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Can anyone recommend any good budget running shoes?

Hi everyone, I've just completed W4R1and have been wearing an old pair of Nike trainers, which are ok but I could probably do with getting an upgrade. I'm...

Hi everyone, I've just completed W4R1and have been wearing an old pair of Nike t...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Pacing

Two posts in one day for me - a new PB! :) Here is a question I was thinking about earlier today and it was touched upon by Irish Princesses answer to:...

Two posts in one day for me - a new PB! :) Here is a question I was thinking ab...

andrewhagger

Graduate•9 years ago

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Expletive cold/flu

Last week I struggled thru the back ache & then the cold/flu hit. Final week of Active 5k to 10k just hit a setback, damn it! This is my 3rd day off work &...

Last week I struggled thru the back ache & then the cold/flu hit. Final week of ...

LordOberon

Graduate•9 years ago

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PRESSIE

Looking for a present for my hubby - saw a little tin of something or other with 'grumpy Old-Git' on it. Don't think he would have appreciated it, but I know...

Looking for a present for my hubby - saw a little tin of something or other with...

Buffy007

Graduate•9 years ago

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First Jog!

Going for my first jog this afternoon!! =) Bit anxious but looking forward to it, will post how I get on! DeadlyFurby.

Going for my first jog this afternoon!! =) Bit anxious but looking forward to it...

Th3DeadlyFurby

•9 years ago

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W4R1 - OUCH!!!

So Week 4 marks the start of running more than walking... I don't think I was expecting to find it so tough, but it HURT! For that final five minute run, I...

So Week 4 marks the start of running more than walking... I don't think I was ex...

Grubby1985

Graduate•9 years ago

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Looking for inspiration!!

Hey, I've asthma, emphysema and High BP and used that as an excuse not to exercise. But..week 1 was in the bag..got halfway through week 2 and now I'm...

Hey, I've asthma, emphysema and High BP and used that as an excuse not to exerci...

evyk

•9 years ago

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Pondering

Just about to start week 9 and am pondering about whether when you have graduated that you can run everyday or should I still be taking rest days?

Just about to start week 9 and am pondering about whether when you have graduate...

Dex10

•9 years ago

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Running to a pace (new 5k PB)

After the success (for me, anyway) of running to the average pace display of my Garmin, I set myself a challenge for todays run - maintain an average pace of...

After the success (for me, anyway) of running to the average pace display of my ...

Steve_L

Graduate•9 years ago

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Black toes - eeww

My toes (one on each foot) have been feeling sore over the last few days and today the nails are black :( I thought it may have been my nails being too long...

My toes (one on each foot) have been feeling sore over the last few days and to...

Sarah-A

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 3 R2

Completed the second run reasonably easily, but the 3 minutes of walking seems much longer than 3 mins running!

Completed the second run reasonably easily, but the 3 minutes of walking seems m...

Notquiteoverhill

Graduate•9 years ago

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A Good Excuse

For me, when it came to restarted Couch to 5K, there were no excuses. I was going to force myself out there even when I didn't feel motivated. I was going to...

For me, when it came to restarted Couch to 5K, there were no excuses. I was goin...

lyricsarepoetry

•9 years ago

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W5R3 - In your face!

Like most others before me, I felt a bit reticent about today's run. So much so that I enquired whether my mobile felt like doing it for me. Let me tell you...

Like most others before me, I felt a bit reticent about today's run. So much so ...

Dunder2004

Graduate•9 years ago

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C25k week3 run1

Although I'm chuffed I ran for 3muns I actually got further distance wise on week 2 ... Does it matter I walk faster than I jog 🙊

Although I'm chuffed I ran for 3muns I actually got further distance wise on wee...

Godone4

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Week 8 run 3 great toddle out

Well surprised myself there. Brain said don't go but did it anyway after seeing a picture of one of my fellow c25kers soaked through and smiling. Great run...

Well surprised myself there. Brain said don't go but did it anyway after seeing ...

Sparkyifhungry

Graduate•9 years ago

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My first 5k:)

I graduated yesterday and whilst obviously happy, I wanted to know if I could run the elusive 5k I had hoped for. I attempted it today. I had no grand ideas...

I graduated yesterday and whilst obviously happy, I wanted to know if I could ru...

ddmm

•9 years ago

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top of foot pain - any experience/advice

Hi all, Since my longest ever run 10 days ago I've had a niggly pain on top of my foot. (Left foot and pain is just to the left of the centre line.) I...

Hi all, Since my longest ever run 10 days ago I've had a niggly pain on top of ...

ajwyld

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 5 tips?

Hi all, first time poster but been reading over the last few weeks. I finished week 4 yesterday (yay me!) & can't quite believe how far I've come in 4 weeks...

Hi all, first time poster but been reading over the last few weeks. I finished w...

DeniseCa

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Running Buddies or Running Lone Wolf?

Hi everyone, I've been giving this quite a lot of thought lately as I've plateaued on times. Quick bit of background: Graduated on running the 30 mins back...

Hi everyone, I've been giving this quite a lot of thought lately as I've platea...

andrewhagger

Graduate•9 years ago

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Starting again after injury

Having torn my medial meniscus in September, I was given physio and told that although I can no longer run on tarmac/cement etc, I can do grass and treadmill...

Having torn my medial meniscus in September, I was given physio and told that al...

Rockette1

Graduate•9 years ago

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The hills are alive with the sound of my puffing and panting 🎵🎶🎵

In my pursuit of smaller hills I think I might have found the biggest one in consett !!!! I nearly had to crawl on hands and knees to make it to the top 🗻 but...

In my pursuit of smaller hills I think I might have found the biggest one in con...

dawncoates34

Graduate•9 years ago

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App issues and download problems

Hi I have tried the app a number of times but it freezes and is generally rubbish. I managed to download the first three weeks into my music player on my...

Hi I have tried the app a number of times but it freezes and is generally rubbis...

Fucus

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Week 5 run 2

Done. I would never have believed I could do two 8 mn runs! But I did it. I had decided I would stop if I felt sick but I didn't need to. Even after the...

Done. I would never have believed I could do two 8 mn runs! But I did it. I ha...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6 R3

Bit nervous as tomorrow it's time for W6 R3 25 whole minutes of running!!! Plus hubby is at work so won't be with me. Wish me luck, I'll let you all know...

Bit nervous as tomorrow it's time for W6 R3 25 whole minutes of running!!! Plus...

Niknok01

Graduate•9 years ago

13 Replies

Just curious....

I have just read a few posts mentioning heat... where ???? It has warmed up here, but still a mere 10 degrees... :(

I have just read a few posts mentioning heat... where ???? It has warmed up he...

Pigivi

•9 years ago

19 Replies

X-socks review

Well everybody good evening and welcome to my sock review. If you have smelly vision then turn it on now ready for the video. With regards to the v log please...

Well everybody good evening and welcome to my sock review. If you have smelly vi...

Jase44

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

It can be done!

I am on wk 7 & find it unbelievable that I can run for 25 mins. I am 43 years old & around a stone over weight. I haven't run since I last did cross country at...

I am on wk 7 & find it unbelievable that I can run for 25 mins. I am 43 years ol...

Kathryn1501

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Wk 2 Run 2

Hi, so glad to come across c25k, both me and wife decided to go for it and despite the initial aches and pains there is always a feeling of elation as we...

Hi, so glad to come across c25k, both me and wife decided to go for it and despi...

lynn128

Graduate•9 years ago

14 Replies

IC update 3

1st recovery walk run walk this evening , 20 min walk then 10 reps of 1 min run then walk :D very very slow gentle runs but a start and that is all that...

1st recovery walk run walk this evening , 20 min walk then 10 reps of 1 min run ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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The End is Nigh

Well, that's week 8 Run 3 done with. The final 3 days is almost upon me. For the record tonight's was run was 30m 31s distance covered 3.43 miles. OK, OK I...

Well, that's week 8 Run 3 done with. The final 3 days is almost upon me. For the...

Hidden

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2015

Can anyone recommend any good budget running shoes?

Pacing

Expletive cold/flu

PRESSIE

First Jog!

W4R1 - OUCH!!!

Looking for inspiration!!

Pondering

Running to a pace (new 5k PB)

Black toes - eeww

Week 3 R2

A Good Excuse

W5R3 - In your face!

C25k week3 run1

Week 8 run 3 great toddle out

My first 5k:)

top of foot pain - any experience/advice

Week 5 tips?

Running Buddies or Running Lone Wolf?

Starting again after injury

The hills are alive with the sound of my puffing and panting 🎵🎶🎵

App issues and download problems

Week 5 run 2

W6 R3

Just curious....

X-socks review

It can be done!

Wk 2 Run 2

IC update 3

The End is Nigh

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2015

Can anyone recommend any good budget running shoes?

Pacing

*Expletive* cold/flu

PRESSIE

First Jog!

W4R1 - OUCH!!!

Looking for inspiration!!

Pondering

Running to a pace (new 5k PB)

Black toes - eeww

Week 3 R2

A Good Excuse

W5R3 - In your face!

C25k week3 run1

Week 8 run 3 great toddle out

My first 5k:)

top of foot pain - any experience/advice

Week 5 tips?

Running Buddies or Running Lone Wolf?

Starting again after injury

The hills are alive with the sound of my puffing and panting 🎵🎶🎵

App issues and download problems

Week 5 run 2

W6 R3

Just curious....

X-socks review

It can be done!

Wk 2 Run 2

IC update 3

The End is Nigh

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

Topics

Archive

Expletive cold/flu