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6 months since last run.........

Thinking of starting from week 5 tomorrow.....any thought???? The thought of going back to week one depresses me

Thinking of starting from week 5 tomorrow.....any thought???? The thought of goi...

poppysmate

Graduate•11 years ago

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Singing loud with John Mayer, Butterfly Boucher and Missy Higgins with my headphones on W4R1......

I, like so many others that I heave read, never though I would do this run in the first go. I did 2 weeks before week one (I called that " bed to couch") and...

I, like so many others that I heave read, never though I would do this run in th...

PhilippaB

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back in the game baby :D

I began c25k last year - and got to week 7..running for 25 minutes - experienced all the elation that goes with that (me - run-25 minutes..really - yes :D) and...

I began c25k last year - and got to week 7..running for 25 minutes - experienced...

titch67

•11 years ago

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Morning running

Hello Just wondering how people prepare for running in the morning. So far I mostly run after work but it would be a lot more convenient to run as soon...

Hello Just wondering how people prepare for running in the morning. So f...

S4r4h

•11 years ago

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Back again!!!

Ok I'm back again!! Fit and healthy so off I went I thought I'd repeat week 3 as I had nearly finished it actually went pretty well until I was in a walking...

Ok I'm back again!! Fit and healthy so off I went I thought I'd repeat week 3 as...

Flower5055

•11 years ago

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Going back to W4

Had completed the W5R3 earlier however my knee is acting wierd after that run. Decided to take rest for about two weeks and then start over with Week 4 again...

Had completed the W5R3 earlier however my knee is acting wierd after that run. D...

slimboyfat

•11 years ago

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Is today the day to return ?

Well after a forced two and a half month lay off I'm going to try a very gentle jog today having had a very painful torn quad I think I might venture back to...

Well after a forced two and a half month lay off I'm going to try a very gentle ...

redfacewoman

Graduate•11 years ago

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My first experience with the Stepping Stones podcast

This blog is in part a response to CouchtoKiltLegs' blog: http://couchto5k.healthunlocked.com/blogs/879609/Week-10-Run-1-or-Step-into-Danger To start off...

This blog is in part a response to CouchtoKiltLegs' blog: http://couchto5k.heal...

TX-Bluebonnet

Graduate•11 years ago

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The drop!

I seem to be on the mailing list for a running shoe catalogue and have noticed that for some shoes they quote the "heel to toe drop". I understand what that...

I seem to be on the mailing list for a running shoe catalogue and have noticed t...

stega1958

Graduate•11 years ago

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New route W5R2 - uphill not a good plan!!!

Evening all! Did W5R2 today and decided on a different route from the normal route through the woods due to extreme muddiness! So, pounded the pavements of the...

Evening all! Did W5R2 today and decided on a different route from the normal rou...

ZipPea

Graduate•11 years ago

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Tired and emotional! W5R3...

Hello! I'm a sometime lurker on the C25K forum and have drawn a lot of wisdom and inspiration from its members, and after this morning's experience, I finally...

Hello! I'm a sometime lurker on the C25K forum and have drawn a lot of wisdom an...

Wickwarrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 8 post night!

Ok so I had a tough week 7 and was wandering If I should postpone starting week 8 due to being on nights...... But after a horrible shift and only 4 hours...

Ok so I had a tough week 7 and was wandering If I should postpone starting week ...

Mrsbelt1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Well, one day late, but 9r2 done.

Life got in the way on Saturday, there was shopping, there was more shopping, then there was food preparation and then a very nice bottle of wine appeared!...

Life got in the way on Saturday, there was shopping, there was more shopping, th...

shinjin

Graduate•11 years ago

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25 minutes done! I can't believe it!!

Horay, I did run 3 of week six...a whole 25 minutes running. I am amazed that this works and I did it. I covered 2.5k running and over 3 in total. I'd like...

Horay, I did run 3 of week six...a whole 25 minutes running. I am amazed that t...

imnorunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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Oh good grief, my lungs!

For those of you who know about these things, my pre-run peak-flow measurement was 430, which is normal for me. I went out and ran 43 minutes and covered 3...

For those of you who know about these things, my pre-run peak-flow measurement w...

earl-grey-sian

Graduate•11 years ago

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Need to consolidate!

I think I need to spend a bit of time consolidating running 25 mins. It is still quite tough and today I didn't get beyond 15 mins. My ankle is playing up...

I think I need to spend a bit of time consolidating running 25 mins. It is stil...

Tessietwo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Spent a lot on trainers

I finally went to 'Sweatshop' and had my gait analysis done, seems I have a high arch, and do not land very well. So a very helpful sales person talked me...

I finally went to 'Sweatshop' and had my gait analysis done, seems I have a high...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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A little bit faster, 4 weeks after graduation

Did 30 minutes of faster running today, mostly on the flat, but with one bit up a slope. About 3 weeks ago I did my first effort at going faster after...

Did 30 minutes of faster running today, mostly on the flat, but with one bit up ...

greenlegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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The Jelly Battle of Wounded Knee

Like many a Welsh person, I went out last night to celebrate our rugby glory. I took a tumble (on jelly believe it or not) and have badly twisted my knee. I...

Like many a Welsh person, I went out last night to celebrate our rugby glory. I ...

cadno

Graduate•11 years ago

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50 days to Fit!

That's what the 5x50* T shirt says and I have just ordered one :) I can't wait until all 26 of you (or more :) ) join me in the challenge in two weeks...

That's what the 5x50* T shirt says and I have just ordered one :) I can't...

TJFlute

•11 years ago

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Wk2 Started

Well wk2 run 1 done. It was a little harder but I still managed it. I got a bit tricked near the end though as Laura said "you are nearly there you have...

Well wk2 run 1 done. It was a little harder but I still managed it. I got a bit ...

Maturelady

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back to it after the 'twang'

Hi all, just a little update after all your helpful advice a few weeks ago. (For those who didn't read my ramblings, I was out for one of my regular 10k ish...

Hi all, just a little update after all your helpful advice a few weeks ago. (For...

fillyfoo

•11 years ago

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Week 30 (yes, I'm still counting)

Working on my new regime and finally just about going down the garmin route myself. This week it's been more C25k+ Speed, a 30 minute slow run on account of...

Working on my new regime and finally just about going down the garmin route myse...

janda

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 9 run 2, the final countdown (cue music)

Only one more run till I am applying for that precious green box! Went out this morning and found it really hard. ran for 31 mins and only got as far (2.8...

Only one more run till I am applying for that precious green box! Went out t...

Bluepiano

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 10 Run 1 or Step into Danger!

Feeling the graduation Buzz i happily uploaded the new c25k+ Stepping stone podcast. The description said it was good for those who have graduated and are...

Feeling the graduation Buzz i happily uploaded the new c25k+ Stepping stone podc...

CouchtoKiltLegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running in the rain.

I put W8r1 off yesterday because it was so cold and grey. Raining again this morning but I reluctantly left the cats curled up in front of the fire and headed...

I put W8r1 off yesterday because it was so cold and grey. Raining again this mor...

Sadiekit

Graduate•11 years ago

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Will Laura please stop talking about landing on our heels! W6R1

She only went and did it again, halfway through the 8 minute run. I just had to yell out "NO!" and scared a load of dickie-birds... no one else out at 8.00 on...

She only went and did it again, halfway through the 8 minute run. I just had to ...

con-brio

Graduate•11 years ago

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Just finished week 3.

Wow, my legs don't like me anymore! Starting to get shin splints on the walks in between the running, so need to address that methinks. Not looking to...

Wow, my legs don't like me anymore! Starting to get shin splints on the walk...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Accidentally repeated w3r3. Annoyed.

I was all set up to start my w4r1 on Saturday and foolishly pressed the wrong button on my app. I also had left my phone on silent so missed the first prompt...

I was all set up to start my w4r1 on Saturday and foolishly pressed the wrong bu...

Twedders

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 run 3 outside!

I did week 3 run 3 outside again this morning and it went much better! I managed to run all of the run parts although my brisk walk in between was more of an...

I did week 3 run 3 outside again this morning and it went much better! I managed...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2013

6 months since last run.........

Singing loud with John Mayer, Butterfly Boucher and Missy Higgins with my headphones on W4R1......

Back in the game baby :D

Morning running

Back again!!!

Going back to W4

Is today the day to return ?

My first experience with the Stepping Stones podcast

The drop!

New route W5R2 - uphill not a good plan!!!

Tired and emotional! W5R3...

Week 8 post night!

Well, one day late, but 9r2 done.

25 minutes done! I can't believe it!!

Oh good grief, my lungs!

Need to consolidate!

Spent a lot on trainers

A little bit faster, 4 weeks after graduation

The Jelly Battle of Wounded Knee

50 days to Fit!

Wk2 Started

Back to it after the 'twang'

Week 30 (yes, I'm still counting)

Week 9 run 2, the final countdown (cue music)

Week 10 Run 1 or Step into Danger!

Running in the rain.

Will Laura please stop talking about landing on our heels! W6R1

Just finished week 3.

Accidentally repeated w3r3. Annoyed.

Week 3 run 3 outside!

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