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Week 5, Run 3 Completed!!! But Laura let me down big time!

So i set off this morning full of optimism, but a bit nervous of the prospect of running for 20mins non-stop. I fired up my iPhone app and a very chipper Laura...

So i set off this morning full of optimism, but a bit nervous of the prospect of...

karlotta

Graduate•10 years ago

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Morning fellow C25kers .....

Quick round up, Whos running today and what are you doing ? I am having a rest day today, after starting Week 5 yesterday, so I am just chilling out... Happy...

Quick round up, Whos running today and what are you doing ? I am having a rest d...

poppypug

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4 done, not as easy as I thought!

Another week ticked off. Slowed down a lot on the last 5 minutes, but made it...phew. I think I need to work on my technique as my right foot splays out a bit,...

Another week ticked off. Slowed down a lot on the last 5 minutes, but made it......

Runboomer

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6R2 done!

I'm starting to think that I may have found certain elements to trick my own mind after today's run. I wasn't feeling exceptionally my best this morning, I was...

I'm starting to think that I may have found certain elements to trick my own min...

Shadowmichael

Graduate•10 years ago

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break of dawn

greetings all hm training report so far this week ive done a 5k and run 9 miles on friday1hr.08 so that leaves a cheeky 13.2 for today its now six and ive...

greetings all hm training report so far this week ive done a 5k and run 9 miles...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6R3 today, very apprehensive. I completed W6R2 in 2 attempts, despite having run a full 20 successfully in one go last week..

Disappointed, scared and apprehensive about the 25 minute run :(

surbhidec24

Graduate•10 years ago

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Are injuries inevitable?

There is a lot of talk on here about people getting injured, Is that because everyone gets injured or just that the people who do get injured are blogging...

There is a lot of talk on here about people getting injured, Is that because eve...

stevo216

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 2. Tick!

I did it! Completed week 2 and even enjoyed it. I've ended week 2 on such a high that I'm not even worried about what week 3 holds (I know that may change on...

I did it! Completed week 2 and even enjoyed it. I've ended week 2 on such a high...

MightDieTrying

•10 years ago

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Oh my I started and survived

I brought all my stuff to start in January but due to many things I have now started. This am I woke at 6 and thought lets do it. First 60 secs was hard but...

I brought all my stuff to start in January but due to many things I have now sta...

CasFowler

•10 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 completed

Feeling ok struggled a little but happy and pleased I've done it!

Nicholacl

•10 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 completed!!!!

Today was the day that I had been equally looking forward to and dreading for a while- the 20 minute solid run of W5R3! Slightly nervous, I set off at a nice...

Today was the day that I had been equally looking forward to and dreading for a ...

Debs972

•10 years ago

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Parkrun booked!

Eek! I'll be on week 5 next week and I've just signed up for my first Parkrun. Not sure if I'll stick to the podcast for it or just see what I can manage....

Eek! I'll be on week 5 next week and I've just signed up for my first Parkrun. N...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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I caved and entered Race For Life!

I'd been mulling over entering a Race for Life, but had decided to wait until I'd at least finished week 5 before committing. Well week 5, run three will be...

I'd been mulling over entering a Race for Life, but had decided to wait until I'...

karlotta

Graduate•10 years ago

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Are parkrun times for NHS C25K runners still put on here?

I remember seeing some time ago that someone posted times on for those who did parkruns today. Does that still happen? Would be interested to see how others...

I remember seeing some time ago that someone posted times on for those who did p...

Jenster

Graduate•10 years ago

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First parkrun

Yay, I did my first ever parkrun today at Endcliffe Park in sheffield. Although over 30 people finished after me, 492 people finished in front of me! Anyway,...

Yay, I did my first ever parkrun today at Endcliffe Park in sheffield. Although ...

Jenster

Graduate•10 years ago

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Finished week 5!

Like a bunch of people this week, I finished week five -- including the dreaded run 3! I struggled a lot, and my entire body feels tired now, but I'm really...

Like a bunch of people this week, I finished week five -- including the dreaded ...

EmB24

Graduate•10 years ago

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So just what sort of animal are you?

Such a beautiful morning for a run - bright sunshine, fluffy white clouds but a cool breeze still to stop me expiring with heat. A skylark was soaring over the...

Such a beautiful morning for a run - bright sunshine, fluffy white clouds but a ...

Ullyrunner

Graduate•10 years ago

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First park run today at Fritton lake

Only just started running when I was challenged to do a park run. Felt very nervous this morning and only got though it as my husband ran with me, encouraging...

Only just started running when I was challenged to do a park run. Felt very nerv...

Gojo

•10 years ago

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Stepping Stones

Graduated earlier this week and tried the Stepping Stones podcast today for the first time and I loved it. It took a while to get into the rhythm - the first...

Graduated earlier this week and tried the Stepping Stones podcast today for the ...

dawnrunner

Graduate•10 years ago

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Didn't realise I was haggling!

Stopped off at our local running shop to see if they could provide some support for my inward-leaning feet (pronating or something). They sold me my first...

Stopped off at our local running shop to see if they could provide some support ...

moonmar

Graduate•10 years ago

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Sprained ankle better - need advice on where to start.

I completed W5R3 nearly 6 weeks ago now, but managed to badly sprain my ankle somehow and have not run since. I think it's very nearly back to normal (just...

I completed W5R3 nearly 6 weeks ago now, but managed to badly sprain my ankle so...

MrsClooney

•10 years ago

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Sore chest day after run?

I've only got to W1R2, but on both my rest days it has felt like my heart was sore, is this possible or likely to be intercostal muscles aching? I'm a bit...

I've only got to W1R2, but on both my rest days it has felt like my heart was so...

Queeniescakes

•10 years ago

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Got Laura, the slavedriver, back.

Well, I went out today to have my first try at Stepping Stones. It was great to have Laura back as I can't run without a podcast but, by golly, she was...

Well, I went out today to have my first try at Stepping Stones. It was great to...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Parkrun No3

Well... Seconds after I started my bra broke! I'm not a small girl and really need my scaffolding. My sports bra cost me £50! My underwire come out!!! So I...

Well... Seconds after I started my bra broke! I'm not a small girl and really ne...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 2 run 3 Very hard work

Completed run w2r3 and boy was it hard , my daughter has decided to run with me today ,she wanted to pick up were I was on the program but being half my age...

Completed run w2r3 and boy was it hard , my daughter has decided to run with me ...

alibags

•10 years ago

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Week 5 session 3 completed.

Week 5 session 3 completed. I can run for 20 minutes now. I am very proud of myself as 5 weeks ago I couldnt and wouldnt run for the bus!

Week 5 session 3 completed. I can run for 20 minutes now. I am very proud of m...

Sausagepot

•10 years ago

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Gait analysis done - glad I did!

So now that I'm increasing the miles training for the great north run I decided it was time for gait analysis. I'd been running in a neutral shoe sold to me by...

So now that I'm increasing the miles training for the great north run I decided ...

Lovefood1984

Graduate•10 years ago

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Parkrun in 26:02 - A frustrating week due to tight calves

Hi all Before talking about today's Parkrun here is an update on my Half Marathon training. Since last Sundays 10km in just under 50 minutes I have had very...

Hi all Before talking about today's Parkrun here is an update on my Half Marath...

Aftabs

Graduate•10 years ago

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MY RICHMOND PARKRUN RESULTS

This is such jolly fun isn't it?! Just had my results and they are ; 27'28sec - which matches my PB last run in July 2013. so extremely pleased with that. I...

This is such jolly fun isn't it?! Just had my results and they are ; 27'28sec ...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1....... Nailed it!!! Woohoooo

My breathing is still awful.... Thank heavens I can turn the music up so I don't have to listen to myself. The last few minutes I really had to push..... But...

My breathing is still awful.... Thank heavens I can turn the music up so I don't...

JustLisa

Graduate•10 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2014

Week 5, Run 3 Completed!!! But Laura let me down big time!

Morning fellow C25kers .....

Week 4 done, not as easy as I thought!

W6R2 done!

break of dawn

W6R3 today, very apprehensive. I completed W6R2 in 2 attempts, despite having run a full 20 successfully in one go last week..

Are injuries inevitable?

Week 2. Tick!

Oh my I started and survived

Week 2 run 1 completed

Week 5 Run 3 completed!!!!

Parkrun booked!

I caved and entered Race For Life!

Are parkrun times for NHS C25K runners still put on here?

First parkrun

Finished week 5!

So just what sort of animal are you?

First park run today at Fritton lake

Stepping Stones

Didn't realise I was haggling!

Sprained ankle better - need advice on where to start.

Sore chest day after run?

Got Laura, the slavedriver, back.

Parkrun No3

Week 2 run 3 Very hard work

Week 5 session 3 completed.

Gait analysis done - glad I did!

Parkrun in 26:02 - A frustrating week due to tight calves

MY RICHMOND PARKRUN RESULTS

Week 7 Run 1....... Nailed it!!! Woohoooo

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