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Can we get team totals for 5x50?

I know they've been having technical problems but I can't find anything on the 5x50 website which gives us a team total or a more accessible summary. Looks...

I know they've been having technical problems but I can't find anything on the 5...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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Depressed and unhappy - sore foot/ankle

I woke up this morning with a sore foot somewhere around the inside ankle bone. It hurts to poke it and it's sore to walk on - a sharp pain. I have RICEd it...

I woke up this morning with a sore foot somewhere around the inside ankle bone. ...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

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What next after couch to 5k, help please????

Anyone help me on what to do next after couch to 5k. I really need another goal to keep me going, Heeeellllpppppp please!!!!!

Anyone help me on what to do next after couch to 5k. I really need another goal ...

Jimbob74

Graduate•11 years ago

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Losing weight at last (one for the ladies...)

I noticed as I ran today that my sports bra is supporting less than it did even last week - a sure sign that I'm starting to shrink a little! Of course that's...

I noticed as I ran today that my sports bra is supporting less than it did even ...

Stefliser

Graduate•11 years ago

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B210K Week 2 Run 2. No records broken, but I did it :-)

Had a dull niggling headache all day today, so nearly didn't go out, but I did, and I'm really pleased I did. After a streak of great runs, with every one...

Had a dull niggling headache all day today, so nearly didn't go out, but I did, ...

Stefliser

Graduate•11 years ago

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Final call for 5x50 challenge!

The 5x50 challenge (which started yesterday) is still open for new joiners today - so if there's anyone who is still dithering, or who hasn't heard about it...

The 5x50 challenge (which started yesterday) is still open for new joiners today...

greenlegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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The Knees have behaved

After completing week 6 I was worried that I had done damage to my knees, I followed the advice given and rested them from Friday until this evening (usually...

After completing week 6 I was worried that I had done damage to my knees, I foll...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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Combining running with cycling?

I graduated a couple of weeks ago and since then have been running the 30 minutes (or a bit more) 2-3x a week. However I'm about to start cycling to work and...

I graduated a couple of weeks ago and since then have been running the 30 minute...

mdec

Graduate•11 years ago

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Stopped in my tracks

So have had to suspend C25K temporarily. Had a niggling calf injury for a week or so which I thought I'd finally cracked on Wednesday as managed to get on the...

So have had to suspend C25K temporarily. Had a niggling calf injury for a week ...

Beth5

•11 years ago

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Let's try again

So had a bash at this last year got as far as finishing week 3 then stopped, made a load of excuses to myself and never started again. But I have been reading...

So had a bash at this last year got as far as finishing week 3 then stopped, mad...

Grat1

•11 years ago

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Nearly there.....................

I can't believe that I am up to week 8!!!!! I've been very lucky - nothing more than a few minor aches and pains. My husband thinks that I hae been taken...

I can't believe that I am up to week 8!!!!! I've been very lucky - nothing more ...

Caprica

•11 years ago

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Ungraduating!!!!

I do not know what has happened to me! I have been doing well, running 3.5 miles in 35 mins and just generally enjoying my runs. The last two runs,...

I do not know what has happened to me! I have been doing well, running 3.5 miles...

Bluepiano

Graduate•11 years ago

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Start again - Doctors orders!!

Following a recent illness, the doctor's advice was, start again from week 1 and build yourself back up. I graduated last June, run in the race for life and...

Following a recent illness, the doctor's advice was, start again from week 1 and...

icandothis

Graduate•11 years ago

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After a week off, W6 complete

Having had a niggle to the outside of my knee (a ligament?) I took a week off to let it settle. The wait was driving me mad ..... wasn't quite sure whether to...

Having had a niggle to the outside of my knee (a ligament?) I took a week off to...

Dognpony

•11 years ago

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B210k W2R1 - TICK!

After a seriously lazy and overindulgent Easter Sunday yesterday, and 2 extra last-minute arrivals for dinner, which meant that instead of doing my run I was...

After a seriously lazy and overindulgent Easter Sunday yesterday, and 2 extra la...

Soozz

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 and not just running for running's sake.

This is my first blog post (although I've commented and asked a question previously) but I thought a blog post was deserved not only because I completed the...

This is my first blog post (although I've commented and asked a question previou...

trishC25K

Graduate•11 years ago

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Why am I so cold after I've cooled down from a run?

I find it really hard to stay warm for the rest of the day when I have been running. Does anyone else have this problem?

I find it really hard to stay warm for the rest of the day when I have been runn...

mrslazy

Graduate•11 years ago

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From Treadmill to Outdoors

Due to the lingering Michigan winter (ugh) I've been doing my C25K training on my treadmill. Fortunately, when we purchased our treadmill a few years ago we...

Due to the lingering Michigan winter (ugh) I've been doing my C25K training on m...

jbroox

Graduate•11 years ago

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2 mile fun run done.

I am up to week 8, run one done, and have just done a fun run of 2 miles with my 2 teenage daughters. It was really good fun, though we set off so slowly, not...

I am up to week 8, run one done, and have just done a fun run of 2 miles with my...

kateanna

•11 years ago

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5x50 Challenge - tracking reminder

As some of us doing the challenge will be choosing the 30 mins of exercise as our activity on some days the question was asked by Con-brio on their website as...

As some of us doing the challenge will be choosing the 30 mins of exercise as ou...

SBG356

Graduate•11 years ago

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Earphones with in line controls

I currently run with just my I phone earphones but they don't stay in v well. I'd like some ones with the loops round your ears (wear these type at work so...

I currently run with just my I phone earphones but they don't stay in v well. I'...

Tiger79

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 9 / Run 3 done.....what now?

I've not completed the programme and I'm a bit lost about where to go from here really. Finishing time is 4.25k in 30 minutes - was a bit disappointed not...

I've not completed the programme and I'm a bit lost about where to go from here ...

ilaughatcats

•11 years ago

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Advice for Week 5 Run 3 runners :)

I recently ran W5R3, and I know how scared I was, so I have decided to write a blog post to help anyone who is about to run the dreaded 20 minutes! Please feel...

I recently ran W5R3, and I know how scared I was, so I have decided to write a b...

piggyland1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 is completed, the end is in sight!!

Wowee guys! I did it, I actually did it! it wasn't even that hard, I actually feel like I could have done 25 minutes of running! :D I'll take you through how I...

Wowee guys! I did it, I actually did it! it wasn't even that hard, I actually fe...

piggyland1

Graduate•11 years ago

15 Replies

At the starting gate......

Tomorrow is the start of my journey, got shoes,shorts/longs,jackets,socks, and most of all,determination .loads of beautiful countryside around here and the...

Tomorrow is the start of my journey, got shoes,shorts/longs,jackets,socks, and m...

Manfred1946

•11 years ago

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Into the 5x50 and week 5 and 5 minute runs - high five!

May be labouring the point a little there...... but there was a certain neatness about it yesterday. My daughter had done her best to scupper my chances of...

May be labouring the point a little there...... but there was a certain neatness...

Tati

Graduate•11 years ago

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6.1 Was worried by previous blogs, but shouldn't have been :)

Blooming cold air out there again today! Thermals on, extra puffs of inhaler, and decided to run minus glasses so that buff could keep my inhaled air warm ......

Blooming cold air out there again today! Thermals on, extra puffs of inhaler, a...

LMS2110

Graduate•11 years ago

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Day 2 5x50

Yesterday I started with a 5k walk which was great. After not running for quite a while I bit the bullet and went out this morning to run/walk. Wasn't sure...

Yesterday I started with a 5k walk which was great. After not running for quite ...

getsetgo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Slow but sure progress (so far)!

Week 5 run 2 completed! Yippee! It was hard work - the legs were really feeling it. But considering a month ago I needed resuscitating after 60 seconds I...

Week 5 run 2 completed! Yippee! It was hard work - the legs were really feeli...

helenf28

•11 years ago

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Oh My Goodness!

Cloudy grey morning after the lovely ones we've been having for the last few days, but I was going jogging anyway. Off I set at 9am and I put on the...

Cloudy grey morning after the lovely ones we've been having for the last few day...

caz1_ca

Graduate•11 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2013

Can we get team totals for 5x50?

Depressed and unhappy - sore foot/ankle

What next after couch to 5k, help please????

Losing weight at last (one for the ladies...)

B210K Week 2 Run 2. No records broken, but I did it :-)

Final call for 5x50 challenge!

The Knees have behaved

Combining running with cycling?

Stopped in my tracks

Let's try again

Nearly there.....................

Ungraduating!!!!

Start again - Doctors orders!!

After a week off, W6 complete

B210k W2R1 - TICK!

Week 5 Run 3 and not just running for running's sake.

Why am I so cold after I've cooled down from a run?

From Treadmill to Outdoors

2 mile fun run done.

5x50 Challenge - tracking reminder

Earphones with in line controls

Week 9 / Run 3 done.....what now?

Advice for Week 5 Run 3 runners :)

Week 5 Run 3 is completed, the end is in sight!!

At the starting gate......

Into the 5x50 and week 5 and 5 minute runs - high five!

6.1 Was worried by previous blogs, but shouldn't have been :)

Day 2 5x50

Slow but sure progress (so far)!

Oh My Goodness!

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