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W4R1 complete

Never thought 4 weeks ago that I would ever be able to run for 5 minutes straight but in the heat of the early evening yesterday I managed it. Every new week...

Never thought 4 weeks ago that I would ever be able to run for 5 minutes straigh...

kermit81

Graduate•10 years ago

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WK 2 R1

Just finished Week 2 Run 1 I think I was having anxiety about it because I decided doing it first thing is best for me. So all night I kept having vivid dreams...

Just finished Week 2 Run 1 I think I was having anxiety about it because I decid...

Khillary

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1R2 - stream of consciousness

Thoughts that went through my head: - It's 5:30. Do I get up now or wait til 6? - It's 6 am. 5 more minutes. - 6.10. I could stay here and write the blog...

Thoughts that went through my head: - It's 5:30. Do I get up now or wait til 6?...

DiabolicalLiberty

•10 years ago

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Graduation WK 9 Run 2

Just completed WK 9 Run 2. Since I started this program I always heard suggestions of changing routes and places, to be honest I didn’t pay any attention to...

Just completed WK 9 Run 2. Since I started this program I always heard suggesti...

azharalkindi

Graduate•10 years ago

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Half Marathon training link

Common sense but great to have comfirmed: http://www.active.com/running/Articles/Your-Fool-Proof-Guide-to-Half-Marathon-Training.htm?cmp=17-7-6707 A great...

Common sense but great to have comfirmed: http://www.active.com/running/Article...

carole01

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Southend Half Marathon (tortoise version compared to Aftab!)

I am proud to say I completed the half marathon (perfectly described by Aftab) in the blazing sun (doesn't someone up there known I am ginger and don't do sun...

I am proud to say I completed the half marathon (perfectly described by Aftab) i...

Poppy2010

Graduate•10 years ago

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Where's my motivation gone?

Hi everyone, new girl on the block......... I started c25k last August with my long-suffering husband in a desperate attempt to be fit rather than fat. I...

Hi everyone, new girl on the block......... I started c25k last August with my...

runbaby

•10 years ago

9 Replies

My first ever race! 'Twas on the 9th June (2014)

For those of you who aren't acquainted with the Blaydon race song, 'twas on the 9th June is a famous line, it's a race ran from Newcastle city centre to...

For those of you who aren't acquainted with the Blaydon race song, 'twas on the ...

Lovefood1984

Graduate•10 years ago

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WK 2

Just about to start week two and the aching pain in my legs is really bad, should I be doing more warm up then what is done on the podcast? I know some ache is...

Just about to start week two and the aching pain in my legs is really bad, shoul...

Khillary

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running with a dog - highly recommended!

Accidentally had a 40 minute run yesterday (am supposed to be doing week 8) because I took my parent's beautiful little whippet-y dog. Haven't run with canine...

Accidentally had a 40 minute run yesterday (am supposed to be doing week 8) beca...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•10 years ago

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The Beacons of Minas Tirith! The Beacons are lit! Gondor calls for aid!

(Tuesday) My knights, my troops, my men, we march at dawn!

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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This is ridiculous but I just signed up for a 10K on Father's Day but have not trained other than just a few fans here and there.

The farthest I have run is 8 miles at a very comfortable and I do lots of cross training and consider myself fit. Do you think it's a good idea or should I...

The farthest I have run is 8 miles at a very comfortable and I do lots of cross ...

Dalitso4

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Hard going at the start?

Hi all, I have just completed the third run of week 6, i.e. 25 mins without a break. For some reason I found it very hard going.... mostly within the first 10...

Hi all, I have just completed the third run of week 6, i.e. 25 mins without a br...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Wk7r1 out doors!

Having gone back a run to enable to try outdoors after jogging on a treadmill, 25 minutes! non stop! Out doors! So pleased :) before I started this programme...

Having gone back a run to enable to try outdoors after jogging on a treadmill, 2...

Net68

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hasta la vista, Week 6!

So I'm just back from my 25 minute run and feeling amazing. I had to do runs 2 and 3 twice, so I've been set back almost a week, however I've done it :) just 6...

So I'm just back from my 25 minute run and feeling amazing. I had to do runs 2 a...

courtneymower

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Can I run 2apps at same time?

Does anyone know if you can run the c25k app with lauras guide on it at the same time as another app which monitors your route and performance? I tried but...

Does anyone know if you can run the c25k app with lauras guide on it at the same...

niczee

•10 years ago

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Week 4 done! !

Week 4 felt like a real step up but done and ticked off!!! Tomorrow week 5. Omg.Any tips??

Week 4 felt like a real step up but done and ticked off!!! Tomorrow week 5. Omg....

niczee

•10 years ago

5 Replies

R1W6 :(

This is the first run I have been unable to complete...absolutely gutted as was buzzing after completing R3W5! I have felt a little iffy at work this morning,...

This is the first run I have been unable to complete...absolutely gutted as was ...

browneyedgirl2008

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Week 7 completed

Hi everyone :) Another week bites the dust :) As regular readers of my weekly updates will know, I'm quite apprehensive before starting a new week and w7 was...

Hi everyone :) Another week bites the dust :) As regular readers of my weekly ...

paul2014

Graduate•10 years ago

19 Replies

The Head Gremlins didn't stand a chance

Having lurked for 8 weeks picking up advice, this is my first post having successfully completed W9R1 this morning. After less than 5 minutes the Head...

Having lurked for 8 weeks picking up advice, this is my first post having succes...

Walmers176

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

Mistake better go to spec savers !

My apologies every one , my previouse post earlier was wrong . It was raining & thundering & I thought my garmin said 32.17 when I've just checked my history...

My apologies every one , my previouse post earlier was wrong . It was raining &...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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Week5run1 and loved it :-)

Since starting again at week 3 I have found it hard. Just done week 5 run 1 and loved it, I felt like I could keep going but decided to stop so that I didn't...

Since starting again at week 3 I have found it hard. Just done week 5 run 1 and ...

Vixchile

Graduate•10 years ago

5 Replies

back up to 25 mins and looovin it! see ya later laura!

having graduated yonks ago and then not running since (loooong story) Ive been building myself back up again right from week 1 run 1! Really glad I did it this...

having graduated yonks ago and then not running since (loooong story) Ive been b...

katywoo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Run, yomp and cream tea!

W8R1 in the bag! Staying with my cousin in Devon this week so did my 28 minute run down the Devon country lanes at 8 am this morning. Then dragged off to...

W8R1 in the bag! Staying with my cousin in Devon this week so did my 28 minute ...

Running66

Graduate•10 years ago

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Emotionally charged week!! THE WEDDING!!

I was going to run W8R1 on Thursday, but I had all the bride's family over for dinner the night before the wedding, I thought, maybe there will be time on...

I was going to run W8R1 on Thursday, but I had all the bride's family over for d...

lottidog1

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Good for the body & mind

I’m out of action as you already know My body’s not used to this going slow I’m getting depressed I thought yesterday before noon I’ve got to do something or...

I’m out of action as you already know My body’s not used to this going slow I’m ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

8 Replies

28 mins! I did it

Week 8 Run 1 today. Had a bad night and ended up running at mid-day rather than morning, which I don't like, but I made it. First run along the canal...

Week 8 Run 1 today. Had a bad night and ended up running at mid-day rather than...

runningphobe_no_more

Graduate•10 years ago

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W4R3! - wow! 16 minutes in total of running!

I changed the route in which i train today... not sure if it was a good idea or not. it was more challenging, but left me feeling like i need to do this week...

I changed the route in which i train today... not sure if it was a good idea or ...

lauraham

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Stepping stones

Did this for the first time & it resulted in my best 5k ever 32 .17 my best was 33.46 . Ooh just goes to show what I can do wi a little push . It was tough...

Did this for the first time & it resulted in my best 5k ever 32 .17 my best was ...

Rockette

•10 years ago

7 Replies

NHS C25K App FAIL!!!

W5D2 last week - supposed to have been 2 runs of 8mins seperated by a 5m walk. Anyway, I have learnt to trust the app but this time it seriously failed me! For...

W5D2 last week - supposed to have been 2 runs of 8mins seperated by a 5m walk. A...

cooombsy

Graduate•10 years ago

9 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2014

W4R1 complete

WK 2 R1

W1R2 - stream of consciousness

Graduation WK 9 Run 2

Half Marathon training link

Southend Half Marathon (tortoise version compared to Aftab!)

Where's my motivation gone?

My first ever race! 'Twas on the 9th June (2014)

WK 2

Running with a dog - highly recommended!

The Beacons of Minas Tirith! The Beacons are lit! Gondor calls for aid!

This is ridiculous but I just signed up for a 10K on Father's Day but have not trained other than just a few fans here and there.

Hard going at the start?

Wk7r1 out doors!

Hasta la vista, Week 6!

Can I run 2apps at same time?

Week 4 done! !

R1W6 :(

Week 7 completed

The Head Gremlins didn't stand a chance

Mistake better go to spec savers !

Week5run1 and loved it :-)

back up to 25 mins and looovin it! see ya later laura!

Run, yomp and cream tea!

Emotionally charged week!! THE WEDDING!!

Good for the body & mind

28 mins! I did it

W4R3! - wow! 16 minutes in total of running!

Stepping stones

NHS C25K App FAIL!!!

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