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Week 4 - a bummer!! :(

I just told my run buddy that I am going to repeat week 4, couldn't ran the last 5 minutes nonstop. My ankle also hurts. Feeling a bit disappointed in myself.

I just told my run buddy that I am going to repeat week 4, couldn't ran the last...

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•10 years ago

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Overcoming post-Graduation blues

I've had a bout of post-Graduation blues :( Having graduated C25K a couple of weeks ago I struggled to get motivated without Laura's encouragement and some...

I've had a bout of post-Graduation blues :( Having graduated C25K a couple of we...

MarionSky

Graduate•10 years ago

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Yay completed week 1... Missing message?

So so chuffed I've completed week 1. I had a message from c25k ding up on my phone, but i had a call come in & the message disappeared.... Any ideas where I...

So so chuffed I've completed week 1. I had a message from c25k ding up on my ph...

JustLisa

Graduate•10 years ago

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Yeay W9r3 Did it!

Left the hotel in Grantown at 6.45am and headed out to the forest trails at the back. No trees at home so totally different running in the woods on tracks...

Left the hotel in Grantown at 6.45am and headed out to the forest trails at the ...

Windswept1

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hot and humid but finished W9 R3 with a parkrun!

Hi - It was 29 degrees C, about 95% humidity and no breeze at 7 am here in Tropical North Queensland, Australia but I finally did week 9 run3 as a Park Run....

Hi - It was 29 degrees C, about 95% humidity and no breeze at 7 am here in Tropi...

just_me_and_my_dog

Graduate•10 years ago

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swollen ankle not happy :-(

Any one know why all of a sudden my ankle has started to hurt and swollen ?been running up to 30mins 4 times a week for the last 2 weeks thought ot could be my...

Any one know why all of a sudden my ankle has started to hurt and swollen ?been ...

sharfeuch

Graduate•10 years ago

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26km in 26 weeks!

Well it doesn't sound that bad when I put it that way, so how about doing a 26km run 26 weeks from now... About this time last year I joined this blog,...

Well it doesn't sound that bad when I put it that way, so how about doing a 26km...

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•10 years ago

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Back on the road!

I ran this morning for the first time for 6 whole weeks. It hasn't been a good time. First I had a horrible virus I just couldn't throw off despite taking...

I ran this morning for the first time for 6 whole weeks. It hasn't been a good t...

turnturtle

Graduate•10 years ago

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I didn't fancy a paddle today -or -Thank Goodness there was a footbridge!

I was out this morning to try and finish my Run for Mum Quest challenge which RFc has organised. I had planned a route which looked fairly level on the map as...

I was out this morning to try and finish my Run for Mum Quest challenge which RF...

christian1

Graduate•10 years ago

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The 'Dreaded' W5R3............no longer dreaded, yippee!

This morning I did the final run of week 5. I was quite philosophical about it after the time I've had recently with non-running related matters, as most of...

This morning I did the final run of week 5. I was quite philosophical about it a...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Just because I felt like it

Before I started on c25k, I thought I would have a hard time motivating myself to get out there and run, and I would need to muster up willpower to go out on...

Before I started on c25k, I thought I would have a hard time motivating myself t...

rcp27

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

By week 4, hello week 5

Well, what can I say. I just can't get enough of this running. I even woke up early this morning so I could get out and do my run before I went out for the...

Well, what can I say. I just can't get enough of this running. I even woke up ea...

Rupertlebear

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hello week 2 - I've been wanting to meet you!

Hurrah! Week one done and now I'm about to tackle week two. Off to get fitted for some proper running shoes tomorrow (yay!) and the amazing compeed blister...

Hurrah! Week one done and now I'm about to tackle week two. Off to get fitted fo...

Wannarunna

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Dreading W5R3

Just completed w5r2 with a bit of a struggle but managed to keep jogging for the 2 x 8 min. There is a lot of chat about w5r3 and this is the first run i am...

Just completed w5r2 with a bit of a struggle but managed to keep jogging for the...

FITNESSFIRST123

•10 years ago

8 Replies

WELL SHIVER ME TIMBERS LAD!

I really feel these glute and hip strengthening exercises are working. It might be psychological, but without doubt I have noticed a marked improvement in my...

I really feel these glute and hip strengthening exercises are working. It might ...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

32 Replies

Join me in the big count!!!

This wonderful site now stands at a staggering 9982 members, keep an eye on the tally and post when you see it reach the wonderful 10,000. Well done NHS C25K...

This wonderful site now stands at a staggering 9982 members, keep an eye on the ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Aldi sale of branded running clothes coming soon!

Aldi will soon be having a running clothes sale. I bought a few items last time they held one and the stuff is much cheaper. Take a look here for some budget...

Aldi will soon be having a running clothes sale. I bought a few items last time ...

Beek

Graduate•10 years ago

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Planning a ParkRun - which to choose - your help needed!

I have been putting off parkruns for aaaages now... its too early, I'm hungover, its too wet, I ran yesterday, I need another days rest, ii'm too scared, there...

I have been putting off parkruns for aaaages now... its too early, I'm hungover,...

LightDark

Graduate•10 years ago

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mid foot running

this morning i was up bright and early to try the mid foot thing , i did 2x5k run one at easy and one at well fast .i can feel my foot landing just behind my...

this morning i was up bright and early to try the mid foot thing , i did 2x5k r...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Results Run For Mum Quest - new quest starting Monday 1st April.

Well done to everybody for getting to the end of the quest. Please log longest run so we can mark our virtual collective run. Also don't forget to mention if...

Well done to everybody for getting to the end of the quest. Please log longest r...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

19 Replies

Tea and toast... Where's my motivation?

I had planned to do an extra week 8 run this morning after school drop off (not feeling quite ready for week 9) but after being thrown off routine by a...

I had planned to do an extra week 8 run this morning after school drop off (not ...

Tadaruns

Graduate•10 years ago

10 Replies

It Is Friday, I am supposed to run.

It is Friday, I am supposed to run. But I am waiting for the washing machine repairman. I am well caught up on my housework, so I can run. But I am waiting...

It is Friday, I am supposed to run. But I am waiting for the washing machine re...

Nilzed

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Its about distance (not speed) apparently. Problem solved.

I keep being told by more experienced members of this forum that it is not about speed - it is about steadily increasing your distance. So I determined to...

I keep being told by more experienced members of this forum that it is not about...

ChrisL

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

Week 7 complete!!

Hi all, just got back from completing week 7. Never thought I'd say that a few weeks ago. What has also happened this week is that I have run further each...

Hi all, just got back from completing week 7. Never thought I'd say that a few w...

pikey30

Graduate•10 years ago

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Couch to 5km reinvented

The rewards from this couch to 5km just keep on coming. I graduated from this programme over a year ago now and running is now a central part of my life....

The rewards from this couch to 5km just keep on coming. I graduated from this p...

zippyfeet

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

5k

I did it!!! 5k ran 4 times now, a bit faster each time. Feeling good

Hortic

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

Motivational advice please

I need some motivational advice to get doing the couch to 5k I have never done running before and really struggle to be motivated

I need some motivational advice to get doing the couch to 5k I have never done r...

Needmotivation

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Feeling More Positive

I'm still having problems with my back / hip / sciatica / whatever. I've seen a lovely chiropractor 4 times now but it's still not quite 100%. Fingers crossed,...

I'm still having problems with my back / hip / sciatica / whatever. I've seen a ...

Jana83

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

Just Broke the 30 minute Barrier for 5K !!

This is the last post (maybe) about times/speed. 9 weeks ago I couldn't even run a bath, never mind run a 5K so from now on, it is about the distance and not...

This is the last post (maybe) about times/speed. 9 weeks ago I couldn't even run...

Chris14

Graduate•10 years ago

10 Replies

Getting cold post run

Hi all I have completed W4R1 and getting increasingly cold following runs... I immediately put layers on and have a drink but it's taking about 90 mins to...

Hi all I have completed W4R1 and getting increasingly cold following runs... I i...

Doglets05

Graduate•10 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2014

Week 4 - a bummer!! :(

Overcoming post-Graduation blues

Yay completed week 1... Missing message?

Yeay W9r3 Did it!

Hot and humid but finished W9 R3 with a parkrun!

swollen ankle not happy :-(

26km in 26 weeks!

Back on the road!

I didn't fancy a paddle today -or -Thank Goodness there was a footbridge!

The 'Dreaded' W5R3............no longer dreaded, yippee!

Just because I felt like it

By week 4, hello week 5

Hello week 2 - I've been wanting to meet you!

Dreading W5R3

WELL SHIVER ME TIMBERS LAD!

Join me in the big count!!!

Aldi sale of branded running clothes coming soon!

Planning a ParkRun - which to choose - your help needed!

mid foot running

Results Run For Mum Quest - new quest starting Monday 1st April.

Tea and toast... Where's my motivation?

It Is Friday, I am supposed to run.

Its about distance (not speed) apparently. Problem solved.

Week 7 complete!!

Couch to 5km reinvented

5k

Motivational advice please

Feeling More Positive

Just Broke the 30 minute Barrier for 5K !!

Getting cold post run

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