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Week 1 d3

Can't believe it! One week! It seemed to go quite fast today. Although lesson learnt big time; eat something before going out! Felt so nauseated at the end it...

Can't believe it! One week! It seemed to go quite fast today. Although lesson le...

mum2theboys

Graduate•11 years ago

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7 weeks down, 2 to go!

Just back from w7, r3 and can't quite believe I've only got 2 weeks till graduation!!! Run today was good, slightly slower than r2 even without having to do a...

Just back from w7, r3 and can't quite believe I've only got 2 weeks till graduat...

runsandknits

Graduate•11 years ago

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Here we go week 4

Struggled a bit with week 3 - but worried about the week 5 that has a 20 min run in it - feel so unready

Struggled a bit with week 3 - but worried about the week 5 that has a 20 min run...

KatrinaC

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 8 run 2 done

Can't believe I am heading for the last run of week 8. I can remember starting the programme and reading about what we had to do in the later weeks and just...

Can't believe I am heading for the last run of week 8. I can remember starting t...

Fjk99

Graduate•11 years ago

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Old posts?

How do you get to your old posts? I wanted to see my first post from week one, to see when I started really?

How do you get to your old posts? I wanted to see my first post from week one, t...

Fentaz42

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 done - rain, snails and a warm headband that covers my ears...

Went out yesterday in the rain wearing my new Ronhill fleece headband determined to have a better run than w9r1, which was awful due to strong wind in my face...

Went out yesterday in the rain wearing my new Ronhill fleece headband determined...

Fentaz42

Graduate•11 years ago

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What is it about week 8?

I remember that last year, when I did C25K the first time, week 8 run 3 was the only run I had to repeat because I couldn't complete it. This week I've been...

I remember that last year, when I did C25K the first time, week 8 run 3 was the ...

thinnerandfitter

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

Something to work to

I found this today http://www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved/events/runs-and-jogs/fun-runs-5k-10k-and-10-miles.aspx I'm just trying to decide if I'll be up to 10k in...

I found this today http://www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved/events/runs-and-jogs/fun-r...

birdistheword

Graduate•11 years ago

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BREAKING NEWS..........BREAKHEART BROKEN.

After wimping out of a run this week, because it was raining in Devon (see the Panther Lady's post) I needed to man up today and face a challenge, but with...

After wimping out of a run this week, because it was raining in Devon (see the P...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•11 years ago

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Rain, dark, soggy socks and a big grin!

Yesterday at work I watched the clouds gather. As I left for home the rain began. Out with the dog there was a brief torrential downpour. It was a run day...

Yesterday at work I watched the clouds gather. As I left for home the rain began...

Hezzabelle

Graduate•11 years ago

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First parkrun in the morning....

My 9 yo son started xcountry at school and wants to do a park run like some of the kids in the team. So he talked me into it......little nervous now! Eek

My 9 yo son started xcountry at school and wants to do a park run like some of t...

sheffkezz

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8r3 but still hurting from R2 :-(

Well it should be run 3 tomorrow but three mins to go on R2 and left leg / knee started hurting, should have stopped but didn't. Been niggling me all day, just...

Well it should be run 3 tomorrow but three mins to go on R2 and left leg / knee ...

Clumsy2

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk1 R2 - Felt like a numpty

Was raring to go at 8.15 this morning on my day off but it was lashing with rain! Waited until it cleared and went off to the seafront with Hubby and dog....

Was raring to go at 8.15 this morning on my day off but it was lashing with rain...

Jenwrenarm

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5R2

I did it! But goodness I am paying for it in shin pain. I think I need another week's rest :0(

I did it! But goodness I am paying for it in shin pain. I think I need another w...

RokensWife

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

62 Today & just completed the C25K plan

I cannot believe that I have today finished 9 weeks of running and can run a whole 30 minutes without stopping or collapsing. I could only just run for a...

I cannot believe that I have today finished 9 weeks of running and can run a who...

riverrun

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week six done!

This was a hard week for me. I didn't think I was going to be able to run for 25 minutes but I kept going.....slowly......very slowly! I hope I feel better...

This was a hard week for me. I didn't think I was going to be able to run for 25...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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First graduate run - LOL!

I started off this morning already smug and pink as I had risked ordering my graduate t-shirt last Sunday after W9R2. It arrived yesterday in time for my...

I started off this morning already smug and pink as I had risked ordering my gra...

deb54

Graduate•11 years ago

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I can't believe it...

I just ran for 20 minutes... Decided what the heck and skipped out W5R2 and thought I'd just go for it and see what happens...and well...it happened. I'm...

I just ran for 20 minutes... Decided what the heck and skipped out W5R2 and tho...

char2609

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Training delayed

Feeling low today, repeating week 7 as I struggled with running for 25 minutes last week but managing this week. Then I came down with the flu 2 days ago and...

Feeling low today, repeating week 7 as I struggled with running for 25 minutes l...

Sinbad

Graduate•11 years ago

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here we go again???????????????

well , feeling totally down :( tried to do C25K 3 times now and gave up , really need to get my act together , love it when i am out their but scared i will...

well , feeling totally down :( tried to do C25K 3 times now and gave up , really...

missyj

•11 years ago

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I have just run my 2nd day of week 9.Im nearly there,thank goodness.Im pretty knackered.

Is there anyone else out there that goes as red as a tomato.I did go slower today just to get to the end?Don't like being blinded by salty sweat dripping in...

Is there anyone else out there that goes as red as a tomato.I did go slower toda...

A1nsworth

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week four is done!

almost halfway! the final run was harder than the others have been but I stuck with it. Towards the end I got a bit turned around and ended up on the wrong...

almost halfway! the final run was harder than the others have been but I stuck w...

ReyC

Graduate•11 years ago

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Slowly but surely in every way I am getting better

Sort of surprised myself today. I had a great run last sunday, and an okish short run on Tuesday. Today i was feeling very lazy and not really wanting to go...

Sort of surprised myself today. I had a great run last sunday, and an okish shor...

suzybenj

Graduate•11 years ago

12 Replies

Week 5 Run 1 ...

That was a bit of a slog but I did it! (A big mental plus to only have to do three runs!) Still going very slowly but can't expect miracles with my little...

That was a bit of a slog but I did it! (A big mental plus to only have to do thr...

Hennith

Graduate•11 years ago

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what bit of kit made the most difference for you?

I have been reluctant to invest to heavily in any gear as I didnt want to add any additional 'well I have to do it now that I have spent x on x' pressure....

I have been reluctant to invest to heavily in any gear as I didnt want to add an...

ReyC

Graduate•11 years ago

18 Replies

Week 2

Just done my 1st run of week 2 and found it a lot harder-just that extra 30 seconds ! Still enjoyed it and am going to keep going. My mood does lift when i...

Just done my 1st run of week 2 and found it a lot harder-just that extra 30 seco...

hm250966

•11 years ago

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W8R1. All done

Have had a chesty cough and so I delayed my run from last Monday to yesterday Jogging (I don't think I can say running) for 28 minutes is so boring when it is...

Have had a chesty cough and so I delayed my run from last Monday to yesterday J...

Kingo

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Look at that!

My graduate badge has arrived at 11.27 pm! Thank you to whoever is working the late shift. I can sleep happy now.

My graduate badge has arrived at 11.27 pm! Thank you to whoever is working the ...

susan22

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal

I don't know if you are aware but Bristol had a display of large Gromit statues decorated by artists and celebs dotted around the city and people could follow...

I don't know if you are aware but Bristol had a display of large Gromit statues ...

Jana83

Graduate•11 years ago

7 Replies

End of week 5!...Does anyone else get sore knees??

Cannot believe I am saying this but I ran for 20 mins today!!!!! :O i couldnt even run for a min when i started!! Ive never run this so much in my life im so...

Cannot believe I am saying this but I ran for 20 mins today!!!!! :O i couldnt e...

Lush__x

Graduate•11 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2013

Week 1 d3

7 weeks down, 2 to go!

Here we go week 4

Week 8 run 2 done

Old posts?

Week 9 run 2 done - rain, snails and a warm headband that covers my ears...

What is it about week 8?

Something to work to

BREAKING NEWS..........BREAKHEART BROKEN.

Rain, dark, soggy socks and a big grin!

First parkrun in the morning....

W8r3 but still hurting from R2 :-(

Wk1 R2 - Felt like a numpty

W5R2

62 Today & just completed the C25K plan

Week six done!

First graduate run - LOL!

I can't believe it...

Training delayed

here we go again???????????????

I have just run my 2nd day of week 9.Im nearly there,thank goodness.Im pretty knackered.

Week four is done!

Slowly but surely in every way I am getting better

Week 5 Run 1 ...

what bit of kit made the most difference for you?

Week 2

W8R1. All done

Look at that!

Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal

End of week 5!...Does anyone else get sore knees??

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