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Basking in the glow of success

To anyone out there wondering if they will manange the week 5 run 3 (20 minutes continuous running) - you can!! If I can manage it at 3 stone overweight and 48...

To anyone out there wondering if they will manange the week 5 run 3 (20 minutes ...

amireallydoingthis

Graduate•11 years ago

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Orlistat

Is anyone else on these tablets which help with weight loss?

auranya

Graduate•11 years ago

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Obstacle number 1

Went to doc's yesterday and had to get some anti-bi's as the cold I had has gone onto my chest a little. Ohhhh bugger! i don't feel particularly ill, but think...

Went to doc's yesterday and had to get some anti-bi's as the cold I had has gone...

Ryansson

Graduate•11 years ago

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Thanks everyone!!

Hi All Not blogged in a wee while so thought would update people with my progress. Starting week 8 on Friday. Cannot believe I am this far through!! Never...

Hi All Not blogged in a wee while so thought would update people with my prog...

sal1984

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 done run 1 hurrah

Decided to do the run on my usual dog walk route which includes 2 steep hills and just keep going. I am so chuffed I managed those three five minute runs and...

Decided to do the run on my usual dog walk route which includes 2 steep hills an...

Run2go

•11 years ago

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Losing weight, when?

I used to drink a bottle of wine a day and didn't take any exercise. I started on C to 5K 6 weeks ago and gave up drinking alcohol in the week. I'm only on...

I used to drink a bottle of wine a day and didn't take any exercise. I started o...

Tonerunner

•11 years ago

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Week 2 post graduation

I graduated from C25K almost 2 weeks ago and in the intervening time I have run 3 times a week but it's surprisingly hard going! My legs are aching more (I've...

I graduated from C25K almost 2 weeks ago and in the intervening time I have run ...

lola465

Graduate•11 years ago

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Not a runner... Will I ever be?

I have been reading the blog posts over the last few months and they have been so helpful in keeping me going - I am 47, overweight and find that the couch...

I have been reading the blog posts over the last few months and they have been s...

Hel202

•11 years ago

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W9R3 Finished finished finished finished! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!?!?!?!?!

There once was a girl called Jo Running was definitely her foe But this programme she found With Laura’s soothing sound With a goal to achieve don’t you...

There once was a girl called Jo Running was definitely her foe But this progra...

Joanne37

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Thanks for everyone who commented when I thought the 20 mins was a mistake! Anyway I DID IT!!! 20 mins non-stop. Who'd have thought I could have done that 5...

Thanks for everyone who commented when I thought the 20 mins was a mistake! Any...

DTDS

Graduate•11 years ago

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W9R2 Tired Legs

I did this one this morning. Finding this week really hard for some reason, my legs feel really tired. I did W8 R3 while we were away over the weekend and the...

I did this one this morning. Finding this week really hard for some reason, my l...

Canary1902

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 done, but enthusiasm low

Well, maybe run 3 was a little easier than the first run of the week was, but not by much. Even though I ran at 6.30am it was still hot and humid here and I...

Well, maybe run 3 was a little easier than the first run of the week was, but no...

jillie100

•11 years ago

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week 9 run 2 - one more to go!

went out early this morning to do week 9 run 2. i decided on my last run to track just the run (no walking either side) - was disappointed that i only ran...

went out early this morning to do week 9 run 2. i decided on my last run to trac...

iWillDoThis

Graduate•11 years ago

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Good to be back

Morning bloggers well what with work and winter colds hanging around last night I went off for the first run in weeks very pleased with myself too managed 4k...

Morning bloggers well what with work and winter colds hanging around last night ...

redfacewoman

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 - completed despite the humidity!

I've been looking forward to this run today, until half an hour before hand when I had serious doubts and my back started to tense up. During the warm up my...

I've been looking forward to this run today, until half an hour before hand when...

Stubbyp

Graduate•11 years ago

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Do I take a step back to improve in the long run (pun intended)

I have been running 10k for a while now and can not seem to improve my speed (1 hour 5 minutes) . So, do I go back to do the 5k+ speed podcasts and improve my...

I have been running 10k for a while now and can not seem to improve my speed (1 ...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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Hubbie has just gone out with another woman!

Laura! He's just walked out the door to do w1R1!!! I've been suggesting (nagging?!) that he should try running for a while as he does no regular excercise at...

Laura! He's just walked out the door to do w1R1!!! I've been suggesting (nagging...

ktaylor217

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 8 - Underway - Run 1, done and dusted.

Just back from the woods. This time I did the reverse circuit of the one I did on Sunday with the missus, well almost. I took a wrong turn again so it was a...

Just back from the woods. This time I did the reverse circuit of the one I did o...

jellyhawk

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk6 run2

Oh dear! I went back to run2 as I didn't manage run3. Well the panic I used to get about not being able to breathe at 5 minutes has now moved to about 3...

Oh dear! I went back to run2 as I didn't manage run3. Well the panic I used to g...

Maturelady

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 Yippeeee!

I've only gone and done it!!!! Just got in, it was so hot but i managed to run 5k in 34mins, abit slow but i'm happy. Off on hols tomorrow so going to take...

I've only gone and done it!!!! Just got in, it was so hot but i managed to run ...

ksed

Graduate•11 years ago

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third time might be the charm

First time I tried Couch 25k about 18 months ago I got to week 7, with a bit of stopping and starting, in about 4 months. But life kept intervening, and I had...

First time I tried Couch 25k about 18 months ago I got to week 7, with a bit of ...

brownfox

Graduate•11 years ago

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5km in 27'47" and it was hot!

Hi all Now that I've graduated I have started weight training again. I had a session focused on my legs on Sunday morning and it has taken until today to...

Hi all Now that I've graduated I have started weight training again. I had a ...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Will my energy ever increase?

I'm now on W5 and started this for several reasons, but also in the hope that it would help with my permanent tiredness, but I still don't seem to have got a...

I'm now on W5 and started this for several reasons, but also in the hope that it...

sofaqueen

Graduate•11 years ago

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A tough run, but feel better for it.

Over recent weeks I've had a bit of a niggle in my lower back, which didn't seem to get any worse after a run, so I carried on. On the 8th June I ran the...

Over recent weeks I've had a bit of a niggle in my lower back, which didn't seem...

BettyJane

Graduate•11 years ago

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5 steps forward, 1 step back :(

So, last time I was on here, I was at W5R2 and getting all set and geared up for the big one!! Unfortunately had horrible cold and hayfever for last 2-3 weeks...

So, last time I was on here, I was at W5R2 and getting all set and geared up for...

yelsel_2002

•11 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 (again)

After dismal failure yesterday decided to do my first 30 minute run on treadmill. Simply too hot and sweaty to run outside this afternoon and after failing so...

After dismal failure yesterday decided to do my first 30 minute run on treadmill...

AlexHip78

Graduate•11 years ago

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What to do?

It's been three weeks since I finished the 5x100 and to be honest that seems like a lifetime ago! How are you all? I've continued with a lovely mixture of...

It's been three weeks since I finished the 5x100 and to be honest that seems lik...

TJFlute

•11 years ago

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Gulp - week 5 run 3 in an hours time. Any last minute advice?

The time has come - can't actually believe it but in an hours time i'll be strapping on my trainers for W5R3. Pretty terrified I'll admit so any old hands out...

The time has come - can't actually believe it but in an hours time i'll be strap...

amireallydoingthis

Graduate•11 years ago

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First post Week 9 Run!

I completed my first post Laura Week 9 run on Monday and for me I was determined to hit the 5K mark. Having run 4.25k in 30mins during Week 9 Run 3 I really...

I completed my first post Laura Week 9 run on Monday and for me I was determined...

runningme

Graduate•11 years ago

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Nipped out for a quick run in the sun.

And surprised myself as it felt good today. So before you know it 7.3km in 1 hour 3 minutes.

And surprised myself as it felt good today. So before you know it 7.3km in 1 ho...

Burstcouch

Graduate•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2013

Basking in the glow of success

Orlistat

Obstacle number 1

Thanks everyone!!

Week 5 done run 1 hurrah

Losing weight, when?

Week 2 post graduation

Not a runner... Will I ever be?

W9R3 Finished finished finished finished! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!?!?!?!?!

Week 5 run 3

W9R2 Tired Legs

Week 3 done, but enthusiasm low

week 9 run 2 - one more to go!

Good to be back

Week 7 Run 2 - completed despite the humidity!

Do I take a step back to improve in the long run (pun intended)

Hubbie has just gone out with another woman!

Week 8 - Underway - Run 1, done and dusted.

Wk6 run2

Week 9 Run 3 Yippeeee!

third time might be the charm

5km in 27'47" and it was hot!

Will my energy ever increase?

A tough run, but feel better for it.

5 steps forward, 1 step back :(

Week 9 Run 1 (again)

What to do?

Gulp - week 5 run 3 in an hours time. Any last minute advice?

First post Week 9 Run!

Nipped out for a quick run in the sun.

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