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So after the non-running blues (https://healthunlocked.com/couchto5k/posts/133540934/missed-a-couple-of-runs-and-then-this-happened...) I _had_ to go out and I...

A late run

So after the non-running blues (https://healthunlocked.com/couchto5k/posts/13354...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

I've been repeating W5 R1&2 for a couple of weeks now, putting off the 20 minute run of R3! Anyway tonight I set off as normal on R2, only to hear "that's 5...

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W5 R3 by mistake...

I've been repeating W5 R1&2 for a couple of weeks now, putting off the 20 minute...

HJ74

•8 years ago

Have just completed week 6 this evening. Was like a drowned rat before I even started the run, but we did it, 25 minutes without stopping! So Happy :-) :-)...

Tired but happy

Have just completed week 6 this evening. Was like a drowned rat before I even s...

Son1

Graduate•8 years ago

I'm just posting this again as a few of you have been very helpful in the past. I'm looking for anyone who will be doing either a Race for Life 5k or Pretty...

Have you signed up for Race for Life or Pretty Muddy?

I'm just posting this again as a few of you have been very helpful in the past. ...

zooky26

•8 years ago

not a running post but had a really good cycle tonight, had my van in the garage and needed to collect it from Dundee which is about 10 miles away. The road...

Transferrable skills from c25k

not a running post but had a really good cycle tonight, had my van in the garage...

heavyhorse

Graduate•8 years ago

I fell over while running last week and I wondered if anyone else had had a similar experience. I feel previously about 6 months ago and it was exactly the...

Falling over when running

I fell over while running last week and I wondered if anyone else had had a simi...

Favell

Graduate•8 years ago

I have a really busy week this week including taking 30 year 6 children away for the weekend so I had to squeeze in my 3 runs. Did W6r1 no problems last night...

Now I know why we have rest days!

I have a really busy week this week including taking 30 year 6 children away for...

TheHack

Graduate•8 years ago

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Crazy run

Not been feeling well for the past couple of days so my last 5k was Saturday which was ok. Slow but ok. Thought to myself I have to run today but couldn't...

Not been feeling well for the past couple of days so my last 5k was Saturday whi...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Chase your dreams, follow your dreams...

I still have some friends on this forum; some older friends, nearing Graduation and some new friends,, just starting on their running journey... for those of...

I still have some friends on this forum; some older friends, nearing Graduation ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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Feeling good W5 R1

I'm out of the doldrums and germ free (almost). After struggling with a cold and W4 last week, I've been out there this evening to start W5. Did I find it...

I'm out of the doldrums and germ free (almost). After struggling with a cold an...

Pushing60

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R1 - Wooohooooo 16mins of running in total and I'm still alive!

Damn that Laura. At the start of the podcast she more or less delivered a public health warning about how much running we'd be doing this week. x2 5 minute...

Damn that Laura. At the start of the podcast she more or less delivered a public...

Miller2

•8 years ago

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Week9 run3 completed

This is my first post and I want to thank all you runners out there (newbies & graduates). After each of my runs I would always read everyones posts and feel...

This is my first post and I want to thank all you runners out there (newbies & g...

vicstream

Graduate•8 years ago

I finished W4 yesterday. I had a sore knee after w4r2 but it felt OK, a bit stiff so went for it! Big mistake. Now it's really painful, so back to ice, rest...

B****y knee again!

I finished W4 yesterday. I had a sore knee after w4r2 but it felt OK, a bit sti...

Greylady1

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R1

Just completed this run expecting it to be fine after the 20mins on Saturday. But no I found it strangely hard. Just got to keep thinking how far I've come -...

Just completed this run expecting it to be fine after the 20mins on Saturday. Bu...

natblonde

Graduate•8 years ago

was absolutely appalled to hear Little Stoke Parkrun is to be charged by the local council for use of the park on a Saturday morning. What next? Council...

keep parkrun free

was absolutely appalled to hear Little Stoke Parkrun is to be charged by the loc...

givman

•8 years ago

After a total hip revision in December 2015 I've been back in the gym but decided I really wanted to try C25k again. Well, I've just done W3R1 and feel great....

Back in the game!

After a total hip revision in December 2015 I've been back in the gym but decide...

Hidden

•8 years ago

Just posting this to see if I have my badge! Since graduating I have had to have a week on the IC. then I re-ran 20, 25, 28 minute runs to try and get my...

Thanks fellow runners

Just posting this to see if I have my badge! Since graduating I have had to have...

A8o5

Graduate•8 years ago

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new boy on board

hi there new boy in town. I knew I was unfit but not that much lol. just finished week 2 this morning, mind you think I will do another one before I go on to...

hi there new boy in town. I knew I was unfit but not that much lol. just finishe...

garym

Graduate•8 years ago

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Cto5k week2

Hi I am really enjoying cto5k so far (if that's the right word for it). Already l feel more energised and positive. I am finding it tough because l haven't...

Hi I am really enjoying cto5k so far (if that's the right word for it). Already ...

Sammully

Graduate•8 years ago

... OK, so the link bait worked and you are reading this ;-). I missed my last two runs due to work issues and I am really surprised at the (negative) impact...

Missed a couple of runs and then this happened...

... OK, so the link bait worked and you are reading this ;-). I missed my last t...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

Yes I mean the actual ones! Crawled out of bed this morning and while half asleep put on my running gear. Checked my phone, oh 16 degrees, much better than my...

W7 R2 ....so many snails!

Yes I mean the actual ones! Crawled out of bed this morning and while half asle...

bebabeba

Graduate•8 years ago

Hi all, Have finished W3, and it wasn't as bad as I'd feared, actually found it easier than W2. I am definitely feeling fitter, but as somebody else mentioned,...

Sore legs but going again tonight

Hi all, Have finished W3, and it wasn't as bad as I'd feared, actually found it ...

nervepill

•8 years ago

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What week should I start from?

Hi All, Just wondering if you could give some advise. Ive been quite poorly the last 2 weeks with a chest infection and I have been unable to run in this time....

Hi All, Just wondering if you could give some advise. Ive been quite poorly the ...

natjones91

•8 years ago

Having been ill last week and not able to finish W5, I decided to start it again today. Got outside, realised it was raining so headed to the gym instead of...

emotional rollercoaster

Having been ill last week and not able to finish W5, I decided to start it again...

optimisticoxford

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 complete

So, just been for my week 8 run 3. Got to 28 minutes and I didn't want to stop. Ended up doing 40 minutes. Rather chuffed!

So, just been for my week 8 run 3. Got to 28 minutes and I didn't want to stop. ...

Leona1903

Graduate•8 years ago

hi well after my first awful run and thanks to lots of encouragement from you all i have now completed week 1!! I took everyones advice and slowed down and...

week one completed!

hi well after my first awful run and thanks to lots of encouragement from you al...

almost50

Graduate•8 years ago

Good Day Folks, It's been a wee while since I was on here last and furthermore since I last run. Well I'm happy to say that I am finally off the IC and...

Finally Off the IC!

Good Day Folks, It's been a wee while since I was on here last and furthermore ...

saul01

Graduate•8 years ago

Hi, first time poster but I have got so much inspiration from reading this forum - thank you! I completed W5R2 this morning at 5.30 in the rain....and it was...

W5R2 - feeling great!

Hi, first time poster but I have got so much inspiration from reading this forum...

SallyCinnamon73

Graduate•8 years ago