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Week 1 completed!

I found it really easy, although I had sciatica yesterday which worried me. I rested and today I feel a lot better. I do feel as though the minute run doesn't...

I found it really easy, although I had sciatica yesterday which worried me. I r...

Philholly

Graduate•10 years ago

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running outdoors

Hi everyone, i'm looking for bit of advice on running when it's cold outside. i tried one night last week. so far all my runs have been indoors. i admit it was...

Hi everyone, i'm looking for bit of advice on running when it's cold outside. i ...

josielle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Sore Calves - ouch!! never run before but have loved getting to 5k three times a week thru this podcast but now my calves are killing me

I have checked my shoes at a running shop and they are right, I have been to a physio and been given some stretches which I do - but they are still murder....

I have checked my shoes at a running shop and they are right, I have been to a p...

HP65

•10 years ago

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I don't normally sprook websites but have found one that isn't focused on selling you stuff. Its free to join and has a great selection of exercise programs to...

I don't normally sprook websites but have found one that isn't focused on sellin...

paulg01

•10 years ago

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From AM to PM

Tut tut! I said I was going to run on Tuesday morning after a promising start to February on Saturday and Sunday but I stayed in bed instead! It seems I have...

Tut tut! I said I was going to run on Tuesday morning after a promising start to...

Jana83

Graduate•10 years ago

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rain

used the i pod it was pouring with rain tonight lasted 20 mins but gave in had nice run around the colleges kings st johns and then round the backs nearly...

used the i pod it was pouring with rain tonight lasted 20 mins but gave in had...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Thank you

After a disappointing W9R1 (exactly the same distance covered as my last W8 run) I was at my most creative with the excuses (:it was raining and I would have...

After a disappointing W9R1 (exactly the same distance covered as my last W8 run)...

PortlySportly

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running Buddy needed!

Hi I am just getting back to my running again but VERY slow and overweight at moment, I live in Bolton - anyone nearby ?

Hi I am just getting back to my running again but VERY slow and overweight at mo...

Pig2Twig

•10 years ago

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W4 R2

Well. Yesterday the wind was so strong it blew my husband over! So I couldn't run outside so went to the gym and went on the treadmill. The first run I did on...

Well. Yesterday the wind was so strong it blew my husband over! So I couldn't ru...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6, run 3 complete in the rain....

For the last 6 weeks I have been doing the C25k on the treadmill. Tonight, I walked to the garage in the pouring rain, switched on the treadmill and the belt...

For the last 6 weeks I have been doing the C25k on the treadmill. Tonight, I wal...

Gareth01423

Graduate•10 years ago

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Foam roller

I have just ordered one! Does anybody else use one? Do you find it helpful? What exercises do you do on it? Thank you in advance

I have just ordered one! Does anybody else use one? Do you find it helpful? What...

Hules

Graduate•10 years ago

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Ankle back to bite me, got to stop at wk 6 :(

So after a week and a half of right ankle pain after running and not being able to complete w6r2 today because of pain, I finally went to the docs and am told...

So after a week and a half of right ankle pain after running and not being able ...

kutch70

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hello! I got to Week 8 just before Christmas, but then broke my wrist.Back to normal now, but just wondering where I should restart? Week 6?

jc866

•10 years ago

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Well guys, today I did my first 30 minute run...it only took me over 6 months!!

This was not due to injury or being busy but...laziness..there I said it! My gym closed to refurbish just before I went home for Christmas so didn't end up...

This was not due to injury or being busy but...laziness..there I said it! My g...

secretlemon

Graduate•10 years ago

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new here!

started using the podcasts last week, i've completed week2 run2 yesterday, with tomorrow being my week2 day 3 run. i know i shouldn't but i am already...

started using the podcasts last week, i've completed week2 run2 yesterday, with ...

clashby

•10 years ago

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Headache....

Disappointed...should have done week5 run1 today but have (all day as well) bad headache....eyes ache. So run tomorrow which means 2 day gap not 1 since last...

Disappointed...should have done week5 run1 today but have (all day as well) bad ...

pot58

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R3

Did it!!!!!! :) :) :) Despite rain, Laura jumping on a track about 14mins in and accidentally turning my phone, and hence MapMyRun, off in trying to get her...

Did it!!!!!! :) :) :) Despite rain, Laura jumping on a track about 14mins in and...

JHarveyL

Graduate•10 years ago

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Still can't run !

Been to physio again this morning still can't run . Just come back from newyork & all the waking has agrivated it . It hurts again when I walk & stiff . So...

Been to physio again this morning still can't run . Just come back from newyork ...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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W5R2 -Just love jogging in the rain! Zippadeedoodah...

Oh I've just had a great time! I wasn't sure whether to go out or do the treadmill today. The rain was lashing down but I thought no- no indoors for you...

Oh I've just had a great time! I wasn't sure whether to go out or do the treadmi...

no-excuse

Graduate•10 years ago

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i pod

thanks for all the replies i will see wot i can find out ,i have read the rules and it states if the marshalls see you they can kick you out if anybody on...

thanks for all the replies i will see wot i can find out ,i have read the ru...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2 (i.e. halfway to Graduation!!)

Haven't posted for a while now! Completed week 3, which was just as satisfying as completing Weeks 1 and 2! Laura was right; I really do feel as though my...

Haven't posted for a while now! Completed week 3, which was just as satisfying a...

ra220

Graduate•10 years ago

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Graduation...

I'm so happy to have finally graduated. Took me about 4months but did have a month off around xmas. Have been a fly on the wall and have found a lot of...

I'm so happy to have finally graduated. Took me about 4months but did have a mon...

littlehelen20

Graduate•10 years ago

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feeling amazed! i managed week 5 run3!!!!!!!!!!

Just back from week 5 run 3, in shock that i can actually run that far!20 mins!!!! def a slow jog but who cares!? When i stopped my legs felt slightly...

Just back from week 5 run 3, in shock that i can actually run that far!20 mins!!...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

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Help needed with motivation, and advice as to where to pick up again?

I was doing fantastically and had got up to W4R2 last Wednesday. Haven't been able to run since due to dizziness from SSRI (antidepressant) discontinuation....

I was doing fantastically and had got up to W4R2 last Wednesday. Haven't been ab...

Raven4444

•10 years ago

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Jnatastic run #1 for week 5; blurrghhh

I'm on night shifts and thanks to the lovely tube strike it took me over 2 hours to do my commute home, instead of my quickest time of 35 minutes... by the...

I'm on night shifts and thanks to the lovely tube strike it took me over 2 hours...

Poppy2010

Graduate•10 years ago

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hm

no ipods at cambridge half m im gonna miss my music another hurdle to cross may have to try singing

no ipods at cambridge half m im gonna miss my music another hurdle to cross may ...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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hi im looking to start the couch to 5k programme is there any starting near rock ferry/ birkenhead ?

kickitkaren

•10 years ago

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Week 2 started

After a bit of a delay finally managed to start week 2. Didn't feel too bad but cannot breathe out for 4 steps as suggested, would be flat out if I did it for...

After a bit of a delay finally managed to start week 2. Didn't feel too bad but ...

jennyn

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1R1 the very beginning

today was the first day for me, I don't think I will ever get the hang of getting out of bed in the freezing weather at 6:30 am but I really enjoyed the run. I...

today was the first day for me, I don't think I will ever get the hang of gettin...

emma_2511

•10 years ago

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pb

24.16 3.14 miles one at traffic lights and headwind ave pace 7.43 mile another pb save running in the wind you lot

24.16 3.14 miles one at traffic lights and headwind ave pace 7.43 mile another ...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2014

Week 1 completed!

running outdoors

Sore Calves - ouch!! never run before but have loved getting to 5k three times a week thru this podcast but now my calves are killing me

Need help with exercise program?

From AM to PM

rain

Thank you

Running Buddy needed!

W4 R2

Week 6, run 3 complete in the rain....

Foam roller

Ankle back to bite me, got to stop at wk 6 :(

Hello! I got to Week 8 just before Christmas, but then broke my wrist.Back to normal now, but just wondering where I should restart? Week 6?

Well guys, today I did my first 30 minute run...it only took me over 6 months!!

new here!

Headache....

W5R3

Still can't run !

W5R2 -Just love jogging in the rain! Zippadeedoodah...

i pod

Week 4 Run 2 (i.e. halfway to Graduation!!)

Graduation...

feeling amazed! i managed week 5 run3!!!!!!!!!!

Help needed with motivation, and advice as to where to pick up again?

Jnatastic run #1 for week 5; blurrghhh

hm

hi im looking to start the couch to 5k programme is there any starting near rock ferry/ birkenhead ?

Week 2 started

W1R1 the very beginning

pb

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