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Student Journalist and fellow runner Question

Hello, I am a student journalist and fellow couch to 5k enthusiast. I am writing an article about the couch to 5k programme and would love to hear people's...

Hello, I am a student journalist and fellow couch to 5k enthusiast. I am writing...

GemmaHorton

•9 years ago

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Roll on week 3

I'm new to this community and this is my first post here! I recently decided I wanted to get fit in time for Christmas and generally get a head start on a...

I'm new to this community and this is my first post here! I recently decided I w...

Dominique12

Graduate•9 years ago

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I have a new goal...and it slightly scares me!

I thought I needed something to aim for having graduated a few weeks back! Something to make me pull on my asics during those cold winter evenings😮! Have been...

I thought I needed something to aim for having graduated a few weeks back! Somet...

Sandraj39

Graduate•9 years ago

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New Shoes! Asics only lasted 10 months?

New shoes bought yesterday at Sweatshop. My left knee was beginning to ache again so I knew my current Asics shoes must be wearing thin, which they were when...

New shoes bought yesterday at Sweatshop. My left knee was beginning to ache agai...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Soggy balls & damp run

Early this morning hit a few balls of tennis with Gary S, and was hoping it would remain dryish while we played but the forecast was out and it rained!😖 so...

Early this morning hit a few balls of tennis with Gary S, and was hoping it woul...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wings For Life Run 2016 (Cambridge)

http://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/gb/en/cambridge/info/ I'm thinking about doing this, looks fun and a real twist on a normal race :)

http://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/gb/en/cambridge/info/ I'm thinking about do...

millwalki8

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6 R3

Just done 25 mins non-stop - something I just would never have believed was possible. At the end when Laura said that if I was feeling OK I could up the pace...

Just done 25 mins non-stop - something I just would never have believed was poss...

Stella1001

Graduate•9 years ago

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Starting again but where from? Any tips?

I was going well and even did W5R3 but then life got in the way. My last run was 3 weeks ago so I was thinking of starting again at the start of week 4. Anyone...

I was going well and even did W5R3 but then life got in the way. My last run was...

Kellybelly888

•9 years ago

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The end of a beautiful relationship

It was my last official date with Laura today, on W9 R2, since I'll be graduating at the local Parkrun on Saturday. On my journey I have noticed a few things...

It was my last official date with Laura today, on W9 R2, since I'll be graduatin...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Grrrr! Mornings

My body will not even entertain the notion of running early in the day. When I wake up, I'm on half speed and my body feels heavy. I get ready for work on...

My body will not even entertain the notion of running early in the day. When I w...

coryluscontorta

Graduate•9 years ago

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Woo hoo I'm back!

I have (as you may recall) been having issues with a tendon behind my right knee. Well today, I decided that it had improved enough for me to go for a run. I...

I have (as you may recall) been having issues with a tendon behind my right knee...

RunningForBroke

Graduate•9 years ago

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Problem signing on with the phone app

Like several other people - I have not been able to sign up via the app - very frustrating - it asks me to sign up - I put in all my details and then it...

Like several other people - I have not been able to sign up via the app - very f...

cubleader1

•9 years ago

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Update- 6 weeks since gradutation

Hello guys, Remember me? It's been a few weeks since I've posted anything, though I have been silently perusing the forum reading other peoples updates. It's...

Hello guys, Remember me? It's been a few weeks since I've posted anything, thou...

afro-girl

Graduate•9 years ago

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W5R3 - it was amazing, never thought I'd do it

I really cannot believe I did it - and I felt I could do more - so shocked I am almost speechless - bit of a pointless post but it was either this or putting...

I really cannot believe I did it - and I felt I could do more - so shocked I am ...

emmabrambles

Graduate•9 years ago

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I beasted Week 6 Run 1

Last night was my the start of week 6! I know some say that this run is difficult, but I enjoyed it. Maybe I am just meant to be an interval girl and...

Last night was my the start of week 6! I know some say that this run is difficul...

Lauraeliza30

•9 years ago

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Soft shoe shuffle

Oof! W3 run 1 and the stupid battery in my stupid phone stupid well packed in! So I had to use my watch which is not as satisfying because it doesn't tell me...

Oof! W3 run 1 and the stupid battery in my stupid phone stupid well packed in! S...

Old_trout

Graduate•9 years ago

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Leaves on the ground

Ha! I sound like the train network but leaves on the ground are slippery! After my disastrous experience on the treadmill last week I haven't been out for a...

Ha! I sound like the train network but leaves on the ground are slippery! Aft...

Helein

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R3 done!

I confess! I was naughty! I did not take the rest day and did W6R3 today! The reason being I am running again on Friday morning with a friend and taking...

I confess! I was naughty! I did not take the rest day and did W6R3 today! The...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•9 years ago

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First run without Laura

Well did my first run after graduation and without Laura ... was a little strange but thought I'd try it on my own Went ok I think lol Did a few seconds over...

Well did my first run after graduation and without Laura ... was a little strang...

Jan_j

Graduate•9 years ago

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Suffering with stich getting me down

I keep suffering with stich and it is really getting to me. I have tried everything, sticking out my tummy, eating and not eating before, same with drinking. I...

I keep suffering with stich and it is really getting to me. I have tried everyth...

Sezza2u

Graduate•9 years ago

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Loosing the will (a bit)

Hi all, as some may not know, this is my second attempt at c25k. I've been on a really long journey to get to where I am today. Severely obese (still), I do a...

Hi all, as some may not know, this is my second attempt at c25k. I've been on a ...

Deadendsvillediva

Graduate•9 years ago

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It's been a while... injured :(

Haven't posted in months. Was flying high & running 3 times a week doing 5k's in the summer. Then I went to Canada to visit family & ran X 2 with my cousin...

Haven't posted in months. Was flying high & running 3 times a week doing 5k's in...

mancunianpoodle

•9 years ago

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It's been a while...

The lovely aliboo70 pointed out to me yesterday that I've been rather quiet on here of late, so I thought I'd let you all know I'm still around. Some of you...

The lovely aliboo70 pointed out to me yesterday that I've been rather quiet on h...

5kOrBust

Graduate•9 years ago

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Virtual Runner Poppy Medal

First run yesterday, anybody else doing it?

millwalki8

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 1 done!

I loved it! I actually wanted to get out there and do it - especially one evening when I arrived home from work VERY stressed! I did my first Wk 2 session...

I loved it! I actually wanted to get out there and do it - especially one eveni...

jojo57

Graduate•9 years ago

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Goodbye intervals, hello dark nights.

Well that's the second run of week six done and dusted - no more intervals! I'm slightly anxious about the prospect of non stop runs from now on, but it does...

Well that's the second run of week six done and dusted - no more intervals! I'm ...

tomatopincushion

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R2 done!

I am starting to get into the groove of things now. Playlist on. C25K app on. Treadmill going. Waterbottle and a sweat towel in place. And away we go....

I am starting to get into the groove of things now. Playlist on. C25K app on. ...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•9 years ago

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New 5k PB of 40 minutes

I went out last Thursday evening and managed a new 5K PB of 40 minutes. I'm really chuffed with this. I graduated in April 2014 and have since then been...

I went out last Thursday evening and managed a new 5K PB of 40 minutes. I'm real...

ajwyld

Graduate•9 years ago

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Broken Leg update

Hi All its coming up to the 6 week mark so i thought I would update you.....I am doing well can now lift my body weight up a flight of stairs, can go from...

Hi All its coming up to the 6 week mark so i thought I would update you.....I a...

Dolphin12

Graduate•9 years ago

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I agree with this.

I saw this on Twitter this morning.

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2015

Student Journalist and fellow runner Question

Roll on week 3

I have a new goal...and it slightly scares me!

New Shoes! Asics only lasted 10 months?

Soggy balls & damp run

Wings For Life Run 2016 (Cambridge)

W6 R3

Starting again but where from? Any tips?

The end of a beautiful relationship

Grrrr! Mornings

Woo hoo I'm back!

Problem signing on with the phone app

Update- 6 weeks since gradutation

W5R3 - it was amazing, never thought I'd do it

I beasted Week 6 Run 1

Soft shoe shuffle

Leaves on the ground

W6R3 done!

First run without Laura

Suffering with stich getting me down

Loosing the will (a bit)

It's been a while... injured :(

It's been a while...

Virtual Runner Poppy Medal

Week 1 done!

Goodbye intervals, hello dark nights.

W6R2 done!

New 5k PB of 40 minutes

Broken Leg update

I agree with this.

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