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In shock!

I worked from home today, as I have an eye infection and couldn't be seen in public, but at 5pm I put the kit on and hit the roads for my W8R3. I had managed...

I worked from home today, as I have an eye infection and couldn't be seen in pub...

Rhedwr

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

Just completed the first run of week 6 today and feeling elated. First 5 mins and in no time at all Laura said "that's 2 and a half minutes gone" and I was...

Just completed the first run of week 6 today and feeling elated. First 5 mins an...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1!!!!

I cannot believe that I am running for 28 minutes without stopping. I struggled to run for 1 minute when I started this back in Jan. What a fantastic feeling I...

I cannot believe that I am running for 28 minutes without stopping. I struggled ...

Laureth

Graduate•8 years ago

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9 weeks 27 runs.....

.....and what do you get??? Another graduate of the couch to 5k plan... What a amazing feeling to have finally complete it and am feeling so much better for...

.....and what do you get??? Another graduate of the couch to 5k plan... What a a...

SciFi1881

Graduate•8 years ago

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Just joined - on route to 5K and Epping Forest runs

Great to run! Working towards 5k park run and running in Epping Forest with my friend and the elves! Wanted to connect with others. Currently running 30...

Great to run! Working towards 5k park run and running in Epping Forest with my f...

DanielOb

•8 years ago

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Hi everyone

Hi, I'm a new runner currently starting Week 6 of the C25K. Enjoying the forum it's really great to see so many people going through the same experiences and...

Hi, I'm a new runner currently starting Week 6 of the C25K. Enjoying the forum i...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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10k... and the worst run for a very long time

That was awful. Abysmal, terrible - and yet I'm posting here because I think it's important, if you're new, to know that even if you've been running for quite...

That was awful. Abysmal, terrible - and yet I'm posting here because I think it...

Anniemurph

Graduate•8 years ago

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Completely useless runner signing up...

Haven't run since I was at Primary school (completely avoided any running at High School, you know the type, sagged off cross country and went for a smoke...

Haven't run since I was at Primary school (completely avoided any running at Hig...

finleykj01

•8 years ago

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Still not 'match ready'

Unfortunately the cold which stopped me in my tracks at the weekend and put a kibosh on my Monday start decided to it wanted to stick around and pee me off so...

Unfortunately the cold which stopped me in my tracks at the weekend and put a ki...

ChelleUK

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Podcasts

Hi All, I have been reading a lot recently about the podcasts with the support of Laura? I am just wondering that Podcast you all listen too, is it the NHS...

Hi All, I have been reading a lot recently about the podcasts with the support o...

natjones91

•8 years ago

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Wk5r2

Well new shoes have had first run out. Fantastic, like running in slippers if you know what I mean by that. Very pleased with my purchase.😊

Well new shoes have had first run out. Fantastic, like running in slippers if yo...

Tilly48

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

W8r1

A few firsts today:- 1) running in town on my own. I must admit I was a bit nervous and self conscious about going it alone. I'm sure the same van drove past...

A few firsts today:- 1) running in town on my own. I must admit I was a bit nerv...

Anica1234

Graduate•8 years ago

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Summer running. What are we wearing ladies?

I was thinking after reading a post the other day about what to wear when it heats up. I am currently running in cropped leggings (well actually my scapri but...

I was thinking after reading a post the other day about what to wear when it hea...

boptillyoudrop49

Graduate•8 years ago

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Grrrrrrrravel

Now that I run in the park I've been making a joyful acquaintance with gravel. Since I try to follow Laura's c25k+ advice to kick up your heels and get a...

Now that I run in the park I've been making a joyful acquaintance with gravel. S...

boptillyoudrop49

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2R3 - Pass me the ice...

I'll start with the positives, I'VE JUST COMPLETED WEEK 2 WOHOOOO! That's it for the positives because that run was gruelling. The fast pace last run was...

I'll start with the positives, I'VE JUST COMPLETED WEEK 2 WOHOOOO! That's it fo...

Miller2

•8 years ago

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Stressed and losing my mojo

Only four more runs left before graduation, but I’ve not been out since Sunday, when I had a fairly unsatisfying run. I was supposed to go yesterday morning,...

Only four more runs left before graduation, but I’ve not been out since Sunday, ...

vivster

Graduate•8 years ago

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First Voluntary Run of my Life...

Hello, I'm new here and I'm planning to do my first C25K run today. This is genuinely the first time I've been for a run since school PE and have no idea how...

Hello, I'm new here and I'm planning to do my first C25K run today. This is genu...

NJA95

Graduate•8 years ago

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Feeling Deflated :(

Hi All - I'm a newbie poster to the forum. I completed the C25K programme nearly 2 weeks ago having never run anywhere since Year 8 Cross Country and spending...

Hi All - I'm a newbie poster to the forum. I completed the C25K programme nearly...

LittleNic

Graduate•8 years ago

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Here we go again...

So, I'd got up to week 6 and then I came down with a stinking cold and just couldn't do it. Even after I thought the cold was over, I was struggling to...

So, I'd got up to week 6 and then I came down with a stinking cold and just coul...

thedogscometoo

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Parkrun. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-36030582

The council have only gone and done it, outrageous! !!!

Tilly48

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

Shoulder update

Just an update on my shoulder to some of the older members who are still on HU went to see consultant yesterday and he took an x-ray of my shoulder. I can't...

Just an update on my shoulder to some of the older members who are still on HU w...

Pat184

Graduate•8 years ago

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New Sports Range announced

Lidl (other stores are available) UK launch their new Crivit Pro brand in the UK on Monday, Shorts, tops, bras, socks etc (funny they launch here in Northern...

Lidl (other stores are available) UK launch their new Crivit Pro brand in the UK...

Theziggy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Can't handle the heat :-(

It is really hot these days and the sun is shining bright at 6:45am. I prefer morning runs as such but the heat is just killing me and my stamina. The worst...

It is really hot these days and the sun is shining bright at 6:45am. I prefer mo...

gomesriya25

•8 years ago

14 Replies

A Scared Newbie

Hi - I'm new to posting here. I am on week 7 and have my second run of 25 minutes to do this morning. I have been feeling scared of late before these longer...

Hi - I'm new to posting here. I am on week 7 and have my second run of 25 minute...

Lifeisgood52

•8 years ago

49 Replies

W3R2 - feeling proud :)

I'm very pleased with myself today! I developed cystitis over the weekend (lovely...), so yesterday the doctor prescribed me a short sharp course of...

I'm very pleased with myself today! I developed cystitis over the weekend (lovel...

Niggit

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Newbie looking for advice on pace

Hi, I'm quite new to C25K as this is my first post. I have been running on a treadmill at the gym and have just completed week 4. What I was wondering was...

Hi, I'm quite new to C25K as this is my first post. I have been running on a tre...

Rubywednesday

•8 years ago

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Parkrun decision what a shame

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-36030582 I can't believe that they could agree to this. It is an outrage. I would say charge the personal...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-36030582 I can't believe that they ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

24 Replies

Running without distractions

Well, my headphones have totally packed up so tonight I ran without music..or Laura, for the first time! Initially, it was intended to be a short run to ease...

Well, my headphones have totally packed up so tonight I ran without music..or La...

Celtprof

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Wow! I was terrified to try run #3 so I had put it off because I didn't think I could do it. I didn't understand why the program I'm using went from an 8...

Wow! I was terrified to try run #3 so I had put it off because I didn't think I ...

Perfectly_imperfect

Graduate•8 years ago

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New running shoes ready for tomorrow wk5 r2.

I finally got my running shoes bought today. I was very surprised how light they were compared to my trainers, it's like wearing slippers, so comfy. Looking...

I finally got my running shoes bought today. I was very surprised how light they...

Tilly48

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2016

In shock!

Week 6 Run 1

Week 8 Run 1!!!!

9 weeks 27 runs.....

Just joined - on route to 5K and Epping Forest runs

Hi everyone

10k... and the worst run for a very long time

Completely useless runner signing up...

Still not 'match ready'

Podcasts

Wk5r2

W8r1

Summer running. What are we wearing ladies?

Grrrrrrrravel

W2R3 - Pass me the ice...

Stressed and losing my mojo

First Voluntary Run of my Life...

Feeling Deflated :(

Here we go again...

Parkrun. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-36030582

Shoulder update

New Sports Range announced

Can't handle the heat :-(

A Scared Newbie

W3R2 - feeling proud :)

Newbie looking for advice on pace

Parkrun decision what a shame

Running without distractions

Week 5 Run 3

New running shoes ready for tomorrow wk5 r2.

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