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Help for Plantar Fasciitis?

I have PF in both heels. I was hoping that my new supportive trainers would help my feet become less painful, but that doesn't appear to be happening,...

I have PF in both heels. I was hoping that my new supportive trainers would hel...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9 on HOLD...musin' when I should be cruisin'....

The knee (now KNEES) I'm not speaking to has the upper hand right now. After pulling up completely lame after last week's event, I decided to give...

The knee (now KNEES) I'm not speaking to has the upper hand right now. ...

Grammadog1947

Graduate•12 years ago

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WOOHOO done my 1st 5K yesterday, done it in 32min is this good? !

jodymac1983

Graduate•12 years ago

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Landing on your heal?

I started the C25K plan in Febuary but injured my achilles tendon and was out for 3 months. I started again and am about to start week 5. However, since my...

I started the C25K plan in Febuary but injured my achilles tendon and was out fo...

raodrunner

•12 years ago

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Landing on your heal?

Hi, I'm about to start week 5 and have just discovered this site. I've been following Laura's podcasts and she advises on week 2 to land on your heal. However,...

Hi, I'm about to start week 5 and have just discovered this site. I've been foll...

raodrunner

•12 years ago

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Mind Over Matter.... I minded, but it didn't matter!

So this morning was W6R2. I was really not looking forward to doing this run, the air was still really sticky at 6.30 this morning and I had already come back...

So this morning was W6R2. I was really not looking forward to doing this run, t...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Incoming newbie!

I successfully finished Week 1 on Sunday, and I'm really looking forward to running when I get home from work today. I'm going to repeat Week 1 because I want...

I successfully finished Week 1 on Sunday, and I'm really looking forward to runn...

Fred23

•12 years ago

13 Replies

hubby doesn't understand!!!

Completed wk1r1 on Sunday and felt amazed with myself so much so that I completed wk2r1 yesterday (I know, I know - I should leave a day in between but I...

Completed wk1r1 on Sunday and felt amazed with myself so much so that I complete...

lancslass

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Soaked through but done!

Week 4 run 3 DONE! It was (and still is) pouring down but after some stressful phone calls first thing this morning I felt the need to run. So the dog and I...

Week 4 run 3 DONE! It was (and still is) pouring down but after some stressful ...

angela77

•12 years ago

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Crashed, but still finished

Yay! W2R3 done, even though I tripped and took quite a nasty fall - blood dripping off my hand and knee for the last two runs, but those endorphins must be...

Yay! W2R3 done, even though I tripped and took quite a nasty fall - blood drippi...

suki_007

Graduate•12 years ago

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First run back after injury.

After a visit to the osteopath this morning and a much improved back I decided to get back on the wagon. It's been a few weeks. I tried one run a couple of...

After a visit to the osteopath this morning and a much improved back I decided t...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

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After graduating, do you still leave a rest day between runs?

I graduated last week and I'm wondering if I still have to leave a rest day between runs? I work shifts and sometimes it would be easily to do 2 consecutive...

I graduated last week and I'm wondering if I still have to leave a rest day betw...

Tiger79

Graduate•12 years ago

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very worried about speed

Now I know you arent supposed to be and its a miracle I can even run 1 minute let alone 25 (yes Im on week 7) but Im getting a bit concerned about whether or...

Now I know you arent supposed to be and its a miracle I can even run 1 minute le...

laptopdancer

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Just finished week 1

Just finished week 1. Had it downloaded and saved on my phone for about a month before I actually started, but I have now done it 3 times. On to week 2 I...

Just finished week 1. Had it downloaded and saved on my phone for about a month ...

lucyconnuk

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduated

In France and ran along some beautiful country roads - which made graduating even better. It feels great to take training shoes on holiday and actually use...

In France and ran along some beautiful country roads - which made graduating eve...

jan310

Graduate•12 years ago

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fitness

i have been a weights man in the gym rather than cardio for the last few years but fancied a change. i have just started w3r2 and im finding myself puffing...

i have been a weights man in the gym rather than cardio for the last few years b...

mfcbun

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 R3 Done!!

After mapmyrun.com had me believing that I was running at a ridiculous speed and covering stupid distances I had it checked before my final wk7 run. Sadly I am...

After mapmyrun.com had me believing that I was running at a ridiculous speed and...

FunnyFace

•12 years ago

1 Reply

The Truth About Scientific Claims for Nutrition, Exercise or Weight Loss

I have been blogging here a few months, and absolutely love this place and C25K. I have seen a lot of questions about nutrition and weight loss in conjunction...

I have been blogging here a few months, and absolutely love this place and C25K....

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

38 Replies

Week 7 Finally done

Took a bit longer than I thought due to the extra long breaks between runs but I have finally finished week 7 today :) Sort of cheated on week 9 as I...

Took a bit longer than I thought due to the extra long breaks between runs but I...

Zagel

•12 years ago

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omg wk9

cannot believe i am on wk 9 r1 .the wks have flown by dont seem real . tried upping my speed today on treadmill to 4.5 stuck to it for a good while then had to...

cannot believe i am on wk 9 r1 .the wks have flown by dont seem real . tried upp...

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

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So, I clearly need to see progress in order to progress (and doing the programme for a second time)

I graduated some time ago and have really struggled since to get out three times a week. I've done a race for life and a Parkrun (really enjoyed the latter)...

I graduated some time ago and have really struggled since to get out three times...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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I love this site BUT!!

There is so much positivity on this site. There are so many caring people. There is so much knowledge being shared. BUT tonight I read a blog which left a bad...

There is so much positivity on this site. There are so many caring people. There...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

29 Replies

Week 1 Run 1 - Done and dusted... almost!

Hello everyone! I’m an 18 year-old student who’s on my Summer holidays just now. I had a dramatic end to the year, being rushed to hospital to get my appendix...

Hello everyone! I’m an 18 year-old student who’s on my Summer holidays just now....

hannahgall

•12 years ago

4 Replies

W6 R2 - sorry Laura, was a bit naughty....

.....I didn't do the walk inbetween, i just decided to keep going! ....23 mins! Just a bit chuffed! :)

.....I didn't do the walk inbetween, i just decided to keep going! ....23 mins! ...

Itsallanadventure

Graduate•12 years ago

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Blowing my own

So today was W3R2 I decided a change of scene was needed as I have been creating crop circles on my village green. I found my "change direction" approach to...

So today was W3R2 I decided a change of scene was needed as I have been creatin...

mrstickle

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Week 1 Run 3

Just completed my first week. Today's run seemed tougher and I'm dreading going into Week 2! I am determined to do this and am inspired by other peoples blogs...

Just completed my first week. Today's run seemed tougher and I'm dreading going ...

Mrs_Ship

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Week 8 Run 1 - but feel guilty as left Laura at home.

After my Park Run on Saturday have been itching to get out and run again. Was just about to do this after the kids got in from school but my mum popped in...

After my Park Run on Saturday have been itching to get out and run again. Was...

morningglory

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

Done it, Done it, Done it!!!!!!!

Just completed my graduation run with a big whoop, whoop, whoop on the trail where I run and scared some dogs and got weird looks from the owners...........You...

Just completed my graduation run with a big whoop, whoop, whoop on the trail whe...

sarmkel

Graduate•12 years ago

37 Replies

Did my fastest 5k time yesterday.

Pleased with myself or what! Did 5k in 29.54, nearly 2 mins faster than the previous fastest. I know it's not all about speed but the Nike+ app I'm using does...

Pleased with myself or what! Did 5k in 29.54, nearly 2 mins faster than the prev...

Jonny1

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1R2

Second run was much better than my first. Slowed it down this time (thanks to advice from on here) so I managed to do all the runs for the full 60 seconds this...

Second run was much better than my first. Slowed it down this time (thanks to ad...

SarahP0003

Graduate•12 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2012

Help for Plantar Fasciitis?

W9 on HOLD...musin' when I should be cruisin'....

WOOHOO done my 1st 5K yesterday, done it in 32min is this good? !

Landing on your heal?

Landing on your heal?

Mind Over Matter.... I minded, but it didn't matter!

Incoming newbie!

hubby doesn't understand!!!

Soaked through but done!

Crashed, but still finished

First run back after injury.

After graduating, do you still leave a rest day between runs?

very worried about speed

Just finished week 1

Graduated

fitness

Week 7 R3 Done!!

The Truth About Scientific Claims for Nutrition, Exercise or Weight Loss

Week 7 Finally done

omg wk9

So, I clearly need to see progress in order to progress (and doing the programme for a second time)

I love this site BUT!!

Week 1 Run 1 - Done and dusted... almost!

W6 R2 - sorry Laura, was a bit naughty....

Blowing my own

Week 1 Run 3

Week 8 Run 1 - but feel guilty as left Laura at home.

Done it, Done it, Done it!!!!!!!

Did my fastest 5k time yesterday.

W1R2

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