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Whatever happened to yipeeeeee!!!

Posted last night aboutbthe dreaded w5r3. But my post has gone missing!!! I will try and recapture the spirit of the post again tonight..Set off as usual...

Posted last night aboutbthe dreaded w5r3. But my post has gone missing!!! I w...

grahammargaret

Graduate•9 years ago

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W5R2 - did it!

Very chuffed with myself tonight. Last week I stopped short (very short) on W5R2 during the second 8 minute run then due to having a few days away I didn't...

Very chuffed with myself tonight. Last week I stopped short (very short) on W5R...

capitalgirl

•9 years ago

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W5R3 sunshine

Enjoyed the 20 min run, without the walking breaks, it seemed to go quicker, and also the bonus of sunshine

Enjoyed the 20 min run, without the walking breaks, it seemed to go quicker, and...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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W1r3...again

Hi guys. I'm after a bit of advice. Ive done week one twice now and I'm unsure what to do next. I am overweight, a lot overweight, about 21 stone. I can...

Hi guys. I'm after a bit of advice. Ive done week one twice now and I'm unsure w...

Gscale2000

•9 years ago

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Up to 28 minutes

Haven't posted in a while. So I thought I'd do a quick update. So after starting this on my own (for the 3rd time) I got to week 4 and then joined a c25k...

Haven't posted in a while. So I thought I'd do a quick update. So after starti...

Fiddler71

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 1 first timer

I still have a smile on my face

Jane118

•9 years ago

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R1Wk6

What a weird run. I was really tired when I got home from work today, it took every ounce of will power to get out of the door - I think it will be better...

What a weird run. I was really tired when I got home from work today, it took ev...

mellyboobah

•9 years ago

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Boom - w5r3 done!

I did it - yay! During the run I felt good, legs moving well and wasn't out of breath. Trouble is after my run the outside of my left ankle started to hurt...

I did it - yay! During the run I felt good, legs moving well and wasn't out of ...

sandro

•9 years ago

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W6R1: some thoughts

So I was running along tonight, thinking thoughts (which is an improvement on weeks 1-4 when I was just waiting for it to end). And I was thinking about the...

So I was running along tonight, thinking thoughts (which is an improvement on we...

Prune

•9 years ago

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Hm

Well I think I totally nut's not enough training and no 5k no 10 k straight to him got a feeling I might be walking some :)

Well I think I totally nut's not enough training and no 5k no 10 k straight to h...

sonic1

•9 years ago

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Why

Why is it I just get into my stride and feel comfortable and Laura says it's time to stop. Lol 😃😃. Just tried the c25k+ stamina pod cast. Not sure I kept to...

Why is it I just get into my stride and feel comfortable and Laura says it's tim...

Angie-Tap

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Granny Jen inspiring 20 somethings!

I am amazed that this 56year old grandmother has inspired her 20 something work colleagues to take up C25K. They have been so surprised at the change in me...

I am amazed that this 56year old grandmother has inspired her 20 something work...

jenman1

Graduate•9 years ago

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W1r1

Is that what you call it? Yes completed my first session. Lessons learnt - need new trainers... The 1990 something Nike Airs just aren't up to it, need...

Is that what you call it? Yes completed my first session. Lessons learnt - need...

Loopyjules

•9 years ago

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Finished week 6!

Thank you for the motivation from everyone yesterday, it was very helpful to have in my mind while running! Completed week 6 this morning, 25 mins constant...

Thank you for the motivation from everyone yesterday, it was very helpful to hav...

CIH147

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk4R1 done

Proud of myself for running 16mins didn't think that was possible but I did it however, the top of my leg is sore and stifff hope it eases for Saturdays round 2

Proud of myself for running 16mins didn't think that was possible but I did it h...

lindar383

Graduate•9 years ago

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longest run yet... but still slow!

Hello all what a day to do a long run!!! a bit too hot for running, however I jogged for 42:55, 5 minutes longer than last time. I am still slow only covered...

Hello all what a day to do a long run!!! a bit too hot for running, however I j...

sbrown1264

Graduate•9 years ago

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A change is as good as a rest

I read a lot of posts on here of people suffering with leg injuries of one type or another. May I make a suggestion, its good advice not to run in the same...

I read a lot of posts on here of people suffering with leg injuries of one type ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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First steps

Buy new running top - check Buy new running leggings - check Download c25k app - check Find songs to play - check Pack everything in small gym bag -check Lock...

Buy new running top - check Buy new running leggings - check Download c25k app -...

Gillybob62

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Hamstring problems - Week 7

As someone totally new to running I had been feeling so proud of myself working through the weeks and then last Friday my right hamstring felt really tight...

As someone totally new to running I had been feeling so proud of myself working ...

Run40

•9 years ago

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it's a new shoes post!

Check these babies out :) If you are a bit overweight like myself, I would recommend the Saucony Triumph series - these are the third lot I've had (change...

Check these babies out :) If you are a bit overweight like myself, I would reco...

andrewhagger

Graduate•9 years ago

15 Replies

Just started!!

Day 2, week 1. Actually enjoying it!!! I ache, I ran into a wire fence and I got chased by a dog but all good! 😂

Day 2, week 1. Actually enjoying it!!! I ache, I ran into a wire fence and I got...

Escthelock

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Long runs and food

A slightly dodgy run I had yesterday prompted me to look into and think about what I'm eating as a runner. I've only been running a few months, but my fitness...

A slightly dodgy run I had yesterday prompted me to look into and think about wh...

Steve_L

Graduate•9 years ago

33 Replies

Facebook

I graduated yesterday and was so happy it had to go on Facebook I have already from that post inspired 3 friends who straight away downloaded the podcasts I...

I graduated yesterday and was so happy it had to go on Facebook I have already f...

ridingstar

Graduate•9 years ago

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Bad run...

Wow. I'd heard of the "bad run" phenomena, but only had my first yesterday. It was a glorious day and I'd had plenty of rest since my début race (thanks to...

Wow. I'd heard of the "bad run" phenomena, but only had my first yesterday. It...

qobsmith

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

Second 10K - 3:33 faster and 4 new records

Good morning C25K-ers! Having graduated from the Bluefin B210K plan on Tuesday, I set out for a run this morning intending to do at least an hour and to maybe...

Good morning C25K-ers! Having graduated from the Bluefin B210K plan on Tuesday,...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

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High Blood pressure helped by running

Have just read the article posted by Andrew Watson, about how running has helped his high blood pressure. Some years ago I was diagnosed with high bp, but now...

Have just read the article posted by Andrew Watson, about how running has helped...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2 Done :)

Alf the dog and I were up at 5.30 to finish week 2 - and I'm chuffed to bits! Other than some pretty sore calf muscles, I'm surprising myself with every...

Alf the dog and I were up at 5.30 to finish week 2 - and I'm chuffed to bits! O...

mum_of_3

Graduate•9 years ago

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Focused and ready to go for it!

I'm a busy single mum and full time shift worker, currently at end of first year of a degree. I suffer with Lupus, which is a struggle at the moment. I need...

I'm a busy single mum and full time shift worker, currently at end of first year...

Loopyjules

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Is Running More Popular

Is it just that we are runners we notice more runners? I counted 18 runners on my commute through Cambridge this morning :)

Is it just that we are runners we notice more runners? I counted 18 runners on ...

millwalki8

Graduate•9 years ago

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just did w5r3!

And it was fine!! This was the first one I did off-site (without Laura) mainly because I really needed some music on the 20 min run, to stop me counting (which...

And it was fine!! This was the first one I did off-site (without Laura) mainly b...

sandirm

Graduate•9 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2015

Whatever happened to yipeeeeee!!!

W5R2 - did it!

W5R3 sunshine

W1r3...again

Up to 28 minutes

Week 1 first timer

R1Wk6

Boom - w5r3 done!

W6R1: some thoughts

Hm

Why

Granny Jen inspiring 20 somethings!

W1r1

Finished week 6!

Wk4R1 done

longest run yet... but still slow!

A change is as good as a rest

First steps

Hamstring problems - Week 7

it's a new shoes post!

Just started!!

Long runs and food

Facebook

Bad run...

Second 10K - 3:33 faster and 4 new records

High Blood pressure helped by running

Week 2 Done :)

Focused and ready to go for it!

Is Running More Popular

just did w5r3!

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