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W3R1 and enjoyed it!

I dont think I was ready for how much of an emotional rollercoaster this would be. One minute scared, the next nervous, the next deflated, the next over the...

I dont think I was ready for how much of an emotional rollercoaster this would b...

Joanne37

Graduate•11 years ago

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Don't stop the muzak...

Week 5, Run 1. Went rather well. The first 5 minute run was the toughest. The last one was the easiest. Bit weird: around 3 mins in I found my stride...

Week 5, Run 1. Went rather well. The first 5 minute run was the toughest. Th...

lola465

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 2 completed for the second time - bring on Week 3

After a bit of knee trouble I have re-done Week 2, and and am feeling good. There is just one problem I have. Laura tells us that we should regulate our...

After a bit of knee trouble I have re-done Week 2, and and am feeling good. Ther...

Nerdio

Graduate•11 years ago

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Two curries and a GRADUATION RUN!!!!! Crack open that virtual champagne guys, I'm having a party.

[Cue Rocky music or other such cheesy but secretly inspiring tunes] It was the perfect day. It wasn't too sunny, there was rain earlier, a bit of a breeze...

[Cue Rocky music or other such cheesy but secretly inspiring tunes] It was th...

Tati

Graduate•11 years ago

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Progress Update and Marathon Dreams / Why

It's been about a month since my last post, and today is a rest day for me, but i got a lot of support on this site and I felt like doing a progress update. i...

It's been about a month since my last post, and today is a rest day for me, but ...

Plant_murderer

Graduate•11 years ago

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Stretches, 5 minute walk- do I really need to bother?

When I was doing Laura's podcasts I faithfully completed the 5 minute warm up/cool down walk. Now that I am running furthur I don't want to "waste" time...

When I was doing Laura's podcasts I faithfully completed the 5 minute warm up/co...

avensis

Graduate•11 years ago

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All Over W5R3, Like a Boss!

I say like a boss, but really I mean completing my 20 minute run without pathetically collapsing to heap on the pavement. In all seriousness, it went...

I say like a boss, but really I mean completing my 20 minute run without patheti...

luthriel

•11 years ago

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Week 7 and painful right knee

Managed to make it to week 7 without any hiccups. Did run 2 this morning and now my right knee is hurting. I do the proper warm up walk and stretch after the...

Managed to make it to week 7 without any hiccups. Did run 2 this morning and now...

sheffkezz

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 run 1 and confused

I did week 3 run 1 tonight and feel so pleased with myself that I managed it! Running for 3 minutes was so hard and I thought I would give up a few times but I...

I did week 3 run 1 tonight and feel so pleased with myself that I managed it! Ru...

Nelly86

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wow - one of my best runs ever!

After a long day sitting on my backside at a desk, getting up only to make cups of tea and eat biscuits, I got home knowing I still had my 5km of something to...

After a long day sitting on my backside at a desk, getting up only to make cups ...

pinkhat

Graduate•11 years ago

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1st Park Run - teetering on the brink - I think I need a push!

I've registered and printed off my barcode. I've looked at the route and looked at the times. 478 :O runners, the slowest was 46.03 so I don't think I'll...

I've registered and printed off my barcode. I've looked at the route and looked ...

Khrissy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 completed,

ready for week 4 on friday :-)

feather12

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Has the programme made you feel too full to eat?

I would like to run this past you. I have struggled with my weight for the whole of my adult life. People have told me 'It's easy to lose weight - you just...

I would like to run this past you. I have struggled with my weight for the whol...

Beek

Graduate•11 years ago

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I'm back - AGAIN!

Right. 3rd time lucky. This time I will graduate. I have previously got to week 5 - twice! I am on run 2 week 3 and finding it OK. I am looking forward to...

Right. 3rd time lucky. This time I will graduate. I have previously got to we...

andielou

•11 years ago

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First ever blog!

So, I'm currently up to week 5, 1st run. Although I have been following the podcast for a lot longer than 5 weeks. I've been taking my time and not moving on...

So, I'm currently up to week 5, 1st run. Although I have been following the podc...

lors

•11 years ago

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Has the programme made you feel too full to eat?

I would like to run this past you. I have struggled with my weight for the whole of my life. People have told me 'It's easy to lose weight - you just stop...

I would like to run this past you. I have struggled with my weight for the whol...

Beek

Graduate•11 years ago

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Painful calf when running - help/advice please?

Hi, I have not done any running since I was a kid & I've now decided to do the C25K to lose some weight as well as to improve my fitness. I got through...

Hi, I have not done any running since I was a kid & I've now decided to do th...

DyeTiz

•11 years ago

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Do you know anyone who has done the 5.2 diet .

avadone

•11 years ago

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First 5k done with the help of a wet t-shirt!

After an absolutely disappointing treadmill run on Sunday where I couldn't even finish 25 minutes without walking, I was feeling so unmotivated. I took two...

After an absolutely disappointing treadmill run on Sunday where I couldn't even ...

sergeant_tibbs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk4 R2 Challenging and a little sprint...

Still quite humid this afternoon even though the sun's gone. Taking it cautiously as my left leg is still twinging here and there. Praying it won't pack up on...

Still quite humid this afternoon even though the sun's gone. Taking it cautiousl...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

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Do sit-ups before session help?

I have heard that people do sit-ups before a jogging session. Does anyone do this and how does it help? Thank you

I have heard that people do sit-ups before a jogging session. Does anyone do thi...

nonrunner_for_30_years

•11 years ago

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Nuggets of wisdom, advice and useful things I've learnt.

Hello I nearly started a blog telling everyone how I found each session but after reading some of the other blogs realised that: 1) people have...

Hello I nearly started a blog telling everyone how I found each sess...

nonrunner_for_30_years

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Laura's words on my music!

Have been messing around with Audacity recently and I was trying to lift Lauras phrases out of the c25K podcasts and put them over my own music..... so I can...

Have been messing around with Audacity recently and I was trying to lift Lauras ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Calves really really tight - any tips to help?

I'm on week 3 and find that my calves are so tight even days after the jog - they are literally like one solid block. I am trying to do stretches both before...

I'm on week 3 and find that my calves are so tight even days after the jog - the...

nonrunner_for_30_years

•11 years ago

7 Replies

I've just finished W1R3 and am really grumpy! Having started the week off so positively I'm really down - anyone else felt like this?

Sybs39

•11 years ago

4 Replies

W2 R2 - More comfy

Did my second run of week 2 this morning with my new Karrimor audio holder running pouch with two diddy water bottles and my ear clip headphones. Despite the...

Did my second run of week 2 this morning with my new Karrimor audio holder runni...

big-momma

Graduate•11 years ago

15 Replies

Finished W6, How did that happen?!

I cannot believe that my wife and I have just completed W6R3, the sense of achievement is great! At 66 years old this program has really given me a new lease...

I cannot believe that my wife and I have just completed W6R3, the sense of achie...

oldfogeyrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

9 Replies

Running without laura

hi i know to lots of you this will sound so strange as i have read lots of blogs etc but last week on a week seven run i tried to run without laura and with my...

hi i know to lots of you this will sound so strange as i have read lots of blogs...

mason73

Graduate•11 years ago

5 Replies

Week 5 run 3 in the bag!

I'm not sure if it's me or the site but my last blog (yesterday) didn't make it. Anyway here I am giving it another go. I attempted run 3 Wk 5 yesterday...

I'm not sure if it's me or the site but my last blog (yesterday) didn't make it....

runningmam

Graduate•11 years ago

6 Replies

It's arrived

Is here. My shiny new graduation badge I even shed a little tear when I saw it, silly isn't it it's not even a badge I can hold but it marks such an historical...

Is here. My shiny new graduation badge I even shed a little tear when I saw it, ...

Clawmum

Graduate•11 years ago

11 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2013

W3R1 and enjoyed it!

Don't stop the muzak...

Week 2 completed for the second time - bring on Week 3

Two curries and a GRADUATION RUN!!!!! Crack open that virtual champagne guys, I'm having a party.

Progress Update and Marathon Dreams / Why

Stretches, 5 minute walk- do I really need to bother?

All Over W5R3, Like a Boss!

Week 7 and painful right knee

Week 3 run 1 and confused

Wow - one of my best runs ever!

1st Park Run - teetering on the brink - I think I need a push!

Week 3 completed,

Has the programme made you feel too full to eat?

I'm back - AGAIN!

First ever blog!

Has the programme made you feel too full to eat?

Painful calf when running - help/advice please?

Do you know anyone who has done the 5.2 diet .

First 5k done with the help of a wet t-shirt!

Wk4 R2 Challenging and a little sprint...

Do sit-ups before session help?

Nuggets of wisdom, advice and useful things I've learnt.

Laura's words on my music!

Calves really really tight - any tips to help?

I've just finished W1R3 and am really grumpy! Having started the week off so positively I'm really down - anyone else felt like this?

W2 R2 - More comfy

Finished W6, How did that happen?!

Running without laura

Week 5 run 3 in the bag!

It's arrived

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