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Ashleyto5k

Hi everyone. Well I've only gone and done it. Couch25k is in the bag. I can't believe it. What a high. Feels so good. Now know how all you graduates feel....

Hi everyone. Well I've only gone and done it. Couch25k is in the bag. I can't be...

ashleyto5k

Graduate•10 years ago

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W7R1 - I felt like a runner today

Up until now, I have felt like a novice plodding along, often glancing at my watch desperate for it to tell me that I can stop for a walk. Today felt...

Up until now, I have felt like a novice plodding along, often glancing at my wat...

Dunder2004

Graduate•10 years ago

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GET IN c25k !!

I've only gone and done it. Week 9 run 3, along my favourite road at the back of the house (didn't make the prom today as roads round here closed for a hill...

I've only gone and done it. Week 9 run 3, along my favourite road at the back of...

Sparkyifhungry

Graduate•10 years ago

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week 7 done and dusted

Wahoooooooooooooo feeling amazing :)

Tiaralou

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just Graduated!

Thank you so much Laura, I was in hospital in January desperately ill with internal bleeding in my bile duct. By end of February I was persuaded to give this a...

Thank you so much Laura, I was in hospital in January desperately ill with inter...

Peperami66

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9r2

Took my running clothes to work and ran along the canal. Forgot my water but managed without it despite the heat. Definitely need some shorts and shirt sleeved...

Took my running clothes to work and ran along the canal. Forgot my water but man...

Lizieo

Graduate•10 years ago

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I think I'm in love!

Here's my new friend Minnie, she arrived yesterday. I wish I'd bought one ages ago, I'm so impressed so far! Some of you might remember I was worried about...

Here's my new friend Minnie, she arrived yesterday. I wish I'd bought one ages a...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•10 years ago

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Pace

I know Laura keeps saying it's about stamina not speed, but I was so elated to finish my C25K this week, but deflated to find out I can only do less than 4K in...

I know Laura keeps saying it's about stamina not speed, but I was so elated to f...

Peperami66

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 is done!

Looking back into my previous posts I can see that every third or second run was "extremely hard". Well, that's not so true. The truth is the W5R3 was...

Looking back into my previous posts I can see that every third or second run was...

dmitry-kazan

•10 years ago

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W6R3

Just back from W6R3. I started with mixed feelings. .....Maybe I can, .....maybe I can't....... In the end I could. I found it hard. 25 minutes! Who would...

Just back from W6R3. I started with mixed feelings. .....Maybe I can, .....mayb...

nhs2015

Graduate•10 years ago

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First minute or so is always horrendous!

Does anyone else find that the first minute or so of each run is REALLY difficult? Despite always doing my warm up walk, I always have trouble sorting out my...

Does anyone else find that the first minute or so of each run is REALLY difficul...

stridingedge

Graduate•10 years ago

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One to go

Run 2 of wk9 done and 4.29k feeling really good. One more and I have completed it all. So excited!

Run 2 of wk9 done and 4.29k feeling really good. One more and I have completed i...

Maturelady

Graduate•10 years ago

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Job done

That's it! Mission accomplished and many thanks to you all. When I started following this plan, I had no structure to how I was running. I had done a couple...

That's it! Mission accomplished and many thanks to you all. When I started foll...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Sad

Feeling really sad and fed up at the moment. I keep trying to stay upbeat and positive but it's nearly 10 weeks since I broke my ankle and toe, and I'm still...

Feeling really sad and fed up at the moment. I keep trying to stay upbeat and po...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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Graduated!!!

Hi all Just completed w9r3!!! Me!! Overweight and 50 in December. I actually cannot believe it. I have never been sporty or fit. But to everyone out there...

Hi all Just completed w9r3!!! Me!! Overweight and 50 in December. I actually c...

maggie1712

Graduate•10 years ago

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W3R3. Feeling Accomplished

I found run 2 a bit of a struggle on Tuesday, not helped by it being a bit toasty in the park. I went back to my usual route tonight in the cool of the...

I found run 2 a bit of a struggle on Tuesday, not helped by it being a bit toast...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

W7R2 in the bag

What a gorgeous week it's been! Have been running along our little river trail feeling like summer is here. Even went out in short running shorts on Tuesday -...

What a gorgeous week it's been! Have been running along our little river trail f...

Arrietty

Graduate•10 years ago

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W3 R3 Completed

so thats w3 done, struggled a bit on r2 but found the last 3 minute run a little easier tonight. Its great that my wife is by my side as she is controlling my...

so thats w3 done, struggled a bit on r2 but found the last 3 minute run a little...

lynn128

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6R1 update&question

Hi guys, After attempt to do my second run outside on my W6R1 few days ago.. I finally did it on my beloved treadmill. Much enjoyed it! not as difficult as...

Hi guys, After attempt to do my second run outside on my W6R1 few days ago.. I...

MoNi88

•10 years ago

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Week3

Why is it a shorter run time? Do they give us extra next week?

Bra_1977

Graduate•10 years ago

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after W5R3 I'm FEELING PUMPED!

How exhilarating to already have come so far! I have never run for 20 minutes before in my life without taking at least several walking breaks (I'm 35 yrs...

How exhilarating to already have come so far! I have never run for 20 minutes be...

RisiPotter

•10 years ago

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Week7run2 .... Second attempt

Yay! I did the 25 minute in a row .... And round the local park too .... Feeling like a bit of a proper jogger now ... Looking forward to the next run .......

Yay! I did the 25 minute in a row .... And round the local park too .... Feeling...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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My first week, first day was really bad!

I am 28 years old and 5ft 7 and am 17 and a bit stone. I am in size 14 trousers but like size 18/20 tops and have a huge bust 38ee, so I carry most my weight...

I am 28 years old and 5ft 7 and am 17 and a bit stone. I am in size 14 trousers ...

Sarahlovesbadfood

•10 years ago

27 Replies

insoles?

Hello all Just wondered if anyone put insoles in their trainers and if so which ones and were they any good. I am looking at more cushioning in my Asics gel...

Hello all Just wondered if anyone put insoles in their trainers and if so which...

sbrown1264

Graduate•10 years ago

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I found a parkrun :)

I wasn't sure what everyone on here was referring to about park runs but now I've found my local one :-) I am now very excited about graduating - well more so...

I wasn't sure what everyone on here was referring to about park runs but now I'v...

Tiaralou

Graduate•10 years ago

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La la laaa PB!!

Got me a 5k PB last night, yippee!! Wasnt going to run last night but my fellaaa was at football and i needed something to pass the time! So off i went, and...

Got me a 5k PB last night, yippee!! Wasnt going to run last night but my fellaa...

operation2015

Graduate•10 years ago

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Another lovely day, another 2PBs :)

After my sloooooow 5k yesterday (I managed to keep down to a 8:12 min/k pace somehow) I went out today with the aim of running to a 6:30 pace, which I've...

After my sloooooow 5k yesterday (I managed to keep down to a 8:12 min/k pace som...

Steve_L

Graduate•10 years ago

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It's not about the Bling

Except sometimes. When it is. apologies to Poppypug for lack of tablecloth.

Rignold

•10 years ago

22 Replies

I feel for Dan - My first run after layoff

Like Dan I have been hit by the horrible virus, aching muscles, coughing, sneezing, lots of horrible stuff coming out of my nose, etc. I don't think I have run...

Like Dan I have been hit by the horrible virus, aching muscles, coughing, sneezi...

Hidden

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Conflicting messages

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-32417699 The above article appeared on the BBC website this morning, this sort of information is not helpful, I don't know...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-32417699 The above article appeared on the BBC...

Hidden

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2015

Ashleyto5k

W7R1 - I felt like a runner today

GET IN c25k !!

week 7 done and dusted

Just Graduated!

W9r2

I think I'm in love!

Pace

Week 5 is done!

W6R3

First minute or so is always horrendous!

One to go

Job done

Sad

Graduated!!!

W3R3. Feeling Accomplished

W7R2 in the bag

W3 R3 Completed

W6R1 update&question

Week3

after W5R3 I'm FEELING PUMPED!

Week7run2 .... Second attempt

My first week, first day was really bad!

insoles?

I found a parkrun :)

La la laaa PB!!

Another lovely day, another 2PBs :)

It's not about the Bling

I feel for Dan - My first run after layoff

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