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2nd week

As you may know, I do the cto5k at the gym. last week, i was a bit blown out after my 3 times 60 seconds at level 6 on the static bike. This new week, I shall...

As you may know, I do the cto5k at the gym. last week, i was a bit blown out aft...

helingmic

•10 years ago

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Taking it outside, Mark 2!

So, following the disaster of Wednesday, I thought I'd give outside running another go. I reran Run 1 of week 6, following all your advice of slowing it down...

So, following the disaster of Wednesday, I thought I'd give outside running anot...

Mummy-Jill

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 3

I have made it to week 3 run 2 and so far it's going ok. I tried not to think too much about later weeks in the programme, but still find it hard to believe...

I have made it to week 3 run 2 and so far it's going ok. I tried not to think to...

Janet50

•10 years ago

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When do you run?

Hello everyone. This may be daft but if you run 3 times a week, there is more than one rest day between each run (if you include the weekend)! right? I seem...

Hello everyone. This may be daft but if you run 3 times a week, there is more t...

AmsterNancy

•10 years ago

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W4 R2

Thought it was time I said hello. I started this programme spurred on by my personal trainer (aka my very bossy and sometimes quite scary 15 year old...

Thought it was time I said hello. I started this programme spurred on by my pers...

weeble73

•10 years ago

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Completed my week 1 run 3

Can't believe I ditched running a few months ago :) Glad to be back on it and feeling the addiction starting to slowly kick it. The weather was in my favour...

Can't believe I ditched running a few months ago :) Glad to be back on it and fe...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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W9R2...tick..:D

...I can almost see the finish line!! Got out early (for me)...as we have a packed weekend working away (in the beautiful Glenisla overnight, but managed to...

...I can almost see the finish line!! Got out early (for me)...as we have a pa...

Tikiczocky

Graduate•10 years ago

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Furthest run

After realising my 5k time would be nothing special, as I'd been on hills etc again I decided to go for more distance and ended up pushing on to 7k! Can't...

After realising my 5k time would be nothing special, as I'd been on hills etc ag...

Mobo40runner

Graduate•10 years ago

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10K - 92 seconds away...

Evening all, Aussie here with another (yes, another) post race report. Today's race was only 6 days after the 8.2 miler and it's the 10K Riverside Run... a...

Evening all, Aussie here with another (yes, another) post race report. Today's r...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

just finished run 1 week 4 after the run this morning the first run was a bit tiring...but after the 2nd run I got my 2nd wind...felt great!!!!

just finished run 1 week 4 after the run this morning the first run was a bit ti...

adidas1961

Graduate•10 years ago

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7K CORKER!!

After yesterdays reports of a not too satisfactory run, todays outing was completely different. The chocolate roulade fumes that Mrs Dan had been making for...

After yesterdays reports of a not too satisfactory run, todays outing was comple...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Who listens to radio?

Hi All, I'm sure it was MilesYonder that commented recently that he listens to radio whilst running, does anyone else and what do you use to listen to it live...

Hi All, I'm sure it was MilesYonder that commented recently that he listens to r...

catchmeifucan

•10 years ago

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GOOD LUCK JUICY JU!

Here's wishing JuicyJu good luck on her ENORMOUS Half MArathon tomorrow - Sunday. Looking forward to hearing a news report from the circuit - to include...

Here's wishing JuicyJu good luck on her ENORMOUS Half MArathon tomorrow - Sunday...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hello :-)

Hi everyone, I have been lurking :-) and have found your posts and advice very useful. I began Week 1 on Monday and did my third 30 mins yesterday, I think it...

Hi everyone, I have been lurking :-) and have found your posts and advice very u...

Cara2007

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4 run1

Hiya, guess what??? I changed my route and decided to run to my old address in Paddington according to google maps it's 3.5 miles I jogged slowly and did not...

Hiya, guess what??? I changed my route and decided to run to my old address in P...

adidas1961

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running book - the best

If you like reading running books but want something not too technical but an adventure try 'Just a little run around the world' by Rosie Swale Pope I can...

If you like reading running books but want something not too technical but an ad...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Got a huge blister :(

Attempted w1d2 but trainers rubbed, they are new, but what's the best socks to wear to prevent shoes rubbing? :)

Attempted w1d2 but trainers rubbed, they are new, but what's the best socks to ...

Kbonirose

•10 years ago

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First run in 8 weeks!

Feeling good! Graduated back in June and was up to 8k by august but unfortunately pushed too hard and ended up with knee pain! Been resting and doing strength...

Feeling good! Graduated back in June and was up to 8k by august but unfortunatel...

Purplesparkle8

Graduate•10 years ago

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Saturday run

Had a great run around beautiful Cambridge this morning. I didn't set out to do any particular route or distance, just went out to enjoy my town. Along the...

Had a great run around beautiful Cambridge this morning. I didn't set out to do ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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W8R1 + a bit ... naughty me :-)

Feeling more optimistic today, I'm just back from my W8R1 with a big smile :-) Decided to take my own advice... Didn't run first thing (half asleep)... Had...

Feeling more optimistic today, I'm just back from my W8R1 with a big smile :-) ...

AndyD

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 done!

After the initial fears about my cals earlier in the week, delighted to get through this run today. Those last couple of minutes seemed to drag on a bit but...

After the initial fears about my cals earlier in the week, delighted to get thro...

Sc0ttyb

Graduate•10 years ago

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Restarted again

The last time I did a c25k was several months ago, going up to week 4. I decided to restart the process. I am currently at week 1 run 3 at the moment. I hope I...

The last time I did a c25k was several months ago, going up to week 4. I decided...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Nice run with Kara

Managed to keep up with my niece Kara. Rico came too and chased us the whole way round. No PBs but a fast sprint at the end. Who would have thought a 52 year...

Managed to keep up with my niece Kara. Rico came too and chased us the whole way...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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W7R3 Done

YAHOOO 3 runs 25 mins Big Tick :D all done Bit of a windy wet run but that didnt stop me :D and on the 2nd half was in a very good place :D :D still have to...

YAHOOO 3 runs 25 mins Big Tick :D all done Bit of a windy wet run but that didnt...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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graduation

I did it, W9 complete Can I have one of the graduation badges please?

chewwy

Graduate•10 years ago

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Bad Attack of Cramp

This mornings run was interrupted with cramp in left calf. First time this has happened. Tried to stretch it out by slowing down to just above walking pace....

This mornings run was interrupted with cramp in left calf. First time this has ...

jadaromi

Graduate•10 years ago

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Taking it outside!

I've just completed week 6 and it was going great on the treadmill. On Wednesday, I couldn't get into the gym, so ran around the village. It nearly killed me,...

I've just completed week 6 and it was going great on the treadmill. On Wednesday...

Mummy-Jill

Graduate•10 years ago

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Weekend highlight?

Someone at work asked me today if I had anything nice planned for the weekend. My answer? I've got a nice long run planned! (especially exciting as I can only...

Someone at work asked me today if I had anything nice planned for the weekend. M...

karlotta

Graduate•10 years ago

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In touch with my feminine side

Cancer Research UK's t-shirt is pink and purple, so I got some strange looks from Her Ladyship when I went out today to buy matching running shorts. She was on...

Cancer Research UK's t-shirt is pink and purple, so I got some strange looks fro...

Tomas

Graduate•10 years ago

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editing

This is not running related... I was trying to edit my profile but it won't be saved - I even tried by registering again with a new profile, same thing. Anyone...

This is not running related... I was trying to edit my profile but it won't be s...

Pigivi

•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2014

2nd week

Taking it outside, Mark 2!

Week 3

When do you run?

W4 R2

Completed my week 1 run 3

W9R2...tick..:D

Furthest run

10K - 92 seconds away...

Week 4 Run 1

7K CORKER!!

Who listens to radio?

GOOD LUCK JUICY JU!

Hello :-)

Week 4 run1

Running book - the best

Got a huge blister :(

First run in 8 weeks!

Saturday run

W8R1 + a bit ... naughty me :-)

Week 5 done!

Restarted again

Nice run with Kara

W7R3 Done

graduation

Bad Attack of Cramp

Taking it outside!

Weekend highlight?

In touch with my feminine side

editing

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