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DFR - Dreaded Foam Roller

I was schooled yesterday by my physiotherapist in about 5 different ways to use my foam roller. She told me to do it EVERY day, maybe even twice a day. My...

I was schooled yesterday by my physiotherapist in about 5 different ways to use ...

runswithdogs

Graduate•9 years ago

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w8r1on parkrun

Had a good w8r1 on a parkrun, albeit a tad too warm for a new runner. Did slightly over 28 mins then alternated with walking & running, so done nigh on 30...

Had a good w8r1 on a parkrun, albeit a tad too warm for a new runner. Did sligh...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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Got there at last!!

Did my final run of the program this morning!!! Mistakenly thought the rain last night might have cooled things down but no, it was like running in a sauna!...

Did my final run of the program this morning!!! Mistakenly thought the rain last...

sandirm

Graduate•9 years ago

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Not a 5k kinda girl?!

Officially graduated from the couch 2 5k program. Maybe it should be called couch to about 4 n a half program??? I'm guessing by today's (more realistic) time...

Officially graduated from the couch 2 5k program. Maybe it should be called couc...

TwistaRuns

Graduate•9 years ago

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Starting again (... again!)

It's been a while ... I've been really missing the running but didn't really get going with it after going back to work in January, as this took up all my...

It's been a while ... I've been really missing the running but didn't really g...

Cheery_runner61

Graduate•9 years ago

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Speed run

I ran the c25k+ speed session this morning. Brought back memories of week 1 doing 1 minute intervals. Found it a bit of a challenge but will definitely be...

I ran the c25k+ speed session this morning. Brought back memories of week 1 doi...

Mat30

Graduate•9 years ago

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Injury couch

I could weep. I fell out of a tree yesterday, about 12 feet down. I broke my fall about halfway on the stump of a cut branch, which probably saved me from...

I could weep. I fell out of a tree yesterday, about 12 feet down. I broke my fa...

Rignold

•9 years ago

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Week 8. A stormy end

I was all set to go this morning, then a pretty amazing thunder and lightning show passed overhead. So after a delay of 2 hours, I set off on the final run of...

I was all set to go this morning, then a pretty amazing thunder and lightning sh...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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Why didn't I know about this???

Morning all (just), We have returned from our very first parkrun today and what a brilliant idea they are. I can't believe we have only just found out about...

Morning all (just), We have returned from our very first parkrun today and what...

Chrissy_b123

Graduate•9 years ago

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C25k complete 😃😃😃😃

Whipeeeeee..........I did it !!!!!!!' Absolutely buzzing........still amazed how this got me running in 9 wks.......loved every week.........I am now...

Whipeeeeee..........I did it !!!!!!!' Absolutely buzzing........still amazed h...

Dawn47

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 6 - oh my gosh..

Well, I went out this morning in 23 degrees which was a really silly idea...w6r1 felt such hard work after my euphoria at completing w5! I shall be bright red...

Well, I went out this morning in 23 degrees which was a really silly idea...w6r1...

JulietB

Graduate•9 years ago

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7st overweight. I can do this... C25k

Morning all, we'll I hope to graduate couch25k today or tomorrow. So far I've had up and down days. There was day one that left me totally motivated to day 3...

Morning all, we'll I hope to graduate couch25k today or tomorrow. So far I've ha...

TwistaRuns

Graduate•9 years ago

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99kg and never run, advice appreciated!

Hello New to the forum and new to running! As mentioned I weigh 15st and 6lb and haven't exercised in years. I would like to use the c2k primarily for fitness...

Hello New to the forum and new to running! As mentioned I weigh 15st and 6lb an...

Saffy1

•9 years ago

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Attention new graduates

Firstly... Congratulations on graduating. Are you aware that you can turn that virtual shiny badge from this forum in to a real one to show off to your...

Firstly... Congratulations on graduating. Are you aware that you can turn that ...

completerunner

•9 years ago

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I think my "uphill fartleks" --

are doing me good!! :) I was discussing slow and easy runs with another runner at parkrun today - and he said that slow runs seemed to be slowing him down...

are doing me good!! :) I was discussing slow and easy runs with another runn...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6r3 I can and I will 😊

25 minute run! Made it, still finding it a challenge but 90 seconds running was a challenge 6 weeks ago 😁 onward and upwards

25 minute run! Made it, still finding it a challenge but 90 seconds running was ...

Lunaeclipse

•9 years ago

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W6R3 - Oh yes!

There was a much appreciated cool breeze on our run tonight. Had to extend our usual route at the end as had literally run out of space! Both commented that we...

There was a much appreciated cool breeze on our run tonight. Had to extend our u...

LittleOrchard

Graduate•9 years ago

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Is walking on off days cheating?

I've been on my quest for weight loss for over a year now and my main exercise was using a treadmill 4-5 times a week, gradually increasing the speed. Now I'm...

I've been on my quest for weight loss for over a year now and my main exercise w...

Coin_

•9 years ago

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W9 R3

And graduated! OMG! Even ran for an extra 4 minutes (for fun!) and almost covered 5km. (Including up and down the level crossing steps again!) Can't really...

And graduated! OMG! Even ran for an extra 4 minutes (for fun!) and almost cove...

Rainbowsmurf

Graduate•9 years ago

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It's hot!

It's so hot that a glass of whole milk with ice and a big pinch of salt is almost unbearably blissful. It is not 5 mile run weather. I feel I could drink a...

It's so hot that a glass of whole milk with ice and a big pinch of salt is almos...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•9 years ago

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This is what happens when you have a day off....

You turn on your lap tap, do a bit of surfing, find this http://www.runwiththegirls.co.uk/ and enter it!

You turn on your lap tap, do a bit of surfing, find this http://www.runwiththegi...

Sharonb9999

Graduate•9 years ago

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Calling Dunder2004!!

Has anyone seen any sign of Dunder2004 recently? I haven't seen any activity from him for about three weeks. Feeling a bit concerned!

Has anyone seen any sign of Dunder2004 recently? I haven't seen any activity fr...

Steve_L

Graduate•9 years ago

27 Replies

week 4 completed

Really enjoying this!! But why the weight gain, I have porridge for breakfast and salad for lunch and supper and have gained 4lb not happy.

Really enjoying this!! But why the weight gain, I have porridge for breakfast a...

hedgerley1

Graduate•9 years ago

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Sore back after running?

Hi everyone, so after months of good intentions I have just signed up to the couch to 5K programme. Last night was my first session and I would love to be able...

Hi everyone, so after months of good intentions I have just signed up to the cou...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Week 4 people - omg

I just looked ahead at week 4 and it looks so tough - how are you all coping?

kazwindy

•9 years ago

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Stop - Start

Hi Everyone.. i'm new here.. and would like some advice.. im on week 4 of the C25K and had to stop for 2 weeks because I pulled my calf muscle.. what I would...

Hi Everyone.. i'm new here.. and would like some advice.. im on week 4 of the C2...

Maddeb40

•9 years ago

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Final Run into Summer Quest -new one starting Monday.

Please feel free to,log your longest run and how the quest has gone for you.

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Found my stride

Woooo just finished week 4. Totally elated. after the 2nd 5 min run i kept running for the 5 minute walk phase making it a 10 minute run. Lots of people on...

Woooo just finished week 4. Totally elated. after the 2nd 5 min run i kept runni...

LordBarrington

•9 years ago

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Oooo that was a hot one! W4r1

What has happened to me! I woke up at 6.45 and put my running stuff on....normally I would turn over and grab another 15/30 mins snooze! I knew I had to start...

What has happened to me! I woke up at 6.45 and put my running stuff on....normal...

Redfraggle1

Graduate•9 years ago

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New shoes!

I still haven't started my c25k! I knew I wouldn't this week. It's the first proper week of the holidays and my eldest had autism so needs new routine bedded...

I still haven't started my c25k! I knew I wouldn't this week. It's the first pro...

Stellar07

•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2015

DFR - Dreaded Foam Roller

w8r1on parkrun

Got there at last!!

Not a 5k kinda girl?!

Starting again (... again!)

Speed run

Injury couch

Week 8. A stormy end

Why didn't I know about this???

C25k complete 😃😃😃😃

Week 6 - oh my gosh..

7st overweight. I can do this... C25k

99kg and never run, advice appreciated!

Attention new graduates

I think my "uphill fartleks" --

W6r3 I can and I will 😊

W6R3 - Oh yes!

Is walking on off days cheating?

W9 R3

It's hot!

This is what happens when you have a day off....

Calling Dunder2004!!

week 4 completed

Sore back after running?

Week 4 people - omg

Stop - Start

Final Run into Summer Quest -new one starting Monday.

Found my stride

Oooo that was a hot one! W4r1

New shoes!

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