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Running Shoes...

Hello all, I've been lurking about on this forum for a while as I make my way slowly through the weeks. I'm now at w6 r1 and am loving it having never ever...

Hello all, I've been lurking about on this forum for a while as I make my way sl...

KatKinLady

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8r2✔️

That was hard work from start to finish😂 Putting it down to a very long work day yesterday lol. I could have done without the headwind for the last 2...

That was hard work from start to finish😂 Putting it down to a very long work d...

garym

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 - The final week!

You can do this too! If you're just starting out on the C25K week 9 might seem like a far off impossibility, but trust me, if you stick to the plan you will...

You can do this too! If you're just starting out on the C25K week 9 might seem l...

timbradley

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3!!

Hi all have completed week 1 and week 2 of C25K and I am due to do the first run of week 3 tom. I am a bit nervous about running for 3 mins but have enjoyed w1...

Hi all have completed week 1 and week 2 of C25K and I am due to do the first run...

Girl123

•8 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 Amazing run

You were all right, changed route and went back to Laura and it all came good. 28 minutes, fantastic.

You were all right, changed route and went back to Laura and it all came good. 2...

Madwifecarole26

Graduate•8 years ago

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Yesssssss wk8 complete - Graduation wk here I come!!!

Wk8 run 3 completed today. Wow 3 more runs to go til graduation, think this might be a pretty fantastic week 😎

Wk8 run 3 completed today. Wow 3 more runs to go til graduation, think this mig...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•8 years ago

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About to start week 7

Hi did week 6 day 3 today & really want to run 2moz is it a daft idea to miss rest days at this stage? X

Hi did week 6 day 3 today & really want to run 2moz is it a daft idea to miss re...

almost50

Graduate•8 years ago

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Tired but happy! Advice on how to work on speed now please!

had a good morning, cycled 15 k to swimming, swam for just over 1 k (then squeezed in a wetherspoons breakfast) cycled 15 k home and did a 6 k run . According...

had a good morning, cycled 15 k to swimming, swam for just over 1 k (then squeez...

heavyhorse

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 (amazing) Run 1

I must really have the running bug. After a late night celebrating a friend's 50th into the early hours of this morning I dragged myself out to face run 1 of...

I must really have the running bug. After a late night celebrating a friend's 50...

O505k

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8R2

A really good run today. So happy best run ever. 4.3k in 28 minutes, I'm happy with that getting close to both 30 minutes and 5k.

A really good run today. So happy best run ever. 4.3k in 28 minutes, I'm happy ...

Ayupmeduck

Graduate•8 years ago

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Rain running with julie

W8r2 done, was nice to run in the middle of the day for a change as it wasn't so hot and humid as last few weeks, I didn't have to wait til dusk. I was glad I...

W8r2 done, was nice to run in the middle of the day for a change as it wasn't so...

Feelingsilly

•8 years ago

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It's nothing short of a miracle...

Hi. I've been sculking around this site for a couple of weeks plucking up the courage to post. And here it is. I've done the first run of week 6. Really. I've...

Hi. I've been sculking around this site for a couple of weeks plucking up the co...

Janey1012

•8 years ago

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End of Week 2 report from Red Faced Beamy McBeamface

Found today harder than W2 R2 - but was flipping determined to complete it even when my calves were really aching and I wanted to stop 😡 I MUST slow down...

Found today harder than W2 R2 - but was flipping determined to complete it even ...

lightweightkate

Graduate•8 years ago

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I am starting and now on week 4

Hi am I the oldest starting this c25k? Im 62 and a half. Have avoided running ALL my life but getting fed up with always being being on a diet. So I am doing...

Hi am I the oldest starting this c25k? Im 62 and a half. Have avoided running AL...

Collywobbles53

Graduate•8 years ago

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My 2nd year Runniversary

As the title suggests today is the 2nd anniversary of my completion of C25K so I hope you'll allow me a little self indulgent post. Every year I sat and...

As the title suggests today is the 2nd anniversary of my completion of C25K so ...

BethC

Graduate•8 years ago

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Can't run on treadmill

Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone else has problems running on the treadmill. I wanted to start trying 5k indoors so that on horrible winter days I have...

Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone else has problems running on the treadmil...

Lornia

Graduate•8 years ago

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5k Silsoe Stride

Well I got around, knee was really starting to hurt at about 3K, tried to walk but it was worse than running so carried on to the end. Have to get it checked...

Well I got around, knee was really starting to hurt at about 3K, tried to walk b...

plop

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduation is mine !

Hi all I have just completed my third and graduation 5 k ( 4 miles to be accurate ) , and I'm so happy :-) I can't quite believe how much I love running...

Hi all I have just completed my third and graduation 5 k ( 4 miles to be accu...

Mollydex

Graduate•8 years ago

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New outlook on this

So the past week I've not been posting much cos the last run I did put me off a bit (w4r1) after having a bad asthma attack leading to a panic attack so I...

So the past week I've not been posting much cos the last run I did put me off a ...

ADH94

•8 years ago

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First Parktun done!

It was very hot as all in the sun and tough but I enjoyed it. Think I need to get used to running in a group though as I found I couldn't work out my pace. I...

It was very hot as all in the sun and tough but I enjoyed it. Think I need to g...

Shireenjoon

Graduate•8 years ago

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Musings for this afternoon's run

I haven't run for a few days now and I think I might take a leisurely meander round Bradgate Park. Rather than my usual 5K which is a straight line along the...

I haven't run for a few days now and I think I might take a leisurely meander ro...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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Quick question...or

.. Are you there yatesco ...:) Our gadget guru...:) Seriously, please may I have advice, suggestions and recommendations for something..not a phone, that will...

.. Are you there yatesco ...:) Our gadget guru...:) Seriously, please may I have...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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A big shout and and thank you to Ju-ju (JuicyJu)

Thank you sooooooooo much your a star. I love the way this community means so much to us all and we all work together to make it the lovely environment that...

Thank you sooooooooo much your a star. I love the way this community means so ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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Achilles tendonitis and osteo arthritis

Hi I started running doing c25k Jan 2015 and am really enjoying it. However since twisting my ankle badly last year (while walking) and keep on getting pain...

Hi I started running doing c25k Jan 2015 and am really enjoying it. However sinc...

Fiona1905

•8 years ago

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Starting all over

Starting again managed, first time to complete Cto5k and run for almost two years despite developing a balance and migraine disorder. A flare up 6 weeks ago...

Starting again managed, first time to complete Cto5k and run for almost two year...

charliesdad

Graduate•8 years ago

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I did it !

I repeated week 1 and 2 twice as i had had previous trouble with my ankles and wanted to strengthen them. So today week7 run 1 I thought i can do this and ran...

I repeated week 1 and 2 twice as i had had previous trouble with my ankles and w...

Kmcm66

•8 years ago

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Half Marathon - in February and 10k in November

I signed up for Brighton 1/2 Marathon, but felt I needed to train for something before that as February is a quite long time away. So ma~na~na doesn't strike.

I signed up for Brighton 1/2 Marathon, but felt I needed to train for something ...

Beccym

Graduate•8 years ago

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WooHoo completed the 5K

Well when I wrote my first post I mentioned I was jogging, and got some comments that I should be using the word "running" and wow, it really made a difference...

Well when I wrote my first post I mentioned I was jogging, and got some comments...

confidentqueen

•8 years ago

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20 Mins Non Stop!

That went by so fast! The beginning was slow but I still enjoyed it and I know the return would be down hill so I held on to hope. It was fantastic! I did it!...

That went by so fast! The beginning was slow but I still enjoyed it and I know t...

AkinyiRuns5k

Graduate•8 years ago

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Completed day 1, week 1.

Hi everyone, it was reading these posts that finally gave me the courage to start the running. I felt self conscious. Yesterday morning (very early lol) I...

Hi everyone, it was reading these posts that finally gave me the courage to star...

Vanessa291

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2016

Running Shoes...

W8r2✔️

Week 9 - The final week!

Week 3!!

Week 8 run 1 Amazing run

Yesssssss wk8 complete - Graduation wk here I come!!!

About to start week 7

Tired but happy! Advice on how to work on speed now please!

Week 9 (amazing) Run 1

W8R2

Rain running with julie

It's nothing short of a miracle...

End of Week 2 report from Red Faced Beamy McBeamface

I am starting and now on week 4

My 2nd year Runniversary

Can't run on treadmill

5k Silsoe Stride

Graduation is mine !

New outlook on this

First Parktun done!

Musings for this afternoon's run

Quick question...or

A big shout and and thank you to Ju-ju (JuicyJu)

Achilles tendonitis and osteo arthritis

Starting all over

I did it !

Half Marathon - in February and 10k in November

WooHoo completed the 5K

20 Mins Non Stop!

Completed day 1, week 1.

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