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Week 3 all done!

Just done last run week 3 found it much easier especially the advice about being seen over a wall! Realised i had been going bit too fast! Knees a bit clicky...

Just done last run week 3 found it much easier especially the advice about being...

Sammijj

•11 years ago

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My running drought is over!

3 weeks after I had to take off my running shoes and give my legs a break, on the advice of a podiatrist, due to shin splints, bunions, pronation and...

3 weeks after I had to take off my running shoes and give my legs a break, on th...

Honorsmum

•11 years ago

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Marathon and blogging

To anyone on the FB group, I apologize for repeating myself. After receiving my rejection magazine for the VLM, I signed up for Brighton Marathon on 6th April...

To anyone on the FB group, I apologize for repeating myself. After receiving my...

sfb350

Graduate•11 years ago

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Didn't want to be left out!

I've been inspired by all the accounts of people doing 10ks and half marathons recently. Discovered there was still time to enter the Great Scottish Run 10k...

I've been inspired by all the accounts of people doing 10ks and half marathons r...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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My husband has just started getting a stitch on the final minute of the run?

He is about to do wk9r3 and this has just started from wk8. I have suggested less water while he runs and trying to slow his pace towards the end both of which...

He is about to do wk9r3 and this has just started from wk8. I have suggested les...

Sassy1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Numb Feet!

I have just finished the first session on week 1 (yay me!) but by the end of it my calves were burning and my feet were numb with pins and needles! Does anyone...

I have just finished the first session on week 1 (yay me!) but by the end of it ...

fizzbomb

•11 years ago

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Whoo-hoo!!! Week 6 completed! :)

So after a particularly trying day at work, came home knowing that Week 6 Run 3 was tonight's challenge...not the greatest way to finish a tough day I thought....

So after a particularly trying day at work, came home knowing that Week 6 Run 3 ...

mummystar

Graduate•11 years ago

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Struggling with 25 mins week 7

Finding running 25 mins hard :( I did really well on week 5 and half way through week 6

Finding running 25 mins hard :( I did really well on week 5 and half way throug...

Beccym

Graduate•11 years ago

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How many runs are there in week 9?

I have just finished week 8 this evening, so have the final podcast coming up. My question is at which point have you officially finished the programme? Do you...

I have just finished week 8 this evening, so have the final podcast coming up. M...

Magnetix101

Graduate•11 years ago

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Day off, but I want to run!

I ran yesterday morning, which is not a normal occurrence. Today I feel I should be running again, so I must be really getting back into this big time. Slight...

I ran yesterday morning, which is not a normal occurrence. Today I feel I should...

shinjin

Graduate•11 years ago

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W4R3 why did that feel so hard?

Up till now I've been quietly confident and believed I really was making big improvements with my running. However I just completed W4R3 and I feel really...

Up till now I've been quietly confident and believed I really was making big imp...

char2609

•11 years ago

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Re-starting C25K.....anyone re-done the programme?

So I did the whole C25K programme last year for the Race for Life. I completed the run in 22 mins and countinued to run for a while afterward. Sadly - I have...

So I did the whole C25K programme last year for the Race for Life. I completed t...

Sarah-A

Graduate•11 years ago

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Failed week 8 run1 !

I've had difficult runs and still continued but for some reason I just wasn't feeling top notch today and very tired. I only managed 20 mins so thought I'd...

I've had difficult runs and still continued but for some reason I just wasn't fe...

EMG1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Set off to eager get back on track AND THEY'VE ONLY GONE AND DUG IT UP!

Set out today - a tad late at 11.30, I agree - but eager to get out and do something. Have now got Endomondo on my phone now and decided to run the Endomondo...

Set out today - a tad late at 11.30, I agree - but eager to get out and do somet...

Beek

Graduate•11 years ago

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Passed my driving test today and feel I owe it to the c25k programme!!

I started the programme after my last fail and completed wk9 r3 yesterday, so I honestly think my new confidence from running helped me to keep my nerve and...

I started the programme after my last fail and completed wk9 r3 yesterday, so I ...

edqa233

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 2 Day 2

New to this site and this is my first post. Hoping to find some encouragement and helpful hints/tips from everyone! So second run of week 2 and I feel like I...

New to this site and this is my first post. Hoping to find some encouragement a...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Statins and muscle pain

Hi all I completed C25K in June after 9 weeks of injury free running. Since then I've been doing regular 5K runs. Until recently....... About two months ago...

Hi all I completed C25K in June after 9 weeks of injury free running. Since the...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Jawbone Up???

I am almost decided to get this...but does anyone know of a reason why I shouldn't? If you have one, what do you think of it...do you regret it? Thanks x

I am almost decided to get this...but does anyone know of a reason why I shouldn...

Lippie

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Mission accomplished!

Did Run 3 Week 9 today on Llandonna Beach, Anglesey. On holiday for a week, so will get a couple more in. Graduate Badge now ordered! Many thanks to the...

Did Run 3 Week 9 today on Llandonna Beach, Anglesey. On holiday for a week, so...

Trickydicky61

Graduate•11 years ago

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Small but important gains

Just done run 1 week 3 and although itwas hard I was suprised at how easy the 1st 90 second run was, looking back to run 1 week 1 my heart nearly pumped out of...

Just done run 1 week 3 and although itwas hard I was suprised at how easy the 1s...

roydh

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Rollin' but still not rockin'

Hey all, been a while since my last post and I'm still not back to running. Was in Haworth the other day with the little fella in a baby carrier...

Hey all, been a while since my last post and I'm still not back to ...

Ryansson

Graduate•11 years ago

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How important are the running shoes ?

I started running the local 5k park run this year and my times came down seemingly effortlessly from 23 min to 21 min. Time for the push to get into the 20's...

I started running the local 5k park run this year and my times came down seeming...

baronblaze

•11 years ago

17 Replies

First time running outside was difficult and I think I ran a little too fast struggled and had a few stops - help !

I have been so proud of the fact I can actually run but decided on a beautiful Friday morning that I would run around the local park... it was so hard in...

I have been so proud of the fact I can actually run but decided on a beautiful F...

EMG1

Graduate•11 years ago

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I DID IT!!!!

I did the Run Preston 10K yesterday and finished in 53:42! So pleased with my time but not only that, I finished 6th in my age group and was the 59th female...

I did the Run Preston 10K yesterday and finished in 53:42! So pleased with my ...

Mummytotwo

Graduate•11 years ago

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One more run to go...

Did run 2 this morning and it went fine. Not quite as easily as run 1 but still fine. It's a lovely day here in edinburgh and life is good. I am planning on...

Did run 2 this morning and it went fine. Not quite as easily as run 1 but still ...

lizziebeth57

Graduate•11 years ago

4 Replies

Need a kickstarter!

Eurgh! So I've not been running for... 3 weeks now. I feel terrible, my legs ache because, presumably, they're not getting used and starting to lose muscle...

Eurgh! So I've not been running for... 3 weeks now. I feel terrible, my legs ac...

mrqwest

Graduate•11 years ago

17 Replies

Could you recommend a gadget?

I am very nearly there on my C25K. I started week 7 today. I promised myself when i started that once I had run my first 5K i would buy a sports watch or a...

I am very nearly there on my C25K. I started week 7 today. I promised myself whe...

katiebell888

Graduate•11 years ago

15 Replies

Diagnosed with acute bronchitis, and I'm delighted, ecstatic, over the moon and thoroughly thrilled about it!

That might sound a bit odd, but I thought it was my asthma that was suddenly very much worse. I had to take myself off to the nearest walk-in clinic the other...

That might sound a bit odd, but I thought it was my asthma that was suddenly ver...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

21 Replies

Week four is done!

Hooray! After that awful week two, I never thought I'd get this far. I'm even more surprised that my shins appear to be getting better. I think the longer runs...

Hooray! After that awful week two, I never thought I'd get this far. I'm even mo...

RokensWife

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back on track

Well, one very spoilt little lady had a fantastic birthday, and loads of cuddles from grandpa, and so many presents! And I got my game-face back on and went...

Well, one very spoilt little lady had a fantastic birthday, and loads of cuddles...

Adzriel

Graduate•11 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2013

Week 3 all done!

My running drought is over!

Marathon and blogging

Didn't want to be left out!

My husband has just started getting a stitch on the final minute of the run?

Numb Feet!

Whoo-hoo!!! Week 6 completed! :)

Struggling with 25 mins week 7

How many runs are there in week 9?

Day off, but I want to run!

W4R3 why did that feel so hard?

Re-starting C25K.....anyone re-done the programme?

Failed week 8 run1 !

Set off to eager get back on track AND THEY'VE ONLY GONE AND DUG IT UP!

Passed my driving test today and feel I owe it to the c25k programme!!

Week 2 Day 2

Statins and muscle pain

Jawbone Up???

Mission accomplished!

Small but important gains

Rollin' but still not rockin'

How important are the running shoes ?

First time running outside was difficult and I think I ran a little too fast struggled and had a few stops - help !

I DID IT!!!!

One more run to go...

Need a kickstarter!

Could you recommend a gadget?

Diagnosed with acute bronchitis, and I'm delighted, ecstatic, over the moon and thoroughly thrilled about it!

Week four is done!

Back on track

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