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Podcast help please

Hello All, I'm a newbie to C25K and I've just downloaded the podcasts to my iphone. I played a bit of the first one just to see if it had downloaded OK, and...

Hello All, I'm a newbie to C25K and I've just downloaded the podcasts to my ipho...

juliep27

•9 years ago

4 Replies

I need serious help with both diet and exercise

Hello everyone I'm writing this post from the park where I've just ran 1k and convinced myself I can't do anymore! First run since last Monday where I ran 6k...

Hello everyone I'm writing this post from the park where I've just ran 1k and co...

Prettys073

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 I'm a runner! It must be true Laura says so!

Wow, I have just run for 25 whole minutes, yes I was slow but I kept moving for 25 whole minutes, it seemed to take ages to get to 12 minutes but 12 - 20...

Wow, I have just run for 25 whole minutes, yes I was slow but I kept moving for ...

hel212000

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R2...sigh

After a difficult W4R1, I was on the couch for a week because of a cold that zapped me of my energy. I went back out for W4R2, and because I ran slower than R1...

After a difficult W4R1, I was on the couch for a week because of a cold that zap...

Shivani05

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3R2, earworms and tips

I'll be glad to move on from week 3! I don't mind the song about "take a little piece and give a little back" whilst I'm running, but having it echoing around...

I'll be glad to move on from week 3! I don't mind the song about "take a little ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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YES YES YES!!!

W2r3 completed :) after r2 I seriously doubted if I could do this.. but got out and run 3 in I actually felt stronger.. breathing settled and I could feel...

W2r3 completed :) after r2 I seriously doubted if I could do this.. but got out ...

sparky66

Graduate•9 years ago

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What a great evening!

Okay day 2 week 1 guys and still feeling great! I love the fact I'm running again so much! Never been happier!

Okay day 2 week 1 guys and still feeling great! I love the fact I'm running agai...

Cchestney

•9 years ago

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5k at Olympic Park

Evening Took part in the run through at Sunday on Olympic Park,completed in 32.09 a new pb. Only did 5k as it was Ryans 18th birthday and went out for family...

Evening Took part in the run through at Sunday on Olympic Park,completed in 32....

ShannieP

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

New member

Hi everyone, Just thought I'd better write an introduction as I've just joined the forum. I'm Bob, 51 years old and 6ft and I've been running for just over...

Hi everyone, Just thought I'd better write an introduction as I've just joined ...

B0bP

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R1 done, yay!

Have put off this run as was dreading the extra minutes, but it was great and I really enjoyed it as well!! I'm really happy 😄👣👣

Have put off this run as was dreading the extra minutes, but it was great and I ...

Susojan

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

Bigfoot Running Shoes!?

Here is lady with rather large clown feet. Quite narrow and slim, but long - UK size 9. All the ladies trainers I can find stop at 7.5 :(. I have worn mens as...

Here is lady with rather large clown feet. Quite narrow and slim, but long - UK ...

hannah141

Graduate•9 years ago

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week 9

sorry if this is a dumb question ,,what is the graduation all about please ?

parcelqueen

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 dreading run 3

So today I did week 5 run 2 today and didn't think I could do it, I did and I really enjoyed it ☺ 👍 now on to run 3 absolutely dreading it 20 mins with no...

So today I did week 5 run 2 today and didn't think I could do it, I did and I re...

sarahlinnett

•9 years ago

7 Replies

C25kb450 Wk8R1 HARD, HARD work, even with Adam and the Ants!

Found it really hard, and really stiff today (unusually)! Reckon its down to wheezy chest from cough, and going mid-afternoon, only an hour after lunch. Never...

Found it really hard, and really stiff today (unusually)! Reckon its down to whe...

HelsbelswhatamIdoing

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

Stepping stones success!

Hi everyone, so I followed your advice and just completed Stepping Stones for the first time.... Boy, was that tough. Its funny how you get settled into your...

Hi everyone, so I followed your advice and just completed Stepping Stones for th...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R1 - Success despite attempted sabotage...

So, I couldn't wait... Had planned 2 rest days from my Sunday run, but was too impatient to start W8. It's dry, bright, not windy... What more excuse does a...

So, I couldn't wait... Had planned 2 rest days from my Sunday run, but was too i...

Running-scared

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

It is done! I ran for 25 minutes 🙂 I won't say it was all plain sailing. It seemed a shorter spell getting from 5 to 12.5 minutes than from 12.5 to 20...

It is done! I ran for 25 minutes 🙂 I won't say it was all plain sailing. It s...

Craftywomble

•9 years ago

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I'm so excited to have new shoes!

Ok it's the small things in life that make me happy but my trainers are about 8 years old so today I went and had a gait analysis and came away with new shoes!...

Ok it's the small things in life that make me happy but my trainers are about 8 ...

hel212000

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

My first sub 40 5k

Hello. It's been a while since I've posted, though I have been lurking around seeing how everyone else is getting on. Since yesterday I hit a bit of a...

Hello. It's been a while since I've posted, though I have been lurking around se...

afro-girl

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Incredibly slow jogging

Hello guys! I would like to ask something. I did week 4 run 1 yesterday, but the last 5 minutes of jogging I did in an incredibly slow pace (6km/h or 3,7 mph)...

Hello guys! I would like to ask something. I did week 4 run 1 yesterday, but the...

Diana-Coelho

Graduate•9 years ago

13 Replies

Week 4 Run 1 - knee pain

Hi all - newbie to here (and to running). This morning I started week 4 of the plan - never, ever thought i'd be able to run for 5 mins without stopping but I...

Hi all - newbie to here (and to running). This morning I started week 4 of the p...

louisella

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

They don't understand!

I've just been for a quick little run in the sun to try out some new trail shoes. I have a bad back at the moment and I'm off to the chiropractor today, so I...

I've just been for a quick little run in the sun to try out some new trail shoes...

Anniemurph

Graduate•9 years ago

11 Replies

Back on the black belt again

Whew! I've been down and out for a while now. I caught that most dreaded of afflictions *cue Psycho music* a COLD. Besides looking like Rudolph the red-nosed...

Whew! I've been down and out for a while now. I caught that most dreaded of affl...

RunningForBroke

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

Back after my little break

Well hello to all! How you all getting on today?. Making the most of the mild weather we are having I hope. Are these the signs of global warming? So how's...

Well hello to all! How you all getting on today?. Making the most of the mild w...

saul01

Graduate•9 years ago

14 Replies

Week6 run 3

Just finished run 2 yesterday (I know you should have a rest day) but I thought it seemed like a good night for a run. I usually run on the treadmill but...

Just finished run 2 yesterday (I know you should have a rest day) but I thought ...

xxashxxxleyxx

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 Run 1

Can't believe I'm actually running, well jogging, for a full 25 mins non stop. Especially after having to stop for two weeks due to knee pain, which was awful...

Can't believe I'm actually running, well jogging, for a full 25 mins non stop. E...

JackJack1

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

I'm back!!!!

Hi gang! I've been out for my first proper run in over a week! I've been feeling proper poorly but I'm much better now I'm back at work!!!!! Typical! I did...

Hi gang! I've been out for my first proper run in over a week! I've been feeli...

ElsieW

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

W3R3 - Running on empty

Went out to do W3R3 a couple of days later than scheduled, and was keen to get out there as it was a nice evening and wasn't dark when I went out! Started off...

Went out to do W3R3 a couple of days later than scheduled, and was keen to get o...

LisaRose74

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Newbie in wk2

Gah, did a long post and just lost it (need to figure out the system) so here goes again: Due to do run 2 of week 2 tomorrow morning. Early days but surprised...

Gah, did a long post and just lost it (need to figure out the system) so here go...

vivster

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1...and chafing!!

Who knew an extra thirty seconds could make such a difference? Back to work today so no more lovely daytime running. Instead, today was a night run for the...

Who knew an extra thirty seconds could make such a difference? Back to work toda...

Celtprof

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2016

Podcast help please

I need serious help with both diet and exercise

Week 6 run 3 I'm a runner! It must be true Laura says so!

W4R2...sigh

W3R2, earworms and tips

YES YES YES!!!

What a great evening!

5k at Olympic Park

New member

W8R1 done, yay!

Bigfoot Running Shoes!?

week 9

Week 5 run 2 dreading run 3

C25kb450 Wk8R1 HARD, HARD work, even with Adam and the Ants!

Stepping stones success!

W8R1 - Success despite attempted sabotage...

Week 6 run 3

I'm so excited to have new shoes!

My first sub 40 5k

Incredibly slow jogging

Week 4 Run 1 - knee pain

They don't understand!

Back on the black belt again

Back after my little break

Week6 run 3

Week 7 Run 1

I'm back!!!!

W3R3 - Running on empty

Newbie in wk2

Week 2 Run 1...and chafing!!

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