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W9R3

Well I've finally done it I've completed the programme :) :) I never thought that when I started week 1 and was sore and exhausted that I ever would reach the...

Well I've finally done it I've completed the programme :) :) I never thought tha...

kimie

Graduate•9 years ago

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My running update

I've tried posting three times, keep losing my post. I've been trying to run three times a week since graduating. 2 30 minute runs and a 5km run. Finding map...

I've tried posting three times, keep losing my post. I've been trying to run t...

Daisyrun

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk8 complete 😃😃

Whoop whoop.......3 more runs left and I've done it 😄😄.......will so miss Laura egging me on......roll on Sunday for week 9 😮😮😮

Whoop whoop.......3 more runs left and I've done it 😄😄.......will so miss Laur...

Dawn47

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 - run1 - legs of lead

Got up this morning, looking forward to my run, to find my legs were like lead! Then getting ready for run, found my leggings torn - so I had to sew then up...

Got up this morning, looking forward to my run, to find my legs were like lead! ...

Laineydglm

Graduate•9 years ago

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Bad run turned into lovely walk

I got up this morning & my legs & lower back were aching. I hoped it would go when I started running - it didn't. I was slowly jogging along & not liking it...

I got up this morning & my legs & lower back were aching. I hoped it would go w...

Sharonb9999

Graduate•9 years ago

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Things that crossed my mind.

Instead of "Oh God, is the minute up yet?" I chose not to dwell on the minutes of W1R2 and decided to concentrate on other things such as: 1.I need a better...

Instead of "Oh God, is the minute up yet?" I chose not to dwell on the minutes o...

jamsammich

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk5 r2...done!

It's done, it's done...and it was even semi enjoyable! I thought Laura was taking the Mickey out of me when she said I was half way through the first 8 mins, I...

It's done, it's done...and it was even semi enjoyable! I thought Laura was takin...

Reidy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Milk

Forget sports drinks, if you want to get hydrated and stay hydrated for longer, Milk is the best thing to drink. Just for Bazza this one.

Forget sports drinks, if you want to get hydrated and stay hydrated for longer, ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Just briefly ... Runniversary day for me :-)

Hello peoples! I'm not a keen poster as i have little of interest to tell BUT somehow wanted to mark the day before it disappears by telling you all "it's...

Hello peoples! I'm not a keen poster as i have little of interest to tell BUT s...

BoPeep9009

Graduate•9 years ago

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rfl Sunday

I signed up for rfl this Sunday a few months ago to run with my daughter - she's at uni and had just joined a gym. I have been training and got a pb of 31:04...

I signed up for rfl this Sunday a few months ago to run with my daughter - she's...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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w2r1: An internal monologue.

You just ate, there's no way you can do this. Watch me. Seriously, if you fail today it's just a practice for tomorrow! If I give up now I may as well give...

You just ate, there's no way you can do this. Watch me. Seriously, if you fail...

HanPanStrawberryJam

•9 years ago

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I have forgotten how to breathe...

...no really! I'm making my way through all 6 runs in Week 7 (I do each week twice, for safety's sake) but have really struggled with evil stitches in the last...

...no really! I'm making my way through all 6 runs in Week 7 (I do each week twi...

Prune

•9 years ago

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What Next?

Today I did w8r3. That means I am nearly at the end of the C25K. What happens next? I do not think I have the time to develop into 10K, so is there an app I...

Today I did w8r3. That means I am nearly at the end of the C25K. What happens n...

Brummiebikerbird1

Graduate•9 years ago

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5k and Graduate!!

Well I did it! 5k in 43 mins for a first attempt after building slowly the last couple of weeks and also earned my graduation!! Super super pleased and in time...

Well I did it! 5k in 43 mins for a first attempt after building slowly the last ...

Slong090277

Graduate•9 years ago

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27 runs with Laura !!!

Completed week 9 run 3 today !! Have had a heavy cold( manflu) for the last week so has been an effort but I have crossed the finish line :) What a great plan...

Completed week 9 run 3 today !! Have had a heavy cold( manflu) for the last wee...

Golddust

Graduate•9 years ago

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Thanks all x

Wanted to thank you all for your kind words earlier. It's been a lifeline today to be able to read your comments. Really. Heartfelt thanks. x I've been out...

Wanted to thank you all for your kind words earlier. It's been a lifeline today ...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•9 years ago

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whoo hooo!!!

I did it!!! ive completed !! I did my last run of week 9 today yay!!!. thanx to everyone on here for all of your help and advice. :) :) :) :)

I did it!!! ive completed !! I did my last run of week 9 today yay!!!. thanx t...

sarahjayne1972

Graduate•9 years ago

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W5R2 - Hot and Humid

Well we did it! Definitely hard work by the end of the second 8 min run, but we were trying to push ourselves. Sports day update: so many girls entered the...

Well we did it! Definitely hard work by the end of the second 8 min run, but we ...

LittleOrchard

Graduate•9 years ago

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New Shoes on

Sorry not been around much. Still struggling with too much work and not enough tinternet time. I am on a 10 mile plan with Asics so decided to buy my 4th pair...

Sorry not been around much. Still struggling with too much work and not enough t...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

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W2 R1 Tonight... FOR SPARTAAAA!!!

So I'm off to the gym after work to attempt week 2 run 1 for the first time.... terrifying. I'm in the right head space and feeling confident that it's inside...

So I'm off to the gym after work to attempt week 2 run 1 for the first time.... ...

HanPanStrawberryJam

•9 years ago

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Made it back to week 3

After a fall and then a case of tendonitis in Week 3 originally leaving me unable to walk, then 4 weeks of rest and anti inflammatory drugs... I had to go back...

After a fall and then a case of tendonitis in Week 3 originally leaving me unabl...

LordBarrington

•9 years ago

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Another outdoor 5k PB today :-)

That interval training continues to do its magic :-) Based on Laura's C25k+ "Speed" podcast, I'm doing sessions of 7-8 reps of - 1 minute @ 9.5 km/h...

That interval training continues to do its magic :-) Based on Laura's C25k+ "Sp...

John_W

Graduate•9 years ago

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Been poorly...again

Hi all, It seems that for me, the calendar for this year should be marked not in months but in periods of illness. I've now had 4 instances of a cold followed...

Hi all, It seems that for me, the calendar for this year should be marked not i...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running during Ramadan

As you may all know muslims are observing holy month of Ramadan. Are there any muslims out there who are fasting and keeping up with the running regime?

As you may all know muslims are observing holy month of Ramadan. Are there any m...

Mudassir

Graduate•9 years ago

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First run after graduation

I only managed 7mins. My chest wouldnt let myself go any longer. Struggled to breath. The sweat was poring off me. I was mentaly beating myself up. "I can do...

I only managed 7mins. My chest wouldnt let myself go any longer. Struggled to br...

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 off to a tooth crunching start

On Sunday I cracked my tooth on some granola but since it is almost completely metal anyway, I had no pain so I was not in any great hurry to get it fixed....

On Sunday I cracked my tooth on some granola but since it is almost completely m...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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W1 R1 done, yay! Day after soooooo stiff, boo!

Is this normal! I was so pleased with myself for having finally got off the sofa. Got the new trainers, had my gait assessed, all that stuff that everyone...

Is this normal! I was so pleased with myself for having finally got off the so...

HelsbelswhatamIdoing

Graduate•9 years ago

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It's only taken 3 1/2 years!

I'm a bit pleased this morning, as I completed WK9 run 3 last night. This was my 4th attempt at Couch to 5k in 3 1/2 years! I managed to pick the pace up a...

I'm a bit pleased this morning, as I completed WK9 run 3 last night. This was my...

loopmyloop

Graduate•9 years ago

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Achilles pain and general rubbishness

Went for a gait analysis today and was found to have over pronation on both feet, in particular my right foot which, naturally, is the tendon i get most pain...

Went for a gait analysis today and was found to have over pronation on both feet...

operation2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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W5R3 ... and a little indecent exposure

Is there room for a long-time lurker here? Months ago I started the C25K programme but for numerous reason it when I got to W5 it all seemed a little too...

Is there room for a long-time lurker here? Months ago I started the C25K progra...

Jabbers

•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2015

W9R3

My running update

Wk8 complete 😃😃

Week 7 - run1 - legs of lead

Bad run turned into lovely walk

Things that crossed my mind.

Wk5 r2...done!

Milk

Just briefly ... Runniversary day for me :-)

rfl Sunday

w2r1: An internal monologue.

I have forgotten how to breathe...

What Next?

5k and Graduate!!

27 runs with Laura !!!

Thanks all x

whoo hooo!!!

W5R2 - Hot and Humid

New Shoes on

W2 R1 Tonight... FOR SPARTAAAA!!!

Made it back to week 3

Another outdoor 5k PB today :-)

Been poorly...again

Running during Ramadan

First run after graduation

Week 7 off to a tooth crunching start

W1 R1 done, yay! Day after soooooo stiff, boo!

It's only taken 3 1/2 years!

Achilles pain and general rubbishness

W5R3 ... and a little indecent exposure

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