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Week 9 first run

Have just completed my first 30 minute run and I feel great. I woke up this morning feeling a little worst for wear after meeting up with some friends, but...

Have just completed my first 30 minute run and I feel great. I woke up this morn...

jogging-hen

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 4 run 1

its all going to plan did not think i would enjoy running how wrong i was . hope it continues this way

its all going to plan did not think i would enjoy running how wrong i was . hope...

ned63

Graduate•11 years ago

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second time around

Hi all, made week 6 few months back,now back again to FINISH IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi all, made week 6 few months back,now back again to FINISH IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

oldsalty

•11 years ago

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When can I run with posterior tibial tendonitis?

I have been diagnosed with ptt after months of arch pain in my left foot. I thought wrongly that it was plantar fasciitis. I have had a steroid injection in my...

I have been diagnosed with ptt after months of arch pain in my left foot. I thou...

bethbrit

•11 years ago

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Beginner, now running 5k (Long read loll....disclaimer)

Hey, first of all I'd like to say a great big hello to everyone. For a month or so, I have been browsing healthunlocked after signing up. May I just say how...

Hey, first of all I'd like to say a great big hello to everyone. For a month or...

mhussain

Graduate•11 years ago

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Advice would be wonderful! Pins and needles - week 8, run 3.

Ok, so I've just 'completed' week 8 run 3. The previous 5 runs have given me a few troubles. I can complete them and have done ok, however I'm getting the...

Ok, so I've just 'completed' week 8 run 3. The previous 5 runs have given me a f...

nextjenn

Graduate•11 years ago

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Tea for "light legs"

Well, I'm trying it this evening! Last night I had a last minute invitation to do another hike today. I'd decided to do my run today not yesterday afternoon,...

Well, I'm trying it this evening! Last night I had a last minute invitation to d...

runningnearbeirut

Graduate•11 years ago

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Thinking of joining the 21st Century - what ipod app is the best for running?

Am finally thinking of getting an iphone, but wondering which running app everyone finds the best (because this is one of the main reasons that I want to get...

Am finally thinking of getting an iphone, but wondering which running app everyo...

unfitmum

•11 years ago

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In need of some encouragement

W3R2 was dreadful, went first thing. I am suffering from Planter Fasciitis in left foot which makes my heel very painful so basically hobbled through the run....

W3R2 was dreadful, went first thing. I am suffering from Planter Fasciitis in le...

Natalie01

Graduate•11 years ago

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New c25k app -missed Laura!!

So this morning I tried the new change4life app -same programme but you can play you own music -that all sounded great , but think it actually effected my run...

So this morning I tried the new change4life app -same programme but you can play...

Run-ragged

Graduate•11 years ago

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advice sought

I done R3 yesterday of week one. This was the first outdoor run I have done as I have been on the treadmill. Today I am aching all over, front of legs, back,...

I done R3 yesterday of week one. This was the first outdoor run I have done as I...

janechelston

•11 years ago

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Back again!

Having had a little time off from running over the summer months I return once again to the C25K fold! Although I did manage eventually to get to week 9...

Having had a little time off from running over the summer months I return once a...

mrshiccup

•11 years ago

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Definitely not C25k!

I have to share this with you: http://www.caesarscampenduranceruns.co.uk This endurance run has happened annually where I am lucky enough to be able to run....

I have to share this with you: http://www.caesarscampenduranceruns.co.uk This ...

deb54

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 with Dog

Well just did first run of week 8 at it went pretty well even though I had a new running companion.... Basically the weather has been pants today and the rest...

Well just did first run of week 8 at it went pretty well even though I had a new...

Sinbad

Graduate•11 years ago

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Re: publicity and posters - what about personal stories?

I totally agree that it would be great if we could encourage more people to take up running. I like the idea of posters, but I think they need to have an eye...

I totally agree that it would be great if we could encourage more people to take...

runningnearbeirut

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2 - Result!

Week 3 run 2 completed. I believe that was a little easier today. Did 2.24 miles in 31 mins with an average speed of 14 minutes dead per mile. Pleased with...

Week 3 run 2 completed. I believe that was a little easier today. Did 2.24 miles...

Lazydaysinmay

Graduate•11 years ago

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W3R3completed

Woo hoo. Feeling it a bit in one of my ankles, but apart from that, I managed it. :-)

Woo hoo. Feeling it a bit in one of my ankles, but apart from that, I managed i...

Eebahgum

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

I did it! I've not had much sleep, I went out on Thursday and had no sleep (uni life) so I wasn't really getting in to it as much as I should today...5 minutes...

I did it! I've not had much sleep, I went out on Thursday and had no sleep (uni ...

secretlemon

Graduate•11 years ago

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W6R2 :-)

I had dithered about whether or not to go out today as I knew I was quite tired, but having looked at the weather forecast for the next few days decided to...

I had dithered about whether or not to go out today as I knew I was quite tired,...

Hennith

Graduate•11 years ago

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Failed parkrun

I'm fat, slow and unable to finish this mornings parkrun. Feel so defeated. Managed 7.5k on holiday so it's not the distance. It's the voice in my head that...

I'm fat, slow and unable to finish this mornings parkrun. Feel so defeated. Mana...

Funkydelia

Graduate•11 years ago

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Yes completed r2 wk4. Only prob was the old knees (again) + right ankle decided to join in . Apart from that all was well :

2 ibrufen and 2,ice packs and ten min later good as knew ! .

Rockette

•11 years ago

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silly question - my Wife and I are about to start the programme, but we're confused. How do you work out a running route?

If you simply set off from point a and follow the podcast instructions, you're going to end up at point b and then walk/run back home! Not too bad on week one,...

If you simply set off from point a and follow the podcast instructions, you're g...

richardwil

•11 years ago

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Bad run, with a difference!

I went out on my long run of the week this morning. For some reason it was really hard work, my legs were very dead today and there was lots more walking than...

I went out on my long run of the week this morning. For some reason it was reall...

Slowworm

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Woah, woah, woah! I did it! That was hard but I did it!!! The hardest bit was what to think when running to take mind off "how much longer?". I was ringing...

Woah, woah, woah! I did it! That was hard but I did it!!! The hardest bit was wh...

mum2theboys

Graduate•11 years ago

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A Parkrun run Personal Worst, but I'm pleased.

I ran my first Parkrun in over four months this morning. My official time came through at 30:57, now this is a personal worst for me, but I'm pleased to be...

I ran my first Parkrun in over four months this morning. My official time came t...

BettyJane

Graduate•11 years ago

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Headaches Gone

Thanks again to the guys who posted advice for a running headache it seems to have helped. I am keeping a check on my hydration by drinking much more water now...

Thanks again to the guys who posted advice for a running headache it seems to ha...

frany

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 - post holiday blues

Well, after a year and a half in which I lost three stone, and put 1 and a half stone back on, I decided to try C25K out. First go this morning, really...

Well, after a year and a half in which I lost three stone, and put 1 and a half...

I-deserve-it

•11 years ago

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touch screen phones - and walking as fast as I run

So, like many users, I use my phone to play the podcasts (Samsung S3 Galaxy mini, on android). I put it in the "key pocket" that is in the back of my...

So, like many users, I use my phone to play the podcasts (Samsung S3 Galaxy mini...

ajwyld

Graduate•11 years ago

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IF THIS DOESN'T MAKE YOU GO "AWWWWW" I'll be amazed.

Due to thousands upon thousands of requests.....(Ok, 4)...here is a picture of the two new kittens who have joined our household. A brother and a sister -...

Due to thousands upon thousands of requests.....(Ok, 4)...here is a picture of t...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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I'll be doing my last run of week 3 later, my lungs feel like they're gonna burst!!

Keep thinking how on earth am I gonna do 5 min runs next week, do i repeat week 3 or just keep going! :'(

Keep thinking how on earth am I gonna do 5 min runs next week, do i repeat week ...

thunder-thighs

•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2013

Week 9 first run

week 4 run 1

second time around

When can I run with posterior tibial tendonitis?

Beginner, now running 5k (Long read loll....disclaimer)

Advice would be wonderful! Pins and needles - week 8, run 3.

Tea for "light legs"

Thinking of joining the 21st Century - what ipod app is the best for running?

In need of some encouragement

New c25k app -missed Laura!!

advice sought

Back again!

Definitely not C25k!

Week 8 run 1 with Dog

Re: publicity and posters - what about personal stories?

Week 2 Run 2 - Result!

W3R3completed

Week 5 Run 3

W6R2 :-)

Failed parkrun

Yes completed r2 wk4. Only prob was the old knees (again) + right ankle decided to join in . Apart from that all was well :

silly question - my Wife and I are about to start the programme, but we're confused. How do you work out a running route?

Bad run, with a difference!

Week 4 Run 1

A Parkrun run Personal Worst, but I'm pleased.

Headaches Gone

Week 1 Run 1 - post holiday blues

touch screen phones - and walking as fast as I run

IF THIS DOESN'T MAKE YOU GO "AWWWWW" I'll be amazed.

I'll be doing my last run of week 3 later, my lungs feel like they're gonna burst!!

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