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Couch to 5K online research survey

Hi Couch to 5Kers I hope you are running well? I was wondering if any of you that haven't already done so would take a few moments to share your experiences of...

Hi Couch to 5Kers I hope you are running well? I was wondering if any of you tha...

C25Kresearch

•10 years ago

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I've been a little shy lately!!

I've not been posting on here much lately as I'm still not running due to PF. Its been very frustrating 8 months. I have the hospital on 16th October, I hope...

I've not been posting on here much lately as I'm still not running due to PF. It...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Ok, I give in to the cold weather... gym it is!

I can't really afford to join the gym but this cold weather is not making running fun! I haven't been running for over a week :(

I can't really afford to join the gym but this cold weather is not making runnin...

sidbetty

Graduate•10 years ago

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Are the locals ready for them?

These arrived this week. Thanks Swanscot for the recommendation! Not given them their first outing yet but I'm not sure how they'll go down with the locals!...

These arrived this week. Thanks Swanscot for the recommendation! Not given them ...

Irishprincess

Graduate•10 years ago

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race fever

well im all set for sunday coach to get at 5.50 and be in london for 730am so it looks like a very early start for me 4.20 am im a bit nervous and excited...

well im all set for sunday coach to get at 5.50 and be in london for 730am so it...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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W4R3 completed but....

I'm not sure if I'm ready to move onto week 5 yet. I've completed the programme before, but on a treadmill and when I tried to transition to outside I found...

I'm not sure if I'm ready to move onto week 5 yet. I've completed the programm...

IAASA

Graduate•10 years ago

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Where all my bendy people at?

Who else is hypermobile (either through EDS or BJHS)? What problems do you have on a regular basis (either through running or not)? What help can we offer to...

Who else is hypermobile (either through EDS or BJHS)? What problems do you have ...

hose1975

Graduate•10 years ago

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B210K Podcast Help Please!!

After graduating a couple of weeks ago I followed this up with a couple of 5k runs (in 31mins :D yay me) and had a go at the speed podcast. Now I'm looking for...

After graduating a couple of weeks ago I followed this up with a couple of 5k ru...

IndieWaif

Graduate•10 years ago

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wk9r2 - getting better

After the disappointment I felt after wk9r1 this was a lot more enjoyable. No rain or wind, perfect for a run. Decided to try and increase my pace, so after...

After the disappointment I felt after wk9r1 this was a lot more enjoyable. No r...

jadaromi

Graduate•10 years ago

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Let there be light!

I hada very slow run this morning with Rico. Covered 4.91k in 41 mins. It was pitch black when I started and I used a headtorch that was pretty good. Trouble...

I hada very slow run this morning with Rico. Covered 4.91k in 41 mins. It was pi...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 1, Day 1, Take 3

Hello all, Although this is my first post I've been reading this forum for a few weeks now and it looks like a great place for advice and support. I first...

Hello all, Although this is my first post I've been reading this forum for a fe...

HestonF1

Graduate•10 years ago

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HM hunting

When I first started c25k my only aim was to be able to get through to the last week of week 9 and finally complete the plan. I did that and it wasn't too bad...

When I first started c25k my only aim was to be able to get through to the last ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Fitness app for samsung

HI ALL Can anyone tell me of a decent app I could use with a Samsung galaxy ace 3? All I really want is something that measures time distance pace Tec....

HI ALL Can anyone tell me of a decent app I could use with a Samsung galaxy ace...

ANDYTERRY

Graduate•10 years ago

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Can't get passed 10km

So I have been trying to get passed 10km without any joy, only just managed 10km today. I just don't know what's wrong with me.maybe I am like those vans scan...

So I have been trying to get passed 10km without any joy, only just managed 10km...

Vixchile

Graduate•10 years ago

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Aldi - running kit

Aldi have various items of running kit on their special buys . Just bought a running sweatshirt, trousers and gloves. Worth a look. They also have running...

Aldi have various items of running kit on their special buys . Just bought a run...

Girlyswot

Graduate•10 years ago

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First post-grad run, no more Laura...

Just me and Alice (Cooper, that is). No more Mr Nice Guy! For some reason, today was not a happy running day. It was a bit slippery underfoot on my normal...

Just me and Alice (Cooper, that is). No more Mr Nice Guy! For some reason, toda...

EverTheOptimist

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6R3 ✔ - I'm a runner now... Laura said... :-)

Well that was a close one... made a bit of a school boy error and started my run on a new route that had a slight uphill gradient... after the first 10mins I...

Well that was a close one... made a bit of a school boy error and started my run...

AndyD

Graduate•10 years ago

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I've done it!!!!

After 3 years and 3 attempts - today I completed my graduation run :0). I had popped into Aldi and bought myself a very, VERY bright fluorescent orange...

After 3 years and 3 attempts - today I completed my graduation run :0). I had p...

runningknitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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week 7

well, finished run 2 today...28 mins..and oh my word was it a definite case of mind over matter. stamina fine, muscles not so...and do i ache now...really...

well, finished run 2 today...28 mins..and oh my word was it a definite case of ...

tracey11

•10 years ago

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Running in the dark...

I saw some posts about kit for running in the dark a while ago, but it wasn't until I went out this Wed morning at ~6am that I realised just how dark it would...

I saw some posts about kit for running in the dark a while ago, but it wasn't un...

SusieBoots

Graduate•10 years ago

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Fitter and leaner!?

I graduated the C25K programme towards the end of Aug, and have continued running 5K two to three times a week. I'm very slowly getting faster (though don't...

I graduated the C25K programme towards the end of Aug, and have continued runnin...

SusieBoots

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 2 run6

Goodbye week 2!!!!!, Day off from work so instead of lounging & eating I decided not to wait until Friday to finish this phase...feeling great & no knee...

Goodbye week 2!!!!!, Day off from work so instead of lounging & eating I decide...

adidas1961

Graduate•10 years ago

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Fun in 1 minute segments

I've just done one of my usual runs as 1min run/1 min walk . I Just found out how to set my very basic Garmin to do the minutes - and it was great. Garmin,...

I've just done one of my usual runs as 1min run/1 min walk . I Just found out ...

AnnieW55

•10 years ago

1 Reply

I Got Sunshine in my Shoes

Wow - I got sunshine. There are flag poles opposite my house. When I open the curtains I take a look at those flags - they're a really good indicator of...

Wow - I got sunshine. There are flag poles opposite my house. When I open the cu...

Runon

Graduate•10 years ago

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W8 has begun!

...was a bit less marvellous this morning....I loved the soggy one, last time...crazy woman... Now driving to my runs - in the woods, with a bit of up & down,...

...was a bit less marvellous this morning....I loved the soggy one, last time......

Tikiczocky

Graduate•10 years ago

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Greetings from Rome

Good morning all my lovely C25kers. So I have been here in Rome for the last 4 days and only managed to get out for week6 r1 today. It's a beautiful hot day...

Good morning all my lovely C25kers. So I have been here in Rome for the last 4 d...

Determined_flump

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9 R2

Well what a week. some bright spark (yes me) decided to start decorating my lounge, gutting the whole lot a week before my holiday and the week im on waking...

Well what a week. some bright spark (yes me) decided to start decorating my loun...

Belindauk

Graduate•10 years ago

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Whither Miles?

Is it just me or has Miles Yonder been AWOL for some considerable time?

Rignold

•10 years ago

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A bit of a conundrum. ...

Hello all my lovely runners! I wanted a bit of advice from everyone. With the weather drawing in and my working hourse going up (I am a morning runner and I...

Hello all my lovely runners! I wanted a bit of advice from everyone. With the w...

lovingrunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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"Comparison is the thief of joy"

Somebody else posted this saying here -- but it does ring true to me right now. Being in a bit of a slump right now - starting to feel the approaching heat of...

Somebody else posted this saying here -- but it does ring true to me right now. ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2014

Couch to 5K online research survey

I've been a little shy lately!!

Ok, I give in to the cold weather... gym it is!

Are the locals ready for them?

race fever

W4R3 completed but....

Where all my bendy people at?

B210K Podcast Help Please!!

wk9r2 - getting better

Let there be light!

Week 1, Day 1, Take 3

HM hunting

Fitness app for samsung

Can't get passed 10km

Aldi - running kit

First post-grad run, no more Laura...

W6R3 ✔ - I'm a runner now... Laura said... :-)

I've done it!!!!

week 7

Running in the dark...

Fitter and leaner!?

Week 2 run6

Fun in 1 minute segments

I Got Sunshine in my Shoes

W8 has begun!

Greetings from Rome

W9 R2

Whither Miles?

A bit of a conundrum. ...

"Comparison is the thief of joy"

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