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Slipped....

I was doing pretty well with the running up until November but the cold weather and moving house / job seem to have got massively in the way (I did do a 5k in...

I was doing pretty well with the running up until November but the cold weather ...

phillyq

•10 years ago

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finally graduated

omg took longer than anticipated, but only flaming gone and done it 5k lets celebrate

omg took longer than anticipated, but only flaming gone and done it 5k lets cel...

Juju64

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back in the running mood

I have been feeling not so enthusiastic about running the last 2 weeks and making excuses not to run. Well this week I got back in gear again, a few dry days...

I have been feeling not so enthusiastic about running the last 2 weeks and makin...

Burstcouch

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Started off well but last 5 minutes was big struggle. HAD to reduce speed for last 2 minutes...but did finish jogging! Face was like a beetroot and I think the...

Started off well but last 5 minutes was big struggle. HAD to reduce speed for la...

pot58

Graduate•10 years ago

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a very belated introduction

A friend and I started Couch to 5 k after a very drunken evening when I promised her she would only have to run for about 5 seconds...haha. We both surprised...

A friend and I started Couch to 5 k after a very drunken evening when I promised...

cawliflower

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R2 done - psyking myself up for W5R3 :) Diet changes and changing body shape.

Managed W5R2 today - feel pretty chuffed with myself though it was hard work. The thought of managing 20mins on Friday is scary. I was wondering if anyone...

Managed W5R2 today - feel pretty chuffed with myself though it was hard work. Th...

Mum2run

Graduate•10 years ago

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First post grad run...not good

Graduated Sunday and been working 10 hour days since, but managed to sneak home and grab some time to do a 30 min jog before heading back to work. Was feeling...

Graduated Sunday and been working 10 hour days since, but managed to sneak home ...

EustacuaVye

•10 years ago

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week 5 run 3 jitters, shall I do run 2 again?

Seriously, 20 minutes? Did run 2 today and those 2 lots of 8 minutes were hard...Not helped by snotty nose and wind... Due to go out on Friday for run 3 and am...

Seriously, 20 minutes? Did run 2 today and those 2 lots of 8 minutes were hard.....

kutch70

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running buddy week 1 next week and/or Glasgow?

I am beginning the C25K on Monday (3 Feb), in Glasgow. Would love a virtual, or real life, buddy to share the trials and success! Anyone else starting, or...

I am beginning the C25K on Monday (3 Feb), in Glasgow. Would love a virtual, or...

Nilzed

•10 years ago

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Finally ran a sub 30 :)

After graduating over a week and a half ago, that elusive 5k in 30 minutes has been just out of reach but today I finally did it, 3.2 miles/5.1km in 29.49!!...

After graduating over a week and a half ago, that elusive 5k in 30 minutes has b...

Jenner78

Graduate•10 years ago

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Is this a reaction to the cold?

This is actually a question but I can't add a photo to a question and I wanted to use an image. I hope it's okay to post pics like this! Basically, I went for...

This is actually a question but I can't add a photo to a question and I wanted t...

yesihaveabanana

•10 years ago

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w4r1 you're a tricky one!

Today was a real test because it was chucking it down with rain and I didn't really fancy it. But as always, you just get on with it don't you. So I did it,...

Today was a real test because it was chucking it down with rain and I didn't rea...

yesihaveabanana

•10 years ago

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Why should you not exercise when you're ill?

Just had the most awful virus which has lasted well over a week. I still feel wobbly and I still don't feel like getting back to my slow runs round our local...

Just had the most awful virus which has lasted well over a week. I still feel w...

Ifatfirst

Graduate•10 years ago

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Thx to running

I lost my mum on the 21 December and just 4 weeks after my brother unexpected. The only thing that is keeping me sane is my running. Many thx. I am so glad...

I lost my mum on the 21 December and just 4 weeks after my brother unexpected. T...

gracecassar

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running in NZ

I thought you might like to see what my local running track looked like at 7.30 am this morning ;) (Note: I was running AROUND the estuary. Not quite walking...

I thought you might like to see what my local running track looked like at 7.3...

turnturtle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Anyone else had a hissy-fit when a caller interrupts your podcast?

I am five foot nothing and pretty benign but I was apoplectic when my daughter rang my mobile 4 times in quick succession during the final run section last...

I am five foot nothing and pretty benign but I was apoplectic when my daughter r...

Zizzy

Graduate•10 years ago

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week 5, run 1

well, never thought i'd say this, but....i'm actually enjoying this running lark! If you'd have asked me at the start of the programme how I was feeling, you'd...

well, never thought i'd say this, but....i'm actually enjoying this running lark...

price74

Graduate•10 years ago

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So I bought a fitbit flex...

I know there are some of you out there who have also got one so I thought I'd pick your brains. I got mine yesterday, charged it up overnight, downloaded the...

I know there are some of you out there who have also got one so I thought I'd pi...

vikicats

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 Yay!

I am so happy, I managed to get up early and do my second run today and it was lovely. I was very tired as I am working overtime all week so I really needed...

I am so happy, I managed to get up early and do my second run today and it was l...

Dusty345

Graduate•10 years ago

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I just did week 4, run 1...so I didn't think I could do it, but I did!!! I am aching a bit and really struggled on the last 2 minutes..

Will this get better in run 2...my legs felt like lead and I nearly gave up but the sense of achievement was great! I just feel like I can't face run 2.....

Will this get better in run 2...my legs felt like lead and I nearly gave up but ...

Kizza1974

•10 years ago

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This 75 year old up date post

If there are any of the older people still reading the posts of the new ones as I do this is an update of Barry, he has finished his radiotherapy. Well pleased...

If there are any of the older people still reading the posts of the new ones as ...

Pat184

Graduate•10 years ago

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Done it!

Well, it's been a while! I started C25k 2 years ago, I did really well, but I have fibromyalgia and had a huge flare up when I was on week 7, walking up the...

Well, it's been a while! I started C25k 2 years ago, I did really well, but I ha...

Jusforfun

Graduate•10 years ago

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repeating week1..

week 1 run 2 done again.... (repeating first week)...so its cold and pouring down with rain and after a űber crappy day at work....I thought a run would do me...

week 1 run 2 done again.... (repeating first week)...so its cold and pouring dow...

betcha1982

•10 years ago

5 Replies

ready to roll

just got my email from cancer research about the meetings points for cams half m was a bit tired today and not up for 7 imles but tonight wots a hrs running...

just got my email from cancer research about the meetings points for cams half m...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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In a funk - need some advice :(

At the risk of a second moany post (sorry!) I need some advice. I started C25k in August 2013, graduated in November and have been running twice a week since...

At the risk of a second moany post (sorry!) I need some advice. I started C25k...

ReyC

Graduate•10 years ago

11 Replies

tired legs

legs feel tired today ive decided to treat them to a sports massage 8 miles tonight and go for a swim tomoz and a visit to the cake shop i hear the snows...

legs feel tired today ive decided to treat them to a sports massage 8 miles toni...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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W7 - Any apps you can recommend to increase speed and strength? Thanks!!

Hi - I've made it to W7 and I'm onto the runs without walking intervals - yippee! I can only do the full 25mins on the flat and can feel that I need to...

Hi - I've made it to W7 and I'm onto the runs without walking intervals - yippee...

Finnsmum

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

Personal safety advice

I'm a local Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator and I received the following safety advice for runners yesterday:...

I'm a local Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator and I received the following safety...

Hennith

Graduate•10 years ago

14 Replies

distance covered

I completed run3 of week 4 last night. I used a pedometer to try and track how far i had run and it showed 2.55k, does anyone know if this is a reasonable...

I completed run3 of week 4 last night. I used a pedometer to try and track how f...

carerof

Graduate•10 years ago

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KNEE,physion and running gait analysis.

Wow, what a journey. I got to week 9, graduated then started having really bad issues with my knee. 6 weeks out, physio and a running gait analysis( well worth...

Wow, what a journey. I got to week 9, graduated then started having really bad i...

Spiritualencounter

Graduate•10 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2014

Slipped....

finally graduated

Back in the running mood

Week 4 run 1

a very belated introduction

W5R2 done - psyking myself up for W5R3 :) Diet changes and changing body shape.

First post grad run...not good

week 5 run 3 jitters, shall I do run 2 again?

Running buddy week 1 next week and/or Glasgow?

Finally ran a sub 30 :)

Is this a reaction to the cold?

w4r1 you're a tricky one!

Why should you not exercise when you're ill?

Thx to running

Running in NZ

Anyone else had a hissy-fit when a caller interrupts your podcast?

week 5, run 1

So I bought a fitbit flex...

Week 1 Run 2 Yay!

I just did week 4, run 1...so I didn't think I could do it, but I did!!! I am aching a bit and really struggled on the last 2 minutes..

This 75 year old up date post

Done it!

repeating week1..

ready to roll

In a funk - need some advice :(

tired legs

W7 - Any apps you can recommend to increase speed and strength? Thanks!!

Personal safety advice

distance covered

KNEE,physion and running gait analysis.

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