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Me n Julie back together!

Haha! After a number of weeks on the IC I'm back! Been taking it easy doing 20 min runs for a couple of weeks but today "me n Julie" we reunited as I listened...

Haha! After a number of weeks on the IC I'm back! Been taking it easy doing 20 ...

Northernspirit

Graduate•9 years ago

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Mission completed!

Never in a million years did I ever think I would be saying it but......mission completed! I have successfully completed the couch to 5k in nine weeks and have...

Never in a million years did I ever think I would be saying it but......mission ...

123sasa

Graduate•9 years ago

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First Park Run tomorrow

Ok, so I graduated last week and only did one run this week going into the park run. I am heading to Wimpole Hall for my first park run so am quite nervous. I...

Ok, so I graduated last week and only did one run this week going into the park ...

blunta

Graduate•9 years ago

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Why ?

Am I actually looking forward to getting up at 5 am on a Saturday just so I can do my final week 1 run?! Somebody tell me I'm mad! Also can I just do a rest...

Am I actually looking forward to getting up at 5 am on a Saturday just so I can ...

jamsammich

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7R2. Literally turned a corner

After my dental mishap on the previous run, I set off with determination on run 2. I have a regular route and I've never made it past the crossroads before I...

After my dental mishap on the previous run, I set off with determination on run ...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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W5R3 - Yessss!!!!!!

As ever took a little effort to get out of the door on a Friday evening, but so pleased we did. Made sure we started steady, so we didn't run out of steam and...

As ever took a little effort to get out of the door on a Friday evening, but so ...

LittleOrchard

Graduate•9 years ago

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Why am I finding week 8 so HORRIBLE??

I have loved most of the other weeks and felt like I was getting stronger. But week 8 has been shell so far. I had to do r1 on a treadmill which I absolutely...

I have loved most of the other weeks and felt like I was getting stronger. But w...

sandirm

Graduate•9 years ago

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Sound familiar....

http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/the-25-golden-rules-of-running I was just reading this and thought it was a good article to share.

http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/the-25-golden-rules-of-running I was j...

Vixchile

Graduate•9 years ago

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Felt amazing....

W7D3 complete. Took an extra 5 minutes to warm up. Averaged just over 15 min/ mile including warmup and cool down walking bits. I've had a bit of burning...

W7D3 complete. Took an extra 5 minutes to warm up. Averaged just over 15 min/ ...

millerzj

•9 years ago

1 Reply

CODE RED.

My assistant who sits next to me in the office just opened a tub of Pringles. I can smell them. Oh god he's sitting with the lid off them just munching away....

My assistant who sits next to me in the office just opened a tub of Pringles. I ...

HanPanStrawberryJam

•9 years ago

26 Replies

Looking for some speed tips

Hey folks, I'm training to get into the police and to do that I need to be able to run 1.5 miles in 12-14 minutes (12 being the target and 14 being the cut...

Hey folks, I'm training to get into the police and to do that I need to be able ...

qobsmith

Graduate•9 years ago

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Breathing

I've just finished W3R2 and much as i try i cannot get the hang of the breathe in for 4 steps of the left leg breathe out for 4 steps of the left leg thing...

I've just finished W3R2 and much as i try i cannot get the hang of the breathe i...

LordBarrington

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Water bottles for running

Can anyone recommend a water bottle for running? Finding it uncomfortable carrying a sports bottle on long distances...

Can anyone recommend a water bottle for running? Finding it uncomfortable carryi...

quintana1

Graduate•9 years ago

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Post Grad Encouragement (and cake)

I don't get on here as much as I'd like at this time of year as I'm always away and usually somewhere without internet connection (not a complaint!!) But when...

I don't get on here as much as I'd like at this time of year as I'm always away ...

Sazzle44

Graduate•9 years ago

19 Replies

Emotional

Have managed to get behind with week 8 dur to constant hospital visits to see dad who was admitted suddenley. First one now done. This is the first one that i...

Have managed to get behind with week 8 dur to constant hospital visits to see da...

grahammargaret

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

Running with friends

Hi everyone It's been a while since I posted anything. I had a few backward steps nothing that a bit of patience wouldn't sort out. Anyhow I have a couple of...

Hi everyone It's been a while since I posted anything. I had a few backward ste...

AniaParky

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

And moving along

Now that I can do 30 minutes run without dying, I am slowly adding on minutes and this morning did an extra 10 minutes. So 40 minutes all told. I had decided...

Now that I can do 30 minutes run without dying, I am slowly adding on minutes an...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Overcoming fears

Hey everyone! I'm new! 2.5 years ago I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis after the birth of my second child and for a long time I was just so scared....

Hey everyone! I'm new! 2.5 years ago I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis a...

Mommy4two

•9 years ago

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W6R2 - best yet!!

As the title says. I absolutely loved tonight. I've seen posts about breathing and noticed graduates saying - it just clicked, and I now know what you all...

As the title says. I absolutely loved tonight. I've seen posts about breathing a...

Pen11

Graduate•9 years ago

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First Timer!

I'm just looking for some advice on walking/running speeds. I am doing C25K on a treadmill at home, and I've completed 2 Week 1 sessions. My treadmill is in...

I'm just looking for some advice on walking/running speeds. I am doing C25K on ...

jojoa1979

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Struggling

So I completed couch to 5k back in march which was good and my first 5k after completing took me just over 33 minutes. I then set myself the aim to try and...

So I completed couch to 5k back in march which was good and my first 5k after co...

Katie24601

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week3 Run1 completed today

Completed my week3 run1 today. This run is shorter than previous week, although ran 2X3 min runs.. the complete run lasted around 22 minutes?? Is this right or...

Completed my week3 run1 today. This run is shorter than previous week, although ...

firststep

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hayfever? Try the treadmill

So I used the treadmill tonight trying to gently break in my new shoes. I suffer from hayfever, what with all the pollen making me sneeze and the thought of...

So I used the treadmill tonight trying to gently break in my new shoes. I suffer...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

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Broke my toe 😢

10 days after graduating and getting into run-keeper I have broken my toe . It's the little toe on my right foot. It's been strapped and had an X-ray at local...

10 days after graduating and getting into run-keeper I have broken my toe . It's...

Hidden

•9 years ago

11 Replies

"Only" 20 minutes.

Yesterday I, finally, ran W5R3. It was a big day and I was over the moon. Today I mentioned it to someone and said how chuffed I was. Their response:...

Yesterday I, finally, ran W5R3. It was a big day and I was over the moon. Toda...

Jabbers

•9 years ago

28 Replies

I wasn't kidding

Here's proof of my tshirt, New pic not upside down!

Baileyb

Graduate•9 years ago

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My first 10k

Completed my first 5k "race" on Sunday. I'm finding that since finishing the programme I am missing the structure and I am finding it hard to motivate myself!...

Completed my first 5k "race" on Sunday. I'm finding that since finishing the pro...

rhodaskoda

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk 9 r1-I'm actually running !

Iv just done first run of my final week of the c25k plan. I never thought in a million years I'd be running. I suffer from anxiety and panic attack and I did...

Iv just done first run of my final week of the c25k plan. I never thought in a m...

iceice_maybe

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk5 R3

Amazing. I have never EVER run for 20 minutes before (not even at school) but I managed it this morning. Was very daunted at the prospect but took it slow and...

Amazing. I have never EVER run for 20 minutes before (not even at school) but I ...

west4

•9 years ago

5 Replies

W7R3...phew!

Did it, wow...I feel shattered but in a good way..hah hah... Hope y'all feel good, keep it up because the rewards are great! One step closer... Fran😅

Did it, wow...I feel shattered but in a good way..hah hah... Hope y'all feel goo...

Fran04

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2015

Me n Julie back together!

Mission completed!

First Park Run tomorrow

Why ?

W7R2. Literally turned a corner

W5R3 - Yessss!!!!!!

Why am I finding week 8 so HORRIBLE??

Sound familiar....

Felt amazing....

CODE RED.

Looking for some speed tips

Breathing

Water bottles for running

Post Grad Encouragement (and cake)

Emotional

Running with friends

And moving along

Overcoming fears

W6R2 - best yet!!

First Timer!

Struggling

Week3 Run1 completed today

Hayfever? Try the treadmill

Broke my toe 😢

"Only" 20 minutes.

I wasn't kidding

My first 10k

Wk 9 r1-I'm actually running !

Wk5 R3

W7R3...phew!

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