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Did anyone have a sore chest (dare I think heart?!) ...

the day after running their first week? It concerns me a bit! My leg muscles after the first run were killing me the day after along with the sore chest. I did...

the day after running their first week? It concerns me a bit! My leg muscles aft...

Queeniescakes

•10 years ago

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Advice please - losing weight but increasing body fat %

Hi all. Asking on behalf of my daughter. She has just text me stating that she has lost 4 lbs but her body fat % has increased. Is this possible? If so,...

Hi all. Asking on behalf of my daughter. She has just text me stating that she...

paul2014

Graduate•10 years ago

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PARK RUN BABY. CHECK!!!

Oh yay, oh yay, oh yay! Let it be known that Dan, this very morn, dids't complete thy Richmond Parkrun. It was sunny and absolutely gorgeous out. I got up in...

Oh yay, oh yay, oh yay! Let it be known that Dan, this very morn, dids't complet...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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So in a moment of euphoria (stupidity?) I have signed up for the 10K Race for Life in July

Of course, I blame this foolhardiness on all of you wonderful people who have made me believe in myself, and have encouraged me to think I can take on the...

Of course, I blame this foolhardiness on all of you wonderful people who have ma...

Treemouse

Graduate•10 years ago

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Tony Robbins - Hour of Power

Anyone else trying to combine TR with C25K? Not incompatible, just TR gives you stuff to think about (ok, say or even shout - I make sure I'm alone...) while...

Anyone else trying to combine TR with C25K? Not incompatible, just TR gives you ...

run_chica_run

•10 years ago

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Whoopee!!!

On to week 2 run 1 without any problems.Amazed that having had nearly 6 months after graduation without running( for all sorts of reasons ) I am not finding it...

On to week 2 run 1 without any problems.Amazed that having had nearly 6 months a...

plodalong

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 - Getting tougher!

Ok, I'm shattered (too much work, not enough sleep this week), have eaten like a cookie monster (due to same), it's quite hot outside (by NWEngland standards...

Ok, I'm shattered (too much work, not enough sleep this week), have eaten like a...

run_chica_run

•10 years ago

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OK, back on the bike (so to speak)

Right, after too long a break - had to got to wk6r2 when a pulled calf muscle stopped me dead - returned to past glories by going back to wk4r1 this morning in...

Right, after too long a break - had to got to wk6r2 when a pulled calf muscle st...

gjw248

•10 years ago

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Aaand another Parkrun PB of 27.03!! 2.24 quicker!! :D

Hi everyone. Just wanted to share my happiness and I've clocked another pb today. Managed to knock a whopping 2.24 of my previous and since my first ever...

Hi everyone. Just wanted to share my happiness and I've clocked another pb today...

littlehelen20

Graduate•10 years ago

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Marathon.......

My husband's company has just been awarded two complimentary entries in the Yorkshire marathon in October 14'cos it has to shut down for a day when the...

My husband's company has just been awarded two complimentary entries in the York...

turnturtle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just completed week 5 and managed 20 mins run!

I can't believe it. The coaching said I was ready and this helped my mind over matter. I am really pleased. Thanks NHS.

I can't believe it. The coaching said I was ready and this helped my mind over m...

Happyheather

•10 years ago

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My poor knees !!

My knees have been so sore, resting for a week and feeling better so thought well lets give it a go this am, All set to go and somehow I switched off the...

My knees have been so sore, resting for a week and feeling better so thought wel...

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

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What a difference 9 weeks make

I've done it. Today I completed my third 30 minute run, although of course I didn't cover anything like 5k unless you count the warm up and warm down walks....

I've done it. Today I completed my third 30 minute run, although of course I did...

Azores

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8, Run 3 Complete... 4.78km run today... See you next week 5k!

Just back in from W8R3 and this time I started MapMyRun up when I started running and stopped at the warm down. As tempted as I was to run the extra minute or...

Just back in from W8R3 and this time I started MapMyRun up when I started runnin...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Week 2 complete and a question

Finally I was able to complete the week 2 programme. From week 3 onwards it is inevitable the run are going to get longer. So I really wanted to ask, what do...

Finally I was able to complete the week 2 programme. From week 3 onwards it is i...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Just finished too !

W9r3 quite extraordinary ! Went to local Parkrun, my fatal error was setting off with everybody at else and at 1k MapMywalk told me I was going at 6min20 per...

W9r3 quite extraordinary ! Went to local Parkrun, my fatal error was setting off...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Finished!

Tried to do run 3 last night and was just too tired. Tried again this morning and completed it and enjoyed it - feel great now.

Tried to do run 3 last night and was just too tired. Tried again this morning an...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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My first power walker.

Today I saw my first power walker. My limited understanding is that it is a particular style of walking - as they do in the Olympics. I caught up with a woman...

Today I saw my first power walker. My limited understanding is that it is a part...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Goodbye week 5

This week has been a turning point both mentally and physically and it's all positive thanks to an amazing programme that we are all on. I hadn't run since...

This week has been a turning point both mentally and physically and it's all pos...

Nellyharte

Graduate•10 years ago

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Listened to Bad Bunny again, but today we rocked. Week 7 Run 1 the rerun or yesterday didn't happen.

So I erm decided yesterday didn't happen and that I didn't need a rest day and Bad Bunny agreed, Good Bunny was busy stuffing his face while Bad Bunny and I...

So I erm decided yesterday didn't happen and that I didn't need a rest day and B...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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W7r1: I do like this running lark (after the first 5 minutes)

Yay, w7r1done and it wasn't too bad, after the first 5 minutes. Why is the beginning always so tough? Why can I finish with Laura's 1minute burst of 'speed'...

Yay, w7r1done and it wasn't too bad, after the first 5 minutes. Why is the begin...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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Anyone else have trouble sleeping when your mouth is closed?

Ever since I was little I've always had trouble sleeping with my mouth shut. Enough air doesn't go through my nose so I always sleep with my mouth open. My dad...

Ever since I was little I've always had trouble sleeping with my mouth shut. Eno...

Sarabeth00

•10 years ago

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Feel sorry for me!!

Sob!! I did a Parkrun today away from my home run. At my home run, I always come first in my age division -- 65-69. Not because I am a good runner - but...

Sob!! I did a Parkrun today away from my home run. At my home run, I always com...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1 Run 3 Done! Roll on week 2

At the end of a very tiring week at work it would have been easy to put off my 3rd run, but once again I decided to do it in the early morning run before...

At the end of a very tiring week at work it would have been easy to put off my 3...

Kjk153

•10 years ago

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Bought some Shorts!

A certain budget supermarket (whose name I shan't mention as I don't want to be accused of spamming) is selling running clothes so I bought myself a pair of...

A certain budget supermarket (whose name I shan't mention as I don't want to be ...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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Does this really work? I've completed week 1 and found it really hard. I'm a very unfit 44 year old who's about 2 stone overweight.

Can't ever imagine running for 30 minutes non stop!

ClaireBare

Graduate•10 years ago

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Feeling guilty

So did run1 of wk4 on Tuesday this week and was due to complete run2 yesterday but family like took over so couldn't do so I planned for tonight and yet again...

So did run1 of wk4 on Tuesday this week and was due to complete run2 yesterday b...

joannecb

•10 years ago

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Not Losing weight AND gaining inches.

I'm on week 8 and have maintained my weight since starting c25k. I also joined a circuit gym and have had my second monthly measure today. Losing on my waist...

I'm on week 8 and have maintained my weight since starting c25k. I also joined a...

barge

Graduate•10 years ago

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Music choices

Normally I listen to fast dance type stuff, but today a slow jazzy piece came on from my playlist and I found it really helpful surprisingly! It got me curious...

Normally I listen to fast dance type stuff, but today a slow jazzy piece came on...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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If you liked the small 25m pool I posted check this one out its amazing 50m Olympic size - NICE

Official opening is Monday, both pools are part of my gym, guess hubby will see even less of me and he'll get peace in the garden. This is the 50m pool, will...

Official opening is Monday, both pools are part of my gym, guess hubby will see ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2014

Did anyone have a sore chest (dare I think heart?!) ...

Advice please - losing weight but increasing body fat %

PARK RUN BABY. CHECK!!!

So in a moment of euphoria (stupidity?) I have signed up for the 10K Race for Life in July

Tony Robbins - Hour of Power

Whoopee!!!

Week 3 Run 1 - Getting tougher!

OK, back on the bike (so to speak)

Aaand another Parkrun PB of 27.03!! 2.24 quicker!! :D

Marathon.......

Just completed week 5 and managed 20 mins run!

My poor knees !!

What a difference 9 weeks make

Week 8, Run 3 Complete... 4.78km run today... See you next week 5k!

Week 2 complete and a question

Just finished too !

Finished!

My first power walker.

Goodbye week 5

Listened to Bad Bunny again, but today we rocked. Week 7 Run 1 the rerun or yesterday didn't happen.

W7r1: I do like this running lark (after the first 5 minutes)

Anyone else have trouble sleeping when your mouth is closed?

Feel sorry for me!!

W1 Run 3 Done! Roll on week 2

Bought some Shorts!

Does this really work? I've completed week 1 and found it really hard. I'm a very unfit 44 year old who's about 2 stone overweight.

Feeling guilty

Not Losing weight AND gaining inches.

Music choices

If you liked the small 25m pool I posted check this one out its amazing 50m Olympic size - NICE

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