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Greetings from sunny Lake Taupo!

I made it to the other side of the world and completed my second run today. It was a lovely level walking track around the lakeside and although, as usual, the...

I made it to the other side of the world and completed my second run today. It w...

turnturtle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wk 7 - Run 1

I am seriously struggling to complete wk 7 run 1. I have tried slowing down and still not able to run the complete 25 mins. Max I have managed is 21 and I have...

I am seriously struggling to complete wk 7 run 1. I have tried slowing down and ...

AprilStar

•10 years ago

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My first 5k! :)))

9 days after graduating, I set off today in the pouring rain and completed my first ever 5k - in 34 minutes. I am SO thrilled. To think that when I started...

9 days after graduating, I set off today in the pouring rain and completed my fi...

Iwant2run

Graduate•10 years ago

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Can I claim a parkrun for Week 5 run 2?

Did my first ever parkrun today around Arrow Valley Lake in Redditch, and wondered if I can claim it as my w5r2 which was scheduled for today ? If anyone is...

Did my first ever parkrun today around Arrow Valley Lake in Redditch, and wonder...

RedditchMark

•10 years ago

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3 1/2 months break. 5.2K=34 minutes 57 seconds! Glad? Oh Yeah I am VERY glad!

Hi Everyone!!! I know this is after a very long break. Life had been hectic. Had to go to Sri Lanka to see my unwell Mum in October and could not do any...

Hi Everyone!!! I know this is after a very long break. Life had been hectic. Had...

Mini13

Graduate•10 years ago

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W3R1. Wahey! Overtaken by toddlers ....but not downhearted!

(Also how can I turn my profile picture the right way up?!) So happy I managed 2 lots of 3 mins. 2nd one was easier , is that normal? Good to learn that if it...

(Also how can I turn my profile picture the right way up?!) So happy I managed 2...

Jaqs99

Graduate•10 years ago

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Lesson learned since graduating

I was reassured all the way through C25K by Laura's words that it's "just a light jog". It somehow made it seem a lot less scary and much more possible. Then...

I was reassured all the way through C25K by Laura's words that it's "just a ligh...

ellenyork

Graduate•10 years ago

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2 amazing things happened to me today (but only you wonderful c25kers will understand )

Have only ever run on flat but this morning decided to take new trail shoes out for their 2nd outing and went up local hill--- yes a HILL , not a slope but...

Have only ever run on flat but this morning decided to take new trail shoes out ...

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

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i have just completed run 2 on week 5 which is 2x 8minute runs. But the 3rd run on week 5 is 20mins without stopping, is this right?

freaky

•10 years ago

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SHOP WINDOW REFLECTION HORROR!

I had a super duper run this morning. Awoke at 8.30am which I was amazed at for a Saturday, then chucked some spinach, cucumber, beetroot, lemon, apple and...

I had a super duper run this morning. Awoke at 8.30am which I was amazed at for ...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Don't do this at home

I skipped a run midweek, had fish and chips last night, washed down with beer and followed by ice-cream. Then I ran a Parkrun PB this morning, 26:13. Madness!...

I skipped a run midweek, had fish and chips last night, washed down with beer an...

Michael_W

Graduate•10 years ago

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Finished week one!

So, week one has been achieved, and I was enjoying it by the third run. Looking forward to week two!

So, week one has been achieved, and I was enjoying it by the third run. Looking ...

Billian

•10 years ago

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Didn't run for an hour today...

... because I finished 10km in 58 mins 53 seconds! :) Well, due to a technical hitch it was actually 10.27 km. Between 1km and 9km I thought I could just keep...

... because I finished 10km in 58 mins 53 seconds! :) Well, due to a technical h...

runningnearbeirut

Graduate•10 years ago

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Technophobe using Apps, podcasts and iPhones.

Hello folks! I'm a bit useless when using my iPhone and making the most out of it. So I was wondering if there is a way I can listen to the podcasts and also...

Hello folks! I'm a bit useless when using my iPhone and making the most out of i...

Jam_butty

•10 years ago

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How necessary are rest days?

Hi, I'm wondering about the rest days. Logistically, the only days I can go out at the moment are Fri, Sat, Sun. So I did Sat, Sun last week, then yesterday,...

Hi, I'm wondering about the rest days. Logistically, the only days I can go out ...

witchhazel

•10 years ago

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The boy is back in town

Twelve weeks ago just after I was completing run 1 in week 8 my right Achilles decided that it didn't want to play any more. So, I went to a sports physio who...

Twelve weeks ago just after I was completing run 1 in week 8 my right Achilles d...

hits

Graduate•10 years ago

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Close to packing thus running lark in

Ok, history. Did the C25k last summer but for various work related reasons stopped until Boxing Day when I restarted and yesterday did 30 mins, not very...

Ok, history. Did the C25k last summer but for various work related reasons stopp...

EustacuaVye

•10 years ago

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Goodbye week five...

I still can't really believe I've finished week five and did the 20 minutes ok, loving it and feeling soooo good :)

I still can't really believe I've finished week five and did the 20 minutes ok, ...

Smallwoodsue

Graduate•10 years ago

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End of week 1

Great stuff. I had to bring forward my last run (did 2 back to back) as I am busy re-enacting tomorrow and on Tuesday I'm working 6 - 2pm and then have the...

Great stuff. I had to bring forward my last run (did 2 back to back) as I am bus...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

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You just gotta do it... Yay pleased to say I have!!

After many set backs, bad knee and bad back I have sometimes felt like I am going backwards. But last night I finished my last run. Feels great and I now need...

After many set backs, bad knee and bad back I have sometimes felt like I am goin...

wardae

Graduate•10 years ago

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First day of week 2

Well that wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, apart from the rain joining me after ten minutes ! I did notice that my walking pace was a bit slower...

Well that wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, apart from the rain joi...

44cmn

Graduate•10 years ago

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weight loss when running

even though i am on week 3 run2 completed i have lost no weight. Prior to starting this program i did no regular exercise. My intake of food remains the same...

even though i am on week 3 run2 completed i have lost no weight. Prior to starti...

carerof

Graduate•10 years ago

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Started week two!!

Wasn't looking forward to first run of week two but it went better than I thought. Keep up the good work everybody

Wasn't looking forward to first run of week two but it went better than I though...

Tizzie

Graduate•10 years ago

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Doing it faster.

Went out and did speed.. early at 5.30 With Laura. It was hard. Felt good feeling my power, but it made me realise I have a long way to go too to get...

Went out and did speed.. early at 5.30 With Laura. It was hard. Felt good feelin...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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Still going...W3R1

To my amazement I'm still with the programme. Sadly the dog can't cope with the increased pace (she is 13.5) so have had to tell my husband what we were doing...

To my amazement I'm still with the programme. Sadly the dog can't cope with the ...

CrystalCat

•10 years ago

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If at first you don't succeed try, try, try and try again

I've been kicking around these forums for about a year now and keep getting calf injuries which lay me off from the C25K challenge. I think this is my fourth...

I've been kicking around these forums for about a year now and keep getting calf...

Beth5

•10 years ago

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4 runs

logged my 4 runs on jantastic tonights 5230 5.84 on more run sun and give my legs a rest 31.9 so far as you can see ive perked up from my dip at the start of...

logged my 4 runs on jantastic tonights 5230 5.84 on more run sun and give my l...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Needing arch supports...help

I have flat feet and wear omni 11 trainers which have arch supports but they don't seem to be enough as I can feel where I am running on Tarmac that I am...

I have flat feet and wear omni 11 trainers which have arch supports but they don...

EustacuaVye

•10 years ago

1 Reply

W9r1

Having recovered from my shin splints by taking 5 days off, I went out today after work in the rain and the dark and managed 30 mins. I was drenched by the...

Having recovered from my shin splints by taking 5 days off, I went out today aft...

EustacuaVye

•10 years ago

1 Reply

feeling so good

just wanted to confirm what most people are saying about completing Couch to 5K, it is amazing, the sense of achievement each time you complete another week...

just wanted to confirm what most people are saying about completing Couch to 5K,...

carerof

Graduate•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2014

Greetings from sunny Lake Taupo!

Wk 7 - Run 1

My first 5k! :)))

Can I claim a parkrun for Week 5 run 2?

3 1/2 months break. 5.2K=34 minutes 57 seconds! Glad? Oh Yeah I am VERY glad!

W3R1. Wahey! Overtaken by toddlers ....but not downhearted!

Lesson learned since graduating

2 amazing things happened to me today (but only you wonderful c25kers will understand )

i have just completed run 2 on week 5 which is 2x 8minute runs. But the 3rd run on week 5 is 20mins without stopping, is this right?

SHOP WINDOW REFLECTION HORROR!

Don't do this at home

Finished week one!

Didn't run for an hour today...

Technophobe using Apps, podcasts and iPhones.

How necessary are rest days?

The boy is back in town

Close to packing thus running lark in

Goodbye week five...

End of week 1

You just gotta do it... Yay pleased to say I have!!

First day of week 2

weight loss when running

Started week two!!

Doing it faster.

Still going...W3R1

If at first you don't succeed try, try, try and try again

4 runs

Needing arch supports...help

W9r1

feeling so good

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