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Unintentional 10k

Set off this morning intending to do my usual 5k run. Due to hip problems I haven't been running as regularly lately but trying to keep fitness up with walking...

Set off this morning intending to do my usual 5k run. Due to hip problems I have...

rosn123

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week eight bring it on :D

Well I have done it week seven is done it was hard going but wasn't going to give in. The gremlins were hanging around telling me how are you never going to...

Well I have done it week seven is done it was hard going but wasn't going to giv...

Maisiemugwump

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7 completed!

Haven't blogged much this week after a fluffy start and not quite complete run 1 last week. However, can now happily report that I'm moving on to week 8 next....

Haven't blogged much this week after a fluffy start and not quite complete run 1...

LMS2110

Graduate•11 years ago

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Annoyed!

Tried to go running today after my ankle injury of last Monday. Did the warm up then decided I would run for 5 mins walk for 3 and then run again for 5 and...

Tried to go running today after my ankle injury of last Monday. Did the warm up...

julieg21

•11 years ago

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Very slow progress...

but week 1 done and not limping and running anymore! I haven't been out for a week as leg wasn't right after last run. Felt a bit sick, oh the joys of being a...

but week 1 done and not limping and running anymore! I haven't been out for a we...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 -III

Repeating Wk5-III for the second time, should I continue to repeat this, since I always get a cramp after 10 -15mins jogging or should I slow down?

Repeating Wk5-III for the second time, should I continue to repeat this, since ...

Jitu

•11 years ago

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week 9 run 1 ,buzzing!

Finishing the program this week,getting better each time,5 mns warm up, 33 mns runs,5 mns cool down and 5 miles done ! :-) Graduation ,here I come ! :-)

Finishing the program this week,getting better each time,5 mns warm up, 33 mns r...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Is running contagious??

Yesterday, we went for a lovely walk in the hills. We were playing hide and seek with the kids, and it was my husbands and my turn to hide. I started running...

Yesterday, we went for a lovely walk in the hills. We were playing hide and see...

petal51

Graduate•11 years ago

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W4 R1 .... Went ok

I lay in bed this morning, still a little chesty after the cold, but it hasn't affected me too badly, I was looking at the sun through the window trying to...

I lay in bed this morning, still a little chesty after the cold, but it hasn't a...

simshaz

•11 years ago

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Has anyone else had a problem with the podcast for week 6 run 2?

I did this run this morning, and about 4 minutes into the second of the two ten minute runs (about 23 and a half minutes into the podcast) the music phased out...

I did this run this morning, and about 4 minutes into the second of the two ten ...

Caledonia

Graduate•11 years ago

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W9R2 Timing is everything - and I got it all wrong...

I thought it might be a mistake to dump Laura before her successor was in place (an attractive Garmin Forerunner is promised to me ;-) ) but, with the siren...

I thought it might be a mistake to dump Laura before her successor was in place ...

Landesman

Graduate•11 years ago

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Slowest runner ever!?

Just started the C25K+ podcasts and cannot believe how much I've had to step up the pace. I've been listening to Laura saying (until now) that keeping going...

Just started the C25K+ podcasts and cannot believe how much I've had to step up ...

motheroffour

Graduate•11 years ago

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Parkrun Bottler

I blogged last week about entering my first Parkrun... well I didnt and so disappointed with myself. My running partner cancelled late Friday and Im afraid...

I blogged last week about entering my first Parkrun... well I didnt and so disap...

Margoxx

Graduate•11 years ago

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Very disappointing

On saturday I managed 37 minutes (still not up to 5k as slow), and felt great. Went to try and get to 40 this morning..breathing bad, legs bad etc. Didn't even...

On saturday I managed 37 minutes (still not up to 5k as slow), and felt great. W...

Barbyk

Graduate•11 years ago

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To hot!?!

So after months of moaning about the cold I went for my first run yesterday which I failed because of over heating.... Hadn't realised how much the cold had...

So after months of moaning about the cold I went for my first run yesterday whic...

NeverthoughtIwouldrun

Graduate•11 years ago

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To get from running 5k to 10k can you just increase the time of longest run bit by bit? Not sure I can go back to walking now I can run..

Not that I'm going much faster than a brisk walker you understand - it's more psychological. I'm worried that if I start walking in the middle of runs it could...

Not that I'm going much faster than a brisk walker you understand - it's more ps...

parkbirdy

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7 R2 after a week off - arrrgh that was a tough mental battle

Well I hadn't run since last Saturday as my daughter has been very ill all week and firstly wouldn't let me leave her side and even if she would, lack of sleep...

Well I hadn't run since last Saturday as my daughter has been very ill all week ...

LondonKel

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduated!!

I finally completed the program! After starting and stopping for over 4 years, I finally finished today - W9R3! What an amazing experience this has been, I...

I finally completed the program! After starting and stopping for over 4 years, I...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Week 2 and the sun was shining

I have started today week 2 of C25K and what a lovely day. I really enjoy running outdoors and I hope the weather stays like this, as the treadmill always...

I have started today week 2 of C25K and what a lovely day. I really enjoy runnin...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Post C25K Run 2 - Man, that was tough!

Having delighted in my ability to make it to 35 minutes of running on Thursday, I was hopeful that 30 minutes would be within my grasp today. Oh how wrong...

Having delighted in my ability to make it to 35 minutes of running on Thursday, ...

bexbridge

Graduate•11 years ago

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how do I start this excise regime

I'm a 52 female, I am 14 stone and need to lose weight, how do I start, is it diet for a few weeks then start exercising or start them both together, I just...

I'm a 52 female, I am 14 stone and need to lose weight, how do I start, is it di...

fran213

•11 years ago

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What are you wearing now the weather's warmed up?

Went out with just the hi-viz over a t-shirt today. Left the heavy duty gloves behind and went out with thinner ones. Obviously also wearing long leggings...

Went out with just the hi-viz over a t-shirt today. Left the heavy duty gloves b...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

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For any 5x50 challengers who are feeling a bit tired!

This link just arrived in my emails "7 Hidden Signs of Overtraining" http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1793 Worth a quick read...

This link just arrived in my emails "7 Hidden Signs of Overtraining" http://...

greenlegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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How many times a week should you be running?

Letsgetrunning

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

Can you use a garmin inside?

Do Garmins work on a treadmill indoors or are they better used outside?

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Best run ever

Went for my longest run so far 3.25km and in the rain however am suffering for it now with a stinking cold and solre throat despite wearing a coat and hat....

Went for my longest run so far 3.25km and in the rain however am suffering for i...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Running and whisky?

Eight hours later and I think I'm just coming back down to earth (with a mighty bump as I'm knackered). Today I entered my second 10K race almost 6 months...

Eight hours later and I think I'm just coming back down to earth (with a mighty ...

swanscot

Graduate•11 years ago

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Forgot the flowers!!!!

Pretty aren't they?

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Had a lovely weekend but no running just walking

I'm just back from having a super 3 days with my eldest son, DIL and 3 wonderful grandchildren. Not a lazy 3 days as you can guess, we have walked miles up one...

I'm just back from having a super 3 days with my eldest son, DIL and 3 wonderful...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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On 14th April 2012 I undertook my first 30 minute run without Laura encouraging me. And now......

I run 4 times a week in all weathers and absolutely love it. And this from a woman with an inherited large chest (russian ancestry) and who, when in the Army,...

I run 4 times a week in all weathers and absolutely love it. And this from a wom...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2013

Unintentional 10k

Week eight bring it on :D

W7 completed!

Annoyed!

Very slow progress...

Week 5 -III

week 9 run 1 ,buzzing!

Is running contagious??

W4 R1 .... Went ok

Has anyone else had a problem with the podcast for week 6 run 2?

W9R2 Timing is everything - and I got it all wrong...

Slowest runner ever!?

Parkrun Bottler

Very disappointing

To hot!?!

To get from running 5k to 10k can you just increase the time of longest run bit by bit? Not sure I can go back to walking now I can run..

W7 R2 after a week off - arrrgh that was a tough mental battle

Graduated!!

Week 2 and the sun was shining

Post C25K Run 2 - Man, that was tough!

how do I start this excise regime

What are you wearing now the weather's warmed up?

For any 5x50 challengers who are feeling a bit tired!

How many times a week should you be running?

Can you use a garmin inside?

Best run ever

Running and whisky?

Forgot the flowers!!!!

Had a lovely weekend but no running just walking

On 14th April 2012 I undertook my first 30 minute run without Laura encouraging me. And now......

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