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I CAN run slowly!!

Today I did one of the most satisfying, but challenging and tiring, 5Ks so far -- at around half the speed of my PB of 34 minutes -- that is 5k's in 60...

Today I did one of the most satisfying, but challenging and tiring, 5Ks so far -...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Oh my stars and garters!

Saturday. Bluey has gifted me a day off before 7/1. How slothful can I be? Nan has got that new sofa and the 72" television. Maybe I could pop over and watch a...

Saturday. Bluey has gifted me a day off before 7/1. How slothful can I be? Nan h...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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I will have to abandon Laura!!!! W6 r 3!!

Don't know what's going on with Laura but run 3 week 6 tonight - I timed myself & I ran 25 mins but Laura told me I was 5 mins into my run!!!! This happened on...

Don't know what's going on with Laura but run 3 week 6 tonight - I timed myself ...

Burkey

•10 years ago

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Finished run one of week 9, two more to graduation.

Any advice? I'm doing the c25k here in Turkey, where the heat is starting to increase. Therefore I'm not starting my run until sunset at about 8.15pm. My...

Any advice? I'm doing the c25k here in Turkey, where the heat is starting to inc...

Nickbaba

•10 years ago

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wk8 run 1

Surprised myself after a very tiring end to wk7. If I had turned Laura off I reckon I would have easily done the 30 mins this afternoon, found a nice steady...

Surprised myself after a very tiring end to wk7. If I had turned Laura off I rec...

Jol_Keen

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Any tips for the above please folks? Things you would do differently? Due to do this on Sunday and want to do it well! Thanks.

Any tips for the above please folks? Things you would do differently? Due to do ...

emmalouise80

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9, Run 2 - Only one more to go!

Went for a nice run this afternoon after work around the local country park - The rain cleared up just before and it was lovely and sunny - saw cygnets,...

Went for a nice run this afternoon after work around the local country park - Th...

karlotta

Graduate•10 years ago

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Edinburgh Marathon

As much as I'd love to say that the above title applies to me, it really doesn't! I'm just going to mention that a work colleague of mine (Julie Selway) is...

As much as I'd love to say that the above title applies to me, it really doesn't...

Jana83

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 - not good

I just tried week 6 run 3. I struggled the whole time but I was pretty confident that I would finish, but with 3-4 minutes to go I got a horrible stitch in my...

I just tried week 6 run 3. I struggled the whole time but I was pretty confident...

EmB24

Graduate•10 years ago

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Swimming

I'm not a particularly big fan of swimming , but while here in turkey & having a lovely big pool at my disposal I've swum 30 lengths everyday , I've been...

I'm not a particularly big fan of swimming , but while here in turkey & having a...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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Lovely view

Wk 9r1 hot hot 7 am must get out earlier on sat went yesterday lovely views I'll graduate for 2nd time On Monday hopefully here in Turkey

Wk 9r1 hot hot 7 am must get out earlier on sat went yesterday lovely views I'll...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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W5R2 Tears and Tantrums

After having my tears and tantrums and all the advice i got from here, you know who you are it really gave me food for thought So this morning out came my...

After having my tears and tantrums and all the advice i got from here, you know ...

alibags

•10 years ago

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Heyyyyy I joggled through Week 7 Run 3 yesterday!!!!!!!!!!

I found this a bit of a struggle for the first 10 mins, well actually I found it a whole big struggle !!!! As suggested by Laura I went for a joggle around my...

I found this a bit of a struggle for the first 10 mins, well actually I found it...

Hidden

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Who runs every day?

I know this is certainly not advisable while doing the C25K programme but what about post graduation? How often do you run and do you find you always need a...

I know this is certainly not advisable while doing the C25K programme but what a...

ReyC

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1r3

Just finished W1R3. For some reason it was a very hard. But I did it. It is quite warm here now. Worried about week 2 now.

Just finished W1R3. For some reason it was a very hard. But I did it. It is quit...

Burgdude

Graduate•10 years ago

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Why are runners so stoney faced?

I've realised something about running. Everybody on the road seems super unfriendly(in contrast to this online community!) In the past I have done regular...

I've realised something about running. Everybody on the road seems super unfrien...

Moagie

Graduate•10 years ago

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A good mood to stretch my legs

Just finished Week 6 run 3 - Laura says that I am now officially a runner! Yay!! Its funny I used to read the posts of those who were on weeks 6, 7, 8 and 9...

Just finished Week 6 run 3 - Laura says that I am now officially a runner! Yay!!...

lottidog1

•10 years ago

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Running music video

Might be of interest -- I enjoyed it :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yvUlNMw9Ro&list=UU8bgnQixz8ViiIcbIq6fVtQ&feature=player_embedded

Might be of interest -- I enjoyed it :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yvUlNM...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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heel pain and running dreams week 7 run 1 looming

Hi All, I am having heel pain, I have been so happy that my knees finally got used to this a few weeks ago that I just ignored it at first but it's getting...

Hi All, I am having heel pain, I have been so happy that my knees finally got u...

redfinn

Graduate•10 years ago

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Runners back on yippee!!

Felt sooooo good to be out again after a week off! I forgot how long it takes me to get dressed, runners on, hat, start up map my run, start Laura up, have a...

Felt sooooo good to be out again after a week off! I forgot how long it takes m...

Nellyharte

Graduate•10 years ago

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Nervous about starting Week 2

I have done the three runs in W1 and ran again last night which should have been W2R1 but I'm really nervous about doing it so re-did W1R3 again. Silly, I...

I have done the three runs in W1 and ran again last night which should have been...

Lorraine1108

•10 years ago

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About to start Week 8!!

This is the most committed I've been to any exercise programme! I can't believe I can run for 25 minutes - I couldn't even manage that when I was at school...

This is the most committed I've been to any exercise programme! I can't believe...

mol69

•10 years ago

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First hurdle hit

Was planning on doing day 3 of week 1 today. Got to oval. Warmed up and started but REALLY struggled. Didn't complete. Got to 60% but was shattered. Made up...

Was planning on doing day 3 of week 1 today. Got to oval. Warmed up and started...

Manboobmarc

•10 years ago

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Is there a follow on podcast ie from 5k to 10k?

I'm at week 9 run 1 of the Couch to 5k and want to keep improving my distance as part of training for a half marathon next year. Laura's podcasts have been...

I'm at week 9 run 1 of the Couch to 5k and want to keep improving my distance as...

AmandaCc

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Calf injury advice from my physio: thought I would share

After graduating on Saturday, I went out day before yesterday ready to do my first 35 minute run and 10 minutes in my calf started to hurt again. This time I...

After graduating on Saturday, I went out day before yesterday ready to do my fir...

Philholly

Graduate•10 years ago

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Can any of you fabulous lot recommend an app with running music

Need some decent tunes. Any suggestions

chappamaddog

Graduate•10 years ago

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What is a graduate badge please. (Total newbie here!)

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Hi all, Just joined this forum today - starting week 2 next time out. My question is, it is really hilly where I live, what do you guys do?

I could keep running backwards and forwards on the small flat area that exists (boring) or just get on with the hills....it's really difficult, any advice?

I could keep running backwards and forwards on the small flat area that exists (...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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John3-16love

hi folks, did the couch to 5k, started beginning of march , brain fog gone, more energy, ill so missed a week but back to running today!

hi folks, did the couch to 5k, started beginning of march , brain fog gone, mo...

John3-16love

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Rollercoaster

I ran with audiofuel rollercoaster, I like this one and am finding 40 minutes ok now so must be getting fitter. I like running because it's free and you can do...

I ran with audiofuel rollercoaster, I like this one and am finding 40 minutes ok...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2014

I CAN run slowly!!

Oh my stars and garters!

I will have to abandon Laura!!!! W6 r 3!!

Finished run one of week 9, two more to graduation.

wk8 run 1

Week 6 run 3

Week 9, Run 2 - Only one more to go!

Edinburgh Marathon

Week 6 run 3 - not good

Swimming

Lovely view

W5R2 Tears and Tantrums

Heyyyyy I joggled through Week 7 Run 3 yesterday!!!!!!!!!!

Who runs every day?

W1r3

Why are runners so stoney faced?

A good mood to stretch my legs

Running music video

heel pain and running dreams week 7 run 1 looming

Runners back on yippee!!

Nervous about starting Week 2

About to start Week 8!!

First hurdle hit

Is there a follow on podcast ie from 5k to 10k?

Calf injury advice from my physio: thought I would share

Can any of you fabulous lot recommend an app with running music

What is a graduate badge please. (Total newbie here!)

Hi all, Just joined this forum today - starting week 2 next time out. My question is, it is really hilly where I live, what do you guys do?

John3-16love

Rollercoaster

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