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myAsics training plans...

G'day folks, Has anyone used these for either 10K and/or HM distances? I have setup a plan in the tool and it looks pretty sensible (and scary - see the...

G'day folks, Has anyone used these for either 10K and/or HM distances? I have ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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W7 R1

Well yesterday I completed my first run of the week, can't say it was by best as the feet seemed to have a little less go in them than Friday, but still...

Well yesterday I completed my first run of the week, can't say it was by best as...

deviate66

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Thank goodness for C25k

After the horrendous winter, with viruses and no energy - (and thank you to all who replied when I posted moans and groans) I re-wound and went back to W6...

After the horrendous winter, with viruses and no energy - (and thank you to all ...

newrunner56

Graduate•10 years ago

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Maintaining your achievement

Just pondering really. My daughter (11) is very much like I was at school in regards to PE as she finds it hard. She starts secondary school in September and I...

Just pondering really. My daughter (11) is very much like I was at school in reg...

loubee33

Graduate•10 years ago

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The virtual Quest 524.96

We have now reached Loch Lomond.

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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Sami's the girl for me

B210K week 5 run 2. Rolled out of bed at 6:30. I don't really want to run but Sami is waiting. Oh well, nothing for it but get the gear on. Garmin, armband...

B210K week 5 run 2. Rolled out of bed at 6:30. I don't really want to run but Sa...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

Off out for W8R3 in a mo, when I've had my tea. Here's my circuit, a handy 5KM door to door! 5 min warm up walk, 28 mins running and about 10 mins warm down...

Off out for W8R3 in a mo, when I've had my tea. Here's my circuit, a handy 5KM d...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Hot in Hel(sinki)

Morning all! Aussie here reporting in from Helsinki today where I am here for work again. Have running gear, will travel is my motto so this morning at 6:30am...

Morning all! Aussie here reporting in from Helsinki today where I am here for wo...

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•10 years ago

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Onward and upward

Just finished week 9 run 3. First cool night in awhile so I pushed it a few extra minutes and ended on a 5 k as well. Thanks everyone - these forums and the...

Just finished week 9 run 3. First cool night in awhile so I pushed it a few ext...

runswithdogs

Graduate•10 years ago

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w6r3 is a wrap but this ole body is SORE!

Got through the 25 minutes; last 5 minutes were rough but as always, I feel so good that I did it. Gotta say though that the body is extra sore this evening....

Got through the 25 minutes; last 5 minutes were rough but as always, I feel so g...

EZFits

Graduate•10 years ago

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W4R3, much more successful! Plus I have been given a Garmin Forerunner by my auntie :)

Very kindly been given a running watch. Realised today that I need to set it to interval training? Any tips/quirks would be appreciated! It's a forerunner 405

Very kindly been given a running watch. Realised today that I need to set it to ...

cookiemonster_9

•10 years ago

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The Jammie Dodgers, bugle and starting triangle.

Going north. Will try to keep contact. Manoeuvres may hinder though. Our latest successful heroes Second Lieutenant PilgrimPip (triathlete) Second...

Going north. Will try to keep contact. Manoeuvres may hinder though. Our latest...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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half m training again

back to training again have had a few runs after the hip thing touch wood its ok at the moment , i have skipped to week nine of 16 on a garmin training...

back to training again have had a few runs after the hip thing touch wood its ...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Breakthrough: 7k+

Since graduating about five weeks ago, I've been struggling to make much progress. I've done a couple of 6k runs and one 6.5k but they have felt really...

Since graduating about five weeks ago, I've been struggling to make much progres...

PilgrimPip

Graduate•10 years ago

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Can't believe I've done it :-)

Wk9R3 - Complete! I am still in total shock that me (with the extra love handles) has managed to finish the program. Just goes to show that with a bit of...

Wk9R3 - Complete! I am still in total shock that me (with the extra love handles...

milan5881

Graduate•10 years ago

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W2R1

Evening! Just got in from my first run of week two. It started awfully and after twenty seconds of the first running section I was wondering whether I was cut...

Evening! Just got in from my first run of week two. It started awfully and after...

Ratcliffe

•10 years ago

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Hurrah for us all then!

Excellent research report from the New York Times:...

AnnieF

Graduate•10 years ago

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Physio had told me to give up running (got 2nd opinion from Podiatrist who said the same :(

Hi, I started the c25k last October had a few ups and down along the way, had been getting on great when in April once I had completed a 5k race I took a...

Hi, I started the c25k last October had a few ups and down along the way, had be...

kaza10

Graduate•10 years ago

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York 10k - a big milestone for me!

Miles has given an excellent description of the York 10k race yesterday a few posts below mine, so I won't be repeating everything he said. He's a far better...

Miles has given an excellent description of the York 10k race yesterday a few po...

Tomas

Graduate•10 years ago

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About to do week 4 run 3 after two week sabbatical...

After my son being born ( I'm the dad btw ). Should I just go for it or step back a week ?? Kinda nervous about it.

After my son being born ( I'm the dad btw ). Should I just go for it or step bac...

Jakerook

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Knackered, non-running version.

I walked miles round Glasgow for the Cycle racing yesterday. In my wellies in the rain. Now the balls of my feet and outsides of my little toes are...

I walked miles round Glasgow for the Cycle racing yesterday. In my wellies in t...

Nilzed

•10 years ago

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Run 2 with friend and oh no what I have done

Second run with my friend this morning it was week one run 3 for her. Def got her hooked going out again on Friday. I'm going to try run with her twice a week...

Second run with my friend this morning it was week one run 3 for her. Def got he...

bikergirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4:1 big tick!

OMG! I did it!! Am so chuffed! I'm beaming! I found this site last week and have quietly been reading your posts and tips as I struggled with week 3 a bit....

OMG! I did it!! Am so chuffed! I'm beaming! I found this site last week and have...

Toonlou24

Graduate•10 years ago

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Bouncing Back! (With knee stretches)

two and a half years ago I made a change in my life. I decided to join a weight loss group and to also begin a running programme. With hindsight the running...

two and a half years ago I made a change in my life. I decided to join a weight ...

Gazter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Selfie from me too

Please excuse the not so great shot, I really don't like having my photo taken, but I am proud to wear my Healthunlocked tshirt.

Please excuse the not so great shot, I really don't like having my photo taken, ...

Mummysaurus

Graduate•10 years ago

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Tri-ing to succeed Quest -feel free to join.

Hi and welcome to the Tri-ing to succeed quest. The description of what the Quests are about are below. Firstly thank you all for your well wishes when I...

Hi and welcome to the Tri-ing to succeed quest. The description of what the Que...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

19 Replies

Happy Monday :-)

What a great way to start the week - with a cracking run. Gorgeous weather this morning. Decided after my shower to don my hu t- shirt which arrived last...

What a great way to start the week - with a cracking run. Gorgeous weather this ...

pinkangel16

Graduate•10 years ago

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What a difference a year makes...

Morning fellow C25Kers... A year ago I made a decision to lose a bit of weight. I'd just finished a trip back home to Australia and had partaken of far too...

Morning fellow C25Kers... A year ago I made a decision to lose a bit of weight. ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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T-shirt selfie.

I recycled the letter which tells me how to tag this, oops! No running today, a rest day, my legs need this, so I'm off out to notch a couple of miles on the...

I recycled the letter which tells me how to tag this, oops! No running today, a...

Beads

Graduate•10 years ago

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Triathlon challenge complete

I have run for 30 mins. I have cycled for 30 minutes. I have engaged in extreme gardening for 30 minutes, as approved by our leader. I know that posting...

I have run for 30 mins. I have cycled for 30 minutes. I have engaged in extreme ...

PilgrimPip

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2014

myAsics training plans...

W7 R1

Thank goodness for C25k

Maintaining your achievement

The virtual Quest 524.96

Sami's the girl for me

Week 8 run 2

Hot in Hel(sinki)

Onward and upward

w6r3 is a wrap but this ole body is SORE!

W4R3, much more successful! Plus I have been given a Garmin Forerunner by my auntie :)

The Jammie Dodgers, bugle and starting triangle.

half m training again

Breakthrough: 7k+

Can't believe I've done it :-)

W2R1

Hurrah for us all then!

Physio had told me to give up running (got 2nd opinion from Podiatrist who said the same :(

York 10k - a big milestone for me!

About to do week 4 run 3 after two week sabbatical...

Knackered, non-running version.

Run 2 with friend and oh no what I have done

Week 4:1 big tick!

Bouncing Back! (With knee stretches)

Selfie from me too

Tri-ing to succeed Quest -feel free to join.

Happy Monday :-)

What a difference a year makes...

T-shirt selfie.

Triathlon challenge complete

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