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Podcast

Im new to the site, want to download the podcast but it keeps saying its been removed? Can anyone help, I've copied and pasted the link but still getting same...

Im new to the site, want to download the podcast but it keeps saying its been re...

Lynda147

•10 years ago

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Anyone else's heart rate take hours to return to normal?!

I don't know what my heart rate is when I'm running (and I don't want to know because I would probably freak myself out!), but I know your heart rate should...

I don't know what my heart rate is when I'm running (and I don't want to know be...

Queeniescakes

•10 years ago

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Week 3 completed :)

That's week 3 completed after a bit of a mix up with r1! I was working my way through it when I suddenly heard Laura tell me that was it, r1 completed! A quick...

That's week 3 completed after a bit of a mix up with r1! I was working my way th...

paul2014

Graduate•10 years ago

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W7r1

Just couldn't do the run :-( my legs ached and it was stop start all the way through. Why is this happening? Anyone else had this set back? Any ideas would be...

Just couldn't do the run :-( my legs ached and it was stop start all the way thr...

NatC25Kiskillingme

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Ouch foot pain

Hi when I run I get a pain in my right foot just past the heel up to the ball of my foot along the edge but underneath..it does go away but wondered if anyone...

Hi when I run I get a pain in my right foot just past the heel up to the ball of...

titch67

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Hurrah for me!!!! I finished by Couch to 5k training yesterday with my third run in the series. I did a MapMyRun to check my distance and

found that in 30 minutes I wasn't reaching the 5k mark. It took me 39 minutes to make it to 5k and I had enough stamina to make it. I am now going to work on...

found that in 30 minutes I wasn't reaching the 5k mark. It took me 39 minutes t...

DogTrotter

•10 years ago

12 Replies

w4r1

My turn to show off! w4r1 done and dusted in the pouring rain. I know I said I was looking forward to my first 'wet run' but I didn't mean return home like a...

My turn to show off! w4r1 done and dusted in the pouring rain. I know I said I...

Running66

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

HAVE I BEEN A WAZUCK?

This morning I went out and cruised around Middlesex and Surrey in a 7K super run. It was LOVELY and I really enjoyed it. However...... After Saturdays...

This morning I went out and cruised around Middlesex and Surrey in a 7K super ru...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R2 - in the bag!

Can't believe I have just run for 8 minutes, now I can't wait till Friday when I do the big 20! Bring it on!!

Can't believe I have just run for 8 minutes, now I can't wait till Friday when I...

lottidog1

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Not such a jolly wheeze.

So, after a rather unpleasant W5R2 last Friday when I was coming down with a cold, I took the advice of various people here and had a break over the weekend....

So, after a rather unpleasant W5R2 last Friday when I was coming down with a col...

Rignold

•10 years ago

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Something pinged

Did w1r3 yesterday and was nearly at the end when something went ping in my lower calf. Do I continue tomorrow and run with it or should I rest it? Still sore...

Did w1r3 yesterday and was nearly at the end when something went ping in my lowe...

wishwasfitjack

•10 years ago

3 Replies

No running for at least another week !!

I'm sooooo annoyed, I graduated in April and have been doing stepping stones since (all on the treadmill). I'd also managed to convince my partner to join the...

I'm sooooo annoyed, I graduated in April and have been doing stepping stones sin...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Wheat and sugar free fast breakfast options?

I've been following a healthy eating plan for a month or so now and so am comfortable with healthier food, but went to see a nutritionist this week and he...

I've been following a healthy eating plan for a month or so now and so am comfor...

cazzajane

Graduate•10 years ago

13 Replies

Week 9 Run 3

Well, I nearly turned back in the first minute of warm up, as it was chucking it down as I left the gym. However I thought What the heck, the rain will keep me...

Well, I nearly turned back in the first minute of warm up, as it was chucking it...

barge

Graduate•10 years ago

8 Replies

Surgery?

I want to start the couch to 5k again, but I have had my ovaries removed by having a laparoscopy. It has been 3 weeks on Weds, but my 3 puncture wounds are...

I want to start the couch to 5k again, but I have had my ovaries removed by havi...

kirsty72

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Graduate- walks on water!

Hello everyone! I did my last run last night! I've been finding Week 9 not to much of a struggle and I've recently invested in a Garmin GPS Watch. I was...

Hello everyone! I did my last run last night! I've been finding Week 9 not to ...

emkeenan

Graduate•10 years ago

17 Replies

W7 - run 2 done... without Laura!

Run one was dreadfully slow, and as life happened inbetween 5 days passed without a run - when I went out this morning I thought I would have found it hard to...

Run one was dreadfully slow, and as life happened inbetween 5 days passed withou...

Pigivi

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Night Cramps

I've been suffering for sometime now with leg cramps during the night, sometimes they are so painful I end flying out of bed, hopping around the bedroom trying...

I've been suffering for sometime now with leg cramps during the night, sometimes...

OlsBean

•10 years ago

14 Replies

My partner is looking for a another female to go running with in Bristol on an evening.BS4 area. I am on week 2 but use the treadmill.

I can't run on tarmac coz of a recent broken spine. Looking forward to week 2 now

I can't run on tarmac coz of a recent broken spine. Looking forward to week 2 no...

Shagpile

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Fitbit One Users

Hi All, I graduated the c25k programme last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. Unfortunately as the weather worsened and due to a stressful house move (complete...

Hi All, I graduated the c25k programme last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. Unf...

phillyq

•10 years ago

4 Replies

BUPA Womans 10k Glasgow, brilliant day.

The was only my second 10k race, we were expecting rain on the day , but it was just the opposite, the sun came out for the whole run. I thought I had pushed...

The was only my second 10k race, we were expecting rain on the day , but it was ...

Burstcouch

Graduate•10 years ago

3 Replies

Tips for running outside

Does anyone have any tips on running outside? I've run on a treadmill a lot and when I attempt to go outside it's a lot harder! I'm going back to Week 4...

Does anyone have any tips on running outside? I've run on a treadmill a lot and ...

PerkP14

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Victory photo attached!

Me and my medal :)

aliboo70

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Tired and achy, killer blisters:but i made it!! :) "Walk the Wight 2014" 45.4KM!!

Walk the Wight is an annual event, now part of the walking festival over here. I usually do the 2nd half which starts in Carisbrooke heading 14 miles to Alum...

Walk the Wight is an annual event, now part of the walking festival over here. I...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

14 Replies

I am about 8 stone over weight and today put on my trainers and got out the door and started c25k. Its hard! Advice needed please

I could only complete one full minute of running, I'm sure it will get easier if I keep at it, however the arch on my right foot hurts as does my shin. I don't...

I could only complete one full minute of running, I'm sure it will get easier if...

womblefruit

•10 years ago

16 Replies

International M.E Awareness Day - Still resting with my Battle Dog by my side

May is invisible illness awareness month, May 12th is International ME and FMS awareness day. ME - Myalgic Encephalopathy FMS - fibromyalgia If you would like...

May is invisible illness awareness month, May 12th is International ME and FMS a...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

Cough cough splutter no w7r1 today

So disappointed that I couldn't start week 7 this morning. I have had a very bad chest cold since Friday and I don't think Fridays run helped! Sleepless nights...

So disappointed that I couldn't start week 7 this morning. I have had a very bad...

Nellyharte

Graduate•10 years ago

5 Replies

W2R3 Completed

Went "UP NORTH" this weekend so finished my Last week 2 run by running around Bramhall. This was my first run with my new running trainers. I bought the New...

Went "UP NORTH" this weekend so finished my Last week 2 run by running around Br...

LetsGetWalking

Graduate•10 years ago

2 Replies

A 10k race? Me? Oh, if you insist!

HI folks, it's been a while - okay, I admit it, I tend to be a background lurker (!), but I just had to share this as a thanks to all of you who have (probably...

HI folks, it's been a while - okay, I admit it, I tend to be a background lurker...

Lanesra

Graduate•10 years ago

17 Replies

Week Seven Run One: tiredness and running do not go!

Good morning, dearest fellow C25Kers. Today would be a bit of a struggle, I knew that. As often is the case on a Sunday night, after a slight change in...

Good morning, dearest fellow C25Kers. Today would be a bit of a struggle, I kne...

Miles_Yonder

Graduate•10 years ago

26 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2014

Podcast

Anyone else's heart rate take hours to return to normal?!

Week 3 completed :)

W7r1

Ouch foot pain

Hurrah for me!!!! I finished by Couch to 5k training yesterday with my third run in the series. I did a MapMyRun to check my distance and

w4r1

HAVE I BEEN A WAZUCK?

W5R2 - in the bag!

Not such a jolly wheeze.

Something pinged

No running for at least another week !!

Wheat and sugar free fast breakfast options?

Week 9 Run 3

Surgery?

Graduate- walks on water!

W7 - run 2 done... without Laura!

Night Cramps

My partner is looking for a another female to go running with in Bristol on an evening.BS4 area. I am on week 2 but use the treadmill.

Fitbit One Users

BUPA Womans 10k Glasgow, brilliant day.

Tips for running outside

Victory photo attached!

Tired and achy, killer blisters:but i made it!! :) "Walk the Wight 2014" 45.4KM!!

I am about 8 stone over weight and today put on my trainers and got out the door and started c25k. Its hard! Advice needed please

International M.E Awareness Day - Still resting with my Battle Dog by my side

Cough cough splutter no w7r1 today

W2R3 Completed

A 10k race? Me? Oh, if you insist!

Week Seven Run One: tiredness and running do not go!

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