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A fun Sunday run with 3000 others

Most of my running is done alone, along the quiet minor roads around the village or along empty forest tracks. Today’s run was different. I ran alongside about...

Most of my running is done alone, along the quiet minor roads around the village...

swanscot

Graduate•11 years ago

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For those lacking confidence...

I am a high school teacher who lives in the catchment area. 5 stone overweight, never done physical exercise in my life and so crippled by anxiety and...

I am a high school teacher who lives in the catchment area. 5 stone overweight, ...

Kimmiijay

Graduate•11 years ago

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Whoopee

Week 9 run 1 in the bag. Not a gremlin in sight. Just me the music and a steady rhythm. Really enjoyed it. Even did an extra 5 mins before walking. So proud...

Week 9 run 1 in the bag. Not a gremlin in sight. Just me the music and a steady ...

susan22

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1. Slow and Steady.

I'm working nights at the moment, ( I work a crazy shift pattern) and this makes doing c25k, or indeed anything at all, a bit of a hassle. I felt rubbish at...

I'm working nights at the moment, ( I work a crazy shift pattern) and this makes...

Horrorhiker

Graduate•11 years ago

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Finally had my gait analysed!

Have been running for 18 months now so decided to ditch my children's running shoes from Decathalon and treat myself to some proper running shoes. Tried 3...

Have been running for 18 months now so decided to ditch my children's running sh...

vengadriver

Graduate•11 years ago

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Getting somewhere.....

Just did w6r1. I'd heard some say that it was hard to go back to walking breaks again and in some respects was a tougher run than the previous 20 continuous...

Just did w6r1. I'd heard some say that it was hard to go back to walking breaks ...

Hezzabelle

Graduate•11 years ago

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New clothes for winter

Ok, going to get some new running gear for the cooler months. Have seen a Ron Hill top and a base layer top for colder months. Now for the head...what would...

Ok, going to get some new running gear for the cooler months. Have seen a Ron Hi...

Eve1975

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 7 Complete!!

Run 3 went so much better, covered the same distance but it felt a lot smoother. Helped that I had the gym to myself so watched tv with subtitles whilst...

Run 3 went so much better, covered the same distance but it felt a lot smoother....

Clumsy2

Graduate•11 years ago

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Does anyone use a fitbit flex wristband am thinking of purchasing as I have one more week until I graduate C25K & want to keep motivated.

Bronte113

Graduate•11 years ago

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I've done it!!!!!! Finally 5K goal reached!

I've only gone and done it!!!!!! Gone from 4.18K last run to.......5.66K in 41:57 minutes! I am so proud of myself as I could not run at all before June. I got...

I've only gone and done it!!!!!! Gone from 4.18K last run to.......5.66K in 41:5...

Eve1975

Graduate•11 years ago

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Another first - with a hangover!

I did my second run of week 9 this morning at 7am and it was another first. With a hangover. And I just got on and did it - saying just enjoy being out in...

I did my second run of week 9 this morning at 7am and it was another first. Wi...

deb54

Graduate•11 years ago

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Finally completed the plan and am feeling EPIC!!!

My wk9run3 run was my fastest ever and it felt great to finish the programme on a high!! Just over two months ago I downloaded the podcasts and just got out...

My wk9run3 run was my fastest ever and it felt great to finish the programme on ...

edqa233

Graduate•11 years ago

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Not my normal Sunday morning run.......Yay, much better

Key Facts: # Great Yorkshire Run in Sheffield # 10K # Blue skies & sunshine # 6000 other runners # mostly flat but a killer hill in the last 500m # hoped-for...

Key Facts: # Great Yorkshire Run in Sheffield # 10K # Blue skies & sunshine # 6...

OldNed

Graduate•11 years ago

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The Great Get Up & Get Going Xmas Challenge (aka Beat My Boss)

Soooooooooooo we had a wonderful holiday in Turkey and despite all the amazingly gorgeous food, I only put on one and a quarter pounds (yey!). But I have...

Soooooooooooo we had a wonderful holiday in Turkey and despite all the amazingly...

Jana83

Graduate•11 years ago

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Mind over matter.

Having read lots on here about the mental fight that takes place over the 9 weeks I had an interesting run yesterday. I was on W5R1 and Laura said you may find...

Having read lots on here about the mental fight that takes place over the 9 week...

Runvicarrun

•11 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2 ticked off!

Well I found that easier than run 1 I think. As someone who likes quizzes, I played a lists game with myself today. An animal for each letter of the alphabet,...

Well I found that easier than run 1 I think. As someone who likes quizzes, I pla...

Hennith

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 5 run 1 :-)

Well, I feel as if I'm back now !! I have been out of running for a while due to cracked rib , then a slight loss of confidence with my running. I have to...

Well, I feel as if I'm back now !! I have been out of running for a while due to...

kazzers

Graduate•11 years ago

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PARK RUN'S NINTH BIRTHDAY..............AND RUNNING UP THAT HILL.

Yesterday I had planned to attend Park Run at Killerton, but the thunder and driving rain at 7.30 kept me firmly and cosily in bed. It wasn't that I am just a...

Yesterday I had planned to attend Park Run at Killerton, but the thunder and dr...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•11 years ago

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Week 1 Done!

W1R1 was easy! W1R2 was done with my partner which made it more fun and a little bit competitive too. W1R3 was tough...I ran too fast and got out of breath...

W1R1 was easy! W1R2 was done with my partner which made it more fun and a little...

crstlnly

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Running shoes

Anybody else had trouble finding the right running shoes?

weaselby

Graduate•11 years ago

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Long time lurker first time poster

Okay so I'm nearly there just done w9r2 and feeling good :) I sometimes think that people can walk faster than I run. But I will worry about speed later!

Okay so I'm nearly there just done w9r2 and feeling good :) I sometimes think th...

weaselby

Graduate•11 years ago

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Weekend runs are different

One of the things about C25k is that it helps develop a habit of getting half an hours' exercise 3 times a week. However in all honesty with work and family...

One of the things about C25k is that it helps develop a habit of getting half an...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk 8 run2 under my belt

I seem to be back On track now. I have done 2 runs of 28 min. I just can't believe it. I even started off a bit faster today and had to slow down but I...

I seem to be back On track now. I have done 2 runs of 28 min. I just can't bel...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•11 years ago

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couch to 5k complete, a big massive yipeeeeeeee.!

I have just completed 3 5k runs in a row which i claim as finishing week nine.(Sorry Laura but i left you behind a couple of weeks ago but you were amazing to...

I have just completed 3 5k runs in a row which i claim as finishing week nine.(S...

chickens01

Graduate•11 years ago

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4 miles in 33:48. Also Dad's first 5km!

Hi all! This weeks long run was a shorter one at 4 miles (6.44km). This is because I have a 10km race next Sunday so I need to retain some energy for that....

Hi all! This weeks long run was a shorter one at 4 miles (6.44km). This is beca...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

I have a chesty coughs cold

My next run is week 8 run 1 I was planning to do it today but j have developed a chesty cold and am Coughing a lot What advice can you suggest should I...

My next run is week 8 run 1 I was planning to do it today but j have developed ...

Kingo

•11 years ago

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Great South Run,

I have completed week 9 and now using 9+ pod casts to train for Great South Run, now up o 35 mins but need to triple this in a month... any tips out there?

I have completed week 9 and now using 9+ pod casts to train for Great South Run...

ArthurSW

Graduate•11 years ago

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To whoop or not to whoop?

Hello my wonderful and supportive Couch-to-5-K-Community! I'm in a dilemma. I'm not sure if I beat my PB yesterday or not. Btw, it was also my first run since...

Hello my wonderful and supportive Couch-to-5-K-Community! I'm in a dilemma. I'm...

nomoresloth

Graduate•11 years ago

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First Park Run

Well I've been promising myself I would do this before October and I have only just made it. The run wasn't too bad. I started at the back and despite everyone...

Well I've been promising myself I would do this before October and I have only j...

Twizzle53

Graduate•11 years ago

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I did it!

Week 8, you are done! Very pleased with tonights run, I was a bit worried as I've not had the chance to get out since Tuesday so thought i might struggle, but...

Week 8, you are done! Very pleased with tonights run, I was a bit worried as I'v...

MinxyMissK

Graduate•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2013

A fun Sunday run with 3000 others

For those lacking confidence...

Whoopee

Week 4 Run 1. Slow and Steady.

Finally had my gait analysed!

Getting somewhere.....

New clothes for winter

Week 7 Complete!!

Does anyone use a fitbit flex wristband am thinking of purchasing as I have one more week until I graduate C25K & want to keep motivated.

I've done it!!!!!! Finally 5K goal reached!

Another first - with a hangover!

Finally completed the plan and am feeling EPIC!!!

Not my normal Sunday morning run.......Yay, much better

The Great Get Up & Get Going Xmas Challenge (aka Beat My Boss)

Mind over matter.

Week 4 Run 2 ticked off!

week 5 run 1 :-)

PARK RUN'S NINTH BIRTHDAY..............AND RUNNING UP THAT HILL.

Week 1 Done!

Running shoes

Long time lurker first time poster

Weekend runs are different

Wk 8 run2 under my belt

couch to 5k complete, a big massive yipeeeeeeee.!

4 miles in 33:48. Also Dad's first 5km!

I have a chesty coughs cold

Great South Run,

To whoop or not to whoop?

First Park Run

I did it!

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