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Where to start Couch to 5K!

Hi Everyone,I'm 53 I have decided today to try the Couch to 5K I haven't done any real exercise in a long time and after a trip to the docs for a health check...

Hi Everyone,I'm 53 I have decided today to try the Couch to 5K I haven't done a...

Suzieblue1

•8 years ago

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week 9 run 2

I eventually made it out the door last night for run 2. It had cooled down nicely and I was looking forward to a good run...... Where did that wind come from??...

I eventually made it out the door last night for run 2. It had cooled down nicel...

b275

Graduate•8 years ago

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Lost fitness?

Been a while! Finally did w5r3 but went into it without any running for 3 odd months! I managed to complete it but found I was really struggling by the end....

Been a while! Finally did w5r3 but went into it without any running for 3 odd mo...

AnsterJ

•8 years ago

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Where is Laura??

I have been listening to Sanjeev Kohl from BBC Couch to 5k and he's good but everyone seems to be talking about the mythical Laura? Sorry if I am being a bit...

I have been listening to Sanjeev Kohl from BBC Couch to 5k and he's good but eve...

SuperMouse

Graduate•8 years ago

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First solo run!

I finally did it, I went out for my first run on my own this morning and surprisingly, I loved it!! I got up early and headed out at 6.30 am, as I left my...

I finally did it, I went out for my first run on my own this morning and surpris...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Newbie Pain Question

Hi all After my slightly elated post of yesterday, today's hurts. Literally. After getting up from the couch last night (ironically) my back on the left hand...

Hi all After my slightly elated post of yesterday, today's hurts. Literally. Aft...

Sofargoner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Half way

Week 5 run 2 completed yesterday so I'm past the half way point. Boy it was hot and I don't know if run is the correct description, more like a slow jog! I'm...

Week 5 run 2 completed yesterday so I'm past the half way point. Boy it was hot...

1903

Graduate•8 years ago

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I will do it part II

I did it....I am exhausted and sweating like a pig but I did it. I am so PROUD of myself... I just imagine what I could do if i was just one stone lighter let...

I did it....I am exhausted and sweating like a pig but I did it. I am so PROUD o...

Jmiss

Graduate•8 years ago

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What a difference a week makes 😉

Just been out for my W6r2 run. Nothing else to report except that I really enjoyed it 😊

Just been out for my W6r2 run. Nothing else to report except that I really enjoy...

Jingle_berry

•8 years ago

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Listen to your body not your tech!!

Went off for an early (ahem! 7.31 out of the door is early for me) run. A lovely sunny morning. Thought I could get used to this. Thought I could out run a...

Went off for an early (ahem! 7.31 out of the door is early for me) run. A lovel...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Not run for 8 days and am fed up!

Well after all the ups and downs of my journey on C25K and my elation at finally graduating, I am again on the injury couch this time - nope not the ankle or...

Well after all the ups and downs of my journey on C25K and my elation at finally...

Radleychick

Graduate•8 years ago

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Newbe

Hi all, so have just started Week 2 going to do 3rd run today. I've got a niggle in my right knee, shall I carry on, its not painfull just niggley.

Hi all, so have just started Week 2 going to do 3rd run today. I've got a niggle...

Genesys1

Graduate•8 years ago

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The Middle Run

I was up and out running a little earlier this morning. It was another fine start to the day. A lovely day for a run. I was aiming for a middling kind of run...

I was up and out running a little earlier this morning. It was another fine sta...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Restless legs

Any tips here for relieving restless legs?

Opre

•8 years ago

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How to mess with your husband's head

Tell him you're going running before breakfast to avoid the heat.

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Please don't make me move on

As many of you know, I am running with a wonderful group of new runners in my running club that I joined after graduation. We run 4-5k and combine it with...

As many of you know, I am running with a wonderful group of new runners in my ru...

PippiRuns

•8 years ago

36 Replies

I've done it !

Today I have managed my first post pace maker run , it was so enjoyable , I loved it ( thanks for the tip about the extra cropped top ) I had an extra long...

Today I have managed my first post pace maker run , it was so enjoyable , I love...

Mollydex

Graduate•8 years ago

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What's going on.

I've been running regularly for over a year now. 15k per week. Tuesday, Thursday and park run Saturday. I seem to be putting a minute on to each run and...

I've been running regularly for over a year now. 15k per week. Tuesday, Thursda...

AniaParky

Graduate•8 years ago

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..I actually said these words....

...no seriously I actually heard myself (albeit in my head) saying this....hummm it's too nice a day to stay in and bake all day - I think I'll go for a nice...

...no seriously I actually heard myself (albeit in my head) saying this....hummm...

CentralPark

Graduate•8 years ago

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Dads Army

Week 7, done and dusted. Starting to really enjoy this running, I have a healthy soreness if you know what I mean, never thought I would say that. Have found...

Week 7, done and dusted. Starting to really enjoy this running, I have a healthy...

WillieMac

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3R3 and I beat the 'Quitting Feeling' (shock and awe)

So today was my allotted W3R3 - gorgeous weather as you will all know, the length and breadth of the UK. Set off to *my* park (you know, I consider it solely...

So today was my allotted W3R3 - gorgeous weather as you will all know, the lengt...

Sofargoner

Graduate•8 years ago

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I will do it...

W8R1 tomorrow.....feeling nervous because of the heat but plan to get up and go earlier. Want to succeed but starting to feel the pain now....did find out that...

W8R1 tomorrow.....feeling nervous because of the heat but plan to get up and go ...

Jmiss

Graduate•8 years ago

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It's been comfy on the IC but getting bored now. The answer? SHOES!

Thought I'd post an update as a few have asked and I don't want to hijack the replies of anyone else's posts. Ankle tendons are improving. About 2 weeks ago...

Thought I'd post an update as a few have asked and I don't want to hijack the re...

melly4012

Graduate•8 years ago

32 Replies

olympic inspiration

just watching the olympics and if this doesn,t inspire you to go out and do a few miles then nothing will!! Gra

just watching the olympics and if this doesn,t inspire you to go out and do a f...

givman

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Where has my runners high gone?

Just did W5R2 ....Took it slow and easy was able to do both 8 minutes run. Time and distance my usual. Recovered breath quickly. But but but....no runners...

Just did W5R2 ....Took it slow and easy was able to do both 8 minutes run. Time ...

Tryinghard2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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Nothing too brave

I went out for my first post graduation run this morning and I've been reading all the posts on here about all the exciting and experimental things everyone...

I went out for my first post graduation run this morning and I've been reading a...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Here goes: week 9

I set my alarm for 6am to get up bright and early ready for the run. Disaster. My bunnies (who live outside but their "hutch" is attached to the house) were...

I set my alarm for 6am to get up bright and early ready for the run. Disaster. ...

rammsteinqueen

Graduate•8 years ago

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I need a louder app

Week 2 day2 and I messed up. Somehow I managed to miss the app trainer telling me to start running then when I thought she said run it was on the walking part...

Week 2 day2 and I messed up. Somehow I managed to miss the app trainer telling m...

Teresa-k64

Graduate•8 years ago

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Getting creative with it!

Today is stressful because I've set myself some pretty big thesis challenges - 12,000 words by the end of the day! I was worried I wouldn't have time to get my...

Today is stressful because I've set myself some pretty big thesis challenges - 1...

optimisticoxford

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8 R2

WHO PUT LEAD WEIGHTS INTO MY TRAINERS THIS MORNING !!!!!!! Ouch - but the end is in sight. Thanks to you lot for all your encouragement and support :)

WHO PUT LEAD WEIGHTS INTO MY TRAINERS THIS MORNING !!!!!!! Ouch - but the end is...

LisaB1971

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2016

Where to start Couch to 5K!

week 9 run 2

Lost fitness?

Where is Laura??

First solo run!

Newbie Pain Question

Half way

I will do it part II

What a difference a week makes 😉

Listen to your body not your tech!!

Not run for 8 days and am fed up!

Newbe

The Middle Run

Restless legs

How to mess with your husband's head

Please don't make me move on

I've done it !

What's going on.

..I actually said these words....

Dads Army

W3R3 and I beat the 'Quitting Feeling' (shock and awe)

I will do it...

It's been comfy on the IC but getting bored now. The answer? SHOES!

olympic inspiration

Where has my runners high gone?

Nothing too brave

Here goes: week 9

I need a louder app

Getting creative with it!

W8 R2

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