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Slow progress but up to week 4

After a bit of illness it has taken a long time to move on, but I am now halfway through week 4 and able to run for 16 minutes broken up into sets of 3 and 5...

After a bit of illness it has taken a long time to move on, but I am now halfway...

FifiLondon

•10 years ago

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Gait analysis ✓ New shoes ✓ w8r1 ✓ Feeling awesome ✓✓

Just got out of the shower after doing w8r1 and I am feeling amazing -creamcrackered but amazing. After all the worry I've had with the ancient knees I had...

Just got out of the shower after doing w8r1 and I am feeling amazing -creamcrack...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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Normally run Sun morn 7.30am, tues &Fri after wk 5pm. Just finished wk8 R1. Prob is I go on hols nxt Tues. If I do wk9 r 1 nxt Sun morn, do

You think wk9 R2 on Mon at 5pm is leaving enough rest time. I wld really like to have broken the back of wk 9 before I leave so that I can keep running when...

You think wk9 R2 on Mon at 5pm is leaving enough rest time. I wld really like to...

getfitgran

Graduate•10 years ago

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20 min Run

So have just completed the 20 min run for r3w5 and I feel pretty awesome. I went slow sometimes really slow but I didn't stop and didn't walk. I expected to be...

So have just completed the 20 min run for r3w5 and I feel pretty awesome. I went...

joannecb

•10 years ago

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W5R3

I'm just about to head out the door for that 20 min stretch! Eek! My knee feels fine (been doing regular stretches and things). I know I can do this and I'm...

I'm just about to head out the door for that 20 min stretch! Eek! My knee feels ...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 - Ouch!

Good pace always around the circuit I run, Laura says 60 seconds to go, feeling fine and not too fatigued, my head says 5th gear please legs, legs say sorry...

Good pace always around the circuit I run, Laura says 60 seconds to go, feeling ...

Jol_Keen

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 - feeling great 1 run left - then I've been weighed and put 4lb on :-(

I usually only weigh myself once a month and just go by my clothes. I'm gutted at gaining weight but trying not to be demotivated in fact it's making me more...

I usually only weigh myself once a month and just go by my clothes. I'm gutted a...

VICKYK1969

•10 years ago

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Panic over..

They gave me a new race pack... I'm so relieved. I was all ready to do dramatics too!! Thanks for all your ideas and support.... I will tell all later......

They gave me a new race pack... I'm so relieved. I was all ready to do dramatics...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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Finishing off week 7 today! Only 2 weeks away from graduation! Woohoo!

This is the first time in my life, I have stuck to something for 7 weeks!! Thanks to the fabulous program and inspirational people here!!

This is the first time in my life, I have stuck to something for 7 weeks!! Thank...

surbhidec24

Graduate•10 years ago

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Meeting your level

I used to be quite fit when I had no car and two kids to perambulate by myself . Now kids are older and I have both a car and a licence to drive it. This means...

I used to be quite fit when I had no car and two kids to perambulate by myself ....

run_chica_run

•10 years ago

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Have fun storming da castle!

Let's show them we mean business!!

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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Crisis!!

Right..my husband has put my race pack for tomorrow somewhere but having turned the house upside down I can't find it... Has anyone had this? Will they give...

Right..my husband has put my race pack for tomorrow somewhere but having turned ...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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Start them young, I say. ;)

My 3 year old grandson starting his c25k :)

paul2014

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running with a cold

yesterday I woke up with a tickly throat and slightly swollen glands. Gradually through the morning it progressed into a proper coldy symptoms. I was not at...

yesterday I woke up with a tickly throat and slightly swollen glands. Gradually ...

Rignold

•10 years ago

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Fantastic run today

I've graduated now for two weeks ago and am thoroughly enjoying my running. I did a bit of a consolidation week after graduation running a different route but...

I've graduated now for two weeks ago and am thoroughly enjoying my running. I di...

marc_read

Graduate•10 years ago

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Cumbrian runs?

I am in the Lake District this weekend, acting as cheerleader for my two sons who are mad enough to be cycling in the Fred Whitton Challenge tomorrow (112...

I am in the Lake District this weekend, acting as cheerleader for my two sons wh...

turnturtle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Park run done today!

Despite too much wine, dragged myself out and did it! Not sure of my time yet but the lady in front was awesome!! I think she said 24mins!! When I grow up I...

Despite too much wine, dragged myself out and did it! Not sure of my time yet bu...

carole01

Graduate•10 years ago

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Frustration... osteoarthritis?

I'm (ahem) 50-something (early fifties). Four weeks ago I sterted this progam and was thoroughly enjoying it. Week one went well. Week 2? My knees hurt more...

I'm (ahem) 50-something (early fifties). Four weeks ago I sterted this progam an...

juniperlake

Graduate•10 years ago

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BRISTOL 10K???

Anyone doing it coz Juicyju is....I am soooooo excited.. I have experimented doing speed twice on a 10k and got my current PB ( 57 mins). Should I: 1. Do the...

Anyone doing it coz Juicyju is....I am soooooo excited.. I have experimented do...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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I did it and it was great !!

OMG OMG after days of bad knees and not feeling much progress I attempted W4 R1 an hour ago, I did it !!! and I enjoyed it, even running against the wind with...

OMG OMG after days of bad knees and not feeling much progress I attempted W4 R1 ...

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

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Have to start again....again.....

Well was doing well on week 3 (second time around) then went to son's to help him with garden and decorating over the bank holiday....No run but loads of...

Well was doing well on week 3 (second time around) then went to son's to help hi...

pot58

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 2 done!

So in my last post I said Week 2 run 1 was easier than I expected, and I had a spring in my step last Sunday. I planned to do my second run on Wednesday, but...

So in my last post I said Week 2 run 1 was easier than I expected, and I had a s...

Kjk153

•10 years ago

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PARKRUN AGAINST ALL ODDS!

I awoke feeling hideous. The previous night had got out of hand around the time when Graham Norton's show was on TV and I immediately regretted the lake of...

I awoke feeling hideous. The previous night had got out of hand around the time ...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9R2 - Fail!

Today was meant to be the penultimate run and although a little jetlagged and despite sleeping in a bit longer than normal I decided to go for it! Result? 22...

Today was meant to be the penultimate run and although a little jetlagged and de...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Parkrun - 24:08 - I was awarded Parkrunner of the month today!

Hi all! I haven't run since last Parkrun because my calves have been tight. I decided a complete weeks rest was the best thing to do along with stretching and...

Hi all! I haven't run since last Parkrun because my calves have been tight. I d...

Aftabs

Graduate•10 years ago

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w3r3 and puddle jumping!

woooohooooo! W3r3 successfully completed this morning! After the usual 10 minute struggle with the sports bra, I toddled off down to the tow path. Looking...

woooohooooo! W3r3 successfully completed this morning! After the usual 10 minu...

Running66

Graduate•10 years ago

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And on to graduation week!!!

Finished Week 8 Run 3 this morning. I am so chuffed with myself for getting this far I would never have believed I could have done this when I started out. So...

Finished Week 8 Run 3 this morning. I am so chuffed with myself for getting this...

runningmummy71

Graduate•10 years ago

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Tonight’s the night - Team C25K is running the We Own The Night Women’s 10k!

Race day has dawned. Two of us fabulous C25K peeps are running the Nike ‘We Own The Night’ Women’s 10k in Victoria Park, Hackney, at 8pm tonight. I only know...

Race day has dawned. Two of us fabulous C25K peeps are running the Nike ‘We Own ...

TurboTortoise

Graduate•10 years ago

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From scream to dream!!!

Woof woof woof woof...oh no...my alarm is off...time to get up. Laura is waiting for us...oh no... W5R3...I can't do this...20 MINUTES...there must be a...

Woof woof woof woof...oh no...my alarm is off...time to get up. Laura is waiting...

LikeMumLikeDaughter

•10 years ago

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Push that body, punish that body (c) JuicyJu 2014

Hey JuicyJu this week I found a new way to PTBPTB. I calculated that it is exactly 3km from my house to the church hall where I do my weekly Pilates class so...

Hey JuicyJu this week I found a new way to PTBPTB. I calculated that it is exac...

ChrisL

Graduate•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2014

Slow progress but up to week 4

Gait analysis ✓ New shoes ✓ w8r1 ✓ Feeling awesome ✓✓

Normally run Sun morn 7.30am, tues &Fri after wk 5pm. Just finished wk8 R1. Prob is I go on hols nxt Tues. If I do wk9 r 1 nxt Sun morn, do

20 min Run

W5R3

Week 6 Run 2 - Ouch!

Week 9 Run 2 - feeling great 1 run left - then I've been weighed and put 4lb on :-(

Panic over..

Finishing off week 7 today! Only 2 weeks away from graduation! Woohoo!

Meeting your level

Have fun storming da castle!

Crisis!!

Start them young, I say. ;)

Running with a cold

Fantastic run today

Cumbrian runs?

Park run done today!

Frustration... osteoarthritis?

BRISTOL 10K???

I did it and it was great !!

Have to start again....again.....

Week 2 done!

PARKRUN AGAINST ALL ODDS!

W9R2 - Fail!

Parkrun - 24:08 - I was awarded Parkrunner of the month today!

w3r3 and puddle jumping!

And on to graduation week!!!

Tonight’s the night - Team C25K is running the We Own The Night Women’s 10k!

From scream to dream!!!

Push that body, punish that body (c) JuicyJu 2014

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