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I'm not giving in!

I went out for my jog this morning with the intention of seeing how long I could run. Well I managed 20 minutes this time :-) so two minutes better than my two...

I went out for my jog this morning with the intention of seeing how long I could...

caz1_ca

Graduate•11 years ago

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Have done it! How do I get my shiny badge?

Sadiekit

Graduate•11 years ago

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Done it! W9r3

It's done! I went out early and returned to my local park where it all started as I'm very sentimental. I made up my own playlist this time which was very...

It's done! I went out early and returned to my local park where it all started a...

Sadiekit

Graduate•11 years ago

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I can't wait for the next run!!

I did R1 W1 today. It's been a very long time since I've done any running, so I was quite nervous. I was completely out of breath for the whole session...

I did R1 W1 today. It's been a very long time since I've done any running, so...

RiverOwl

•11 years ago

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First steps back on the ladder

I started couch 2 5k programme last year got as far as week 8 then winter crept in along withmy excuses and it waned don't know why I stopped as I was...

I started couch 2 5k programme last year got as far as week 8 then winter crept...

magicdragon

Graduate•11 years ago

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Laura called me a runner today.. No one has ever done that before :)

Just completed W6R3 this morning and am very proud of myself as I've found this to be the hardest week of the programme so far. I even managed to speed up a...

Just completed W6R3 this morning and am very proud of myself as I've found this ...

roadrunner_86

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back on track...thanks to bloggers

After beginning C25K in Jan thinking there was plenty of time to prepare for running a leg of the Belfast marathon on May 6th, I came down with chesty cold...

After beginning C25K in Jan thinking there was plenty of time to prepare for run...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Am I the only one whose calfs are getting REALLY large??

I'm now on week 4 of C25K and I really enjoy running now, which is totally surprising since I've passed the previous 30 years avoiding any form of exercises...

I'm now on week 4 of C25K and I really enjoy running now, which is totally surpr...

DavD

Graduate•11 years ago

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Amazed by how this works

So when I started this I hadn't run since school, and that wasn't much. I graduated my 5k a couple of weeks ago and was amazed that I had run for 1/2 and...

So when I started this I hadn't run since school, and that wasn't much. I gra...

Technochoc

Graduate•11 years ago

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Needing support..my first "failed" run :(

This is my first post, so hello all! Although I am still super excited by the fact that I can actually RUN now, I cannot help but feeling bummed after...

This is my first post, so hello all! Although I am still super excited by the...

chelsea_hokie

•11 years ago

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A word to the wise...

I learnt a valuable lesson today whilst running W7R2 (eek, really?). I was finding it pretty hard going, was well past the half way point on the running (I.e....

I learnt a valuable lesson today whilst running W7R2 (eek, really?). I was findi...

Wickwarrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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What to do with one pigeon toe?

Hello. I'm on Week 5 (run 2 tomorrow) and I've been getting a posterior (inside) shin splint on my left leg. I first tried Couch 2 5k last year but as soon...

Hello. I'm on Week 5 (run 2 tomorrow) and I've been getting a posterior (inside...

trishC25K

Graduate•11 years ago

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We did it - R3 W6 - Laura says we're runners

We still don't look like runners and certainly didn't feel like runners when we finished our 25 minute run earlier today, but we actually made it. I am so...

We still don't look like runners and certainly didn't feel like runners when we ...

JoCo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Good Friday - Bad Run (W6 R1)

Well I set off tonight thinking I've done the 20 minute run, how hard can a 5, 8 & 5 minute run be? Boy I was wrong. It got off to a bad start when I...

Well I set off tonight thinking I've done the 20 minute run, how hard can a 5, 8...

LondonKel

Graduate•11 years ago

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I have graduated!!!!

I completed the final run of the C25K podcasts just over an hour ago :D Still cannot believe that I can now successfully run for 30 minutes non-stop (although...

I completed the final run of the C25K podcasts just over an hour ago :D Still ca...

rubygloom

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduation! week 9 runs 2 and 3.

So... I did it. I went back to the treadmill for my last two runs and i finally understand people who told me the treadmill was harder. I thought I'd have an...

So... I did it. I went back to the treadmill for my last two runs and i finally ...

Plant_murderer

Graduate•11 years ago

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Fantabidosy run today - first run in the sun

Today was run 2 of week 5. The sun was shining, weather was cool and breezy - officially my favourite weather for running. I adjusted my layers fairly well and...

Today was run 2 of week 5. The sun was shining, weather was cool and breezy - of...

Twedders

Graduate•11 years ago

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The longest minute!

Just finished W8R2. I'm finding W8 tough. Had to leave 2 days in between runs as I felt so tired this week (partly due to a few disturbed nights). Why is it...

Just finished W8R2. I'm finding W8 tough. Had to leave 2 days in between runs as...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 completed - right knee hurting

Well, I did it, I have completed week 6. The run was not too bad, my breathing was fine, and I was determinned to complete it. Problem was that for the last 5...

Well, I did it, I have completed week 6. The run was not too bad, my breathing w...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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Genius loci - the spirit of the place

I was in Bristol for work and an evening event, staying at the Avon Gorge Hotel. I've been there before and it's in a prime position up from the Clifton...

I was in Bristol for work and an evening event, staying at the Avon Gorge Hotel....

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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B201K Week 1 run 3 - 6 whole K!!

Well, I set out last night to crack the final run of week 1 of the B210K programme. Run 2 was a brilliant run, and I was on a real high after that. But when...

Well, I set out last night to crack the final run of week 1 of the B210K program...

Stefliser

Graduate•11 years ago

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Tough times

I managed to get my three 28 minute runs in. Failed twice then got them done..Started to do my first 30 today and had to stop after 15 minutes...nasty pain in...

I managed to get my three 28 minute runs in. Failed twice then got them done..St...

Barbyk

Graduate•11 years ago

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Yippee got the go ahead to get back to running from my Physio today.

I've not run for nearly 3 weeks now and I'm desperate to get back out there. Had another session with my Physio this morning and she has given me the go ahead...

I've not run for nearly 3 weeks now and I'm desperate to get back out there. Had...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Speed, bmp, height, leg length, Garmins and total confusion

I've just done the speed podcast for the first time and was talking to a friend about it and I am very confused. Laura explained about bpm and running...

I've just done the speed podcast for the first time and was talking to a friend ...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

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Good Friday -or is it?

Started Couch to 5k with my daughter 6 weeks ago. Have really enjoyed it (despite the weather) and about to go out in an hour to complete week 6 run 3. Found...

Started Couch to 5k with my daughter 6 weeks ago. Have really enjoyed it (despi...

JoCo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Speed! No, not that - Laura!

Expecting either Meatloaf or Billy Idol, it was a bit of a surprise to be greeted by Laura when I hit the button on my MP3 player this morning. I had finally...

Expecting either Meatloaf or Billy Idol, it was a bit of a surprise to be greete...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

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Just registered for 5x50...

Good excuse for me to go get that mountain bike I need tomorrow... :-)

con-brio

Graduate•11 years ago

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Elated! Suck it 20 minute run!

Yes!! Still smiling as I write this post! Got in from my 20 minute run just a couple of minutes ago (20 minutes!), and it went so well! Bit emotional in the...

Yes!! Still smiling as I write this post! Got in from my 20 minute run just a co...

r4chsm1th

Graduate•11 years ago

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HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

Well its Easter and hope you all have plenty of eggs to eat....Not too many though as it will spoil your run!! Anyway enjoy the weekend and happy running all!!

Well its Easter and hope you all have plenty of eggs to eat....Not too many thou...

givman

•11 years ago

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Beautiful day for a 13K run...

Lovely day out, a tad cold, but the sunshine was a welcome addition to this run. Ran a new route, still next to the sea, but further north and a part I...

Lovely day out, a tad cold, but the sunshine was a welcome addition to this run....

Hidden

•11 years ago

26 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2013

I'm not giving in!

Have done it! How do I get my shiny badge?

Done it! W9r3

I can't wait for the next run!!

First steps back on the ladder

Laura called me a runner today.. No one has ever done that before :)

Back on track...thanks to bloggers

Am I the only one whose calfs are getting REALLY large??

Amazed by how this works

Needing support..my first "failed" run :(

A word to the wise...

What to do with one pigeon toe?

We did it - R3 W6 - Laura says we're runners

Good Friday - Bad Run (W6 R1)

I have graduated!!!!

Graduation! week 9 runs 2 and 3.

Fantabidosy run today - first run in the sun

The longest minute!

Week 6 Run 3 completed - right knee hurting

Genius loci - the spirit of the place

B201K Week 1 run 3 - 6 whole K!!

Tough times

Yippee got the go ahead to get back to running from my Physio today.

Speed, bmp, height, leg length, Garmins and total confusion

Good Friday -or is it?

Speed! No, not that - Laura!

Just registered for 5x50...

Elated! Suck it 20 minute run!

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

Beautiful day for a 13K run...

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