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Week 3 Run 1

Completed my first run of week 3 and wasn't as bad as I thought:) bring on run number 2

Completed my first run of week 3 and wasn't as bad as I thought:) bring on run n...

xxashxxxleyxx

Graduate•8 years ago

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new

Hi - just joined the website and looking forward to getting motivated using the lift less and getting bit fitter for Spring

Hi - just joined the website and looking forward to getting motivated using the ...

Julie25

•8 years ago

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Inspiration

Just this, really. Well worth a read http://runblogger.com/2014/02/how-running-saved-the-life-of-an-olympian-lynn-jennings-story.html

Just this, really. Well worth a read http://runblogger.com/2014/02/how-running...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Back to basics ... But loving it!!!

So I graduated late last year having done the entire programme on a treadmill. To move my running on I joined a running club in January... Wow 😮😮😮 how...

So I graduated late last year having done the entire programme on a treadmill. T...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Week 1 Day 1 - Fourth time lucky!

After three attempts at completing week on day one (falling a little less short each time) I have finally succeeded! I dedicate my success to pushing cars up...

After three attempts at completing week on day one (falling a little less short ...

Statpuss

•8 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2

Well that is run 2 finished. I managed to complete it, but it was hard going. My walking speed was 3.8 mph and I upped my jog to 4.5 mph as I was listening to...

Well that is run 2 finished. I managed to complete it, but it was hard going. My...

diamondgirl902

Graduate•8 years ago

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Back on treadmill and I can still run!

I have been going out with friends as well as myself trying to run outdoors. And it hasn't been going to plan. I still struggle to run outdoors even though I...

I have been going out with friends as well as myself trying to run outdoors. And...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•8 years ago

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back to w1

well at least a year ago I came on and managed to get to week 5 or 6 before injury (unrelated to running) that injury had me out of all exercise for 9months! I...

well at least a year ago I came on and managed to get to week 5 or 6 before inju...

hydrogirl

•8 years ago

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1st aborted run. Niggles won :-(

Hey all .. hope you're managing to get out and run safely in this cold weather. Today is sunny but frosty here and I was really looking forward to my run....

Hey all .. hope you're managing to get out and run safely in this cold weather. ...

RachelLewes

Graduate•8 years ago

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Fitness not improving and now knee pain!

Ok, so I knew I wasn't very fit to begin with. I have now done week 1 and 2 sessions of week 2. I don't feel my fitness has changed at all. I still feel...

Ok, so I knew I wasn't very fit to begin with. I have now done week 1 and 2 sess...

Sand69

•8 years ago

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Wk 3 Yay! Then shin splints...

I was so proud last week to get through week 3 with relative ease. Then after a rest day I felt little niggles in my left shin. It is by no means bad, just...

I was so proud last week to get through week 3 with relative ease. Then after ...

Ucandothis

Graduate•8 years ago

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Re-running W5

I missed out on W5R3 last week due to snow, I'm feeling a little worn out this week and experiencing a little shin/calf pain so I'm not going to push on to W6...

I missed out on W5R3 last week due to snow, I'm feeling a little worn out this w...

Wolfboy

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Wk7 R1

Went for my run last night despite the freezing weather and having a cold. Cold is above the neck so I thought that was ok and the streets were not slippery...

Went for my run last night despite the freezing weather and having a cold. Col...

CatRuns

Graduate•8 years ago

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Foot Pain

First the good news, Ive been persevering with alternate day runs (wk1) since the new year, feeling an great sense of achievement and much better in myself,...

First the good news, Ive been persevering with alternate day runs (wk1) since th...

Sircliffsgirl

•8 years ago

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Hello again

I'm jumping back on the waggon lol. I failed miserably last year when my knee went I missed a couple of runs, then it rained and I found myself just making...

I'm jumping back on the waggon lol. I failed miserably last year when my knee we...

herewego86

•8 years ago

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RunningForBroke vs. Treadmill

In this corner, we have the champion: The Machine. Fast and strong. Unmatched endurance and with a black belt on top of that (think about it). In the other...

In this corner, we have the champion: The Machine. Fast and strong. Unmatched en...

RunningForBroke

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 2 run 3

Another week over! Can't believe how fast it's going by and the progress seems unbelievable compared to a fortnight ago. I felt fairly comfortable today so I...

Another week over! Can't believe how fast it's going by and the progress seems u...

daniel_watson1708

•8 years ago

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Winter workout layering guide

Variable from person to person I'd think

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7 (Nearly There!) Run 1

Well folks.... I braved the winter's night and the not so pleasant winter temperature, was it cold or what!? Was thinking while doing the warm up walk, why did...

Well folks.... I braved the winter's night and the not so pleasant winter temper...

saul01

Graduate•8 years ago

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Is wearing shorts in this weather bad for health long term?

Some of my club members are wearing only shorts, some just T shirts as well in this freezing weather, and someone's picked up on it saying their health will...

Some of my club members are wearing only shorts, some just T shirts as well in t...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

Hi gang! I did it! First run of week 7 done. I dragged myself round a bit today but I did it without too much of a second thought! I did a teeny bit...

Hi gang! I did it! First run of week 7 done. I dragged myself round a bit tod...

ElsieW

Graduate•8 years ago

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A good take on Fitness

You don't often see this discussed https://www.facebook.com/352687401519367/videos/898261166961985/?pnref=story

You don't often see this discussed https://www.facebook.com/352687401519367/vid...

Rignold

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Don't like the short days!

Goodness, I am checking my little app on my phone seeing when sunset is. I don't run in the dark, as its very rural where I run. I work full time, commuting...

Goodness, I am checking my little app on my phone seeing when sunset is. I don't...

jenman1

Graduate•8 years ago

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To run or not to run?

That age old question! Well, I had a great but surprise 9k on Sunday- my furthest & within it my fastest 5k run. I was really happy as I didn't feel all that...

That age old question! Well, I had a great but surprise 9k on Sunday- my furthe...

beatricerose

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

And it's goodbye from me

Sadly after struggling for too long, I finally "tore" something when lifting a heavy box - fast forward 3 months and I have a lot of damage to my left hip,...

Sadly after struggling for too long, I finally "tore" something when lifting a h...

Janeymiddlewife

•8 years ago

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W2R1now that the 2" of snow has gone

Today just done the first run of week two and found it a bit easier than I thought I would. Definitely feeling fitter than I did before I started C25K. So...

Today just done the first run of week two and found it a bit easier than I thoug...

unfitfred

•8 years ago

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scary shoe shop report

Well after your encouragements I decided to drop into my local proper running shop today. When I arrived the shop was empty, so I told the assistant that I was...

Well after your encouragements I decided to drop into my local proper running sh...

ajwyld

Graduate•8 years ago

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And another newbie!

Hi All - just starting off, day 2 week 1. Finding it hard but determined to keep going! Looking on hear for inspiration!

Hi All - just starting off, day 2 week 1. Finding it hard but determined to keep...

Janine1

•8 years ago

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Bit of a struggle!

Hey all, I started a couch to 5k hosted by my local running club on Saturday and it was a bit of shock, not just from the 8am start and it being white over...

Hey all, I started a couch to 5k hosted by my local running club on Saturday and...

psypher5

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Hello 2016 Quest week 5 - Feel free to join

Hello 2016 Quest week five Hope everyone's week has been ok. I like the idea on the next virtual run we all descend on Curlygurly2 with her kind invitation....

Hello 2016 Quest week five Hope everyone's week has been ok. I like the idea on...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2016

Week 3 Run 1

new

Inspiration

Back to basics ... But loving it!!!

Week 1 Day 1 - Fourth time lucky!

Week 2 Run 2

Back on treadmill and I can still run!

back to w1

1st aborted run. Niggles won :-(

Fitness not improving and now knee pain!

Wk 3 Yay! Then shin splints...

Re-running W5

Wk7 R1

Foot Pain

Hello again

RunningForBroke vs. Treadmill

Week 2 run 3

Winter workout layering guide

Week 7 (Nearly There!) Run 1

Is wearing shorts in this weather bad for health long term?

Week 7 Run 1

A good take on Fitness

Don't like the short days!

To run or not to run?

And it's goodbye from me

W2R1now that the 2" of snow has gone

scary shoe shop report

And another newbie!

Bit of a struggle!

Hello 2016 Quest week 5 - Feel free to join

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