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Couch to 5k+ I've just come back from my first completed "Stamina" run!

I've been using the C25k+ pod casts to try to improve my pace and although I found "stepping stones" and "speed " do-able challenges I ran scared of...

I've been using the C25k+ pod casts to try to improve my pace and although I ...

runningmam

Graduate•11 years ago

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Just recovering from Sciatica and so not run for about 5 weeks, should I restart the C25k or just see how I go?

Alex62

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduates still not reaching 5k?

Graduated a few weeks back and have to say I'm finding it harder and harder -still (weather permitting) trying to get out 3times a week , but struggling with...

Graduated a few weeks back and have to say I'm finding it harder and harder -sti...

Run-ragged

Graduate•11 years ago

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Woohoo - I smashed week 5, run 3!

I've been dreading this run and despite lots of kind words of encouragement, I really thought it was going to my downfall. I normally do my third run of the...

I've been dreading this run and despite lots of kind words of encouragement, I r...

Purple73

•11 years ago

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I GOT OUT AND BEAT THE WIND (no, not THAT wind!)

Hail to all Ye Xmas Running Types After a ghastly two weeks of lost mojo, sad HU posts of woe, feeling generally "over-toxed" with end of the year alcoholic...

Hail to all Ye Xmas Running Types After a ghastly two weeks of lost mojo, sad H...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Merry christmas and thanks to you all

Just a quick one to say thank you to everyone who has been an inspiration, support , sounding board , nurse, cheer team for the last few months since I started...

Just a quick one to say thank you to everyone who has been an inspiration, suppo...

Run-ragged

Graduate•11 years ago

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How is everyone combating the Christmas/New Year interruption to their running program?

I've just completed W6R1. I won't be able to run now until normal service is resumed in the New Year - we are visiting family for Christmas, have visitors...

I've just completed W6R1. I won't be able to run now until normal service is res...

biggingerlion

Graduate•11 years ago

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Ladies...... this is what happens when you run...

I took some vital statistics shortly after starting C25k with a view to seeing if they changed any. Someone close to me ;-) noticed I had less bum, so today, 4...

I took some vital statistics shortly after starting C25k with a view to seeing i...

MadameTruffe

Graduate•11 years ago

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Completed week 4 on the Yorkshire dales

I completed my first run in hilly Yorkshire yesterday and it was my last run of week 4. I am so glad that I completed it although my first run was uphill and...

I completed my first run in hilly Yorkshire yesterday and it was my last run of ...

Jenner78

Graduate•11 years ago

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Interim Quest week 2 - feel free to join.

Happy Christmas to everyone I hope your week is going ok. I know the weather is terrible out there so running might be difficult for a few. Be kind to...

Happy Christmas to everyone I hope your week is going ok. I know the weather i...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•11 years ago

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Just beaten the storm

Sorry, not been posting, trying to locate an electronic device that hooks up to the internet, now that the kids have broken up from school, is a bit like...

Sorry, not been posting, trying to locate an electronic device that hooks up to ...

Fattytumtum

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

Running passions... Long term...

I've really struggled lately with running... I've had a chest thing. Bad allergies causing wheeziness ( horsey .. And no I havent).... So today I made...

I've really struggled lately with running... I've had a chest thing. Bad allergi...

ju-ju-

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduates...what do you advise after C25K?

Ok, I'm getting a little ahead of myself here! I start W8 tomorrow but want to have a plan in place for when I (hopefully!) complete the program in 2 weeks....

Ok, I'm getting a little ahead of myself here! I start W8 tomorrow but want to h...

iwillbefit

Graduate•11 years ago

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Music to run by.

I had always thought that you need music with a fast beat to run to, but having repeated my 'fast' playlist ad nauseum I tried my opera and classical playlist...

I had always thought that you need music with a fast beat to run to, but having ...

turnturtle

Graduate•11 years ago

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Can anyone explain why some of us feel VERY cold after running or exercising?

I come home feeling very hot and looking flushed. I have a long hot shower but often spend the next few hours feeling cold to my core. Does anybody know why?

I come home feeling very hot and looking flushed. I have a long hot shower but o...

Beek

Graduate•11 years ago

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Stamina run again, this time did all of it!

I ran Stamina again this morning. Last time out I wimped out of the last interval - 'Let;s finish with a burst at ?? beats per minute' This time I was almost...

I ran Stamina again this morning. Last time out I wimped out of the last interva...

Beek

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

Sunday Run - inspired by your posts!

Hi! I have not posted on here for quite a while about any runs; have been plodding away except for two and a bit weeks after my birthday when the dreaded...

Hi! I have not posted on here for quite a while about any runs; have been ploddi...

Poppy2010

Graduate•11 years ago

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I did it! - another to add to the graduate list :)

I've done it! Last run was one of those mind over matter ones but I'm so proud I stuck with it. Re-wind to Summer 2012 and I injured my neck in a total body...

I've done it! Last run was one of those mind over matter ones but I'm so proud I...

Lovefood1984

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running clothing

I was wondering if anyone has invested in running clothing? I've just progressed to week 5 of the C25K, before I began I made sure I had the correct running...

I was wondering if anyone has invested in running clothing? I've just progress...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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good run

had a nice run last night got to 12.7 03 miles from half marathon very wet and windy my time was 2hrs 5 mins bit more work to do happy running all

had a nice run last night got to 12.7 03 miles from half marathon very wet and w...

moger

Graduate•11 years ago

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Thick question alert!

Why do some posts have what seems to be a little padlock next to them? I've done a search and can't find the answer.

Why do some posts have what seems to be a little padlock next to them? I've do...

Eebahgum

Graduate•11 years ago

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I did it! Week 5 run 3 completed!,

Just given myself the hugest Christmas present ever!! I completed the dreaded W5 R3. In fact, I actually ran for 25 minutes. I couldn't see well enough in...

Just given myself the hugest Christmas present ever!! I completed the dreaded W5...

Eebahgum

Graduate•11 years ago

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My First Race!

This morning I ran my first race, a 5k- the Reindeer Run! I hadn't been running for about 3 weeks because of knee pain so the course was hard for me with a...

This morning I ran my first race, a 5k- the Reindeer Run! I hadn't been running...

Maitko2

Graduate•11 years ago

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Foot Injury :(

Ok, so yes, I have a docs appointment, but that is a few days away :( Hoping for some insight until then. I obtained an injury when I decided to go and do...

Ok, so yes, I have a docs appointment, but that is a few days away :( Hoping for...

simonB2013

Graduate•11 years ago

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I'm back!

Well, managed my first proper run in about 3 weeks! Only managed 4k in 29 mins but at least I managed to keep going. I feel so pleased to be back running...

Well, managed my first proper run in about 3 weeks! Only managed 4k in 29 mins b...

Cheery_runner61

Graduate•11 years ago

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Sore ankles / calves wk7

Wk7 R2 today, and I am disappointed it was so slow compared to my previous runs where I'd been making good progress. Pain in the back of my legs, just above...

Wk7 R2 today, and I am disappointed it was so slow compared to my previous runs ...

Iwant2run

Graduate•11 years ago

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I've just completed my first park run & I loved it

Ok I was the last , but I didn't care completed it in about 35 .40 something, results will appear later today or tomorrow . A great bunch & they all made me...

Ok I was the last , but I didn't care completed it in about 35 .40 something, ...

Rockette

•11 years ago

38 Replies

Question to everyone, regarding telling others about the program.

I, like so many here, talk about the program all the time. I was asked last night what percentage I thought the success rate was? I would like to say 100%...

I, like so many here, talk about the program all the time. I was asked last nig...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•11 years ago

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Found my mojo - snuggled up with the lurgy!

Well, dragged myself out of bed on Thursday morning and had a great run. Did 7k and could have easily done more but for time. Mojo found! Now, I'm...

Well, dragged myself out of bed on Thursday morning and had a great run. Did 7k...

Jonny1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Is this the right program for me?

Hi all. Im a 35 year old male who quit smoking after 17 years on the 19th of Nov. Im 68 lbs overweight and remeber the last time when i was fit as a 13 year...

Hi all. Im a 35 year old male who quit smoking after 17 years on the 19th of No...

PhilipPta

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2013

Couch to 5k+ I've just come back from my first completed "Stamina" run!

Just recovering from Sciatica and so not run for about 5 weeks, should I restart the C25k or just see how I go?

Graduates still not reaching 5k?

Woohoo - I smashed week 5, run 3!

I GOT OUT AND BEAT THE WIND (no, not THAT wind!)

Merry christmas and thanks to you all

How is everyone combating the Christmas/New Year interruption to their running program?

Ladies...... this is what happens when you run...

Completed week 4 on the Yorkshire dales

Interim Quest week 2 - feel free to join.

Just beaten the storm

Running passions... Long term...

Graduates...what do you advise after C25K?

Music to run by.

Can anyone explain why some of us feel VERY cold after running or exercising?

Stamina run again, this time did all of it!

Sunday Run - inspired by your posts!

I did it! - another to add to the graduate list :)

Running clothing

good run

Thick question alert!

I did it! Week 5 run 3 completed!,

My First Race!

Foot Injury :(

I'm back!

Sore ankles / calves wk7

I've just completed my first park run & I loved it

Question to everyone, regarding telling others about the program.

Found my mojo - snuggled up with the lurgy!

Is this the right program for me?

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