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WK5 RUN 3 DONE!!!

I completed run three last night and am so proud of myself. I was not quick only covered 2.8km but didn't stop and seem to have mastered my breathing...

I completed run three last night and am so proud of myself. I was not quick only...

Sparkymarky

Graduate•11 years ago

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For those, like me, struggling with speed

I recently graduated, and although I can run for 5 k and I can run for longer than 30 minutes I am struggling with improving my speed. Yes, I know I have...

I recently graduated, and although I can run for 5 k and I can run for longer th...

notrunneryet

Graduate•11 years ago

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Nothing will work unless you do - Maya Angelou

I had given up with running, despite brief flirtations with it on and off over this year, including cheating on Laura with 'Zombies, Run' I just have not got...

I had given up with running, despite brief flirtations with it on and off over t...

laj1987

Graduate•11 years ago

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W9 R1

Have had a two week break following a chesty cold and hen bruising 3 toes which made even walking painful! But all done I think it was a slow jog rather...

Have had a two week break following a chesty cold and hen bruising 3 toes which ...

Kingo

•11 years ago

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Finding my rhythm

I did my first run of week 2 yesterday and found the extra 30 seconds running really made a difference. I'm dreading week 3 as I struggle to believe I can run...

I did my first run of week 2 yesterday and found the extra 30 seconds running re...

Lazydaysinmay

Graduate•11 years ago

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Challenge one box ticked.. Next!

I set myself a goal for a couple of weeks running to be able to run home from work, I had no idea how the route was or how long it was or how long it would...

I set myself a goal for a couple of weeks running to be able to run home from wo...

birdistheword

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

I can not believe that I've just done that shins sore but ok Thanks to everyone on here for their support so glad that I have found this forum I think now...

I can not believe that I've just done that shins sore but ok Thanks to everyone...

FatTrucker2

•11 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2 completed

Well that wasn't easy, especially as I pushed hard at the start of the 2nd 5 minute run. It left me really worn out, almost had to stop before the walk home so...

Well that wasn't easy, especially as I pushed hard at the start of the 2nd 5 min...

AndyJ57

Graduate•11 years ago

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Done it!!

Well I've done it! W9 R3 and I've just completed the Norwich Race for Life 5k. Took me 45mins of which I'm gutted to say I ran 42.5mins - so close to running...

Well I've done it! W9 R3 and I've just completed the Norwich Race for Life 5k. ...

runsandknits

Graduate•11 years ago

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Asthma is bad now chest infection, guess I won't be running for a while!

I've been coughing since I got back from Tunisia so had assumed I had picked up a cold bug on the flight (its very common). Then yesterday everything went from...

I've been coughing since I got back from Tunisia so had assumed I had picked up ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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What a sense of achievement.

I've just got back from 5.3 and I did it! I wasn't very fast or stylish, but I did it. Feel like a proper runner now!

I've just got back from 5.3 and I did it! I wasn't very fast or stylish, but I d...

Onyva

Graduate•11 years ago

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Beat My Boss: Update 1

Oh, how quickly good intentions are foiled by everyday life! I had it all planned - 3 months to get into "better" shape and lose a bit of weight (with a...

Oh, how quickly good intentions are foiled by everyday life! I had it all plann...

Jana83

Graduate•11 years ago

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Good luck to all those doing a half marathon this weekend

Especially panthers loping around Eden. :)

Landesman

Graduate•11 years ago

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running with cough

Yay or nay? if no how long should I take off. Today is supposed to be the last run on week 8.

Yay or nay? if no how long should I take off. Today is supposed to be the last r...

Beccym

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduation on holiday in France

I've done it, today I ran run 3 of week 9 in the beautiful surroundings of the French Pyrenee's whilst holidaying with friends. It's been such a wonderful...

I've done it, today I ran run 3 of week 9 in the beautiful surroundings of the F...

iloverunning

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3 complete

Todays run went much better than run 2! I was thinking of doing one more Week1 run but having looked at Week 2 it seems doable :) After just 3 runs I think i...

Todays run went much better than run 2! I was thinking of doing one more Week1 r...

RainbowPixie

•11 years ago

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Broken headphones...ruined run!

So annoyed! Set out this afternoon to do Week Six Run Two. Last time I tried this one I failed miserably. Set out today feeling pretty good, fairly...

So annoyed! Set out this afternoon to do Week Six Run Two. Last time I tried thi...

CherryBakewell

•11 years ago

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Week 3 run 3 - I couldn't finish 2nd 3 min run. Should I repeat or move on?

Feeling demoralised as this is the first time I've actually stopped and fallen back to walking. And I did the first two days of week 3 just about fine. How...

Feeling demoralised as this is the first time I've actually stopped and fallen b...

couch5ker

•11 years ago

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Week8

Have now done run 2 in week 8 I'm covering about 3.5k in 28 minutes so don't think I'm going to get to 5k in 30minutes I'm wondering if I'm going to slowly.

Have now done run 2 in week 8 I'm covering about 3.5k in 28 minutes so don't thi...

jogging-hen

Graduate•11 years ago

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Repeat or continue

Yes completed wk5 run 3 , having never liked anythink to do with fitness before I am really pleased with myself. Having completed the 20min run slowly but...

Yes completed wk5 run 3 , having never liked anythink to do with fitness before ...

disneydreams

•11 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Just run for 20mins. Amazing!! I found week 3 a struggle with 2 attempts.But after reading other posts I just slowed it down and carried on. I feel like a...

Just run for 20mins. Amazing!! I found week 3 a struggle with 2 attempts.But af...

2Rabbits_run

Graduate•11 years ago

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Done it !!!!!!!!!

Week 5 run 3 done it..hard, mental battle legs aching but done it. Covered 3.7 km no idea if thats good bad average dont care. Wanna thank everyone who posts...

Week 5 run 3 done it..hard, mental battle legs aching but done it. Covered 3.7 k...

roydh

•11 years ago

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Our Couch to 5k app is now live in iTunes!

Hello everyone, Laura here with exciting news! We have partnered up with Change4Life to turn the NHS Choices Couch to 5K podcasts into an app and it is...

Hello everyone, Laura here with exciting news! We have partnered up with Change4...

LauraStQ

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running with a cough?

Do I run with a cough? If not how long before I can exercise again?

Beccym

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 - Run 3. Do I start week 2 on Sunday or Monday?

Just finished my last run of week one. This is the first one I have done outside. Really enjoyed it. My 9 yr old son came along too. I tried to do some of the...

Just finished my last run of week one. This is the first one I have done outside...

janechelston

•11 years ago

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W3 R1 - Running buddies flaked!

So, if you have read my other posts you will know that I am a graduate of C25k - that has lapsed. I decided to re-start the programme and enlisted a couple of...

So, if you have read my other posts you will know that I am a graduate of C25k -...

Sarah-A

Graduate•11 years ago

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Sorted!!

Before yesterday I hadn't run since Sunday. Yesterday I got home changed and went out as soon as I could.. In the dark!! I've found my short 'dark route'! As...

Before yesterday I hadn't run since Sunday. Yesterday I got home changed and wen...

birdistheword

Graduate•11 years ago

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Interview over

Well I just went and did it! I had a major interview today. I even used becoming a runner an example of my determination and of a way of handling stress. And...

Well I just went and did it! I had a major interview today. I even used becomi...

susan22

Graduate•11 years ago

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I did it - week 9 run 3!

Thank you to all those who have posted on the site. Those of us who rarely post often lurk and draw inspiration from your experiences. The support from this...

Thank you to all those who have posted on the site. Those of us who rarely post...

nellmc

Graduate•11 years ago

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Annual report.....

So it's a year since I started this programme... What have I learnt? 1. It works! A year ago I couldn't run more than 30 seconds, this week I ran for 45 mins...

So it's a year since I started this programme... What have I learnt? 1. It work...

Tessietwo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2013

WK5 RUN 3 DONE!!!

For those, like me, struggling with speed

Nothing will work unless you do - Maya Angelou

W9 R1

Finding my rhythm

Challenge one box ticked.. Next!

Week 5 run 3

Week 4 Run 2 completed

Done it!!

Asthma is bad now chest infection, guess I won't be running for a while!

What a sense of achievement.

Beat My Boss: Update 1

Good luck to all those doing a half marathon this weekend

running with cough

Graduation on holiday in France

Week 1 Run 3 complete

Broken headphones...ruined run!

Week 3 run 3 - I couldn't finish 2nd 3 min run. Should I repeat or move on?

Week8

Repeat or continue

Week 5 run 3

Done it !!!!!!!!!

Our Couch to 5k app is now live in iTunes!

Running with a cough?

Week 1 - Run 3. Do I start week 2 on Sunday or Monday?

W3 R1 - Running buddies flaked!

Sorted!!

Interview over

I did it - week 9 run 3!

Annual report.....

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