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Aaaargh! Physio here I come.

Still only managing one run a week. I'm so frustrated I could screeeeeaam! Each week my hip clears up and then as soon as I run *snap* and I'm back where I...

Still only managing one run a week. I'm so frustrated I could screeeeeaam! Eac...

Jenwrenarm

Graduate•10 years ago

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Which is the best App to use for Android for the Couch 2 5K?

I was surprised to see quite a few - some free, some not... Which is the one I should use please guys? Thanks

I was surprised to see quite a few - some free, some not... Which is the one I ...

Clancypants

•10 years ago

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My comeback after the Christmas and New Year indulgence

Well, it wasn't that bad! Just completed W6R2 after just over two weeks break. Did consider repeating week 5 or something, but then just thought I would try...

Well, it wasn't that bad! Just completed W6R2 after just over two weeks break. D...

biggingerlion

Graduate•10 years ago

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W2r1

I completed week 2 run 1 yesterday evening I cannot believe I did it ! On the basis of last nights run I've invented the word jalking by merely blending...

I completed week 2 run 1 yesterday evening I cannot believe I did it ! On the ba...

Kags44

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1R1

Yesterday I did W1R1, it's my second attempt at this program, I started a couple of years ago but had to stop at week 4 as I came down with tonsillitis and was...

Yesterday I did W1R1, it's my second attempt at this program, I started a couple...

yesihaveabanana

•10 years ago

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What's 5'10, got two concrete legs and just ran 6K?

The answer to that cryptic conundrum is....ME! Yes, for the second time in my life I managed a 6K'er this morning. The weather was clement - sun shining on the...

The answer to that cryptic conundrum is....ME! Yes, for the second time in my li...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back out there after 5 weeks off

I had to take 5 weeks off as my son went and broke his femur on the 2nd December. So after spending all day at the hospital and still having to work. It all...

I had to take 5 weeks off as my son went and broke his femur on the 2nd December...

Snats

Graduate•10 years ago

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Best run ever today!

I didn't break any time PB's today, nor did I run past any of the seven wonders of the world, but I did run a PB distance. Most importantly though, I just did...

I didn't break any time PB's today, nor did I run past any of the seven wonders ...

Nerdio

Graduate•10 years ago

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WK9R2 only One more to go!

I am there one more run then done completed my 30 min run today with no problems I can not believe it how did I get here...

I am there one more run then done completed my 30 min run today with no problems...

caweeks

Graduate•10 years ago

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Jantastic 2014 - NHS Couch to 5K Team - Week 1

Jantastic has started and I thought it might be useful to have a new thread each week for the team members to share their experiences. If you don't know about...

Jantastic has started and I thought it might be useful to have a new thread each...

Legion

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 7 run 2 complete :) and I finished the time trial.

Following on from my previous post, I am absolute shock! Not only did I run the 25 minutes, I ran the full 5k in less than 32 minutes! I have ever intention...

Following on from my previous post, I am absolute shock! Not only did I run the ...

Jenner78

Graduate•10 years ago

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Ok, I think I'm crazy! Only graduated 2 weeks ago and just got a ballot place for the Great North Run :s

I honestly didn't think as a first time runner in the race and a ballot release limited to 3,000 until the 2nd Feb I'd get a place (100,000 people apply for...

I honestly didn't think as a first time runner in the race and a ballot release ...

Lovefood1984

Graduate•10 years ago

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2014 is going to be a challenging year!

Not sure if I blogged my New Year's Day run as I can't find it now, so this could be my first c25k blog of 2014. To recap, I did a PB 5K on Christmas Day, had...

Not sure if I blogged my New Year's Day run as I can't find it now, so this coul...

Legion

Graduate•10 years ago

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Jantastic Local Position

It's been a while since I've been on this forum, but after quite a long lay off I'm back running at Week 8 and doing Jantastic. After logging my first...

It's been a while since I've been on this forum, but after quite a long lay off ...

marcosan

Graduate•10 years ago

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Jantastic run #1

I ran on Sunday (icy so I did some unplanned skating too!) so though yesterday was D1 of Jantastic it was a non-run day for me. Today was hideous weather,...

I ran on Sunday (icy so I did some unplanned skating too!) so though yesterday w...

Soozz

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just completed my first run

Hi All, I have just completed my first run Week 1 (on treadmill due to appaling weather) I set the speeds at kmh for walk and 10Kmh for the run, but i fell way...

Hi All, I have just completed my first run Week 1 (on treadmill due to appaling ...

eddiesmydog

Graduate•10 years ago

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I'm very nervous about my run tonight!

I am due to go out on my wk7r2 tonight and although r1 was fine I am very nervous about running it as I have been invited to the local running club who are...

I am due to go out on my wk7r2 tonight and although r1 was fine I am very nervou...

Jenner78

Graduate•10 years ago

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stamina podcast - i hated it!!!!

Just did the stamina podcast as I wanted to try something different. Up until now I have just been going out and running my 5k and trying to pick up the pace a...

Just did the stamina podcast as I wanted to try something different. Up until no...

lizziebeth57

Graduate•10 years ago

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Over Excited!

Got a bit over excited after completing W2R2 and entered the local sport relief 5K, oops! Not til March, so hopefully will keep going....well have to now!!

Got a bit over excited after completing W2R2 and entered the local sport relief ...

kutch70

Graduate•10 years ago

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Managed a gentle W9 run today! Also acquired a 'manual' treadmill!

My neighbour popped round last night to tell me that another neighbour had a treadmill on his drive saying 'Free to a good home' - and it has a 'manual' and...

My neighbour popped round last night to tell me that another neighbour had a tre...

Beek

Graduate•10 years ago

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Runners in my area

I'm about to start the C25K plan and i was wondering if people train together? How can you find out if others are on the same plan in your area?

I'm about to start the C25K plan and i was wondering if people train together? ...

Clancypants

•10 years ago

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Marathon Training - Week 2- It doesn't matter it's only rain!!

There I am on to week 2 training ( according to another site I follow - only 96 days to London Marathon - Tick tock). The programme I am following also gives...

There I am on to week 2 training ( according to another site I follow - only 96 ...

suzybenj

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wished they had taken the opportunity to big up c25k as well

This is on the twitter feeds this morning. Wouldn't it of been lovely if it was a big article about nhs c25k. At least its good to see Laura....

This is on the twitter feeds this morning. Wouldn't it of been lovely if it was...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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Frustrated and disappointed.

Hello everyone. I'm a 52 year old woman who hasn't exercised for a while but I decide I should do the c25k. I struggled with week 1 and of course Christmas...

Hello everyone. I'm a 52 year old woman who hasn't exercised for a while but I ...

feva

•10 years ago

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One smug woman !

Well after THREE months off because of a serious injury ... Broken tibia having been in a full leg cast and only one little tester run eight weeks ago thought...

Well after THREE months off because of a serious injury ... Broken tibia having ...

redfacewoman

Graduate•10 years ago

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My secret

I'm 50, female, unfit & overweight. I downloaded the podcasts and did my first run last Friday (more of a jiggle) and today completed Week 1 Run 2. The only...

I'm 50, female, unfit & overweight. I downloaded the podcasts and did my first r...

CrystalCat

•10 years ago

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parkrun results for NHS Couch to 5k 01+04/01/14

Please find comprehensive list of members from your club that have participated at a parkrun this week. The list is presented by parkrun and will contain...

Please find comprehensive list of members from your club that have participated...

tygfuz

Graduate•10 years ago

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Technophobe wanting to start C25k

I have been going to Jogscotland and can now do 2.4k (or at least I could before Christmas!). I need something to motivate me to go out between my weekly Js...

I have been going to Jogscotland and can now do 2.4k (or at least I could before...

Windswept1

Graduate•10 years ago

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2nd run of week 1

Pleased with that feels great achieved something this week.

john60nine

Graduate•10 years ago

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So want to do this couch to 5k, but just could not get the nerve up, was all togged up, but bottled it.

Did do exercise dvd, and stuck to weight loss plan, how did other first week folk get on.

Did do exercise dvd, and stuck to weight loss plan, how did other first week fol...

biscuitbear

•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2014

Aaaargh! Physio here I come.

Which is the best App to use for Android for the Couch 2 5K?

My comeback after the Christmas and New Year indulgence

W2r1

W1R1

What's 5'10, got two concrete legs and just ran 6K?

Back out there after 5 weeks off

Best run ever today!

WK9R2 only One more to go!

Jantastic 2014 - NHS Couch to 5K Team - Week 1

Week 7 run 2 complete :) and I finished the time trial.

Ok, I think I'm crazy! Only graduated 2 weeks ago and just got a ballot place for the Great North Run :s

2014 is going to be a challenging year!

Jantastic Local Position

Jantastic run #1

Just completed my first run

I'm very nervous about my run tonight!

stamina podcast - i hated it!!!!

Over Excited!

Managed a gentle W9 run today! Also acquired a 'manual' treadmill!

Runners in my area

Marathon Training - Week 2- It doesn't matter it's only rain!!

Wished they had taken the opportunity to big up c25k as well

Frustrated and disappointed.

One smug woman !

My secret

parkrun results for NHS Couch to 5k 01+04/01/14

Technophobe wanting to start C25k

2nd run of week 1

So want to do this couch to 5k, but just could not get the nerve up, was all togged up, but bottled it.

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