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week 5 run 3

I was approaching this run with mixed feelings. On one hand, yay, running non stop without breaks will feel more satisfying. On the other...Oh. My. God. 20...

I was approaching this run with mixed feelings. On one hand, yay, running non st...

yesihaveabanana

•10 years ago

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HELP!!!! Great North Run

O.M.G I've got a place on the GNR which I've been wanting to do for ages now I'm in my 50th year I finally put my money were my mouth is BUT now it's happening...

O.M.G I've got a place on the GNR which I've been wanting to do for ages now I'm...

have2run

Graduate•10 years ago

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Finally embarked on c25k

After many months of putting off starting the programme and many failed attempts I finally got up early on Monday and did w1 r1 - I was amazed at how good I...

After many months of putting off starting the programme and many failed attempts...

3131lj

•10 years ago

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Just felt the need....

To say again how amazing C25k really is! Apologies for the "me" post but just had a real moment this week of realising how much I have gained from it. I've...

To say again how amazing C25k really is! Apologies for the "me" post but just ha...

ADR2009

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hey OldNed, I ran in the rain!!!

Yes! I did it! I always wondered how it would be when you run in the rain. I had so many excuses-too cold, too wet, too muddy, too that and too this. THEN..it...

Yes! I did it! I always wondered how it would be when you run in the rain. I had...

Mini13

Graduate•10 years ago

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oooh the pain.....

for the first time in just over 3 weeks. ...I hit a wall! mentally ready for a run tonight.....physically not. had got through to midway point of w2r2 and my...

for the first time in just over 3 weeks. ...I hit a wall! mentally ready for a r...

betcha1982

•10 years ago

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Hot or cold compress for achey legs?

Hello all, i have just completed run 1 of week 4...... hooray!!! Mentally I feel great but my body is not so good ha ha!! My calf muscles are really achey, is...

Hello all, i have just completed run 1 of week 4...... hooray!!! Mentally I fee...

Natalie1303

•10 years ago

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Shin splints or not used to exercise?

(In the voice of Dr Nick) Hi everybody! I've recently started the podcasts & completed W1. I had a gait analysis on Saturday & bought some nike lunar glides,...

(In the voice of Dr Nick) Hi everybody! I've recently started the podcasts & co...

Leebee

•10 years ago

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cars

no speed training in cambridge rush hour evil cars slowed me down again on the plus side it seems im running 7 and half min miles happy running all

no speed training in cambridge rush hour evil cars slowed me down again on the p...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

iSmoothRun - a brilliant running app for iphone

last week I tried using the RunKeeper app to log my training. I found it a bit clunky to use and it was a pain to have to start & stop both it and the C25K app...

last week I tried using the RunKeeper app to log my training. I found it a bit c...

ChrisL

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 run 1.....at last!!!!

Well finally decided I was over the worst of my cold and had to get back on track.So another decision to make was whether to repeat week 4 or not. ...went for...

Well finally decided I was over the worst of my cold and had to get back on trac...

pot58

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6r3 done in the hail,

I've been putting this off for a couple of days. Today it was sunny and bright, so off I set off. Then the rain, hail and snow came down. I nearly gave up, but...

I've been putting this off for a couple of days. Today it was sunny and bright, ...

Ruby7

Graduate•10 years ago

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Barry update

Update on Barry, great news at hospital today, his psa is right down and hopefully the side effects of the radio therapy will wear off in about three months...

Update on Barry, great news at hospital today, his psa is right down and hopeful...

Pat184

Graduate•10 years ago

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BOING! BOING! I WENT....

Well I woke up this morning..... (that sounds like the beginning of a rhythm and blues song?)......and went to my special running gear drawer - (YES! I have a...

Well I woke up this morning..... (that sounds like the beginning of a rhythm and...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Its a beautiful day

In the wind and the rain completed week 9 run 3 this morning. Well chuffed. When it got to the warmdown walk bypassed Laura and stuck U2 on the ipod. Next...

In the wind and the rain completed week 9 run 3 this morning. Well chuffed. Wh...

2Rabbits_run

Graduate•10 years ago

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Today I am 60 and am a runner. Yea!

I started c25k last sept because I wanted to be able to run a 1mile race in May with my 3year old grandson who has leukemia.( full story in my profile) I set...

I started c25k last sept because I wanted to be able to run a 1mile race in May ...

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just had to get out there and do "something" today...

So I've had a sinus and throat/chest infection, but still, when I realised it's been 3 weeks and a day since I last ran, I decided I just had to get out there...

So I've had a sinus and throat/chest infection, but still, when I realised it's ...

runningnearbeirut

Graduate•10 years ago

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Improving...

So my knee seems to be improving gradually. My GP is adamant I've slightly torn some cartilage in my knee and may also have the onset of osteoarthritis..( I'm...

So my knee seems to be improving gradually. My GP is adamant I've slightly torn ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

1 Reply

w9r3 graduation

Ran this morning in the pouring rain. It has been 9 weeks, no runs or weeks repeated just trusted the programme. Today was 30 mins. On Sunday I went for...

Ran this morning in the pouring rain. It has been 9 weeks, no runs or weeks repe...

geesus1

Graduate•10 years ago

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Jantastic 2014 - NHS Couch to 5K Team - Week 6

How did you get on with the first week of the second phase of Jantastic? Did you achieve your distance target? Have you set different targets over the four...

How did you get on with the first week of the second phase of Jantastic? Did you...

Legion

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R1 - checking in!

Well, despite it being really windy and my feeling exhausted pretty much the whole way through, I completed this yesterday and feel so good for it :-) Am a...

Well, despite it being really windy and my feeling exhausted pretty much the who...

ra220

Graduate•10 years ago

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Encouragement needed!

I hope this, my very first post on the forum, doesn't come across as attention seeking or needy, but after this mornings run I really need some encouragement...

I hope this, my very first post on the forum, doesn't come across as attention s...

JenniRae

•10 years ago

16 Replies

A 10k 3 months after graduation?

I've just graduated, loved the programme, and am looking for a way to keep motivated and improve my running. There is a local 10k in exactly 3 months. I'm...

I've just graduated, loved the programme, and am looking for a way to keep motiv...

PortlySportly

Graduate•10 years ago

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Ready for W4R3 and the park isn't even open yet!

Who am I? What on Earth has happened to me?!! Gearing up for my first run with my Forerunner 110 and heart rate monitor. Going to take this one a bit...

Who am I? What on Earth has happened to me?!! Gearing up for my first run with ...

Scarlett_K

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running from work - tips needed on bags, kit etc

I've run once part way home from work but apart from running gear (leggings, top, trainers) I don't think I'm that well equipped for it. A lot of people I see...

I've run once part way home from work but apart from running gear (leggings, top...

Flangelina

Graduate•10 years ago

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Moonlit run

W4r1 on a lovely moonlit evening. I don't know if that was why it felt so good but really enjoyed this and as everyone else has said, this programme does work.

W4r1 on a lovely moonlit evening. I don't know if that was why it felt so good b...

makmurthly

•10 years ago

2 Replies

EEEEEEEKKKKKKKK!!!!!

So, I have just found out I have a place in the great north run in September! This is great as it is my goal to complete this race, however I had a trip to the...

So, I have just found out I have a place in the great north run in September! Th...

Smurfette1

•10 years ago

6 Replies

new recruit

ive been telling my colleagues at work about this. some don't seem interested or belive how well im doing. but finally one of colleagues started tonight! her...

ive been telling my colleagues at work about this. some don't seem interested or...

betcha1982

•10 years ago

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Not happy

Decided to run tonight after 10 days with bad cold, and my knee has given way! Can hardly walk and the pain shoots up and down my leg. Can't pinpoint where it...

Decided to run tonight after 10 days with bad cold, and my knee has given way! C...

Shoogs

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Day one of week one done

Feeling surprisingly good onwards and upwards

Juski

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2014

week 5 run 3

HELP!!!! Great North Run

Finally embarked on c25k

Just felt the need....

Hey OldNed, I ran in the rain!!!

oooh the pain.....

Hot or cold compress for achey legs?

Shin splints or not used to exercise?

cars

iSmoothRun - a brilliant running app for iphone

Week 5 run 1.....at last!!!!

W6r3 done in the hail,

Barry update

BOING! BOING! I WENT....

Its a beautiful day

Today I am 60 and am a runner. Yea!

Just had to get out there and do "something" today...

Improving...

w9r3 graduation

Jantastic 2014 - NHS Couch to 5K Team - Week 6

W5R1 - checking in!

Encouragement needed!

A 10k 3 months after graduation?

Ready for W4R3 and the park isn't even open yet!

Running from work - tips needed on bags, kit etc

Moonlit run

EEEEEEEKKKKKKKK!!!!!

new recruit

Not happy

Day one of week one done

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