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Week8 run2 been and gone. :-D

I'm getting excited now, I can definitely see the finish line :-D It was a tough run today and I kept getting twinges in my back but they went away eventually....

I'm getting excited now, I can definitely see the finish line :-D It was a tough...

caz1_ca

Graduate•11 years ago

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Hooray "Officially a runner" but if so why do I find it so hard!!

I had another blip shall we call it W6R3 on Monday where I had a funny thing going on mid run. As usual I found it all very hard but got to the halfway mark...

I had another blip shall we call it W6R3 on Monday where I had a funny thing goi...

karenmac70

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 7 aches

Hi all, I finished week 6 on Monday (absolutely nailed the 25 minute run, so chuffed!) and am due to start week 7 today but my calves are still quite achey...

Hi all, I finished week 6 on Monday (absolutely nailed the 25 minute run, so ...

Marsyface

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3

I can't believe I've done week 1 without needing to repeat a run. I even think today's run was a little faster than the other two as we finished almost at the...

I can't believe I've done week 1 without needing to repeat a run. I even think ...

lycranotlikely

Graduate•11 years ago

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I like to move it, move it!!!!

Woke up this morning half asleep With all my blankets in a heap OK did anyone guess yet? No, alright I'll tell you then. No charge in my iPod so I had to...

Woke up this morning half asleep With all my blankets in a heap OK did anyon...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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W2 R1 & R2

So two runs into week 2, haven't enjoyed it as much this week. Nothing to do with the runs themselves more to do with the gym being full both days. It's the...

So two runs into week 2, haven't enjoyed it as much this week. Nothing to do wi...

Grat1

•11 years ago

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Chia Seeds! Yum!!

My son, who is also a runner, came to see us over Easter and brought me a gift. A bag of chia seeds. Now I had read Born To Run and recommended it to him, so...

My son, who is also a runner, came to see us over Easter and brought me a gift. ...

MaryDerry

Graduate•11 years ago

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I found W8 really tough :(

W7 I amazed myself. Yes it was not easy but each run got that bit easier and W7 R3 not knowing the area where my parents live I did almost entirely on an...

W7 I amazed myself. Yes it was not easy but each run got that bit easier and W7 ...

deekay64

Graduate•11 years ago

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Feel a cheat to log 10k

Spent the day today in legoland with four children of various ages, over by the roller coasters (grown up area) little one announces "I want the diggers" so...

Spent the day today in legoland with four children of various ages, over by the ...

Souki

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8R3 completed, despite fallen rocks

Wasn't intending to go out today, as I had had a tough day at work (adolescent boys... who needs 'em?). Fell asleep after catching up with everyone's blogs......

Wasn't intending to go out today, as I had had a tough day at work (adolescent b...

con-brio

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2....From F to S

Ok....for those of you who didnt know, I <insert F word here>ed W6R2 on Saturday - I got to 17 mins (well 10 and then 7 if you want to be technical) but I had...

Ok....for those of you who didnt know, I <insert F word here>ed W6R2 on Saturday...

Dribblin_spaniel

•11 years ago

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why does no one else have jumpers tied around their waists?

I layer up to keep warm during the warm up walk and ditch layers as I go - sometimes ending up with two sweaters tied aorund my waist (which looks...

I layer up to keep warm during the warm up walk and ditch layers as I go - somet...

bethisrunning

•11 years ago

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Tonight's B210K, Tip & Park Run Result

Did a hill walk of 5.45k in 43m 58secs this lunchtime as needed to catch up some distance for the 5x50 after only having time for a short walk yesterday. Left...

Did a hill walk of 5.45k in 43m 58secs this lunchtime as needed to catch up some...

AnnieW55

•11 years ago

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Speed / I took it slightly easier?

I did the speed podcast today, which was intervals so... harder in theory, but for less time than i've been running. it was nice to only focus on the speed and...

I did the speed podcast today, which was intervals so... harder in theory, but f...

Plant_murderer

Graduate•11 years ago

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For the first time in my life ever.......

I have jogged continuously for 20 mins. :) oh my goodness. Thank you couch25k- thank you Laura- thank you will power and thank you fellow comrades for...

I have jogged continuously for 20 mins. :) oh my goodness. Thank you couch...

justmole

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50 - sorry folks didn't manage anything today

Was in York for work today. Taxi came at 6:50am. Got home at 8pm and just had something to eat. Now dark. Made me realise how little exercise I get some...

Was in York for work today. Taxi came at 6:50am. Got home at 8pm and just had s...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4 - done and dusted

I have to start with an apology to OldGirl today. I don't know how, it's been such a miserable day, but I made it round again in the dry. Sorry. I'll get...

I have to start with an apology to OldGirl today. I don't know how, it's been su...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

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Finished couch to 5k and started 5k+ programmes , do you do speed and stamina on alternative training days or what do you do

ruby2012

•11 years ago

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Gutted - totally zero activity day

Looking forward to W7R1 today on the forest trails - and going about my everyday business I have pulled a muscle in my calf. I don't even remember doing it, it...

Looking forward to W7R1 today on the forest trails - and going about my everyday...

Jane-M

•11 years ago

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Encouragement Required, post graduation is nose diving

Since hurting my calf after graduating I have managed only 1 reasonable run out of 5 or so and that was the short speed run. I seem to have completely lost the...

Since hurting my calf after graduating I have managed only 1 reasonable run out ...

CouchtoKiltLegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8R1 done and dusted......but it was hard!

Well today I did W8R1 and it was sooo hard. This is the hardest run I've had on the whole programme :( I set off ok, but it was raining so had my rain coat on...

Well today I did W8R1 and it was sooo hard. This is the hardest run I've had on ...

rockchick69

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 2 down, bring on week 3 (I think!)

Another week done and it was a tough run today. Feel elated after finishing but I couldn't wait for the cool down walk to be honest! I think the 3 minute runs...

Another week done and it was a tough run today. Feel elated after finishing but ...

CheshireCatkin

•11 years ago

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W1 R3

Done it! Feel proud of myself having completed Week 1! Roll on Week 2! I am doing a run every alternate day, at least to start with, so W2R1 will be on...

Done it! Feel proud of myself having completed Week 1! Roll on Week 2! I am doin...

Nala020512

•11 years ago

4 Replies

P184 This 74year old

Hi to al l you 50x50 challengers out there, laid up with a cold at the moment so stayed in bed this morning and caught up with all your blogs. I just wanted...

Hi to al l you 50x50 challengers out there, laid up with a cold at the moment s...

Pat184

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 2, run 2

Still going strong despite suffering from a bad chest. Interestingly, this time it was the first run that was the hardest. After that it got easier and by...

Still going strong despite suffering from a bad chest. Interestingly, this ti...

Slideman

Graduate•11 years ago

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I've started!

Well. I've done the first run. I say run. Sort of jog. Ish. But I did it! Kind of looking forward to going again. It's easier this week cos I'm off so we'll...

Well. I've done the first run. I say run. Sort of jog. Ish. But I did it! Kind o...

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago

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Elephant Legs

My legs feel quite dimply and remind me of elephant legs. Im not a very big person but need help with toning my legs is running enough or can anyone recommend...

My legs feel quite dimply and remind me of elephant legs. Im not a very big pers...

Benamy

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Do you lose weight after each run?

Hi I'm running on a treadmill and am currently on week 7 of the couch to 5K. I do my warm up 5 minutes at speed 6 then run beteween 6.8 and 7 and have just...

Hi I'm running on a treadmill and am currently on week 7 of the couch to 5K. I d...

Benamy

•11 years ago

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50 days done and 50 to go.

5x50 part one It was apt that I did my day 50 on the last day of the holiday in Sydney, as the reason I wanted to do 100 days was to start...

5x50 part one It was apt that I did my day 50 on the last day...

TJFlute

•11 years ago

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"Should I or shouldn't I?" - I didn't. :-(

Reluctantly decided not to push it yesterday, as my chest was getting 'chestier' and less clear throughout the afternoon. :-( I'm getting more impatient...

Reluctantly decided not to push it yesterday, as my chest was getting 'chestier'...

Stefliser

Graduate•11 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for April 2013

Week8 run2 been and gone. :-D

Hooray "Officially a runner" but if so why do I find it so hard!!

Week 7 aches

Week 1 Run 3

I like to move it, move it!!!!

W2 R1 & R2

Chia Seeds! Yum!!

I found W8 really tough :(

Feel a cheat to log 10k

W8R3 completed, despite fallen rocks

Week 6 Run 2....From F to S

why does no one else have jumpers tied around their waists?

Tonight's B210K, Tip & Park Run Result

Speed / I took it slightly easier?

For the first time in my life ever.......

5x50 - sorry folks didn't manage anything today

Week 4 - done and dusted

Finished couch to 5k and started 5k+ programmes , do you do speed and stamina on alternative training days or what do you do

Gutted - totally zero activity day

Encouragement Required, post graduation is nose diving

W8R1 done and dusted......but it was hard!

Week 2 down, bring on week 3 (I think!)

W1 R3

P184 This 74year old

Week 2, run 2

I've started!

Elephant Legs

Do you lose weight after each run?

50 days done and 50 to go.

"Should I or shouldn't I?" - I didn't. :-(

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