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Week 3 Run 1

Just about to go out for my first week 3 run and feeling very apprehensive. Felt great after the second run last week but after the third I felt rubbish. I'm...

Just about to go out for my first week 3 run and feeling very apprehensive. Felt...

rhodaskoda

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk9 R1

Standing in a deserted park in the pouring rain feeling very happy - just ran for 30 minutes!!

Standing in a deserted park in the pouring rain feeling very happy - just ran fo...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Foot update

Just back from the docs, apparently I have a bunion... the professional's extremely helpful advice? Find another activity...

Just back from the docs, apparently I have a bunion... the professional's extrem...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•9 years ago

33 Replies

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I just met the folks at HealthUnlocked....

Since I was there at their invitation to do some App testing, you're probably expecting me to spill the beans on what I saw..... but since I signed a...

Since I was there at their invitation to do some App testing, you're probably e...

Rob_and_his_westie

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk5 Run3 - Done!

Said I'd let you know - and I did it!! Went out a bit earlier than normal as it was praying on my mind, starting was ok, had to talk myself out of cheating at...

Said I'd let you know - and I did it!! Went out a bit earlier than normal as it...

EmmainCrete

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 Done

Week 7 done  got the head gremlins about 5 min’s in “What are you doing this for?”, “Have a little walk you know you want to”. I did a little extra so my run...

Week 7 done  got the head gremlins about 5 min’s in “What are you doing this fo...

millwalki8

Graduate•9 years ago

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Round 2

After 1 month on injury couch and 2 days pain free, I decided to give it another try. Started program at beginning on 2/18/15. Mild knee pain started a few...

After 1 month on injury couch and 2 days pain free, I decided to give it another...

D2change

•9 years ago

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w9r2... and a photo opportunity to graduate

I did 30 minutes with only a little discomfort toward the end, then carried on to complete 5k in 34 minutes. So I know I can do the next run in the gym. The...

I did 30 minutes with only a little discomfort toward the end, then carried on t...

rmnsuk

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk7 smashed & 5K in the bag!!

Hi everyone, Well I've finished week 7 and also smashed 5K in 37 minutes. How proud am I, yet again people In. Cumbria are phoning North Yorkshire because of...

Hi everyone, Well I've finished week 7 and also smashed 5K in 37 minutes. How pr...

Jase44

Graduate•9 years ago

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For those who don't want to see my lumpy foot - look away now

I've been doing a little Googleing, I think what I have is Bursitis, it doesn't really show up here in the photo, but It doesn't actually sound too serious -...

I've been doing a little Googleing, I think what I have is Bursitis, it doesn't ...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•9 years ago

26 Replies

Recommendations for shoes?

Hi all, I'm going to have to brave the sports shops and buy some trainers... Mine are a little on the small side. Obviously I want something which will keep...

Hi all, I'm going to have to brave the sports shops and buy some trainers... Mi...

Potty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk5 run3

SOooooooooo pleased I did it but the gremlins could easily have got me at the very beginning of the warm up. I stepped out the house (donned with running socks...

SOooooooooo pleased I did it but the gremlins could easily have got me at the ve...

Maturelady

Graduate•9 years ago

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Don't drink rat wee

those of you who remember me from my C25k battle and subsequent bits of running here and there may recall that it was a little health scare that started me on...

those of you who remember me from my C25k battle and subsequent bits of running...

Rignold

•9 years ago

23 Replies

Week 4 Run 1 Completed!

Well, after a couple of set backs, hamstring twinge and a really heavy cold, I completed Week 3 again last night. I know today should have been a rest, but I...

Well, after a couple of set backs, hamstring twinge and a really heavy cold, I c...

almac30

•9 years ago

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Slowly does it!

Ok so I took some advice (first time for everything!) and slowed it right down this evening, 8:00 average pace. My app calls for 70% HR or able to hold a...

Ok so I took some advice (first time for everything!) and slowed it right down t...

Chloewho

Graduate•9 years ago

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newbie posting

Hi all, tomorrow I do w5r3 and not looking forward to it. So far everything hasn't been as bad as I expected. Haven't run for years, and even then concentrated...

Hi all, tomorrow I do w5r3 and not looking forward to it. So far everything hasn...

pudseybare

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Phone dead but still running

Got ready for my run tonight only to find a dead phone! Went out in the rain anyway to try without Laura, walking to the usual five minute mark and run walking...

Got ready for my run tonight only to find a dead phone! Went out in the rain any...

samsonandrew

Graduate•9 years ago

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Exercising at home

hey there y'all. just got back on the weight loss wagon... AGAIN!! damn, if i had a dollar for all the times I've fallen off... i have always wondered whether...

hey there y'all. just got back on the weight loss wagon... AGAIN!! damn, if i ha...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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W6R3 tomorrow and petrified!

I am so anxious about my impending 25 minute run tomorrow. I found the 20 minutes last week on W5R3 ok and not too hard but my last run was awful. The gremlins...

I am so anxious about my impending 25 minute run tomorrow. I found the 20 minute...

Krupskaya

Graduate•9 years ago

21 Replies

THREE RUNS!!

Do you know what? I'm bloomin' cream crakered. That can only be the reason why todays run was so damned hard and not in the least bit enjoyable. However it was...

Do you know what? I'm bloomin' cream crakered. That can only be the reason why t...

danzargo

Graduate•9 years ago

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Go me...go me......go meeeee...

Yay I have now completed c25k and I am buzzing like a bee(BLAB...M_Y) however a few memos to self... 1) Don't go out with a large blister on side of right big...

Yay I have now completed c25k and I am buzzing like a bee(BLAB...M_Y) however a ...

pot58

Graduate•9 years ago

35 Replies

Back to the Stadium

Well for me 1st time anywhere near it. Have signed up (along with kicking and screaming other half) for the Great Newham London Run. 10k around the Olympic...

Well for me 1st time anywhere near it. Have signed up (along with kicking and sc...

BethC

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Budge up Poppy and AM, make some room on that couch for Curly

Well, I went in to Up and Running this morning where I was served by a young lady who seemed very proficient. Apparently I don't over pronate as the other shop...

Well, I went in to Up and Running this morning where I was served by a young lad...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•9 years ago

41 Replies

Rats....

.......weather just the same as yesterday...will not be doing my run in sunshine...but can find chariots of Fire for last bit😀😀😀😀😀😀

.......weather just the same as yesterday...will not be doing my run in sunshine...

pot58

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

Weekly update

Week 6 is complete! As it was pouring with rain, I didn't want to spoil my new trainers so ran in the old ones. I know they will have to get wet and dirty...

Week 6 is complete! As it was pouring with rain, I didn't want to spoil my new ...

old_git

Graduate•9 years ago

16 Replies

Calf and shin splint advice

Hey all, On superb advice(!), I'm posting some guidance I've received on what to do if you have calf pain and shin splints, which I'm going through myself...

Hey all, On superb advice(!), I'm posting some guidance I've received on what t...

Heggers

Graduate•9 years ago

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wk8, r2

Getting tougher. Ran with my son today and must have gone faster as I reached the same spot as r1 but hadn't finished the 28 mins so bit disheartening as I...

Getting tougher. Ran with my son today and must have gone faster as I reached ...

Buffy007

Graduate•9 years ago

37 Replies

Run of 40 min non stop Week 8run 3

Hurray Today for the third consecutive day I have ran for 40 + minute to cover 5 k + Wellnow I guess I am eligible for the graduation badge but I guess I...

Hurray Today for the third consecutive day I have ran for 40 + minute to cover...

Viraniparvez

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

Having said I would - I did!

Yesterday I posted that I would start my C25K adventure again today - and I did! Can't believe how nervous I felt. Run1 week 1 has been on my mind for a long,...

Yesterday I posted that I would start my C25K adventure again today - and I did...

stridingedge

Graduate•9 years ago

16 Replies

Need to get going again!

Having been stuck down with bad calf pain and shin splints, I haven't run for a week now. I've done plenty of walking, Strength and Flex and calf stretching...

Having been stuck down with bad calf pain and shin splints, I haven't run for a ...

AllieG

Graduate•9 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2015

Week 3 Run 1

Wk9 R1

Foot update

I just met the folks at HealthUnlocked....

Wk5 Run3 - Done!

Week 7 Done

Round 2

w9r2... and a photo opportunity to graduate

Wk7 smashed & 5K in the bag!!

For those who don't want to see my lumpy foot - look away now

Recommendations for shoes?

Wk5 run3

Don't drink rat wee

Week 4 Run 1 Completed!

Slowly does it!

newbie posting

Phone dead but still running

Exercising at home

W6R3 tomorrow and petrified!

THREE RUNS!!

Go me...go me......go meeeee...

Back to the Stadium

Budge up Poppy and AM, make some room on that couch for Curly

Rats....

Weekly update

Calf and shin splint advice

wk8, r2

Run of 40 min non stop Week 8run 3

Having said I would - I did!

Need to get going again!

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