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Thinking & Running

Is it just me. I only realised recently that I can't think when I run. I have 2 gates on my run. On the way out I have no trouble with these gates :). On...

Is it just me. I only realised recently that I can't think when I run. I hav...

PrincessStef

Graduate•9 years ago

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Performance and motivation problems

Hi, I'm on W7R3 today. Usually I would go out for a morning run but I'm not sleeping well this week so I've decided to try an evening run instead for today....

Hi, I'm on W7R3 today. Usually I would go out for a morning run but I'm not sle...

mancunianpoodle

•9 years ago

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First Jog Complete!! =) Couch to 5K and NHS Weight Loss Communities

Hiya all =) I went for my first jog yesterday with a friend! All the supportive and helpful comments on here relaxed and encouraged me before the jog, so...

Hiya all =) I went for my first jog yesterday with a friend! All the supportive...

Th3DeadlyFurby

•9 years ago

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janda on the road to Hackney

Trying to get some extra runs in during the end of the school break, without overdoing things! Three and a half weeks to go to Run Hackney so aware of the...

Trying to get some extra runs in during the end of the school break, without ove...

janda

Graduate•9 years ago

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On a break (ouch)

I started C25K 3 weeks ago the second week i repeated week one to improve my breathing before moving on to week two, at thinned of the week i was SO chuffed...

I started C25K 3 weeks ago the second week i repeated week one to improve my br...

Ma_Gooo

•9 years ago

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I don't mean to boast but...

I *know* it doesn't *count* but look what I just did: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/680782562 Not bad for a lad who was doing an exercise programme...

I *know* it doesn't *count* but look what I just did: http://www.mapmyrun.com/r...

ActonHighStreet

•9 years ago

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Mini review - Yurbuds Liberty wireless earphones

Hi, having been getting annoyed with the wires on my existing Sony earphones I decided to try out some wireless ones. To be honest, I struggled to find some...

Hi, having been getting annoyed with the wires on my existing Sony earphones I d...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

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I am back - again!

After a few miserable months sulking because my Achilles Tendon on my right foot was giving me jip, I am back. My plans to run the MK Half Marathon on 8th...

After a few miserable months sulking because my Achilles Tendon on my right foot...

Nerdio

Graduate•9 years ago

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5k in under 30 mins- just!

Well, I have been running every other morning since graduating on 9th March. Usually I try to run 5k, sometimes I do a bit less if I have a busy day ahead....

Well, I have been running every other morning since graduating on 9th March. Usu...

Jenny-14

Graduate•9 years ago

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Article re cheap/expensive running shoes

Just seen this and thought it may interest some x :-) I'm not very good at techie stuff so don't know if the link will work!...

Just seen this and thought it may interest some x :-) I'm not very good at tec...

no-excuse

Graduate•9 years ago

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I am back - Again!

So far, so good! I am giving it another go after being off with a calf injury etc., I completed W1R2 last night and managed it with ease :) Previously, I did...

So far, so good! I am giving it another go after being off with a calf injury e...

Sloggingalong

•9 years ago

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What to do next?

3 months ago if someone had suggested that I'd be running 3 times a week and able to run non-stop for nearly half an hour... In addition to being able to run...

3 months ago if someone had suggested that I'd be running 3 times a week and abl...

philmwebb

•9 years ago

6 Replies

W1D1

Hi a little about myself, I used to run short distances then had a knee injury so have been a couch potato since xmas. I completed W1D1 yesterday slowly but I...

Hi a little about myself, I used to run short distances then had a knee injury s...

S4m73

•9 years ago

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5k after 6 weeks

Decided to push myself tonight and ran 3.2 Miles in 30 minutes which is 5.1k. Really couldn't of done it without this program. Thank you so much for C25K, I...

Decided to push myself tonight and ran 3.2 Miles in 30 minutes which is 5.1k. Re...

Daniel-R_88

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Marathon training plans

After seeing JuicyJu's magnificent marathon, I think I may now be prepared to consider doing a HM sometime . I have done a 14K "race" and I was still alive and...

After seeing JuicyJu's magnificent marathon, I think I may now be prepared to co...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Yon know you've been bitten by the running bug when.......

Your doctor tells you your blood tests came back negative for rheumatoid arthritis but did indicate mild anaemia and YOUR first thoughts are "Yay! No...

Your doctor tells you your blood tests came back negative for rheumatoid arthrit...

Potty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Nearly halfway!

Wow, I never thought I'd reach week 4 but I have! I did wk 4 r 1 this morning and it was hard going and quite tough especially as I was running in my running...

Wow, I never thought I'd reach week 4 but I have! I did wk 4 r 1 this morning an...

dotty_segs

Graduate•9 years ago

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Happy Runniversary to me ;-)

Started C25K a year ago today. Celebrated with a hot 5K in 34 mins. Not too bad as I'm still under the physio as it were. Happy Running all

Started C25K a year ago today. Celebrated with a hot 5K in 34 mins. Not too bad ...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6 R3: DOMS, wardrobe malfunctions and an evil stitch...

Well, I wasn't sure If should jog with DOMS - caused, I think, by reverting back to concrete on Monday after a week on a treadmill - but I went ahead anyway....

Well, I wasn't sure If should jog with DOMS - caused, I think, by reverting bac...

Ruthieroo77

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

W4R2

I'm determined to keep track of how each run goes (otherwise I might be tempted to stop, or think I can't do it after a hard week) so here's today: I did the...

I'm determined to keep track of how each run goes (otherwise I might be tempted ...

rach___

•9 years ago

7 Replies

This definitely works!

So I've been doing this programme for a few weeks now and had got to W4R1 on sunday and happy to complete it. Then on Monday I joined a running club who were...

So I've been doing this programme for a few weeks now and had got to W4R1 on sun...

Fiddler71

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

Soooooo week 1 COMPLETED!

I never in a billion years thought I'd ever RUN 8 minutes 3 times in 1 week... In public! I'm so proud of myself. Run 2 wasn't so great as you might have...

I never in a billion years thought I'd ever RUN 8 minutes 3 times in 1 week... I...

herewego86

•9 years ago

7 Replies

W2R2. Hard going but worth it

I was away for work for a couple of days and was worried my routine would be thrown out. But, with lots of encouragement from my work colleagues and from the...

I was away for work for a couple of days and was worried my routine would be thr...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3R1

Ran for 3 mins !! Although I didn't get as far so think I can walk quicker than I can run ...should I be worried or just keep going

Ran for 3 mins !! Although I didn't get as far so think I can walk quicker than...

Gordone4

•9 years ago

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I ran tonight! Not far, and not fast, but I can run again!

Last night on my walk home from work I realised that although I could still feel soreness in my ankles, I wasn't limping any more. I was tempted to go for a...

Last night on my walk home from work I realised that although I could still feel...

5kOrBust

Graduate•9 years ago

21 Replies

Back to W4

Since my last post I didn't grow in week number. I had a numb foot problem. In addition to feet numbness thigh pain appeared. Since then I've bought new...

Since my last post I didn't grow in week number. I had a numb foot problem. In a...

dmitry-kazan

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Weight management services in pharmacies

Hi, We are looking for people who have actively tried to lose weight to ask them about whether they would consider weight management support from community...

Hi, We are looking for people who have actively tried to lose weight to ask the...

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•9 years ago

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W9r1

Up and down Dale, 4 styles, sheep and hills.....2.5 miles in 30 mins... Hey ho ! A flatter route me thinks next time. .......

Up and down Dale, 4 styles, sheep and hills.....2.5 miles in 30 mins... Hey ho ...

Dex10

•9 years ago

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First post graduation run

Was very slow! Not sure what happened here. It wasn't too hot, I went back to my roads and pavement route, rather than running on tracks across the common,...

Was very slow! Not sure what happened here. It wasn't too hot, I went back t...

jmparkview

Graduate•9 years ago

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What are you "thankful" to running for.

Just being nosey really:)

operation2015

Graduate•9 years ago

33 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2015

Thinking & Running

Performance and motivation problems

First Jog Complete!! =) Couch to 5K and NHS Weight Loss Communities

janda on the road to Hackney

On a break (ouch)

I don't mean to boast but...

Mini review - Yurbuds Liberty wireless earphones

I am back - again!

5k in under 30 mins- just!

Article re cheap/expensive running shoes

I am back - Again!

What to do next?

W1D1

5k after 6 weeks

Marathon training plans

Yon know you've been bitten by the running bug when.......

Nearly halfway!

Happy Runniversary to me ;-)

W6 R3: DOMS, wardrobe malfunctions and an evil stitch...

W4R2

This definitely works!

Soooooo week 1 COMPLETED!

W2R2. Hard going but worth it

W3R1

I ran tonight! Not far, and not fast, but I can run again!

Back to W4

Weight management services in pharmacies

W9r1

First post graduation run

What are you "thankful" to running for.

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