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I am starting my couch to 5k today am 54 a lot over weight but use to be a big runner and football player and need to get fit as I want to have a more useful...

I am starting my couch to 5k today am 54 a lot over weight but use to be a big ...

paddy1959

•10 years ago

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Some good news (and some bad)!

Well, I've been AWOL from this forum for the past couple of weeks, glad to be back! When I last posted, I was getting ready to run in my first charity 5K after...

Well, I've been AWOL from this forum for the past couple of weeks, glad to be ba...

Debs972

•10 years ago

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Miserable failure with W5R3

I have had several attempts and not getting there. I seem to need a break at 15 minutes. I am now trying to work out a route of 2.75 - 3km km to run without a...

I have had several attempts and not getting there. I seem to need a break at 15 ...

Janglyshe

Graduate•10 years ago

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B210K W3R1 Note to self: You are invincible/ You are not invincible

Hello everyone, Here I am struggling through B210K, and I must say overall, in comparison to C25K I'm finding life with Sam Murphy an emotional rollercoaster!...

Hello everyone, Here I am struggling through B210K, and I must say overall, in ...

emkeenan

Graduate•10 years ago

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C25K flyers for Doctors Surgery

My Dr was so impressed with the difference the program has made to me in the 6 weeks I've been doing it, that he is now very keen to have it promoted in the...

My Dr was so impressed with the difference the program has made to me in the 6 w...

NickTuson

Graduate•10 years ago

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At every doorway, ere one enters, one should spy round.

(Monday) Bottled it with Nanna and the Bingo yesterday and went down the allotment with Grandad instead. Hoping he needed help building sheds/putting up a...

(Monday) Bottled it with Nanna and the Bingo yesterday and went down the allotme...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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Walk/run done

After getting the go ahead from physio on Friday to start running again but take things slowly I was so geared up to head off out Saturday but life got in the...

After getting the go ahead from physio on Friday to start running again but take...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Leg ache after Week 2 Run 3

I've just completed week 2 run 3 and although I'm not finding it too bad I find that the bottom of my legs ache after each run. Not the ankle but the bit of...

I've just completed week 2 run 3 and although I'm not finding it too bad I find ...

Saffi_L

Graduate•10 years ago

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First road run!

I have completed my first out door run. I have completed all runs up until this one on a treadmill. I am not sure what my pace was but I completed the run and...

I have completed my first out door run. I have completed all runs up until this ...

Net68

Graduate•10 years ago

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1000 miles

half done finished in 1hr 47 didnt take my inhaler {couldnot find it} was ok till 3 miles then wanted to stop but carried on to 6 then had to do laces and had...

half done finished in 1hr 47 didnt take my inhaler {couldnot find it} was ok ti...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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June has GOT to be better than May! Or else!!!

So glad that May is over. I've had a nasty cold since last Sunday and I haven't run since Saturday 24th! It was my 31st birthday on Tuesday (27th) and I had to...

So glad that May is over. I've had a nasty cold since last Sunday and I haven't ...

Jana83

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

W5R3 - smashed it!

I'm a little bit late with my updates (due to being quite busy this week), but I finally did W5R3 on Wednesday midday, in my (very damp) local park. I had a...

I'm a little bit late with my updates (due to being quite busy this week), but I...

rosalindar

•10 years ago

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Not doing great since graduation!

So as the title says, I have been struggling with motivation since I graduated! Partly due to difficulty getting out due to busy life/half term so kids home...

So as the title says, I have been struggling with motivation since I graduated! ...

amberduck

Graduate•10 years ago

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Finally! Fun at the running club!

There were just eight of us for the beginners club long run this morning and they were a great bunch. We did four miles of run walk (5 min run, 2 min walk)...

There were just eight of us for the beginners club long run this morning and th...

turnturtle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back to c2-5k week 2 underway had a few mouths off due to house move and the loss of a family member over Christmas.

Looking for some of that support from all you guys & girls out there. :-)

john60nine

Graduate•10 years ago

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Breathing problems due to tight stomach

My last couple of runs (W7R2 &3) I have found real difficulties with my breathing. Not the usual lung burning towards the end issues. My lung capacity seems to...

My last couple of runs (W7R2 &3) I have found real difficulties with my breathin...

Rignold

•10 years ago

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Can running cause external piles

Hi Everyone I have been laid up for a few days with external piles and the pain is unbearable. Have been to the doctors who gave me a gel but I am wondering if...

Hi Everyone I have been laid up for a few days with external piles and the pain ...

JediKnight

•10 years ago

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Ok here it goes, negativity and the I am too fat debate. Warning picture may put you off your dinner!

Ok I wouldn't normally do this but that picture is out in public domain anyway, I could ask them to remove it but I won't because if it inspires just one...

Ok I wouldn't normally do this but that picture is out in public domain anyway, ...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9R3 Complete. Just call me Graduate.

Just call me Graduate. Just call me Graduate Eee Aye Addio Oh, Just call me Graduate. Finally did it. 27 runs in 9 weeks and one day. Such a sense of...

Just call me Graduate. Just call me Graduate Eee Aye Addio Oh, Just call me Grad...

dytham

Graduate•10 years ago

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2nd Graduation-with Statins too!

Sorry if this is a bit long and rambling. I have just completed wk 9 run 3 for the second time ( didn't jump about as much at the finish this time!!). I...

Sorry if this is a bit long and rambling. I have just completed wk 9 run 3 for t...

NaughtyNanna

Graduate•10 years ago

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5k fun run done - who'd'of thunk it !

After many many years as a dedicated non runner, today I completed our local fundraising fun run ! I did my 5k in 45 minutes, so there is room for improvement,...

After many many years as a dedicated non runner, today I completed our local fun...

ajwyld

Graduate•10 years ago

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W3r3 done!

Feeling pleased with myself. I find the first runs really hard and get out of breath. Then it gets easier for some reason. Week 4 now!!

Feeling pleased with myself. I find the first runs really hard and get out of br...

niczee

•10 years ago

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Stuck on WK6R2 :-(

It was my third attempt at this run today, having failed to complete it on holiday last week. I usually run on a treadmill during the week, with an outside run...

It was my third attempt at this run today, having failed to complete it on holid...

Delilah_77

Graduate•10 years ago

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Achilles injury update after 7week lay off.

Ok....some of you may have seen my gripes about my Achilles tendon troubles over the last few weeks... I had a week off running and went back into it as I...

Ok....some of you may have seen my gripes about my Achilles tendon troubles over...

forrestg

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

cacaff. I'm amazed and impressed! I thought I was doing this on my own!

I found this site as I was interested to know who 'Laura' was ( as I had just had an argument with her as I was running round my local park this morning... 90...

I found this site as I was interested to know who 'Laura' was ( as I had just ha...

cacaff

•10 years ago

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I've done it wk 9 run 3 completed

completed wk 9 run 3 yesterday morning Saturday, in sunny Turkey, albiet a week and a half later than anticipated. Biggest problem I seem to have is my...

completed wk 9 run 3 yesterday morning Saturday, in sunny Turkey, albiet a week ...

getfitgran

Graduate•10 years ago

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Parkrun 6.

Well I did it.. I still felt rough in the morning but dragged myself along. I had to keep telling myself to keep moving. It was warm and dry but cloudy. I was...

Well I did it.. I still felt rough in the morning but dragged myself along. I ha...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wk9 Run2 completed

Another straight forward run. Last 5 minutes didn't seem to last 10 minutes this time. Ran a bit later that usual and the difference in temperature in those...

Another straight forward run. Last 5 minutes didn't seem to last 10 minutes thi...

Jol_Keen

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Totally terrified newbie - all reflective (and possibly a bit 'american self help guru' like!!!!!!

Hi guys, a couple of things happened this week that put me in a pondering, musing state of mind. Sorry if it gets a bit 'american self help guru' but while...

Hi guys, a couple of things happened this week that put me in a pondering, musin...

e174

Graduate•10 years ago

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Finally started.

So I finally told my friends I was going to run a full 5k by the end of Summer. That made me realise I had to start doing something. This morning I woke up...

So I finally told my friends I was going to run a full 5k by the end of Summer. ...

Kayblue

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2014

off I go

Some good news (and some bad)!

Miserable failure with W5R3

B210K W3R1 Note to self: You are invincible/ You are not invincible

C25K flyers for Doctors Surgery

At every doorway, ere one enters, one should spy round.

Walk/run done

Leg ache after Week 2 Run 3

First road run!

1000 miles

June has GOT to be better than May! Or else!!!

W5R3 - smashed it!

Not doing great since graduation!

Finally! Fun at the running club!

Back to c2-5k week 2 underway had a few mouths off due to house move and the loss of a family member over Christmas.

Breathing problems due to tight stomach

Can running cause external piles

Ok here it goes, negativity and the I am too fat debate. Warning picture may put you off your dinner!

W9R3 Complete. Just call me Graduate.

2nd Graduation-with Statins too!

5k fun run done - who'd'of thunk it !

W3r3 done!

Stuck on WK6R2 :-(

Achilles injury update after 7week lay off.

cacaff. I'm amazed and impressed! I thought I was doing this on my own!

I've done it wk 9 run 3 completed

Parkrun 6.

Wk9 Run2 completed

Totally terrified newbie - all reflective (and possibly a bit 'american self help guru' like!!!!!!

Finally started.

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