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Where did the app go??

Been using this app, as it allows me to us my own music unlike the podcast. Suddenly it's not loading and not showing in any searches on the App Store. Anyone...

Been using this app, as it allows me to us my own music unlike the podcast. Sudd...

candy656

•8 years ago

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Sore shins

When I started this lark a couple of weeks ago I knew that the front of my shins got sore but it seems to have got worse. Saw something about shin splints so...

When I started this lark a couple of weeks ago I knew that the front of my shins...

RunningGeek

Graduate•8 years ago

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Just started ...

Just started .... W1D1 .... W9D3 seems like an awfully loooong way off ...

simonHumph

Graduate•8 years ago

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Fad diet and exercise plans

I am a firm believer in losing weight and getting fit the old fashioned way with healthy eating and gradually increasing exercise (especially c25k!). But after...

I am a firm believer in losing weight and getting fit the old fashioned way with...

Hillrunner2201

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Lidl running gear

They're doing some clothing, heart rate monitor etc from 4 August for those interested :-)

They're doing some clothing, heart rate monitor etc from 4 August for those inte...

rammsteinqueen

Graduate•8 years ago

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Pete Tong.....again?

Well nearly! After a bit of a hoo-hah with W8R2 I thought I'd keep W8R3 nice and simple, straight up straight back, a route I know. Great. So, I always wear...

Well nearly! After a bit of a hoo-hah with W8R2 I thought I'd keep W8R3 nice an...

Big_fella

Graduate•8 years ago

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Survived week 1 :) but am I ready for week 2?

So a brief introduction... I am a 36 year old mum of 4. Never done any sort of fitness and approx 7 stone overweight :( . I've always put the kids first and...

So a brief introduction... I am a 36 year old mum of 4. Never done any sort of f...

Titchy21

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Running on a treadmill

I've just started C25k but am running on a treadmill. (mainly because i'm too embarrassed to go out and run yet) Has anyone else done this ? Any advice?

I've just started C25k but am running on a treadmill. (mainly because i'm too em...

janners

Graduate•8 years ago

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Where to start again?

As predicted in a previous post, once my exams were over and the summer holidays began, the running thing completely went to pot. I've been out running a few...

As predicted in a previous post, once my exams were over and the summer holidays...

optimisticoxford

Graduate•8 years ago

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Life after graduation

Hello all, I haven't been on for a while, still running but had sort of lost motivation a bit. I think what I liked about the C25K programme was the challenge...

Hello all, I haven't been on for a while, still running but had sort of lost mo...

Shireenjoon

Graduate•8 years ago

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The devil at my shoulder...

kicked its ass this morning! I was struggling so much to get up and get out there - then I posted on here and had three lovely replies, at which point I...

kicked its ass this morning! I was struggling so much to get up and get out ther...

Mamahen

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Please tell me it gets easier ;-)

I'm 53., over 15st, always battled with my weight and not an exercise 'natural'. Skiing once or twice a year and Zumba once or twice a week is about it....

I'm 53., over 15st, always battled with my weight and not an exercise 'natural'....

Hidden

•8 years ago

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5k - finally and twice!!

Finally cracked 5k after graduating some weeks ago - was determined to crack it as have the time (ish) due to summer holidays. Also did my first parkrun today...

Finally cracked 5k after graduating some weeks ago - was determined to crack it ...

cybermat64

Graduate•8 years ago

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Me of little faith....

With the supportive and encouraging posts have read since joining the group I decided to move onto R3 of W5 and I did it, I have just run non stop for 20...

With the supportive and encouraging posts have read since joining the group I d...

Jmiss

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week two (aka repeat of week one!) ...

Well, week two started ok, I did the first repeat week one run, then somehow I have fizzled out...:( It's not that I'm getting breathless, as I'm really not...

Well, week two started ok, I did the first repeat week one run, then somehow I h...

Mamahen

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Radio 4

Saturday Live on Radio 4 is going to be talking to a man who discovered running in his 5os, soon. It's on air now.

Saturday Live on Radio 4 is going to be talking to a man who discovered running ...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduation plus 4 weeks

4 weeks following graduation I'm really please to say I've stuck with the programme. I set myself a target of running 30 mins 3 times a week. Pleased to say...

4 weeks following graduation I'm really please to say I've stuck with the progra...

O505k

Graduate•8 years ago

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spam Wars

I'm on it guys... Action stations calling all admin... Realfoodieclub poppypug anyone please help!! All C25kers please bear with us as I annihilate these...

I'm on it guys... Action stations calling all admin... Realfoodieclub poppypug a...

ju-ju-

Graduate•8 years ago

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Newbie W1r1

Hi there although I have been in here a while not posted, and decided to start today. Just wondering, if anyone when they first start, could do the walk, but...

Hi there although I have been in here a while not posted, and decided to start t...

Alicat47

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Throw away the scales??

http://www.juicedaily.com.au/fitness/fitness-blogger-shows-why-we-should-throw-away-the-scales/ I don't know how relevant this is to us here - but I do think...

http://www.juicedaily.com.au/fitness/fitness-blogger-shows-why-we-should-throw-a...

Bazza1234

Graduate•8 years ago

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Knee Problems and only on W1

5 yrs ago I started a Diet then thought I would have a go at Couch to 5K, (Treadmill) I lost 2st 3lb but it took nearly a year, I did each week 2 times before...

5 yrs ago I started a Diet then thought I would have a go at Couch to 5K, (Tread...

francesanna

•8 years ago

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..I've fallen for this running malarkey - literally....

Oh dear - one of my fears of running has finally come true...yep..I've literally fallen flat on my face - in public - splat! One minute upright human being,...

Oh dear - one of my fears of running has finally come true...yep..I've literally...

CentralPark

Graduate•8 years ago

48 Replies

The elusive 5k

So I managed w7 day 3 outside slightly downhill, I only did 2 miles in the 25 minutes, I know it's not about speed but I was disheartened to discover that...

So I managed w7 day 3 outside slightly downhill, I only did 2 miles in the 25 mi...

Clairratc

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5r3 I can't believe I did it

Hi it's my first post but reading all your blogs and all the advice on here has got me here , I started on w1 gasping almost to colas state , so I read all the...

Hi it's my first post but reading all your blogs and all the advice on here has ...

Julie50833

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Rhombo Rehab continues

So, am gradually able to do more, and have two coaches now who have me on strict programmes to get my mass back up and get me back in shape. I'll be honest,...

So, am gradually able to do more, and have two coaches now who have me on strict...

Rignold

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Graduation presents to me.

My plan all along the program was to treat myself at every big milestone so with only two runs left until I graduate I cheated and treated myself early. I've...

My plan all along the program was to treat myself at every big milestone so with...

Trixamme

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

New mantra

After my little wobble earlier this week, quite by chance I got a wonderful email from my yoga teacher today - all about self-discipline. Isn't it amazing how...

After my little wobble earlier this week, quite by chance I got a wonderful emai...

Rhedwr

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Got a bit lost

Over the last 12 days what with the end of the school year and then the shock of having all the foster children around all day and forgetting just how...

Over the last 12 days what with the end of the school year and then the shock of...

Tombenoly

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Week 6 run 3 tonight

Kinda looking forward and dreading this 25 min run..wish me luck!

Mobymg

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Definitely not the same person any more

I caught myself running up the stairs this morning - and it was after my run and taking the dogs. Is this what fitness feels like. If so I love it 😀 Run2 of...

I caught myself running up the stairs this morning - and it was after my run and...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2016

Where did the app go??

Sore shins

Just started ...

Fad diet and exercise plans

Lidl running gear

Pete Tong.....again?

Survived week 1 :) but am I ready for week 2?

Running on a treadmill

Where to start again?

Life after graduation

The devil at my shoulder...

Please tell me it gets easier ;-)

5k - finally and twice!!

Me of little faith....

Week two (aka repeat of week one!) ...

Radio 4

Graduation plus 4 weeks

spam Wars

Newbie W1r1

Throw away the scales??

Knee Problems and only on W1

..I've fallen for this running malarkey - literally....

The elusive 5k

W5r3 I can't believe I did it

Rhombo Rehab continues

Graduation presents to me.

New mantra

Got a bit lost

Week 6 run 3 tonight

Definitely not the same person any more

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