

Hi Everyone my names Mark and I have just joined this site. I am just coming to the end of week 1 of the couch to 5k programme. I was a REAL couch potato...

Hi Everyone my names Mark and I have just joined this site. I am just coming to...

wobblylegs1977

•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2013

W5R3... The big one!

My first run... done!

'I've got both feet on the ground and I'm reaching for the clouds' ... please get it out of my head!!!

w2r1 done

C25K take two... Started again from the beginning

Restart!

This is how to return to running!

Just found the podcasts!

post grad run 2...

I'm not dead yet...

Lots of back pain

completed wk1

W1R3 Toastie warm and happy :)

You have to be born a "runner"?

Am I ready for Week 3?

Goodbye Lardy-arsed couch potato, hello 20 minute non stop runner!

W4R1 - smashed it!!

A cold start

Suggestions for runs in Lisbon?

I have been keeping the exerciser

Week 2 Done!

Hola from Barca!

I did it!!

Oh no... did it again!!

Does anyone else suffer from Chilblains in the cold?

WK3 RUN1 DONE... I wanna go again!!

Starting on this challenging road..... Nervous and scared but oddly excited!!

Bring on Week 3!!

What are the best foods to eat on the fasting days ?? Am starting this on Monday , so fasting days will be Mon and Wed.

hi all newcomer to the block!!!

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