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Why only Graduate t-shirts?

I'm a little disappointed that you don't seem to be able to get 'official' c25k t-shirts, except for those who've graduated. This seems like a missed...

I'm a little disappointed that you don't seem to be able to get 'official' c25k ...

NickTuson

Graduate•10 years ago

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Anyone running the 100k in May?

All Post Grads of C25K and beyond

getalifechuck

Graduate•10 years ago

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My first 10km race!

It is a year since I started c25k as I wanted to actually run Race for Life for once but I got the bug and yesterday I ran my first ever 10km at Lee Valley...

It is a year since I started c25k as I wanted to actually run Race for Life for ...

Hules

Graduate•10 years ago

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Forerunner 10 Question

Thinking about buying a Forerunner 10 and wondered if someone with one could answer something about them. I was wondering if it's possible to activate the GPS...

Thinking about buying a Forerunner 10 and wondered if someone with one could ans...

catchmeifucan

•10 years ago

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Blog

Today made me realise that we here on this delicious blog are kindred spirits...we respect one another, look out for one another, and are there for each other...

Today made me realise that we here on this delicious blog are kindred spirits......

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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Good idea to walk on rest days or rest ?

So what is the general opinion, rest on rest days or walk. I love to walk but not sure if it will help or hinder

So what is the general opinion, rest on rest days or walk. I love to walk but n...

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

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W2R1 still at the treadmill but done!

Hi all, I started W2 today, the first 90 secs run seemed longggg but it became easier and the followings were fine. Im still using only the treadmill, I want...

Hi all, I started W2 today, the first 90 secs run seemed longggg but it became e...

anadelsur

•10 years ago

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Week2 Completed!

Completed Week2 run 3 today, pleased as anything and starting to feel the benefits myself, and others are noticing as well. Obviously I feel much better, even...

Completed Week2 run 3 today, pleased as anything and starting to feel the benefi...

NickTuson

Graduate•10 years ago

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Parkrun NHS Couch to 5k results

They've changed the system for Parkrun results and they no longer seem to get posted on this site. Just out of curiosity I went on to the Parkrun consolidated...

They've changed the system for Parkrun results and they no longer seem to get po...

wilmacgh

Graduate•10 years ago

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FLYING THE FLAG FOR NHS C25K!

The very nice people at Richmond Parkrun appear to have given me a mention in their news page this week. How spiffingly top knotch!!

The very nice people at Richmond Parkrun appear to have given me a mention in th...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Technical ( sort of ) question.... Gaah, can anyone help ? :-)

Can anyone help me please ? I have just downloaded the Sportstracker app just so I can check what distance Ive run etc, can I have this on the same time as my...

Can anyone help me please ? I have just downloaded the Sportstracker app just so...

poppypug

Graduate•10 years ago

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Good week all round....

So, good things this week...... 1) First whole weeks work in months. 2) thought after a week without a run I'd struggle to do the same 20 minutes I did last...

So, good things this week...... 1) First whole weeks work in months. 2) though...

folkieboater

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Not a good week, running wise

I seem to have lost some motivation, and I don't know why. I've done my 3 runs this week, but whereas last week I managed a 6km and a 7km run, this week I...

I seem to have lost some motivation, and I don't know why. I've done my 3 runs t...

helcl

Graduate•10 years ago

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New Trainer Supports and New Watch Report

Yesterday I splashed out on some supports for my trainers and a Forerunner 10 and promised to report back after today's run. Well first neither make you run...

Yesterday I splashed out on some supports for my trainers and a Forerunner 10 an...

moonmar

Graduate•10 years ago

3 Replies

I did it! I did it! W6R3 done! Thanks for all the help I got from people on this website! Officially a runner now! :D

Feeling wonderful. Like I can do anything in the world now! :D

surbhidec24

Graduate•10 years ago

5 Replies

5k time and Race for Life

Hello all. I have some timing questions. I graduated from the programme a couple of months ago and have been heading out 3 times per week and running for 30...

Hello all. I have some timing questions. I graduated from the programme a couple...

ra220

Graduate•10 years ago

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W4R3 complete!

And it went really well! My husband came with me, only his second run, and after he came on W3R3, he said it was too easy for him, but this one he said was...

And it went really well! My husband came with me, only his second run, and after...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

Another day off or not?

After coming back from week 2 run 1 with a very painful and tender knee on Friday, I'm wondering whether I should go out for run 2 today or have another rest...

After coming back from week 2 run 1 with a very painful and tender knee on Frida...

Emma133

•10 years ago

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Just about to start W3R1.....

Hi guys! I've managed to complete week 2 and it hasn't felt too bad (with the exception of W2R3 having been after 3 hours of sleep and a minor hangover). I...

Hi guys! I've managed to complete week 2 and it hasn't felt too bad (with the e...

XFNutty

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 done!!

Wow! I did try it last Wednesday but I was running (????) late and so stopped at 15 minutes... I was on a treadmill and getting terribly bored! Today the...

Wow! I did try it last Wednesday but I was running (????) late and so stopped a...

Pigivi

•10 years ago

2 Replies

My C25K music playlist

Just thought I'd share the 3 playlists I've made to run to, all other suggestions welcome. Running Playlist 1 Stone cold sober - Paloma Faith Roll with it -...

Just thought I'd share the 3 playlists I've made to run to, all other suggestion...

RKHooper

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Week 2 Run 1

What a lovely day to start week 2. Deliberately slowed things down top protect Achilles which seemed to work, now got it wrapped in ice. Bought some More Mile...

What a lovely day to start week 2. Deliberately slowed things down top protect A...

RKHooper

•10 years ago

3 Replies

new pb

well that went quite well a very nice and calm run out into the country and back into cambridge rolling hills and meadows all the way and 50 seconds of my...

well that went quite well a very nice and calm run out into the country and bac...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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TO CRUNCH OR NOT TO CRUNCH.........

When I started C25k, last June, one of my aims was to run my local 10k race, the Crediton Crunch, which takes place on May 18th this year. However, as time has...

When I started C25k, last June, one of my aims was to run my local 10k race, the...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•10 years ago

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Guys currently doing 6k in between 34-36 mins. Have a 10 k run the week after, want to finish it in less than an hour. Possible??

Just recovered from ITB pain. This by far is my PB (avg pace of 5:43) and have 3 more days when I can run before the race. Trying for 2 runs @ 10-10.5kmph X 7...

Just recovered from ITB pain. This by far is my PB (avg pace of 5:43) and have 3...

nikhilsahani

•10 years ago

6 Replies

WK1 complete & raring to start WK2!

Just completed 4 runs of week 1. I wasn't confident to start week 2 today (so did an extra WK1) but now I can't wait to start WK2 on Tuesday! Everyone's...

Just completed 4 runs of week 1. I wasn't confident to start week 2 today (so di...

ClaireBare

Graduate•10 years ago

7 Replies

Frustrated. Not with running but some posts on here........some positively disturbing

Its not 'panthering' as described by one contributor on here (that's laying camouflaged in trees and stalking prey...which would be a worrying running session...

Its not 'panthering' as described by one contributor on here (that's laying cam...

MrPlod5k

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Goodbye week 7

Having had an awful run 2 of this week my confidence had been knocked to say the least! I had changed my route and had run at midday when i usually run in the...

Having had an awful run 2 of this week my confidence had been knocked to say the...

runningmummy71

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

W1R3 Completed

Went out early this morning to Nonsuch Park and finished week 1 (W1R1 for my wife). Lovely morning and the Sun was shining and had a nice cool down with my...

Went out early this morning to Nonsuch Park and finished week 1 (W1R1 for my wif...

LetsGetWalking

Graduate•10 years ago

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Garmin 110 for bike rides

Hi all could I use my garmin 110 for bike rides , will it measure my distance & how many calories I use correctly or is it only for running ? Also seen a cycle...

Hi all could I use my garmin 110 for bike rides , will it measure my distance & ...

Rockette

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2014

Why only Graduate t-shirts?

Anyone running the 100k in May?

My first 10km race!

Forerunner 10 Question

Blog

Good idea to walk on rest days or rest ?

W2R1 still at the treadmill but done!

Week2 Completed!

Parkrun NHS Couch to 5k results

FLYING THE FLAG FOR NHS C25K!

Technical ( sort of ) question.... Gaah, can anyone help ? :-)

Good week all round....

Not a good week, running wise

New Trainer Supports and New Watch Report

I did it! I did it! W6R3 done! Thanks for all the help I got from people on this website! Officially a runner now! :D

5k time and Race for Life

W4R3 complete!

Another day off or not?

Just about to start W3R1.....

Week 6 run 3 done!!

My C25K music playlist

Week 2 Run 1

new pb

TO CRUNCH OR NOT TO CRUNCH.........

Guys currently doing 6k in between 34-36 mins. Have a 10 k run the week after, want to finish it in less than an hour. Possible??

WK1 complete & raring to start WK2!

Frustrated. Not with running but some posts on here........some positively disturbing

Goodbye week 7

W1R3 Completed

Garmin 110 for bike rides

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