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Found my average pace today

W6r1 i tracked my average running pace today. Using the runkeeper app. Im a bit disapointed that i ran at a 14min/pm but on the other hand ive never been able...

W6r1 i tracked my average running pace today. Using the runkeeper app. Im a bit ...

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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W5R3 - ouch!

Just finished my w5r3 and chuffed to say I named it without stopping. It was hard work, but a great feeling hearing Laura announce the 20 minutes was up. The...

Just finished my w5r3 and chuffed to say I named it without stopping. It was har...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Hello from newbie

Hi everyone, just a quick hello to all you lovely runners and runners-to-be. I started this journey six weeks ago. Like many of you, I'd never thought I'd be...

Hi everyone, just a quick hello to all you lovely runners and runners-to-be. I s...

arracka

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3R1 did it! Whoopee...

Thats w3r1 completed...it went fast! Didnt think could do 3 minutes run but kept going! fran (Come on peskymouse and every one ...you can do it). thank you all...

Thats w3r1 completed...it went fast! Didnt think could do 3 minutes run but kept...

Fran04

•9 years ago

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Fitbit, a garmin vivofit, jawbone

Which is best? Hubs is getting me one for my birthday, i would like a nice lightweight one on my wrist, one that counts steps and does the sleep watching...

Which is best? Hubs is getting me one for my birthday, i would like a nice light...

Bra_1977

Graduate•9 years ago

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Breathing

Can anyone give me advice on breathing while running. My husband and I have been using the app but there are a couple of hills in the park that we go to and I...

Can anyone give me advice on breathing while running. My husband and I have bee...

mcgurranhouse

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk9 R1

How can it be easier to run for 30 mins than it is for 28? Had a bad attack of the gremlins all last week. They kept on asking 'what's the point of this?' Even...

How can it be easier to run for 30 mins than it is for 28? Had a bad attack of t...

Inspirus

Graduate•9 years ago

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Last podcast run

I just found the forum after completing all but 1 of the runs. I do my final run tonight. It's all on the treadmill though, so I need to increase the incline...

I just found the forum after completing all but 1 of the runs. I do my final run...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Day 1

Day 1, oh my gosh I am so unfit. I really struggled to do all the 60 seconds of running, instead I power walked the last two running parts. I do feel good in...

Day 1, oh my gosh I am so unfit. I really struggled to do all the 60 seconds of ...

Eddie-1

•9 years ago

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Pain in the back of my leg

Hi all, Finished week 7 run 1 this morning (still can't believe I'm doing it) and whilst I am really pleased with my progress - managing sub 10 minute miles...

Hi all, Finished week 7 run 1 this morning (still can't believe I'm doing it) ...

snowlamb

Graduate•9 years ago

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W9 R2 was.. meh.

After almost a week off running today I braced myself for the second 30minutes run. However, I found that it took forever to reach halfway and when it did, I...

After almost a week off running today I braced myself for the second 30minutes r...

jelly_b

Graduate•9 years ago

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Thought I'd check in and ask how everyone is doing?

There's probably no-one left who was around when I did it but you never know. Also it's good to read a few posts and see the same old fears and triumphs...

There's probably no-one left who was around when I did it but you never know. Al...

Fingalo

Graduate•9 years ago

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Another 5k done😆

Another 5k ran yesterday. Still can't believe I'm doing this, I know I keep repeating myself. Going to sign up for the pretty mudder next year. Not sure...

Another 5k ran yesterday. Still can't believe I'm doing this, I know I keep repe...

Niknok01

Graduate•9 years ago

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Swelling

Started week two and my knees were swollen when I'd finished. Any advice?

mrsb58

Graduate•9 years ago

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Bupa London 10k

Warning, this is a bit of a long one.... So, as you might be able to see from the attached photo, I had a good time at the 10k today... that was just past 9k...

Warning, this is a bit of a long one.... So, as you might be able to see from t...

Wristy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 5 shout out

Just a quick post to say hi to everyone who will be doing Week 5 this week. I've got the first run under my belt (I do each one twice to make sure it's not a...

Just a quick post to say hi to everyone who will be doing Week 5 this week. I've...

Prune

•9 years ago

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W4R1

Did w4r1 this morning - not as bad as I expected! :)

mcgurranhouse

Graduate•9 years ago

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Amazing feeling! Graduated!!

Woo hoo! Graduated!! Felt amazing especially after a few "bumps in the road" and being far from a natural born runner! Great app without which I would not...

Woo hoo! Graduated!! Felt amazing especially after a few "bumps in the road" and...

Jojosinc

Graduate•9 years ago

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Ran 10 miles tonight :-) love how running lifts my spirits :-D

Haven't had chance to post for a while BUT I have been running - and it's kept me sane through eldest daughter's options choices, youngest daughter's SATS,...

Haven't had chance to post for a while BUT I have been running - and it's kept m...

Potty

Graduate•9 years ago

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W9r3 I did it :-D

Thank you to everyone on here who has put up with my moaning and self doubt. I did W9r3 tonight. It feels great to know I just finished something I never...

Thank you to everyone on here who has put up with my moaning and self doubt. I d...

cmcadams

Graduate•9 years ago

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Cow pats and more running club antics

So another great run with my local running club tonight and yes more pat dodging!! Think we must have covered 4 or 5 miles so was quite pleased although still...

So another great run with my local running club tonight and yes more pat dodging...

jules50

Graduate•9 years ago

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Nearly there

Started W9R1 on Saturday, so completed R2 today ran 32 mins to make up for stopping for traffic on country lanes. If everything goes well I should be...

Started W9R1 on Saturday, so completed R2 today ran 32 mins to make up for stopp...

Angie-Tap

Graduate•9 years ago

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5k at last!

Yay well today was my first run since graduating friday and i have only been covering 4k in the 30 mins so thought if the run felt good i would try to push on...

Yay well today was my first run since graduating friday and i have only been cov...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Back in my stride

Second post injury run this evening. A week 2 run. I even threw in an extra 90 second run at the end, as I was still pretty far from my finish point, just to...

Second post injury run this evening. A week 2 run. I even threw in an extra 90 ...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Playing with my cadence... I can recommend it.

Whether you are just starting out in C25K or a seasoned pro, all the running guru's recommend a high cadence (step count) and if possible getting up to 180...

Whether you are just starting out in C25K or a seasoned pro, all the running gur...

AndyD

Graduate•9 years ago

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Fear of week 3

I'm a bit scared of week 3. I plan to do my first weeks run this Wednesday. Today I finished week 2 and I plan to take a gentle walk ran tomorrow. To......

I'm a bit scared of week 3. I plan to do my first weeks run this Wednesday. T...

Peskymousie

•9 years ago

24 Replies

The horror! The horror!

Am very sensibly resting my minor ligament tear by keeping my mileage down during the week, so in order not to lose condition I have devised a hybrid...

Am very sensibly resting my minor ligament tear by keeping my mileage down durin...

Rignold

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Star chart!

You can tell I am a teacher - after our first week of running I printed out running charts for my daughter and I and we have gold stars to stick on our...

You can tell I am a teacher - after our first week of running I printed out runn...

Pip66

Graduate•9 years ago

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Race Report: Bayer Newbury 10km

It was fantastic. An absolute blast, folks cheering us on as we went through the centre of Newbury, out into the countryside, and back near the Kennet and Avon...

It was fantastic. An absolute blast, folks cheering us on as we went through the...

MarkyD

Graduate•9 years ago

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Did W4R2 this morning!!!!

Was a bit nervous about it, given I was so happy with r1 on Saturday, but it was fine (with hindsight! At the time it was pretty tough though!). Had my 15...

Was a bit nervous about it, given I was so happy with r1 on Saturday, but it was...

sandirm

Graduate•9 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2015

Found my average pace today

W5R3 - ouch!

Hello from newbie

W3R1 did it! Whoopee...

Fitbit, a garmin vivofit, jawbone

Breathing

Wk9 R1

Last podcast run

Day 1

Pain in the back of my leg

W9 R2 was.. meh.

Thought I'd check in and ask how everyone is doing?

Another 5k done😆

Swelling

Bupa London 10k

Week 5 shout out

W4R1

Amazing feeling! Graduated!!

Ran 10 miles tonight :-) love how running lifts my spirits :-D

W9r3 I did it :-D

Cow pats and more running club antics

Nearly there

5k at last!

Back in my stride

Playing with my cadence... I can recommend it.

Fear of week 3

The horror! The horror!

Star chart!

Race Report: Bayer Newbury 10km

Did W4R2 this morning!!!!

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