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Just completed Week 5, run 2, does it get any better?

Although I managed to complete each section I can't say I'm enjoying it 100%. Now and again I feel brief enjoyment but then it is quickly replaced by the...

Although I managed to complete each section I can't say I'm enjoying it 100%. No...

AmberC

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 done

Hi everyone. I did w1r3 this morning. Finding it very strange that I kind of enjoyed it as I've never run before (not even at school). A bit nervous about...

Hi everyone. I did w1r3 this morning. Finding it very strange that I kind of enj...

Daisy-40

•11 years ago

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Did first run today and knees and shins really sore now, is this normal?

Hi I am really pleased to say that I did day 1 today, found run 4 the hardest but just about managed and really proud. Haven't done any exercise for some time,...

Hi I am really pleased to say that I did day 1 today, found run 4 the hardest bu...

Tiny21

•11 years ago

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First run of week 9 done and not too bad at all!

I managed to restrain myself and took the full 2 day break between weeks which I think has helped. I think I might actually do this now! I have a few different...

I managed to restrain myself and took the full 2 day break between weeks which I...

stevo216

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8 r2 done

Successfully completed the run yesterday, looking forward to doing run 3 tomorrow.

Successfully completed the run yesterday, looking forward to doing run 3 tomorro...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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W1R1

Well, the journey began today and I must admit I enjoyed it :) It felt soooo good. Having a 'personal' trainer helping out makes all the difference :) Can't...

Well, the journey began today and I must admit I enjoyed it :) It felt soooo goo...

paul2014

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2 done !!!!

Well week 4 run2 completed last night !!! Had great fun doing this as I was out as usual doing my own thing when all of a sudden I was overtaken by a group of...

Well week 4 run2 completed last night !!! Had great fun doing this as I was out...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I did it!!! Yet I'm feeling deflated :(

Did my first ever run, and in daylight too!! :D Felt as though I wanted to run faster or with a longer stride but I'd read about taking it slow and steady and...

Did my first ever run, and in daylight too!! :D Felt as though I wanted to run f...

ufon

•11 years ago

26 Replies

A lovely 10k, music, and how to deal with earworms

I ran a stonking 10k the other day (only my second 10k, ever) and I’m sure one big factor in this (apart from the tasty pre-run pain au raisin) was having the...

I ran a stonking 10k the other day (only my second 10k, ever) and I’m sure one b...

TurboTortoise

Graduate•11 years ago

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W4R3 with some protein bonus

Did the run this morning and can honestly say that I enjoyed it as did the dog. Only issue was I am a mouth breather and managed to take in some bonus flies...

Did the run this morning and can honestly say that I enjoyed it as did the dog. ...

runner56

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk4 run 1

Wow, that really was a challenge. Real mind over matter situation for about the last couple of minutes of the last 5 min run. Did it though, but aching a bit...

Wow, that really was a challenge. Real mind over matter situation for about the...

Jol_Keen

Graduate•11 years ago

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W6 here I come!

Planning to start W6 tomorrow morning and ridiculously excited! Have spent all day thinking perhaps I'd wait until the weekend before running again but, having...

Planning to start W6 tomorrow morning and ridiculously excited! Have spent all d...

AncientMum

Graduate•11 years ago

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Speed - How Speedy?

Since cracking the elusive 5k barrier, I've been considering doing the Speed podcast to mix things up a little. I currently "run" at 5 mph (a 12 minute mile)...

Since cracking the elusive 5k barrier, I've been considering doing the Speed pod...

Jana83

Graduate•11 years ago

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First 10k

Phew! I'd reckoned on the gremlins being mental but no dammit they were properly physical. Developed my first ever blister (well, whilst running anyway) in a...

Phew! I'd reckoned on the gremlins being mental but no dammit they were proper...

PortlySportly

Graduate•11 years ago

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KENNEL RUNNING

Even at the tender age of 5 months, Izzie has gone into kennels for her hols over the weekend. We have to take our son to the rowing competition in Nottingham...

Even at the tender age of 5 months, Izzie has gone into kennels for her hols ove...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Ready for first race (w9r2 done today)

I am signed up for a 5k race in Sheffield on Sunday (Neuro Head Start 5k &10k), and have been timing my runs for the last few weeks so that the graduation runs...

I am signed up for a 5k race in Sheffield on Sunday (Neuro Head Start 5k &10k), ...

Tomas

Graduate•11 years ago

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1st Run Completed Does it get easier?

I came across the couch to 5k when me and my daughters decided to do the race for life ,In margate in july ,when one of my daughter commented its alright mum...

I came across the couch to 5k when me and my daughters decided to do the race f...

alibags

•11 years ago

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Crisis in confidence - wobbly bits all on show

So I brought a proper running top from Primark today as a reward for getting through my first interview in years. I brought a size up because I knew it would...

So I brought a proper running top from Primark today as a reward for getting thr...

spoonierunning

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K newbie, any advice appreciated :)

Hi, I'm new and wanted to introduce myself. I originally joined the British Lung Foundation community on here for advice for my husbands condition. When...

Hi, I'm new and wanted to introduce myself. I originally joined the British Lung...

KMAnkers

•11 years ago

9 Replies

am I being sensible or lazy?

I had a good bank holiday running wise - I did my intervals (yuk) on Saturday and a hilly 6k and then a fairly hilly 6.5k walk on Monday. Monday night my...

I had a good bank holiday running wise - I did my intervals (yuk) on Saturday an...

ReyC

Graduate•11 years ago

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Clueless about what running shoes to buy!

After several attempts at this programme, I'm finally sticking to it :). In the past I've finished the first week or so and then given up but this time my mind...

After several attempts at this programme, I'm finally sticking to it :). In the ...

beth3754

•11 years ago

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Week 9........a Magical Penultimate

Well, that's the second run of the week done and dusted. I did my usual trick of trying out a different route for the second run of a given week. This time I...

Well, that's the second run of the week done and dusted. I did my usual trick o...

Hidden

•11 years ago

41 Replies

Week 5 r3 tomorrow

Downloaded this app last year, but only took the plunge and began the programme 5 wks ago. Going on run week5 run 3 tomorrow and a bit apprehensive. Never...

Downloaded this app last year, but only took the plunge and began the programme ...

getfitgran

Graduate•11 years ago

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Had to reschedule Week 4 Run 3 for some point today!

Grrr, just when I was looking forward to getting out for my run, life gets in the way again! I'm ridiculously busy with end of year deadlines and exams for my...

Grrr, just when I was looking forward to getting out for my run, life gets in th...

Debs972

•11 years ago

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Should I still wait? Chesty cough for 3 weeks now.

Started Wk4r1 but the following day developed a chesty cough so rested for a few days assuming that it would go away. 3 weeks on I still have it not as bad as...

Started Wk4r1 but the following day developed a chesty cough so rested for a few...

run_mum_run

•11 years ago

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Hello Week Four

FInished week 3 this morning and am now approaching week four run one on Sat morning with just a few butterflies in my tummy. Knees seem to be coping a little...

FInished week 3 this morning and am now approaching week four run one on Sat mor...

redfinn

Graduate•11 years ago

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MORE PODCASTS PLEASE FOR GRADUATES!

I love the c25k podcasts. They have got me into running and i recommend them to everyone. I am using the 3 podcasts for 5k graduates but it would be great if...

I love the c25k podcasts. They have got me into running and i recommend them to ...

sandy8922

Graduate•11 years ago

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First post injury run complete - yay!

Just got back from my first run after 13 days out injured. Using the good advice I received here, I decided to do the normal W9R3 run. I started out really...

Just got back from my first run after 13 days out injured. Using the good advi...

yonda1960

Graduate•11 years ago

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running in the rain

Hiya, Has anyone got any suggestions for running in the rain and wearing varifocal spec's. I do wear a peaked cap, but by the time I've clumped along for a...

Hiya, Has anyone got any suggestions for running in the rain and wearing varifo...

ramona63

•11 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 done - I'm rockin'

I think the adrenalin is pumping. The excitement of graduation is making me sprout wings! When Laura told me I'd got just 5 minutes left to run of the 30...

I think the adrenalin is pumping. The excitement of graduation is making me spro...

Rupertlebear

Graduate•11 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2014

Just completed Week 5, run 2, does it get any better?

Week 1 done

Did first run today and knees and shins really sore now, is this normal?

First run of week 9 done and not too bad at all!

W8 r2 done

W1R1

Week 4 Run 2 done !!!!

I did it!!! Yet I'm feeling deflated :(

A lovely 10k, music, and how to deal with earworms

W4R3 with some protein bonus

Wk4 run 1

W6 here I come!

Speed - How Speedy?

First 10k

KENNEL RUNNING

Ready for first race (w9r2 done today)

1st Run Completed Does it get easier?

Crisis in confidence - wobbly bits all on show

Couch to 5K newbie, any advice appreciated :)

am I being sensible or lazy?

Clueless about what running shoes to buy!

Week 9........a Magical Penultimate

Week 5 r3 tomorrow

Had to reschedule Week 4 Run 3 for some point today!

Should I still wait? Chesty cough for 3 weeks now.

Hello Week Four

MORE PODCASTS PLEASE FOR GRADUATES!

First post injury run complete - yay!

running in the rain

Week 9 run 1 done - I'm rockin'

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