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Week 9 r2 done

OMG! One more to go, eeeek! Have to say though, although I'm completing all of the runs, these last 2 have been really tough... and less enjoyable. I think...

OMG! One more to go, eeeek! Have to say though, although I'm completing all of ...

mum_of_3

Graduate•9 years ago

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Anyone else from here at Beale Park last night?

Did the Thames 10k at Beale Park near Reading last night for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's mixed terrain and quite flat, and twice took us...

Did the Thames 10k at Beale Park near Reading last night for the first time and ...

catchmeifucan

•9 years ago

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first post graduation run

Today was my first post graduation run, and I decided to the week 1 run1 podcast but instead of jog / walk I would run / jog instead. So when Laura said its...

Today was my first post graduation run, and I decided to the week 1 run1 podcast...

Laineydglm

Graduate•9 years ago

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Acquired a fly

So last night was run 2 of week 7. Didn't feel like going out at all but put my kit on and dragged myself out! Turns out it was better than run 1. Calf...

So last night was run 2 of week 7. Didn't feel like going out at all but put my...

sar1850

•9 years ago

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week 2 going okay

week 2 has been going well for me and had my second run today though l foung the first 90 secs a bit challenging since l was running on a steep slope...will...

week 2 has been going well for me and had my second run today though l foung the...

primmm-rose93

•9 years ago

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Asphalt versus hard sand

Who stole the beach? It is gone. It has been replace by asphalt. Crazy! We Moved away from a beach location And are now back in civilization for a week. I had...

Who stole the beach? It is gone. It has been replace by asphalt. Crazy! We Moved...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Knee pain

I suffer from anterior knee pain. I've been examined by an NHS podiatrist who diagnosed underpronation due to high arches. I use orthoses to straighten up my...

I suffer from anterior knee pain. I've been examined by an NHS podiatrist who di...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Ouchie

I'm feeling sorry for myself. My hip hurts. I jog 3 times a week and do a core strength session 1 times a week. I really enjoy jogging and I don't want to...

I'm feeling sorry for myself. My hip hurts. I jog 3 times a week and do a core s...

TwistaRuns

Graduate•9 years ago

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Help - headphones

Any suggestions for a set opf headphones that don't keep falling out of your ears whilst running gratefully received Thanks J

Any suggestions for a set opf headphones that don't keep falling out of your ear...

Dunnja

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running Clubs

For those who might be intimidated by the thought of joining a club, here is a picture of some of the members of the club I belong to just before we ran the...

For those who might be intimidated by the thought of joining a club, here is a p...

old_git

Graduate•9 years ago

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I survived week one run 1!

So as you can tell, I started c25k today. I can already run for 5 minutes and went out running yesterday too. I was quite nervous to start, thinking that I...

So as you can tell, I started c25k today. I can already run for 5 minutes and we...

Natasha_davey

•9 years ago

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Hating Week 7

Is it normal to hate it? I've enjoyed every run until I hit Week 7 when everything has felt effort and hard and downright horrible. I've done 2 of the 3 runs...

Is it normal to hate it? I've enjoyed every run until I hit Week 7 when everythi...

gg28

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk8 R2 - Team Reid go, go, go!

Well the team Reid support crew were on wheels tonight. With one ear phone in listening to Laura telling me how well I was doing (LOL) and the other ear trying...

Well the team Reid support crew were on wheels tonight. With one ear phone in li...

Reidy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Mr Grumpy Guts

So yesterday my right foot really hurt. Something was NOT right. I was full-on hobbling to the printer at work by the end of the day and feeling increasingly...

So yesterday my right foot really hurt. Something was NOT right. I was full-on h...

Prune

•9 years ago

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Hip pain :(

Hello all. I've had a pain in my hip which seems to come on worse when i have finished my run im on week 5 of the c25k but ive had it for about 2weeks now just...

Hello all. I've had a pain in my hip which seems to come on worse when i have fi...

jogon83

•9 years ago

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Meet my new best friends....

After my last post about having a gait analysis done and then buying a new pair of shoes complete with insoles to correct my over pronation. I was told it was...

After my last post about having a gait analysis done and then buying a new pair ...

Sezza2u

Graduate•9 years ago

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First post cold run

I decided to get back out after recovering from a cold , and decided to tackle the C25K+Stamina podcast. I knew I would not do the whole thing as I did not...

I decided to get back out after recovering from a cold , and decided to tackle t...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running for distraction.

I'm currently meant to be studying, but foolishly have engaged full diversionary mode for the last two months. As a result, I have created a crisis for myself...

I'm currently meant to be studying, but foolishly have engaged full diversionary...

coryluscontorta

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 8 -Calf pain

Half way through my first run this week I got pain at the muscles at the top of one of my calves, so I stopped and walked home. I'm stretching out the muscle...

Half way through my first run this week I got pain at the muscles at the top of ...

Katieep1

•9 years ago

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Feel like crying 😢

Week 8 run 1 BIG FAT FAIL 😢 Is managed 8 measly minutes then a further 2 then just gave up! Ridiculous since I've done 4 25 min runs now & ran 26 the other...

Week 8 run 1 BIG FAT FAIL 😢 Is managed 8 measly minutes then a further 2 then j...

Vicxzy

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R1- Completed!

We've had major internet problems here which have only been fixed a few minutes ago. Funny how the main thing that I missed was coming on this forum, to check...

We've had major internet problems here which have only been fixed a few minutes ...

LittleOrchard

Graduate•9 years ago

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Cycling on off days?

Hi there... we graduated a couple of weeks ago, and are loving the 5k 3 times a week runs, plus Parkrun 5ks on a Saturday, we are looking at pushing towards...

Hi there... we graduated a couple of weeks ago, and are loving the 5k 3 times a ...

KJ_Matthews

Graduate•9 years ago

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Newbie

Well I've got the app and getting ready to get started. Planning on my first jog/walk this evening and feeling excited. I really want to keep stick with this...

Well I've got the app and getting ready to get started. Planning on my first jo...

lisaboyle36

•9 years ago

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Every time.... (warning, silly moment post!)

Everytime you think you can't do it .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9PwWq3le9A

Everytime you think you can't do it .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9PwW...

Pigivi

•9 years ago

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Week Seven. Oh the aches !

Hello, I've been progressing through the programme quite well so far until this week! Last week I found the twenty minute runs not too difficult, but now...

Hello, I've been progressing through the programme quite well so far until this...

Redheadcat

Graduate•9 years ago

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3K in 30mins!

May not seem like a lot to some people but last night ran 3K in 30minutes (well technically 30minutes 27seconds but im rounding down!) thats 12 minutes of my...

May not seem like a lot to some people but last night ran 3K in 30minutes (well ...

abimachin

•9 years ago

15 Replies

App for pacing?

Can anyone recommend an app that helps with pacing? I know I have read posts on here where people have described an app where you set a target pace and then...

Can anyone recommend an app that helps with pacing? I know I have read posts on...

running_joke

Graduate•9 years ago

10 Replies

W3 Run 2

Well I thought I would give a morning jog a try instead of early evening which is when I normally do it. It has certainly made me feel a buzz that I have done...

Well I thought I would give a morning jog a try instead of early evening which i...

Kbobsie

Graduate•9 years ago

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First post-graduation run

So, on Friday I completed my w9d3. Went pretty well, although I had been consistently running 5k since week 7, so to be honest the last 3 weeks were pretty...

So, on Friday I completed my w9d3. Went pretty well, although I had been consis...

TooSlow

•9 years ago

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Deep squats ( Asian style)

Just this week, after reading an article, I have started to do DEEP squats. See here http://www.craigliebenson.com/is-it-wrong-to-squat-like-a-child/ I...

Just this week, after reading an article, I have started to do DEEP squats. See...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2015

Week 9 r2 done

Anyone else from here at Beale Park last night?

first post graduation run

Acquired a fly

week 2 going okay

Asphalt versus hard sand

Knee pain

Ouchie

Help - headphones

Running Clubs

I survived week one run 1!

Hating Week 7

Wk8 R2 - Team Reid go, go, go!

Mr Grumpy Guts

Hip pain :(

Meet my new best friends....

First post cold run

Running for distraction.

Week 8 -Calf pain

Feel like crying 😢

W8R1- Completed!

Cycling on off days?

Newbie

Every time.... (warning, silly moment post!)

Week Seven. Oh the aches !

3K in 30mins!

App for pacing?

W3 Run 2

First post-graduation run

Deep squats ( Asian style)

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