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Run 1 week 9

So relieved, elated and delighted - doesn't seem possible that I've come this far- two more to go before I can really celebrate ????

So relieved, elated and delighted - doesn't seem possible that I've come this fa...

montreal67

•11 years ago

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Running with your dog

Does anyone else run with their dog? Willis (the dog) and I will have completed week 4 today and running with him is the best thing I've done in ages. He seems...

Does anyone else run with their dog? Willis (the dog) and I will have completed ...

FionaC

•11 years ago

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Audio fuelled right up!

Hi all - haven't blogged recently, ashamed to say haven't been managing thrice weekly runs either (mostly twice a week though). Having tried all 3 of the...

Hi all - haven't blogged recently, ashamed to say haven't been managing thrice w...

ajf10

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50 - I'm still cheering you all on!

I keep seeing the occasional blog about how someone's doing, or that your stats are the best of the whole 5x50 team challenge (woo-hoo!). How are you all...

I keep seeing the occasional blog about how someone's doing, or that your stats ...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

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Anyone got a fire engine red Alfa Romeo?

I went out for a run this morning (yes, I know, but my knees felt good and the sun was shining and there's takeaway chinese and birthday cake and wine* to make...

I went out for a run this morning (yes, I know, but my knees felt good and the s...

Beads

Graduate•11 years ago

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Doing the distance

I have been following the plan religiously and was on week 4 run 2. I went to Liverpool as I posted on here and did a run of 2.5 miles which was 25 minutes,...

I have been following the plan religiously and was on week 4 run 2. I went to ...

simshaz

•11 years ago

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Run tourism - do you just drive home sweaty?

I've been reading the blogs about people doing runs a long way from home and was wondering about whether you just have to drive home sweaty. I looked at the...

I've been reading the blogs about people doing runs a long way from home and was...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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W4 R3

Yay! Completed week 4! :) Did it yesterday afternoon, and it was an enjoyable run. Apart from one mishap, where my phone fell out my pocket and the back came...

Yay! Completed week 4! :) Did it yesterday afternoon, and it was an enjoyable ru...

Nala020512

•11 years ago

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Back on the treadmill.....or the road, really

Ok. I completed the C25K programme last year and managed to get up to running 5k in 28 mins. Then I managed to injure my leg whilst running in Central Park...

Ok. I completed the C25K programme last year and managed to get up to running 5...

Daran

•11 years ago

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W1R2 Mixed emotions

So I've just been out on W1R2 and have complete mixed emotions. I'm trying to focus on the positives: I got up at 7am on a Sunday morning, it's raining, it's...

So I've just been out on W1R2 and have complete mixed emotions. I'm trying to ...

Joanne37

Graduate•11 years ago

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Roll on Week 4

Well, I finished week 3 on Friday with a buzz as I finished further from home so did an extra 90 second run. I never thought I would do an extra run! I can...

Well, I finished week 3 on Friday with a buzz as I finished further from home so...

Canidoit

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 9 run 3

Well I finally did it this morning here in Tamworth NSW. it has only taken a week long than first planned but I did it. I tried last weekend to finish week 9...

Well I finally did it this morning here in Tamworth NSW. it has only taken a we...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Just for the hill of it!

I found the Run Balmoral Tartan 10K a tough race. The infamous hill slowed me way down and left me tired for the rest of the course, but I still enjoyed it....

I found the Run Balmoral Tartan 10K a tough race. The infamous hill slowed me wa...

swanscot

Graduate•11 years ago

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Nine whole K!! :-)

I think it's fair to say that the prep for the 10K race 2 weeks from tomorrow is going well - I hit the 9KL mark today, and my average pace was better that...

I think it's fair to say that the prep for the 10K race 2 weeks from tomorrow is...

Stefliser

Graduate•11 years ago

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Not a perfect 9 weeks program but completed it anyway:-)

I have finally completed the program. Ran 5km in 33mins and 30secs. Now my goal is to get it down to under 30mins. That being said I did not complete...

I have finally completed the program. Ran 5km in 33mins and 30secs. Now my goal ...

Abrissy

Graduate•11 years ago

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RunBlamoral. First 5k race done!

Did it! RunBalmoral 5k felt like a plod at times more than a run but completed it. We were there quite early so standing on the cold for a couple of hours...

Did it! RunBalmoral 5k felt like a plod at times more than a run but completed i...

rosn123

Graduate•11 years ago

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A Day of Dithering...

Today I dithered... I dithered re whether to do a park run or not (didn’t in the end)I ran a ‘hard’ 30 5kms earlier this week and did it in 29.23 minutes. Lots...

Today I dithered... I dithered re whether to do a park run or not (didn’t in the...

Lynds

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 complete

Well, with the satisfaction of having completed week 3 ringing in my ears I went spinning today... And I am actually finding it easier on the lungs and legs!...

Well, with the satisfaction of having completed week 3 ringing in my ears I went...

helen447

•11 years ago

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First ParkRun done!

Hi everyone, So many people seem to be writing great blogs today - as a group we seem to be doing really well :-D Here, I went out and did that Park Run...

Hi everyone, So many people seem to be writing great blogs today - as a group...

thinnerandfitter

Graduate•11 years ago

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Finally I've finished week 6!

I think I must have the world record for staying at week 6, but today I managed to finish run 3. Thanks to Greenlegs and the advice about slowing down! At...

I think I must have the world record for staying at week 6, but today I managed ...

Tessietwo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Third time lucky for W7 R2

Hey fab people! I got there finally this morning after another non starter on Thursday - although on Thursday I made it to the half way point. It felt...

Hey fab people! I got there finally this morning after another non starter on...

justmole

Graduate•11 years ago

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What is your favourite route for running?

I'd just ordered some trail shoes when I discovered that I had to stop running due to a hernia. When I resumed C25K today (Week 2), I realised how much I...

I'd just ordered some trail shoes when I discovered that I had to stop running d...

auranya

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50-28 short run

I did do one long run (7k) earlier this week, but think I'm going to stick to shorter ones for a bit, because with 5x50 I have trouble finding the energy for...

I did do one long run (7k) earlier this week, but think I'm going to stick to sh...

greenlegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back Running Today

I've restarted C25K today on the Week 2 runs. You may remember I had to stop as I was told I had a hernia. The health professionals have decided that although...

I've restarted C25K today on the Week 2 runs. You may remember I had to stop as ...

auranya

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3

Well, completed week 3 this morning. I found this week hard and I'm surprised that I managed it even though the total time was only 9minutes. It was a lovely...

Well, completed week 3 this morning. I found this week hard and I'm surprised th...

Alfie17

Graduate•11 years ago

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Parkrun #2, the result! (and 5x50 #28)

And the result was...... 38minutes 18 seconds; placed 132 out of 143; but as my previous effort was at a different course I have been shown as first timer; but...

And the result was...... 38minutes 18 seconds; placed 132 out of 143; but as my ...

Poppy2010

Graduate•11 years ago

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This week's run summary

Did my first run of the week on Tuesday. Legs felt heavy and hungover like they still had the 5km in them from the previous Friday. Managed 3.2km in about 23...

Did my first run of the week on Tuesday. Legs felt heavy and hungover like they...

bexbridge

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 completed

Just completed my first run and the running was hard work. My running slowed with each session. By the time I got to the penultimate run my left calf muscle...

Just completed my first run and the running was hard work. My running slowed wit...

carer999

•11 years ago

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Now what...?

Have never posted a comment until today...I have just completed week 9 run 3.....the structure has worked for me ,so now I need the next plan.........I will...

Have never posted a comment until today...I have just completed week 9 run 3.......

Bluejoni

•11 years ago

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Breathing tips please!

I have just finished week 7. Physically managing ok but still seem to be struggling with getting a good rhythm breathing which is what is making it feel like a...

I have just finished week 7. Physically managing ok but still seem to be struggl...

Dellacat

Graduate•11 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2013

Run 1 week 9

Running with your dog

Audio fuelled right up!

5x50 - I'm still cheering you all on!

Anyone got a fire engine red Alfa Romeo?

Doing the distance

Run tourism - do you just drive home sweaty?

W4 R3

Back on the treadmill.....or the road, really

W1R2 Mixed emotions

Roll on Week 4

week 9 run 3

Just for the hill of it!

Nine whole K!! :-)

Not a perfect 9 weeks program but completed it anyway:-)

RunBlamoral. First 5k race done!

A Day of Dithering...

Week 3 complete

First ParkRun done!

Finally I've finished week 6!

Third time lucky for W7 R2

What is your favourite route for running?

5x50-28 short run

Back Running Today

Week 3

Parkrun #2, the result! (and 5x50 #28)

This week's run summary

Week 1 Run 1 completed

Now what...?

Breathing tips please!

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