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New to the forum, but not to Couch to 5k...

Hello everyone, I'm a Health Unlocked newbie and currently on Week 5 of C25k. Back in 2013, I was about 3st overweight, unfit and unhappy. Since then, I've...

Hello everyone, I'm a Health Unlocked newbie and currently on Week 5 of C25k. ...

rosalindar

•10 years ago

26 Replies

You need people of intelligence on this sort of mission... quest... thing."

(Tuesday) our mission... quest... thing moves to greater levels over the rest of the week. The leader has to achieve 7/2 today, weather regardless. Corporal...

(Tuesday) our mission... quest... thing moves to greater levels over the rest of...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

63 Replies

W5R1, some problems with left hip

Hi all, started W5 today, I had an extra rest day because my left hip was bothering me, it seems to be better today. Does anyone have any advice about hip...

Hi all, started W5 today, I had an extra rest day because my left hip was bother...

anadelsur

•10 years ago

8 Replies

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strange fix for samsung phone gps problems

I was getting fed up with the total flakiness of my phone's GPS, so I had a hunt on the web, in case there was a software patch. I found this totally...

I was getting fed up with the total flakiness of my phone's GPS, so I had a hunt...

ajwyld

Graduate•10 years ago

2 Replies

What running and NHS weight loss plan does ...pics attached so watch out!! :-)

I started running in Jan this year started doing C25K. Built up and graduated April. I've lost two stones in weight to date. Still got a bit to go to get to my...

I started running in Jan this year started doing C25K. Built up and graduated Ap...

thinlizzyIwish123

Graduate•10 years ago

21 Replies

Omg im still struggling :-(

After returning to week 5 after struggling with leaving the treadmill for the great outdoors I am still struggling with 5 minute straight runs :-( I managed a...

After returning to week 5 after struggling with leaving the treadmill for the gr...

NatC25Kiskillingme

•10 years ago

8 Replies

w4r1

just updating - wasn't looking forward to this. Did w 3 r4 on Saturday , as had missed a week for various reasons (sometimes life, family, work, relatives etc...

just updating - wasn't looking forward to this. Did w 3 r4 on Saturday , as had...

Bonniesingh

Graduate•10 years ago

10 Replies

Week 4 Complete Onto week 5

Well I haven't posted the last week as have been away. Have been keeping up the runs and have completed week 4. The runs are getting tougher even though I...

Well I haven't posted the last week as have been away. Have been keeping up the...

LetsGetWalking

Graduate•10 years ago

3 Replies

Wk3R1

Yay I did it, never thought I would get this far but I have and I am loving the challenge. (Today was my first run in the rain too) Haven't seen any...

Yay I did it, never thought I would get this far but I have and I am loving the ...

unikorn01

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Starting over in Chile...

This will be my third and final attempt doing couch to 5K. Attempt one pushed myself and hurt my knee that was back in feb. Then started again, got to week 7...

This will be my third and final attempt doing couch to 5K. Attempt one pushed my...

Vixchile

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

Went out for 1st run in Spain this morning

Got confused what time it was so maybe should have gone earlier as quite hot luckily there was breeze Read article on plane ( that would be replacement plane...

Got confused what time it was so maybe should have gone earlier as quite hot luc...

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

8 Replies

Warning: Self pitying post....

I graduated CT5K in January, moved house / area, started running a new route and then it all fell apart. Physically and psychologically. I'd been finding the...

I graduated CT5K in January, moved house / area, started running a new route and...

prettymingo

Graduate•10 years ago

13 Replies

R.I.C.E, R.I.C.E Baby

Having whinged on and on about my ancient achey knees for ages, thought I'd share the latest knee status update. After doing w9r2 yesterday first thing, I...

Having whinged on and on about my ancient achey knees for ages, thought I'd shar...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

Location Location Location

I changed location this morning for W8R1 (still sad not to be a niner this week) and I had a few hills and felt a bit like Maria in Sound Of Music when...

I changed location this morning for W8R1 (still sad not to be a niner this week...

Nellyharte

Graduate•10 years ago

9 Replies

No running today - Parkrun killed me!

Decided to take 2 rest days this week before starting on B210K tomorrow... the old legs were a bit sore from Saturday's run and walking all over Legoland...

Decided to take 2 rest days this week before starting on B210K tomorrow... the o...

Hidden

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Week 5 completed

Hi everyone :) Well, that's w5 done and dusted and I'm feeling really chuffed about it. I wasn't feeling as apprehensive about starting w5 as I was about w4....

Hi everyone :) Well, that's w5 done and dusted and I'm feeling really chuffed a...

paul2014

Graduate•10 years ago

21 Replies

TRIED A SLOW ONE TODAY.

What a simple GHASTLY day! Wet, dull, chilly, miserable - PERFECT for a saunter outside with my Brooks, lycra leggings and long sleeved top (bright yellow)....

What a simple GHASTLY day! Wet, dull, chilly, miserable - PERFECT for a saunter ...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

35 Replies

YAY! Finally got there!

Completed the final run of week 9! I'm still in shock and can't believe I've finally got there. Somewhere in the middle of this 9 week course I was starting to...

Completed the final run of week 9! I'm still in shock and can't believe I've fin...

kingprawn

Graduate•10 years ago

11 Replies

Should I start over?

Hi everyone I started couch to 5k recently and got to week 2 run 2 but I got a really bad cold and had to stop for 4 days. Should I start over or just pick up...

Hi everyone I started couch to 5k recently and got to week 2 run 2 but I got a ...

Hannah306693

•10 years ago

5 Replies

w6r1 in the bag!

Run 1 of week 6 completed this morning. I know it was sunny and warmer today, but cannot understand why I was more tired after my run, than when I did week 5s...

Run 1 of week 6 completed this morning. I know it was sunny and warmer today, b...

Running66

Graduate•10 years ago

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Imb feeling bunged ub!!

Just brilliant - Friday night I thought hmmm bit of a tickly throat perhaps I'm getting cold - now it is well and truely out in the open - bunged up nose and...

Just brilliant - Friday night I thought hmmm bit of a tickly throat perhaps I'm ...

lottidog1

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Back on the wagon & a new PB

Hello again. After doing a few 10k runs I kind of lost interest / motivation & didn't find the time to run for 2 weeks. On Friday I thought I really must go...

Hello again. After doing a few 10k runs I kind of lost interest / motivation & ...

ChrisL

Graduate•10 years ago

10 Replies

The Sixty Steps

The Sixty Steps were built by a Victorian era developer to give access to a lower street and pedestrian bridge across the River Kelvin here in Glasgow. A few...

The Sixty Steps were built by a Victorian era developer to give access to a lowe...

Nilzed

•10 years ago

15 Replies

W2R3!

This morning i learnt that i should take things slow to start of with. I can still feel the pain in my muscles. oh and i have found a muscle that i didn't even...

This morning i learnt that i should take things slow to start of with. I can sti...

lauraham

•10 years ago

9 Replies

DONE IT! W9 nailed!

Up in the woods by 7.30, sans dog : husband taking him for a 7-mile run. I set off on my wonky circuit, lovely morning, not too cold, not too hot, not raining....

Up in the woods by 7.30, sans dog : husband taking him for a 7-mile run. I set o...

Becca66

Graduate•10 years ago

22 Replies

Where can I find the Samantha murphy podcasts?

Can't find then, I searched on here but the link I used didn't work and they don't seem available on iTunes either? I have one by 'suez' but the music isn't...

Can't find then, I searched on here but the link I used didn't work and they don...

Purplesparkle8

Graduate•10 years ago

2 Replies

Week three of the Father and Sun Quest - Feel free to join

Welcome to the third week of the Father and Sun The reason for the name is the week before it's Father's Day and the week the Quest ends it's the Summer...

Welcome to the third week of the Father and Sun The reason for the name is th...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

32 Replies

I continue to be amazed...

W5R2 completed...and pretty comfortably! I was a little concerned this week as I had almost a week off between W4 and W5 due to ill health. However, the...

W5R2 completed...and pretty comfortably! I was a little concerned this week as I...

MightDieTrying

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Week Nine Run One: The Hills! The Hills!

Good morning and a very happy Bank Holiday Monday to all my fellow C25Kers. No need to rush before work today so I can take my time and relax a bit as I write...

Good morning and a very happy Bank Holiday Monday to all my fellow C25Kers. No n...

Miles_Yonder

Graduate•10 years ago

36 Replies

W4R1 Done!! :-) Shin splints again :-(

Amazed I managed to complete all the runs neccessary for today's programme. But my shins are/were soooo painful :'-( I made sure I stretched well for a good...

Amazed I managed to complete all the runs neccessary for today's programme. But...

madcow_lala

•10 years ago

3 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2014

New to the forum, but not to Couch to 5k...

You need people of intelligence on this sort of mission... quest... thing."

W5R1, some problems with left hip

strange fix for samsung phone gps problems

What running and NHS weight loss plan does ...pics attached so watch out!! :-)

Omg im still struggling :-(

w4r1

Week 4 Complete Onto week 5

Wk3R1

Starting over in Chile...

Went out for 1st run in Spain this morning

Warning: Self pitying post....

R.I.C.E, R.I.C.E Baby

Location Location Location

No running today - Parkrun killed me!

Week 5 completed

TRIED A SLOW ONE TODAY.

YAY! Finally got there!

Should I start over?

w6r1 in the bag!

Imb feeling bunged ub!!

Back on the wagon & a new PB

The Sixty Steps

W2R3!

DONE IT! W9 nailed!

Where can I find the Samantha murphy podcasts?

Week three of the Father and Sun Quest - Feel free to join

I continue to be amazed...

Week Nine Run One: The Hills! The Hills!

W4R1 Done!! :-) Shin splints again :-(

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