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Week 3 Run 3

Yeah I managed to it, despite missing my Friday run I got up this morning and ran the last one of the week. It seems to be more manageable, and I hope that I...

Yeah I managed to it, despite missing my Friday run I got up this morning and ra...

lauramarie84

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R1 success

I went out this evening in a howling gale and ran W5R1, praying that the black clouds wouldn't burst overhead. The Gods were with me in more ways than one. On...

I went out this evening in a howling gale and ran W5R1, praying that the black c...

jomcc4

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduation! Oh Fraptious Day! I Have Gone 100K!

I apologize for the delay between the deed and the blog. I guess I didn't feel like it was really worth celebrating (ridiculous!), and now I am ready to...

I apologize for the delay between the deed and the blog. I guess I didn't feel ...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 Complete! Roll on Week 2!

Completed W1 R3 today, I nearly got blown away! :o My second run was nice and sunny but the first and third have been wet and windy ... though not unpleasant?...

Completed W1 R3 today, I nearly got blown away! :o My second run was nice and su...

Georgie21

•12 years ago

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10 year old son wants to join in

I am just about to start wk3 and my 10 year old has come out on a couple of the previous runs, he was brilliant and bouncing around the whole time, didn't seem...

I am just about to start wk3 and my 10 year old has come out on a couple of the ...

kezrou

•12 years ago

18 Replies

Newbie Runner - onto week 2

Hi All, I started this plan last week on Monday, and even though it was raining, was full of excitement to start. I'm starting from absolute zero fitness -...

Hi All, I started this plan last week on Monday, and even though it was raining...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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No run today.....too busy working on my ark!

After race for life on Wed I am determined to keep up my runs but I'm afraid the weather has beaten me. I've been out plenty of times in the rain and actually...

After race for life on Wed I am determined to keep up my runs but I'm afraid the...

sounfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Dismal Vacation Failure + W3 Rs 1&2

So, some of you may recall me posting about a month ago, about to go off on an epic holiday for three weeks and worried about my ability to run during that...

So, some of you may recall me posting about a month ago, about to go off on an e...

bloodofareptile

Graduate•12 years ago

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Site would benefit if it had simple instructions on how to obtain the C25K Podcasts - Could be placed on Home page.

I think this site would benefit if they put instructions on (1) where to find the Podcasts. (2) how to download onto MP3 players etc. (3) Also available for...

I think this site would benefit if they put instructions on (1) where to find t...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Not quite a days rest, W4R2 and chafing...

Well I didn't quite manage a full days rest between runs but as R1 was very early yesterday I figured I could get away with doing R2 this afternoon... A tad...

Well I didn't quite manage a full days rest between runs but as R1 was very earl...

rube1uk

•12 years ago

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A walk on my day off

Today is the last day of our holiday at Buchau in the Austrian Tyrol. Tomorrow morning, before we finish packing, I am going to do W6R3. At least, I hope I am....

Today is the last day of our holiday at Buchau in the Austrian Tyrol. Tomorrow m...

Miss_T_Ide

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8R3 tonight before Sunday's BIG RUN :(

For some reason I'm finding week 8 really tough, even though I sailed through week 7.. I actually think its all in my mind, because the additional three...

For some reason I'm finding week 8 really tough, even though I sailed through we...

10k-wannabe

•12 years ago

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W5R3 oh yes, oh yes, oh yes!!!

I feel so good!! Having spent the entire day dithering I finally went out and did it!! I just ran for 20 minutes non-stop for the first time in ....ever!! I...

I feel so good!! Having spent the entire day dithering I finally went out and d...

Nevertoolate

Graduate•12 years ago

29 Replies

Week Eight Run One - and a sob story!

I've had a really rough couple of days and it's affected my running a lot. First, my therapist cancelled our appointment and as I'm on holiday next week it'll...

I've had a really rough couple of days and it's affected my running a lot. First...

sercreative

•12 years ago

23 Replies

Huge Gap missing in sportswear :(

Have any of my fellow runners of a larger size having problems locating running gear? All I want is a light waterproof jacket and I am having no luck at all....

Have any of my fellow runners of a larger size having problems locating running ...

jennstron

•12 years ago

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W8R1....I made it, dodgy knee and all.....

....As it seems the Fates are tag teaming me right now...my Garmin 110 is acting out, my knee is acting out, and the weather is acting out.... But,...

....As it seems the Fates are tag teaming me right now...my Garmin 110 is acting...

Grammadog1947

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 run 3

Instead of following the pod cast today, I actually went further for a bit longer, Infact I enjoyed it so much I didn't want to stop but my sensible side...

Instead of following the pod cast today, I actually went further for a bit longe...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Didn't run for a week

I didn't run since last saturday. This week would have been suppose to be Week 8 (or more another take on week 8), but I kept telling myself that it's to hot...

I didn't run since last saturday. This week would have been suppose to be Week 8...

Hidden

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Cramp?

I've been suffering from cramp in my legs (calves) the last two weeks. I usually get it in the morning when I wake up and stretch my legs. I still have a sore...

I've been suffering from cramp in my legs (calves) the last two weeks. I usually...

Rose885

Graduate•12 years ago

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John wanted this site better known so this morning I did a free advert in BootsDiets.com which I am registered with for obvious reasons.

Below is my post on BootsDiets.com. OK you all know the NHS, (National Health Service) and they really are trying to get people fitter and healthier...

Below is my post on BootsDiets.com. OK you all know the NHS, (Nationa...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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I just cannot decide !!!!

Ok I need to do my last run for week 3! But I just cannot decide if i should or not as I seem to be a little under the weather! A bit of a head cold feeling...

Ok I need to do my last run for week 3! But I just cannot decide if i should or ...

debs1664

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Woo hoo! Way hay! Yay! Whoop whoop!

Bang, whee, whizz! pa,pa,papa,pumpum, puum,pun! (that's the sound of fireworks and the fanfare) We did it! Today was week 9 run 3, and I finished fine....

Bang, whee, whizz! pa,pa,papa,pumpum, puum,pun! (that's the sound of fireworks...

rachie1752

Graduate•12 years ago

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Yah.........1st run of week 8 completed

Well after a lot of procrastinating, such as was going to do this yesterday but didnt fancy running in heavy rain yesterday............Today still raining oh...

Well after a lot of procrastinating, such as was going to do this yesterday but ...

jooniemac

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

is it just me or is the music on the podcast awful! no offence to anyone!

jodymac1983

Graduate•12 years ago

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what happens after wk 9 does it carry on?

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

woop just done wk6 r1

cant believe i have come on to wk 6 already. was expecting a long run and was suprised at them. thought my body was on fire lol.

cant believe i have come on to wk 6 already. was expecting a long run and was su...

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

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Charity 10k on Sunday

Morning all, Completing my first 10k event on Sunday and i'm so excited i'm finding it hard to sleep. Any tips for pre race preparation would be greatly...

Morning all, Completing my first 10k event on Sunday and i'm so excited i'm fin...

Rockshammer

Graduate•12 years ago

15 Replies

No hills to be seen when driving!

W8R2 and decided to take a completely different route but didn't realise how hilly the route is as I normally drive it! I thought it was fairly flat with...

W8R2 and decided to take a completely different route but didn't realise how hil...

Slowbutsure

•12 years ago

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Started Week 8 today!

Had a really good run this morning! It was the first Week 8 run so I was a bit nervous about the extra time. As some of you might remember I have been...

Had a really good run this morning! It was the first Week 8 run so I was a b...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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W3R3

Today's run went really well at first, ran a little too fast at the beginning though and so was rather tired by the last 5 minutes or so! All in all,...

Today's run went really well at first, ran a little too fast at the beginning th...

winged_trainers

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2012

Week 3 Run 3

W5R1 success

Graduation! Oh Fraptious Day! I Have Gone 100K!

Week 1 Complete! Roll on Week 2!

10 year old son wants to join in

Newbie Runner - onto week 2

No run today.....too busy working on my ark!

Dismal Vacation Failure + W3 Rs 1&2

Site would benefit if it had simple instructions on how to obtain the C25K Podcasts - Could be placed on Home page.

Not quite a days rest, W4R2 and chafing...

A walk on my day off

W8R3 tonight before Sunday's BIG RUN :(

W5R3 oh yes, oh yes, oh yes!!!

Week Eight Run One - and a sob story!

Huge Gap missing in sportswear :(

W8R1....I made it, dodgy knee and all.....

Week 8 run 3

Didn't run for a week

Cramp?

John wanted this site better known so this morning I did a free advert in BootsDiets.com which I am registered with for obvious reasons.

I just cannot decide !!!!

Woo hoo! Way hay! Yay! Whoop whoop!

Yah.........1st run of week 8 completed

is it just me or is the music on the podcast awful! no offence to anyone!

what happens after wk 9 does it carry on?

woop just done wk6 r1

Charity 10k on Sunday

No hills to be seen when driving!

Started Week 8 today!

W3R3

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