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BIG NEWS: Couch to 5k+ and "Strength & Flex" podcasts are available

Hi It's the day you've all been waiting for. The Couch to 5k+ podcasts are now available on iTunes or on NHS Choices at...

Hi It's the day you've all been waiting for. The Couch to 5k+ podcasts are now ...

JR21

•12 years ago

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Week 6 done and smiling from ear to ear

Just got back from my final run of week 6 - Laura says I'm a runner, but I've felt like a runner from about week 3, why else would I be getting up to run at...

Just got back from my final run of week 6 - Laura says I'm a runner, but I've fe...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Massive fail and no reason why

It's like one of those phone calls you meant to do but the longer you didn't make it the harder it became to actually do it, I'm referring to the fact that due...

It's like one of those phone calls you meant to do but the longer you didn't mak...

Grat1

•12 years ago

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Week 3 here i come !

I did it! 2 weeks ago i didn't believe i could run for 30 seconds but here i am having finished week 2. I'm amazed, i know that i've a long way to go but im...

I did it! 2 weeks ago i didn't believe i could run for 30 seconds but here i am ...

sinope82

Graduate•12 years ago

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Officially a runner!! woo hoo!

Laura said those magic words to me this morning! She said I'm officially a runner :) After the hard slog of W6 R1&2 I was so pleased that W6 R3 was better. My...

Laura said those magic words to me this morning! She said I'm officially a runne...

ellerunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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Amazing what a new pair of shoes can do!

I bought a new pair of running shoes on Tuesday. I spent about an hour with the guy in the store having my feet measured, checking my stance/walking/running...

I bought a new pair of running shoes on Tuesday. I spent about an hour with the ...

Nix1970

•12 years ago

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Week 8 done.......uh oh here comes week 9

Just done last run of week 8, so pleased. Week 9 next and then graduated, woo hoo!! Also booked in to whitstable park run on the 18th. Cant wait!!! :-)

Just done last run of week 8, so pleased. Week 9 next and then graduated, woo ho...

davehedgehog

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week One done!!!!

Well, I did it! I am estatic! I couldn't move my legs after the first two runs, but on the second rest day all my aches and pains suddenly vanished. I 'm not...

Well, I did it! I am estatic! I couldn't move my legs after the first two runs, ...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•12 years ago

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Today is a good day!

Morning. Tea. Sunshine - that's good. Running gear. Mindless panic increases as I set out for W5R3. It's fresh and cool outside, and as I do my warm-up walk I...

Morning. Tea. Sunshine - that's good. Running gear. Mindless panic increases as ...

Soozz

Graduate•12 years ago

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I did it!!!Week 6 r3 done! Whoop whoop!!!!!

I Managed to compete w6 r3 just this morning after much panicking and worrying beforehand!!! I am absolutely elated, elevated and ecstatic!!( which I know...

I Managed to compete w6 r3 just this morning after much panicking and worrying b...

New_runner

Graduate•12 years ago

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this 73 year old

Hi all just done W5 R1 was not too bad but pushed a little too hard for last minute and felt a bit sick , but I still recovered quite quickly. Can't run again...

Hi all just done W5 R1 was not too bad but pushed a little too hard for last min...

Pat184

Graduate•12 years ago

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Post C25K programmes for the iPhone?

Can anyone point me in the right direction for iPhone friendly graduate programmes as I do t have flash player. Thank you.

Can anyone point me in the right direction for iPhone friendly graduate programm...

Joysmum

Graduate•12 years ago

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What does graduate next to some people's username mean?

Happy2Jog

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduated last month

I graduated from week 9 at the end of June so pretty much a month ago. I'm jogging 6.5 km daily which usually takes me about 47 minutes so I'm definitely not...

I graduated from week 9 at the end of June so pretty much a month ago. I'm joggi...

Happy2Jog

Graduate•12 years ago

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Rough Day

Well today was a bit rough. I was only able to complete half the runs due to pain in my thighs and I believe the heat was a bit much too. I am hoping I did not...

Well today was a bit rough. I was only able to complete half the runs due to pai...

Kmass

Graduate•12 years ago

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And then the battery died.....

...so I was just over five minutes into the W7R1, feeling good, had changed my route and was feeling as if the 30 minute goal was getting closer when...... the...

...so I was just over five minutes into the W7R1, feeling good, had changed my r...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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W3 R1- The best thing Laura said!

So delighted to hear that Laura INSISTS that I have a rest day tomorrow - I need it! I daren't look to see what week 4 has in store for me. Anyway, I musn't...

So delighted to hear that Laura INSISTS that I have a rest day tomorrow - I need...

stridingedge

Graduate•12 years ago

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I feel like a cheat!

I have just completed W3R3 so W4R1 is on Sunday and as I am only just managing the 3 min runs (red faced and breathless - hmm thats a good name for a band!) I...

I have just completed W3R3 so W4R1 is on Sunday and as I am only just managing t...

Sanz

•12 years ago

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Iron deficiency in runners

I've mentioned this in my earlier blog about "Sessions" and it seems others have experienced low iron levels. I was also talking to another lady at running...

I've mentioned this in my earlier blog about "Sessions" and it seems others have...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 is here. Aaagh!

Tonight I ran the first run of week 9. I was completely terrified before I did it. I am finding running the longer times really hard, and I think it's because...

Tonight I ran the first run of week 9. I was completely terrified before I did i...

ifnotnow

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week one

Two runs under my belt. I run down a country lane behind where I live. I have met, 9 dogs, two of my neighbours, made the joke 'if you find me collapsed you...

Two runs under my belt. I run down a country lane behind where I live. I have m...

Kirkleylewis

Graduate•12 years ago

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Should I run with mild but consistent ankle pain?

I am doing my first 5k for age concern day after tomorrow (sat) but I have ankle pain from last 2 days which probably related to old injury-roughly two months...

I am doing my first 5k for age concern day after tomorrow (sat) but I have ankle...

Devanski

Graduate•12 years ago

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Short of time

I've found that past couple of weeks really difficult, juggling a new job(s) plus the school holidays has meant that finding time for myself to run has been...

I've found that past couple of weeks really difficult, juggling a new job(s) plu...

2girls

Graduate•12 years ago

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Downloading the 5K+ podcast

Wow, its like christmas, the podcasts have arrived ,now I just have to wait for my son to come in from his run to help me dowload them, very exciting :)

Wow, its like christmas, the podcasts have arrived ,now I just have to wait for ...

icandothis

Graduate•12 years ago

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Will I ever get back to it....................................................??

OK, so I got to wk 4 run 6 and was struggling, I always run straight after dropping my little one at school so knew the school summer break would be a problem...

OK, so I got to wk 4 run 6 and was struggling, I always run straight after dropp...

missymil

•12 years ago

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Treadmill

Hi group.. Has anyone done C25k on a Treadmill? If so what speeds were best for the walk and run section in kph. Cheers in advance :-)

Hi group.. Has anyone done C25k on a Treadmill? If so what speeds were best for ...

sonicsplodge

Graduate•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K+ downloading now!

And I have now found Couch to 5K+, downloading it now...

GoogleMe

Graduate•12 years ago

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Found one of the new podcast series!

My precious C25K podcasts mysteriously disappeared from my phone and in the process of trying to download it again, I found the NHS Strength and Flexibility...

My precious C25K podcasts mysteriously disappeared from my phone and in the proc...

GoogleMe

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is it too early to do park run?

I was over the moon when I completed W5R3 last week, in my joy I hastily signed up for Park Run. I just did W6R1 and really struggled, I don't want people to...

I was over the moon when I completed W5R3 last week, in my joy I hastily signed ...

Moosele

Graduate•12 years ago

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Breathing bother - any advice?

I ran my first post-graduation run yesterday evening, warm but breezy conditions, along the sea front. Unusually, I had the sensation about 20 mins in of...

I ran my first post-graduation run yesterday evening, warm but breezy conditions...

poulet

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2012

BIG NEWS: Couch to 5k+ and "Strength & Flex" podcasts are available

Week 6 done and smiling from ear to ear

Massive fail and no reason why

Week 3 here i come !

Officially a runner!! woo hoo!

Amazing what a new pair of shoes can do!

Week 8 done.......uh oh here comes week 9

Week One done!!!!

Today is a good day!

I did it!!!Week 6 r3 done! Whoop whoop!!!!!

this 73 year old

Post C25K programmes for the iPhone?

What does graduate next to some people's username mean?

Graduated last month

Rough Day

And then the battery died.....

W3 R1- The best thing Laura said!

I feel like a cheat!

Iron deficiency in runners

Week 9 is here. Aaagh!

Week one

Should I run with mild but consistent ankle pain?

Short of time

Downloading the 5K+ podcast

Will I ever get back to it....................................................??

Treadmill

Couch to 5K+ downloading now!

Found one of the new podcast series!

Is it too early to do park run?

Breathing bother - any advice?

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