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Another Crossfit Open competitor

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Rignold

•9 years ago

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Manchester winter series 10k

For those who are just starting the C25k, you may be thinking 'I could never do a 10k'. Well I would have agreed with you back then - a lot has changed since I...

For those who are just starting the C25k, you may be thinking 'I could never do ...

Girlyswot

Graduate•9 years ago

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week 8 run 2 things are dropping into place.

Well that's run 2 in the bag and no major disasters to report. All went rather well compared to run 1. I managed to pace myself much better this time around...

Well that's run 2 in the bag and no major disasters to report. All went rather w...

kungfoo-panda

Graduate•9 years ago

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Just a wee update/ intro to 5k2WKW

Just started running again! Started with a gentle walk/run of 5k-ish last Tuesday, did around the same on Wednesday (both with my partner who's not yet...

Just started running again! Started with a gentle walk/run of 5k-ish last Tuesd...

Mike_Bravo

Graduate•9 years ago

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Arthur's inspirational video

I have posted this video before on this Forum - but reading a post this morning made me think that it is time to post it again. Many who come here are...

I have posted this video before on this Forum - but reading a post this morning ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 5, run 2

Managed to complete the run tonight, felt really good after. But anxious about the next one though it seems a big jump to run from 8 minutes to 20! Also can't...

Managed to complete the run tonight, felt really good after. But anxious about t...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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W3R1

Yay completed today's run!! I was able to run for 3 minutes. Absolutely delighted. Thank you to all of you who encouraged me!

Yay completed today's run!! I was able to run for 3 minutes. Absolutely delighte...

Happy-runner

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R1

Back listening to the lovely Laura today on the W8 podcast. Took it a bit steady today and completed the 28 minutes without any issues apart from a slight slip...

Back listening to the lovely Laura today on the W8 podcast. Took it a bit steady...

Hidden

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 run 1 (repeat) done :)

Thanks for supportive posts over the weekend :) I went out today, turned the volume up, owned my Lycra, my breathing and my snail plodding pace... and managed...

Thanks for supportive posts over the weekend :) I went out today, turned the vol...

jt24

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Graduated.....kind of!

Well, i cant quite believe it, but ive just run my 4th 30 min run and i feel bloomin fantastic! Im on week 9 run 1, but ive been running the 30 mins since the...

Well, i cant quite believe it, but ive just run my 4th 30 min run and i feel blo...

SolNaveen

Graduate•9 years ago

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What a lovely morning for a run, but I've finished C25K!!!

Not to worry though, on with 5k to 10k! I have downloaded a 10K app to my phone, start at week 9 of 14 for those already having completed C25K. Todays session...

Not to worry though, on with 5k to 10k! I have downloaded a 10K app to my phone,...

Big-Andy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk 6, Run 1a & b

WK 6 RUN 1a Well despite following all the advice you gave me after Wk 5, the first run of Wk 6 on Friday was *really* tough! :( I made a conscious effort to...

WK 6 RUN 1a Well despite following all the advice you gave me after Wk 5, the fi...

Racdeac

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Chi running

I've been playing around a bit with Chi running, where the difference in style seems to be leaning forward from the ankles, now I'm getting achilles pain -...

I've been playing around a bit with Chi running, where the difference in style s...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•9 years ago

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Just started

Hi just joined and started the c25k, i always thought i was quite fit with walking to work each day and being able to keep up with my 3 kids but how wrong i...

Hi just joined and started the c25k, i always thought i was quite fit with walki...

stecal

Graduate•9 years ago

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4 Weeks and counting.

Have finished 4 weeks and only fell off my diet once. Pigged out on a saturday but still managed to lose some weight (0.2 kg) for that week. Have now lost a...

Have finished 4 weeks and only fell off my diet once. Pigged out on a saturday ...

cliffhilton1969

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Can you recommend an alternative to fitbit charge HR?

Hi, I've had my fitbit charge HR for about a year now and I've had enough with the battery issues. Other than that it's great but the battery life...

Hi, I've had my fitbit charge HR for about a year now and I've had enough with ...

TheMagicalPixie

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk 6, run 3

I've only gone and done 25 mins, no stopping!! 😊 I 'm not going to lie, it wasnt easy half way through. I seemed to be constantly looking ahead and...

I've only gone and done 25 mins, no stopping!! 😊 I 'm not going to lie, it w...

kazzajogger

Graduate•9 years ago

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Graduation Badge March 2016

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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Graduation badge Roll Call February 2016

Here is a list of our newest graduates. Well done to all of them 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Sharon1978 Bunnygirl55 ElsieW Saul01 Sulanderson Skenny0909 Andyj57...

Here is a list of our newest graduates. Well done to all of them 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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C25B450 - Extra day of yr for wk9r1

What a beautiful day! Can't believe I'm on Wk9, how did that happen? Lovely to be out by sea early morning, there was frost on the peaks of sand blown onto...

What a beautiful day! Can't believe I'm on Wk9, how did that happen? Lovely to...

HelsbelswhatamIdoing

Graduate•9 years ago

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"illness be gone" Quest week 5 - Feel free to join

Illness be gone Quest week 5 I hope everyone is is doing ok and those who are still on the IC couch are making progress. What the quest is:- The quest takes...

Illness be gone Quest week 5 I hope everyone is is doing ok and those who are st...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Heel first or not?

Very confused to conflicting ideas, is it a case of you just run how ever it goes or actually concentrate on foot placings, I'm on w3r2 and just go, not having...

Very confused to conflicting ideas, is it a case of you just run how ever it goe...

TINADICKINSON

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Ball of foot pain

I got up on my toes a bit yesterday when ascending hills, got a few twinges in the calves while doing so, so took it slow, and later when I got home got ball...

I got up on my toes a bit yesterday when ascending hills, got a few twinges in t...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3 R1 over.

Thanks for all the encouragement earlier- I was slightly apprehensive about that three minute stretch in week 3 but I managed it. I even shouted "yes!" In the...

Thanks for all the encouragement earlier- I was slightly apprehensive about that...

Celtprof

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

Unexpected run today and week 7 done!!

My husband looked at me like I had two heads this morning when I dived out of bed at 8.15, took a look outside and announced I was going for my run. To be...

My husband looked at me like I had two heads this morning when I dived out of b...

mummybrummy

Graduate•9 years ago

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wk 6 run 1- i hate my shins

again after managing the 20minute run after 4 days rest 3 days ago i managed w5r3. Shins felt great, went out for run1 of week 6 and 16 minutes in again it...

again after managing the 20minute run after 4 days rest 3 days ago i managed w5r...

Lcsurfer

•9 years ago

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laura

i have the c25k app on my phone ,,who is laura people keep mentioning ? is that the voice that says walk or run or half way there etc ?

i have the c25k app on my phone ,,who is laura people keep mentioning ? is that ...

parcelqueen

Graduate•9 years ago

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W1R3 I did it yaaaaaaay!!!

Week 1 complete I'm so chuffed with myself for actually completing it. May not seem much but I actually can't believe I've stuck it out haha Thanks everyone...

Week 1 complete I'm so chuffed with myself for actually completing it. May not s...

vickyb5277

•9 years ago

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Wk8 R3

Week 8 done! I'm so pleased I forced myself out. Have a bit of a headache and a lot of work to do, it's cold and windy... Excuses, excuses, I thought and just...

Week 8 done! I'm so pleased I forced myself out. Have a bit of a headache and a ...

CatRuns

Graduate•9 years ago

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day 1

At the age of 61, it's time to get fit so I started the zero to 5k programme today. Will do The Colour Run later this year and go from there unless I can do a...

At the age of 61, it's time to get fit so I started the zero to 5k programme tod...

sandman2477

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2016

Another Crossfit Open competitor

Manchester winter series 10k

week 8 run 2 things are dropping into place.

Just a wee update/ intro to 5k2WKW

Arthur's inspirational video

Week 5, run 2

W3R1

W8R1

Week 4 run 1 (repeat) done :)

Graduated.....kind of!

What a lovely morning for a run, but I've finished C25K!!!

Wk 6, Run 1a & b

Chi running

Just started

4 Weeks and counting.

Can you recommend an alternative to fitbit charge HR?

Wk 6, run 3

Graduation Badge March 2016

Graduation badge Roll Call February 2016

C25B450 - Extra day of yr for wk9r1

"illness be gone" Quest week 5 - Feel free to join

Heel first or not?

Ball of foot pain

W3 R1 over.

Unexpected run today and week 7 done!!

wk 6 run 1- i hate my shins

laura

W1R3 I did it yaaaaaaay!!!

Wk8 R3

day 1

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