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On this day last year....

I ran 5K without stopping for the first time. I remember how amazing that felt! Today I ran the same route, Laura came with me and encouraged me with the...

I ran 5K without stopping for the first time. I remember how amazing that felt! ...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•9 years ago

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Losing motivation

Havn't posted or really been on in a while. Still struggling with Week 4. Finally got to run 3 after missed week and W3 repeat and my knee gets hurt again....

Havn't posted or really been on in a while. Still struggling with Week 4. Final...

PRS38

•9 years ago

7 Replies

10-20-30 interval podcast

I made a 10-20-30 interval podcast in the same vein as Laura's C25K - A little more intense than the speed podcast but good for any Graduate...

I made a 10-20-30 interval podcast in the same vein as Laura's C25K - A little m...

huffnpuffin

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

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W3R2, feeling less like a haulage truck...

Did week 3 run 2 today after a week of slovenly living on holiday. The week before my hols,I felt like a haulage truck chugging along in slow mo. But after a...

Did week 3 run 2 today after a week of slovenly living on holiday. The week befo...

farawaytree74

Graduate•9 years ago

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All things bright...

and beautiful! This is all I had in my head whilst I was embarking on W4 Run 1 - was this my brains way of telling me I needed divine intervention just to be...

and beautiful! This is all I had in my head whilst I was embarking on W4 Run 1 -...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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It's all getting a bit real now

Got home from work. Opened my mail - usual rubbish & bills AND this! Race day is 20th September. 1st 10km race for me. My aims are - don't chicken out, don't...

Got home from work. Opened my mail - usual rubbish & bills AND this! Race day is...

Sharonb9999

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

First timer!

Hi there, I've downloaded the app and ready to go! I'm looking for any helpful tips on getting started, things to avoid or any vague words of encouragement!...

Hi there, I've downloaded the app and ready to go! I'm looking for any helpful ...

NicNac1303

•9 years ago

21 Replies

Is there a Doctor in the house?

OK, my knee is giving way, its ok going uphill but gives way going down hill. I can walk on the flat with it, any ideas?

OK, my knee is giving way, its ok going uphill but gives way going down hill. I ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Day 2 week 1

Done and dusted! Ankle is killing from the blister but did a lot of prep before leaving. Cello taping a plaster to it! Yes you read right cello taped!!!! Lol....

Done and dusted! Ankle is killing from the blister but did a lot of prep before ...

Tvarley

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Post graduation running

I graduated about a month ago, and have continued to run 3 times a week since, using week 9 as a guide. I now feel to be struggling to run for a full 30 mins,...

I graduated about a month ago, and have continued to run 3 times a week since, u...

alijabu

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

Week3 run 2

Went to see the running man at my gym yesterday have my non run days programme sorted sure he may be trying to kill me but will give it a go. Did ru 2 of week...

Went to see the running man at my gym yesterday have my non run days programme s...

Juski

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Being a blood donor and a runner.

I've been thinking for quite some time that I ought to get organised and start donating blood again. Last week I registered online, and on Monday, I donated....

I've been thinking for quite some time that I ought to get organised and start d...

Steve_L

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

Thank you Toonlou

Inspired by your post this morn, I decided to forget about timing - I too had become a little obsessive - and just slow down and run. Whilst no where near...

Inspired by your post this morn, I decided to forget about timing - I too had be...

Dunnja

Graduate•9 years ago

3 Replies

Off the Injury Couch?

Whinge Alert! Yours truly dragged his enfeebled frame off the Injury Couch this morning to sighs of relief from fellow sufferers - it's a bit crowded on there,...

Whinge Alert! Yours truly dragged his enfeebled frame off the Injury Couch this ...

Usain_Balti

Graduate•9 years ago

18 Replies

Shoe advice and C25K/parkrun update

Hi I've posted on here about how much I hate running but have encouraged others to do parkrun during their C25K journey. I did my first parkrun in July and...

Hi I've posted on here about how much I hate running but have encouraged others ...

lindajayne

•9 years ago

15 Replies

The 3 stages of sea sickness -

and the 10 stages of C25k. The 3 stages of sea sickness. Stage 1 - you think that you are going to die. Stage 2 - you want to die! Stage 3 ( the worst...

and the 10 stages of C25k. The 3 stages of sea sickness. Stage 1 - you think t...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Week 1 Day 1 done

Hi guys, After trying many different things most of which didn't work due to my own laziness, I have finally decided to give C25K a go. Day 1 done - on...

Hi guys, After trying many different things most of which didn't work due to my...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

W1 completed

Well, I've only gone and done it haven't I! W1R3 completed - even though it was raining!! So pleased that the runs are achievable - although I can believe...

Well, I've only gone and done it haven't I! W1R3 completed - even though it was...

Pepsi10

•9 years ago

8 Replies

New Training Plan

Well I've been trying for the last couple of months to get back into the c25k. And I'm giving up. Well, not trying to run, but trying to run the way I learned...

Well I've been trying for the last couple of months to get back into the c25k. A...

Returning2Run

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

Finished! Where now?

Finally reached W9 and although not running fast am getting comfortable. Ashamed to say I like being told the timings and when the run is over! Is there a 5k...

Finally reached W9 and although not running fast am getting comfortable. Ashame...

TheMagster

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 3 runs 1(tick), run 2 (tick)

I have no idea how I got this far, I am simply amazed. Mondays run was okay, I enjoyed the walks, the first 90 seconds run were not to bad but O that first 3...

I have no idea how I got this far, I am simply amazed. Mondays run was okay, I ...

Glen53

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

Gutted

Morning, I have the lurgy, I was supposed to be starting week 9 this morning. But I cant breathe :(

Morning, I have the lurgy, I was supposed to be starting week 9 this morning. B...

sallyannie

Graduate•9 years ago

3 Replies

Week 8 Run 2

So I made it to my new house in a different town and I've enjoyed my first two runs here very much (despite being rather exhausted)! Lovely fields of flowers...

So I made it to my new house in a different town and I've enjoyed my first two r...

sarah469

Graduate•9 years ago

11 Replies

Week one

I started week one day one on sunday and did day two today. I am a smoker and a drinker and have never enjoyed excersize. I skipped PE for the last two years...

I started week one day one on sunday and did day two today. I am a smoker and a ...

freshApril

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Beware of the dog

Hi all long time no post. Work has been mad and holidays etc. Mrs GF and I went out for a run with Rico this morning. All was going well Mrs GF leading the...

Hi all long time no post. Work has been mad and holidays etc. Mrs GF and I went ...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

Run, Forrest! Run.

Now I said I wasn't going to do it but I'm afraid I have a confession.....I did. I was just going to stick to the 25 minutes tonight but work was quiet this...

Now I said I wasn't going to do it but I'm afraid I have a confession.....I did....

Idolitorus

Graduate•9 years ago

11 Replies

Quick feet

Good little vid here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ5wQ5NPKw4 for us "shufflers" !! :)

Good little vid here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ5wQ5NPKw4 for us "s...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

W4R2...nothing to see here!

All good for second run of the week...dog disappointed as not allowed to roll in anything today! Went out later than I meant to, as took puppy to vet this...

All good for second run of the week...dog disappointed as not allowed to roll in...

AbracaDeborah

Graduate•9 years ago

3 Replies

W5D3

Hi everyone, I just finished Week 5 day 3 and managed it on my first go. It looked intimidating, but they were right. It's entirely possible. Looking back, I...

Hi everyone, I just finished Week 5 day 3 and managed it on my first go. It look...

foreloepigloepegutt

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Advice for shortsighted running

Hi I would like to buy a watch to record distance etc but I don't want to carry my reading glasses when I run. Any advice on suitable purchase would be...

Hi I would like to buy a watch to record distance etc but I don't want to carry ...

LyndaM

Graduate•9 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2015

On this day last year....

Losing motivation

10-20-30 interval podcast

W3R2, feeling less like a haulage truck...

All things bright...

It's all getting a bit real now

First timer!

Is there a Doctor in the house?

Day 2 week 1

Post graduation running

Week3 run 2

Being a blood donor and a runner.

Thank you Toonlou

Off the Injury Couch?

Shoe advice and C25K/parkrun update

The 3 stages of sea sickness -

Week 1 Day 1 done

W1 completed

New Training Plan

Finished! Where now?

Week 3 runs 1(tick), run 2 (tick)

Gutted

Week 8 Run 2

Week one

Beware of the dog

Run, Forrest! Run.

Quick feet

W4R2...nothing to see here!

W5D3

Advice for shortsighted running

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