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Still here

Still continuing with the programme only on week 3 after 8 weeks, but I now have a running partner and started back at week one 5 weeks ago, Last night we...

Still continuing with the programme only on week 3 after 8 weeks, but I now have...

pikey

•8 years ago

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WK6 R1 Back to earth

Early 06:30 start, nice and cool. Had taken an extra rest day (will be running Tues, Thurs, Sat this week). Night out on Saturday, so the 2 day hangover was...

Early 06:30 start, nice and cool. Had taken an extra rest day (will be running ...

sHAYM4N

Graduate•8 years ago

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Is it harder when you have a cold?

Ok, looking at the question now I've typed it I'm thinking maybe that's a silly question. Maybe a better one is, is it okay to keep running or should you...

Ok, looking at the question now I've typed it I'm thinking maybe that's a silly ...

bettybelle

Graduate•8 years ago

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Countdown to Week 2 Run 1 has commenced...

... Should have started by now, but annoyingly, I don't think my breakfast has settled yet. However running kit is out ready so I can get out the door in the...

... Should have started by now, but annoyingly, I don't think my breakfast has s...

Nailectric

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4, run 1

So completed the run yesterday and managed it ok. Quite different to the first week when I struggled and dog walkers were looking at me with such pity with me...

So completed the run yesterday and managed it ok. Quite different to the first ...

SuperMouse

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R1 finally

So I have finally been able to start running again after being sick for nearly 3 weeks... So yesterday I did week 4 run 1 and I think it went quite well. I...

So I have finally been able to start running again after being sick for nearly 3...

DiveMonkey

•8 years ago

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300 calories

Walking or jogging 3 miles works off around 300 calories. This is what 300 calories looks like - and reminds us of how easily it is to "waste" the effort of...

Walking or jogging 3 miles works off around 300 calories. This is what 300 calor...

Bazza1234

Graduate•8 years ago

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Starting Week 1 Day 1 tomorrow

if anyone cares to join, started running with this program a few years ago, loved it, have run for almost 4 yrs, had surgery in March , time to restart and...

if anyone cares to join, started running with this program a few years ago, love...

Johnmcc215

•8 years ago

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I cant quite believe this

Please bear with me on this post there is a point to it and a reason why it is in week one topic. So tonight I went out very late for me about 9 pm as it was...

Please bear with me on this post there is a point to it and a reason why it is i...

Nick_Buddha_12

Graduate•8 years ago

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Big thank you to c25k and the support on here!!

So.. its been 2yrs and 4 months since I did c25k for the second time. I have my 5th half marathon in 2 months and my Leader in Running fitness course in just...

So.. its been 2yrs and 4 months since I did c25k for the second time. I have my ...

mustgetthin

Graduate•8 years ago

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Back to week 9

Well tried the stamina podcast and due to a combination of the weather and a slight niggle at the back of my left knee called it a day and will rest up until...

Well tried the stamina podcast and due to a combination of the weather and a sli...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•8 years ago

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Tomorrow will be my first little run post op

Tomorrow morning I will be going for my first short run following my pace maker . I have been in the gym and cycled since but this will be the first time I am...

Tomorrow morning I will be going for my first short run following my pace maker ...

Mollydex

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

Did it this morning and I have to say that I'm already feeling like I have a bit more stamina and that I wasn't as tired at the end of the run, though maybe...

Did it this morning and I have to say that I'm already feeling like I have a bit...

frankyb88

•8 years ago

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Ups and Downs Part 2 - Mistake!

Well, took some advise and set out to do week 7. Since I have all of the podcasts on my phone I selected week 7's and set off without paying a lot of...

Well, took some advise and set out to do week 7. Since I have all of the podcas...

stewieUK

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wow and Ow!

Yesterday night I completed my week 6 run 2. I have to say that was hard >< When Laura was like go faster I was thinking to myself maybe when there is a minute...

Yesterday night I completed my week 6 run 2. I have to say that was hard >< When...

Linaka

•8 years ago

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Defeated already?

Hi folks, Two weeks ago I made the decision to lose weight and therefore joined WW. On Friday I decided that as well as losing weight I needed to get healthy...

Hi folks, Two weeks ago I made the decision to lose weight and therefore joined ...

ElleDorado

•8 years ago

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My 10 ten tips for beginners

1) Invest in proper running trainers. Get your gait analysed at a specialist sports store and try on lots of different trainers until you find the perfect fit....

1) Invest in proper running trainers. Get your gait analysed at a specialist spo...

timbradley

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

This morning I have just completed week 2 run 1. Before I went out I had the mindset of I'll never be able to run 90 seconds. I managed it but I did it really...

This morning I have just completed week 2 run 1. Before I went out I had the min...

strawberrysmoothie

•8 years ago

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Thank you c25k 😂

Today is my birthday. If you had told me this time last year that I would lose 2.5 stone, run 10k and be volunteering I would have thought that you were...

Today is my birthday. If you had told me this time last year that I would lose 2...

HappyRunner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Monet

You may see a badly out of focus photograph but to me this artistic early morning canal scene is reminiscent of Monet's Grand Canal (aye right). The air was...

You may see a badly out of focus photograph but to me this artistic early mornin...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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A word of warning from Woody and Buzz Lightyear!🙂

This time last year I was halfway through the programme (for the second time😮) following a nasty calf tear that saw me on the injury couch for 10+ weeks....

This time last year I was halfway through the programme (for the second time😮) ...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

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Headphones?

Can anyone recommend some decent headphones suitable for jogging with? I've so far tried 2 pairs on the smallest ear buds but they still fall out! I think I...

Can anyone recommend some decent headphones suitable for jogging with? I've so f...

justkeeprunning

•8 years ago

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Newbie alert!

Hello! I have just completed week 2, day 1 of C25k and although I feel like I'm improving, I still can't run for the whole 90 seconds. I do what I can and...

Hello! I have just completed week 2, day 1 of C25k and although I feel like I'm ...

justkeeprunning

•8 years ago

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Lurking near the IC

- but I really don't want to take a seat! A week last Sunday I was about 3k into a gentle run so well warmed up and feeling good and on a regular route when -...

- but I really don't want to take a seat! A week last Sunday I was about 3k into...

Ullyrunner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk9 R1 completed but...

I am not covering 5km. Today I got as far as 3.3km on the treadmill. I'm pleased with this as its my longest distance to date. But can I only graduate once I...

I am not covering 5km. Today I got as far as 3.3km on the treadmill. I'm pleased...

lynne0_0

Graduate•8 years ago

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I'm sure one day that will be me!!! 😁

Have just read pollyp1's post about her morning run. It's fab and a delight to read, her obvious enjoyment shines through😊 and I encourage you all to read it...

Have just read pollyp1's post about her morning run. It's fab and a delight to r...

Jingle_berry

•8 years ago

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the many sweaty faces.

9 weeks ago I started on this programme, which may seem like nothing to some of you, but to someone who got tired going up stairs this was a huge challenge....

9 weeks ago I started on this programme, which may seem like nothing to some of ...

samanthazhungry

•8 years ago

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First solo run

Without Laura. But it went well. I couldn't have picked a better play list. I just used a folder with singles and favourite songs in, it turns out,...

Without Laura. But it went well. I couldn't have picked a better play list. I ...

RunaroundSue

•8 years ago

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You know when you actually run 5k? Well, that...

'Tis done. In real life. The mighty 5k was breached in a whisker under 35 minutes. There was no tickertape parade, no fireworks, not even John Inverdale to...

'Tis done. In real life. The mighty 5k was breached in a whisker under 35 minute...

Janey1012

•8 years ago

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In homage...

I ran this morning in glorious high summer, the light, bright blue sky punctuated by wispy white clouds. As I climbed the hill for my warm-up bees bumbled...

I ran this morning in glorious high summer, the light, bright blue sky punctuate...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2016

Still here

WK6 R1 Back to earth

Is it harder when you have a cold?

Countdown to Week 2 Run 1 has commenced...

Week 4, run 1

W4R1 finally

300 calories

Starting Week 1 Day 1 tomorrow

I cant quite believe this

Big thank you to c25k and the support on here!!

Back to week 9

Tomorrow will be my first little run post op

Week 3 Run 1

Ups and Downs Part 2 - Mistake!

Wow and Ow!

Defeated already?

My 10 ten tips for beginners

Week 2 run 1

Thank you c25k 😂

Monet

A word of warning from Woody and Buzz Lightyear!🙂

Headphones?

Newbie alert!

Lurking near the IC

Wk9 R1 completed but...

I'm sure one day that will be me!!! 😁

the many sweaty faces.

First solo run

You know when you actually run 5k? Well, that...

In homage...

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