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About to bare all...

Just done w3r2 and have decided to both weigh and measure myself and post it here. I'm not doing this to lose much weight, more the health benefits (ok I'm...

Just done w3r2 and have decided to both weigh and measure myself and post it her...

motwoosotdot

•11 years ago

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Back on the wagon!

I've just read some inspirational blogs from graduates getting back on the programme after lapsing somewhat, and as with all posts on this fab forum, It's...

I've just read some inspirational blogs from graduates getting back on the progr...

Stefliser

Graduate•11 years ago

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Need a graduate badge?

I'm Lora from HealthUnlocked - for the moment while the C25K admin is not available, you can message me for your badge or comment below. To message me,...

I'm Lora from HealthUnlocked - for the moment while the C25K admin is not availa...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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First post-graduate run and ...

I ran 5k in 29 minutes! How happy am I? I put it down to Chi Running. I really tried hard to remember everything the book tells you to do and was amazed by...

I ran 5k in 29 minutes! How happy am I? I put it down to Chi Running. I reall...

HardleyHare

Graduate•11 years ago

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What's one of the worst things to meet on yr run?

Your local running club!!!! 50+ runners heading towards you on your quiet night (jog) W4 R1 last night, wise advise from my last 'bad run' was to drink...

Your local running club!!!! 50+ runners heading towards you on your quiet night ...

Souki

Graduate•11 years ago

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Garmin

There's an interesting long thread about Garmin below. But I have no idea what sort of Garmin people are talking about. I suspect I might find it useful if...

There's an interesting long thread about Garmin below. But I have no idea what ...

boudicca

Graduate•11 years ago

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is this a mid-life crisis? (at 48)

As I started my second day of week one this morning I found myself thinking - 'Is this a mid-life crisis thing'. I knew what was coming and was not looking...

As I started my second day of week one this morning I found myself thinking - ...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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10k training - Resting Heart Rate & A Dodgy Ankle

As some of you may have seen I am trying to find out my maximum heart rate - which I measured at 202 bpm last night by running like a madman on the treadmill...

As some of you may have seen I am trying to find out my maximum heart rate - whi...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

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Waiting for a graduate badge - then read this

If you still haven't received you badge after completing C25K then send a message to LoraHU who will sort it out for you or see her message on Questions. (To...

If you still haven't received you badge after completing C25K then send a messag...

PeaBea

Graduate•11 years ago

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Bridge to 10k - first run

Well, started bridge to 10k on Sunday. Took it out of my legs! I was due to run again yesterday but decided to give my legs an extra rest. It feels like a...

Well, started bridge to 10k on Sunday. Took it out of my legs! I was due to ru...

Turning50

•11 years ago

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At last....20 minutes!!

The waves of calm, blissful joy are still sweeping through me 12 hours on. Despite having left it 4 days before finally plucking up the courage I completed...

The waves of calm, blissful joy are still sweeping through me 12 hours on. Des...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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W1R0 :(

Last week i decided enough is enough and I'm going to start from monday with the 12 week healthy eating program, count calories on my fitnesspal, drink a litre...

Last week i decided enough is enough and I'm going to start from monday with the...

sndkk

•11 years ago

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W1R0 :(

Last week i decided enough is enough and I'm going to start from monday with the 12 week healthy eating program, count calories on my fitnesspal, drink a litre...

Last week i decided enough is enough and I'm going to start from monday with the...

sndkk

•11 years ago

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For those wishing to train further and go 5k up to 10k, is there enough demand for admin to consider a sub-section on this site?

I understand the NHS have no wish to do a 10k podcast but I'm wondering if this site could offer the same invaluable help it has on the C25k to those wishing...

I understand the NHS have no wish to do a 10k podcast but I'm wondering if this ...

Fingalo

Graduate•11 years ago

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w3 oh yeah!

I've just completed week 3!! Thought you might like to know! Happy days x

Hidden

•11 years ago

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HIIT works for rowing and cycling to help speed up.

Got to the gym for a class this morning with 30 minutes to spare so went into the gym for a rowing and cycling session (short). Decided to give the HIIT a shot...

Got to the gym for a class this morning with 30 minutes to spare so went into th...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Twitter....

Just wondering if anyone wants to hook on Twitter ... I know it's a 'love it' or 'hate it' thing ... but if you do ... I'm @LisaTalkingTots and I use these...

Just wondering if anyone wants to hook on Twitter ... I know it's a 'love it' or...

LisaTT

•11 years ago

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Just completed week 1

The first run was really hard and I ached for days after it. But now I have completed the second and third runs they were almost enjoyable. Looking forward to...

The first run was really hard and I ached for days after it. But now I have comp...

Krissie

•11 years ago

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Sticking to the beat

Does anyone else find that they run to the beat of the music (whether they like it or not)? I can't help doing it, but sometimes worry that it might be too...

Does anyone else find that they run to the beat of the music (whether they like ...

Fiddler71

Graduate•11 years ago

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5k Run - Done!!

So pleased with myself right now, did my first ever 5k run this evening :-D My graduation run on Saturday was such hard work, I didn't know if I could add 5...

So pleased with myself right now, did my first ever 5k run this evening :-D M...

Bibs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Well that was a disaster too

I went for a run tonight after work. I did about 3.8 miles but had to walk at least a mile of it. I keep getting chest pains, muscular i think (hope)! I think...

I went for a run tonight after work. I did about 3.8 miles but had to walk at le...

BigEd

•11 years ago

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...me too, back from the couch. All is not lost!

Just noticed a few graduates, who like me have been on the couch for far too long. A few common themes bad weather (I like to run outside), lassitude, bad time...

Just noticed a few graduates, who like me have been on the couch for far too lon...

April61

Graduate•11 years ago

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Crikey ... might just do this ... fantastic programme!

Just in from C25K Wk 8 Run 1 ... that was really hard. Think I might have left my legs on #Lytham Prom However now plotted my run/stagger on MapoMeter ... 4.3...

Just in from C25K Wk 8 Run 1 ... that was really hard. Think I might have left m...

LisaTT

•11 years ago

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WK8R2

Hi there fellow c25k's, well last night I ran, yes I ran, there I said it. I had taken two days rest before my last run and it went quite nice Lol. Well last...

Hi there fellow c25k's, well last night I ran, yes I ran, there I said it. I ha...

123456789

Graduate•11 years ago

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Well that was a disaster

Maybe I was feeling a little cocky after two excellent runs in the last week, but tonight was one of those runs where you wish you hadn't bothered. Firstly,...

Maybe I was feeling a little cocky after two excellent runs in the last week, bu...

earl-grey-sian

Graduate•11 years ago

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It feels a bit odd...

... that as part of my BUPA training plan for the Half Marathon, I just did a casual "easy" 25 minute run. A casual 25 minutes to prepare for more intensive...

... that as part of my BUPA training plan for the Half Marathon, I just did a ca...

Wristy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!!

I finally did it! I completed my graduation run on Saturday and managed 5kms in 32 minutes, which was a little quicker than last time. First 'post-grad'...

I finally did it! I completed my graduation run on Saturday and managed 5kms ...

Thistime

Graduate•11 years ago

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Rose tinted ... my first ever 20 minute run :)

...as the sun was setting on a beautiful evening I really was running (well jogging at a slow pace)with a rose tinted view ... until it went dark and then...

...as the sun was setting on a beautiful evening I really was running (well jogg...

amsjo

Graduate•11 years ago

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W2R2

Wow amazed myself today, after a sleepless night and a banging head all day I was determined I was going to the gym to complete my run - amazed at how well it...

Wow amazed myself today, after a sleepless night and a banging head all day I wa...

Gemini21

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 8 done, and I weigh the same - but I don't mind

Today I finished "week 8". I am running about twice a week, and I've had the odd bad week and a bout of flu in the middle, so I've actually been doing this...

Today I finished "week 8". I am running about twice a week, and I've had the ...

lucyconnuk

Graduate•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2013

About to bare all...

Back on the wagon!

Need a graduate badge?

First post-graduate run and ...

What's one of the worst things to meet on yr run?

Garmin

is this a mid-life crisis? (at 48)

10k training - Resting Heart Rate & A Dodgy Ankle

Waiting for a graduate badge - then read this

Bridge to 10k - first run

At last....20 minutes!!

W1R0 :(

W1R0 :(

For those wishing to train further and go 5k up to 10k, is there enough demand for admin to consider a sub-section on this site?

w3 oh yeah!

HIIT works for rowing and cycling to help speed up.

Twitter....

Just completed week 1

Sticking to the beat

5k Run - Done!!

Well that was a disaster too

...me too, back from the couch. All is not lost!

Crikey ... might just do this ... fantastic programme!

WK8R2

Well that was a disaster

It feels a bit odd...

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!!

Rose tinted ... my first ever 20 minute run :)

W2R2

Week 8 done, and I weigh the same - but I don't mind

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