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I'm not going to worry about hills any more

OH is keen on the Tour de France. Not taking part I hasten to add, watching it on TV. As we were watching them cycling over the mountains in Corsica, the...

OH is keen on the Tour de France. Not taking part I hasten to add, watching it o...

christian1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Why is that one so hard? I don't know why, but two lots of 10 is harder than 20. I saw two other women running- and walking- and running again (both faster...

Why is that one so hard? I don't know why, but two lots of 10 is harder than 20....

Bandersnatch

Graduate•11 years ago

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How to use stepping stones

Hi, I'm just about to start on using the Stepping Stones podcast but wasn't really sure if there is a correct order/routine to do them in. Do I pick one and...

Hi, I'm just about to start on using the Stepping Stones podcast but wasn't real...

Rebeccalou85

Graduate•11 years ago

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Smashed it! WK5D3 - ran 25mins !!!!!

Whoop! So proud! Was completely knackered today and really couldn't be bothered but I went out there for the dreaded 20min run - and managed to keep running...

Whoop! So proud! Was completely knackered today and really couldn't be bothered ...

BrainRuns

•11 years ago

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W9R3 - We Did It!!

I cannot believe that my wife and I have completed the programme. What a sense of achievement having started at 53 yrs and 66 yrs respectively. I hope this...

I cannot believe that my wife and I have completed the programme. What a sense o...

oldfogeyrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 - Wow, I have got this far!

I never would have imagined it when I struggled so much with feeling sick in W1R1, or had to restart the programme after recovering from my knee injury, but I...

I never would have imagined it when I struggled so much with feeling sick in W1R...

big-momma

Graduate•11 years ago

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W9R2 ran 5k!!!

Really chuffed today. Ran for a full 30 minutes for the second time, and this time I ran 5.08km. According to endomondo anyway. Am quite prepared to accept it...

Really chuffed today. Ran for a full 30 minutes for the second time, and this ti...

runningnearbeirut

Graduate•11 years ago

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madness

Is it just me, or is there something about C25k that makes it possible that I'm even considering taking my running stuff with me on holiday this Saturday?!...

Is it just me, or is there something about C25k that makes it possible that I'm ...

emma_dddd

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 - Dreadful

I went out to day to complete my W8R2 feeling really good about myself for getting this far. I set off but could only manage 15 mins of running before getting...

I went out to day to complete my W8R2 feeling really good about myself for getti...

Appleanday

Graduate•11 years ago

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This 74 year old Dislocated shoulder

Not a good few days, had a fall on Wednesday and unfortunately dislocated my shoulder. I have a shiner of a black eye ,aching body but hey ho no bones broken....

Not a good few days, had a fall on Wednesday and unfortunately dislocated my sho...

Pat184

Graduate•11 years ago

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Feels like I'm going backwards!

With only 3 weeks to go until the National Lottery Anniversary Run I've been trying to get back into the routine of regular running. I've been using Audiofuel...

With only 3 weeks to go until the National Lottery Anniversary Run I've been try...

rosn123

Graduate•11 years ago

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Should I quit? Please tell me that I shouldn't. Working myself into a tizz.

Was just reading some of the forum posts on runnersworld.com and there seems to be a consensus that if you can't have a conversation while jogging, you're...

Was just reading some of the forum posts on runnersworld.com and there seems to ...

Be11adonna

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 9-3 Completed - with a bit extra for luck.

Yes I'm buzzing. Just got back from the third Week 9 run which means I've got to the end of the plan. I started C25K on April 18th, before this I was on a...

Yes I'm buzzing. Just got back from the third Week 9 run which means I've got t...

Shed79

Graduate•11 years ago

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30 Day Shred - Day One

If you'd told me 2 years ago that I would be getting up at 6.15 am to do a 30 minute workout, I'd laughed in your face - for hours and hours. BUT that's...

If you'd told me 2 years ago that I would be getting up at 6.15 am to do a 30 mi...

Jana83

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back from Scotland covered in mosquito bites and still got serious tooth pain:(

You remember that episode of Friends where Phoebe is meeting up with Charlie Sheen and they both get chicken pox and have to wear oven gloves to stop itching?...

You remember that episode of Friends where Phoebe is meeting up with Charlie She...

Joanne37

Graduate•11 years ago

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Website for searching/creating running route

Just looking for advice about what websites you folks use for searching for and creating running routes in your local area? I'm on week 7 on the plan and...

Just looking for advice about what websites you folks use for searching for and ...

ek1982

•11 years ago

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Still hot!

28C yesterday. What, I hear you saying; he can't be in Britain. Sure enough I'm not. I'm camping in the pine forests west of Bordeaux, in the area where I...

28C yesterday. What, I hear you saying; he can't be in Britain. Sure enough I'...

OldNed

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Still can't believe I'm come this far. 28 minutes of running and I felt great! I changed my route (which I was skeptical about) and loved it, I was...

Still can't believe I'm come this far. 28 minutes of running and I felt great! ...

Nemi

Graduate•11 years ago

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Goodbye June, I will not miss thee.....

June was the month that I started with such hope. To sympathise with Wifey's pregnancy enforced lifestyle changes I decided to give up caffeine for the month....

June was the month that I started with such hope. To sympathise with Wifey's pre...

CouchtoKiltLegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1... Pleased as punch.

So as I had such a crappy end to week 8.... In my madness/wisdom I though I'll start week 9 a day early. (2 days consecutive training) since I've been doing...

So as I had such a crappy end to week 8.... In my madness/wisdom I though I'll s...

proudtorun

Graduate•11 years ago

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Phew

Did my w2r1 today.....can't believe i actually did it.....was ready for it to end but am chuffed that i got through it. Hurrah!

Did my w2r1 today.....can't believe i actually did it.....was ready for it to en...

mummysgirl

•11 years ago

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W3 R1

first run of week 3 went ok actually, felt all the little stones that jumped into my trainers, felt every bruise from 2 days of being up ladders over the...

first run of week 3 went ok actually, felt all the little stones that jumped int...

tor41

Graduate•11 years ago

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It's ok Mo. You're safe for the time being!

So I had Mo Farah on the phone last week. "Dan it's Mo. I'm really worried that you're gonna be my main opponent. I read somewhere that you're blasting...

So I had Mo Farah on the phone last week. "Dan it's Mo. I'm really worried t...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Blackberry phone app for tracking time and distance

Does anyone know of a good Blackberry phone app for tracking time and distance please?

Does anyone know of a good Blackberry phone app for tracking time and distance p...

sofaqueen

Graduate•11 years ago

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My first 5k!

Second post-grad run tonight, and I felt very tired, so I wasn't expecting a good run. I'd hoped to do 5k (only having got up to 4-ish k on my previous 30...

Second post-grad run tonight, and I felt very tired, so I wasn't expecting a goo...

Fletchasketch

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2013

I'm not going to worry about hills any more

Week 6 Run 2

How to use stepping stones

Smashed it! WK5D3 - ran 25mins !!!!!

W9R3 - We Did It!!

Week 5 - Wow, I have got this far!

W9R2 ran 5k!!!

madness

Week 8 Run 2 - Dreadful

This 74 year old Dislocated shoulder

Feels like I'm going backwards!

Should I quit? Please tell me that I shouldn't. Working myself into a tizz.

Week 9-3 Completed - with a bit extra for luck.

30 Day Shred - Day One

Back from Scotland covered in mosquito bites and still got serious tooth pain:(

Website for searching/creating running route

Still hot!

Week 8 run 1

Goodbye June, I will not miss thee.....

Week 9 Run 1... Pleased as punch.

Phew

W3 R1

It's ok Mo. You're safe for the time being!

Blackberry phone app for tracking time and distance

My first 5k!

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2013

I'm not going to worry about hills any more

Week 6 Run 2

How to use stepping stones

Smashed it! WK5D3 - ran *25mins* !!!!!

W9R3 - We Did It!!

Week 5 - Wow, I have got this far!

W9R2 ran 5k!!!

madness

Week 8 Run 2 - Dreadful

This 74 year old Dislocated shoulder

Feels like I'm going backwards!

Should I quit? Please tell me that I shouldn't. Working myself into a tizz.

Week 9-3 Completed - with a bit extra for luck.

30 Day Shred - Day One

Back from Scotland covered in mosquito bites and still got serious tooth pain:(

Website for searching/creating running route

Still hot!

Week 8 run 1

Goodbye June, I will not miss thee.....

Week 9 Run 1... Pleased as punch.

Phew

W3 R1

It's ok Mo. You're safe for the time being!

Blackberry phone app for tracking time and distance

My first 5k!

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Has this community positively impacted your running journey? If yes, please describe how in the replies below

Topics

Archive

Smashed it! WK5D3 - ran 25mins !!!!!