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How do I keep motivated?

This is the second time I have attempted couch to 5k- first time was around 18mths ago and I quit after about 3 weeks. I haven't got anyone to run with but...

This is the second time I have attempted couch to 5k- first time was around 18mt...

scubakate21

•11 years ago

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W6r1

I failed!!! Ran 5 mins Couldn't continue after 3 min walk Went home So disappointed

I failed!!! Ran 5 mins Couldn't continue after 3 min walk Went home So ...

Souki

Graduate•11 years ago

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This 74 year old

Feel great, just been out, beautiful morning, been doing Laura again. Started at week 5 on friday, this morning did run 3. Wow after the 20mins I just kept...

Feel great, just been out, beautiful morning, been doing Laura again. Started a...

Pat184

Graduate•11 years ago

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W4R1 Seems like a massive leap

Well I went out and did W4 R1 last night and does anyone else thing this is a massive leap... Seems like nealry a 50% increase in running overnight. Did my...

Well I went out and did W4 R1 last night and does anyone else thing this is a ma...

deviate66

•11 years ago

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Diabetic Foot Care

Foot care for diabetics There are nearly three million people living with diabetes in the UK today. Diabetics have higher blood glucose (sugar) levels than...

Foot care for diabetics There are nearly three million people living with diabe...

footfoot1

•11 years ago

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W3R1 Shine bright like a diamond!!

Well I did it and it felt great! I was really nervous about the 3 minutes but after the first one was done I couldn't stop smiling :) Then the 90secs and then...

Well I did it and it felt great! I was really nervous about the 3 minutes but af...

rockchick69

Graduate•11 years ago

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How do I get profile photo to be the correct way up?

Sorry if I'm being dumb and a complete technophobe.

julieg21

•11 years ago

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3 times a week or every other day?

Just about to start week 4 of couch to 5k but its just occurred to me that I think I'm a week early. I've been doing a run every other day as it says to leave...

Just about to start week 4 of couch to 5k but its just occurred to me that I thi...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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That was hard! W2R2

Went out for run 2 of week 2 this evening and found it a real struggle. Kept it slow but felt like I was losing momentum. However, I couldn't have run any...

Went out for run 2 of week 2 this evening and found it a real struggle. Kept it ...

helenf28

•11 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2... so much harder... why :(

Just completed W7R2 and found it so much harder, even though I have already run 25 minutes twice, so not sure why it was harder : (Found it harder to breath...

Just completed W7R2 and found it so much harder, even though I have already run ...

amsjo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 8... Foot pain

After completing week 7 on Saturday with a pretty straightforward run, today I had to stop after 15 mins due to pain in my left foot. I didn't feel any ill...

After completing week 7 on Saturday with a pretty straightforward run, today I h...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Attention ladies, this one's for you!!!!

Okay...now I'm wondering how many of the boys will peek! :-) Actually, I found this article and even though it is focused toward women, many men may find...

Okay...now I'm wondering how many of the boys will peek! :-) Actually, I found...

gdeann

Graduate•11 years ago

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Yippeeeee at last graduated from B210K programme :))))))))))

Finally had some nice spring weather today so decided to do my final run on Samantha Murphy's B210K programme. Ran 30 mins walked 1 min and ran 30 mins reached...

Finally had some nice spring weather today so decided to do my final run on Sama...

vengadriver

Graduate•11 years ago

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Happy ,Happy ,Happy :-)

Just want to say thank you to every one who gave me support and encouragement following my last blog. Today I went out to tackle week 3 r2 and yes everyone I...

Just want to say thank you to every one who gave me support and encouragement fo...

LUVLEEJU

Graduate•11 years ago

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In my area problems

Every time I try to find people in my area, it says to enter a valid postcode, I have done this but still can't get it to work. Any suggestions?

Every time I try to find people in my area, it says to enter a valid postcode, I...

julieg21

•11 years ago

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Up Date

Hi all thought it was about time I gave an update. I am still out there, not quite as much running because of the weather. I tried the treadmill at local gym...

Hi all thought it was about time I gave an update. I am still out there, not qui...

Pat184

Graduate•11 years ago

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Monday run postponed

Didnt go running today with friend as she didnt text me and I couldnt text her as dont have her number however have been for 1hrs walk today helping my...

Didnt go running today with friend as she didnt text me and I couldnt text her a...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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W4 about to begin

So, after a slightly longer than normal break due to spending a long weekend in Wales with my folks and definitely not brave enough to run where I can be seen...

So, after a slightly longer than normal break due to spending a long weekend in ...

Beth5

•11 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

Hi fellow runners! Well it was a tad cold this morning 3 degrees to be precise, but the run had to be done early as I was busy the rest of the day so although...

Hi fellow runners! Well it was a tad cold this morning 3 degrees to be precise,...

julieg21

•11 years ago

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Best Quote Ever

Just seen this on Twitter - it made me smile "You're never going to get the butt you want by sitting on the one you have"

Just seen this on Twitter - it made me smile "You're never going to get the b...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

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Foot Pain - ache after 10 minutes

I completed Week 6 Run 1 today, which I was delighted with as I had to pause during Week 5 Run 3. After 10 minutes running, without fail, I experience...

I completed Week 6 Run 1 today, which I was delighted with as I had to pause dur...

emmie26

•11 years ago

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My running partner won't run alone! We'll be in the middle of the programme when I go away skiing for 10 days.Will we need to start again?

calsue

•11 years ago

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WK4R3 done this morning!

I'm so proud of myself, I got up and out by 6:30am for a chilly March morning run here in Canada! I had mapped out a 5km route near my house, only to find out...

I'm so proud of myself, I got up and out by 6:30am for a chilly March morning ru...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Eton Dorney 10k - Heart Rate Stats

This is for you statistic geeks out there like me. I took my Garmin and my heart rate monitor with me on the race, unfortunately in all my excitement of...

This is for you statistic geeks out there like me. I took my Garmin and my h...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1, Day 1.

Hi everyone! This morning I actually started the Couch to 5K programme. I was encouraged to try it by my brother who is now on week 4 and today I finally did...

Hi everyone! This morning I actually started the Couch to 5K programme. I was ...

Lynneam

•11 years ago

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What a great day

I'm just back from a great run. I set off this afternoon with the intention of running 7k, thus beating my previous furthest distance of 6.7k. I tried to slow...

I'm just back from a great run. I set off this afternoon with the intention of ...

BettyJane

Graduate•11 years ago

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Ending Week 5 and Starting 6

This is an odd post to write, and it's mostly because i think this is an odd moment in the program for me. week 5 run 2 kinda kicked my butt. i got off of...

This is an odd post to write, and it's mostly because i think this is an odd mo...

Plant_murderer

Graduate•11 years ago

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OH MY GOODNESS.......

I can't believe I actually did it :-D Just completed week4 run1. I won't say it was easy because it wasn't, but I didn't give in. I'm so proud of myself :-D I...

I can't believe I actually did it :-D Just completed week4 run1. I won't say it ...

caz1_ca

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running common sense (From someone without any)

My wife likes to say I am a clever fellow but completely lacking in any common sense. With that in mind, I thought I would share some of the things I have...

My wife likes to say I am a clever fellow but completely lacking in any common s...

CouchtoKiltLegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Bye bye week 6.

Completed week 6!! Not easy, but when Laura said the half-way point had been reached, I knew I could do it. 25 minutes of non-stop jogging, who would have...

Completed week 6!! Not easy, but when Laura said the half-way point had been re...

petal51

Graduate•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2013

How do I keep motivated?

W6r1

This 74 year old

W4R1 Seems like a massive leap

Diabetic Foot Care

W3R1 Shine bright like a diamond!!

How do I get profile photo to be the correct way up?

3 times a week or every other day?

That was hard! W2R2

Week 7 Run 2... so much harder... why :(

Week 8... Foot pain

Attention ladies, this one's for you!!!!

Yippeeeee at last graduated from B210K programme :))))))))))

Happy ,Happy ,Happy :-)

In my area problems

Up Date

Monday run postponed

W4 about to begin

Week 2 Run 1

Best Quote Ever

Foot Pain - ache after 10 minutes

My running partner won't run alone! We'll be in the middle of the programme when I go away skiing for 10 days.Will we need to start again?

WK4R3 done this morning!

Eton Dorney 10k - Heart Rate Stats

Week 1, Day 1.

What a great day

Ending Week 5 and Starting 6

OH MY GOODNESS.......

Running common sense (From someone without any)

Bye bye week 6.

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