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Just when you thought it was safe............ I'm back! 😜

Hi All, Sorry I have been on WC and IC for 2 weeks 😖 I did my first run as a Gradute on Monday 25th April and it did not go well!!😡 I downloaded the podcast...

Hi All, Sorry I have been on WC and IC for 2 weeks 😖 I did my first run as a Gr...

OldPapaBear

Graduate•8 years ago

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C25K team for Wings for Life World Run 2017?

Hi all, There's some rumblings going on after my post on participating in the RedBull Wings for Life World Run, if you'd like to see what it was like, here's a...

Hi all, There's some rumblings going on after my post on participating in the Re...

Madge50

Graduate•8 years ago

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A very wet W4R1

I'm doing C25K with my daughter to encourage her, although I can run a 5k, its still helping me get out there. Yesterday was her W4R1 and she was nervous....

I'm doing C25K with my daughter to encourage her, although I can run a 5k, its s...

Needing-answers

•8 years ago

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Running clothing for women.

One run away from graduation, and already I have a drawer of running clothes. But I have some questions and ideas about underwear. Why doesn't anyone (well...

One run away from graduation, and already I have a drawer of running clothes. B...

bulgarianlily

Graduate•8 years ago

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Encouragement for newbies! You CAN do it! :-)

Hi all, I haven't been on the board for soooo long but I have been running - through many adventures. Anyway, thought this might encourage anybody who might...

Hi all, I haven't been on the board for soooo long but I have been running - th...

Potty

Graduate•8 years ago

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Before I Begin...

I'm an ex smoker and I have asthma. I'm also recovering from a broken foot (2nd and 4th metatarsals) but I'd really like to start running. I'd really like to...

I'm an ex smoker and I have asthma. I'm also recovering from a broken foot (2nd ...

asking79

•8 years ago

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The first day of the rest of my life...

I got on the scales this morning and was horrified at the number and so I decided it was time to actually do the podcast that has been on my iPod for ages. So...

I got on the scales this morning and was horrified at the number and so I decide...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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End of week 2

Just wanted to say a big Thankyou to everyone who replied to my message at the start of week 2, I was really struggling and all of your advice and...

Just wanted to say a big Thankyou to everyone who replied to my message at the s...

Feelingsilly

•8 years ago

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Week4 Run 3

Done! (Though due to the long length of time between sessions, I might do another week 4 session or two before moving on). Drizzly but fun!

Done! (Though due to the long length of time between sessions, I might do anothe...

Jacko123

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 Run 3 faster or longer??

So finished week 2!! Started off at my usually slow and steady pace and at the end of each run section really wanted to carry on running just for a little...

So finished week 2!! Started off at my usually slow and steady pace and at the e...

Shelliemac

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1R1 officially done!!!!!

For those of you who have read my posts on here before you'll know that I've been struggling just to complete this, well with no stopping at all (amazed myself...

For those of you who have read my posts on here before you'll know that I've bee...

ADH94

•8 years ago

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Re hurty legs-thank you

Thank you all for your advice about my hurty legs last Friday I did W2R3 and felt ok it on sat my legs were really sore, not being able to stand upright sore...

Thank you all for your advice about my hurty legs last Friday I did W2R3 and fel...

Tombenoly

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 completed

Did my last run for week 2 this morning. Made it a bit easier by altering my route slightly to avoid the monster hill that I've been attempting for the past 5...

Did my last run for week 2 this morning. Made it a bit easier by altering my rou...

WindsweptRissa

•8 years ago

1 Reply

signed up for 1st Half Marathon

yikes, am I mad? I'm following the easy novice plan lol

Paul46-ipswich

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3 DONE!

Today's run went so well, I ran through the cool down again! I cannot believe how much my cardiovascular system has improved. I could barely run 3 minutes...

Today's run went so well, I ran through the cool down again! I cannot believe h...

kcboles

Graduate•8 years ago

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Lets talk about Pee!

I thought I would put this post up over all the forums as this year in the UK there is a heatwave forecast. I know some will say they live in heat hotter than...

I thought I would put this post up over all the forums as this year in the UK th...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3 done - I am officially a runner!

Well, I have completed W6 now - but my word, it was a slog! The canal towpath was hot and dusty and I felt a bit dizzy when I finally reached the marina,...

Well, I have completed W6 now - but my word, it was a slog! The canal towpath wa...

Katie204

Graduate•8 years ago

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Is it bad to repeat week one if you don't feel ready?

Hi. Just completed week 1 Is it bad to repeat week 1 if I don't feel ready for a tougher run?

Hi. Just completed week 1 Is it bad to repeat week 1 if I don't feel ready for a...

funschine

•8 years ago

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Week 7 in the Bag

I got my run in early this morning and it was heavenly in the sunshine, I even managed to up my speed a little, although I am still incredibly slow. I can't...

I got my run in early this morning and it was heavenly in the sunshine, I even m...

LessToLose

Graduate•8 years ago

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First 5K Complete.. Break?

SO..... It's done, I'm proud and achy, and surprisingly anxious to get back out there! But since I know I pushed my body further than usual (my legs are...

SO..... It's done, I'm proud and achy, and surprisingly anxious to get back out ...

PotterBook

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk3R1

Today has been a good day - got a great result in an exam for my MSc that I did this morning but the somewhat bigger achievement for me has to be completing...

Today has been a good day - got a great result in an exam for my MSc that I did ...

melly4012

Graduate•8 years ago

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Getting Started on my personal fitness

After thinking about getting more exercise for ages, sitting down office job, I have finally bitten the bullet as they say and started the Couch to 5K proper...

After thinking about getting more exercise for ages, sitting down office job, I ...

AndyIoW

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running in the Coooool ...

Ran one of the Bath 2 Tunnels 10k at the weekend and whilst it was hot, humid and hilly for some of the route the tunnel sections were lovely!!! I didn't take...

Ran one of the Bath 2 Tunnels 10k at the weekend and whilst it was hot, humid an...

AndyD

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Graduation Week 9 run 1

We both decided to do a different route with more off road running and a few hills. Well despite the heat 22c I ran for 30 minutes, well chuffed. Was slightly...

We both decided to do a different route with more off road running and a few hil...

Tilly48

Graduate•8 years ago

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Good running shoes?

Wondering if anyone can recommend some good running shoes? At current I wear a pair of nikes that I used to use as casual trainers but I don't think they're...

Wondering if anyone can recommend some good running shoes? At current I wear a p...

gem21

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Mad dogs and Englishwoman 🌞

W6R1 done. It has left me a big melted puddle on the porch floor 💧. Maybe a run in the middle of the day, when the garden thermometer says 26C and the route...

W6R1 done. It has left me a big melted puddle on the porch floor 💧. Maybe a run...

Bundoodle

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

Different route today so a few hilly parts and rough terrain..... Oh and hot. 22c for the Cairngorms in the morning. Carried on for extra 90 secs to get my 5k...

Different route today so a few hilly parts and rough terrain..... Oh and hot. 22...

Whippo09

Graduate•8 years ago

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Speed improving

Today was the first time since I started the programme that, during my warmup walk, I thought "I really, really don't want to do this". But no excuses and all...

Today was the first time since I started the programme that, during my warmup wa...

Shivani05

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 2 - Take 2!

Last Wednesday i completed WK2R2, found it quite tough on the calves but overall not too bad. However later that day my mother got rushed into hospital so...

Last Wednesday i completed WK2R2, found it quite tough on the calves but overall...

ChelleUK

•8 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Not as easy as the first one of week 2 but the first one was mostly on the flat as I wasn't at home for that one. We live on top of a hill and this time I run...

Not as easy as the first one of week 2 but the first one was mostly on the flat ...

plop

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2016

Just when you thought it was safe............ I'm back! 😜

C25K team for Wings for Life World Run 2017?

A very wet W4R1

Running clothing for women.

Encouragement for newbies! You CAN do it! :-)

Before I Begin...

The first day of the rest of my life...

End of week 2

Week4 Run 3

Week 2 Run 3 faster or longer??

W1R1 officially done!!!!!

Re hurty legs-thank you

Week 2 completed

signed up for 1st Half Marathon

W6R3 DONE!

Lets talk about Pee!

W6R3 done - I am officially a runner!

Is it bad to repeat week one if you don't feel ready?

Week 7 in the Bag

First 5K Complete.. Break?

Wk3R1

Getting Started on my personal fitness

Running in the Coooool ...

Graduation Week 9 run 1

Good running shoes?

Mad dogs and Englishwoman 🌞

Week 9 run 1

Speed improving

Week 2 - Take 2!

Week 3 run 2

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