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After 7 days off - WK7R2 Done!

Well, I took a big break - and after much encouragement from all of the lovely people on this site, I stepped outside this morning and got it done! It was the...

Well, I took a big break - and after much encouragement from all of the lovely p...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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W3R1 - moving on up

Wasn't ready for Laura this morning. I'm sure she normally talks for longer giving me a chance to start the podcast, put my iphone away and zip my tops up...

Wasn't ready for Laura this morning. I'm sure she normally talks for longer givi...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 LIcked

Oh yeah I have done it wasn't easy and disasters of disasters music stopped after a few mins :0 Was ready to give up there and then and to cap it all bladder...

Oh yeah I have done it wasn't easy and disasters of disasters music stopped afte...

Maisiemugwump

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 DONE!

Don't know how I did it but I did, it wasnt pretty, it wasn't fast and it certainly wasn't easy! First 10 mins was ok, second 10 mins was soooooo hard. I took...

Don't know how I did it but I did, it wasnt pretty, it wasn't fast and it certai...

julieg21

•11 years ago

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W5R3: done! Think I found the elusive 'zone' at last!

Sun shining. Temps about 4. Brain in overdrive anticipating today's run. Ventured out - still have thermals under running gear cos I have it in my head that...

Sun shining. Temps about 4. Brain in overdrive anticipating today's run. Venture...

LMS2110

Graduate•11 years ago

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Two races in one week? Advice please

Hi all I'm about to start W6 R1 today - all going well so far. When I first started the C25K I signed up for the 5k Race for Life in July. I feel confident...

Hi all I'm about to start W6 R1 today - all going well so far. When I first ...

LondonKel

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5R1 and W5R2 complete! W5R3 coming up...

W5R1 = Amazingly easy run!! My breathing was easy, my legs were slightly tired, but not too bad at all! Very happy, and excited for the next run. Unfortunately...

W5R1 = Amazingly easy run!! My breathing was easy, my legs were slightly tired, ...

piggyland1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Lovely sunny morning for a run :)

So nice this morning that I began to strip off! Yes I started with my wooly hat then off came the gloves and I undid my jacket. This is long overdue, lets...

So nice this morning that I began to strip off! Yes I started with my wooly hat...

mrslazy

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50 website has the tracking bit set up!

The activity tracking bit has appeared on the 5x50 site. All ready to go! For an explanation of what the 5x50 challenge is, see this earlier blog:...

The activity tracking bit has appeared on the 5x50 site. All ready to go! ...

greenlegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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First run for 3 weeks - and now a 5 x 50 team member

Went out for my first run in 3 weeks this morning (beautiful sunshine all be it a bit cold). Shins didn't hurt while running I can just feel a little soreness...

Went out for my first run in 3 weeks this morning (beautiful sunshine all be it ...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

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Nearly there!

This is my second attempt at c25k. Last year I completed week 4 but didn't go any further. Tonight I start week 7. Just a few short weeks ago I never...

This is my second attempt at c25k. Last year I completed week 4 but didn't go an...

AtomXL

Graduate•11 years ago

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DONE IT!! W9R3 :)

Well, I didn't manage the 5K but have now run for 30 minutes three times. I never really believed I could achieve this when I started but trust in Laura and...

Well, I didn't manage the 5K but have now run for 30 minutes three times. I neve...

S4r4h

•11 years ago

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Getting there slowly!

So Thursday I went out for week 9 run 2 and after my torment on tues decided to take it a bit slower and go the reverse of my usual route to avoid open land...

So Thursday I went out for week 9 run 2 and after my torment on tues decided to ...

Mrsbelt1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduation Run!

Just donning my running shoes to start my Graduation Run, can't believe it has been 9 weeks since I started this. Anyway please spare a thought for me if you...

Just donning my running shoes to start my Graduation Run, can't believe it has b...

OlsBean

•11 years ago

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5x50 Challenge - I just joined - we only need 4 more of us to make it a round 50

Thank you fellow bloggers for inspiring me one again to keep going and rise to even greater challenges. I graduated last July and managed my first 5 km race at...

Thank you fellow bloggers for inspiring me one again to keep going and rise to e...

Nevertoolate

Graduate•11 years ago

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Another run done, at last!

Wimped out of running after my early shifts as got cold on the commute home, the wind and greyness seeming to chill to the bone; and as I can neveer sleep well...

Wimped out of running after my early shifts as got cold on the commute home, the...

Poppy2010

Graduate•11 years ago

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Oh nearly there :-0

Well after my last blog saying I was going to redo w8 as I messed it up pretty badly, I went out and got to 28 mins, all was well so carried on to 30 mins,...

Well after my last blog saying I was going to redo w8 as I messed it up pretty b...

Souki

Graduate•11 years ago

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If I stop for my couch to 5k training for 2 weeks..

I am in my 5th week of Couch to 5K, and liking it very much!! (Thanks to Laura!, love her!) I will have to stop my running for about 3 weeks due to a hand...

I am in my 5th week of Couch to 5K, and liking it very much!! (Thanks to Laura!,...

Mini13

Graduate•11 years ago

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What is this 5 x 50?

And can anyone join in or do you have to be a grad?

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wow- the plan really is working :)

Week 4 run1 I cannot believe it- I did it. It was hard, but I did it. I jogged for 5 mins- twice. I never thought it would be possible. I am so amazed....

Week 4 run1 I cannot believe it- I did it. It was hard, but I did it. I jogge...

justmole

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 completed

Hey another first time blogger here! I have been lurking in the background reading all your brillant blogs and drawing confidence and inspiration from them! I...

Hey another first time blogger here! I have been lurking in the background readi...

Annief1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduation Week Run 1

I finished the first run yesterday and what can I say. I DID IT. I started out slower, just to make sure I will finish the 30 minutes and will not be to...

I finished the first run yesterday and what can I say. I DID IT. I started out s...

wiggles

Graduate•11 years ago

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My Birthday Dream came true!

Its my birthday on Saturday and tonight was my last run before then. Today's blog post is a big one for me.... I knew I had to change my habits all the way...

Its my birthday on Saturday and tonight was my last run before then. Today's blo...

k6daisy

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50 - 44 members now!!!

Just logged on and there are 44 of us :)

Khrissy

Graduate•11 years ago

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C25K Week 8 Runs 1 and 2

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. Monday. Week 8 Run 1. Man, I did not want to go out there. So, so cold. But I did it. 28 minutes all completed and I tried...

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. Monday. Week 8 Run 1. Man, I did not want to go ...

bexbridge

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 done and dusted!

Well 2nd time round it is satisfaction more than the exhilaration of the first time doing w3r2 20mins. I was a bit cheeky and ditched Laura for RunKeeper to...

Well 2nd time round it is satisfaction more than the exhilaration of the first t...

didntrunthat

Graduate•11 years ago

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Next big step. W4

I've just finished W3R3,and due to start week 4 at the weekend. Most posts I've read are concerned about week 5 (as am I), but I'm also a bit concerned about...

I've just finished W3R3,and due to start week 4 at the weekend. Most posts I've...

Caledonia

Graduate•11 years ago

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I think I've lost my mojo. :-( Week 7

I don't know whats happened to me but I just cannot seem to do the 25 minute run. This is the second time I've tried it, I made it a wee bit further in...

I don't know whats happened to me but I just cannot seem to do the 25 minute ru...

caz1_ca

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wife didn't even need training wheels to keep the bike upright with my lack of speed.

I did W5R3, I kept going for 20 minutes and got all round the lake (2.3177 km to be exact). Before C25K this was a tiring and long walk when it included...

I did W5R3, I kept going for 20 minutes and got all round the lake (2.3177 km to...

PhilippaB

Graduate•11 years ago

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I entered my first race and on the form they asked you to estimate your time, I was wildly optimistic - does it matter?

I've never done a race before and two months ago when I entered I put 60 minutes for 10k - what was I thinking of? Well I just assumed because it was couch to...

I've never done a race before and two months ago when I entered I put 60 minutes...

runner45

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2013

After 7 days off - WK7R2 Done!

W3R1 - moving on up

Week 5 run 3 LIcked

Week 5 Run 3 DONE!

W5R3: done! Think I found the elusive 'zone' at last!

Two races in one week? Advice please

W5R1 and W5R2 complete! W5R3 coming up...

Lovely sunny morning for a run :)

5x50 website has the tracking bit set up!

First run for 3 weeks - and now a 5 x 50 team member

Nearly there!

DONE IT!! W9R3 :)

Getting there slowly!

Graduation Run!

5x50 Challenge - I just joined - we only need 4 more of us to make it a round 50

Another run done, at last!

Oh nearly there :-0

If I stop for my couch to 5k training for 2 weeks..

What is this 5 x 50?

Wow- the plan really is working :)

Week 6 run 3 completed

Graduation Week Run 1

My Birthday Dream came true!

5x50 - 44 members now!!!

C25K Week 8 Runs 1 and 2

Week 5 done and dusted!

Next big step. W4

I think I've lost my mojo. :-( Week 7

Wife didn't even need training wheels to keep the bike upright with my lack of speed.

I entered my first race and on the form they asked you to estimate your time, I was wildly optimistic - does it matter?

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