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Great South Run report

Sorry folks it's a long one. Couldn't have picked a better day for a run along the seafront at Southsea, the sun was shinning, hardly any wind and to cap it...

Sorry folks it's a long one. Couldn't have picked a better day for a run along ...

Frank-ntj

•9 years ago

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Wk6R1 - The rumours are true

Having read some if the posts on here about Wk6, I already had an idea it might be tough this morning and it was. I think after running 20 mins unbroken,...

Having read some if the posts on here about Wk6, I already had an idea it might ...

ScottieDTFC

Graduate•9 years ago

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Cycling

Did not get around to buying my bike during the summer but would like to know if it is still good for me to buy it now and start cycling despite the chilly...

Did not get around to buying my bike during the summer but would like to know if...

BajanAngie

•9 years ago

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Meniscus and MRI

Well the MRI scan is done and I now know why my knee has been bothering me. NB the pain predates any running activity. The meniscus is damaged but not enough...

Well the MRI scan is done and I now know why my knee has been bothering me. NB t...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Finally... :-)

So after the most horrible rotten nasty cold I have had in yonks (still not completely gone but I couldn't put it off any longer) I got up at 6am and did my...

So after the most horrible rotten nasty cold I have had in yonks (still not comp...

rammsteinqueen

Graduate•9 years ago

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Katherine's Quest week 5 - Feel free to join.

Welcome to Week 5 (27 September -8 November) Week 5 another week under our belts. What the quest is:- The quest takes six weeks. You can join any time within...

Welcome to Week 5 (27 September -8 November) Week 5 another week under our belt...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Success!!!

I can't believe I've actually done the C25K!! Graduated this morning (at 7am -lol!) Ive had an app which I've used and it's been great! Now I've got 2...

I can't believe I've actually done the C25K!! Graduated this morning (at 7am -lo...

Someoneischasingme

•9 years ago

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Maidstone parkrun might close :(

This is kinda sad Maidstone parkrun might not be any more due to a management change at the venue where we start/finish. I hope something can be sorted out as...

This is kinda sad Maidstone parkrun might not be any more due to a management ch...

benwill

•9 years ago

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Choosing running shoes.

I just bought myself a new pair of trainers. The shop assistant was really knowledgeable and helpful. Apparently I have low arches and naturally stand on the...

I just bought myself a new pair of trainers. The shop assistant was really knowl...

Abby1983

Graduate•9 years ago

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W9 R3!!!!

I just finished the final run this morning. WOO HOO !!!!!! After finding the last 2 runs a bit of a push...( breathing wasn't great and legs like lead) I can't...

I just finished the final run this morning. WOO HOO !!!!!! After finding the las...

Hauntiejelly

Graduate•9 years ago

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Still on w4...

Still on week 4, may be ready for w5r1 soon....

Joopoo

•9 years ago

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Week 4 begins tomorrow

Looking forward to this one. Hopefully my knees will hold up.Any tips or advice?

Willy-wonka

•9 years ago

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Once more unto the breach...

Once again I return to the glorious C25K forum. I successfully completed this program in Winter/Spring two years ago but have since been around the world and...

Once again I return to the glorious C25K forum. I successfully completed this pr...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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W1R1 done!

Having not run since school, decades ago, I've just completed my first ever run with the help of my very patient daughter. Feels good to have started. The goal...

Having not run since school, decades ago, I've just completed my first ever run ...

Jop123

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Couch to 5k

I have osteo arthiritis - Am i ok to start this programme?

Love2travel

•9 years ago

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Bristol-Bath Marathon. DNS.

Well, for once in my lif I took the route of sense and prudence. There was no way I was going to finish, or finsih in any kind of sensible time wthout...

Well, for once in my lif I took the route of sense and prudence. There was no wa...

Rignold

•9 years ago

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W5R3, the tale of 2 takes and a question

So, upon persuasion of a friend, I decided to do W5R3 outdoors. It was different. It was very different! There were people in the way. There were other...

So, upon persuasion of a friend, I decided to do W5R3 outdoors. It was differen...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 6 Day 1

Went out and did this earlier, found it quite tiring, more so than the dreaded 20 min on Friday but I kept going. Still can't seem to get my breathing quite...

Went out and did this earlier, found it quite tiring, more so than the dreaded 2...

Lazynotforlong

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Great day!

Great day, met up with Aliboo, Paul, Boz & Nick all C25K'ers, lovely people. I'll post a full report later.

Great day, met up with Aliboo, Paul, Boz & Nick all C25K'ers, lovely people. I'l...

Frank-ntj

•9 years ago

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We made it!

Boz was 1hr 17 and paul and i 1hr 49! Post to follow 😆

aliboo70

•9 years ago

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Over 60 but want to succeed at C25k

Hi - a little young woman here (hahaha) so pleased to have found this - here's hoping to better health and continued youth.......

Hi - a little young woman here (hahaha) so pleased to have found this - here's h...

littleduck

•9 years ago

16 Replies

So, after my week off

I repeated W7R1 after a forced week off due to my having stitches. I expected to struggle after a really sedentary week but was surprised at how easy I found...

I repeated W7R1 after a forced week off due to my having stitches. I expected ...

DeanP

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Twangy muscles

I was going great guns, and then went on holiday. As a result I didn't run for a week. When I came home I felt off colour but went for a run anyway. The first...

I was going great guns, and then went on holiday. As a result I didn't run for a...

coryluscontorta

Graduate•9 years ago

3 Replies

Flying High Now!

I remember week 1 run 1 and how painfully self conscious I was and how out of breath I was but how immensely proud I was that I finished the first run. My...

I remember week 1 run 1 and how painfully self conscious I was and how out of br...

Helein

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

Panicky runner.

So, I joined our local council jogging group (jog Derbyshire) on Wednesday. Was hard work but felt great afterwards with my best ever time. They were doing...

So, I joined our local council jogging group (jog Derbyshire) on Wednesday. Was ...

TwistaRuns

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

Ow ow ow ow ow

I completed w2r1 but about halfway through both my calves cramped up. I may have overdid it running up a hill. My question is - does it still count as 1 of 3...

I completed w2r1 but about halfway through both my calves cramped up. I may hav...

Bananabanana3

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Rest days 😮😮😮😮

I know rest days are needed and my legs need them. My brain however has different ideas! I like to think about running, where I am going, what to wear and...

I know rest days are needed and my legs need them. My brain however has differe...

JoolieB1

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

Motivitation

Completed wk5 rn3 on Thursday struggling to find the motivation to go out today

Gemma108

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling pleased with myself

Just needed to share with people who I know will understand! Yesterday I did week 8 run 3 and even though the gremlins were noisier than normal yesterday...

Just needed to share with people who I know will understand! Yesterday I did wee...

Pinkstink

•9 years ago

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Yet another 5k (and a PB as well)

I ran the haunted hustle 5k here in Wisconsin. What a blast! There were course zombies (alive...dead?) giving high fives along the way and plenty of creative...

I ran the haunted hustle 5k here in Wisconsin. What a blast! There were course z...

RunningForBroke

Graduate•9 years ago

24 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2015

Great South Run report

Wk6R1 - The rumours are true

Cycling

Meniscus and MRI

Finally... :-)

Katherine's Quest week 5 - Feel free to join.

Success!!!

Maidstone parkrun might close :(

Choosing running shoes.

W9 R3!!!!

Still on w4...

Week 4 begins tomorrow

Once more unto the breach...

W1R1 done!

Couch to 5k

Bristol-Bath Marathon. DNS.

W5R3, the tale of 2 takes and a question

Week 6 Day 1

Great day!

We made it!

Over 60 but want to succeed at C25k

So, after my week off

Twangy muscles

Flying High Now!

Panicky runner.

Ow ow ow ow ow

Rest days 😮😮😮😮

Motivitation

Feeling pleased with myself

Yet another 5k (and a PB as well)

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