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Week one done and dusted - WOOHOO!

I did it.....harder today because I mistimed and ended up running up a hill on my first run, then realised I was also running into the wind . But I did it -...

I did it.....harder today because I mistimed and ended up running up a hill on m...

JulieGoGo

•11 years ago

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Poetic License

If you can keep your head when all about you Are chasing Panthers and blaming JuicyJu If you can trust your body when your mind doubts you But make allowances...

If you can keep your head when all about you Are chasing Panthers and blaming Ju...

runningnotwalking

Graduate•11 years ago

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What's happening to me......?

Hi everyone, I completed WK 3 run1 today, and I loved every minute of it. Yeah I'm finding it tough, but once I got going I really enjoyed it. (This sounds so...

Hi everyone, I completed WK 3 run1 today, and I loved every minute of it. Yeah I...

MelB82

Graduate•11 years ago

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I did it! Might pay for it tomorrow and may never manage it again, but...I DID IT!!

For the first time ever, I ran 10k and even a little bit extra. :-) After my super speedy run on Wednesday, when I finally broke the 9 minute mile barrier...

For the first time ever, I ran 10k and even a little bit extra. :-) After my su...

Honorsmum

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Run 2 Done!

I surprised myself today, had rather too much to drink last night, but still got myself out for my run. I had contemplated re-doing run 1 again today rather...

I surprised myself today, had rather too much to drink last night, but still got...

MinxyMissK

Graduate•11 years ago

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Any Garmin Users want to join me? I need friends to keep me motivated...

I'm on W6R2 and have treated myself to a FR10 after several very frustrating fails with technology. I have no idea how to join groups etc but I think it would...

I'm on W6R2 and have treated myself to a FR10 after several very frustrating fai...

Cookiedooodle

Graduate•11 years ago

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Advice for knee niggle required

Whilst I am running I feel absolutely fine BUT am having some knee issues. There's no pain exactly but coming down/ going up stairs/getting up from a chair it...

Whilst I am running I feel absolutely fine BUT am having some knee issues. Ther...

scotsheather

Graduate•11 years ago

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Rude Runners....

It really doesn't take much to give a little wave to your fellow runners. Once I see my fellow runners a little wave or hand gesture to show unity. Am I the...

It really doesn't take much to give a little wave to your fellow runners. Once I...

TheBoyWhoRun

Graduate•11 years ago

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PARK RUN TIMING CONFESSION .....AND.........****ING GATES

Okay, first things first, I have to apologise for misleading you all yesterday by telling you that I had run 27.28 at Killerton Park Run. I am sorry. The...

Okay, first things first, I have to apologise for misleading you all yesterday b...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•11 years ago

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Sciatica and shin splints

I am so gutted: just finished W2 R3 and I have been bitten by the running bug. I feel I could run and run and run if it weren't for this pain. I think I have...

I am so gutted: just finished W2 R3 and I have been bitten by the running bug. I...

RokensWife

Graduate•11 years ago

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B210k - week one completed

up early this morn for my 3rd run of the programme. picked a totally flat route - to test my true running rate and time to complete each 1k - very slow...

up early this morn for my 3rd run of the programme. picked a totally flat route...

suzybenj

Graduate•11 years ago

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Is there a downloadable C25K wall planner?

BlueGnu

•11 years ago

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Gave up half way through week7 run 2

I gave up today after about 10 mins running today. I ran in the afternoon which I have never done before and also did not leave a full day in between runs. I...

I gave up today after about 10 mins running today. I ran in the afternoon which ...

googolplex

Graduate•11 years ago

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How do I overcome the mental blocks for running for longer periods?

I'm stuck on week 5 still. I'm enjoying being outside and doing the programme but week 5 run 3 is a nightmare . I'm no where near completing it I'm only up to...

I'm stuck on week 5 still. I'm enjoying being outside and doing the programme bu...

Blueybull

Graduate•11 years ago

6 Replies

Week 4 done.

Today I did my 3rd week 4 run and according to Map my Run went further in less time. Can't wait for Tuesday to start week 5. Went shopping yesterday and got...

Today I did my 3rd week 4 run and according to Map my Run went further in less t...

susan22

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 2 day 1

I ran in the rain today......and liked it!

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Parkrun runners take note please

I did a duty at my local Parkrun yesterday we had over 230 runners and a problem. I counted at least 5 runners who crossed the finish line and then took off...

I did a duty at my local Parkrun yesterday we had over 230 runners and a problem...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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How do you increase speed?

I just completed week 6 run 3. I ran for 24minutes (instead of 22) and covered 3.25km. Pretty slow I know, so the question is what is the best way to improve...

I just completed week 6 run 3. I ran for 24minutes (instead of 22) and covered 3...

rayagirl

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Yesterday was my 3rd anniversary and I forgot it!!!!!!!!!!

I've just realized this morning that we are now into September, so yesterday was my 3rd anniversary of running. At the beginning of August 3 years ago I down...

I've just realized this morning that we are now into September, so yesterday was...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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17k.....perhaps there really is a panther in me?

I know I did Parkrun yesturday, but after my 4 days of run starvation I needed more...a bit like when you have something good, you just want more..... So- I...

I know I did Parkrun yesturday, but after my 4 days of run starvation I needed m...

ju-ju-

Graduate•11 years ago

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A Lazy Lie In & Spiffing Lunch VERSUS a run

I have had to resort to my "inner slob" today. I HAD planned my third run of the week this morning but seeing as I am starting a new job tomorrow and for 5...

I have had to resort to my "inner slob" today. I HAD planned my third run of the...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Completed week 6 day 2 - then had 8 weeks time-out, not sure where to re-start?

I started C25K at the end of May, and actually loved it. Well, I never thought I would hear myself say that! I completed week 6 day 2, then had to take 8...

I started C25K at the end of May, and actually loved it. Well, I never thought I...

nettyk

•11 years ago

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Excuse the bad language but what a bad bloody run!

Just did week 6 run 1. Having an emotional time at the moment and kind of stressful so decided it was just as important as any other run... If only I knew the...

Just did week 6 run 1. Having an emotional time at the moment and kind of stress...

birdistheword

Graduate•11 years ago

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Anyone DN14 (UK) area just starting this programme?

I am just starting this programme and wondered if there was anyone in DN14 area (including pontefract, doncaster, York &selby) who are just starting and would...

I am just starting this programme and wondered if there was anyone in DN14 area...

MumWhaley

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Ok So Im on week 4 and run 2 tomorrow.What I want to know fellow runners is why I am putting weight on and not eating huge amounts.

Even though this running is hard, in a strange way I quite enjoy it.

A1nsworth

Graduate•11 years ago

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Knee 'gave way'. What's that all about?

I've graduated twice (!) on c25k and, since July, have gradually been increasing distance to try and reach 5.5 miles by my 55th birthday. Last Friday 23/8 I...

I've graduated twice (!) on c25k and, since July, have gradually been increasin...

gypsydepp

Graduate•11 years ago

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Look how far we've all come

Reading someone else's post has made me think about how quickly we have all progressed. I started C25K on April 29th 2013, I was 6 stone over weight 47 years...

Reading someone else's post has made me think about how quickly we have all prog...

Tready

Graduate•11 years ago

13 Replies

C25k and S&F combined, not really working for me!

I started the strength and flexibility podcasts on my rest days, but I'm finding that my muscles are so sore the next day that it makes running (and everyday...

I started the strength and flexibility podcasts on my rest days, but I'm finding...

edqa233

Graduate•11 years ago

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Using Map My Walk alongside the podcast

Has anyone used the app to tell you where to go on your route while running? First time I'm about to do it today and just wondered how its done or what it was...

Has anyone used the app to tell you where to go on your route while running? Fir...

birdistheword

Graduate•11 years ago

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Sports Bra aagghhhh!

We all know the importance of a good sports bra but why oh why is it so impossible to find one in a big cup size? I am an H cup and simply can't find a sports...

We all know the importance of a good sports bra but why oh why is it so impossib...

Runvicarrun

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2013

Week one done and dusted - WOOHOO!

Poetic License

What's happening to me......?

I did it! Might pay for it tomorrow and may never manage it again, but...I DID IT!!

Run 2 Done!

Any Garmin Users want to join me? I need friends to keep me motivated...

Advice for knee niggle required

Rude Runners....

PARK RUN TIMING CONFESSION .....AND.........****ING GATES

Sciatica and shin splints

B210k - week one completed

Is there a downloadable C25K wall planner?

Gave up half way through week7 run 2

How do I overcome the mental blocks for running for longer periods?

Week 4 done.

Week 2 day 1

Parkrun runners take note please

How do you increase speed?

Yesterday was my 3rd anniversary and I forgot it!!!!!!!!!!

17k.....perhaps there really is a panther in me?

A Lazy Lie In & Spiffing Lunch VERSUS a run

Completed week 6 day 2 - then had 8 weeks time-out, not sure where to re-start?

Excuse the bad language but what a bad bloody run!

Anyone DN14 (UK) area just starting this programme?

Ok So Im on week 4 and run 2 tomorrow.What I want to know fellow runners is why I am putting weight on and not eating huge amounts.

Knee 'gave way'. What's that all about?

Look how far we've all come

C25k and S&F combined, not really working for me!

Using Map My Walk alongside the podcast

Sports Bra aagghhhh!

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