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Went out for a run yesterday and ran just under a mile and half (1.39 or rounded up 1.4miles) Felt great but one of the roads I ran up was uphill and I felt my...

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running up inclines

Went out for a run yesterday and ran just under a mile and half (1.39 or rounded...

•11 years ago

Thought I was on the mend yesterday from this cold but started coughing in the night and this damned virus has now gone onto my chest. Really frustrating as I...

Ill :(

Thought I was on the mend yesterday from this cold but started coughing in the n...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

My wife and I were discussing whether we are 'runners' or not yesterday. We have stuck to the programme religiously and are going to do week 6, run 3...

Am I a Runner?

My wife and I were discussing whether we are 'runners' or not yesterday. We ...

minihaiser

•11 years ago

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I don't get it

OK, so I'm not the world's greatest runner. But since graduating in November I have kept up with 3 runs a week, mainly with the C25+ podcasts. Despite flu and...

OK, so I'm not the world's greatest runner. But since graduating in November I h...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•11 years ago

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One to go!

Despite a late night on Friday, I awoke early Saturday morning, left the other half in bed and got up to complete w9r2. I've had a chaotic week and have fallen...

Despite a late night on Friday, I awoke early Saturday morning, left the other h...

•11 years ago

Despite not writing a blog for a couple of weeks, I have continued to struggle through the program and this morinng I actually completed the dreaded 20...

It was emotional...W5R3

Despite not writing a blog for a couple of weeks, I have continued to struggle t...

Gaz78

•11 years ago

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Treadmill runners - Cheat sheet

Came across this and posted it onto another thread but I think it deserves its own one: http://www.bx3.com/phil/tri/treadmill-cheatsheet.pdf Finally I...

Came across this and posted it onto another thread but I think it deserves its o...

slowtony

•11 years ago

Used runkeeper a couple of times but miss laura's voice. is there an app that will track me with gps, let me have my own music but talk to me as well?

What app?

Used runkeeper a couple of times but miss laura's voice. is there an app that w...

mrspatch

Graduate•11 years ago

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Satisfied...completed all runs in Week 2!

Completed all three runs for Week 2...did them on the treadmill since the weather is still kind of chillingly cold. After my second run, my calves were quite...

Completed all three runs for Week 2...did them on the treadmill since the weathe...

•11 years ago

Had a wonderful holiday in Cuba, weather most of the time was lovely although we had what to us seemed like a mini hurricane for 3 days, never seen rain like...

I'm back, did you miss me!?! I missed you all, didn't manage to get WiFi connection once - modern technology not yet got to Cuba.

Had a wonderful holiday in Cuba, weather most of the time was lovely although we...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

I did it, and i ran outside, i went so much further than i did weeks ago, the last time i did this route. It was hard, i tried to avoid the bigger hills and...

Week 8 Run 1

I did it, and i ran outside, i went so much further than i did weeks ago, the la...

Plant_murderer

Graduate•11 years ago

after bounding out of bed at 7:30 to do this, was strangely lethargic but went out reasoning the weather was going to be worse later (and it was - rain, sleet,...

W5R1 done

after bounding out of bed at 7:30 to do this, was strangely lethargic but went o...

gjw248

•11 years ago

Hi all x I have had to take a 4 week break from c25k and I was on week 6 run 2!! My Uncle(who I have looked after for the last 2 yrs passed away on Monday) so...

Had a 4 week break?

Hi all x I have had to take a 4 week break from c25k and I was on week 6 run 2!!...

fatty41

•11 years ago

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Reccomendation trainers

After the satisfaction and elation of completing w5/r3, I decided it was about time I treated myself to some new trainers mine are just all rounder trainers...

After the satisfaction and elation of completing w5/r3, I decided it was about t...

Clawmum

Graduate•11 years ago

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Holme Pierrepont

Also known as the National Watersports Centre Nottingham, 15 minutes or so from me by car. Their website says about the main rowing lake "5km of perimeter...

Also known as the National Watersports Centre Nottingham, 15 minutes or so from ...

stega1958

Graduate•11 years ago

Hi This is my first post on here but i've been lurking for the past 9 weeks! Ive just started week 9 of the couch to 5k plan and am really enjoying it. Ive...

Sore knees :(

Hi This is my first post on here but i've been lurking for the past 9 weeks! I...

greyhoundmummy

Graduate•11 years ago

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A belated hello to Laura and.....trouble with my ears! W2 R2

Well I got my iPod arm band thingy and my funny hook eared headphones and off I went. I found it so much easier listening to the podcast rather than watching...

Well I got my iPod arm band thingy and my funny hook eared headphones and off I ...

justmole

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6

For some reason I thought after doing the dreaded 20 mins in week 5 that week 6 would be ok! I'm due to do run 3 of week 6 tomorrow...25 minutes and I hope...

For some reason I thought after doing the dreaded 20 mins in week 5 that week 6 ...

imnorunner

Graduate•11 years ago

I actually managed to get out of bed today (last Saturday I slept in and missed going to Parkrun). I made the decision to go ahead even though it was raining...

Well That's Never Happened Before.

I actually managed to get out of bed today (last Saturday I slept in and missed ...

BettyJane

Graduate•11 years ago

Week 3 - how many 3 minute sections are there? started using runkeeper + not laura (traitor i know) but i like my music ;-)

Have i messed up?

Week 3 - how many 3 minute sections are there? started using runkeeper + not lau...

mrspatch

Graduate•11 years ago

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Who the heck is Laura?

Okay, so I happened upon this blog in sort of a backwards way, I guess. I was actually Googling for some information about C25K running and somehow happened...

Okay, so I happened upon this blog in sort of a backwards way, I guess. I was ac...

jbroox

Graduate•11 years ago

Well, I have almost done what I set out to do when I started C25K. Before I had run a foot I suggested to a group of us who are going to Africa in October...

Belfast Marathon Relay Team

Well, I have almost done what I set out to do when I started C25K. Before I had...

MaryDerry

Graduate•11 years ago

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Converting zip file

Have downloaded first podcast onto my PC, how do I convert zipped file so I can play on iPhone?

Have downloaded first podcast onto my PC, how do I convert zipped file so I can ...

Emmielou77

•11 years ago

After my scepticism re the step up from week 3 running for 9 mins total to week 4 running for 16 mins total I have really surprised myself tonight. Running in...

After much scepticism I managed w4 R1 + a little extra. Keep the faith people!

After my scepticism re the step up from week 3 running for 9 mins total to week ...

Like the podcast but not the music can you add your own playlist to the podcast but still hear Laura telling you when o run/walk

•11 years ago

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Can you add your own music

Like the podcast but not the music can you add your own playlist to the podcast ...

Maisiemugwump

Graduate•11 years ago

what a run, got up in the morning and didnt really fell up for running but i made myself go to the track any way. and im so glad i did. as it was coming to the...

W3R3!!!

what a run, got up in the morning and didnt really fell up for running but i mad...

tyler2008

•11 years ago

I am definitely worn out after that run! That was definitely quite tough compared to the previous weeks. The first 5 min run was brill but when i got to the 3...

Toughest one yet... W4R1

I am definitely worn out after that run! That was definitely quite tough compare...

r4chsm1th

Graduate•11 years ago