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Week 2 beginneth

Feeling chuffed and a bit puffed but managed W2R1 :) As I was driving home from work today I passed a few runners and when I saw cables running from their...

Feeling chuffed and a bit puffed but managed W2R1 :) As I was driving home fr...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

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Yoga magic...

After years of saying 'Yoga?' no not for me, I like to go for the burn,' I had a pleasant surprise this morning. I really enjoyed it, in fact I was so relaxed...

After years of saying 'Yoga?' no not for me, I like to go for the burn,' I had a...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

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How fast should I be running?

Ok so I am thinking 10kph to do 5k in half hour but I find this speed is too much. I have been studying the runs today and have just completed run 1 of week...

Ok so I am thinking 10kph to do 5k in half hour but I find this speed is too muc...

rammsteinqueen

Graduate•11 years ago

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Never qualified but reached the goal!

About six months ago I was struck with calf injuries that prevented me from running, so I turned to rowing, which is a non-impact sport, for fitness. I...

About six months ago I was struck with calf injuries that prevented me from runn...

paulbirch

Graduate•11 years ago

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it was cold and damp this morning

I did not want to do this when I started but now it is the only times of the week I actually look forward to getting up on run days. Today it was wet and cold...

I did not want to do this when I started but now it is the only times of the wee...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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Should joint pain stop me running?

I have cracked the 30 minutes and am really pleased about this. However, I am really suffering with pain in my hips and ankles. I had 5 days off and have just...

I have cracked the 30 minutes and am really pleased about this. However, I am re...

larastara

•11 years ago

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Oh Thank Goodness

Finally managed 5k today. Graduated about 3/52 ago, then went off on holiday for a week (prebooked - not a spur of the moment celebration!). Got back raring to...

Finally managed 5k today. Graduated about 3/52 ago, then went off on holiday for...

ancientrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 done!!!

Just done the last run of week 5. Can't believe that I ran for 20 minutes. This plan really does work. Looking forward to week 6 now, I feel like I've won a...

Just done the last run of week 5. Can't believe that I ran for 20 minutes. Thi...

Tessietwo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Gait analysis

I am considering going to sweatshop and have a gait analysis done and then getting a decent pair of trainers as the front of my legs hurt when I run. I have...

I am considering going to sweatshop and have a gait analysis done and then getti...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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Not understanding - need help

Hi everyone I graduated late last year, just before xmas I was managing to do 5k, even though I was puffing and panting and never found it get any easier, but...

Hi everyone I graduated late last year, just before xmas I was managing to do 5k...

littlejan

Graduate•11 years ago

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Aiming for 25 minutes

The last run of week 6 this afternoon. 25 minutes non-stop. I'd been psyching myself up all day. The first 5 minutes was up a gentle slope, the next 7.5 was a...

The last run of week 6 this afternoon. 25 minutes non-stop. I'd been psyching my...

earl-grey-sian

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduate t-shirts

Just had a phone-call to say that my graduate t-shirt is on its way and should arrive by Monday. I did ask about the possibility of badges, but apparently...

Just had a phone-call to say that my graduate t-shirt is on its way and should a...

greenlegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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What a difference going up hill makes!

Today I started week 3. It did not go well. I tried a different route and I had not realised the difference an incline ( I really cannot call it a hill!) would...

Today I started week 3. It did not go well. I tried a different route and I had ...

Krissie

•11 years ago

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Repeated last run of week 3......

I should have done the last run of week 4 today but came down with a head cold on the weekend and just felt so awful. Anyway I repeated week 3 run 3 today and...

I should have done the last run of week 4 today but came down with a head cold o...

caz1_ca

Graduate•11 years ago

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Weather or not to run?

I was looking out at the rain earlier today pondering my next run/walk and I just wondered: How bad does the weather have to get before you abandon your...

I was looking out at the rain earlier today pondering my next run/walk and I jus...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

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Backache since started running!

I am about to start week 5 (eeekkk!) and over the past few weeks I have found my lower back really aches, not when running, just all the time :-( I run on a...

I am about to start week 5 (eeekkk!) and over the past few weeks I have found m...

imnorunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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W4 finished & loving it!

Did W4R3 this morning and found it easy enough - not out of breath and legs still moving. Have had a little bit of shin pain this week which has forced me out...

Did W4R3 this morning and found it easy enough - not out of breath and legs stil...

motwoosotdot

•11 years ago

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Week 6, run 2

Decided to really slow down for today's run, as I've been feeling pressured for some reason. After all, I should be enjoying this shouldn't I?? Somewhere...

Decided to really slow down for today's run, as I've been feeling pressured for ...

petal51

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50 Challenge

As our NHS Couch to 5K team for the 5x50 Challenge is growing by the day ( :) 17 members so far :) ) I thought I'd recommend that, if you are on facebook,...

As our NHS Couch to 5K team for the 5x50 Challenge is growing by the day ( :) 17...

TJFlute

•11 years ago

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My pre-10k race run and my heart rate stats

The big 10k is on Sunday and have not done too much running this week as I didn't want to aggravate my shin or ankle. I have however just been out for a...

The big 10k is on Sunday and have not done too much running this week as I didn'...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

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Tips on correct running technique

Improve your running and reduce your change of pain and strain with these simple running tips: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/how-to-run.aspx

Improve your running and reduce your change of pain and strain with these simple...

TheEditor

•11 years ago

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Yippee! I did it and Outside as well!

Wow I can't believe it! I am officially a runner. W9R3 completed yesterday and outside as well. Apart from 1 run I have done the whole programme on the...

Wow I can't believe it! I am officially a runner. W9R3 completed yesterday and o...

Maggiesax

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5R3 Motivation

I'm sat here this morning trying to muster up the courage and motivation to do Run 3 of week 5, 20 minutes of running seems and insane jump from 8!

I'm sat here this morning trying to muster up the courage and motivation to do R...

OlsBean

•11 years ago

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Help, I've been struck down with knee pain in week one?!

I started a different running plan before christmas but stopped when the weather got too cold! I discovered this plan last weekend and thought it sounded...

I started a different running plan before christmas but stopped when the weather...

newbie80

•11 years ago

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Week 7 done - my story so far recovering from stroke

So I'm now nearly at the 6 month mark following a stroke in September 2012 and couch to 5K has definitely been part of my recovery process. If you remember I...

So I'm now nearly at the 6 month mark following a stroke in September 2012 and c...

daisylou

•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2013

Week 2 beginneth

Yoga magic...

How fast should I be running?

Never qualified but reached the goal!

it was cold and damp this morning

Should joint pain stop me running?

Oh Thank Goodness

Week 5 done!!!

Gait analysis

Not understanding - need help

Aiming for 25 minutes

Graduate t-shirts

What a difference going up hill makes!

Repeated last run of week 3......

Weather or not to run?

Backache since started running!

W4 finished & loving it!

Week 6, run 2

5x50 Challenge

My pre-10k race run and my heart rate stats

Tips on correct running technique

Yippee! I did it and Outside as well!

W5R3 Motivation

Help, I've been struck down with knee pain in week one?!

Week 7 done - my story so far recovering from stroke

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