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1st Test run

Set the podcast for week 9 just to see how far I could go managed 5 minute walk ran for 15 and walked the rest did 4.11 km will try again on Tuesday but knee...

Set the podcast for week 9 just to see how far I could go managed 5 minute walk ...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•8 years ago

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Pain in my knee - help.

Hi. Im knew here but decided to give it a go. Im in week 3 park run. I do it twice a week aswell..getting there slowly but surely. What i would like to ask...

Hi. Im knew here but decided to give it a go. Im in week 3 park run. I do it ...

Chells

•8 years ago

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Wk2R3 repeat

So it's Saturday morning and I need to get out of bed and repeat wk2r3 I will let you know how I did. Good luck to every one else out there xx

So it's Saturday morning and I need to get out of bed and repeat wk2r3 I will le...

Genesys1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Advice please on w4

Hi, this is my first post although I have been following the forum for the last few weeks and have been really impressed by how supportive it is. My question...

Hi, this is my first post although I have been following the forum for the last ...

Joy57

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 1 killed me - about to run week 5 run 3...wish me luck!!!

I haven't posted since the first week of my journey but this run has got me scared!!!Lol...But, I am ever hopeful - when I started C25K I had to do Week 1 3...

I haven't posted since the first week of my journey but this run has got me scar...

Extrastrongbint

Graduate•8 years ago

15 Replies

A running shoes question

I have wide feet and find it difficult to get wide ladies shoes that feel comfortable. I was wondering if it would be better to get mens running shoes? Do any...

I have wide feet and find it difficult to get wide ladies shoes that feel comfor...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•8 years ago

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oh the joy of interval training

went out wednesday and did a session on a trail not far from where i live... boy did I sweat but enjoyed the variation and in a strange way the discomfort and...

went out wednesday and did a session on a trail not far from where i live... boy...

givman

•8 years ago

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Can't find my Parkrun bar code

Can I do it off my phone?

Beccym

Graduate•8 years ago

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The Next Step

This morning I set out on my run. I turned back not long after leaving the front door. But only to get my rainjacket. Just as well as it rained very gently all...

This morning I set out on my run. I turned back not long after leaving the front...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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week 9 run 3 RESULT!!

Well I've only gone and done it!!!! I woke early this morning feeling excited, it's quiet out there, is it raining? I got out of bed, looked out the window,...

Well I've only gone and done it!!!! I woke early this morning feeling excited, i...

b275

Graduate•8 years ago

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No more walking intervals?!

Hi everyone, I'm a forum NEWBIE so thought I'd introduce myself first - Rachel, 30-something, running in Warwick, nice to meet y'all! I've been reading on here...

Hi everyone, I'm a forum NEWBIE so thought I'd introduce myself first - Rachel, ...

rherring005

•8 years ago

10 Replies

For Pops!

It's that Friday feeling!

Ullyrunner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Phew! Week 4, run 2 done!

Well finished week 4, run 2 and it was really hard. Was due to go out on Wednesday but today was the first time I was able to get out for a number of reasons....

Well finished week 4, run 2 and it was really hard. Was due to go out on Wednes...

SuperMouse

Graduate•8 years ago

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week 3 run1 - DONE!

I started Couch to 5 k a little unconventionally and proceeded to repeat week 1 for around a month, getting to grips with my speed and breathing as i was just...

I started Couch to 5 k a little unconventionally and proceeded to repeat week 1 ...

candy656

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Does anyone smoke?

Hey everyone, Im new here, started day 1 of c25k yesterday and I'm just wondering if anyone else on here smokes? I'm trying to quit hence starting c25k for...

Hey everyone, Im new here, started day 1 of c25k yesterday and I'm just wonderi...

SamanthaB

•8 years ago

17 Replies

A Gap in the Market? ;)

I hate running uphill as I'm not fit enough yet. I tolerate running on the flat for the smug feeling when I'm done. HOWEVER... I totally love running...

I hate running uphill as I'm not fit enough yet. I tolerate running on the fla...

AnneDroid

Graduate•8 years ago

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Every cloud has a silver lining

Whilst I'm getting fed up with the injury couch now I get a buzz out of telling people it's a running injury!! How sad is that?

Whilst I'm getting fed up with the injury couch now I get a buzz out of telling ...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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She's a cheeky one that Laura😜

I have just completed W6r3! That means I ran for 25 mins - me☺️. It wasn't fast, I didn't get the energy to run faster for the last minute as suggested, but I...

I have just completed W6r3! That means I ran for 25 mins - me☺️. It wasn't fast,...

Jingle_berry

•8 years ago

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"I am team GB" (or any other country)

I don't know how many of you have heard of this but I thought we could get involved on our little forum as well. https://www.joininuk.org/i-am-team-gb/ On the...

I don't know how many of you have heard of this but I thought we could get invol...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

A Beef tomato

Went to sports direct yesterday in the hope of finding some nice bright running gear. :) full of hope I found 1 pair 3/4 leggings in my size but alas the...

Went to sports direct yesterday in the hope of finding some nice bright running ...

Jmiss

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk 2 Run 2 postponed

Just checking in quickly to say the above. I was meant to be running yesterday before heading off to my parents (today is my Mum's birthday :)). Woke up with...

Just checking in quickly to say the above. I was meant to be running yesterday ...

Nailectric

Graduate•8 years ago

2 Replies

1yr on....Still running!

Hi there! I haven't posted on here in a long time, but I completed C25K a year ago and I wanted to say how much it has changed and improved my life! I...

Hi there! I haven't posted on here in a long time, but I completed C25K a year a...

Cazzzarooo

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

Feeling Positive - Week 4 awaits....

This is a personal musing rather than a technical 'how my run went' post. A few of you who follow me know I had a lot of pain on Tuesday night and all...

This is a personal musing rather than a technical 'how my run went' post. A few ...

Sofargoner

Graduate•8 years ago

3 Replies

New to running

This is my first post. I finished w3 this morning, never thought I'd be running for 3 minutes. Left knee is a bit sore now and I'm already panicking about w4...

This is my first post. I finished w3 this morning, never thought I'd be running...

Julies54

•8 years ago

11 Replies

W2R1

Got to admit at one point tonight I actually doubted that I would complete it! I think it was on run 3, the bottom of my calves just above my ankles were...

Got to admit at one point tonight I actually doubted that I would complete it! ...

lizilang_10

•8 years ago

6 Replies

W4R1

Still here ... just but last night's W4R1 was the toughest yet :( but I did as I was told by Laura though I did shout at her when she said "You're halfway...

Still here ... just but last night's W4R1 was the toughest yet :( but I did as I...

simonHumph

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Hello Week 9

My next run W9R1 I'm glad to be here and hope to graduate next week. Wishing everyone who are starting W9 or doing W9 the best of luck.

My next run W9R1 I'm glad to be here and hope to graduate next week. Wishing eve...

Josepha2263

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

W8R3 DONE AT LAST

Finally finished W8R3 this evening after couple of attempts, I told myself off that I must carry on when Laura says 5 minutes to go. First attempt at w8r3 the...

Finally finished W8R3 this evening after couple of attempts, I told myself off t...

Josepha2263

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 DONE

I did it -thanks for the encouragement. Melting and worn out but I couldn't wait to post. It's like a prize!

I did it -thanks for the encouragement. Melting and worn out but I couldn't wait...

1903

Graduate•8 years ago

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Anyone else due to graduate this week?

I completed week 9 run 2 this morning. I am thinking I am going to take two rest days and go for my graduate run on Sunday. My legs have ached today. Am...

I completed week 9 run 2 this morning. I am thinking I am going to take two rest...

Vanessa291

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2016

1st Test run

Pain in my knee - help.

Wk2R3 repeat

Advice please on w4

Week 1 killed me - about to run week 5 run 3...wish me luck!!!

A running shoes question

oh the joy of interval training

Can't find my Parkrun bar code

The Next Step

week 9 run 3 RESULT!!

No more walking intervals?!

For Pops!

Phew! Week 4, run 2 done!

week 3 run1 - DONE!

Does anyone smoke?

A Gap in the Market? ;)

Every cloud has a silver lining

She's a cheeky one that Laura😜

"I am team GB" (or any other country)

A Beef tomato

Wk 2 Run 2 postponed

1yr on....Still running!

Feeling Positive - Week 4 awaits....

New to running

W2R1

W4R1

Hello Week 9

W8R3 DONE AT LAST

Week 5 run 3 DONE

Anyone else due to graduate this week?

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