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Yayyyyyy week 5 done

Not much else to say really apart from the fact that I'm feeling very chuffed with myself 😊 Was up and out the door at 6.45 am and running my little legs off....

Not much else to say really apart from the fact that I'm feeling very chuffed wi...

MotherGoose

Graduate•9 years ago

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New runner

Hi, I've just finished my first run of week 2. really proud of myself for getting through it. I'm hoping joining this community will help me stick at it.

Hi, I've just finished my first run of week 2. really proud of myself for getti...

promrun

•9 years ago

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Just joined

Encourage by a friend so here I am with a target of a BIG birthday coming up and a healthier lifestyle 😃

Encourage by a friend so here I am with a target of a BIG birthday coming up and...

Graduate2011

•9 years ago

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Wk4 done!

Hoorah, hoorah, wk 4 completed and week 5 beckoning on Saturday morning. The last run of week 4 was so much easier than the first...think I might even be...

Hoorah, hoorah, wk 4 completed and week 5 beckoning on Saturday morning. The las...

Reidy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Pain in foot

Right not happy half marathon in about two weeks and I just got pain in foot right foot on right side in about the middle does not hurt to touch or press just...

Right not happy half marathon in about two weeks and I just got pain in foot rig...

sonic1

•9 years ago

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Slow is best!!

We say it all the time go slowly, then we try to beat our times and on my runs I was telling myself lets just get this over with, the quicker you go the sooner...

We say it all the time go slowly, then we try to beat our times and on my runs I...

Vixchile

Graduate•9 years ago

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W1R1

I have just completed day 1 of the c25k programme and i really enjoyed it. Legs ache a bit so might need to spend more time on the warm up. A question - do...

I have just completed day 1 of the c25k programme and i really enjoyed it. Legs ...

crazycatwoman

•9 years ago

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W6R2 rushed and ruined!

I was pretty convinced all day that I wasn't in the mood for this run tonight but got home and decided if I sat down Id not bother getting up again and I would...

I was pretty convinced all day that I wasn't in the mood for this run tonight bu...

onion_surfer

•9 years ago

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W3R2 done! Whoopee!!!

Weather changeable..I used the treadmill today ..a change is as good as a rest! 'Who said that I wonder' .. So one step closer ..tired as on night shift but...

Weather changeable..I used the treadmill today ..a change is as good as a rest! ...

Fran04

•9 years ago

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c25k week 3 Calf Pain

Hi I am new here. One of my friends who started from here and doing 10k recommended here. I am in week 3 and the most difficult hurdle is my calves. they hurt...

Hi I am new here. One of my friends who started from here and doing 10k recommen...

rhythem28

Graduate•9 years ago

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w9r2...

I'm writing this to procrastinate whilst I wait for the latest shower to pass before I leave for my w9r2... It's been raining on and off all day in Edinburgh...

I'm writing this to procrastinate whilst I wait for the latest shower to pass be...

qobsmith

Graduate•9 years ago

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Knee Fear

I've had almost 2 weeks off after finishing W3R3 with bad knee pain. With rest, ice and anti inflammatory drugs they're almost back to normal again. Would...

I've had almost 2 weeks off after finishing W3R3 with bad knee pain. With rest,...

LordBarrington

•9 years ago

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So proud of myself!

I had to post as I really am pleased with myself! Just completed wk3 and found it not too bad! When I started wk1 I was so breathless after running for 60...

I had to post as I really am pleased with myself! Just completed wk3 and found i...

skinnynet

•9 years ago

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Getting back into it ... or 'the return of the plog-dog!'

Well, having graduated last November, I then had 4 weeks off because of illness and Christmas (poor excuse but there it is!), got back into it in January, then...

Well, having graduated last November, I then had 4 weeks off because of illness ...

Kellywillow

Graduate•9 years ago

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More running at altitude

I have managed to get in two early morning runs in a row. - this time in Custer State Park, South Dakota at 4700 feet. They were only slow easy 40 minute runs....

I have managed to get in two early morning runs in a row. - this time in Custer ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Finished week 4!!

So run 3 was much easier than run 2 and I am so chuffed!! I'd go so far as to say that I really enjoyed it, even the 5 minute runs! What a beautiful morning, I...

So run 3 was much easier than run 2 and I am so chuffed!! I'd go so far as to sa...

sandirm

Graduate•9 years ago

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My latest running gear - a small ladies' hand bag

I've got a nice running belt which keeps sitting on my hips exactly where I want it mile after mile after mile. It never rubs, it never falls down or rides up....

I've got a nice running belt which keeps sitting on my hips exactly where I want...

Tomas

Graduate•9 years ago

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Nailed W1 R3!

What a difference from my last attempt and my first run. My unco-ordinated body was more relaxed, less horrified and bewildered and like, "WHAT ARE YOU...

What a difference from my last attempt and my first run. My unco-ordinated body ...

hopelessCause

•9 years ago

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I did it 😀

I finally finished W9R3 a few minutes ago. Just had to say straight away before doing anything else, I am so pleased with myself. 😀😀😀. What do I do about...

I finally finished W9R3 a few minutes ago. Just had to say straight away before ...

Angie-Tap

Graduate•9 years ago

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Virtual Quest

We will have to start thinking of a new one soon we are nearly at the end of this one.

We will have to start thinking of a new one soon we are nearly at the end of thi...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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My firstest 10K ever

It wasn't a good start - only had about 2 and half hours of sleep, and I really had to push myself to get out the door this morning. But I'm pleased that I did...

It wasn't a good start - only had about 2 and half hours of sleep, and I really ...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

25 Replies

Race entries and garmin FR10 up for sale :)

Hi everyone, been very quiet on the running front for me recently. I got engaged (total surprise!!!) on the flight out to our holiday at the end of April and...

Hi everyone, been very quiet on the running front for me recently. I got engage...

sidbetty

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

Hello.

Hello all, hope you're all doing well! I need motivate, I've stopped running for a couple of months as I've been poorly, then the 2 year old poorly then me and...

Hello all, hope you're all doing well! I need motivate, I've stopped running for...

Katiej75

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Running dreams

Last night I had the most vivid dream. There were a few of us getting ready to start the 2016 Winter run. In the dream I could run like a gazelle and I felt...

Last night I had the most vivid dream. There were a few of us getting ready to ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

Parkrun to aim for!

Now my confidence has increased, the blood pressure has dropped and my clothes feel so much better I decided to set myself a new goal - I'm now aiming to enter...

Now my confidence has increased, the blood pressure has dropped and my clothes f...

helkin

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Feeling guilty

I was meant to run with my housemate this morning but the weather was horrendous! We instantly opted to go back to sleep but today is meant to be the first day...

I was meant to run with my housemate this morning but the weather was horrendous...

lucieiecul

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Week 6 run 2 done

Ok, I am an old timer on this one. Last year I started Couch to 5K and went as far as week 7. I should add that I injured myself from about week 2 and kept...

Ok, I am an old timer on this one. Last year I started Couch to 5K and went as f...

blunta

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Podcasts or apps for C25k+ On iphone

I've tried to download the next podcasts but my iPhone directs me to iTunes then nothing happens & nothing loads - any suggestions?

I've tried to download the next podcasts but my iPhone directs me to iTunes then...

Slummy_Mummy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 9 or 15!

I have made it week 9 run 1 today. Taken longer for various reasons but I am still amazed at myself. I am 53 and never ever thought I could run or least jog....

I have made it week 9 run 1 today. Taken longer for various reasons but I am sti...

Hidden

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Finished week 5!

I am so thoroughly enjoying this so far. As I'm currently job hunting, it's really given me a lot of satisfaction to be working towards something, I think...

I am so thoroughly enjoying this so far. As I'm currently job hunting, it's real...

bcerinpjs

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2015

Yayyyyyy week 5 done

New runner

Just joined

Wk4 done!

Pain in foot

Slow is best!!

W1R1

W6R2 rushed and ruined!

W3R2 done! Whoopee!!!

c25k week 3 Calf Pain

w9r2...

Knee Fear

So proud of myself!

Getting back into it ... or 'the return of the plog-dog!'

More running at altitude

Finished week 4!!

My latest running gear - a small ladies' hand bag

Nailed W1 R3!

I did it 😀

Virtual Quest

My firstest 10K ever

Race entries and garmin FR10 up for sale :)

Hello.

Running dreams

Parkrun to aim for!

Feeling guilty

Week 6 run 2 done

Podcasts or apps for C25k+ On iphone

Week 9 or 15!

Finished week 5!

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