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Still can't run (dratted knee)!

Hi all, Getting very "itchy and agitated" at not being able to get out there. Eight days since my half marathon. I keep seeing runners on the streets and...

Hi all, Getting very "itchy and agitated" at not being able to get out there....

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Logging into the site from iPhone/iPad

I usually access the community from my iPhone/iPad as my laptop is on its way out, but 2 weeks ago I stopped being able to log in on my phone and today on my...

I usually access the community from my iPhone/iPad as my laptop is on its way ou...

Adders

Graduate•12 years ago

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What do you do when you've been ill?

I was about to run the 3rd run in week 8 before I got some sort of cold/cough/virus thing I am now fully recovered but it's taken just over a week. I'm...

I was about to run the 3rd run in week 8 before I got some sort of cold/cough/vi...

Flossie77

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3R1 complete!

Well if I'm honest, I was expecting another set of 90/90 and 3/3... I'm not saying it was easy, my right calf ached and the muscles in my bum also felt the...

Well if I'm honest, I was expecting another set of 90/90 and 3/3... I'm not sayi...

10k-wannabe

•12 years ago

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Week 2 - Running in my T shirt :)

I've just finished Week 2 run 1, and - breaking news - I was able to swap my North West England standard issue fleece for a t shirt today - hooray! It is...

I've just finished Week 2 run 1, and - breaking news - I was able to swap my Nor...

PootlePower

•12 years ago

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Week 3

It was with some apprehension when starting run 1, week 3. However, I was really surprised. I found it easier than week 2 & didn't even sweat! Did anyone else...

It was with some apprehension when starting run 1, week 3. However, I was really...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Skipped weeks - bad or good?

Was due to start w7 today - but decided before run to go solo (no podcast) put 40 mins on treadmill and try 5 min warm up 30 min run and 5 min warmdown....

Was due to start w7 today - but decided before run to go solo (no podcast) put 4...

Igrim

•12 years ago

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week 2 knee pain

I did my first week 2 run yesterday and now my left knee is agony. Do I rest for a few days or run again tommorow?

I did my first week 2 run yesterday and now my left knee is agony. Do I rest fo...

jossette

•12 years ago

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week 1 day 1 again

two weeks ago i started this only to pull my calf muscle 10 min into first day.But today i started and i feel good.

two weeks ago i started this only to pull my calf muscle 10 min into first day.B...

sassymum

•12 years ago

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Post-graduation slackness

Since graduating almost 3 weeks ago, I am embarrassed to say I've only run twice. The weather, a heavy cold and a social event has meant I've slacked right...

Since graduating almost 3 weeks ago, I am embarrassed to say I've only run twice...

ShoutingWoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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First venture into the scary world of running....

I had to join and post that I did my very first run today - week one day one. I am v proud of myself! Decided to drive somewhere quiet - couldnt face the...

I had to join and post that I did my very first run today - week one day one. I ...

Barney019

Graduate•12 years ago

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pain on underside of heel

I have developed a pain on the sole of my foot on the heel part. It feels bruised and hurts everytime I walk, so much so that I am walking on the ball of that...

I have developed a pain on the sole of my foot on the heel part. It feels bruise...

maysie

Graduate•12 years ago

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Could i be getting the runnning bug

I dont belive what i have done only on week 3 of the podcasts and now i have bought a runing fitness magazine and looking to get running world to. Something...

I dont belive what i have done only on week 3 of the podcasts and now i have bou...

toonfan71

•12 years ago

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...and I feel AWESOME tonight!

I have been struggling this week to break the 7k/42min barrier. My last run was a little discouraging... And then tonight I smashed it! I had to beg borrow and...

I have been struggling this week to break the 7k/42min barrier. My last run was ...

mair99

Graduate•12 years ago

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WK6 RUN 3 OUTTA THE WAY.

Well everyone, been a couple of days since my last blog. Anyway, I went out on Sunday night for the last run of week 6, funnily enough I thought it would be...

Well everyone, been a couple of days since my last blog. Anyway, I went out on S...

stephenc78

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 down - tired but happy:)

I think i did pretty well today, for a fat guy. So tired, but in a good mood, after completing my first every 20 minute no stop run. Even when i was slim,...

I think i did pretty well today, for a fat guy. So tired, but in a good mood,...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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6am run and feeling a little smug :)

Hi all, Week 7 runner on C25K but first time blogger, I joined the group last week and have enjoyed reading about everyone's progress with the plan...

Hi all, Week 7 runner on C25K but first time blogger, I joined the g...

emmam

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1 R1

Well finally did it and braved my first run and must admit i loved it & am smilling like a cheshire cat! Bring on run 2.......

Well finally did it and braved my first run and must admit i loved it & am smil...

1763emma

•12 years ago

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Skipping the rest day

Two days running in a row and boy do my legs ache today! I never normally have any aches and pains apart from shin pain on the day of my run but after...

Two days running in a row and boy do my legs ache today! I never normally hav...

lucylocket10

Graduate•12 years ago

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Should I go with a cold?

I feel ok in myself and went out last night. I feel more tired than usual, other than having a scratchy throat etc I feel not too bad. Has anyone been out with...

I feel ok in myself and went out last night. I feel more tired than usual, other...

emzylou

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4R1 - Not so big and scary now.

I've just come back from doing the run and still can't quite believe that I ran for five whole minutes without stopping. You know how bad the first 60 seconds...

I've just come back from doing the run and still can't quite believe that I ran ...

Dansmum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduation!

When I started, I had a simple aim: 5k by the time I was 25. Well, my birthday was yesterday. I hit 5km last week Wednesday and have just completed 5.2km. I...

When I started, I had a simple aim: 5k by the time I was 25. Well, my birthday w...

carcassonne

Graduate•12 years ago

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Ive found my Shiny Happy place!

Well, thats it week 8 run 1 done and I did it 4.5 k in 38 minutes!!!! And in the rain. Again! It was a much better run today, found my happy place and stayed...

Well, thats it week 8 run 1 done and I did it 4.5 k in 38 minutes!!!! And in the...

debssey

Graduate•12 years ago

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First bad run

So today I done my W4R2 and in all honesty (apart from W1R1) it was my first bad run. We went for a meal last night at a local restaurant for my...

So today I done my W4R2 and in all honesty (apart from W1R1) it was my first bad...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5? Bring It!

Okay, it's official. I am hooked. If I could, I would probably run every day, at least every day with nice weather. Today was a special treat - J went out...

Okay, it's official. I am hooked. If I could, I would probably run every day, ...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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What do you do on your 'rest' days?

Ok, so I admit it, I've gone from couch potato to loving C25K and am on Week 8. I love the satisfaction and buzz I get from completing a run, knowing that...

Ok, so I admit it, I've gone from couch potato to loving C25K and am on Week 8. ...

Joysmum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is it okay to run 4x wk?

I am on week 5 now, and have followed the 3 runs per week with a day off in between diligently. But I get all anxious and squirrely on the weekends with 2...

I am on week 5 now, and have followed the 3 runs per week with a day off in betw...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3 off the to-do list!

Oh well; cheerio W3 hello W4. While the end on the 3 minute runs were a bit of a struggle I was really surprised at how easy (in relative terms of course) the...

Oh well; cheerio W3 hello W4. While the end on the 3 minute runs were a bit of a...

HumptyD

•12 years ago

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New shoes!

Had gait analysis yesterday and was fitted with new trainers. My run yesterday (wk 7 R2) was definitely more comfortable. Although still had knee/shin pain...

Had gait analysis yesterday and was fitted with new trainers. My run yesterday ...

mummy2runner

•12 years ago

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Graduated - link for getting my badge?

Would someone mind posting it? I've looked for it but can't find the post. Thanks.

Would someone mind posting it? I've looked for it but can't find the post. Thank...

Jenbie

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2012

Still can't run (dratted knee)!

Logging into the site from iPhone/iPad

What do you do when you've been ill?

W3R1 complete!

Week 2 - Running in my T shirt :)

Week 3

Skipped weeks - bad or good?

week 2 knee pain

week 1 day 1 again

Post-graduation slackness

First venture into the scary world of running....

pain on underside of heel

Could i be getting the runnning bug

...and I feel AWESOME tonight!

WK6 RUN 3 OUTTA THE WAY.

Week 5 down - tired but happy:)

6am run and feeling a little smug :)

W1 R1

Skipping the rest day

Should I go with a cold?

W4R1 - Not so big and scary now.

Graduation!

Ive found my Shiny Happy place!

First bad run

Week 5? Bring It!

What do you do on your 'rest' days?

Is it okay to run 4x wk?

W3 off the to-do list!

New shoes!

Graduated - link for getting my badge?

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