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Back after injury

So after pulling a calf muscle 10 days ago on my W2R2 outing, I was very aprehensive about running again. I've left it 10 days with just a swim and an 8 mile...

So after pulling a calf muscle 10 days ago on my W2R2 outing, I was very aprehen...

amireallydoingthis

Graduate•11 years ago

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I'm on week 4 and while I'm enjoying it, seem to only manage to run extremely slowly in order to manage the whole podcast. Is this normal?

I think even somebody walking fast would overtake me. I'm wondering if this is normal and keep thinking that it probably doesn't even count as jogging let...

I think even somebody walking fast would overtake me. I'm wondering if this is ...

georgise

•11 years ago

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Spreading the gospel according to Laura

So after W5R3 was the first to beat me, I've decided to keep repeating it until I'm back from holiday in a couple of weeks' time so that I can start fresh at...

So after W5R3 was the first to beat me, I've decided to keep repeating it until ...

CouchToHockeyPitch

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduated doing the 10km Manchester Run!! WHOOP WHOOP!!

First off, even though Ive been quiet on the community (for which I apologise) I have still been thinking of you and keeping tabs on you all (in a non stalker...

First off, even though Ive been quiet on the community (for which I apologise) I...

AuntieAli

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wow......... The programme is working! :-) wk5 run2

I am so pleased with myself. The interval sessions were good and not even a struggle to complete the runs so far on week 5. Amazing when I look back to...

I am so pleased with myself. The interval sessions were good and not even a stru...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3, took two takes, but I totally took it..!

I was scheduled to run W5R3 this Tuesday, and went out two hours after lunch, feeling ready to take on the challenge. It was the hottest day of the year so...

I was scheduled to run W5R3 this Tuesday, and went out two hours after lunch, fe...

ChinaGirl

•11 years ago

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W2R3 - done and dusted!

And I've done it!!! I even did 2.1 miles in 25 minutes - I may not earn any go faster stripes for it but I'm so chuffed! At 5'9" and lugging 15 stone around,...

And I've done it!!! I even did 2.1 miles in 25 minutes - I may not earn any go ...

Sybs39

•11 years ago

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How far am I running though???

Hi Guys, Being on week 8 now run 2, I can now run 28 minutes non stop but how do I know the actual distance I have run?? I don't really have a running route I...

Hi Guys, Being on week 8 now run 2, I can now run 28 minutes non stop but how do...

Running4keeps

•11 years ago

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W1R2

Thank you to those who commented on my first blog post on Monday, very much appreciated and inwardly digested the advice given! Well yesterday was a sharp...

Thank you to those who commented on my first blog post on Monday, very much appr...

Olli78

•11 years ago

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Bupa 10k

I am 46 years old and on Monday I ran my first 10k in 1 hour and 6 mins. I only began running in October. I used the couch 2 5k to get me started and now I am...

I am 46 years old and on Monday I ran my first 10k in 1 hour and 6 mins. I only ...

Danixmoss

•11 years ago

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Which step have you reached?

Friend of mine shared this on Facebook. Seemed appropriate for C25k especialy if you count the base as one, there are 9 steps....

Friend of mine shared this on Facebook. Seemed appropriate for C25k especialy i...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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C25K Take 2 with 30 Day Shred

This time a year ago I was preparing for my wedding. I was 5 foot 2 and 8 and a half stone. I simply wanted to tone up, and get a little fitter for my...

This time a year ago I was preparing for my wedding. I was 5 foot 2 and 8 and a...

jophaba

•11 years ago

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running, raining and me

So I decided to take the rest of the week off work, I know myself well, and I saw the burnout guy chasing me with his olympic torch....so anyway, I decided on...

So I decided to take the rest of the week off work, I know myself well, and I sa...

ju-ju-

Graduate•11 years ago

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I am definitely a Runner!

Wasn't looking forward to today's run, just had niggles of pain and just felt as if the body wasn't quite right. It was also raining :-( I haven't actually...

Wasn't looking forward to today's run, just had niggles of pain and just felt as...

julieg21

•11 years ago

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Week 7 run 1. Lots of rambling, be warned

Where to start, its been an eventful few weeks, and i think they are starting to catch up on me. I havent managed to get out for a run since saturday, the...

Where to start, its been an eventful few weeks, and i think they are starting to...

bikergirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 is not a good week

So after a very enjoyable weekend, this week started badly and has just gotten worse :-( After a terrible run 1 of week 6 I set off on run 2 with little...

So after a very enjoyable weekend, this week started badly and has just gotten w...

Nelly86

Graduate•11 years ago

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Starting again from scratch

Due to a combination of personal issues and my natural tendency to be a slacker I quit the programme back in the autumn on week 4 or 5. However, life is...

Due to a combination of personal issues and my natural tendency to be a slacker ...

UpminsterMod

•11 years ago

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Did the wrong run by mistake!

Just got back from what was SUPPOSED to be W5 r1 but turned out to be W5 r2! I accidentally played the wrong podcast (due to me fiddling with headphones and...

Just got back from what was SUPPOSED to be W5 r1 but turned out to be W5 r2! I ...

Jennyh543

•11 years ago

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For the 'runkeeper' people...

Can you get 'Laura' to start at same time as activity? I'm sure when I pressed the music note symbol it worked a few days ago. Now I have to do it manually...

Can you get 'Laura' to start at same time as activity? I'm sure when I pressed t...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

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Finished week 2.......

however I have really hurt my shin on one of my legs. The last run of wk2 my leg felt fine but as soon as I started running it was really painful. I managed...

however I have really hurt my shin on one of my legs. The last run of wk2 my le...

Milk

•11 years ago

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is week 5 really as bad as it looks????

i have to say i was a little surprised how easy i found the 3rd run of week 4 compared to the first, but i have a feeling that this week wont be quite as...

i have to say i was a little surprised how easy i found the 3rd run of week 4 co...

yelsel_2002

•11 years ago

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W8 R3

That's week 8 done.. yeh.. It was a better run this evening, was debating whether I should go out or not but so glad I did. Seems I just missed the rain...

That's week 8 done.. yeh.. It was a better run this evening, was debating whet...

Lizzyca

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7r3

Well managed to finish week 7 this morning. I have to admit I have struggled with this lot so jogs and am not looking forward to moving up to the 28 minutes....

Well managed to finish week 7 this morning. I have to admit I have struggled wit...

TeaAye

Graduate•11 years ago

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Knee pain. Dull ache and sharp pain :(

I'm currently on week 6 ( did the full couch to 5k last year) and I'm having some issues. I've had a niggling shin pain on my inner left shin. It comes and...

I'm currently on week 6 ( did the full couch to 5k last year) and I'm having som...

Tiger79

Graduate•11 years ago

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Not sure I can face it tonight

Normally I'm a morning runner, but the kids are on half-term so I'm having to slot the runs in when I can. I'm really not sure I can face it tonight. I'm...

Normally I'm a morning runner, but the kids are on half-term so I'm having to sl...

Tootsvanoots

Graduate•11 years ago

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TJ and all of the 5 x 50 team you have a lot to answer for!!!!!

I was so inspired by all of you during your challenge and having read Greenlegs's blog I've just signed up for Juneathon 2013, yikes what have I done. I missed...

I was so inspired by all of you during your challenge and having read Greenlegs'...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduate T-Shirts

For those of you not already aware… We where asked by the C25K admin to produce a printed t-shirt to commemorate your graduation. Although these are to be...

For those of you not already aware… We where asked by the C25K admin to produ...

completerunner

•11 years ago

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Have you had any foot pain during rest days?

I am on week 6, taking 8 weeks to get here as i have repeated weeks when felt like i needed. I feel fine while running, but after sitting or reclining,...

I am on week 6, taking 8 weeks to get here as i have repeated weeks when felt li...

Jennifer284

•11 years ago

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Week 5 - Run 1 - Almost Half way through....all down hill from here. :)

It was very cold, wet windy and generally not very nice today, typical summer weather in the North East. I was making great progress and generally enjoying...

It was very cold, wet windy and generally not very nice today, typical summer we...

jellyhawk

Graduate•11 years ago

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Finally taken that first step...

Just completed week 1 run 1 and I feel great. Been a long time coming but I finally got the push I needed :)

Just completed week 1 run 1 and I feel great. Been a long time coming but I fina...

carolyn21

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2013

Back after injury

I'm on week 4 and while I'm enjoying it, seem to only manage to run extremely slowly in order to manage the whole podcast. Is this normal?

Spreading the gospel according to Laura

Graduated doing the 10km Manchester Run!! WHOOP WHOOP!!

Wow......... The programme is working! :-) wk5 run2

Week 5 Run 3, took two takes, but I totally took it..!

W2R3 - done and dusted!

How far am I running though???

W1R2

Bupa 10k

Which step have you reached?

C25K Take 2 with 30 Day Shred

running, raining and me

I am definitely a Runner!

Week 7 run 1. Lots of rambling, be warned

Week 6 is not a good week

Starting again from scratch

Did the wrong run by mistake!

For the 'runkeeper' people...

Finished week 2.......

is week 5 really as bad as it looks????

W8 R3

W7r3

Knee pain. Dull ache and sharp pain :(

Not sure I can face it tonight

TJ and all of the 5 x 50 team you have a lot to answer for!!!!!

Graduate T-Shirts

Have you had any foot pain during rest days?

Week 5 - Run 1 - Almost Half way through....all down hill from here. :)

Finally taken that first step...

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