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What's the funniest / strangest thing you have seen whilst out running ?

Today I went for my lunch time run (W4R2), thankfully with my running partner. We ran as usual along the canal tow path out of Leeds city centre in bright...

Today I went for my lunch time run (W4R2), thankfully with my running partner. W...

JacquiToots

•11 years ago

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Playlist

Hi again, I'm loving the fact that I have people on hand to ask questions to and who have been where I am, it's very motivating. I have a really simple...

Hi again, I'm loving the fact that I have people on hand to ask questions to and...

Nelly86

Graduate•11 years ago

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runningmam

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 run 3

That was fun!!! :D End of week one, bring on week two... it's great to be back with a routine and feeling healthier (though I did just devour half a pack of...

That was fun!!! :D End of week one, bring on week two... it's great to be back w...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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W5R1the puffing beetroot strikes back

I looked up a route on mapmyrun that ran pretty close to mine, and used that with some alterations. It was nice to go somewhere new, and explore and I found...

I looked up a route on mapmyrun that ran pretty close to mine, and used that wit...

Mysticalmaid

Graduate•11 years ago

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Off Topic But On Target

Sorry for going a little bit off-topic but this IS related to C25K, and intended as a fillip for those who are doing the programme as part of a weight loss...

Sorry for going a little bit off-topic but this IS related to C25K, and intended...

Malcy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Dogged by niggling injuries

Having had a pretty easy ride until week 6, I've been picking up niggling injuries which seem to be stopping me from completing the programme. I thought I'd...

Having had a pretty easy ride until week 6, I've been picking up niggling injuri...

Dognpony

•11 years ago

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Week 9 completed !

After a false start around Xmas, I've now completed Week 9 without any fails, and ready to graduate. Really didn't think I could complete this course, having...

After a false start around Xmas, I've now completed Week 9 without any fails, an...

Alty63

Graduate•11 years ago

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Done!

I did it! Week 9 complete! I really can run for half an hour. Now to work on that 5k... I'd like to thank everyone who posts in these forums. I haven't...

I did it! Week 9 complete! I really can run for half an hour. Now to work on tha...

AtomXL

Graduate•11 years ago

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W1R1 done, bring on run 2!

So the boyfriend and I headed out yesterday on his first run since school and my first run this year. I was feeling pretty confident, I know the ropes, done...

So the boyfriend and I headed out yesterday on his first run since school and my...

Wantadog

•11 years ago

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Please tell me it gets easier

Hi, I've never been on anything like this before but I was just wondering if and when this plan gets easier, it's only my second run of week one and I'm aching...

Hi, I've never been on anything like this before but I was just wondering if and...

Nelly86

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduation, here I come!

So, it's official: I made it! It seems unreal but I made It. I made it. I made it! Completing this podcast just feels great, it boosts me up! Guys, again,...

So, it's official: I made it! It seems unreal but I made It. I made it. I made ...

Gregg

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8 R3.......Tomato face!!!!

Hi everyone. Went out today after lunch for my final run of Week 8 and all I can say is PHEW!!!!......it was so hot out there. After all the runs in near...

Hi everyone. Went out today after lunch for my final run of Week 8 and all I ca...

nomorejellybelly

Graduate•11 years ago

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Post graduation letter

Dear Laura, When we first met I was unsure how our relationship would develop. Over the past nine weeks we have been through pain, tears and joy. You...

Dear Laura, When we first met I was unsure how our relationship would dev...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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Nearly there - WK9R1 completed!

I haven't run since I was at school over 40 years ago so this has been a real stretch (literally) - 8 weeks ago I couldn't even run for 60 seconds. How things...

I haven't run since I was at school over 40 years ago so this has been a real st...

DaveAnglesey

Graduate•11 years ago

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Here I go

Well that is the intial step taken ~ not too hard afterall. Signing up even burned 2 calories according to my peodometer :). I know signing up really is...

Well that is the intial step taken ~ not too hard afterall. Signing up even burn...

fattytofitty

•11 years ago

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O.M.G. W2R1

I cant believe i have just completed w2r1 without having to deviate fro rests or stop my mp3 for a longer rest! I went through the whole plan and then found...

I cant believe i have just completed w2r1 without having to deviate fro rests or...

sam45

•11 years ago

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Week 4 done!

Just did my final week 4 run after a gap of 12 days due to being on holiday, catching a cold and going to the dentist :-( I figured that as I'd walked a lot...

Just did my final week 4 run after a gap of 12 days due to being on holiday, cat...

Daisy333

Graduate•11 years ago

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Finally cracked a week 8 run!!

I had done it before a few weeks ago but been struggling then took last week off. Did 26 mns on Sunday and today I did it and I did it well. Feel fantastic...

I had done it before a few weeks ago but been struggling then took last week off...

lucykate

•11 years ago

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Well that's it... I did it - where's my badge?

I'm a graduate. A tired slow one but I did it.. 3.5k long way to go but I've come so far It really is a mental battle but its one I've won Thank you...

I'm a graduate. A tired slow one but I did it.. 3.5k long way to go but I've ...

deekay64

Graduate•11 years ago

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How to get your badge...!!

Sent off to admin 3 times since Friday..!! Am I expecting too much too soon :( Is it the editor or one of the others that we have to message? It isn't very...

Sent off to admin 3 times since Friday..!! Am I expecting too much too soon :( ...

rockchick69

Graduate•11 years ago

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I'm back at last!!

After 3 weeks of little toe injury and no running I am back on track, my last run was W6R2 which didnt go well so today i though I'll just put my own music on...

After 3 weeks of little toe injury and no running I am back on track, my last ru...

ZipPea

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk9R1 and my first 5k in under 30mins!

I have to say I'm pretty ecstatic...it's taken 2 years to achieve this and I did get veeeery close last summer before my injury. I ran 5.07k in 30mins and I...

I have to say I'm pretty ecstatic...it's taken 2 years to achieve this and I did...

didntrunthat

Graduate•11 years ago

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C25K and Type 2 Diabetes

Hello all, new to this, not even started walking yet but i want to get as much information as i can to make sure i start off right. I am Type 2 diabetic...

Hello all, new to this, not even started walking yet but i want to get as much i...

eveshamgal

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running Shop in Huddersfield

Looking to go for a gait measurement & buy my first decent running shoes, has anyone been to upandrunning in Huddersfield and would you recommend? If not,...

Looking to go for a gait measurement & buy my first decent running shoes, has an...

Hidden

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Starting Again

After only just crawling through to W5R2 a year ago I was a complete wreck, I could barely walk because of shin splints and aching arches & I could hardly...

After only just crawling through to W5R2 a year ago I was a complete wreck, I co...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Achieving....

Hopefully this is just self doubt creeping in on my part, but for all of you that have achieved the big goal and all of you who are getting there, did any of...

Hopefully this is just self doubt creeping in on my part, but for all of you tha...

Joanne37

Graduate•11 years ago

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W3 R3 done!

Finished with week 3 so roll on week 4! I am both excited and nervous to welcome week 4 and the dreadful week 5. I read blogs about people that didn't succed...

Finished with week 3 so roll on week 4! I am both excited and nervous to welcome...

pinkbow

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Wk 6 R 2 - It's Getting Tough Now!

Felt really good having completed week 5, but only just about managed this one. Not looking forward to R3 this week - my legs just seem like unmoveable blocks...

Felt really good having completed week 5, but only just about managed this one. ...

ynygwynt

•11 years ago

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Week 1 more than once?

Hi Im a complete newbie to this and started W1R1 this morning. I just wanted to ask what people thought about maybe doing week 1 more than once because I...

Hi Im a complete newbie to this and started W1R1 this morning. I just wanted ...

Joanne37

Graduate•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2013

What's the funniest / strangest thing you have seen whilst out running ?

Playlist

How do access the programme?

Week 1 run 3

W5R1the puffing beetroot strikes back

Off Topic But On Target

Dogged by niggling injuries

Week 9 completed !

Done!

W1R1 done, bring on run 2!

Please tell me it gets easier

Graduation, here I come!

W8 R3.......Tomato face!!!!

Post graduation letter

Nearly there - WK9R1 completed!

Here I go

O.M.G. W2R1

Week 4 done!

Finally cracked a week 8 run!!

Well that's it... I did it - where's my badge?

How to get your badge...!!

I'm back at last!!

Wk9R1 and my first 5k in under 30mins!

C25K and Type 2 Diabetes

Running Shop in Huddersfield

Starting Again

Achieving....

W3 R3 done!

Wk 6 R 2 - It's Getting Tough Now!

Week 1 more than once?

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