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week 1 done i am still alive

12 mounths ago i could not walk for a minute never mind run . i had angina diabetes high blood presure i was and still am obese.i have lost about 7 stone going...

12 mounths ago i could not walk for a minute never mind run . i had angina diabe...

ned63

Graduate•11 years ago

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W4R1-amazing

This is my third attempt at couch to 5K - never got past week 2. Just moved out to Canada , it must the the incredible scenery that is so inspiring.

This is my third attempt at couch to 5K - never got past week 2. Just moved out ...

LuvinManitoba

Graduate•11 years ago

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Epic fail. Well, moderate fail at least!!

Just done W6R3 - 25 mins running. Except I didn't. At about 15 mins I had to walk for 2 mins, then completed. I'm not beating myself up too much because this...

Just done W6R3 - 25 mins running. Except I didn't. At about 15 mins I had to wal...

niconeill

Graduate•11 years ago

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I've just done W4R2 . Breathing hasn't ever been a problem, its my legs, they feel like lead. Any suggestions?

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Speed at last!!

Since graduating last year I've tried the speed podcast and failed miserably on many occasions. Tonight, for the first time I managed to get all the way to the...

Since graduating last year I've tried the speed podcast and failed miserably on ...

SarahP0003

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 - I made it!

OMG five minutes felt like a lifetime! Feel so proud to have finished even if i felt sick afterwards! Yahee!

OMG five minutes felt like a lifetime! Feel so proud to have finished even if i ...

Sammijj

•11 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1 just done

Happy to have managed this one - trying not to look too far ahead at what is required in the coming weeks and panic myself! Have registered with my brother for...

Happy to have managed this one - trying not to look too far ahead at what is req...

SQUIZZER27

Graduate•11 years ago

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Stubborn defeats stomach bug!

I DID IT!!!!! Week 9, run 1, 30 minutes of running without stopping! Despite being ill for the last 3 days, I decided that I was going to be stubborn, and not...

I DID IT!!!!! Week 9, run 1, 30 minutes of running without stopping! Despite be...

Adzriel

Graduate•11 years ago

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W4r3 - killer

No idea why, it just was. Need to gather up all my resources for W5. Extra day to recover or not? Is it better to take two days, or just get back on track and...

No idea why, it just was. Need to gather up all my resources for W5. Extra day t...

Fiwini

Graduate•11 years ago

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I'm on week 2 run 1 , done running outside , if I decide to use treadmill what setting would I use speed incline ?

Rockette

•11 years ago

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He's Fallen In The Water!

A pic from the Falkland Trail Runners' "Tufty Trail Run" on Sunday. I tried to post a report but the system was having indigestion, and it seems too late......

A pic from the Falkland Trail Runners' "Tufty Trail Run" on Sunday. I tried to ...

Malcy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Absolute beginner

I'm going to try this for the first time today and I'm terrified! I'm hugely out of shape and very selfconcious. How did you all get through the first run?

I'm going to try this for the first time today and I'm terrified! I'm hugely out...

nomorecakepls

•11 years ago

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OMG, I've only gone and done it.....

It's Wednesday, that's work at home day, so that means up early for run day. Except today it was 'persisting down' (raining). Now I know I should just 'man up'...

It's Wednesday, that's work at home day, so that means up early for run day. Exc...

Nerdio

Graduate•11 years ago

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I can't believe I've completed week 4!

Week 4 Run 3 in the bag! The old legs felt a bit heavy, but I took it slowly, employed my distraction techniques and also imagined my younger son was running...

Week 4 Run 3 in the bag! The old legs felt a bit heavy, but I took it slowly, em...

Hennith

Graduate•11 years ago

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I need the loo!

I have just graduated, but will not be running until I have recovered from an operation, but I was desperate for the loo (not talking a pee here! - sorry...

I have just graduated, but will not be running until I have recovered from an op...

scruttons

Graduate•11 years ago

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W3 R1

Finally managed to do this run. The first time i pulled out at the 2 min mark of the final 3 min run, but this time paced myself and kept saying slow down as...

Finally managed to do this run. The first time i pulled out at the 2 min mark o...

SewingBee123A

Graduate•11 years ago

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Heart rate monitors

I've been running for seven months now, averaging 15-20km a week. I love it and I am excited to be doing the British Heart Foundation 10km in Hyde Park on...

I've been running for seven months now, averaging 15-20km a week. I love it and ...

mehitabel

Graduate•11 years ago

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I'm on wk2r1 doing ok so far 4 a 55 yr old . Do I need to keep gym membership & what gym equipment should I use on rest days .

I've only been a gym member 6 wks & not very fit .

Rockette

•11 years ago

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VERRUCAS, ANYONE?

Hi I have a small crop of sore verrucas on the ball of my right foot, and one on my big toe. The doctor says that there is nothing he can do and that they will...

Hi I have a small crop of sore verrucas on the ball of my right foot, and one on...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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That's it. I've done it!

Last run if the programme this morning. Tried to get the conditions as 'right' as possible, but to be honest it was a wee bit of a slog. My legs felt very...

Last run if the programme this morning. Tried to get the conditions as 'right' a...

lizziebeth57

Graduate•11 years ago

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i did it! with a flypast of geese!

I woke up and asked myself if I felt like a lion or a mouse? A mouse came the reply. But with today being my graduation day I got up put my shoes and got out...

I woke up and asked myself if I felt like a lion or a mouse? A mouse came the re...

deb54

Graduate•11 years ago

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Garmin VS IPhone

I've tried several running apps on my iphone and the GPS fails on me, I've been toying with the idea of getting a garmin and my hand twitched over an eBay...

I've tried several running apps on my iphone and the GPS fails on me, I've been ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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W6R3 Whoopee - singing in the rain!

I avoided W6R3 two days ago and re-ran run 2 with the excuse that I didn't have the time :) . Anyhow, took myself in hand this morning - up at 6am, out and...

I avoided W6R3 two days ago and re-ran run 2 with the excuse that I didn't have ...

Funnygirl3

Graduate•11 years ago

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What's the coolest place you've run? Going to Siem Reap next week...

After 3 long weeks (thanks bronchitis!) I finally finished week 4, and tonight will be attempting my first visit on week 5. If it all goes well over the next...

After 3 long weeks (thanks bronchitis!) I finally finished week 4, and tonight w...

xeompho

•11 years ago

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Oh what a feeling it is indeed !

When I started on this program 9 weeks ago, I was so sure of not completing it, given my history of abandoning previous fitness programs. Yesterday, when I...

When I started on this program 9 weeks ago, I was so sure of not completing it, ...

g24169

•11 years ago

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What a difference a year makes

In September 2012 I'd been running for 6 months, I managed to run just shy of 50km over the course of the month at a an average of 7.6kph. This September...

In September 2012 I'd been running for 6 months, I managed to run just shy of 50...

crox

Graduate•11 years ago

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Uphill running?

Hi, where I live and plan to start the C to 5K is very hilly, there are very few flat places to run. As I mentioned in an earlier question, I'm 20 stone and...

Hi, where I live and plan to start the C to 5K is very hilly, there are very few...

OwenA

•11 years ago

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Decisions decisions........

Back at the beginning of August I ran a stonking parkrun, I set out to beat my PB and did, the reason? It was the one year anniversary of starting running....

Back at the beginning of August I ran a stonking parkrun, I set out to beat my P...

Beads

Graduate•11 years ago

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What distances are your short and long distance runs?

Hi was looking for some advice or tips really. I keep seeing post of people commenting on their short and long runs, I was just wandering what mileage or km...

Hi was looking for some advice or tips really. I keep seeing post of people comm...

Mrsbelt1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Heading home tomorrow and looking forward to cooler runs!

Hi All my fellow running friends l'm heading home tomorrow after 2 weeks of hot sunny weather. Managed 6 runs while I''ve been out here in Tunisia, nothing...

Hi All my fellow running friends l'm heading home tomorrow after 2 weeks of hot ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2013

week 1 done i am still alive

W4R1-amazing

Epic fail. Well, moderate fail at least!!

I've just done W4R2 . Breathing hasn't ever been a problem, its my legs, they feel like lead. Any suggestions?

Speed at last!!

Week 4 run 1 - I made it!

Week 2 Run 1 just done

Stubborn defeats stomach bug!

W4r3 - killer

I'm on week 2 run 1 , done running outside , if I decide to use treadmill what setting would I use speed incline ?

He's Fallen In The Water!

Absolute beginner

OMG, I've only gone and done it.....

I can't believe I've completed week 4!

I need the loo!

W3 R1

Heart rate monitors

I'm on wk2r1 doing ok so far 4 a 55 yr old . Do I need to keep gym membership & what gym equipment should I use on rest days .

VERRUCAS, ANYONE?

That's it. I've done it!

i did it! with a flypast of geese!

Garmin VS IPhone

W6R3 Whoopee - singing in the rain!

What's the coolest place you've run? Going to Siem Reap next week...

Oh what a feeling it is indeed !

What a difference a year makes

Uphill running?

Decisions decisions........

What distances are your short and long distance runs?

Heading home tomorrow and looking forward to cooler runs!

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