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W8R1...............Done !

After a holiday and some time out I was unsure where to fit back in, thanks to advice on this site, I decided to see how far I could run and go from there....

After a holiday and some time out I was unsure where to fit back in, thanks to a...

ca66ie99

Graduate•12 years ago

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The date is set!

Today I did my last run for week 8! I plan to start week 9 this Sunday! On one hand another two minutes won't make any difference but it is running for...

Today I did my last run for week 8! I plan to start week 9 this Sunday! On o...

B1ddy

Graduate•12 years ago

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How long does it take to start losing weight?

Hi - I just completed week 4. I've already lost over 2 stone with Slimming World and still have about a stone to go, so still definitely overweight. I've been...

Hi - I just completed week 4. I've already lost over 2 stone with Slimming World...

thinnerandfitter

Graduate•12 years ago

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Local Parkrun 1st birthday party this Saturday!!

Theme is beach party fancy dress this Saturday, I wonder how many swimsuits will turn up!?! The forecast is fine but cold so keep your fingers crossed for us....

Theme is beach party fancy dress this Saturday, I wonder how many swimsuits will...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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So long, farewell, auf wiedersen, goodbye to Laura.... hello Ace of Spades????

So when Laura told me this evening that Week 7 was all about running for 25 minutes, that was it, I felt I couldn't hold it in any longer and said goodbye to...

So when Laura told me this evening that Week 7 was all about running for 25 minu...

eshaz14

Graduate•12 years ago

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Still not had a post grad run.

I've not run since last Saturday, and I want to get out there. My Graduating run went well (PB 29.42) and my dodgy knee gave me no problems while I was...

I've not run since last Saturday, and I want to get out there. My Graduating ru...

BettyJane

Graduate•12 years ago

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Getting started

As an unfit, overweight 50 year old, I desperately need to do something. I've made a great start. I've downloaded the Couchto5K onto the iPod and joined this...

As an unfit, overweight 50 year old, I desperately need to do something. I've m...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Slow test of the knee..

Since last run on Sunday, which ended up as a half run, have not got back into it due to knee pain. But today, it is feeling much better, so am going to give...

Since last run on Sunday, which ended up as a half run, have not got back into i...

caro8642

•12 years ago

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Advice on a device pls!

I am interested in getting something to track my pace and distance..can anyone recommend a reasonably priced device. Ps I know nothing about these I only know...

I am interested in getting something to track my pace and distance..can anyone r...

becksbinks

•12 years ago

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W9R2 (take 2) - finished (but it wasn't easy)

Phew, almost there! I had a false start very early this morning. After 4 hours of sleep courtesy of my toddler, I figured I had better get my behind out the...

Phew, almost there! I had a false start very early this morning. After 4 hours o...

canuckgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Greetings from Toronto, Canada

Hi Everyone, I have been lurking on this site for the past few months and this is my first post. First a great big thank you to everyone who posts on this...

Hi Everyone, I have been lurking on this site for the past few months and this ...

kartor

Graduate•12 years ago

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C25K App

I've heard people talking about a C25K App for the iphone but i can't find it anywhere, do you think they mean the podcasts? I'm now on week4 and not so...

I've heard people talking about a C25K App for the iphone but i can't find it an...

alliec

Graduate•12 years ago

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5x50 day 26

Had a failed run this morning, only managed 3k, can't blame the heel, just couldn't get into it. Went for a 5k walk this afternoon. Try a run again in the next...

Had a failed run this morning, only managed 3k, can't blame the heel, just could...

Angel108

Graduate•12 years ago

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Bye Bye week 4!!

This is the first time I've ever written a blog post so here goes. I finally managed week 4 run 3 this morning. It was really quite a challenge - very...

This is the first time I've ever written a blog post so here goes. I finally ...

thinnerandfitter

Graduate•12 years ago

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One more run to go!!! So excited!

I've worked out how to get Endomondo to track me properly. There's a knack to it. You turn on the GPS about 1/2 an hour before you leave the house. 15 minutes...

I've worked out how to get Endomondo to track me properly. There's a knack to it...

Pelephant

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just wanted to apologise for asking the same question 4 times..

Fell out with iPad :(

becksbinks

•12 years ago

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Any advice on shin splints???

Hi all, just started running..just done W1R2. Suffering with shin and calf pain. Any advice please!?

Hi all, just started running..just done W1R2. Suffering with shin and calf pain....

becksbinks

•12 years ago

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Any advice on shin splints???

Hi all, just started running..just done W1R2. Suffering with shin and calf pain. Any advice please!?

Hi all, just started running..just done W1R2. Suffering with shin and calf pain....

becksbinks

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Any advice for shin splints?

becksbinks

•12 years ago

1 Reply

How old were you when you started on the C25K? and why?

It seems that everyone has started at a different time in their life and for different reasons. It may be helpful to others to know that it is not just for...

It seems that everyone has started at a different time in their life and for dif...

caro8642

•12 years ago

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Thank you

Hi not only am I knew to c25k but also it's a first to be part of a blog. Thank you to all of you for the support. I am really motivated

Hi not only am I knew to c25k but also it's a first to be part of a blog. Thank ...

Orangepeel

•12 years ago

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Any advice on achilles tendon injuries?

I should now be looking forward to week nine and graduation, but have been laid up for the last four weeks with pain in my right achilles. There has been...

I should now be looking forward to week nine and graduation, but have been laid ...

Fellwalker

•12 years ago

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Back from an awful failure

Some months ago I wrote asking advise regarding my fight between long working hours that left me with no strengh to do my run. I graduate in July with a sense...

Some months ago I wrote asking advise regarding my fight between long working ho...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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W6R3 COMPLETE!

Thank you to everyone who gave me support and advice yesterday. It really gave me a boost. I ran for the whole 25 minutes, and although I allowed myself to...

Thank you to everyone who gave me support and advice yesterday. It really gave m...

tashazara

•12 years ago

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Week 5, Run 2 - Amazed!!

Wow, wow, wow.... I can’t believe that this morning I ran 8 solid minutes in one go! (twice!) My legs are feeling it now a little but overall it went really...

Wow, wow, wow.... I can’t believe that this morning I ran 8 solid minutes in one...

Clare7645

Graduate•12 years ago

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Whats happened to me .... I'm 40 and I've started running!

Well, this was a shock after chatting to my girlfriend who was planning on starting C25K back up after a years break, a voice that was mine said I think I'll...

Well, this was a shock after chatting to my girlfriend who was planning on start...

tioaboa

Graduate•12 years ago

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New to this ... but loving it so far!

Hi All - got pointed to this site from a fellow member on minimims. Just got one more session of week 1 to go and have to say I have surprised myself with how...

Hi All - got pointed to this site from a fellow member on minimims. Just got on...

CatLoverSue

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 interrupted!

After struggling through week 7 as I had a stomach bug, I managed week 8 run 1 a little better but could feel a cold starting. It has now developed into a...

After struggling through week 7 as I had a stomach bug, I managed week 8 run 1 a...

rosn123

Graduate•12 years ago

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Dejected at loss of fitness

I haven't run since the first week of the school summer holidays when I fell over and hurt my foot and haven't felt confident to run until today. The foot...

I haven't run since the first week of the school summer holidays when I fell ove...

Former-PE-Skiver

•12 years ago

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50 shades of puce.......

……....but I did it! Yesterday I really put myself through the mill. Started out with my W8R1, which wasn’t easy (actually it was pretty hard), but it...

……....but I did it! Yesterday I really put myself through the mill. Sta...

vixiej

Graduate•12 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2012

W8R1...............Done !

The date is set!

How long does it take to start losing weight?

Local Parkrun 1st birthday party this Saturday!!

So long, farewell, auf wiedersen, goodbye to Laura.... hello Ace of Spades????

Still not had a post grad run.

Getting started

Slow test of the knee..

Advice on a device pls!

W9R2 (take 2) - finished (but it wasn't easy)

Greetings from Toronto, Canada

C25K App

5x50 day 26

Bye Bye week 4!!

One more run to go!!! So excited!

Just wanted to apologise for asking the same question 4 times..

Any advice on shin splints???

Any advice on shin splints???

Any advice for shin splints?

How old were you when you started on the C25K? and why?

Thank you

Any advice on achilles tendon injuries?

Back from an awful failure

W6R3 COMPLETE!

Week 5, Run 2 - Amazed!!

Whats happened to me .... I'm 40 and I've started running!

New to this ... but loving it so far!

Week 8 interrupted!

Dejected at loss of fitness

50 shades of puce.......

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