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Today's run

Took the car to ford this morning for a new clutch (under warranty) ;-) and made my way home useing my own engine!! Just under 6&1/2miles. ;-) damp and cold...

Took the car to ford this morning for a new clutch (under warranty) ;-) and made...

john60nine

Graduate•9 years ago

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Help needed :-(

I've just finished week 7 r2 and whilst I completed it I found it difficult and don't feel proud of myself for some crazy reason!! I've been feeling really...

I've just finished week 7 r2 and whilst I completed it I found it difficult and ...

Prettys073

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

So that's run two under my belt... It was kind of weird today, I felt zoned out. I was running alone today and really enjoyed it but some how missed four mins...

So that's run two under my belt... It was kind of weird today, I felt zoned out....

NickyUk

Graduate•9 years ago

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Aching calves, numb feet and week 3

So I started c25k two weeks ago and week one was a breeze and week 2 horrid but doable. Week 3 though I am finding so awfully hard ;( I just got back from...

So I started c25k two weeks ago and week one was a breeze and week 2 horrid but ...

Cheshiregal

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk 5 - shin splints

due to start week 5 this evening, but i keep getting shin splints... even hurting today walking round the office... any advice to prevent these? Thanks :-)

due to start week 5 this evening, but i keep getting shin splints... even hurtin...

nutorun

Graduate•9 years ago

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It's cold out there...time to Ninja...

...-2 & freezing fog out there yestersday, but really quite lovely...time for buffs & extra layers!! I'm enjoying the run/walk way...it certainly suits my...

...-2 & freezing fog out there yestersday, but really quite lovely...time for bu...

Tikiczocky

Graduate•9 years ago

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C25K+ Stamina

Tuesday I ran the C25K+ stepping stone. I mentioned that I was already naturally running at about 160bpm and that I found that with stepping stone I was...

Tuesday I ran the C25K+ stepping stone. I mentioned that I was already naturall...

Zev1963

Graduate•9 years ago

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This is SOME running story!!!

http://sfglobe.com/2014/11/24/coach-catches-teenage-runner-with-multiple-sclerosis-during-every-race/

http://sfglobe.com/2014/11/24/coach-catches-teenage-runner-with-multiple-scleros...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2 - Done!

3rd run last night, the first I've done using the Nike+ app so actually have some idea of how I'm doing. Covered 3.68km in 32.01, with my fastest km in 8'14"...

3rd run last night, the first I've done using the Nike+ app so actually have som...

5kOrBust

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7 run 2 all done

Yep all done, in the dark and in the rain. A lot warmer than it was on Monday but still a little nippy. The run went okay, I struggled for the first mile and...

Yep all done, in the dark and in the rain. A lot warmer than it was on Monday bu...

Kurama

Graduate•9 years ago

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Doh!!!!!

Well thought I had solved my tech problem and had finally located a c25k podcast for my Windows phone(long involved story which I won't bore you with 're...

Well thought I had solved my tech problem and had finally located a c25k podcast...

pot58

Graduate•9 years ago

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Thats strange

Hmmmm thought i posted last night but it has dis appeared ??? Hey Ho ... Basiclaly it was a feeling Good one :) did a 2:1 run/walk which worked proper on...

Hmmmm thought i posted last night but it has dis appeared ??? Hey Ho ... Bas...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Soreknees

Hi all I have just completed week 4 and feel confident for tackling week 5 but I am experiencing sore knees.Q 1 if I have to stop for a week what week should...

Hi all I have just completed week 4 and feel confident for tackling week 5 but ...

adsez

Graduate•9 years ago

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Gary or Tommy?

New 5K PB after Bazza's brilliant article on running faster. I downloaded a 180 bpm metronome recording into itunes and spliced one minutes worth of it between...

New 5K PB after Bazza's brilliant article on running faster. I downloaded a 180 ...

Runon

Graduate•9 years ago

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Podcasts - Help Youself :-)

I have uploaded various podcasts to my Dropbox account to share if anyone is having problems locating them :-) C25K...

I have uploaded various podcasts to my Dropbox account to share if anyone is hav...

AndyD

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk6 #1

Silly me, had an early start presentation this morning, so I decided to travel to work via cycle and then come home to do my run midmorning. I did it, but...

Silly me, had an early start presentation this morning, so I decided to travel t...

Airhare75

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week6 r3 beat me.

I stopped around the 20 minute mark knackered. Bit fed up as it's the first run I have failed on. I have a bit of a cold, and I did do 40 mins of upper body...

I stopped around the 20 minute mark knackered. Bit fed up as it's the first run ...

meadsey

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running in puddles...

Hi team, Can people let me know what they do to minimise inevitable symptoms when running through puddles or wet muddy sections? I know that we cannot avoid...

Hi team, Can people let me know what they do to minimise inevitable symptoms wh...

hop_along

Graduate•9 years ago

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Bouncing ponytails ...

... fading into the distance ahead of me! I had a memory of one of Danzargo's posts when he was running behind a girl with a blonde bobbing ponytail. I was...

... fading into the distance ahead of me! I had a memory of one of Danzargo's p...

Cheery_runner61

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6 R3 in half hour!

it's w6 r3 in about half an hour- I'm currently sitting in the sofa in my pj's (something I never normally do) trying to get motivation for this run! I am...

it's w6 r3 in about half an hour- I'm currently sitting in the sofa in my pj's (...

runtanyarun

•9 years ago

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My C25K Story

I honestly can't believe I completed it! I didn't do a single minute of exercise between school, and being 32. I've always suffered bad blood pressure, it's...

I honestly can't believe I completed it! I didn't do a single minute of exerc...

Urbanxi

Graduate•9 years ago

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I finally got to run in the rain!!!

Week 9 run 2 this morning. I woke up and heard the rain thrumming on the roof and realised that today was my day to finally run in the rain!! I have to admit I...

Week 9 run 2 this morning. I woke up and heard the rain thrumming on the roof an...

IAASA

Graduate•9 years ago

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My new water belt

As it is very hot here now, I thought that I should be taking some water out with me on some runs. So I got one of these http://goo.gl/kQ4PzS It feels quite...

As it is very hot here now, I thought that I should be taking some water out wit...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Eureka!! I've found the answer!!

The answer to - how can my wife and I run and walk together. She likes walking (while I don't) - and she won't run!! So - today we went out together and came...

The answer to - how can my wife and I run and walk together. She likes walking (...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Warm up walk

Really enjoying running but find the 5 minute warm up walk boring. I am on week 6. When graduate can we skip the walk or just do a minute? What do others do...

Really enjoying running but find the 5 minute warm up walk boring. I am on week...

jzane

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 - I don't believe it!!!

Well I did my graduation run and have written my first post ever!!!. What can I say, I have been a parasite, taking in all your support over the weeks. Thank...

Well I did my graduation run and have written my first post ever!!!. What can I...

Juliejam

Graduate•9 years ago

23 Replies

Half Marathons

I'm progressing well on C25K, and decided to look ahead at attempting a Half Marathon next Spring. I've found there's a local one in March, the Bath Half,...

I'm progressing well on C25K, and decided to look ahead at attempting a Half Mar...

JohnBlake

Graduate•9 years ago

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What are you wearing these days?

I'm experimenting with various layers since the weather turned cold but haven't got it quite right yet. This morning I ended up with 3 layers - running vest,...

I'm experimenting with various layers since the weather turned cold but haven't ...

Irishprincess

Graduate•9 years ago

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First post graduation run

Hi all, Today I went out for my first run after graduating last week. I should have gone on Sunday but didn't get the chance as one of my little boys was...

Hi all, Today I went out for my first run after graduating last week. I should ...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 5 Day 2

Slowed down. Did it. More to the point enjoyed it!! Dare I say this but we both said we enjoyed the 2 x 8 mins more than the 3 x 5 mins on Sunday. So chuffed....

Slowed down. Did it. More to the point enjoyed it!! Dare I say this but we both ...

Barbarajs

Graduate•9 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2014

Today's run

Help needed :-(

Week 9 run 2

Aching calves, numb feet and week 3

Wk 5 - shin splints

It's cold out there...time to Ninja...

C25K+ Stamina

This is SOME running story!!!

Week 2 - Done!

W7 run 2 all done

Doh!!!!!

Thats strange

Soreknees

Gary or Tommy?

Podcasts - Help Youself :-)

Wk6 #1

Week6 r3 beat me.

Running in puddles...

Bouncing ponytails ...

W6 R3 in half hour!

My C25K Story

I finally got to run in the rain!!!

My new water belt

Eureka!! I've found the answer!!

Warm up walk

Week 9 run 3 - I don't believe it!!!

Half Marathons

What are you wearing these days?

First post graduation run

Week 5 Day 2

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