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A bit over halfway

A quick update on how things are going in the land of lost dogs and purple faces. Tomorrow I do W6R2 - can't quite believe it as only a few weeks ago I could...

A quick update on how things are going in the land of lost dogs and purple faces...

mmphc

Graduate•11 years ago

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I've done it! I've actually completed C25K!!!! :D W9R3

65 days, 27 runs, and 9 weeks later, I did it! I actually managed to graduate! I cannot believe it. I always thought I would know exactly what to say when the...

65 days, 27 runs, and 9 weeks later, I did it! I actually managed to graduate! I...

piggyland1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Finally did it!

This sunday gone (28th April) I went out for a run to try and run a little further than last time (2.12miles) but ended up doing 3.11 (just over 5k) in 53mins...

This sunday gone (28th April) I went out for a run to try and run a little furth...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Wk 2 R1

So first run of week 2 and dare I say but I feel like I actually achieved something! :-) managed to run all the 1.5 mins without stopping although it was a...

So first run of week 2 and dare I say but I feel like I actually achieved someth...

Nelly86

Graduate•11 years ago

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running sunglasses

can anyone recommend a decent ladies pair that stay put, don't cost the earth and don't make me look like an extra from a Star Trek movie?

can anyone recommend a decent ladies pair that stay put, don't cost the earth an...

Saruma

Graduate•11 years ago

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W9/R3 - Graduation - I've only gone and done it.....

Well it may of taken me 14 weeks but I've done it, I've had snow, illness and a lack of confidence which means I have repeated runs here and there as I've been...

Well it may of taken me 14 weeks but I've done it, I've had snow, illness and a ...

Clawmum

Graduate•11 years ago

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5 x 50 update and I also did a very mad thing yesterday

In addition to sfb350 I also registered for the London Marathon yesterday, I must be mad!!!! My 5 x 50 challenge experience has been mixed. Last week I was...

In addition to sfb350 I also registered for the London Marathon yesterday, I mus...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

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W2R1!

After a disastrous attempt on Sunday (it was so windy I could barely walk), I can finally say I have completed my first run of week 2! Considering my last...

After a disastrous attempt on Sunday (it was so windy I could barely walk), I ca...

Sarah91

•11 years ago

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Technofail

Again! I'm getting a bit fed up with this. The run itself was okay - just into Ashbourne, through the churchyard and back, but the sodding phone and apps...

Again! I'm getting a bit fed up with this. The run itself was okay - just into...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

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W3R2 take 2

Tried again for W3R2 today, hoping a day was enough for my left heel to have made some effort at healing, and making the most of the warm, not-so-windy, day....

Tried again for W3R2 today, hoping a day was enough for my left heel to have mad...

little_kay

•11 years ago

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W5R3 I did it!

Thanks to your encouragement and my wife's determination (with whom I run) we have just finished our twenty minute run. Daunting to start with but when we got...

Thanks to your encouragement and my wife's determination (with whom I run) we ha...

oldfogeyrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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What a difference a few months makes...

Greenlegs request for a photo for the 5x50 challenge got me thinking! I know I've lost a couple of stone this year and I can tell, but would photos...

Greenlegs request for a photo for the 5x50 challenge got me thinking! ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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W5 R1

Haven't had time to blog about yesterdays run, so here goes. I was a lil' apprehensive, but once I'd started out, it was easier than I thought! On the second 5...

Haven't had time to blog about yesterdays run, so here goes. I was a lil' appreh...

Nala020512

•11 years ago

1 Reply

How many calories do you burn during week one?

I've decided to download the "My Fitness Pal" app on my IPhone, and when I enter my exercises they ask how many calories I burnt, so was just wondering if...

I've decided to download the "My Fitness Pal" app on my IPhone, and when I enter...

GirlinTheMirror

•11 years ago

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Is that an endorphin i see???

Ever since the dreaded cross country at school i have hated exercise (i blame Miss Goacher, the cow!). I used to think i was wired wrong because i never felt...

Ever since the dreaded cross country at school i have hated exercise (i blame Mi...

eveshamgal

Graduate•11 years ago

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Dreading 8 mins of running - W5R2

I was looking forward to todays run (W5R1) however after I was about to start the second 5 min run when some random dog appeared and attached my dog. I had to...

I was looking forward to todays run (W5R1) however after I was about to start th...

FionaC

•11 years ago

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Happy Tuesday

Still got achey legs today but looking forward to going out again. This picture makes me smile:) I hope this is me someday..... x

Still got achey legs today but looking forward to going out again. This picture...

Joanne37

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 2 completed yipee!

Just pleased I finished week 2, ready for week 3 :-)

feather12

•11 years ago

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Music and The App

Hi folks When I did my first run the other day (second one tomorrow) I was jogging and rockin' along to my playlist but only got some of the voice prompts...

Hi folks When I did my first run the other day (second one tomorrow) I was jo...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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For the foam roller people...

Has anyone rollered the outside of their thigh for the IT band/glutes? I've started doing it and it's been really sore after. I hope this is good and not bad?...

Has anyone rollered the outside of their thigh for the IT band/glutes? I've star...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

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me happy!

Graduated 2 weeks ago,ran 7 k today in 38 mns and a total of 60,86 km for april! me very happy ! :-)

Graduated 2 weeks ago,ran 7 k today in 38 mns and a total of 60,86 km for april!...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Week 4 run 1.

Managed it although found it hard, felt I couldn't breathe at one point but told my self to lighten up and breathing was okay. Disappointed that now my knees...

Managed it although found it hard, felt I couldn't breathe at one point but told...

Alfie17

Graduate•11 years ago

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endomondo

hey all i have been using endomondo to map my walks (not yet started the programme) but occasionally when i open the app it automatically downloads...

hey all i have been using endomondo to map my walks (not yet started the prog...

eveshamgal

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5R2 - Help!! I can't stop running

I have gone from being someone who used to inwardly snigger at people in shorts running in the streets to being an a..a..a ad..(help I cant say the word!) an...

I have gone from being someone who used to inwardly snigger at people in shorts...

LandRoverMad

Graduate•11 years ago

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Right, I did it, its a start!!

Did my Wk1 1st run today yipeee, I thoroughly enjoyed it, the scenary of mountains and the sea on paths, fields and the road. Apart from feeling rather...

Did my Wk1 1st run today yipeee, I thoroughly enjoyed it, the scenary of mountai...

bess123

•11 years ago

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I am a graduate !!!!

Hi all, Finally, after so much struggle, tears and pain I have done it!! I started the podcasts weighing a massive 17 stone (I am 5 foot 9 and female)...

Hi all, Finally, after so much struggle, tears and pain I have done it!! I...

Miso_14

Graduate•11 years ago

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Enjoying the program but got a had a few setbacks last week and the start of this week

Love the pod casts and really enjoying the runs. Before this course I hated running and would not even attempt it. Its hard to believe at the start i...

Love the pod casts and really enjoying the runs. Before this course I hated run...

timmarsh

•11 years ago

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I don't have access to Laura. Can anyone give me any of her inspirational pep talks?

Hello. I have just completed w4r2. I never thought I would be able to get past w1 but I keep plodding on! I am using the RunDouble app on my phone as I wasn't...

Hello. I have just completed w4r2. I never thought I would be able to get past w...

Mfbee

Graduate•11 years ago

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Really noticed the difference.....

On friday, I did W5R3, 20 minutes with no problem. Last night I set off to do W6R1, and didnt make it past 4 minutes into the second run. Spent half an hour...

On friday, I did W5R3, 20 minutes with no problem. Last night I set off to do W6...

Katylou

•11 years ago

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Week 5 - run 1 - nearly failed but didn't

So up this morning ready and raring to go - lovely sunny morning - what could be better than a fabulous run. Having read all the other week 5 bloggers - I was...

So up this morning ready and raring to go - lovely sunny morning - what could be...

suzybenj

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2013

A bit over halfway

I've done it! I've actually completed C25K!!!! :D W9R3

Finally did it!

Wk 2 R1

running sunglasses

W9/R3 - Graduation - I've only gone and done it.....

5 x 50 update and I also did a very mad thing yesterday

W2R1!

Technofail

W3R2 take 2

W5R3 I did it!

What a difference a few months makes...

W5 R1

How many calories do you burn during week one?

Is that an endorphin i see???

Dreading 8 mins of running - W5R2

Happy Tuesday

week 2 completed yipee!

Music and The App

For the foam roller people...

me happy!

Week 4 run 1.

endomondo

W5R2 - Help!! I can't stop running

Right, I did it, its a start!!

I am a graduate !!!!

Enjoying the program but got a had a few setbacks last week and the start of this week

I don't have access to Laura. Can anyone give me any of her inspirational pep talks?

Really noticed the difference.....

Week 5 - run 1 - nearly failed but didn't

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