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On Week 6 and sudden back pain

So I am feeling very sorry for myself today - I completed Run 1 of Week 6 last night and no issues but I have woken up this morning with major back pain - I...

So I am feeling very sorry for myself today - I completed Run 1 of Week 6 last n...

joannecb

•10 years ago

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Disappointed

Have had to give week 9, run 2 a miss. Have done too much exercise since Saturday and my muscles hurt. I could probably manage bit it would be a bad run and...

Have had to give week 9, run 2 a miss. Have done too much exercise since Saturda...

Purplesparkle8

Graduate•10 years ago

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Another cracking run and PB's everywhere....

Went out for what was supposed to be an easy 10k run but decided i was going to do it in under an hour thanks to yesterdays achievement (only ran on...

Went out for what was supposed to be an easy 10k run but decided i was going to ...

littlehelen20

Graduate•10 years ago

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Runboomer

Graduate•10 years ago

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Waking up

At the moment I wake up in the morning instantly thinking either, 'Yay! It's a running day!', or, 'Oh, it's not a running day *sigh*‘

At the moment I wake up in the morning instantly thinking either, 'Yay! It's a r...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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Sitting creating a playlist for Week 8 Run 1 the reboot has got me thinking...

...dangerous I know. Thinking whatever next? Sad to say I am ditching Laura again to get me through week 8, I really have a problem with the time checks -...

...dangerous I know. Thinking whatever next? Sad to say I am ditching Laura aga...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R3

So today was finally the day I had been dreading since the beginning. I had taken a weekend off for a cold, repeated R2 to allow myself a fighting chance, but...

So today was finally the day I had been dreading since the beginning. I had take...

Rignold

•10 years ago

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W8r2-hard work but a joy!

Up and at 'em and out running by 6am. (Second run in the beautiful ugly new shoes). Followed KittyKat007's advice and got some Tubigrip to support the ancient...

Up and at 'em and out running by 6am. (Second run in the beautiful ugly new shoe...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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Is anybody using Nike+ app?

Hi all, does anyone use the nike app for running? Does it work ok? Somebody knows if there is a group there with others C25K runners? tks!

Hi all, does anyone use the nike app for running? Does it work ok? Somebody know...

anadelsur

•10 years ago

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Sadly slacking again.... but have a plan.

Week 9 is looming again, and once more, been struck down with illness, so not been able to get out and finish. Not done anything for about 10 days now apart...

Week 9 is looming again, and once more, been struck down with illness, so not be...

caro8642

•10 years ago

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Update - week one, run 2

Thank you all so much for the support on my first post. Monday I started c25k and could only run one of the running sections. My feet hurt and I felt poop....

Thank you all so much for the support on my first post. Monday I started c25k an...

womblefruit

•10 years ago

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How long to rest ?

For the last few weeks, I've had a bit of a niggly hip. I put it down to a muscle complaining about being expected to work. Then last Thursday I stupidly hurt...

For the last few weeks, I've had a bit of a niggly hip. I put it down to a muscl...

ajwyld

Graduate•10 years ago

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Music instead of Laura's encouragement?

Just about to start wk7, all timed runs now. I was thinking of making a play list on my phone of music that has the beat that I am happy to keep my pace at....

Just about to start wk7, all timed runs now. I was thinking of making a play li...

Jol_Keen

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hiya all - 2nd time of trying the C25K and tonight is W5 Run 2!!!!! Does anyone run with "light" weights in their hands to try and tone up

the bingo wings!!!!!

Burkey

•10 years ago

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I built a boat once

Many years ago, I built a boat - quite a big one. When it was close to being finished, a lot of people came up to me and said "Gee-- did you build that??. How...

Many years ago, I built a boat - quite a big one. When it was close to being fin...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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So close to my sub 30min 5k!

This actually happened last week, but I didn't get round to posting.. I have moaned a lot about wanting to get faster and as a result have taken up doing...

This actually happened last week, but I didn't get round to posting.. I have mo...

ReyC

Graduate•10 years ago

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Dreading Week 5 Days Two and Three

Did my three lots of five minute runs on Monday which was okay, though the first five minutes run was a but ugh because it was ever so slightly uphill, and...

Did my three lots of five minute runs on Monday which was okay, though the first...

Far2Fat4ThatDress

Graduate•10 years ago

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W2R2 done in the beautiful sunshine...... but then panic set in

Morning lovely people. I hope the sun is shining wherever you are today. A beautiful early morning "run" completed :-) But! Just at the end of the podcast...

Morning lovely people. I hope the sun is shining wherever you are today. A beaut...

madcow_lala

•10 years ago

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Body Clock-What makes you tick

I read the above article on the BBC News website yesterday morning and it has made me feel very anxious about going for my early morning run. Apparently it...

I read the above article on the BBC News website yesterday morning and it has m...

carerof

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 and I must be a madman because of this heat

Currently in California we are having a small heat wave, just in time to start my Week 8 runs of course. Today we topped off at 34C but I was damned and...

Currently in California we are having a small heat wave, just in time to start m...

Shadowmichael

Graduate•10 years ago

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After a horrible week of illness, exams and family problems, I'm back and off for my W6R2 tomorrow!

Well, it's been a horrible week! I've had exams galore, been ill and had to sort out various family issues, meaning that I haven't been able run really since...

Well, it's been a horrible week! I've had exams galore, been ill and had to sort...

Debs972

•10 years ago

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A bit deflated,my runs are not what I thought they were :(

I have been running for 2 years now (can't believe it) I have a 5K, 7.5K and a 10K route. Until recently I thought I was running 5K comfortably in 34 mins or...

I have been running for 2 years now (can't believe it) I have a 5K, 7.5K and a 1...

vengadriver

Graduate•10 years ago

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23k done and No further for me!!

Long run was postponed yesterday due to a long hospital appointment. Nothing serious.. just normal waiting times. Anyway OCD kicks in again and cannot possibly...

Long run was postponed yesterday due to a long hospital appointment. Nothing ser...

carole01

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hmm running whilst maintaining a conversation on the phone and keeping pace at 6mins/km...So proud!! :D even if the boyf thought i was nuts!

So i was struggling to fit in a run today but then due to not actually having much to do to my assignment till see the lecturer tomoz I could fit 1 in. Made my...

So i was struggling to fit in a run today but then due to not actually having mu...

littlehelen20

Graduate•10 years ago

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Sore! :-(

Hi all, I did a big hill walk on Saturday and then Sunday did my 30 minute run (week 9, run 1). I woke up yesterday pretty sore but played some tennis last...

Hi all, I did a big hill walk on Saturday and then Sunday did my 30 minute run (...

Purplesparkle8

Graduate•10 years ago

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“Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus"

Never tickle a sleeping dragon or underestimate the powers that be. Have to go behind the enemy lines on Fri to speak to (unknowing) informant. Must be alert...

Never tickle a sleeping dragon or underestimate the powers that be. Have to go b...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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I've done it! Badge please! :)

Third run of week 9 was done this evening. :) Not as wonderful a run as the first of the week, not as gloriously wet as the second when I went out in the...

Third run of week 9 was done this evening. :) Not as wonderful a run as the fi...

revruns

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 ... With darling daughter & her running fake tan!

Well we went for it... Run 2 week 8. My gorgeous girl is home from uni so came with me. So funny that her fake tan started to run too as she started to...

Well we went for it... Run 2 week 8. My gorgeous girl is home from uni so came ...

JustLisa

Graduate•10 years ago

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Does it get easier??

I have just completed W8R1, but I still find it a battle between wanting to stop and trying to push myself to continue. I imagined it would have felt easier by...

I have just completed W8R1, but I still find it a battle between wanting to stop...

puddy20

•10 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 Outside Done!!

I did it! After the first 5 minute run I was worried I wouldn't be able to do the last one but I did and I feel very happy! I even had a heavy jacket on...

I did it! After the first 5 minute run I was worried I wouldn't be able to do t...

PerkP14

•10 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2014

On Week 6 and sudden back pain

Disappointed

Another cracking run and PB's everywhere....

Chi Running

Waking up

Sitting creating a playlist for Week 8 Run 1 the reboot has got me thinking...

W5R3

W8r2-hard work but a joy!

Is anybody using Nike+ app?

Sadly slacking again.... but have a plan.

Update - week one, run 2

How long to rest ?

Music instead of Laura's encouragement?

Hiya all - 2nd time of trying the C25K and tonight is W5 Run 2!!!!! Does anyone run with "light" weights in their hands to try and tone up

I built a boat once

So close to my sub 30min 5k!

Dreading Week 5 Days Two and Three

W2R2 done in the beautiful sunshine...... but then panic set in

Body Clock-What makes you tick

Week 8 run 1 and I must be a madman because of this heat

After a horrible week of illness, exams and family problems, I'm back and off for my W6R2 tomorrow!

A bit deflated,my runs are not what I thought they were :(

23k done and No further for me!!

Hmm running whilst maintaining a conversation on the phone and keeping pace at 6mins/km...So proud!! :D even if the boyf thought i was nuts!

Sore! :-(

“Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus"

I've done it! Badge please! :)

Week 8 Run 2 ... With darling daughter & her running fake tan!

Does it get easier??

Week 4 Run 1 Outside Done!!

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