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Zombies & Poodles

Well, where do I start. I haven't run much in the last couple of weeks (3 runs in 2 weeks) but I am back on track now. So yesterday I found Zombies, Run! and...

Well, where do I start. I haven't run much in the last couple of weeks (3 runs ...

PrincessStef

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4 r1- the whole five minutes

I've been lurking since I started the programme, and I finally feel that I've accomplished enough not to be laughed at in the changing rooms (school PE fear...

I've been lurking since I started the programme, and I finally feel that I've ac...

Carburettor

•9 years ago

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Just starting :)

Hi everyone, I've just finished my second run of week 1 :) Have never ran in public before, I knew that if I started the weight would start melting off but I'm...

Hi everyone, I've just finished my second run of week 1 :) Have never ran in pub...

LottieMitch

•9 years ago

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Nearly there!

Tonight I ran week9 run2. I can't believe I'm so close to finishing! On Saturday we do a park run with my running group and then have a graduation party. We...

Tonight I ran week9 run2. I can't believe I'm so close to finishing! On Saturda...

Fiddler71

Graduate•9 years ago

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Today's amusing conversation...

12 year old boy: Miss, this is a weird question but do you live in [name of my town]? My voice: Yes. My brain: oh rat bags, why are you asking me? Why do you...

12 year old boy: Miss, this is a weird question but do you live in [name of my t...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•9 years ago

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A WHOLE STONE!!!

Hey everyone!!! I got one the scales again today and discovered that I have lost, since beginning this weightloss journey, A WHOLE STONE!!! There have been...

Hey everyone!!! I got one the scales again today and discovered that I have lost...

abstracted_11

•9 years ago

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First post c25k run

I'm gutted with myself. I did my first post c25k run today and gave in too early towards the end. I ran for over 2 miles, but I regret stopping when I did -...

I'm gutted with myself. I did my first post c25k run today and gave in too early...

JennyM79

•9 years ago

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Did w6r3 then walked around Bushey Park

Got through w6r3, 25 mins non stop, felt tough on legs, but still had enough in the tank to up the pace over the last 30 secs, so am pleased. Then my friend...

Got through w6r3, 25 mins non stop, felt tough on legs, but still had enough in ...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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Life advice please!

After several months on the forum, and seeing all the wise words of wisdom and kindness being exchanged, I just wondered if anyone would be able to share what...

After several months on the forum, and seeing all the wise words of wisdom and k...

Prune

•9 years ago

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Speed and stamina

Hi, just a few thoughts on building on stamina post C25k. I graduated in Jan 15 and had tried parkrun in Nov 14 - did it as a run/walk in 42.20. After...

Hi, just a few thoughts on building on stamina post C25k. I graduated in Jan 15 ...

Girlyswot

Graduate•9 years ago

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GRADUATION!!!! Scream!!!!

Hi - well, as you can tell by the title of this post, I DID IT!!! Week 9 R 3 done. It was a bit warm here this evening so I took it steady but that is it,...

Hi - well, as you can tell by the title of this post, I DID IT!!! Week 9 R 3 do...

Pip66

Graduate•9 years ago

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W9 R3 done!!!!

So proud to graduate!!! Feeling much fitter and happier now, and I have lost 13lbs!!! (Combination of couch to 5k, walking and the NHS choices diet plan)....

So proud to graduate!!! Feeling much fitter and happier now, and I have lost 13...

quintana1

Graduate•9 years ago

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Think I'm on plateau or something

....maybe a promontory... or an erratic block :p I still haven't finished W2! I did R2 on Sunday and did a Fitness Pilates class on Monday morning that has...

....maybe a promontory... or an erratic block :p I still haven't finished W2! I...

hopelessCause

•9 years ago

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R2Wk7

Second very early morning run before work - quite like it - it gets it done for the day, but I'm really hungry all day and tired out by 3pm ha ha I came...

Second very early morning run before work - quite like it - it gets it done for ...

mellyboobah

•9 years ago

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Julie Song week 7

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jYSi42vopqk&feature=youtu.be If you really need it, here it is 😀👍

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jYSi42vopqk&feature=youtu.be If you really need i...

millwalki8

Graduate•9 years ago

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Beginning

anybody on the isle of Lewis (west side) on here

Habermas1

•9 years ago

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Wk5r3 and grinning from ear to ear!

Just had to post! Can't believe I ran for 20 mins without stopping! 5 weeks ago I could not breath after 60 seconds! I have the bug for running now and so...

Just had to post! Can't believe I ran for 20 mins without stopping! 5 weeks ago ...

skinnynet

•9 years ago

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Looking back over my first month of Marathon training

I'm signed up to the York Marathon in October, so there's still quite some time, but a month ago I decided to start training "for real" as opposed to just...

I'm signed up to the York Marathon in October, so there's still quite some time,...

Tomas

Graduate•9 years ago

24 Replies

Asic Training Plan Advice

I am following a Asic training plan for my HM in Sept and so far, so good as they have been reasonable distances and achievable paces. However, the runs...

I am following a Asic training plan for my HM in Sept and so far, so good as the...

AndyD

Graduate•9 years ago

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New PB :)

I took 2 rest days after my 18km run on Sunday. That was a new distance PB for me, long and slow :) So this morning at 6am I decided to do a run with the...

I took 2 rest days after my 18km run on Sunday. That was a new distance PB for ...

Zev1963

Graduate•9 years ago

19 Replies

Running with a baby

Anyone else doing c25k with a baby in tow? I've just finished week 6 run 1. I walk with my older son to nursery, then do my c25k session pushing my 4 month old...

Anyone else doing c25k with a baby in tow? I've just finished week 6 run 1. I wa...

GailLondon

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3R3 inches lost in all the wrong places😐

Do you know I have not lost 1 lb and the only places that I have lost inches is 1 1/2 from my boobs and 1/2 inch from the top of my arms??? Must be the way I m...

Do you know I have not lost 1 lb and the only places that I have lost inches is ...

Lunaeclipse

•9 years ago

6 Replies

My first 10k and some other stuff

I haven't posted for a while so I thought I would just give a quick(ish) progress report. First up, I ran my first 10k this morning. Since graduating 4 weeks...

I haven't posted for a while so I thought I would just give a quick(ish) progres...

Dunder2004

Graduate•9 years ago

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Returning from breast cancer - advice needed

I graduated a few months ago and almost straight away found that I had breast cancer, as a result of which I had a mastectomy and DIEP reconstruction which...

I graduated a few months ago and almost straight away found that I had breast ca...

mini_neon

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3r3 week 4 looks tough!

I have completed week 3 and added an extra 3 minute run on the end each run just to be rebellious 😋 week 4 looks tough but at least I'll be running on a beach...

I have completed week 3 and added an extra 3 minute run on the end each run just...

Lunaeclipse

•9 years ago

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Stamina anyone.......part 2

Thank you all for your feedback for the Stamina podcast. It's good to know we can help each other out when we have doubts. I've just got back from my first...

Thank you all for your feedback for the Stamina podcast. It's good to know we ca...

SoSurprised

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week1 run 3

Was thinking of putting run three off u nail tomorrow but I put my shoes on and walked out the gate, the first three runs were great . Bit stiff and sore now...

Was thinking of putting run three off u nail tomorrow but I put my shoes on and ...

Shireen59

Graduate•9 years ago

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Keep on running

Haven't been on here as use Face book more but often read how people are doing. Just to say keep going and keep trusting the programme. I started C25k on July...

Haven't been on here as use Face book more but often read how people are doing. ...

Mobo40runner

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Just finished week 2!

I'm so proud of myself; I just finished week 2. Overall I think I found it slightly easier than week 1, but that's probably just because I learned how to pace...

I'm so proud of myself; I just finished week 2. Overall I think I found it sligh...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Wk3 run3 : done

Well, thats wk 3 done with. On to week 4 with a big dose of hope! My weeknight runs definitley feel like harder work compared to my sunday morning one,...

Well, thats wk 3 done with. On to week 4 with a big dose of hope! My weeknig...

cFinn

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2015

Zombies & Poodles

W4 r1- the whole five minutes

Just starting :)

Nearly there!

Today's amusing conversation...

A WHOLE STONE!!!

First post c25k run

Did w6r3 then walked around Bushey Park

Life advice please!

Speed and stamina

GRADUATION!!!! Scream!!!!

W9 R3 done!!!!

Think I'm on plateau or something

R2Wk7

Julie Song week 7

Beginning

Wk5r3 and grinning from ear to ear!

Looking back over my first month of Marathon training

Asic Training Plan Advice

New PB :)

Running with a baby

W3R3 inches lost in all the wrong places😐

My first 10k and some other stuff

Returning from breast cancer - advice needed

W3r3 week 4 looks tough!

Stamina anyone.......part 2

Week1 run 3

Keep on running

Just finished week 2!

Wk3 run3 : done

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