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Change of scenery definitely does help

I was away on holiday over easter, which meant that W6R2 was done in the Czech Republic, W6R3 was done in Austria and W7R1 was done in Slovakia. It was so...

I was away on holiday over easter, which meant that W6R2 was done in the Czech R...

roadrunner_86

Graduate•11 years ago

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100 done Heres to the next 100!!

well thats my 100th park run done!! Heres to the next 100!! I reckon it should be done in 3 yrs time!! Viva the Park Run!!

well thats my 100th park run done!! Heres to the next 100!! I reckon it should...

givman

•11 years ago

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5 x 50 Challlenge - Week 1 done. How does everyone feel?

I have just completed day 7 - a 5k bike ride. The bike had so many cobwebs on it and I wasn't sure the tyres hadn't perished but no all seemed fine. Hubby...

I have just completed day 7 - a 5k bike ride. The bike had so many cobwebs on i...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

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My anniversary run

Earlier this morning I went out for my one year anniversary run. A year ago, the day after my 46th birthday, I was so lacking in confidence about my ability...

Earlier this morning I went out for my one year anniversary run. A year ago, th...

Katsmeat

Graduate•11 years ago

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3 days late but I did it wk 6 run 3 oh yeah

Well it may have taken me an extra three days but I did it and and and I ran for the last two mins of the cool down. Ok ok I know that I shouldn't but I am not...

Well it may have taken me an extra three days but I did it and and and I ran for...

Maisiemugwump

Graduate•11 years ago

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:-D I've only gone and finished week7

OH YES, and not only that but when Laura said if I feel OK maybe speed up a little, I actually sprinted for the last minutes and a bit. Or at least it felt...

OH YES, and not only that but when Laura said if I feel OK maybe speed up a litt...

caz1_ca

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 begins

Just completed run 1 of week 6. Still feeling really positive after the 20 minute run 2 days ago. What a beautiful spring morning it was - beginning to feel a...

Just completed run 1 of week 6. Still feeling really positive after the 20 minut...

helenf28

•11 years ago

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good luck Ali tomorrow on your half marathon

have fun :) no, really, enjoy yourself :) we know you can do it & will be here waiting to hear how you got on. looking forward to tomorrow's update....

have fun :) no, really, enjoy yourself :) we know you can do it & will be her...

shelleymcb

Graduate•11 years ago

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This time I will complete this!

Hi all, I have just started again this week and am due to do Wk1 R3 today. Got to week 7 on my last attempt but had to give up due to being unwell. This time I...

Hi all, I have just started again this week and am due to do Wk1 R3 today. Got t...

Goodster

•11 years ago

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Canicross (running with dogs)

Hi I just wanted to see if there are any people interested in Canicross. I have researched loads but haven't started yet - getting my fitness up! Hope...

Hi I just wanted to see if there are any people interested in Canicross. I ha...

Nala020512

•11 years ago

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Graduation! Couch to 5k = done. Wow.

Can I believe that I'm writing this? Not particularly, but there we go. And that's where this program really works. Just come in from the third and final...

Can I believe that I'm writing this? Not particularly, but there we go. And th...

Bilby

Graduate•11 years ago

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Only gawn an dun it!!!!!

Well, felt like two ton Tessy lumbering round the park this morning...one of the hardest runs I've done, but but but, that's it...week nine run three!!...

Well, felt like two ton Tessy lumbering round the park this morning...one of the...

Barbyk

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 complete :)

Another late night after work run but that's W1 done, surprised at how much more I enjoy it on the treadmill but if it works then who am I to argue, home then...

Another late night after work run but that's W1 done, surprised at how much more...

Grat1

•11 years ago

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Week 1, Run 1!

I did it! The most exercise I've done for ages! Felt good afterwards, but legs are aching a bit, though I am taking that as a good thing! When I was...

I did it! The most exercise I've done for ages! Felt good afterwards, but leg...

ram1us

•11 years ago

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5x50 Day 6 - almost a week done already!

After my effort on the exercise bike in the gym at 4,20am for day 5; today was back to reality and the world outside. It looked chilly and windy outside...

After my effort on the exercise bike in the gym at 4,20am for day 5; today was b...

Poppy2010

Graduate•11 years ago

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Weight loss and getting fitter

I used to run a lot when I was in my early thirties, so hoping it goes well into week 9. Problem I had which I guessed was my weight, 5ft 9 male at 19 stone...

I used to run a lot when I was in my early thirties, so hoping it goes well into...

simshaz

•11 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 completed after a long break

Ankle better - tick. Snow gone - tick. New running shoes - tick. After nearly three weeks off due to a bad ankle and bad weather I decided to get back on...

Ankle better - tick. Snow gone - tick. New running shoes - tick. After near...

Daisy333

Graduate•11 years ago

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First REAL attempt

Well, today was my first session. I have tried the Couch 2 5K plan before on a treadmill, but got bored with no scenery. I am determined to stick to it this...

Well, today was my first session. I have tried the Couch 2 5K plan before on a t...

Nala020512

•11 years ago

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Stamina - Oh so hard!

I wasn't feeling very motivated at all this afternoon to get out running. Maybe because I've had a cold for over a week now and not sleeping too well....

I wasn't feeling very motivated at all this afternoon to get out running. Maybe ...

Lynds

Graduate•11 years ago

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Life after C25K: first 10k - 6 weeks to go

Hi all - So I finally got my badge (2 months after graduation), better late than never! I'm thrilled. Funny how that little something extra really boosts...

Hi all - So I finally got my badge (2 months after graduation), better late t...

Gizelelezig

Graduate•11 years ago

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A strange three weeks and now going backwards!

Three weeks ago I was so nearly there, finished week 6 and running 25 mins. But my knees were hurting, my ankle was hurting so I decided to give it a rest for...

Three weeks ago I was so nearly there, finished week 6 and running 25 mins. But...

Tessietwo

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7R1 and 2 done AND 6 days of 5x50 challenge....I'm lovin it!!

Well Tuesday was my first run W7 and I really messed it up. Went out far too quickly so that when Laura said that's 12.5 minutes....I nearly stopped from the...

Well Tuesday was my first run W7 and I really messed it up. Went out far too qui...

rockchick69

Graduate•11 years ago

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Late Start

Hi everyone, my first blog! Well I'm past retirement age and some time ago decided not to grow old gracefully. I started with a treadmill and progressed to...

Hi everyone, my first blog! Well I'm past retirement age and some time ago de...

oldfogeyrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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First 5k!

Well, after an overindulgent birthday weekend over Easter, I was not surprised that my run this Tuesday was a measly effort. I just couldnt get back into it,...

Well, after an overindulgent birthday weekend over Easter, I was not surprised t...

k6daisy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week one, completed

Well, here I am again. My thanks to all those who posted encouraging and helpfull comments after my first blog. Managed to fit in run 3 of week 1 this...

Well, here I am again. My thanks to all those who posted encouraging and helpfu...

LandRoverMad

Graduate•11 years ago

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yeah me!!! R1W1 and I did it!!

Phew after much procrastinating, I finally went on the first run of week one! Really enjoyed it, but need to sort out a route as my last two runs were up an...

Phew after much procrastinating, I finally went on the first run of week one! R...

Sofa-sloth

•11 years ago

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W4R1 - Really?!

Yes, big smiles when I got back today. I actually ran more than I walked. It's true. Laura said so and I believe everything that comes out of her mouth and...

Yes, big smiles when I got back today. I actually ran more than I walked. It's t...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 7 completed - despite the cold!

That's that done then! I decided to follow Laura's advice and take a different route tonight and it did help. I bet you girls love being right :-) :-) The...

That's that done then! I decided to follow Laura's advice and take a different r...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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Speed Podcast Review

Previously I posted that the stepping stones podcast was not the best experience for me. I didn't want to give up on the 5k+ podcasts so today I gave the speed...

Previously I posted that the stepping stones podcast was not the best experience...

CouchtoKiltLegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Duh, booked the wrong class at the gym, has anyone ever done a 'Body Combat' class?

I've been doing a Combat Aerobics class for about 5 weeks now and love it. Then while I was away in Cuba the new time table came out and they changed a few...

I've been doing a Combat Aerobics class for about 5 weeks now and love it. Then ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

10 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2013

Change of scenery definitely does help

100 done Heres to the next 100!!

5 x 50 Challlenge - Week 1 done. How does everyone feel?

My anniversary run

3 days late but I did it wk 6 run 3 oh yeah

:-D I've only gone and finished week7

Week 6 begins

good luck Ali tomorrow on your half marathon

This time I will complete this!

Canicross (running with dogs)

Graduation! Couch to 5k = done. Wow.

Only gawn an dun it!!!!!

Week 1 complete :)

Week 1, Run 1!

5x50 Day 6 - almost a week done already!

Weight loss and getting fitter

Week 3 Run 2 completed after a long break

First REAL attempt

Stamina - Oh so hard!

Life after C25K: first 10k - 6 weeks to go

A strange three weeks and now going backwards!

W7R1 and 2 done AND 6 days of 5x50 challenge....I'm lovin it!!

Late Start

First 5k!

Week one, completed

yeah me!!! R1W1 and I did it!!

W4R1 - Really?!

Week 7 completed - despite the cold!

Speed Podcast Review

Duh, booked the wrong class at the gym, has anyone ever done a 'Body Combat' class?

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