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And on it goes.....

Have just completed run 1 of week 6! Legs felt as heavy as lead for the first 5 minutes, not sure if this is because I had just got up or what, but from the...

Have just completed run 1 of week 6! Legs felt as heavy as lead for the first 5 ...

caro8642

•11 years ago

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Stuck on W6R2 :(

... since 2 week break from running went back to W6R2 ... and now need to move on. This seems worse than 1st time round. Finding it hard to make that leap of...

... since 2 week break from running went back to W6R2 ... and now need to move o...

amsjo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Run 2

Well, I am off for run 2 in a minute and feeling good. I'm off to buy some proper running shoes tonight instead of my ratty trainers. I am determined to...

Well, I am off for run 2 in a minute and feeling good. I'm off to buy some prop...

Toriap2

•11 years ago

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logging your run

found this site to log my run,thought to share it! ;-) and its free! http://www.logthatrun.com/login.php

found this site to log my run,thought to share it! ;-) and its free! http:/...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I did it

I'm a bit late posting this but its the first chance I've had. Graduated tonight completing the last run of week 9, still have a big smile on my face. If...

I'm a bit late posting this but its the first chance I've had. Graduated tonight...

Geri18

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1... Run 2

Having completed the first run on Friday, I was in two minds when to do the second. It should, of course, have been Sunday but then I got thinking maybe Monday...

Having completed the first run on Friday, I was in two minds when to do the seco...

Buzby

•11 years ago

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W8R3: cautious optimism...

So it's all basically been going ok. I'm taking an extra rest day (or 3!) between runs now, and it's really paying off. The runs are getting easier and faster,...

So it's all basically been going ok. I'm taking an extra rest day (or 3!) betwee...

Wickwarrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5R2....

Started C25K six weeks ago and have done a couple of extra runs - am amazed that I have got this far, and have really enjoyed reading the blogs - helped keep...

Started C25K six weeks ago and have done a couple of extra runs - am amazed that...

MrsBB

•11 years ago

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OMG! One whole hour! Eight whole K!! Was that really me??

So, after the last run, where I felt I didn't need the walking breaks after the 17 minute running intervals, tonight I thought I'd try for 2 lots of 25...

So, after the last run, where I felt I didn't need the walking breaks after the ...

Stefliser

Graduate•11 years ago

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Boston

Just switched on the news to see that a bomb has gone off among spectators at the Boston Marathon. Are we now classified as "soft targets"? I guess we...

Just switched on the news to see that a bomb has gone off among spectators at th...

Malcy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

After a pub lunch ...felt a bit guilty so went out for my run tonight and was happy to find things going well and feel that I am building up speed.

After a pub lunch ...felt a bit guilty so went out for my run tonight and was ha...

stevethefatjogger

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back in time to w4

I've been doing well with the program and haven't needed to repeat any runs and fingers crossed have been injury free so far. My sister-in-law has finally...

I've been doing well with the program and haven't needed to repeat any runs and ...

Twedders

Graduate•11 years ago

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W9R2 complete . . . almost there!!

One more run on Wednesday and that's it - I get the well earned 'graduate' badge - yippee. I have a question - my complete distance is 2.9 mile which includes...

One more run on Wednesday and that's it - I get the well earned 'graduate' badge...

Gemini21

Graduate•11 years ago

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W2 R2 - Nasty track

I couldn't run early this morning in our park as I had an appointment so by the time I could the schools were out and the park would be seething with...

I couldn't run early this morning in our park as I had an appointment so by the ...

lycranotlikely

Graduate•11 years ago

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Sore calves and shins

So chuffed to have got through first three weeks but on first run of wk4 my calves were so sore (shins a bit sore too but not so much) that I went back to...

So chuffed to have got through first three weeks but on first run of wk4 my calv...

Angel111

•11 years ago

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W2R1 OMG that was so hard!

So, feeling pleased with myself after last weeks achievements, I was feeling optimistic about progressing to week 2, after all, how much harder can an extra 30...

So, feeling pleased with myself after last weeks achievements, I was feeling opt...

AJ1972

•11 years ago

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Could be an expensive business! W7R2

The sun shining tonight - normally I would be thrilled that there was no snow, rain or cold weather. Not tonight though! I christened my new running tights...

The sun shining tonight - normally I would be thrilled that there was no snow, r...

helenf28

•11 years ago

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Week 9 run one done, think I have done my knee as well.

I was tired today and needed my run, started off well, got to a steady pace and was aware to take it easy.......got to the halfway point and turned round to...

I was tired today and needed my run, started off well, got to a steady pace and ...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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Bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon, close to finish line. :-(

News just coming in...no news if this was intentional. Dozens of people gravely injured...

News just coming in...no news if this was intentional. Dozens of people gravel...

gdeann

Graduate•11 years ago

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First post grad run.

Just finished my first post grad run using the stepping stone podcast. Felt good and strong, running well, but does anyone else struggle with "running to the...

Just finished my first post grad run using the stepping stone podcast. Felt good...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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W8R1 here I come!!!

Well..today was my W7R3. The start was not so good, stones inside the shoe so after 2 minutes walking had to stop the walk and remove the shoe and shake off...

Well..today was my W7R3. The start was not so good, stones inside the shoe so af...

Mini13

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week one done!!!

Woo hoo! Hubbie and I completed week one this evening! Even tho I've hot a bit of a cough! Did find it harder going but did it. So proud of us! Amazing at how...

Woo hoo! Hubbie and I completed week one this evening! Even tho I've hot a bit o...

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8R1 Here I come!!

Well..today was my W7R3. The start was not so good, stones inside the shoe so after 2 minutes walking had to stop the walk and remove the shoe and shake off...

Well..today was my W7R3. The start was not so good, stones inside the shoe so af...

Mini13

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 - Successfully completed

So this evening I finished my last run of week 6 , was delighted to hear I am now "offically a runner" I thought it was a bit challenging to run for the whole...

So this evening I finished my last run of week 6 , was delighted to hear I am no...

bronaghsheehan1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 completed....

Yes, I done it! I did the 20 minutes! and did not find it too much of a struggle, even though there were some points when I thought I would not make it to the...

Yes, I done it! I did the 20 minutes! and did not find it too much of a struggle...

caro8642

•11 years ago

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I ran and ran and ran...My first ever 10K run!!!

As most of you are aware, I love challenges! :-) :-) At the beginning of the year, Steve and I started a B210K program. Even after the weeks ended,...

As most of you are aware, I love challenges! :-) :-) At the beginning...

gdeann

Graduate•11 years ago

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Mad dogs and English men … W9R2

...and lizards, out in the midday sun. 8-) Haven’t had a chance to blog since I posted my W9R1 last Thursday. Many thanks to all of you for spurring me on...

...and lizards, out in the midday sun. 8-) Haven’t had a chance to blog sinc...

con-brio

Graduate•11 years ago

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W2 R3 - Quite eventful!

Well the run started out well! I let my dog off, and started jogging round the field. I really got into a good rythmn, then glanced back over my shoulder to...

Well the run started out well! I let my dog off, and started jogging round the f...

Nala020512

•11 years ago

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What a great Monday!

Week 2 run 1 Well, I came home from work, had lunch, caught up with the family on the phone and headed out at 4.30. After a clothing debate, I found a hockey...

Week 2 run 1 Well, I came home from work, had lunch, caught up with the family ...

Canidoit

Graduate•11 years ago

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W3R1 - What a killer!!!!! and gadgets

Well, today I went out an hour earlier (15:45 instead of 16:45) so as not to leave my wife trying to cope with little granddaughter and making the tea on her...

Well, today I went out an hour earlier (15:45 instead of 16:45) so as not to lea...

LandRoverMad

Graduate•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2013

And on it goes.....

Stuck on W6R2 :(

Run 2

logging your run

I did it

Week 1... Run 2

W8R3: cautious optimism...

W5R2....

OMG! One whole hour! Eight whole K!! Was that really me??

Boston

Week 5 run 1

Back in time to w4

W9R2 complete . . . almost there!!

W2 R2 - Nasty track

Sore calves and shins

W2R1 OMG that was so hard!

Could be an expensive business! W7R2

Week 9 run one done, think I have done my knee as well.

Bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon, close to finish line. :-(

First post grad run.

W8R1 here I come!!!

Week one done!!!

W8R1 Here I come!!

Week 6 - Successfully completed

Week 5 completed....

I ran and ran and ran...My first ever 10K run!!!

Mad dogs and English men … W9R2

W2 R3 - Quite eventful!

What a great Monday!

W3R1 - What a killer!!!!! and gadgets

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