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Warm up walks

I just finished the program a few days ago, and received my graduation badge, doesn't it look shiny :-) Eventually I was thinking of doing a 5k run, but...

I just finished the program a few days ago, and received my graduation badge, do...

wiggles

Graduate•11 years ago

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iPhone 5

I just got a brand new iPhone 5 today and love it so much I couldnt bare the thought of anything happening to it.... However I don't want to run without a...

I just got a brand new iPhone 5 today and love it so much I couldnt bare the tho...

NeverthoughtIwouldrun

Graduate•11 years ago

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colchester park run

Very excited to see that they are starting a park run in my local town this weekend! I can't actually go for 3 weeks due to other Saturday plans but looking...

Very excited to see that they are starting a park run in my local town this week...

Lynds

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8R3 - accidentally caught up in a running club race!

Have just completed W8R3 - outside at last after being confined to the treadmill for the last few runs. I decided to go to my normal dog walking moor, but to...

Have just completed W8R3 - outside at last after being confined to the treadmill...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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My 3rd run in the 5th week!

I am a very happy Bunny today!Today I did my 3rd run in the 5th week and feel great,my happiest and proudest run so far!Before starting the run I checked how...

I am a very happy Bunny today!Today I did my 3rd run in the 5th week and feel gr...

Mini13

Graduate•11 years ago

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How long was it until you enjoyed running 5k?

It's been a few weeks since I graduated the C25K program, and I'm still running regularly which I'm really pleased about. However, I don't know if it is just...

It's been a few weeks since I graduated the C25K program, and I'm still running ...

500socialmedia

•11 years ago

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Back to the start...

Well after 6 weeks off due to quad strain I tentatively got back out there! I forgot about the fact that my last run was week 8 and started week 1. It was...

Well after 6 weeks off due to quad strain I tentatively got back out there! I fo...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 done!

Started properly last week and am looking forward to / dreading wk2 run 1 tomorrow. Have been really pleased at being able to keep up with the three week 1...

Started properly last week and am looking forward to / dreading wk2 run 1 tomorr...

Wheatls

Graduate•11 years ago

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C25K Week 9 Run 1

Wow! I did it! I can't believe it but it's true. I ran continuously for 30 minutes and I took my 7-year-old daughter with me as a witness, lol. Bless her,...

Wow! I did it! I can't believe it but it's true. I ran continuously for 30 mi...

bexbridge

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week Nine WOW !!!

Wow... I completed W9R3 yesterday....and then burst out crying !!! I know, its pathetic, but I was just so pleased with what I have acheived over the weeks. I...

Wow... I completed W9R3 yesterday....and then burst out crying !!! I know, its p...

Bertieboy

Graduate•11 years ago

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We Own The Night Woman's 10km - London 18.05.2013

Hi all! Did any of you gals out there sign up for this? https://womens10k.nikeapp.com/weownthenightlondon/en_GB

Hi all! Did any of you gals out there sign up for this? https://womens10k.ni...

Gizelelezig

Graduate•11 years ago

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my journey

I started couch to 5k in august as a way to loose weight,I was at the time 16 st +,obese,heavy smoker but determined! Unfortunately my knees couldn't handle my...

I started couch to 5k in august as a way to loose weight,I was at the time 16 st...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Eeeek! Week 6 Run 2 tonight - it's got to be better!

So, I am just packing up my desk to head home, babysitter due at 4.30 and I am going to go and do the second run of week 6. Please tell me that this will be...

So, I am just packing up my desk to head home, babysitter due at 4.30 and I am g...

HappyRunningFi

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5 R1 completed

Today I've completed W5 R1 but feel I've cheated as I've done this on the treadmill and not outside. Please someone tell me that it is still OK as I feel a...

Today I've completed W5 R1 but feel I've cheated as I've done this on the treadm...

LUVLEEJU

Graduate•11 years ago

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Planning Ahead or not?

On wk6 R1 today and as i don't look ahead and take the runs as they come I was kinda surprised to be dropping back from the high of WK5 R3 to shorter runs.boy...

On wk6 R1 today and as i don't look ahead and take the runs as they come I was k...

megasaur

•11 years ago

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Week 1: How do people actually complete this?!

I went for W1R1/2 and both were pathetic. I could barely manage 5 runs and today (R2) had to take a break after each 2 runs. Am I just too out of shape? Or do...

I went for W1R1/2 and both were pathetic. I could barely manage 5 runs and today...

bullseye7

•11 years ago

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5x50 days 1,2 &3 done and dusted

It may only be "walkies" at the moment but at least I'm doing it. Just missed 5k in 50 min by 1 measly second ... but that will spur me on tomorrow. My dog is...

It may only be "walkies" at the moment but at least I'm doing it. Just missed 5k...

KANdoit

•11 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

Have just completed this run and the last ten mins were soooo long was jogging along glanced at the clock and five mins forty five seconds to go god almighty...

Have just completed this run and the last ten mins were soooo long was jogging a...

Maisiemugwump

Graduate•11 years ago

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Will there be a 5k to 10k podcast?

Have just done W5R3 ran for 20 minutes without stopping - am really chuffed! Never would have thought it possible a few weeks ago. Don't want to get too much...

Have just done W5R3 ran for 20 minutes without stopping - am really chuffed! Nev...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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5 x 50 Day 3 - Done & Dusted with a Zombie Run

Tried the Zombie Run app today, I am not convinced, is all I will say. I can't get it to use any of my playlists which is a bit of a pain and other than...

Tried the Zombie Run app today, I am not convinced, is all I will say. I can't ...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

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Should I run with a cold?

I developed a cold on Friday which includes a chesty cough & as a result haven't run for a week & done no exercise since Thursday (I normally run 3x per week &...

I developed a cold on Friday which includes a chesty cough & as a result haven't...

Vitty

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running partners

Does anyone have any ideas of how to find a running partner? I have my dog, but would like to find a human!!

Does anyone have any ideas of how to find a running partner? I have my dog, but...

petal51

Graduate•11 years ago

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Doing my own thing

Despite managing Week 5 Run 3 with surprising ease and confidence, there was no way I could physically go from 10 minutes to 25 minutes during week 6. The pain...

Despite managing Week 5 Run 3 with surprising ease and confidence, there was no ...

emmie26

•11 years ago

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Thanks for the welcome and encouragement!

It's really great, having only just begun the Programme, to already have people posting encouraging messages on my Blog. Thank you everyone, and keep them...

It's really great, having only just begun the Programme, to already have people ...

Slideman

Graduate•11 years ago

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Here we go again!

Well I thought my knee was recovered 3 weks ago. Managed 3 runs before it decided it wasn't better after all. Anyway I have been very good and rested for 3...

Well I thought my knee was recovered 3 weks ago. Managed 3 runs before it decide...

vikicats

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50 Questions - Help please!!

Well, I might be being a bit dim here BUT yesterday I registered for the 5x50 challenge, set up my account and haven't yet paid a registration fee. When I go...

Well, I might be being a bit dim here BUT yesterday I registered for the 5x50 ch...

doggymum

Graduate•11 years ago

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W6R2 Done - No more Interval running!

I have come this far thanks to all your support! I was very pleased with myself after completing my W6R2 because: 1. I was pacing my run well - not panting...

I have come this far thanks to all your support! I was very pleased with myself ...

CouchCarrot

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 7 day 2

After eating chocolate of and on over the Easter weekend decided to stop procrastinating and do my second run of week 7. I was dreading it a little but was...

After eating chocolate of and on over the Easter weekend decided to stop procras...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Is running on trails and tracks harder? Or just my imagination - any other graduates out there?

I'm normally a pavement, nice flat paths in parks slow but steady type. But on a couple of weekends away recently I've had the chance to run with a friend...

I'm normally a pavement, nice flat paths in parks slow but steady type. But ...

parkbirdy

Graduate•11 years ago

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And so it begins......

Today was my first run in the Couch to 5k Programme. I was inspired by the efforts of my Partner, Steph, who ran in the Race for Life last year and is now...

Today was my first run in the Couch to 5k Programme. I was inspired by the ef...

Slideman

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2013

Warm up walks

iPhone 5

colchester park run

W8R3 - accidentally caught up in a running club race!

My 3rd run in the 5th week!

How long was it until you enjoyed running 5k?

Back to the start...

Week 1 done!

C25K Week 9 Run 1

Week Nine WOW !!!

We Own The Night Woman's 10km - London 18.05.2013

my journey

Eeeek! Week 6 Run 2 tonight - it's got to be better!

W5 R1 completed

Planning Ahead or not?

Week 1: How do people actually complete this?!

5x50 days 1,2 &3 done and dusted

Week 6 run 2

Will there be a 5k to 10k podcast?

5 x 50 Day 3 - Done & Dusted with a Zombie Run

Should I run with a cold?

Running partners

Doing my own thing

Thanks for the welcome and encouragement!

Here we go again!

5x50 Questions - Help please!!

W6R2 Done - No more Interval running!

Week 7 day 2

Is running on trails and tracks harder? Or just my imagination - any other graduates out there?

And so it begins......

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