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First 5k but distance 2nd to how I feel!

Hi everyone.... Lots of lovely stories on here tonight! Having not been able to run 30 mins since graduation due to twisted ankle and then knocked out by the...

Hi everyone.... Lots of lovely stories on here tonight! Having not been able to ...

Anto_Now_Runs

Graduate•8 years ago

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You know running is taking over when...

......you pass up on the chance of going out for a celebratory meal after finishing a 6 month college course because it's run night. What has happened to...

......you pass up on the chance of going out for a celebratory meal after fini...

LisaRose74

•8 years ago

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Still can't run

My knees are a bit easier, but still far too sore to run. It's so frustrating!! More rest, ice and ibuprofen! Really sore walking downhill (- everything is...

My knees are a bit easier, but still far too sore to run. It's so frustrating!!...

Greylady1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Oops

Week 6 Run 2 done, with not much style and grace. I blame the long tall glass of English ale I had beforehand...not the ideal prep and not intended, just got...

Week 6 Run 2 done, with not much style and grace. I blame the long tall glass of...

meonthemove

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8R2 The Rickety Bridge

I have no idea how fast I run, what my average pace is or what my personal best might be. I did however nurture a little dream of being able to run as far as...

I have no idea how fast I run, what my average pace is or what my personal best ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W6R3 Yesssssss!!!

I did it....finally. Ran with my friend who almost killed me 6 weeks ago but she hasn't ran for a few weeks so kept nice & slow. I actually felt like I could...

I did it....finally. Ran with my friend who almost killed me 6 weeks ago but she...

vickyb5277

•8 years ago

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2 New things

Yesterday I wanted to try 2 new things, running in a strange city and the c25k+ podcast "speed". I'd sorted my route out beforehand, part of it I knew from my...

Yesterday I wanted to try 2 new things, running in a strange city and the c25k+ ...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•8 years ago

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Goodbye week 4

Completed the final run of week 4. It wasn't quite as smooth a run as Sunday but I'd been walking quite a lot before so I may have been a bit more tired. But I...

Completed the final run of week 4. It wasn't quite as smooth a run as Sunday but...

Nomoreexcuses

Graduate•8 years ago

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Couch to 5k medals

Hi everyone, I'm new member here so please be gentle with me! I was looking for a 5k plan and was aimlessly googling, when I came across a post here asking if...

Hi everyone, I'm new member here so please be gentle with me! I was looking for ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Thinking of doing c25k

Hello, I've just joined this community as want to do the c25k course. Have downloaded podcast wk1 just need the kick up the bum to start it.

Hello, I've just joined this community as want to do the c25k course. Have downl...

Debvb

•8 years ago

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W9R2 done

The legs held up and I finished W9R2. I started out slower than usual, but still had plenty of gremlins keeping me company. They went away eventually. At...

The legs held up and I finished W9R2. I started out slower than usual, but still...

Shivani05

Graduate•8 years ago

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I hope to run The Great Scottish run..

And not be on the sideline.. holding the banner :) made this for my daughter's first race.. she's been my inspiration and is now training for her first 10k...

And not be on the sideline.. holding the banner :) made this for my daughter's...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 - Graduation Run

A last-minute change to working plans for today meant I suddenly went from being on an early shift where my running would have to be at 05:00 (a good 90...

A last-minute change to working plans for today meant I suddenly went from being...

JHutch

Graduate•8 years ago

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By Jove I Did It

I DON’T BELIEVE IT !! I’ve completely completed the complete set of runs. Distance run? No Idea. Speed? Who cares, I know I don’t. Length of time...

I DON’T BELIEVE IT !! I’ve completely completed the complete set of runs. Dis...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Erm...I just ran for 20 mins without stopping...

...and it felt awesome!!! I honestly can't believe I managed it! I was feeling nervous about it since completing w5r2 and thought there's no way I could do it...

...and it felt awesome!!! I honestly can't believe I managed it! I was feeling n...

louisella

Graduate•8 years ago

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Beginner

Fit 72, not ran for years but walk a lot, I must do it.re blood pressure & cholesterol. Any other OAPS.

Fit 72, not ran for years but walk a lot, I must do it.re blood pressure & cho...

Westlandsgill

•8 years ago

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Wow I didn't expect that

So I completed W5R1. I had had just over a week off due to holidays (this means mad DIY for me - non stop digging of the garden, stripping wall paper,...

So I completed W5R1. I had had just over a week off due to holidays (this means...

LouCollier

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Podcasts

Does anyone have any recommendations for me to listen to on my runs? I've just finished the first episode of Serial. Many thanks.

Does anyone have any recommendations for me to listen to on my runs? I've just f...

Daisyrun

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1R2 done and dusted

Yay! I'm taking every victory I can get here :) I think I was still stiff from Monday because this run was a little more difficult. But I'm taking it slow (my...

Yay! I'm taking every victory I can get here :) I think I was still stiff from M...

Kiroant

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Eek here is me

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sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R1 - I only went and did it :-o

Good lord above I've just been lulled into what I fear is a false sense of security for the coming weeks! Just done w5r1 after a few days of a very sore knee...

Good lord above I've just been lulled into what I fear is a false sense of secur...

justkeepgoing

Graduate•8 years ago

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If at first you don't succeed

This

Rignold

•8 years ago

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What's your favorite thing about losing weight?

So, I'm still a few days away from being able to run again as my ankle is holding me hostage and I'm stalled at the end of week 7. To cheer myself up, I...

So, I'm still a few days away from being able to run again as my ankle is holdin...

Celtprof

Graduate•8 years ago

19 Replies

How do I deal with this?

Ok so you all know the story.. my knee decides I can't run :( I've accepted I have to take a few days rest... :( Been trying my best to keep positive..but...

Ok so you all know the story.. my knee decides I can't run :( I've accepted I ...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 in the bag.

All done, and enjoyed it. Was nice come in from a tough days work and go for a run. I never thought I'd ever say that!!! I may not be able to run til Saturday,...

All done, and enjoyed it. Was nice come in from a tough days work and go for a r...

KT304

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7R2....windy!

The first km of today's run was up a very slight incline and against the wind. I managed to run a little further than Monday's run although I don't know how as...

The first km of today's run was up a very slight incline and against the wind. I...

Anica1234

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3R1: OMG I ran for 3 minutes without stopping! 😱

Can't believe I just completed week 3 run 1. This was the run I was sure I wouldn't complete first time as it involves 2 x 3 min runs. I managed both! Was just...

Can't believe I just completed week 3 run 1. This was the run I was sure I would...

Geordie_julie

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Where is everyone from?

I currently live right outside of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA. I'm curious to know where everyone is..

I currently live right outside of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA. I'm curious to ...

PotterBook

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 1

First week complete. Helped that the sun has been shining. Feeling a bit nervous about stepping up to week 2, but fingers crossed it will go OK!

First week complete. Helped that the sun has been shining. Feeling a bit nervous...

AnsterJ

•8 years ago

9 Replies

5k+ Stepping Stones

I can't keep up with Lara's beat counts, but I sure like the challenge. I wasn't keen on the other program (Bridge to 10k). I just missed Lara's encouraging...

I can't keep up with Lara's beat counts, but I sure like the challenge. I wasn't...

potato_jo

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2016

First 5k but distance 2nd to how I feel!

You know running is taking over when...

Still can't run

Oops

W8R2 The Rickety Bridge

W6R3 Yesssssss!!!

2 New things

Goodbye week 4

Couch to 5k medals

Thinking of doing c25k

W9R2 done

I hope to run The Great Scottish run..

Week 9 Run 3 - Graduation Run

By Jove I Did It

Erm...I just ran for 20 mins without stopping...

Beginner

Wow I didn't expect that

Podcasts

W1R2 done and dusted

Eek here is me

W5R1 - I only went and did it :-o

If at first you don't succeed

What's your favorite thing about losing weight?

How do I deal with this?

Week 6 Run 1 in the bag.

W7R2....windy!

W3R1: OMG I ran for 3 minutes without stopping! 😱

Where is everyone from?

Week 1

5k+ Stepping Stones

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