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Week 1, run 1

Just completed my first couch to 5k run - tired but survived it. Just hope the weather warms up soon!

Just completed my first couch to 5k run - tired but survived it. Just hope the w...

SaityP

•11 years ago

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Cold weather and the inability to run properly - am I making excuses for myself?

I did go out yesterday, but it did not go according to plan. I had extra layers on, and gloves, and I was still chuffing cold. The warm up walk was as fast...

I did go out yesterday, but it did not go according to plan. I had extra layers...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

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WEEK 5 RUN 3 - I DID IT!!!!!

I'm SOOO happy and excited! I just came back from Week 5 Run 3! I did it!!!! I was so nervous and thought for sure I'd need a break, but I just started off...

I'm SOOO happy and excited! I just came back from Week 5 Run 3! I did it!!!! I w...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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W4R1 - wow!

I started the program last year, but I stayed off the program for close to 2 months. My excuse, I was too busy and traveling! About 2 weeks back, I felt that I...

I started the program last year, but I stayed off the program for close to 2 mon...

CouchCarrot

Graduate•11 years ago

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One Run to go and I have a stinky cold :(

I have loved this program, I am one of those people who needs structure and a goal. At week 2 I have little faith I would get this far, I have never run, I...

I have loved this program, I am one of those people who needs structure and a go...

Technochoc

Graduate•11 years ago

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How did Laura do it....

How did Laura do C25K without a Laura podcast to help her? Poor thing ... I love Laura and cannot imagine my life without her :D

How did Laura do C25K without a Laura podcast to help her? Poor thing ... I ...

amsjo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Four runs left...

.. cannot believe how this running has got into my system. As a total non runner at the start of the year, I went out last night in -2 c temperature, with an...

.. cannot believe how this running has got into my system. As a total non runner...

amsjo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Some of you may recall me writing a bit of a ditty for Laura, then Sue got involved and brought it up a notch.

Well.....here's a simply stunning tribute to another Laura which suits our girl too, she is a superstar! Local Brighton girl made good, Bat For Lashes,...

Well.....here's a simply stunning tribute to another Laura which suits our girl ...

Fingalo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduated!!! Can't quite believe it!

I started this on Sunday 6th Jan. I got breathless running up the stairs back then and W1R1 nearly killed me! Tonight I completed W9R3 and ran for 33 mins and...

I started this on Sunday 6th Jan. I got breathless running up the stairs back th...

Khrissy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Another week done - now the scary one begins...

Today I completed week 4, I was scheduled to finish up on Saturday which would have nicely had me starting W5 today but as I finished up on Thursday I had a...

Today I completed week 4, I was scheduled to finish up on Saturday which would h...

Beth5

•11 years ago

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I did it! Week 6 done.

Can't believe I just ran for 25 minutes. When Laura said "you're a proper runner now" I had the biggest smile. Thank you so much for all the advice, when I...

Can't believe I just ran for 25 minutes. When Laura said "you're a proper runne...

Tessietwo

Graduate•11 years ago

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The dark!!!

How does everyone feel about running in the dark? I had looked forward all day to going out for a run this evening but I didn't get in until 8ish now running...

How does everyone feel about running in the dark? I had looked forward all day t...

NeverthoughtIwouldrun

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5R2 complete!

Can't believe how well I managed this run. I really surprised myself with the first 8 min I could have kept going when I was told to stop. Really surprised at...

Can't believe how well I managed this run. I really surprised myself with the fi...

karateaine

•11 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

Hurrah! I did it, I ran for 3 mins! I do think I cheated a little though as I had a free day pass to a Gym so I ran on the treadmill for the first time,...

Hurrah! I did it, I ran for 3 mins! I do think I cheated a little though as I...

julieg21

•11 years ago

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Week 2 - the rerun continues!

Well I did week 1 on Saturday and yesterday my knee was fine so I decided to do week 2 today. I'm only doing one run for each week until I reach a stage where...

Well I did week 1 on Saturday and yesterday my knee was fine so I decided to do ...

vikicats

Graduate•11 years ago

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Don't ever run with blisters!

Well after my comments and lovely feedback yesterday about not doing the full run for wk7r3. I decided to be positive - until I woke up this morning and could...

Well after my comments and lovely feedback yesterday about not doing the full ru...

pemb17

•11 years ago

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W9R1&2

Wow, I was so worried heading into W9 that I wasn't going to hit that 5K mark..... And I DID IT!!!! On R1 even (5.08K). I know the importance is just the...

Wow, I was so worried heading into W9 that I wasn't going to hit that 5K mark......

msavela55

•11 years ago

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What a difference a month makes! W3R2

One month ago if snow was on the horizon I would be praying for a blizzard so I didn't have to exercise. Today I was on tenterhooks hoping the snow would stop...

One month ago if snow was on the horizon I would be praying for a blizzard so I ...

helenf28

•11 years ago

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Parkrun debut. Well, feck me gently!

Talk about over-thinking it. Whether to walk to the park or get the bus, trying to gauge how long both would take as I wanted to arrive at such a time as to...

Talk about over-thinking it. Whether to walk to the park or get the bus, trying ...

Fingalo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Is it ok to run 5k everyday?

hellooo :) Ok I'm only just starting W3 on the c25k programme, put I love it!! I'm planning my running future already hehe ;) anyway so I have a 5k race...

hellooo :) Ok I'm only just starting W3 on the c25k programme, put I love it!! I...

piggyland1

Graduate•11 years ago

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week4 run2

up and out by 6:50 today; cold but no snow in Belfast. Nice to see the sunrise over the Castlereagh Hills & Belfast - ok, not as poetic as some others here,...

up and out by 6:50 today; cold but no snow in Belfast. Nice to see the sunrise ...

gjw248

•11 years ago

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Starting a THIRD time...Week 1 COMPLETED!!!!

Haven't blogged in ages (but have been reading blog posts and staying inspired)! This is my third time starting Couchto5K...had an ankle fracture that...

Haven't blogged in ages (but have been reading blog posts and staying inspired)!...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Week5 Run1 was a toughy...

Well I was in two minds whether to go jogging today because it is so cold and those gust are just wicked, but I went and I completed it :-D. I won't say it was...

Well I was in two minds whether to go jogging today because it is so cold and th...

caz1_ca

Graduate•11 years ago

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W3R1

i have finally reached week 3. i dont know how i do it, but somehow i maage to miss a week without realising it :? i guess im just so busy and the days pass...

i have finally reached week 3. i dont know how i do it, but somehow i maage to m...

tyler2008

•11 years ago

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White heaven

There is almost nothing better in the universe than getting into your stride on a day like this - a thin coating of crisp white snow on everything and a...

There is almost nothing better in the universe than getting into your stride on ...

runner45

Graduate•11 years ago

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You won't stop me snow!

Oh my... that was definitely the coldest and windiest and snowiest run so far! To be honest, I was very hesitant to go out because it's basically a blizzard...

Oh my... that was definitely the coldest and windiest and snowiest run so far! T...

r4chsm1th

Graduate•11 years ago

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Cheeky bonus run

Did my week 8 run 1 yesterday, then unexpectedly found I had a day off today, so decided to go for a cheeky short run, however, once out there running in one...

Did my week 8 run 1 yesterday, then unexpectedly found I had a day off today, so...

Bluepiano

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 Day 1 - 3 minutes wasn't as bad as I thought

I got up this morning at 6am (before my toddler woke) and set out for my run at 6:35 leaving her with my hubby. I struggled with the cold at that time in...

I got up this morning at 6am (before my toddler woke) and set out for my run at ...

Jennifaerie

•11 years ago

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Just a wee run in the snow

... and I'm beaming from ear to ear with the joy of it. This is my 'running track' this morning It's lovely outside here with fresh snow,...

... and I'm beaming from ear to ear with the joy of it. This is my 'running t...

swanscot

Graduate•11 years ago

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Devon, I'm in Devon...

....and my heart beats so that I can hardly speak and I seem to find the happiness I seek When I'm out by myself running peak to peak Apologies to Frank....

....and my heart beats so that I can hardly speak and I seem to find the happin...

runner45

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2013

Week 1, run 1

Cold weather and the inability to run properly - am I making excuses for myself?

WEEK 5 RUN 3 - I DID IT!!!!!

W4R1 - wow!

One Run to go and I have a stinky cold :(

How did Laura do it....

Four runs left...

Some of you may recall me writing a bit of a ditty for Laura, then Sue got involved and brought it up a notch.

Graduated!!! Can't quite believe it!

Another week done - now the scary one begins...

I did it! Week 6 done.

The dark!!!

W5R2 complete!

Week 3 Run 1

Week 2 - the rerun continues!

Don't ever run with blisters!

W9R1&2

What a difference a month makes! W3R2

Parkrun debut. Well, feck me gently!

Is it ok to run 5k everyday?

week4 run2

Starting a THIRD time...Week 1 COMPLETED!!!!

Week5 Run1 was a toughy...

W3R1

White heaven

You won't stop me snow!

Cheeky bonus run

Week 3 Day 1 - 3 minutes wasn't as bad as I thought

Just a wee run in the snow

Devon, I'm in Devon...

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