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Week 4 Day 1 1st Day of School

Well, we did it! The run was fantastic. My little ones were as enthusiastic as ever; not bad when they were woken at 6am to fit it in before school! I'm...

Well, we did it! The run was fantastic. My little ones were as enthusiastic as e...

Thomson3

•9 years ago

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Music

I love running to music...interested to know what others listen to.

suebuzz

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 8

Just back from 2nd run of week 8. Found it tougher than the 1st but managed it. 🏃🏃 this was the point I stopped last time so need to forge on 👍

Just back from 2nd run of week 8. Found it tougher than the 1st but managed it. ...

suebuzz

Graduate•9 years ago

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10K advice

have enrolled for a 10K, how do I move from 5 to 10 without killing myself?????

mrsb58

Graduate•9 years ago

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5-10k transition

After reading on here about a c210k plan, I decided it could be a good idea so I did the 2nd week of it tonight, 15 min run 1 min walk x 3 and easily managed...

After reading on here about a c210k plan, I decided it could be a good idea so I...

ridingstar

Graduate•9 years ago

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Been out with my new laces :)

New purple laces have been out for a run today, and they seemed to enjoy their 25 mins! Dog now fast asleep, having also completed her run 1 of week 7. Very...

New purple laces have been out for a run today, and they seemed to enjoy their 2...

AbracaDeborah

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

Update

Hi just an update, lovely afternoon lying on the couch in the conservatory getting hotter and hotter so thought to myself Pat this is ridiculous get yourself...

Hi just an update, lovely afternoon lying on the couch in the conservatory get...

Pat184

Graduate•9 years ago

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First 5k

Went on a run/walk along the coastal paths with my son. I didn't take Laura with me as I knew it would be too hilly for me to obey her every command! Instead...

Went on a run/walk along the coastal paths with my son. I didn't take Laura with...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Breathing

I am gradually increasing my distances and hoping to hit 10k this week. However, I still can't breathe through my nose when running. Is this a problem or is...

I am gradually increasing my distances and hoping to hit 10k this week. However...

Dunnja

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running "fails", gremlins etc...

Warning: slightly long post..... So, graduated C25K. (Felt great.) Did Race for Life 5km. Even finished with a bit of sprint. (Felt amazing.) Had a few weeks...

Warning: slightly long post..... So, graduated C25K. (Felt great.) Did Race for...

Rainbowsmurf

Graduate•9 years ago

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Would my lung capacity have increased?

Just started week 7, and have a question... I've noticed that during the day (when I'm not exercising) when I take a deep intake of breath it feels like I...

Just started week 7, and have a question... I've noticed that during the day (w...

AbracaDeborah

Graduate•9 years ago

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Arm swinging

I did wk 7 run 2 this morning. After reading a few tips on NHS Choices I made a conscious effort to swing my arms backwards and forwards rather than across my...

I did wk 7 run 2 this morning. After reading a few tips on NHS Choices I made a ...

Leanne78

Graduate•9 years ago

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W9R3 done! Wahoo!

Yay! Graduation run complete! Had planned out a 5k route beforehand and just went for it. Was feeling ok at 30 mins and had done about 3.7k so decided to just...

Yay! Graduation run complete! Had planned out a 5k route beforehand and just wen...

ndgould

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hail Caesar! Nightmare featuring Senator poppypug, owner of the haberdashery to the great and important of Rome!

Hmm, strange nightmare last night. I went down to the haberdashery to see Senator poppypug, the expert in matters such as latest fashion colours of ric rac....

Hmm, strange nightmare last night. I went down to the haberdashery to see Senato...

dozzer19

Graduate•9 years ago

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C25k take 2

I did c25k a few years ago but injury and illness meant I stopped running after a year. I never thought I would run again, even though I missed it and enjoyed...

I did c25k a few years ago but injury and illness meant I stopped running after ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Fitbit app vs. Charge vs. others

Hi, this is a follow-up post to a run a few days ago where I used my Fitbit Charge (watch) to track distance and also my Fitbit app at the same time! I found...

Hi, this is a follow-up post to a run a few days ago where I used my Fitbit Char...

sarah469

Graduate•9 years ago

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Jelly Legs

Today has been marked in my diary for some time as it was the day that my HM training plan said that I had to do the first "Race Simulation" run. According to...

Today has been marked in my diary for some time as it was the day that my HM tra...

Dunder2004

Graduate•9 years ago

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Am I mad?????

Just finished (plodded through- running isn't what I'd describe my pace!!!!) Run 2 - week 5 and think I'm getting a bit carried away. I'm an overweight 43...

Just finished (plodded through- running isn't what I'd describe my pace!!!!) Ru...

KerryT72

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 run 2 done

Ok, I have got to this point before in the program. But I am feeling I may graduate 🎓 this time. I am running more slowly but my pace is more consistent,...

Ok, I have got to this point before in the program. But I am feeling I may gradu...

Beccym

Graduate•9 years ago

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What to do next, after couch to 5k completed

I finished the couch to 5k the end of July since then I have got up to 6k not very fast probably takes 45 mins with my dog. I'm still out jogging 4 times a...

I finished the couch to 5k the end of July since then I have got up to 6k not ve...

Angeline12345

•9 years ago

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Nice Sunday morning run! + Thoughts

Morning all! Bit of a long post, just me rambling! I think it's fair to say I've let my discipline slip a little since graduating - I ran Monday and Wednesday...

Morning all! Bit of a long post, just me rambling! I think it's fair to say I'v...

sarah469

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3R3

Had a difficult week with my husband being taken to intensive care in hospital by helicopter last Saturday, very stressful, but amazingly all back to normal...

Had a difficult week with my husband being taken to intensive care in hospital b...

minnabluff

•9 years ago

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Whilst the rest of the house snored

...............I just walked / ran 6.2k Lovely morning for stupidity I thought you knew better as you got older, oh well, Followed the week 4 run 2 to plan...

...............I just walked / ran 6.2k Lovely morning for stupidity I thought ...

JennieHolden

•9 years ago

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W9 r3 Complete at Telford Parkrun

Well the last 9 weeks really seem to have flown past. I thought I would complete my C25k with a parkrun and see what time I could achieve. 34 minutes and 45...

Well the last 9 weeks really seem to have flown past. I thought I would complete...

Philip-r

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

ducks :D

I am new to this and an unfit 48 whose not run since school. Two kids, asthma and surviving cancer later, here I am. I have thought about doing this for a...

I am new to this and an unfit 48 whose not run since school. Two kids, asthma an...

T0rtoise

•9 years ago

12 Replies

Best activities to complement running

I've got the opportunity to join a gym (which has a pool) for a short period of time. Because it's a fixed period, I want to do the best activities to help...

I've got the opportunity to join a gym (which has a pool) for a short period of ...

Keep_on_going

Graduate•9 years ago

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We will remember them...

Morning all! Haven't posted in a while (falling off the wagon a bit of late) but a renewed vigour and gym membership have led me to a place where I decided to...

Morning all! Haven't posted in a while (falling off the wagon a bit of late) bu...

CoachPotato

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Today I ran 6K with -

two gentlemen! One is aged 77 years and the other is 83. Wife and I have joined a "Runners and Walkers Club. Amongst other things , they have an event every...

two gentlemen! One is aged 77 years and the other is 83. Wife and I have joine...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

17 Replies

W3R1 completed - so happy!

Having started C25K four weeks ago and enjoyed it, I was really disappointed when I picked up a couple of injuries (knees and shins - not sure how I did the...

Having started C25K four weeks ago and enjoyed it, I was really disappointed whe...

nicole92

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Week 4 completed!

Just done my second time around for week 4 and now have a target to aim for :) As I use the awesome Runtastic app. after starting week 3 I realised I was...

Just done my second time around for week 4 and now have a target to aim for :) ...

Coin_

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2015

Week 4 Day 1 1st Day of School

Music

Week 8

10K advice

5-10k transition

Been out with my new laces :)

Update

First 5k

Breathing

Running "fails", gremlins etc...

Would my lung capacity have increased?

Arm swinging

W9R3 done! Wahoo!

Hail Caesar! Nightmare featuring Senator poppypug, owner of the haberdashery to the great and important of Rome!

C25k take 2

Fitbit app vs. Charge vs. others

Jelly Legs

Am I mad?????

Week 7 run 2 done

What to do next, after couch to 5k completed

Nice Sunday morning run! + Thoughts

W3R3

Whilst the rest of the house snored

W9 r3 Complete at Telford Parkrun

ducks :D

Best activities to complement running

We will remember them...

Today I ran 6K with -

W3R1 completed - so happy!

Week 4 completed!

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