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Life after Laura. Week II/IV Keep running!

Due to knee pain which is not bad unless I walk downstairs, I'll pass this week but don't let that stop anyone else. What are your plans for this week? Drop in...

Due to knee pain which is not bad unless I walk downstairs, I'll pass this week ...

boptillyoudrop49

Graduate•8 years ago

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Getting back into it

After about a 6 week break and having got to week 6 previously, I've now started C25K again at week 4. Successfully completed that last week and today am about...

After about a 6 week break and having got to week 6 previously, I've now started...

CSH57

Graduate•8 years ago

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New graduate

I had a good run today, week 9 run 3, speeding up a bit at the end to show myself I've got something in reserve. i have a slow, steady pace now that feels...

I had a good run today, week 9 run 3, speeding up a bit at the end to show myse...

Joanee

Graduate•8 years ago

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My first major running injury

I recently completed the C25K without any injuries except a tight right leg calf muscle which just caused me to miss a few days. I went for a run on the 8th...

I recently completed the C25K without any injuries except a tight right leg calf...

Carlton_

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk2run1 - Ice run!

Braved the snow and ice this evening (having chickened out last night) and went out to start wk2. It was so icy that I barely noticed the longer runs as I was...

Braved the snow and ice this evening (having chickened out last night) and went ...

Fitforit75

Graduate•8 years ago

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I did it!

After posting this morning that snow was likely to put a stop to my running plans I managed to get out after all 😊 The snow had melted enough from the paths...

After posting this morning that snow was likely to put a stop to my running plan...

PumpKim

Graduate•8 years ago

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Restart

Just beginning this programme again. Have done Week 1 Day 1. Felt pleased with myself, but exhausted after it. Brilliant for an excellent night's sleep...

Just beginning this programme again. Have done Week 1 Day 1. Felt pleased with...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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First pain!

Finished run 1 of week three yesterday and felt my first pain today - sharp occasional pain just under knee cap.hoping this will up by tmrw evening!

Finished run 1 of week three yesterday and felt my first pain today - sharp occa...

philmoore

•8 years ago

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treadmill or stat bike?

Which is the best to use in the home while snow & ice is around? Mill or bike? I could read up, but I believe running is the most affective? What about impact...

Which is the best to use in the home while snow & ice is around? Mill or bike? I...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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How long could you run non-stop for before C25K?

One thing I wish I'd done before C25K...is worked out how long I could have run non-stop for before it. Just so I had a record and could keep reminding myself...

One thing I wish I'd done before C25K...is worked out how long I could have run ...

sarah469

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 1 complete 😀

Well that's week one completed and I feel great but shattered lol can't wait to get started on week 2 and just push myself that wee bit more

Well that's week one completed and I feel great but shattered lol can't wait to ...

Anthea40

•8 years ago

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'Cross training'

Glorious day walking near Edale yesterday. I didn't run, but I did do enough up-and-down to make me ache, and I did fall over, spectacularly and hilariously,...

Glorious day walking near Edale yesterday. I didn't run, but I did do enough up-...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•8 years ago

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More than a minute

I've been struggling to feel I can run for more than a minute. So much so I'm daunted about moving up to week 2 and 1.5 minutes! I've been on week 1 for 2...

I've been struggling to feel I can run for more than a minute. So much so I'm d...

Lorraine5

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Can anyone spot and potential issues on my running route?

Ran this yesterday morning and it was clear. This was yesterday evening with the dog. Its now even deeper!! I may have to revert to a treadmill :(

Ran this yesterday morning and it was clear. This was yesterday evening with the...

runner56

Graduate•8 years ago

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Brrrrrrrrrrrr!

I have a lot of respect for anyone doing C25K this time of year! It was cold and rainy (surprise surprise) on my run today, probably the first time ever I seem...

I have a lot of respect for anyone doing C25K this time of year! It was cold and...

sarah469

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Flipping Flu!

Hi Everyone! I graduated a few weeks ago and had two weeks of running every other day instead of three times a week. making every third run 5k and sticking to...

Hi Everyone! I graduated a few weeks ago and had two weeks of running every othe...

samthehandwich

Graduate•8 years ago

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C25K is amazing, keep going!

Wow, everyone is doing such a great thing to do this programme. I graduated about 16 weeks ago and still remember how each run was such a challenge but it has...

Wow, everyone is doing such a great thing to do this programme. I graduated abo...

JoolieB1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Back after a long time....and now I have my motivation!

Hi guys, I've been away for a while and start C25k back up just before Christmas. I'm having a bit of a break as my knees were playing up, but now I have my...

Hi guys, I've been away for a while and start C25k back up just before Christm...

XFNutty

Graduate•8 years ago

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Bit Nervous!😧

Starting week 3 today, find that I'm nervous about running for two minutes. Ridiculous, as many years ago I was regularly running half marathons and completed...

Starting week 3 today, find that I'm nervous about running for two minutes. Ridi...

Chrissy56

•8 years ago

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Snow!

The dreaded snow has arrived! I love snow and can't wait to go out to play with my little boy BUT I'm really disappointed that I can't run. I never thought I'd...

The dreaded snow has arrived! I love snow and can't wait to go out to play with ...

PumpKim

Graduate•8 years ago

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icy parkrun

hi all weather not brilliant this morning but at least it was dry!! but VERY VERY ICY Had to be careful but got round! HAd a very satisfying cup of coffee at...

hi all weather not brilliant this morning but at least it was dry!! but VERY VER...

givman

•8 years ago

23 Replies

Weeks 7/8/9

Hi folks, Just a quick question for the graduates really, as these are all block runs did you guys n girls stick with Laura or have your own play list. I...

Hi folks, Just a quick question for the graduates really, as these are all blo...

saul01

Graduate•8 years ago

36 Replies

Newbie here ✋🏼

Hi all I've Just completed day 2 of week 1 and I'm pleased with myself as 6 weeks ago I gave up smoking and never imagined I'd be out running let alone doing...

Hi all I've Just completed day 2 of week 1 and I'm pleased with myself as 6 week...

Anthea40

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Hardest one yet...

So..... there was me thinking I was clever after 4 weeks off and picking up where I left off at week 5 without any real problem. Ha!! Just been out to do W6...

So..... there was me thinking I was clever after 4 weeks off and picking up whe...

Debs4GNR

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

New Balanace Trainers

Hi All, As some of you may remember I was diagnosed with a Morton's Neuroma in late November, about two weeks after I graduated. Since then I have had...

Hi All, As some of you may remember I was diagnosed with a Morton's Neuroma in l...

Helein

Graduate•8 years ago

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Swollen knuckles

I get 2 or 3 swollen knuckles on my left hand on & off. Its extremely painful. Not sure what could be the cause. Any suggestions

I get 2 or 3 swollen knuckles on my left hand on & off. Its extremely painful. N...

Sandyscriv

•8 years ago

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Wk6 R3

Just completed a frosty 25mins! Was hard! But not a bad avg pace for me. Looking forward to 28 mins next. Think I will jump to week8 as this is my second time...

Just completed a frosty 25mins! Was hard! But not a bad avg pace for me. Lookin...

CatRuns

Graduate•8 years ago

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Don't laugh but....buzzing teeth?!

Ok this is probably a new one for you and I'm new to this game. Having completed run2 of wk 3 today (hurrah!).....struggled a bit but I noticed that when I'm...

Ok this is probably a new one for you and I'm new to this game. Having completed...

Kezz100

•8 years ago

15 Replies

My 2nd week weigh in!

5.5lbs on my 1st week and today another 3.5lbs! A long way to go, but it's a good start! Can't thank people enough for the support on here - truly amazing and...

5.5lbs on my 1st week and today another 3.5lbs! A long way to go, but it's a goo...

Janontheisland2019

•8 years ago

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import mapmyrun workouts to strava garmin etc

found this workaround to get my mapmyrun workouts into garmin connect, it works with other apps like strava etc...

found this workaround to get my mapmyrun workouts into garmin connect, it works ...

Paul46-ipswich

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2016

Life after Laura. Week II/IV Keep running!

Getting back into it

New graduate

My first major running injury

Wk2run1 - Ice run!

I did it!

Restart

First pain!

treadmill or stat bike?

How long could you run non-stop for before C25K?

Week 1 complete 😀

'Cross training'

More than a minute

Can anyone spot and potential issues on my running route?

Brrrrrrrrrrrr!

Flipping Flu!

C25K is amazing, keep going!

Back after a long time....and now I have my motivation!

Bit Nervous!😧

Snow!

icy parkrun

Weeks 7/8/9

Newbie here ✋🏼

Hardest one yet...

New Balanace Trainers

Swollen knuckles

Wk6 R3

Don't laugh but....buzzing teeth?!

My 2nd week weigh in!

import mapmyrun workouts to strava garmin etc

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