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W5R3 - tick!

Phew! Hard work but I managed it, thankfully. I wasn't really in the mood for it today but I like to start new weeks on a Saturday so I had little choice....

Phew! Hard work but I managed it, thankfully. I wasn't really in the mood for ...

Keep_on_going

Graduate•9 years ago

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Finished week 1

So I'm new here, and I just finished week 1. I thought it wouldn't be nearly as difficult as I found it to be, but I'm proud of myself for finishing it. I'm...

So I'm new here, and I just finished week 1. I thought it wouldn't be nearly as ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Week 7

Second run of week 7. I did as Laura suggested and pushed myself for the last minute. I was sure I could not do it but I did. I can't believe I still had...

Second run of week 7. I did as Laura suggested and pushed myself for the last mi...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Fitbit Flex?

A friend bought me a Fitbit Flex for my birthday a month ago and today was the first time I've used it (had a bit of trouble syncing it to my ancient iPhone...

A friend bought me a Fitbit Flex for my birthday a month ago and today was the f...

lucieiecul

•9 years ago

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I've Done it :) :)

Finally after putting it off on Sunday due to tummy bug I completed W9R3 and with my normal sprint for the last minute :) I am so happy want to tell the world...

Finally after putting it off on Sunday due to tummy bug I completed W9R3 and wit...

ridingstar

Graduate•9 years ago

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Husband's new shoes

A new runner needs new shoes, so took husband to Alexandra Sports and bought him these little beauties. Men's version of Brooks Adrenaline GTS 15s

A new runner needs new shoes, so took husband to Alexandra Sports and bought him...

Coddfish

Graduate•9 years ago

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What happened?

I'm feeling really defeated today. Week 8 run 2 and so far it's all gone really well. But today I just couldn't do it. I had no energy at all and only managed...

I'm feeling really defeated today. Week 8 run 2 and so far it's all gone really...

notoldyet

Graduate•9 years ago

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Feeling chuffed 😊

Since I put a post on here a couple of weeks ago asking for a kick up the backside (which I duly received in the nicest possible way), I've managed to run...

Since I put a post on here a couple of weeks ago asking for a kick up the backsi...

MotherGoose

Graduate•9 years ago

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Light headed

Does anyone else feel light headed after a run? I did a pb for 5k this morning and all day felt very light headed. I can't put it down to dehydration as I...

Does anyone else feel light headed after a run? I did a pb for 5k this morning a...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Week 5 rubbish day!

Some of you may remember me posting last year, but there's a lot of people on here who won't, so just letting you know - I started the programme last year...

Some of you may remember me posting last year, but there's a lot of people on he...

Camperfan

•9 years ago

6 Replies

What is this number I see before me?

Those of you who are wearily familiar with my posts will now that part from endlessly going on about squats, I am also legendarily slow, and quite happy with...

Those of you who are wearily familiar with my posts will now that part from endl...

Rignold

•9 years ago

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...I ran naked😊😊

....well not really but...I decided to try and run without music, garmin or someone telling me ( not the lovely Laura) in a sharpish tone that I still had 1...

....well not really but...I decided to try and run without music, garmin or some...

pot58

Graduate•9 years ago

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I did it W5r3 !

I started C25k after having a baby to try and up my fitness and lose weight. Ive always had the fear of W5R3 but I am proud to say I completed it this...

I started C25k after having a baby to try and up my fitness and lose weight. Iv...

AOB82

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Final Run - Week Six

Hello, new here but I'm finishing week six tomorrow! Just looking for a little motivation to do the final run as it seems so daunting!!!

Hello, new here but I'm finishing week six tomorrow! Just looking for a little ...

CIH147

Graduate•9 years ago

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I'M FEELING LOST

HI there I'm new in here, i have been told by the doctor i need to loose weight for health reasons. I started walking every day, but i would like to start...

HI there I'm new in here, i have been told by the doctor i need to loose weight ...

Nanda-

•9 years ago

25 Replies

Made it to week 7...How!? lol

Hi all, by some miracle me and my other half have made it here and tonight we start week 7. We are trialling taking one of the dogs with us too tonight (the...

Hi all, by some miracle me and my other half have made it here and tonight we st...

slowmover

Graduate•9 years ago

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What speed do you run/jog?

Hi all, I've just completed wk4r2 and just wondered how fast people go? I use the treadmill and have not braved the outside yet so its sometimes difficult to...

Hi all, I've just completed wk4r2 and just wondered how fast people go? I use th...

skinnynet

•9 years ago

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Intervals

I have tried a variety of interval approaches as part of my efforts to improve both stamina and pace. I have tried short sharp intervals - running as fast as...

I have tried a variety of interval approaches as part of my efforts to improve b...

Coddfish

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R2 glad I made it! ...

W4R2..whoopee! Did it!! After w4r1 didn't think could do it... One step closer... Hope you all have a good day.. Fran

W4R2..whoopee! Did it!! After w4r1 didn't think could do it... One step closer.....

Fran04

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Running and Cycling

Hi there, I have been running now since January and love the 5km runs I do 3 times a week. I used to walk on the other days, but recently have been looking at...

Hi there, I have been running now since January and love the 5km runs I do 3 tim...

mbardon

Graduate•9 years ago

10 Replies

Still going

Week 6 run 1 in the bag - have just come back from my week 6 run1 and I think it's starting to sink in that I might just be able to do this ! 6 weeks ago I...

Week 6 run 1 in the bag - have just come back from my week 6 run1 and I think it...

Beckyd71

Graduate•9 years ago

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W5 R1 and 22 degrees!

So, I started week 5 today, and knew it was going to be a hot day here in Spain, so was out at 7.40am. I didn't know what awaited me in Week 5, but after...

So, I started week 5 today, and knew it was going to be a hot day here in Spain,...

alijabu

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

If anyone runs for charity

Hi all i just wanted to say if anyone is looking for a charity to run for can I point you in the direction of "When you Wish Upon a Star" they have helped my...

Hi all i just wanted to say if anyone is looking for a charity to run for can I ...

Chris41968

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Finished week 8 - hard today!

This is my first post but I have been reading lots of posts here to keep me motivated - especially before my first "scary" 20 minute run! I finished week 8...

This is my first post but I have been reading lots of posts here to keep me moti...

Maldives4ever

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Back after Plantar fasciitis

I will be returning to running after a bout of plantar fasciitis (diagnosed by GP) and need advice on where to start from. I was told to swim and do yoga...

I will be returning to running after a bout of plantar fasciitis (diagnosed by G...

maryladyedwards

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Back to the start.

After 4 weeks of recovering from a swollen patella tendon after completing w3r3 I've started back on w1r1 again, and i'm glad i did, my knee was thankfully...

After 4 weeks of recovering from a swollen patella tendon after completing w3r3 ...

LordBarrington

•9 years ago

1 Reply

W2R2

I'm a few days behind on my running program having been on holiday last week, although I did go running twice round the lanes in Cornwall. So I did W2R2...

I'm a few days behind on my running program having been on holiday last week, al...

ukelady

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Beer Gut to 5k

My apologies for the dreadful picture which is part of a photograph that the (potentially) future Mrs. Balti snapped on a recent holiday. I really had no idea...

My apologies for the dreadful picture which is part of a photograph that the (po...

Usain_Balti

Graduate•9 years ago

68 Replies

Any older runners need inspiration?

I am going to stop whining and feeling embarrassed about my age and get on with it!...

I am going to stop whining and feeling embarrassed about my age and get on with ...

turnturtle

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

C25K - new pain every week?

Hi! So I am on week 2 of C25K and wanted to ask about muscle pain etc. I know it's very normal to experience pain when you start a new exercise regime...

Hi! So I am on week 2 of C25K and wanted to ask about muscle pain etc. I know i...

Rogueybear

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2015

W5R3 - tick!

Finished week 1

Week 7

Fitbit Flex?

I've Done it :) :)

Husband's new shoes

What happened?

Feeling chuffed 😊

Light headed

Week 5 rubbish day!

What is this number I see before me?

...I ran naked😊😊

I did it W5r3 !

Final Run - Week Six

I'M FEELING LOST

Made it to week 7...How!? lol

What speed do you run/jog?

Intervals

W4R2 glad I made it! ...

Running and Cycling

Still going

W5 R1 and 22 degrees!

If anyone runs for charity

Finished week 8 - hard today!

Back after Plantar fasciitis

Back to the start.

W2R2

Beer Gut to 5k

Any older runners need inspiration?

C25K - new pain every week?

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