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Week Eight Run Three: Early Mornings + Pouring Rain = Happy Runner

^^^^^ Soggy shoes, are soggy. Good morning, dearest fellow C25Kers! And what a morning: it's downporious! YAY! :D As perchance you can tell, it rained. Well,...

^^^^^ Soggy shoes, are soggy. Good morning, dearest fellow C25Kers! And what a ...

Miles_Yonder

Graduate•10 years ago

45 Replies

City 5k

Is anyone else doing the City 5k in London in July? Received my official invite yesterday. The distance doesn't concern me, but it will be the first time I've...

Is anyone else doing the City 5k in London in July? Received my official invite ...

Rob_and_his_westie

Graduate•10 years ago

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I promise that I will do my best

As a leader I failed yesterday. I will improve or you'll send me back to Cubs. 6/3 will be done on Friday.

As a leader I failed yesterday. I will improve or you'll send me back to Cubs. 6...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

21 Replies

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Progress

I just spent 20 mins drafting a short progress report and accidentally deleted it!!! the long and short of it is I am on W2R3 tomorrow and really starting to...

I just spent 20 mins drafting a short progress report and accidentally deleted i...

unikorn01

•10 years ago

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I did my first c25k session and my chest was hurting so I only managed 5 runs. Is that normal?

I'm 42 and unfit but recently my blood pressure was deemed normal.

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Excited about beginning W6 tomorrow morning but in a quandry..

I'm still on a high after completing W5R3 Wednesday morning - really proud of myself as I have never run before or been vaguely sporty, so this is a real...

I'm still on a high after completing W5R3 Wednesday morning - really proud of my...

pinkangel16

Graduate•10 years ago

9 Replies

W7R1

I put it off all morning because I hardly got any sleep with a razor blade sore throat last night (which I still have), but I found an article saying a study...

I put it off all morning because I hardly got any sleep with a razor blade sore ...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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Feeling disappointed - so close and yet so far.

Today should be w9r2 but alas not. I haven't been feeling great the last few days, no appetite and hardly eating and when I do it well I'll let you fill in...

Today should be w9r2 but alas not. I haven't been feeling great the last few da...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

25 Replies

New to here, due to do week 6 run 2!

Hi all, been reading many posts and replies and thought I would post as you all seem so friendly and helpful! I was due to do the second run of week six today...

Hi all, been reading many posts and replies and thought I would post as you all ...

emmalouise80

Graduate•10 years ago

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Graduation-so near yet so far!

Should have done w9r2 today but, as I'm taking 2days rest between run because of my ancient knees, was going to do it tomorrow. However I must have really...

Should have done w9r2 today but, as I'm taking 2days rest between run because of...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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The duck-run.

I met my new PT for the first time on Monday. He videoed me both running and walking and then informed me ( and after seeing the video I could not disagree)...

I met my new PT for the first time on Monday. He videoed me both running and wa...

turnturtle

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R2 Tears and Tantrums

yesterday i ran my second run on week 5. It started of ok but about 4 min into first run my body was screaming Stop, as laura said it was a mental challenge i...

yesterday i ran my second run on week 5. It started of ok but about 4 min into f...

alibags

•10 years ago

9 Replies

When does the music start?

I've downloaded all the podcasts and just finished week four but no music yet! When does it start?

I've downloaded all the podcasts and just finished week four but no music yet! W...

Bobbycat1

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Another one bites the dust!

Just completed run 2 of week 5! Didn't find it too bad but was glad when I finished it. Managed to pick up a bit of speed at one point when a couple of...

Just completed run 2 of week 5! Didn't find it too bad but was glad when I fini...

Running66

Graduate•10 years ago

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Omg.......week 9 run 3. I've only gone and done it

I am so pleased with myself. 9 weeks ago I thought I'd die after 60 seconds of running and today I ran for 35 mins. I carried on going once the warm down...

I am so pleased with myself. 9 weeks ago I thought I'd die after 60 seconds of r...

chappamaddog

Graduate•10 years ago

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First week post graduate running

I was elated to graduate c25k last saturday, it felt such a real achievement to be able to run for 30 mins non stop! But the magical 5k seemed a long way off!...

I was elated to graduate c25k last saturday, it felt such a real achievement to ...

runningmummy71

Graduate•10 years ago

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First half marathon - advice / info request

Hi, I graduated just before Christmas and have now been lucky enough (aherm) to get a place in my hometown's first ever half marathon (only 2000 places, which...

Hi, I graduated just before Christmas and have now been lucky enough (aherm) to...

Sedw

Graduate•10 years ago

10 Replies

Trainer Advice Please!

Hi all, I'm hoping someone can advise me. I completed the first week of C25K on Monday. I really enjoyed it but I found that my knees really hurt after the 3rd...

Hi all, I'm hoping someone can advise me. I completed the first week of C25K on ...

Hoopla

•10 years ago

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I did it!!

It wasn't easy but I did it. As promised in my last post I went out with some trepidation & redid my failed wk3r3 this morning in the park, phew.Now back home...

It wasn't easy but I did it. As promised in my last post I went out with some tr...

Hidden

•10 years ago

1 Reply

To run 5k -----

you have to run 10K! I read that somewhere but didn't understand it. This past week I ran 10K for the second time in my life (run /walk 2mins/1min) in a...

you have to run 10K! I read that somewhere but didn't understand it. This pas...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 completed

Ok, following on from my last post I have now completed the last of the run walk run elements of couch to 5k. Had a sneak peak at the next runs and now know...

Ok, following on from my last post I have now completed the last of the run walk...

blunta

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Is there a list of the tracks used on the podcasts so I can download and make my own playlist?

I would like to know if there is a playlist of the music on the podcasts so that I can download some of the tracks and make my own playlist as I have got to...

I would like to know if there is a playlist of the music on the podcasts so that...

lottidog1

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Week 6 run 3 - I managed it! I am a runner

As others have said I found it really tough after the 5 min walk I set my speed to 6.7mph, incline 2 and started pounding. 2 mins in the little gremlins...

As others have said I found it really tough after the 5 min walk I set my speed ...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

9 Replies

Not a bad place to run...

Helsinki again today and 30 minutes of running early in the morning... lovely! B210K on Monday, hopefully Parkrun on Saturday... I'm hooked!

Helsinki again today and 30 minutes of running early in the morning... lovely! ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Totally terrified newbie - where there's blame there's a claim........right????

So, off on w5 r2 this morning, all well and excellent, no problems there. However, it seems that the powers that be have paved Dartmouth, not in gold but in...

So, off on w5 r2 this morning, all well and excellent, no problems there. Howeve...

e174

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 done and in the bag! Any other outside runners have problems with running in windy places?

I am so excited first of all. Run 2 of Week 9 completed and I actually managed to run a bit further today! I ran 3.68 km which was a wee bit further than I...

I am so excited first of all. Run 2 of Week 9 completed and I actually managed t...

Shadowmichael

Graduate•10 years ago

15 Replies

W9 r2 Done SUPER HAPPY

Had a brilliant run this morning. I actually felt like a runner. Was buzzing all day. Can't believe I have one run left till I graduate. I am so proud of...

Had a brilliant run this morning. I actually felt like a runner. Was buzzing all...

Laurae

Graduate•10 years ago

8 Replies

So far so good!

Just finished W1D2. I can't believe I made it. Feels good. Thanks to everyone's positive words here! And Laura of course! See you in 2 days!

Just finished W1D2. I can't believe I made it. Feels good. Thanks to everyone's ...

Burgdude

Graduate•10 years ago

8 Replies

Lauras music

I see lots of comments about the music on the app but I only ever get my own playlist how can I download Laura music?

I see lots of comments about the music on the app but I only ever get my own pla...

joannecb

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Ne quid nimis - except Soreen and Dodgers.

6/3 to run on Thursday am. Will need the starting triangle and I_will ready with the portable lap harp to keep me going to the end. Please have the Soreen...

6/3 to run on Thursday am. Will need the starting triangle and I_will ready with...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2014

Week Eight Run Three: Early Mornings + Pouring Rain = Happy Runner

City 5k

I promise that I will do my best

Progress

I did my first c25k session and my chest was hurting so I only managed 5 runs. Is that normal?

Excited about beginning W6 tomorrow morning but in a quandry..

W7R1

Feeling disappointed - so close and yet so far.

New to here, due to do week 6 run 2!

Graduation-so near yet so far!

The duck-run.

W5R2 Tears and Tantrums

When does the music start?

Another one bites the dust!

Omg.......week 9 run 3. I've only gone and done it

First week post graduate running

First half marathon - advice / info request

Trainer Advice Please!

I did it!!

To run 5k -----

Week 6 run 2 completed

Is there a list of the tracks used on the podcasts so I can download and make my own playlist?

Week 6 run 3 - I managed it! I am a runner

Not a bad place to run...

Totally terrified newbie - where there's blame there's a claim........right????

Week 9 Run 2 done and in the bag! Any other outside runners have problems with running in windy places?

W9 r2 Done SUPER HAPPY

So far so good!

Lauras music

Ne quid nimis - except Soreen and Dodgers.

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