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W5 R1

We'll have to say back to enjoying it so far this week (it is run1😳) but yay I actually enjoyed it!! Better than last weeks struggle gawd only knows why I...

We'll have to say back to enjoying it so far this week (it is run1😳) but yay I ...

Linda456

Graduate•8 years ago

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Oh my gosh, I did it! I have graduated! :)

So I can't quite believe it. Yesterday, when Laura said her final words to me on the week 9 run podcast for the last time, I felt so good and more than a...

So I can't quite believe it. Yesterday, when Laura said her final words to me on...

Beegrrrl

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hip pain after W5r3.

I still can't believe that I did that 20 min run (jog) this morning. I was going slow towards the end but feeling incredible! Only snag is that the outside of...

I still can't believe that I did that 20 min run (jog) this morning. I was going...

janners

Graduate•8 years ago

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Twitch....twitch....

... google running watches... twitch twitch. ....do an inventory of my hiking boots (oh have I still got those?), decide that the new ones are definitely a bit...

... google running watches... twitch twitch. ....do an inventory of my hiking bo...

RunaroundSue

•8 years ago

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Week 1 day 2 completed

I have just started the couch to 5k, done two sessions of the first week, one more to go then onto week 2. I decided to start this as I want to lose weight...

I have just started the couch to 5k, done two sessions of the first week, one mo...

strawberrysmoothie

•8 years ago

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Week 8 practice run

With huge thanks to Irish-John for the positive phrase! I left Pretty Pup at home this morning, after yesterday's rigmarole, and headed out on my own to try...

With huge thanks to Irish-John for the positive phrase! I left Pretty Pup at ho...

RainbowC

Graduate•8 years ago

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Unable to download NHS c25k app

Did anyone have a problem downloading the app to their phone? My app store keeps saying my phone is not compatible yet my app store version is more recent...

Did anyone have a problem downloading the app to their phone? My app store keep...

NogginTheNog

•8 years ago

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Slowly but surely....getting there.

Two days rest and off I went again today with Adele singing to me and Sarah Millican encouraging me for W7R2... I was worried after W7R1 at how tired and achy...

Two days rest and off I went again today with Adele singing to me and Sarah Mill...

Jmiss

Graduate•8 years ago

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The medicated tortoise won w3r2

Hahaha I would hardly say it was an easy run 😂 It hurt like hell! But I bloody did it, to the letter 😄😄😄😄 I ibuprofen gelled my legs ( the medication)...

Hahaha I would hardly say it was an easy run 😂 It hurt like hell! But I bloody...

Titchy21

•8 years ago

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Getting seriously board now

Not been able to run now for nearly a week since my trip to A&E, ligament still giving me pain. Dr told me to rest it and ice it every few hours and to take...

Not been able to run now for nearly a week since my trip to A&E, ligament still ...

Porcia18

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 1 Done!

Well, up at 5 again this morning. Bit of a stumble to start with when I realised I started running in my Crocs! Still it was comfy :) Definitely didnt hurt...

Well, up at 5 again this morning. Bit of a stumble to start with when I realise...

Fazzical

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5 R2🎷

After a bit of a disturb sleep wondering if it was doable I got up and did it this morning. I found R1 a bit tough but actually this felt better!...dare I say...

After a bit of a disturb sleep wondering if it was doable I got up and did it t...

Beelady

Graduate•8 years ago

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Thank goodness for Lidl!

So morning dawned, all my running gear donned, well almost there's still those gremlin shoes 😬 So blister plasters still in place, smother them in Vaseline,...

So morning dawned, all my running gear donned, well almost there's still those g...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

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Hip pain solved!

So, the last few weeks I've really struggled to run because I've been getting really bad pain in my right hip after every run. I was honest with myself and...

So, the last few weeks I've really struggled to run because I've been getting re...

natalie-jade

•8 years ago

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W9R3.........Done!!!!

There was no confetti cannon, no bevvy of Grand Prix style beauties at the finish, in fact the lone Labrador with its owner that was about 500 yards away in...

There was no confetti cannon, no bevvy of Grand Prix style beauties at the finis...

jackjackson

Graduate•8 years ago

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couch to 5k night workers advise needed

Just going to start couch to 5k not sure when it best to do this any permanate night workers out there who has advise i work 22;00 till 07:00 .i.e. best time...

Just going to start couch to 5k not sure when it best to do this any permanate ...

fitb450

•8 years ago

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Clarification

As I read some other posts I am realizing I have misunderstood.... So, I am working my way up to a 10k run. I understood that I increase my distances by 10%...

As I read some other posts I am realizing I have misunderstood.... So, I am wor...

Bbunch

Graduate•8 years ago

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Another Parkrun Olympics Team GB shot

Going for Olympic Gold!😁

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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one for the women?

** some familiarity with the term 'star week' is needed for this post..... So it's my first star week since I started C25K and I was about to start week 3. I...

** some familiarity with the term 'star week' is needed for this post..... So it...

Sofargoner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Post grad running and a rolling pin after.

I have been enjoying following post grad running in this forum but after a couple of runs with Laura using stepping stones which went really well I ended up...

I have been enjoying following post grad running in this forum but after a coupl...

dddd4

Graduate•8 years ago

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Another Parkrun finished

A very warm morning made me sweat!😊

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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My first free run!!

Well, my first post graduate run today!! Not as exciting and liberating as McFitty 's by all accounts, but new experiences for me too! As usual I ran after...

Well, my first post graduate run today!! Not as exciting and liberating as McFit...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Help with Pictures

How does everyone other than me get their pictures the right way up. When I do mine straight from my phone they look the right way up but then turn sideways as...

How does everyone other than me get their pictures the right way up. When I do m...

Titch121

•8 years ago

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A year on

We yesterday marked a year since graduation,no run yesterday as didn't finish work until nearly 7pm so would have meant not getting home until nearly 8.30. So...

We yesterday marked a year since graduation,no run yesterday as didn't finish wo...

ShannieP

Graduate•8 years ago

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Dads Army

Completed Week 6, awesome.

WillieMac

Graduate•8 years ago

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Dads Army

Bee's Knees shoes.

WillieMac

Graduate•8 years ago

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Dad's Army

Turn up for parade with Red Shoes, Orange Shirt and Black joggers, I thought I was the bee's knees. Captain Mainwaring was not impressed, don't think I will be...

Turn up for parade with Red Shoes, Orange Shirt and Black joggers, I thought I w...

WillieMac

Graduate•8 years ago

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WK5 R3...the scary one

Last night was WK5 R3 Eve 😱 and I told myself not to be too disappointed if I couldn't complete it. I found the two 8 mins of WK5 R2 really tough, so...

Last night was WK5 R3 Eve 😱 and I told myself not to be too disappointed if I c...

Cianalas

•8 years ago

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Couch to 5k organised event/challenge

Hi All, Is anyone aware of any organised couch to 5k event/challenges, it would be good to have an event that might help as a target...but is dedicated to...

Hi All, Is anyone aware of any organised couch to 5k event/challenges, it would ...

josesharpy

•8 years ago

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Sore hamstring

Well I'm really proud of myself I've just done my third week 4 run. I never thought I would be able to run for 5 minutes non stop! I'm 58 and overweight and...

Well I'm really proud of myself I've just done my third week 4 run. I never thou...

Daisical

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2016

W5 R1

Oh my gosh, I did it! I have graduated! :)

Hip pain after W5r3.

Twitch....twitch....

Week 1 day 2 completed

Week 8 practice run

Unable to download NHS c25k app

Slowly but surely....getting there.

The medicated tortoise won w3r2

Getting seriously board now

Week 1 Done!

W5 R2🎷

Thank goodness for Lidl!

Hip pain solved!

W9R3.........Done!!!!

couch to 5k night workers advise needed

Clarification

Another Parkrun Olympics Team GB shot

one for the women?

Post grad running and a rolling pin after.

Another Parkrun finished

My first free run!!

Help with Pictures

A year on

Dads Army

Dads Army

Dad's Army

WK5 R3...the scary one

Couch to 5k organised event/challenge

Sore hamstring

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