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Bye bye W3 and first outside run.

Hi all! W3 R3 done! This was my first outside run, all the previous were at the treadmill. But today was a beautiful autumn day, and I did it! I´m more tired...

Hi all! W3 R3 done! This was my first outside run, all the previous were at the ...

anadelsur

•10 years ago

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I have sex frequently my period usually comes on the 14 or 20 , mostly the 14 it hasn't came I haven't had any symptoms of pregnancy .

only sensitive to smell , dizziness , hunger , thirst , peeing a lot and tired Im scared to take a pregnancy test because I don't want it to say negative what...

only sensitive to smell , dizziness , hunger , thirst , peeing a lot and tired I...

tristian132

•10 years ago

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Couch to 5K W5, R3

I've just completed W5, R3 (20 minutes nonstop) and I just wanted to say, I can't believe I did it. I never thought I could run for that long nonstop and that...

I've just completed W5, R3 (20 minutes nonstop) and I just wanted to say, I can'...

Hepsychan

Graduate•10 years ago

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A couple of days off and week 8 starts tomorrow!

Haven't run for a couple of days (did wk7 r3 on Wednesday) and have had a couple of days rest due to giving blood for the first time on Thursday. It's...

Haven't run for a couple of days (did wk7 r3 on Wednesday) and have had a couple...

karlotta

Graduate•10 years ago

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Who dares wins

So, yesterday (Friday). In I strode, keeping the enemy oblivious with my nonchalance and lack of fear. The informant unknowingly gave away nhs secrets to help...

So, yesterday (Friday). In I strode, keeping the enemy oblivious with my nonchal...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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Success with speed

Did the speed podcast at 9.00 tonight and managed it through to the end......feels much better than having to give up.

Did the speed podcast at 9.00 tonight and managed it through to the end......fee...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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How many calories in midges???

Week 8 Run 3..... Hips still a tad sore & knees ache but off I went! Determine to finish week 8..... Oh my god I really need to learn to run with my mouth...

Week 8 Run 3..... Hips still a tad sore & knees ache but off I went! Determine t...

JustLisa

Graduate•10 years ago

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Run 5 week 3 tomorrow

I have completed so far almost religiously the C25k and I have what I would call the long run tomorrow so whilst my mind is kinda saying will I be able to do...

I have completed so far almost religiously the C25k and I have what I would call...

blunta

Graduate•10 years ago

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Ouch put my back out so no w7r3 in the morning.

After listening to everyone's advice on stiff shoulders I had a great run2 of week 7 and managed the 25 mins with no stiffness at all. Thanks everyone for the...

After listening to everyone's advice on stiff shoulders I had a great run2 of we...

Nellyharte

Graduate•10 years ago

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Goodbye Week 6 !

I did it , yay ! It was very warm and muggy here today, and I was humming and ah-ing a bit , its too warm to run blah, blah. Im so so glad I went and did it....

I did it , yay ! It was very warm and muggy here today, and I was humming and ah...

poppypug

Graduate•10 years ago

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Thought I'd never see the day.....W5R3

Well managed a full 20 mins running and feel so pleased with myself. I was totally dreading the jump from 8 to 20 - madness! For the first time I ran outside...

Well managed a full 20 mins running and feel so pleased with myself. I was total...

Midlifecat

•10 years ago

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Just completed wk 8

Have to admit it was pretty hard going today and this wasn't helped by the very warm afternoon. Absolutely delighted to get this far as 8 wks ago running for 1...

Have to admit it was pretty hard going today and this wasn't helped by the very ...

getfitgran

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6R1

Well I had read lots of people saying that W6R1 and 2 were much harder than they expected after nailing the 20 mins of W5R3, but I felt pretty confident...

Well I had read lots of people saying that W6R1 and 2 were much harder than they...

Rignold

•10 years ago

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Hi everyone! I haven't had much time to post lately...

It's been a busy time, as well as working, dog walking etc, I have been frantically trying to finish a huge examinable assignment for my OU course and haven't...

It's been a busy time, as well as working, dog walking etc, I have been frantica...

YJB1

Graduate•10 years ago

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Me and my PT

I haven't posted a report since I signed up with my personal trainer but I can finally announce that it has been money well spent. Until today I had been...

I haven't posted a report since I signed up with my personal trainer but I can f...

turnturtle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Stomach infection! On W7R3! Stopped! :(

I am so close to graduating and stomach infection has stopped me in my way! I will definitely rise again and very soon!

I am so close to graduating and stomach infection has stopped me in my way! I w...

surbhidec24

Graduate•10 years ago

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W7R3 - Done!

What can I say - it wasn't pretty and it wasn't fast but its done! After a nightmare run on Monday I thought Thursday had to be better and no it wasn't!...

What can I say - it wasn't pretty and it wasn't fast but its done! After a night...

lynb02

Graduate•10 years ago

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First run of Week 5... struggling with breathing?

I noticed this with my last run of week 4 too. I am fine for most of the session (breathing in through nose, out through mouth slowly) but by the time I get to...

I noticed this with my last run of week 4 too. I am fine for most of the session...

Icahlua

•10 years ago

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Am I opening myself up to fail by making several changes all at the same time??

I have 11 weeks until I go on holiday for which I would love to lose 1.5 - 2 stones for. I'm 42, love the wrong types of food and don't really do any...

I have 11 weeks until I go on holiday for which I would love to lose 1.5 - 2 sto...

stephie71

•10 years ago

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Wk 7 Run1

Completed, still gasping great lung-fulls of air at the end of the run and my thighs are real tired but ran the 25minutes. Didn't listen to Laura had music at...

Completed, still gasping great lung-fulls of air at the end of the run and my th...

Jol_Keen

Graduate•10 years ago

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W7

Still not been out for W7R2 as felt drained and ill all week....hopefully I will be up to it in the next few days. I think I will start afresh on Monday and...

Still not been out for W7R2 as felt drained and ill all week....hopefully I will...

NatC25Kiskillingme

•10 years ago

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Crap run, but STUNNING WALK

Sorry for the language, but this morning's run was pitiful. No energy, tired legs, headache (no wine), half a banana and a cup of tea. I could only manage 5...

Sorry for the language, but this morning's run was pitiful. No energy, tired leg...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Just started - Again!!!!

After initially starting eight months ago, doing the three runs in W1 then then packing it up I just resigned myself to the fact that I couldn't run. Looking...

After initially starting eight months ago, doing the three runs in W1 then then ...

Lorraine1108

•10 years ago

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What a lovely morning!

What a lovely morning to tackle W5R3 - and I did it!!! 20 minutes running who'd have thought it! I am so annoyed though as I was in town post run, and my ankle...

What a lovely morning to tackle W5R3 - and I did it!!! 20 minutes running who'd ...

lottidog1

•10 years ago

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The infamous 'bad run' syndrome

Well that was grim! I was really looking forward to my run last night but it was awful! It hurt, my breathing was all ragged, I kept getting a stitch and the...

Well that was grim! I was really looking forward to my run last night but it was...

TurboTortoise

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 - Done. Ran at 6.8 mph for all but the last 2 mins where I dropped to 6.3mph. Very high max heart rate 190 should I be worried

Great sense of achievement in running for 20 mins non-stop but max heart rate went to 190 and average was 157. Should I be worried? Having never really been...

Great sense of achievement in running for 20 mins non-stop but max heart rate we...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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I can't believe it - Idid it - I really did it!!!

20 mins non-stop. Week 5 Run 3. Now I really believe I can get to 5K.....

runningphobe_no_more

Graduate•10 years ago

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Finished!!! :)

Hi = 9 weeks ago I could not run to catch a bus... I have just turned 49, never run in my life and I saw an email at work back in March that mentioned...

Hi = 9 weeks ago I could not run to catch a bus... I have just turned 49, never ...

JeanieL

Graduate•10 years ago

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Haha! Week 3 Run 3 all done

Back from gym, had shower, now eating oats and banana for breakfast, even found myself dancing in front of the mirror, how great is that !

Back from gym, had shower, now eating oats and banana for breakfast, even found ...

pastort

•10 years ago

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Week Seven, Run Three: No Laura for Me!

Greetings of the morn, my dearest fellow C25Kers. And what a nice, bright sunny morn it is too. :-) Well, this morning's run was quite interesting. I ran...

Greetings of the morn, my dearest fellow C25Kers. And what a nice, bright sunny ...

Miles_Yonder

Graduate•10 years ago

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All posts for May 2014

Bye bye W3 and first outside run.

I have sex frequently my period usually comes on the 14 or 20 , mostly the 14 it hasn't came I haven't had any symptoms of pregnancy .

Couch to 5K W5, R3

A couple of days off and week 8 starts tomorrow!

Who dares wins

Success with speed

How many calories in midges???

Run 5 week 3 tomorrow

Ouch put my back out so no w7r3 in the morning.

Goodbye Week 6 !

Thought I'd never see the day.....W5R3

Just completed wk 8

W6R1

Hi everyone! I haven't had much time to post lately...

Me and my PT

Stomach infection! On W7R3! Stopped! :(

W7R3 - Done!

First run of Week 5... struggling with breathing?

Am I opening myself up to fail by making several changes all at the same time??

Wk 7 Run1

W7

Crap run, but STUNNING WALK

Just started - Again!!!!

What a lovely morning!

The infamous 'bad run' syndrome

Week 5 run 3 - Done. Ran at 6.8 mph for all but the last 2 mins where I dropped to 6.3mph. Very high max heart rate 190 should I be worried

I can't believe it - Idid it - I really did it!!!

Finished!!! :)

Haha! Week 3 Run 3 all done

Week Seven, Run Three: No Laura for Me!

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