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Starting again ... W1R1

... after a few missing months with various ailments/excuses. And delighted that a totally unfit husband has just joined in - W1R1 done. It's fab to be back!

... after a few missing months with various ailments/excuses. And delighted tha...

katrunkles

Graduate•11 years ago

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Distance or speed?

I have just graduated, and my 5k time is slowly coming down (from about 42 to 35 mins). Problem is I have 2 targets in my head and trying to meet both means I...

I have just graduated, and my 5k time is slowly coming down (from about 42 to 35...

Kimmiijay

Graduate•11 years ago

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7,1

Done and feeling great! Started out at a much slower pace and it really helped me keep on going. Getting chillier though now! BRR on the first 5 minutes of...

Done and feeling great! Started out at a much slower pace and it really helped m...

nic_bath

•11 years ago

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Hi I have followed all your stories for months now as I had intended joining in. I now just don't know how to get started again. Help???

Where do I find the app for my iPhone 5 please

Aeast

•11 years ago

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Does walking up a mountain count as a 'rest' day??

Hi folks, I did my first week 4 run on Friday. Astonished that I could keep going for 5 whole minutes (twice)... and am generally very pleased with progress....

Hi folks, I did my first week 4 run on Friday. Astonished that I could keep goi...

NewlifeLil

Graduate•11 years ago

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Remember to check the podcast first!

I completed W5R3 on Friday and felt really positive to run 20 mins without stopping. I went to do W6R1 today with a little trepidation, but found it was really...

I completed W5R3 on Friday and felt really positive to run 20 mins without stopp...

irwaite

•11 years ago

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Don't often see Elk when running

But I did last week. We've been on hols in western Canada and, I'm sorry to say, running has been low on the agenda. But I did manage two runs. I've been...

But I did last week. We've been on hols in western Canada and, I'm sorry to say...

OldNed

Graduate•11 years ago

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Got my mojo back!

I graduated sometime ago and for various reasons [honestly all genuine!] lost my mojo and got out of the habit of running. I recently gave myself a good...

I graduated sometime ago and for various reasons [honestly all genuine!] lost my...

MotherGoose

Graduate•11 years ago

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10 miles (16.09km) - 1:32:44 - Almost HM Pace!

Hi all!!! Just back from my 10 mile run. I was aiming for an average 6 min p/km pace but managed 5:46 min p/km! To get a sub 2 hour HM I need to average about...

Hi all!!! Just back from my 10 mile run. I was aiming for an average 6 min p/km...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 repeat or move to 6

Nearly managed w5r3, after warm up walk got to 10min had 15/17 seconds dead stop and then did another 15 min of my usual slowish jog. Not sure if to repeat...

Nearly managed w5r3, after warm up walk got to 10min had 15/17 seconds dead stop...

Clumsy2

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running for longer than last week was easier...

This morning I set out on my first run of Week 2 (2nd time round). I have completely forgotten how I did last year (and I don't think I started blogging about...

This morning I set out on my first run of Week 2 (2nd time round). I have compl...

Miss_T_Ide

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 7 run 2 steadier .... And dare I say a squeak faster?

Amazingly beautiful morning today so went out ... In long sleeves as it was cold! Proper cold! Felt I was making heavy weather of it but stuck to it. Had a...

Amazingly beautiful morning today so went out ... In long sleeves as it was cold...

deb54

Graduate•11 years ago

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W2r1

Yay!!! I did it! First run was a pain in the butt, knee, hip....lol. My heart rate went up to 166....normally 160 is my max because my resting is down at...

Yay!!! I did it! First run was a pain in the butt, knee, hip....lol. My heart...

Lippie

•11 years ago

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Today it happened - I AM A RUNNER!

All the way along this program, even though I recently graduated, I don't think it ever really sunk in what I was doing. I went out every other day without...

All the way along this program, even though I recently graduated, I don't think ...

dylanski

Graduate•11 years ago

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Alarm pedometer.

Having just read a post which was quite scary I just thought I'd post about the pedometer I saw in Avon. It also has a torch and alarm on, which may help in...

Having just read a post which was quite scary I just thought I'd post about the ...

Emsymum

•11 years ago

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Cant open files on galaxy s3 the podcasts all downloaded straight onto my mobile but im unable to open them. Any tips?

roydh

•11 years ago

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Great North Fun

Fun? WAAAH - I'm not sure about this ... I'm scared! Lying in bed and should have been up 20 mins ago ... have to leave in ten ... Half hour drive to the...

Fun? WAAAH - I'm not sure about this ... I'm scared! Lying in bed and should h...

Malcy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Unnerving experience!

Just a reminder to all us ladies who run alone. I was out doing a steady 5k today. Just into my last K and I rounded a corner where a youngish man was standing...

Just a reminder to all us ladies who run alone. I was out doing a steady 5k toda...

Saruma

Graduate•11 years ago

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Tale of Two Runs

So first the factual stuff. Went out this evening and completed 6.67 miles in 59 minutes 26 seconds. Saved my run as the phone was playing up recently, then...

So first the factual stuff. Went out this evening and completed 6.67 miles in 5...

runningnotwalking

Graduate•11 years ago

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HABIT FORMING...............

It is coming up to 12 weeks since I started C25k and I can no longer imagine life without running. It is said that it takes twelve weeks of changed behaviour...

It is coming up to 12 weeks since I started C25k and I can no longer imagine lif...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•11 years ago

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1st run back and loads better

Not sure if the cooler weather was helping but after nearly 2 weeks of no running I managed 30 minutes today. I was struggling prior to my unplanned break to...

Not sure if the cooler weather was helping but after nearly 2 weeks of no runnin...

Eve1975

Graduate•11 years ago

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It's True - A Bad Run is Followed by a Good One!

I haven't posted for a while - I had a horrendous, unsuccessful run last week & came down with a horrendous chesty cold the next morning, so I ended up taking...

I haven't posted for a while - I had a horrendous, unsuccessful run last week & ...

Scipio

Graduate•11 years ago

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First run with Audiofuel - loved it!

First time using 'The First Hour' today and it was great! Managed just under 8k which is the furthest I've ever done but the best thing was how much it helped...

First time using 'The First Hour' today and it was great! Managed just under 8k ...

SarahP0003

Graduate•11 years ago

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Run 3 Week 5 OMG!

I am feeling fantastic. I cannot believe that I have just run, non-stop, for 20 minutes! The C25K and Laura are miracle workers. I feel I owe this achievement...

I am feeling fantastic. I cannot believe that I have just run, non-stop, for 20 ...

runlikethewind1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Ran my first 5k today...Somehow way faster than I thought?!..

Hi all, Just a bit of background - I graduated back in May and have been running on and off since then. I 're-graduated' last month after re-doing weeks 5-9 in...

Hi all, Just a bit of background - I graduated back in May and have been running...

jag13

•11 years ago

4 Replies

What the heck was he wearing?

We were pottering round our 5k round the golf course. It was a slightly chilly slightly damp day. We were into our last km, when a bloke came jogging round the...

We were pottering round our 5k round the golf course. It was a slightly chilly s...

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago

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Another medal to add to the collection!

Well I did it guys! The great north 5k done and dusted! What a great morning, the crowds were out in force and the atmosphere was brilliant! I'm pleased to...

Well I did it guys! The great north 5k done and dusted! What a great morning, t...

Jefna

Graduate•11 years ago

14 Replies

To all you C25K'ers...

Well gor blimey guv'nor! If I'd pushed that tiny bit harder I'd have done consecutive sub 30 mins for 5K. Alas, twas not to be, as todays run came in at a...

Well gor blimey guv'nor! If I'd pushed that tiny bit harder I'd have done consec...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 Done!

Week three was a little harder but I am still running without any injuries. I think the longer warm-up and the 20 minutes of stretching after my run helps a...

Week three was a little harder but I am still running without any injuries. I th...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 - Calm before the storm

So I hear a storm is to hit Northern Ireland tomorrow and Monday, much like the rest of the UK by the sound of it. Which makes me wonder should I take my two...

So I hear a storm is to hit Northern Ireland tomorrow and Monday, much like the ...

JodieM92

•11 years ago

1 Reply

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2013

Starting again ... W1R1

Distance or speed?

7,1

Hi I have followed all your stories for months now as I had intended joining in. I now just don't know how to get started again. Help???

Does walking up a mountain count as a 'rest' day??

Remember to check the podcast first!

Don't often see Elk when running

Got my mojo back!

10 miles (16.09km) - 1:32:44 - Almost HM Pace!

Week 5 repeat or move to 6

Running for longer than last week was easier...

Week 7 run 2 steadier .... And dare I say a squeak faster?

W2r1

Today it happened - I AM A RUNNER!

Alarm pedometer.

Cant open files on galaxy s3 the podcasts all downloaded straight onto my mobile but im unable to open them. Any tips?

Great North Fun

Unnerving experience!

Tale of Two Runs

HABIT FORMING...............

1st run back and loads better

It's True - A Bad Run is Followed by a Good One!

First run with Audiofuel - loved it!

Run 3 Week 5 OMG!

Ran my first 5k today...Somehow way faster than I thought?!..

What the heck was he wearing?

Another medal to add to the collection!

To all you C25K'ers...

Week 3 Done!

Week 1 Run 2 - Calm before the storm

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