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Week 1 done

Yipee! It took me 5 runs in total because in the first 2 I only ran 5 and then 6 out of the 8 minutes but I've done it and completed the full 3rd run this...

Yipee! It took me 5 runs in total because in the first 2 I only ran 5 and then 6...

SexyBexy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Sharing my pain

So sad.....and yes, I know it's not the end of the world and there are people way worse than me....but 3 weeks ago I got told I had to stop running as I have...

So sad.....and yes, I know it's not the end of the world and there are people wa...

Lippie

•11 years ago

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Week 4 seemed like a big step up

I did my first week4 run last night on a treadmill at the gym. What can I say it felt tough but i did it so now I know I can get to week 5. I am still curious...

I did my first week4 run last night on a treadmill at the gym. What can I say it...

Cliff1805

•11 years ago

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Question.. In which week should I restart?

I need some advices.. I have been running until week 6 run 2, but I started to have painful cramps very often and I decided to go to the doctor.. he recomended...

I need some advices.. I have been running until week 6 run 2, but I started to h...

angelicalanz

•11 years ago

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week 6 finished

just finished run 3. 25 minutes feel like im floating can not stop grinnig . Hard work but i did it. Long runs till the end i think im going to like this...

just finished run 3. 25 minutes feel like im floating can not stop grinnig . Har...

ned63

Graduate•11 years ago

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Fed up

Developed a really bad ulcerated throat infection yesterday, its making me feel so tired and so I have had to abstain from my r.un for today. First time in...

Developed a really bad ulcerated throat infection yesterday, its making me feel ...

Burstcouch

Graduate•11 years ago

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First bad run of the programme - feeling deflated :(

Up until now, I have found every single run challenging, but have always managed to run for the entire time required. But tonight was a different story. I...

Up until now, I have found every single run challenging, but have always managed...

mugsy273

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4? - Check!

OMG! I believe that classes as SMASHING my previous best...50 seconds quicker over a mile. I'm now sub 13 minutes I mean that's nearly a proper running pace!

OMG! I believe that classes as SMASHING my previous best...50 seconds quicker ov...

Lazydaysinmay

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

Not much to report except that as much as I was dreading going out I did it!!!! yeah! I changed my route just because as it gets darker I want to avoid certain...

Not much to report except that as much as I was dreading going out I did it!!!! ...

mum2theboys

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 2 Day One Complete

Well had a week off between week one and week to due to being diagnosed with diabetes but have managed to come back and start off with week 2 day one and...

Well had a week off between week one and week to due to being diagnosed with dia...

caweeks

Graduate•11 years ago

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Common Running Injuries

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tygfuz

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8R2 - back to old route, much better than last run.

Thanks for the words of advice from those who also found changing their route to be counterproductive. With the longer running times I thought running on...

Thanks for the words of advice from those who also found changing their route to...

LuvinManitoba

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

Gutted....sore knee :(

the weirdest thing.....currently on week 4, did nothing on Monday but woke up on Tuesday with a real pain down the inside of my knee. had ligament damage...

the weirdest thing.....currently on week 4, did nothing on Monday but woke up on...

Moosetgoose

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 8 done!

Did week 8 run 3 today, not much to report really. I will probably have to change my route soon because the trail I run on is getting very muddy now. It's a...

Did week 8 run 3 today, not much to report really. I will probably have to chang...

Lwwitch

Graduate•11 years ago

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Abs advice in post C25K podcasts.

Right! In these podcasts Laura suggests briefly to use your abs to keep you upright when running. I have to remind myself not to lean forward when running....

Right! In these podcasts Laura suggests briefly to use your abs to keep you upri...

flossieflyblow

Graduate•11 years ago

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Stamina........C25K+ Podcast.

Have finally tried all C25K podcasts. This afternoon I did 'Stamina'. This started with the usual 5 minute warm-up walk before running for 10 minutes at 158...

Have finally tried all C25K podcasts. This afternoon I did 'Stamina'. This star...

flossieflyblow

Graduate•11 years ago

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So close! But I just don't think I'll make it...

I have just finshed w8! And due to graduate this time next week. I have been managing just over 4k in 28 mins and was really keen to get to 4.5k in week 8....

I have just finshed w8! And due to graduate this time next week. I have been man...

ReyC

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 3

I have just started Week 3 and its a bit jump! 3 mins isnt alot I know but it is when you arent too used to running! I want to do this, but struggle with...

I have just started Week 3 and its a bit jump! 3 mins isnt alot I know but it is...

debbiesilv

•11 years ago

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Back to the beginning

I'm feeling a bit pleased with myself for picking this up again after an epic fail and a bit embarrassed at my giving up last time around. Spurred on by a...

I'm feeling a bit pleased with myself for picking this up again after an epic fa...

SexyBexy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back in the park!

I have started the program during the summer, managed to do fantastic runs on the beach but stopped for a couple of months after that. I have slowly started to...

I have started the program during the summer, managed to do fantastic runs on th...

art_mon

•11 years ago

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question about parkruns...

I am doing w8r3 today - aiming to graduate this time next week! I have been thinking about the great 'what next' and have been considering my local parkrun. I...

I am doing w8r3 today - aiming to graduate this time next week! I have been thin...

ReyC

Graduate•11 years ago

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Confidence issues...

I started really well on the couch to 5k but stopped after about week 7. I have tried to run without the plan but I am really struggling. I think I stopped...

I started really well on the couch to 5k but stopped after about week 7. I have...

lovingrunning

Graduate•11 years ago

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Does music come with the podcasts?

I noticed yesterday a few people talking about the music that comes with Laura and her chatting ...... I dont have any music on my podcasts! Am I missing...

I noticed yesterday a few people talking about the music that comes with Laura a...

DJM31

•11 years ago

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Post Dated - How Do You Tell When a post or Question was Submitted ?

If you look at old posts the site lists how old e.g. 1 hour / day / week or month ago. Is there a way of telling the date the post was made ?

If you look at old posts the site lists how old e.g. 1 hour / day / week or mont...

runningnotwalking

Graduate•11 years ago

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Is anyone a member of Kings Heath running club in Birmingham?

As the dark nights are here, I would prefer to have "safety in numbers" and run with others rather than by myself. However, I am nervous about joining a...

As the dark nights are here, I would prefer to have "safety in numbers" and run ...

tmc1701

Graduate•11 years ago

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having a goal again is great

Having joined the pre-Christmas Goal challenge, I set off on my first run of the week later than expected and with the gremlins sitting firmly on my shoulder....

Having joined the pre-Christmas Goal challenge, I set off on my first run of the...

susan22

Graduate•11 years ago

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10 k

done my 10 k race on sun finished 58 04 well chuffed but wouldnt have dne it or got on to running if a had not found this c25k and laura in my ear more...

done my 10 k race on sun finished 58 04 well chuffed but wouldnt have dne it or...

moger

Graduate•11 years ago

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A little concerned....

Hi there everyone, so keen to succeed in this :) But second week in, first run and since completing it, the back of my leg, behind my knee is sore :( Stretched...

Hi there everyone, so keen to succeed in this :) But second week in, first run a...

DJM31

•11 years ago

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shin splints??

i've built myself up to running 6k then 7k then 8k a week later, i thought i'd just go for a short run tonight as i think i've pushed myself enough over the...

i've built myself up to running 6k then 7k then 8k a week later, i thought i'd j...

chickens01

Graduate•11 years ago

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Android C25K Change 4 Life?? Please help.

The C25K app has been launched on apple weeks ago it was promised it would be coming to android within 7 days. Still can't find it on Google play store. I've...

The C25K app has been launched on apple weeks ago it was promised it would be co...

laj1987

Graduate•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2013

Week 1 done

Sharing my pain

Week 4 seemed like a big step up

Question.. In which week should I restart?

week 6 finished

Fed up

First bad run of the programme - feeling deflated :(

Week 4? - Check!

Week 7 Run 1

Week 2 Day One Complete

Common Running Injuries

W8R2 - back to old route, much better than last run.

Gutted....sore knee :(

Week 8 done!

Abs advice in post C25K podcasts.

Stamina........C25K+ Podcast.

So close! But I just don't think I'll make it...

week 3

Back to the beginning

Back in the park!

question about parkruns...

Confidence issues...

Does music come with the podcasts?

Post Dated - How Do You Tell When a post or Question was Submitted ?

Is anyone a member of Kings Heath running club in Birmingham?

having a goal again is great

10 k

A little concerned....

shin splints??

Android C25K Change 4 Life?? Please help.

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