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Don't know where to start after injury.

I've had an injury to my ankle, I have rested it for a few weeks now along with doing the exercises reccomened by doctor and physio. It's feeling a lot better...

I've had an injury to my ankle, I have rested it for a few weeks now along with ...

Popstess

Graduate•8 years ago

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Bad times!

I knew it had to happen soon ........ got over confident with my running, increasing my distance gradually each week until I got to 10k + Then came Easter and...

I knew it had to happen soon ........ got over confident with my running, increa...

lynb02

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7, I am done with you

Didn’t want to go out this morning, felt tired. This was my fourth run since Wednesday and it felt like it’s beginning to catch up with me. Anyway, I did go,...

Didn’t want to go out this morning, felt tired. This was my fourth run since Wed...

vivster

Graduate•8 years ago

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Having a bit of a wobble

Not sure why but I seem to be struggling a bit over the last couple of days, I have completed the runs ok, they are still hard work but I am not collapsing at...

Not sure why but I seem to be struggling a bit over the last couple of days, I h...

builtforcomfort

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R2 done, now onto the tough stuff.

I felt a bit sluggish and heavy last night. I haven't had one of those massively energetic runs in quite a while now. I didn't have a hugely substantial meal...

I felt a bit sluggish and heavy last night. I haven't had one of those massively...

hannah141

Graduate•8 years ago

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Motivation needed... Help please

I am one week off graduating & I've lost motivation. I want to complete but every day I find a reason not to. Haven't been out for almost 2 weeks. A few probs...

I am one week off graduating & I've lost motivation. I want to complete but ever...

Doodles123

Graduate•8 years ago

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Found the app

I started week two yesterday, and all went well. The biggest impact for me has been finding the app. As much as Laura is lovely and all that...the music wasn't...

I started week two yesterday, and all went well. The biggest impact for me has b...

Kitk

•8 years ago

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Negative post alert! Feel like I want to give up - on week 6

Really struggling to run for 8 minutes. Also the nights when I go running I don't sleep well, heavy legs and temperature all over the place.

Really struggling to run for 8 minutes. Also the nights when I go running I do...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Creating a route on Google Maps?

How do I create one? I've been using Strava and mapmyrun but I want a third opinion.

How do I create one? I've been using Strava and mapmyrun but I want a third opi...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate•8 years ago

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Who/What is your running inspiration?

Title says it all. What inspired you to start running? And what convinces you to get out of bed during the early hours and just go outside when your bed feels...

Title says it all. What inspired you to start running? And what convinces you to...

FU2016

•8 years ago

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Back to week 5!

Previously got up to week 7 run 2, but a combination of sciatica and 4 weeks of a cold (yes, 4 full on mucus filled weeks) has pit we back somewhat. But last...

Previously got up to week 7 run 2, but a combination of sciatica and 4 weeks of ...

philmoore

•8 years ago

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Apocalypse Now

Took the dog for a twilight run on the levels this evening. Was on the return leg as the light was begin to fail completely. Had my headphones on pretty loud...

Took the dog for a twilight run on the levels this evening. Was on the return le...

Rignold

•8 years ago

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W4R1 Slight disappointed! + Gremlins

This week ups the pace!. I struggled. In fact the first 5 minutes I developed a horrid cramp like pain in my left calf. Very uncomfortable indeed. I had to...

This week ups the pace!. I struggled. In fact the first 5 minutes I developed a ...

MrMannering

•8 years ago

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W7R2 Can't believe I'm doing this!

The run this morning was pretty much like the last one. I can't believe I'm running for 25 minutes. It is tough but I'm doing it! 😀 I'm wondering whether to...

The run this morning was pretty much like the last one. I can't believe I'm runn...

Happy-runner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5

This time last week I was disappointed I hadn't managed run 1 of week 5.....after reading all your lovely comments and with a different mindset I went back...

This time last week I was disappointed I hadn't managed run 1 of week 5.....afte...

Helenk65

•8 years ago

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Feeling amazing!

Hello to all! Thank you so much for all the support and help I have received by reading your posts since joining this forum. My journey started on 4th...

Hello to all! Thank you so much for all the support and help I have received by...

Rosie58

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 bagged!

After an awful attempt last week and suffering with knee pain, a trip to the docs today fuelled my desire to complete a 20 minute run and I did it!!! I asked...

After an awful attempt last week and suffering with knee pain, a trip to the doc...

KT304

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2R3 - sore calves!

I finally did it, ran on a work day. Week 2 is now complete! For some reason I found this run quite a bit harder than the other week 2 runs, probably for a...

I finally did it, ran on a work day. Week 2 is now complete! For some reason I ...

Geordie_julie

•8 years ago

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What have you learned?

Just wondering what useful snippets you have learned whilst doing C25K, that could be useful to newbies and those not new but still learning, that you didn't...

Just wondering what useful snippets you have learned whilst doing C25K, that cou...

LisaRose74

•8 years ago

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W2R3 done, here comes week 3.....

Was away visiting family this weekend, but went prepared with my running gear. Did run 3 yesterday, and it was as hard as the other runs this week, but I...

Was away visiting family this weekend, but went prepared with my running gear. D...

AikenDrum

•8 years ago

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W1R1 - conquering my fears

Thanks to all the support I received on my initial post I finally did it. W1R1 complete. My face is beet red. I have a slight headache. I can't feel my legs....

Thanks to all the support I received on my initial post I finally did it. W1R1 c...

Kiroant

•8 years ago

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PB this evening

Hello lovelies! How is everyone? I am feeling a bit chuffed with myself as I went out tonight not expecting much but I managed a PB for my time! I'm feeling...

Hello lovelies! How is everyone? I am feeling a bit chuffed with myself as I w...

ElsieW

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8,R1 Best Face Forward

Well, after last weeks shenanigans I thought I might vary my route (mainly to avoid frightening any Yorkshiremen out on a day trip ;o) I usually run along the...

Well, after last weeks shenanigans I thought I might vary my route (mainly to av...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W6R3 Epic fail :(

Couldn't run on Sunday as usual due to other commitments so thought I'd swap my days round & run this evening. Massive fail!! Only managed 17minutes. Had a...

Couldn't run on Sunday as usual due to other commitments so thought I'd swap my ...

vickyb5277

•8 years ago

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w7d1 - unintentionally increasing distance

Howdy - so that is week 7 day 1 (25mins run). This run was 0.2km (so 4.1km) further than my previous 25min run last Friday (3.9km), and it felt harder and...

Howdy - so that is week 7 day 1 (25mins run). This run was 0.2km (so 4.1km) fur...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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I'm not lazy, but.....

.... when the instructions say (first week) for a total of 20 minutes, does that include the 5 minute brisk walk?

.... when the instructions say (first week) for a total of 20 minutes, does that...

Squiggle50

•8 years ago

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My New Walking Score

I walked 6.1km in 30min...walking not Running

R_MS

•8 years ago

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W7 R2

A hard mornings work then lunch , short rest and then run, it was hard. I think I will run Tuesday, Thursday, Saturdays in future so no running on my only work...

A hard mornings work then lunch , short rest and then run, it was hard. I think ...

Patrick1942

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7R1....with a little help from hubby

So yesterday I decided to try an outdoor run on my own as my last two had felt too easy on the treadmill. What a fail it was! My usual outdoor route was so...

So yesterday I decided to try an outdoor run on my own as my last two had felt t...

Anica1234

Graduate•8 years ago

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Strange shin problems!

Hi, I started the programme a few months ago and got through to week 5 but stopped after getting ill. I managed to kick myself back into it today and went back...

Hi, I started the programme a few months ago and got through to week 5 but stopp...

Georgia08

•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2016

Don't know where to start after injury.

Bad times!

Week 7, I am done with you

Having a bit of a wobble

W6R2 done, now onto the tough stuff.

Motivation needed... Help please

Found the app

Negative post alert! Feel like I want to give up - on week 6

Creating a route on Google Maps?

Who/What is your running inspiration?

Back to week 5!

Apocalypse Now

W4R1 Slight disappointed! + Gremlins

W7R2 Can't believe I'm doing this!

Week 5

Feeling amazing!

Week 5 Run 3 bagged!

W2R3 - sore calves!

What have you learned?

W2R3 done, here comes week 3.....

W1R1 - conquering my fears

PB this evening

W8,R1 Best Face Forward

W6R3 Epic fail :(

w7d1 - unintentionally increasing distance

I'm not lazy, but.....

My New Walking Score

W7 R2

W7R1....with a little help from hubby

Strange shin problems!

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