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Well - I did it!!!

I've finally got off the couch.. and am trying to go for a 30 min walk 3 times a week! My 9yr old daughter has declared she is my fitness coach! I am planning...

I've finally got off the couch.. and am trying to go for a 30 min walk 3 times a...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 imminent

I'm feeling slightly rubbish and headachy but really want to go and try this. I've decided to just go and do my best without beating myself up if I don't...

I'm feeling slightly rubbish and headachy but really want to go and try this. I'...

helenprev

Graduate•9 years ago

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W9 R2 - tick

After discussion with friendly PE teacher colleague and an extra rest day I braved W9 R2 when I got home from school today - no hip/thigh issues when running -...

After discussion with friendly PE teacher colleague and an extra rest day I brav...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Overweight 50 something - WK1R3 complete!

There's no denying it. Last Friday on the eve of conquering week one I was in a grumpy mood. The problem with having a bad day at work is that it has a habit...

There's no denying it. Last Friday on the eve of conquering week one I was in a ...

Sakman21

•9 years ago

14 Replies

10k out of the window and all running for at least 6 weeks :(

So all my wonderful plans for completing c25k and running my 1st 10k this weekend have gone totally out of the window since I have aggravated my big toe...

So all my wonderful plans for completing c25k and running my 1st 10k this weeke...

norabzil

Graduate•9 years ago

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week 9 /run 3 completed!!!

Hello all so will someone please explain how a man who turned fifty at Christmas, smokes 20 a day, watches the tv every minute of the day, managed to get up...

Hello all so will someone please explain how a man who turned fifty at Christma...

sbrown1264

Graduate•9 years ago

21 Replies

The stupidity of the ------

Running non-stop compulsion. Yesterday, my wife and I walked 12 klms (she is not a runner)😢 It took us 4 hours - but while doing so we stopped MANY times to...

Running non-stop compulsion. Yesterday, my wife and I walked 12 klms (she is n...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

Sad few days

Just had a few day in Hythe Hampshire to say goodbye to a much loved friend. So w9 was put on hold ,felt so uncomfortable this morning with all the eating and...

Just had a few day in Hythe Hampshire to say goodbye to a much loved friend. So ...

Pat184

Graduate•9 years ago

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The kick up the bum worked - I did it!

Back on track. Thank you for the kick up the backside. I went back to wk 5 day 1 and did it relatively easily. I got soaked - the heavens opened just as I...

Back on track. Thank you for the kick up the backside. I went back to wk 5 day...

Debih191

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 8 run 2 - phew

Wow, that was hard... at ten minutes to go I actually considered giving up and walking - just for a split second - but I gave myself a mental slap, thought of...

Wow, that was hard... at ten minutes to go I actually considered giving up and w...

Rolyat_Adnama

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

Over the 5.3 hurdle

Since I started out on C25K I have always had week 5 run 3 in my mind as a target and a psychological barrier. Up to now whenever things have started to get a...

Since I started out on C25K I have always had week 5 run 3 in my mind as a targe...

Adambat

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Back on the Plan

I completed the C25K last year, but for all sorts of reasons ( apathy mainly) I stopped. Now my employer has signed up for the Global Corporate Challenge and...

I completed the C25K last year, but for all sorts of reasons ( apathy mainly) I...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Chrissy

Ive always wanted to run but never been able to do it seriously Im not a runner!! However my Dad recently passed away so I needed something to try and stay...

Ive always wanted to run but never been able to do it seriously Im not a runner!...

chrissy42

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Gremlins? What gremlins??

Well I have just finished week 3 run 3 despite my concerns early in the week. And to all those who sent such encouraging messages - thanks! I was determined...

Well I have just finished week 3 run 3 despite my concerns early in the week. A...

minsterjane

Graduate•9 years ago

3 Replies

Crashed to the floor

Doing W2R2 this morning i tripped over a paving slab doing run interval 4. I went down in installments. Gave myself 30 secs to recover, did an extra 30 secs of...

Doing W2R2 this morning i tripped over a paving slab doing run interval 4. I wen...

LordBarrington

•9 years ago

19 Replies

New starter

Hi Im just starting the c25k. I did my first session yesterday OMG it was so hard I nearly quit after 17mins but kept going. My throat today feels like Ive...

Hi Im just starting the c25k. I did my first session yesterday OMG it was so har...

chrissy42

•9 years ago

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W2R3 Completed!

Great run/walk this morning. Felt so much fresher and my legs felt lighter and full of running. Just mapped my distance and 4.02km completed. That's not bad...

Great run/walk this morning. Felt so much fresher and my legs felt lighter and f...

Fraz73

Graduate•9 years ago

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App/garmin/fitbit HELP!!!!

I have been using the run keeper app on my phone but I need a new phone and am training for a HM. Would I be better investing in a garmin?? Please let me know...

I have been using the run keeper app on my phone but I need a new phone and am t...

happyharris

Graduate•9 years ago

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The beauty of slow jogging

Before we left home for our holiday, I decided that for the next few months, I would do nothing but slow running at a conversational pace (apart from a weekly...

Before we left home for our holiday, I decided that for the next few months, I w...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

11 Replies

Running in the desert

Well - I have to admit that it is weird kind of desert. On one side of the road are fascinatingly different and luxurious houses with their designed desert...

Well - I have to admit that it is weird kind of desert. On one side of the road ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

Running like the wind - running in the wind

What an odd run. Today I was cross- so I thought I would escape for a nice 5k at lunch time. I still walk the first 5 mins - so first km. is always slow I...

What an odd run. Today I was cross- so I thought I would escape for a nice 5k a...

Juliejam

Graduate•9 years ago

2 Replies

Starting again (again!)

I've tried to start C25K a few times and not got past week 1, but have finally got a grip and am determined that this is the last time I start again! Bring it...

I've tried to start C25K a few times and not got past week 1, but have finally g...

Dietcokeaddict

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Doom and Gloom

Since my run on Monday my right hip/thigh still strangely achey after I've been sitting still for a while. Get twinges when I get up and walk - no massive pain...

Since my run on Monday my right hip/thigh still strangely achey after I've been ...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

BHF Tower Of London Run - First Ever 10k

So it was today. As many of you will know I hadn't run for almost 3 weeks because of the Achilles problem, so hardly good preparation because it meant I hadn't...

So it was today. As many of you will know I hadn't run for almost 3 weeks becaus...

5kOrBust

Graduate•9 years ago

37 Replies

B2 10k Week 4 run 2 aka battling windy gremlins!

I know I've said it a few times here recently, but I hate running in windy weather! But tonight was my running night, so off I toddled dutifully. Bah. Tried...

I know I've said it a few times here recently, but I hate running in windy weath...

RainbowC

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

Smashed 10K again with records :)

Well hello C25k ers. Been a while but been busy. It's getting lighter now and warmer so have to dedicate some time to pinny now as well (that's my pinarello...

Well hello C25k ers. Been a while but been busy. It's getting lighter now and wa...

Jase44

Graduate•9 years ago

24 Replies

For Sparkyifhungry: what the heck are these part 2 ????

My husband showed me these yesterday! I think I do actually want 'a go' with them but I don't think I would buy them to run in!!!!

My husband showed me these yesterday! I think I do actually want 'a go' with the...

goonkeepgoing

Graduate•9 years ago

16 Replies

Someone kick me up the bum please

I've lost momentum on my running. I had to stop about four weeks ago because of my back. I went to the back man who pretty much sorted it for me, ran 3...

I've lost momentum on my running. I had to stop about four weeks ago because ...

Debih191

Graduate•9 years ago

10 Replies

R1Wk2

I did it! The better control over the breathing is making a huge difference! Right knee was hurting a bit but felt better towards the end - although the last...

I did it! The better control over the breathing is making a huge difference! Rig...

mellyboobah

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Starting again

Well after countless injuries I have decided that now is the time to start again so did week one run one tonight managed to persuade my daughter to start with...

Well after countless injuries I have decided that now is the time to start again...

Juski

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2015

Well - I did it!!!

Week 7 Run 2 imminent

W9 R2 - tick

Overweight 50 something - WK1R3 complete!

10k out of the window and all running for at least 6 weeks :(

week 9 /run 3 completed!!!

The stupidity of the ------

Sad few days

The kick up the bum worked - I did it!

Week 8 run 2 - phew

Over the 5.3 hurdle

Back on the Plan

Chrissy

Gremlins? What gremlins??

Crashed to the floor

New starter

W2R3 Completed!

App/garmin/fitbit HELP!!!!

The beauty of slow jogging

Running in the desert

Running like the wind - running in the wind

Starting again (again!)

Doom and Gloom

BHF Tower Of London Run - First Ever 10k

B2 10k Week 4 run 2 aka battling windy gremlins!

Smashed 10K again with records :)

For Sparkyifhungry: what the heck are these part 2 ????

Someone kick me up the bum please

R1Wk2

Starting again

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