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Week 3

Nearly finished week 3 keep looking ahead at the coming weeks running times and freaking myself out :) how on earth can I run over ten mins in one go? Hey ho...

Nearly finished week 3 keep looking ahead at the coming weeks running times and ...

Keith2877

•11 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 done :)

I wasn't sure I was going to be able to run this evening. I felt a little off colour over the weekend and felt very tired this morning. But I've just got back...

I wasn't sure I was going to be able to run this evening. I felt a little off co...

SuzukiLisa

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Up early today to get my run in before work and when it's nice and quiet! This time I managed to pace myself better so that I could complete all the run...

Up early today to get my run in before work and when it's nice and quiet! This t...

jillie100

•11 years ago

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Week 8 complete - just! (2nt attempt to blog)

Don't know why but today was very hard. Heat maybe. Stats for today not quite as good as last run? Mostly cos I couldn't speed as much on the last stretch....

Don't know why but today was very hard. Heat maybe. Stats for today not quite as...

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 Incomplete

Okay so to-date I have managed to complete each of the runs in the program on my first attempt until tonight. I mean Sat when I was heading out to complete w6...

Okay so to-date I have managed to complete each of the runs in the program on my...

Jo48

•11 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 Beetroot Face!

Just got back from my run, ran for 29mins and 45 secs and covered a distance of 4.37km. I look like the ribenna berry!!! Too hot to run. Think next time i...

Just got back from my run, ran for 29mins and 45 secs and covered a distance of ...

ksed

Graduate•11 years ago

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...but can I keep running, plleeaasseee!!??

I'm having my knee x -rayed as it's still going stiff after a run. It's not getting worse though, I couldn't even run 2 months ago and was limping about. All...

I'm having my knee x -rayed as it's still going stiff after a run. It's not gett...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

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Finished week 8....feeling frustrated

I thought by the end of week 8 I'd be feeling on top of the world with week 9 just around the corner, but instead I'm feeling a bit deflated. Week 6 run 3...

I thought by the end of week 8 I'd be feeling on top of the world with week 9 ju...

Aimeek

•11 years ago

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Week 8. Day 3.

http://mrfellapops.wordpress.com/2013/06/03/monday-3rd-june-2013-week-8-day-3/

Ellapoppyfrankie

•11 years ago

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How warm is "warm"?

Did my run just before sunset when it was about 25 degrees out there. Is that what people mean by warm/hot? Or am I going to want my thermals when I come back...

Did my run just before sunset when it was about 25 degrees out there. Is that wh...

runningnearbeirut

Graduate•11 years ago

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Yay! W5R3 done!

Thought I'd done at least 8 minutes when Laura said I'd done 5 :( Then started judging times a bit more realistically. Passed several people out for an...

Thought I'd done at least 8 minutes when Laura said I'd done 5 :( Then started ...

runningnearbeirut

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 6 r1 (the end of procrastination!)

whit whoo managed to do the run, against the odds of a week off, far too much alcohol, rubbish diet and mardy procrastination! I hummed and haaa'd then...

whit whoo managed to do the run, against the odds of a week off, far too much al...

Sofa-sloth

•11 years ago

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Wk4 r1

That is all :-)))))))))))

maryannlucy

•11 years ago

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Flat Abs

Is it correct that to get a flat stomach you need to shed all the excess body fat first? I was just wondering whether i need to do some ab exercises as well...

Is it correct that to get a flat stomach you need to shed all the excess body fa...

ratbag24

•11 years ago

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Runnkeeper - GPS issue

I used Runkeeper for the first time last week and it clocked me at 11K in 32 mins... Not bad, except I was only on week 2 run 2... I know my circuit from...

I used Runkeeper for the first time last week and it clocked me at 11K in 32 min...

Amethyst_isis

•11 years ago

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Hip pain

Hi everyone, I have followed the plan and can now run for 30mins, which is amazing to me! Since the beginning my left hip has felt stiff after running but has...

Hi everyone, I have followed the plan and can now run for 30mins, which is amazi...

loverunning

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5R2 and discovered a 5k route!

Hello all, Managed w5r2 today and have really started to enjoy myself. The warm weather and sunshine helps! After my longer-than-expected run on Friday, I...

Hello all, Managed w5r2 today and have really started to enjoy myself. The w...

HoundDog

Graduate•11 years ago

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Im back after 9 days break, so glad to be back!

Here I am sooo glad to be back having 9 days break due to travelling and work commitments. Redoing the WK4 and did my first run of the week today!!!! Looking...

Here I am sooo glad to be back having 9 days break due to travelling and work co...

bess123

•11 years ago

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W2R1 - hot hot hot

Today I managed to run before lunch, but was a bit late getting out so caught the midday heat. This combined with switching up to week 2, meant that I returned...

Today I managed to run before lunch, but was a bit late getting out so caught th...

big-momma

Graduate•11 years ago

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Not Much to report really but...

Lost Laura!!!!!! For some reason my podcast jumped to w9 after about 30 seconds then again after another 30! So after alot of faffing about (and a fair few...

Lost Laura!!!!!! For some reason my podcast jumped to w9 after about 30 second...

runningmam

Graduate•11 years ago

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Finished at last!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well its taken me a while but i did my last run yesterday and it felt so good i actaully kept running as i was so near 4.5 km 32 mins !!. I started this way...

Well its taken me a while but i did my last run yesterday and it felt so good i ...

mason73

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running podcasts for C25K graduates

Take your running to the next level with three podcasts created for C25K graduates: http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Couch-to-5k-plus.aspx

Take your running to the next level with three podcasts created for C25K graduat...

TheEditor

•11 years ago

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My journey

I started day1 yesterday and loved it got home ordered new running shoes and an i phone holder for my arm love the app and looking forward to getting fit and...

I started day1 yesterday and loved it got home ordered new running shoes and an ...

hayleymac7

•11 years ago

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are we supposed to do this every day? my app only has day 1-3 on each week

hayleymac7

•11 years ago

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Improve your running with...

...the NHS Strength and Flex 5-week workout plan. Many C25K graduates can vouch for its beneficial effects on running. Download the podcast here:...

...the NHS Strength and Flex 5-week workout plan. Many C25K graduates can vo...

TheEditor

•11 years ago

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W6R3 done!!!

YAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!! 25 mins run (plod) but I DID IT :) Came back to a mini pizza and 4 chicken wings but hey, this does call for a...

YAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!! 25 mins run (plod) but I DID IT :) Came ba...

bullseye7

•11 years ago

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Vibram 5 finger

My chiropractor has recommended these. Has anyone tried them? Also anyone know of any shops that stock them rather than internet stores, looking for the...

My chiropractor has recommended these. Has anyone tried them? Also anyone know o...

welovemarmite

•11 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 just completed :)

Well - I have just finished my first run of this challenge - and I feel fab!!! Very pleased with myself - even though I am somewhat red-faced and breathing...

Well - I have just finished my first run of this challenge - and I feel fab!!! V...

windywoo

•11 years ago

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Yes! My body is amazing (not in a I look great way)!!!

I haven't run for over a week because of half term and a virus that made getting dressed feel like challenge. But I planned to get back into it today and...

I haven't run for over a week because of half term and a virus that made getting...

Former-PE-Skiver

•11 years ago

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W5R1 done! And I came home smiling!

Gorgeous morning. Not a cloud in the sky and only a whisper of a breeze. Perfect! Battle with the bed was easily won and I set off after a handful of grapes...

Gorgeous morning. Not a cloud in the sky and only a whisper of a breeze. Perfect...

Beek

Graduate•11 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2013

Week 3

Week 5 Run 1 done :)

Week 1 run 2

Week 8 complete - just! (2nt attempt to blog)

Week 7 Run 1 Incomplete

Week 8 Run 1 Beetroot Face!

...but can I keep running, plleeaasseee!!??

Finished week 8....feeling frustrated

Week 8. Day 3.

How warm is "warm"?

Yay! W5R3 done!

week 6 r1 (the end of procrastination!)

Wk4 r1

Flat Abs

Runnkeeper - GPS issue

Hip pain

W5R2 and discovered a 5k route!

Im back after 9 days break, so glad to be back!

W2R1 - hot hot hot

Not Much to report really but...

Finished at last!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Running podcasts for C25K graduates

My journey

are we supposed to do this every day? my app only has day 1-3 on each week

Improve your running with...

W6R3 done!!!

Vibram 5 finger

Week 1 Run 1 just completed :)

Yes! My body is amazing (not in a I look great way)!!!

W5R1 done! And I came home smiling!

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