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All the prep was there, so why did it seem so difficult?

When running is good, it's great. When it's bad, it's terrible! So before I go out for a run I try do my bit to ensure it goes well, I like to get a decent...

When running is good, it's great. When it's bad, it's terrible! So before I g...

ashton46

Graduate•11 years ago

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Hi all - I'm back!

... although this might turn into a bit of a rant and a moan about losing that running vibe :( In terms of running, I have lost it recently. I've developed...

... although this might turn into a bit of a rant and a moan about losing that r...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

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Beware of THE GRIT!

Whilst out on my usual route last night I noticed our kindly local authority had re-surfaced the road. Not with nice smooth tarmac, but hundreds and thousands...

Whilst out on my usual route last night I noticed our kindly local authority had...

kirble

Graduate•11 years ago

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Long teenage legs versus short middle aged legs

I started couch to 5K about 3 months ago and my two teenage sons have gone from mild amusement of their mum who has never done any regular exercise, to being...

I started couch to 5K about 3 months ago and my two teenage sons have gone from ...

sofaqueen

Graduate•11 years ago

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Stepping stones 2nd time around...

Well I enjoyed it more this time, at one point everything felt right and I was really happy. The last five minute burst of faster running got me again though....

Well I enjoyed it more this time, at one point everything felt right and I was r...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 8 run 2 completed:)

Just wanted to share that I just completed run nr. 2 in week nr. 8. I can't belive how hard that last minute was but still it was very nice, nice weather and...

Just wanted to share that I just completed run nr. 2 in week nr. 8. I can't bel...

splenda78

Graduate•11 years ago

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I'll be back (...well in a few days anyway)

Hi all! Regular readers of my blogs (or posts as they are known now) will know that I haven't been running for a month due to fasting during the Islamic month...

Hi all! Regular readers of my blogs (or posts as they are known now) will know ...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

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1st run since Graduation and it was a good one!

I've just come back from my first post grad run and I managed 5.2k! So officially the furthest I've ever ran haha! I graduated last Wednesday and was hoping...

I've just come back from my first post grad run and I managed 5.2k! So officiall...

Jefna

Graduate•11 years ago

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C5K+ podcast

I have just completed all three of these podcasts, I found stepping stones and speed quite tough, so I was expecting stamina to be really very tough,...

I have just completed all three of these podcasts, I found stepping stones and s...

rita57

Graduate•11 years ago

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Finally succumbed to Audiofuel

As per my last post, with every thing going on I was finding it hard to get back in to a running routine, so I made some changes 1 - Get back to doing at least...

As per my last post, with every thing going on I was finding it hard to get back...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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What next after graduation?

I have just finished the couch to 5k! Yay! But now I wondered what I should do next to keep the progress going with my running. Some things I have seen...

I have just finished the couch to 5k! Yay! But now I wondered what I should do n...

albionjen

Graduate•11 years ago

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Why couldn't I complete week 7 run 1???

Have followed the training programme to the letter, completed all my runs and in week 6 even managed to end with a sprint , yesterday I couldn't get to run...

Have followed the training programme to the letter, completed all my runs and in...

LadyJac

•11 years ago

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Week 1, Run 1 - or Trying to Get Started

On Sunday, I downloaded the written details (thanks to all for help and support) and within moments the heavens opened, so first rush of enthusiasm was washed...

On Sunday, I downloaded the written details (thanks to all for help and support)...

kittiwake100

•11 years ago

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A new first for me (and hubby) today

For the past few months I've suggested to my DH that the could join me on his bike while I do a run. So today he joined me. Due to having a bad back at the...

For the past few months I've suggested to my DH that the could join me on his bi...

swanscot

Graduate•11 years ago

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Please can we have the full emoticon function back?

Can only manage the smile. On the old site I could do laugh, wink, grump etc. Can we fix it please?

Can only manage the smile. On the old site I could do laugh, wink, grump etc. Ca...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•11 years ago

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Just A Quick WOOHOO!

I've just been to see my Doctor, and as of today, I have lost exactly FOUR STONE since I started my weight loss programme. My BMI has gone from 37.7 (obese but...

I've just been to see my Doctor, and as of today, I have lost exactly FOUR STONE...

Jana83

Graduate•11 years ago

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Return to C25k after 2 weeks holidays?

Advise please. Am returning to program after time off, when I last 'ran' I had just completed wk1 and had done first run of wk2, since iam very much a novice...

Advise please. Am returning to program after time off, when I last 'ran' I had j...

jacq2710

•11 years ago

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Running and quizzing

After the monumental success of my "boring" podcast run last Sunday I went out this morning with relish. Which podcast to choose today I thought? Gardeners...

After the monumental success of my "boring" podcast run last Sunday I went out t...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk8/R1 completed !!!!!

Can't believe I'm seeing Wk8 next to my name. Ha ha I finally heard the Julie song. Probably best weather conditions so far NO SUN but it can come out now I've...

Can't believe I'm seeing Wk8 next to my name. Ha ha I finally heard the Julie so...

Mazzero

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running with Rainbows

Week 7 run 1 brought with it odd weather. Sunny with sudden heavy thundery showers. I was a little apprehensive about doing this run but off I went. (I wept a...

Week 7 run 1 brought with it odd weather. Sunny with sudden heavy thundery showe...

SVR28

•11 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 - Graduated!

Yesss! I completed W9R3 last night - only 36 hours after the previous run, I know, but I was impatient. Also I've a very full-on week at work which means I...

Yesss! I completed W9R3 last night - only 36 hours after the previous run, I kno...

TurboTortoise

Graduate•11 years ago

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Sore shins!

Completed first run on week 3 tonight! Wasn't as bad as expecting and I had a good breathing pattern so in really pleased, only problem was I had really sore...

Completed first run on week 3 tonight! Wasn't as bad as expecting and I had a go...

sarahb_20

•11 years ago

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Oops, I broke my husband!

(Well, sort of!) we went out in the rain. Have decided for now that its ok to do one half hour run a week (rather than 5k). Went a bit carefully because...

(Well, sort of!) we went out in the rain. Have decided for now that its ok to do...

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago

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Claimed my badge

After completing C25K about a month ago - then having a bit of a blip with pushing myself too hard, too soon, getting frustrated and ending up with knee and...

After completing C25K about a month ago - then having a bit of a blip with pushi...

NineChooks

Graduate•11 years ago

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Post week 9

When I started the programme about 12 weeks ago the 5 min brisk walk tired me out and made my legs ache. I was unable to run for more than 20 sec in one go. I...

When I started the programme about 12 weeks ago the 5 min brisk walk tired me ou...

twigg

•11 years ago

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Week five run two done and dusted!

Was itching to get out today but because of the rain I didn't manage it till tonight. First time running in the evening, and after my tea (although it was a...

Was itching to get out today but because of the rain I didn't manage it till ton...

Fentaz42

Graduate•11 years ago

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What's happened to the feedback button?

Just when I thought I was beginning to come to terms with the new site and had a way of feeding comments into admin, I can't find the feedback button which was...

Just when I thought I was beginning to come to terms with the new site and had a...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7R2 - My Fastest Yet (But Not Fast At All, Really)!

Very pleased to report W7R3 done this evening. Had to make myself get off the couch, but I'd last run on Friday so didn't want to leave more than two days...

Very pleased to report W7R3 done this evening. Had to make myself get off the ...

Scipio

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - nailed!!

Well tonight was the night.....got in from work and it was grey and miserable but at least it wasn't hot! Kit on, mp3 at the ready and Laura and I hit the...

Well tonight was the night.....got in from work and it was grey and miserable bu...

MrsMozzer

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8 R1 my worst run ever

As you might know from recent posts, I am not feeling 100% at the moment, but am sticking to the programme because I will use any excuse to get out of doing...

As you might know from recent posts, I am not feeling 100% at the moment, but am...

tor41

Graduate•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2013

All the prep was there, so why did it seem so difficult?

Hi all - I'm back!

Beware of THE GRIT!

Long teenage legs versus short middle aged legs

Stepping stones 2nd time around...

Week 8 run 2 completed:)

I'll be back (...well in a few days anyway)

1st run since Graduation and it was a good one!

C5K+ podcast

Finally succumbed to Audiofuel

What next after graduation?

Why couldn't I complete week 7 run 1???

Week 1, Run 1 - or Trying to Get Started

A new first for me (and hubby) today

Please can we have the full emoticon function back?

Just A Quick WOOHOO!

Return to C25k after 2 weeks holidays?

Running and quizzing

Wk8/R1 completed !!!!!

Running with Rainbows

Week 9 Run 3 - Graduated!

Sore shins!

Oops, I broke my husband!

Claimed my badge

Post week 9

Week five run two done and dusted!

What's happened to the feedback button?

W7R2 - My Fastest Yet (But Not Fast At All, Really)!

Week 5 Run 3 - nailed!!

W8 R1 my worst run ever

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