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Week 8 Run 2....who put that hill there?

Well...a beautiful morning, compared with the squishiness of Monday's run, and the noisiness of Wednesday's run. The sun was just, only just, beginning to...

Well...a beautiful morning, compared with the squishiness of Monday's run, and t...

Oldfloss

Administrator•9 years ago

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Getting back out there

1 mile run this mornin. Not bad concidering havnt been out there really since be4 summer hols. Just a bit here nd there. So buildin mesel up. Wont be long till...

1 mile run this mornin. Not bad concidering havnt been out there really since be...

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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Shape

I went to try some shorts today. Haven't worn shorts for more than 20 years at least. And guess what? they looked good. So thank you C25K for shaping my legs,...

I went to try some shorts today. Haven't worn shorts for more than 20 years at l...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Need help with Shin Splint

Hello, I am new here, and need an answer to this. During musical theater (yes, I'm really sorry it doesn't have to do with the group) my lower leg pain...

Hello, I am new here, and need an answer to this. During musical theater (yes, I...

UstorfDerpinston

•9 years ago

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Vibram Toe shoes

and that's all I have to say about that

Rignold

•9 years ago

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My first run in a long time

So today I promised myself I would get back to my running ... And I did! Went out in the pouring rain, walked to the shops and ran back, no problems absolutely...

So today I promised myself I would get back to my running ... And I did! Went ou...

Prettys073

Graduate•9 years ago

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Can't believe I did it...

Just ran my first 5k. It took me 38 mins. Was indoors on a treadmill no incline, but im so happy. My previous best run was 33mins. But tonight I just felt like...

Just ran my first 5k. It took me 38 mins. Was indoors on a treadmill no incline,...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•9 years ago

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Nervously excited!!!!

Just completed W5R2 and smashed it....even did an extra minute on the first 8 mins. Felt fab afterwards and recovered really quickly!! Looking forward to...

Just completed W5R2 and smashed it....even did an extra minute on the first 8 mi...

Lina_lou

Graduate•9 years ago

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Stitch

Today I completed week 6 run 3 and for the first time in the programme I suffered a bit of stitch. It's probably my own fault as I decided to try and push on...

Today I completed week 6 run 3 and for the first time in the programme I suffere...

Helenmorris30

•9 years ago

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Week 3

Wwweeeeeeee Week 3 👍so chuffed....legs grumbled a bit, but the breathing was fab! But men look away now-what do all u 'menopausal' ladies where bra-wise-bit...

Wwweeeeeeee Week 3 👍so chuffed....legs grumbled a bit, but the breathing was fa...

Fishgirl

•9 years ago

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30/20/10

I tried the 30/20/10 thing yesterday (as originally linked, I think, by Juicyju). I don't think I have ever done a harder run in my life. By the 5th 10 second...

I tried the 30/20/10 thing yesterday (as originally linked, I think, by Juicyju)...

Coddfish

Graduate•9 years ago

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GPS, a beginners question!

So here I was having a jog and hoping that the route is about 5k... but how are people measuring how far you actually travel? I have my ipod and a bit...

So here I was having a jog and hoping that the route is about 5k... but how are ...

teally

•9 years ago

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Week 4 r2, ipod troubles!

After doing my 5 min walk today I soon realised that I hadn't put the ipod back to wk 4 for my second run and had gone on to wk 5 run1... so I just went with...

After doing my 5 min walk today I soon realised that I hadn't put the ipod back ...

teally

•9 years ago

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Foot injury update 3

I ran!!!! It was only 3Km, and at a very easy pace, but I ran! I paid a great deal of attention to not stressing the tendon, and although I can feel a little...

I ran!!!! It was only 3Km, and at a very easy pace, but I ran! I paid a great ...

Steve_L

Graduate•9 years ago

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A new outdoors 5k PB (2)

For those that like their data, here are my splits for my various outdoor 5k runs this year - it's the same route everytime. As you can see , cracking km #4...

For those that like their data, here are my splits for my various outdoor 5k run...

John_W

Graduate•9 years ago

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C25K+ Speed, 1st attempt

Well, that was short and a bit painful! Only managed 2.88km by the start of the cool-down but it was really hard work and everything below the knees was...

Well, that was short and a bit painful! Only managed 2.88km by the start of the ...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate•9 years ago

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Graduation badge December 2015

Hi there Congratulations on your graduation. Please leave your username here for me or OlsBean so we can organise your well deserved graduation badge. we will...

Hi there Congratulations on your graduation. Please leave your username here for...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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November Graduates Roll Call

Here is a list of our newest graduates for November 2015 Well done to everyone. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Ariday Jan_j Ukulelekid Lucca10 Jmiles Niftyfifty Monners...

Here is a list of our newest graduates for November 2015 Well done to everyone. ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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A new outdoors 5k PB - at last!

It's only taken 5 months, a serious amount of interval training on the treadmill - variety of different sessions (see my recent "heart rate" posts) - , the...

It's only taken 5 months, a serious amount of interval training on the treadmill...

John_W

Graduate•9 years ago

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News and good news

Why a particular run would seem harder than another we would never know. But I found the run today - on treadmill - with 1.5 % elevation every 5 minutes -...

Why a particular run would seem harder than another we would never know. But I ...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hello my name is Scott and I am Running4MyWife.

Hello, My name is Scott. Why I found C25K. I want to be around with my wife for as long as I can. I must live a healthier life. I quit smoking 6 yrs ago...

Hello, My name is Scott. Why I found C25K. I want to be around with my wife fo...

Running4MyWife

•9 years ago

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I graduated!

What a great feeling, I ran W9 R3 this evening and smashed 5k on the dot. I never ever thought I would do it considering my PE teacher 20 years ago, thought I...

What a great feeling, I ran W9 R3 this evening and smashed 5k on the dot. I neve...

Sonya21

Graduate•9 years ago

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A Confession

So, I have had my Suunto for just over 2 weeks now, and have had it n my wrist as a watch all that time, and have been running pretty much every day too, but...

So, I have had my Suunto for just over 2 weeks now, and have had it n my wrist a...

Rignold

•9 years ago

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Okay...so far...

Well.. Week 8 Run 1 done. It was fine. Changed my route.. didn't like it.. won't do that way again. Too much noise and early morning whizzing around-ness. I...

Well.. Week 8 Run 1 done. It was fine. Changed my route.. didn't like it.. won't...

Oldfloss

Administrator•9 years ago

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Ran too fast

I managed 2 5k runs last week and they took me about 43 mins each run. I've always been on the slow side and wanted to run faster but been happy that I could...

I managed 2 5k runs last week and they took me about 43 mins each run. I've alwa...

Sezza2u

Graduate•9 years ago

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I really don't want to go!

I really don't feel like a run this morning, it's probably raining again - oh no, it's dry after all. Still feeling stiff from pilates on Monday. I ought to go...

I really don't feel like a run this morning, it's probably raining again - oh no...

Ullyrunner

Graduate•9 years ago

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A special one for Poppypug ;)

How to spend a rest day after a good race ;) http://www.jabberworks.co.uk/pugs-of-the-frozen-north/ xx :)

How to spend a rest day after a good race ;) http://www.jabberworks.co.uk/pugs-...

Pigivi

•9 years ago

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After a break and keep safe ladies

So last night, after a 3 month break, I ran for the first time with a group. Where I live there aren't any running clubs but in the new year I am moving house...

So last night, after a 3 month break, I ran for the first time with a group. Whe...

slowmover

Graduate•9 years ago

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Anyone else in France ?

Running here in Normandy I just wondered if there are other runners in France and why you came to be here on this forum. I used to live in the UK and came to...

Running here in Normandy I just wondered if there are other runners in France an...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Started week 8!

This morning I scraped ice off my car, visited Lema Ranch and ran the beautiful trails for 28 minutes...Found it surprisingly easier than my 25 minute run 2...

This morning I scraped ice off my car, visited Lema Ranch and ran the beautiful ...

Abby1983

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2015

Week 8 Run 2....who put that hill there?

Getting back out there

Shape

Need help with Shin Splint

Vibram Toe shoes

My first run in a long time

Can't believe I did it...

Nervously excited!!!!

Stitch

Week 3

30/20/10

GPS, a beginners question!

Week 4 r2, ipod troubles!

Foot injury update 3

A new outdoors 5k PB (2)

C25K+ Speed, 1st attempt

Graduation badge December 2015

November Graduates Roll Call

A new outdoors 5k PB - at last!

News and good news

Hello my name is Scott and I am Running4MyWife.

I graduated!

A Confession

Okay...so far...

Ran too fast

I really don't want to go!

A special one for Poppypug ;)

After a break and keep safe ladies

Anyone else in France ?

Started week 8!

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