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Just ran my first 7k! :-o

I never would have thought I could do it! I have been increasing my distance bit by bit though following a similar approach as c25k. I run a distance 3 times...

I never would have thought I could do it! I have been increasing my distance bit...

ReyC

Graduate•11 years ago

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Is there a playlist for the podcasts?

I'd like to know what the music was. I'm putting together a running playlist and some of the music was great (and some of it I'll be avoiding because it...

I'd like to know what the music was. I'm putting together a running playlist a...

Miss_T_Ide

Graduate•11 years ago

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Is there a podcast without any music?

I've given the podcasts from the NHS site a shot, but the music isn't really my cup of tea and I really don't like running with music as I find it hard to do...

I've given the podcasts from the NHS site a shot, but the music isn't really my ...

Scarlett_K

Graduate•11 years ago

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Defeated by the weather for the first time!

Well, I was due to do Week 5, Run 2 this morning. As usual I took my dog for a walk - clear skies, a bit chilly and a bit windy (this was at 6.30am) but I was...

Well, I was due to do Week 5, Run 2 this morning. As usual I took my dog for a w...

YJB1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Graduated AGAIN!

Having been beset by illness, it has taken me ages to complete C25K again this time but I finally did my graduation run yesterday. Hoorah! I have ordered...

Having been beset by illness, it has taken me ages to complete C25K again this t...

Miss_T_Ide

Graduate•11 years ago

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miles

checking my map you run this morning it seems in nearly 4 months running ive clocked up 425 miles wheres it all gone only seems like yesterday i was...

checking my map you run this morning it seems in nearly 4 months running ive cl...

moger

Graduate•11 years ago

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R1W2, I done it! After much worrying & questioning if I should repeat week 1, I have just come back from R1W2 & I am ok: ))

Well I done it, run 1 of week 2 ! Decided to stop worrying & just go for it, I could always stop if it's to much & I'm proud to say I managed, was hard but...

Well I done it, run 1 of week 2 ! Decided to stop worrying & just go for it, I c...

Smurfette1

•11 years ago

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Am struggling at present

Hello all I have been doing really well the past few weeks but the last 2 runs have been a real struggle. I seem to have hit a brick wall. I was running 7k+...

Hello all I have been doing really well the past few weeks but the last 2 runs h...

Snats

Graduate•11 years ago

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Hello all, new and eager to loose weight

I am 26 with a BMI of 35, I am 19 stone when I should be 13st. I have gone through a very distressing difficult time over the past 4 years which started when I...

I am 26 with a BMI of 35, I am 19 stone when I should be 13st. I have gone throu...

Blueplain

•11 years ago

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Back on track :)

W3 R1 completed (again) yesterday and the calf muscle is OK today - just a little stiff, will try r2 tomorrow - hopefully I can get back to 3 runs a week and...

W3 R1 completed (again) yesterday and the calf muscle is OK today - just a littl...

AndyJ57

Graduate•11 years ago

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Hello :)

Hey all, I just started with my C25K program yesterday. I covered 1.6 miles and burnt a 111 calories I am overweight and asthmatic. But I am taking this up...

Hey all, I just started with my C25K program yesterday. I covered 1.6 miles and ...

earlgreyholic

•11 years ago

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So reached week 4, walked 5 mins, ran 3 mins, walked 90 secs, ran 5 mins, walked 2.5 mins tried to run 3 mins but couldn't do it....damn!

Oh well try again on Wed...hope I can do it :( ...but on the up side never ran for 5 mins before...hooray! Anyone else done the same????

Oh well try again on Wed...hope I can do it :( ...but on the up side never ran f...

dylan321

•11 years ago

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Danzo you have nothing to worry about!!!!

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Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Memoirs of a panther

hello everyone... Its NEARLY a year since I first stepped out on W1 run 1 and I have been reflecting on my amazing journey...with Laura, Silky Steve, the...

hello everyone... Its NEARLY a year since I first stepped out on W1 run 1 and I ...

ju-ju-

Graduate•11 years ago

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Sunny day made all the difference

Had a great 6k run yesterday and as it was so gloriously sunny, I added a sprint finish for about 30 seconds at the end. When I add a sprint, which I hear is...

Had a great 6k run yesterday and as it was so gloriously sunny, I added a sprint...

sprynn

Graduate•11 years ago

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W4 R1

Well... I went to work (up at 4.30 am) then the dentist and had a filling replaced... then picked up my hubby. Had a cuppa and got on my gear.... As soon as I...

Well... I went to work (up at 4.30 am) then the dentist and had a filling replac...

mustgetthin

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 Completed

I wasn't looking forward to this at all, what with the increased periods of running and shorter recovery periods, but I managed it!! I could easily have...

I wasn't looking forward to this at all, what with the increased periods of runn...

almac30

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Bizarre and slightly hilarious running injuries

I have recently sustained two of them, both thanks to my bargain Lidl running hoodie. First was last week when I did the zip all the way up my neck as it was...

I have recently sustained two of them, both thanks to my bargain Lidl running ho...

TurboTortoise

Graduate•11 years ago

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Should it still hurt this much?

I have just completed week 4 run 1 and it still really hurts my calves, ankles and feet from the warm-up walk onwards. I am doing my best to battle through it...

I have just completed week 4 run 1 and it still really hurts my calves, ankles a...

steph_waters69

Graduate•11 years ago

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Forced break from running worrying me!

I've been running since October last year and graduated on Boxing Day I've carried on just trying to increase my distance but mainly doing 5 ks, I have asthma...

I've been running since October last year and graduated on Boxing Day I've carri...

Jonjoe01

Graduate•11 years ago

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juggling "stuff" while running

Anyone else find this hard - or am I the only one here afflicted with 2 left hands ? Today for example, I wanted to check my distance for the running part...

Anyone else find this hard - or am I the only one here afflicted with 2 left han...

ajwyld

Graduate•11 years ago

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happy

morning all after a week of training gloom im back last week was horrible for me i felt like somebody ad pulled the plug on me i got my miles down but at a...

morning all after a week of training gloom im back last week was horrible for me...

moger

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 R3 done, ooh, it was a hard one...

Finished the third run for week 4 today, the end of the second 5 minute run was hard going but I didn't stop so technically this week was a success. I...

Finished the third run for week 4 today, the end of the second 5 minute run was ...

Runlikeahare

Graduate•11 years ago

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Reet Royaled Off!!!!

Knee is still no better, even wearing a knee brace I can't put full weight on the leg (..makes for interesting viewing for the guys I train on courses I'm...

Knee is still no better, even wearing a knee brace I can't put full weight on th...

Hidden

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Love to run Valentines Quest week 5 - Feel free to join

Hi there and welcome to week five of the:- Love to run valentines quest Please feel free if you want to join. We are all about being inclusive. Just pop a...

Hi there and welcome to week five of the:- Love to run valentines quest Pleas...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•11 years ago

49 Replies

RUNNING TIGHTS ARE FAB!

Wooowwwwweeeeeeee!!! Why did I not buy some of these ages ago? They are the dogs bo*****s! I didn't realise that there wasn't anywhere to shove my phone in...

Wooowwwwweeeeeeee!!! Why did I not buy some of these ages ago? They are the dogs...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 7 run 1 done!

Just posting to boast that I've done week 7 run 1. Never thought I'd get this far. Still a bit slow but I've given up on hoping for a world record. I no longer...

Just posting to boast that I've done week 7 run 1. Never thought I'd get this fa...

drummerderek

Graduate•11 years ago

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Insomnia last night. Befuddled and undecided between going back to bed, eating breakfast, or dressing for wk1r1.

Finally decided on toast and coffee. Read some posts here while eating. Decided i will dress and go out. Have only just realized my workout clothes, from my...

Finally decided on toast and coffee. Read some posts here while eating. Decide...

Nilzed

•11 years ago

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

This week we start the next phase of Jantastic, where you will be setting a distance for your longest run of the week, as well as the number of runs you will...

This week we start the next phase of Jantastic, where you will be setting a dist...

Legion

Graduate•11 years ago

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51 year old starter: any tips warmly welcomed

Good morning everyone. i accidentally fell upon this Couch to 5k when looking up how to lower cholesterol. I'm a young 51 year old and am generally in good...

Good morning everyone. i accidentally fell upon this Couch to 5k when looking up...

Philholly

Graduate•11 years ago

23 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2014

Just ran my first 7k! :-o

Is there a playlist for the podcasts?

Is there a podcast without any music?

Defeated by the weather for the first time!

Graduated AGAIN!

miles

R1W2, I done it! After much worrying & questioning if I should repeat week 1, I have just come back from R1W2 & I am ok: ))

Am struggling at present

Hello all, new and eager to loose weight

Back on track :)

Hello :)

So reached week 4, walked 5 mins, ran 3 mins, walked 90 secs, ran 5 mins, walked 2.5 mins tried to run 3 mins but couldn't do it....damn!

Danzo you have nothing to worry about!!!!

Memoirs of a panther

Sunny day made all the difference

W4 R1

Week 4 Run 1 Completed

Bizarre and slightly hilarious running injuries

Should it still hurt this much?

Forced break from running worrying me!

juggling "stuff" while running

happy

Week 4 R3 done, ooh, it was a hard one...

Reet Royaled Off!!!!

Love to run Valentines Quest week 5 - Feel free to join

RUNNING TIGHTS ARE FAB!

Week 7 run 1 done!

Insomnia last night. Befuddled and undecided between going back to bed, eating breakfast, or dressing for wk1r1.

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

51 year old starter: any tips warmly welcomed

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