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First run done...

Ok, so after a wee bit of procrastination, I've finally done W1R1 and I feel okay! I guess after getting the first one done, it's maintaining the routine.

Ok, so after a wee bit of procrastination, I've finally done W1R1 and I feel oka...

sargerino

•9 years ago

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MY DREAM RUN (LITERALLY)

The path was very muddy and I was heading towards Tesco's, running in my clobber and pushing a supermarket trolley. I was passing people who looked on with...

The path was very muddy and I was heading towards Tesco's, running in my clobber...

danzargo

Graduate•9 years ago

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Encouragment needed for W4 start!

Tomorrow I start week 4. I'm Not sure How II'm Going ToDo It Yet. While i have completed all the runs without giving up I haven't enjoyed the last 3 runs as...

Tomorrow I start week 4. I'm Not sure How II'm Going ToDo It Yet. While i have c...

NewDawn00

Graduate•9 years ago

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:( Motivation Flagging HELP!

I am doing the homework for week 3 at the mo - I have an arthritic hip and it is feeling a tad aggravated but also really struggled with the last 2 runs I've...

I am doing the homework for week 3 at the mo - I have an arthritic hip and it is...

VikkiHigg

Graduate•9 years ago

15 Replies

Time & distance

What do people use to track their distance against time? I'm currently using the podcasts on a treadmill, but after graduating when I can just run I want to...

What do people use to track their distance against time? I'm currently using the...

notoldyet

Graduate•9 years ago

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My own journey

I chose the name here ‘An average man’ cos that is what I feel like I am. Workwise, I am involved in improving people’s health and wellbeing on a daily basis,...

I chose the name here ‘An average man’ cos that is what I feel like I am. Workwi...

Anaverageman

Graduate•9 years ago

44 Replies

W9R1

Well I should have done this run on Monday but I've not been feeling too well. So today was the day to get it done. Still not feeling 100% but I've not ran for...

Well I should have done this run on Monday but I've not been feeling too well. S...

Niknok01

Graduate•9 years ago

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In my head

My thoughts over a 25 minute run go: 1 to 3 minutes "Oh yeah, this'll be easy.." Around 5 minutes "Can't do it, can't do it, can't do it, definitely wont...

My thoughts over a 25 minute run go: 1 to 3 minutes "Oh yeah, this'll be easy....

Randomlemony

•9 years ago

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Week 2, Run 2 :)

Well I opened the front door and the heavens opened so I promptly closed it again! Oops!! 20 minutes later tried again and the same thing happened, only this...

Well I opened the front door and the heavens opened so I promptly closed it agai...

sar1850

•9 years ago

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Rainy running

That was the first time I've run when it has not just been raining but properly tipping it down. And windy! But not cold so while I can hardly say it was fun,...

That was the first time I've run when it has not just been raining but properly ...

AllieG

Graduate•9 years ago

14 Replies

What the heck are these?

I can't stop looking at these, they just make me giggle. I'm drawn to them in a strange way- they are bizarre aren't they. Does anyone run in these. They just...

I can't stop looking at these, they just make me giggle. I'm drawn to them in a ...

Sparkyifhungry

Graduate•9 years ago

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Slowing up 😕

Well the weather wasn't as bad as i thought it was going to be so i went out this morning with the intention of running 5k, which i did, but wanted to improve...

Well the weather wasn't as bad as i thought it was going to be so i went out thi...

jules50

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R3 - My first 5K

As per the title, I ran my first 5K this morning. :) I set out during a break in the weather (the forecast is pretty foul here all day) but it was still quite...

As per the title, I ran my first 5K this morning. :) I set out during a break i...

Dunder2004

Graduate•9 years ago

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Timed 12min run

That was hard, but had to be done. I'm following a plan and today that called for a timed interval run for 12mins to see how far you could go. I've been...

That was hard, but had to be done. I'm following a plan and today that called fo...

Sparkyifhungry

Graduate•9 years ago

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Back on the horse after a year out

So I started C25K last year and got as far as week 4 run 3 but stopped as my shins and knees were screaming at me. I tried all sorts, got my gait analysed,...

So I started C25K last year and got as far as week 4 run 3 but stopped as my shi...

BordersDad71

•9 years ago

4 Replies

First 5 minutes

Why is the first five minutes of a run always the hardest?

Notquiteoverhill

Graduate•9 years ago

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R3Wk1

Well, run three was done on Monday...and I managed it much better than R2! R1 Wk2 due today - wont be able to do it until about 8pm, and i am aching! When I...

Well, run three was done on Monday...and I managed it much better than R2! R1 W...

mellyboobah

•9 years ago

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Sleep!!

I'm now due to start week 4 and suddenly noticing I'm very restless at night and dreaming about running!!!! Has anyone else had this??? I normally drop...

I'm now due to start week 4 and suddenly noticing I'm very restless at night and...

Slong090277

Graduate•9 years ago

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Where did the time go?!?

Before I posted my update, I read through some of the posts below and put my two pennith in, and I look at the time and it's been 35 mins!!! Got to dash to get...

Before I posted my update, I read through some of the posts below and put my two...

juju656

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Just nipping out for a quick run!

Who knew I would ever say that? Not me! But now I do, often, just nipping out for a little 30 minute run...From January newbie when week 1 was a real challenge...

Who knew I would ever say that? Not me! But now I do, often, just nipping out fo...

Northernspirit

Graduate•9 years ago

15 Replies

Taken the plunge

I always enjoyed the idea of running but always found the excuses why not to. Well with a free afternoon while wee one in nursery took the dog and laura guided...

I always enjoyed the idea of running but always found the excuses why not to. We...

Akirwin

•9 years ago

9 Replies

First park run done!!

Hi everyone, I've never posted on here before but I have followed a lot of your threads with interest. I started c25k about a year ago and then had some knee...

Hi everyone, I've never posted on here before but I have followed a lot of your ...

Fitforit75

Graduate•9 years ago

14 Replies

Getting out there

Everything seemed to be trying to put me off my run tonight. The weather (as many others have commented) was awful! Wind, rain, huge puddles, slippery paths...

Everything seemed to be trying to put me off my run tonight. The weather (as ma...

Pip66

Graduate•9 years ago

10 Replies

W6R2 - Done....

But as others have said, it was a bit tougher than I expected! Still, all interval runs done now and I'm really looking forward to running in single blocks of...

But as others have said, it was a bit tougher than I expected! Still, all interv...

Sandraj39

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

W3R3 Done!

I did it in the wind and the final three mins up a hill with wind blaring in my face!! If it wasn't for my friend encouraging me to keep going I think I...

I did it in the wind and the final three mins up a hill with wind blaring in my ...

Slong090277

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk2R1

Fabulous - we took the kids to the beach today as they had a cheeky day off due to teacher's strikes. I was wondering when I might fit in my first week 2 run -...

Fabulous - we took the kids to the beach today as they had a cheeky day off due ...

Reidy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Did w5r2 cause my sore throat??so many Q's???

I'm slightly worried woke up day after my run aches pains swollen glands that still aren't down :( it was a bit cool but not freezing has anyone else suffered...

I'm slightly worried woke up day after my run aches pains swollen glands that st...

Gordone4

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Laura said I'm a runner!

When I discovered this program, I didn't really hold out much hope for me. I knew it was designed for people who were complete beginners but I considered...

When I discovered this program, I didn't really hold out much hope for me. I kne...

rhodaskoda

Graduate•9 years ago

11 Replies

S P E E D

Did the speed podcast tonight. Welcome back lovely Laura. Nice graph on my Garmin Connect. Have fun all Speedy GF ;-)

Did the speed podcast tonight. Welcome back lovely Laura. Nice graph on my Garmi...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

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It was like a scene from a movie!

I did run 1 week 4 today. I had been apprehensive about doing the 5 minute runs. The first run I found difficult but the following ones became better. I got to...

I did run 1 week 4 today. I had been apprehensive about doing the 5 minute runs....

iceice_maybe

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2015

First run done...

MY DREAM RUN (LITERALLY)

Encouragment needed for W4 start!

:( Motivation Flagging HELP!

Time & distance

My own journey

W9R1

In my head

Week 2, Run 2 :)

Rainy running

What the heck are these?

Slowing up 😕

W8R3 - My first 5K

Timed 12min run

Back on the horse after a year out

First 5 minutes

R3Wk1

Sleep!!

Where did the time go?!?

Just nipping out for a quick run!

Taken the plunge

First park run done!!

Getting out there

W6R2 - Done....

W3R3 Done!

Wk2R1

Did w5r2 cause my sore throat??so many Q's???

Laura said I'm a runner!

S P E E D

It was like a scene from a movie!

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