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For those intending to do some HR training

after completion of C25K. I really like this little book by Roy Benson PRECISION HEART RATE TRAINING http://www.howtobefit.com/Polar-Precision-Running.pdf...

after completion of C25K. I really like this little book by Roy Benson PRECISION...

Bazza1234

Graduate•8 years ago

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Lidl running gear on sale today!

Looks like clothing mainly

Ullyrunner

Graduate•8 years ago

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I can't run without a football!

Hey all, started the program a month ago and so far have managed to keep to it. Have never enjoyed running, unless it was football, but really enjoying it...

Hey all, started the program a month ago and so far have managed to keep to it. ...

sHAYM4N

Graduate•8 years ago

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Does it get any easier? (Facing W9R2)

I have realised that running is as much a mental exercise as physical. Despite following the programme to the letter and even completing W9R1 this morning...

I have realised that running is as much a mental exercise as physical. Despite f...

brightspice

Graduate•8 years ago

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My nine tips for newbies

Now I am nearly a "Niner" ( I start week nine tomorrow) I thought I'd use this non- running day to share nine tips from my own experience for those on this...

Now I am nearly a "Niner" ( I start week nine tomorrow) I thought I'd use this n...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Don't ignore road signs!

So off I set to do what I thought was a 5k circuit, half way passed a sign showing my home village but for some unknown reason thought there was another way,...

So off I set to do what I thought was a 5k circuit, half way passed a sign showi...

Natasha-H

Graduate•8 years ago

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26 out of 27....yes 9/2 now done!

Yeeha! It was bit rainy...at one point had to put on my new OR rain jacket (get me and my running gear!), I lost Laura for about a minute....but kept on...

Yeeha! It was bit rainy...at one point had to put on my new OR rain jacket (ge...

Big_fella

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6 R1

Well never thought that lil ol' unfit me would ever still be posting these updates, but thats another run down! Hubby was feeling better by Monday so i...

Well never thought that lil ol' unfit me would ever still be posting these updat...

Polly2723

Graduate•8 years ago

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I said I would - so I did! W7r2

Yes, I said that I would go this evening as soon as I got in, so I checked that ma-in-law was happy to continue supervising the girls, and off I went. Week 7...

Yes, I said that I would go this evening as soon as I got in, so I checked that ...

RainbowC

Graduate•8 years ago

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New runner, new blogger

After realising that i am not as fit as i thought i decided to start the c25k app. As a motivation i have decided to write a blog about my experience of the...

After realising that i am not as fit as i thought i decided to start the c25k ap...

Didgestar

•8 years ago

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Wrinkly runner

Hi, after lurking a lot I thought I would introduce myself. I so enjoy reading everyone's posts, and it's encouraged me to continue. I am 55, and I cannot...

Hi, after lurking a lot I thought I would introduce myself. I so enjoy reading e...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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A little positivity - let's share

If my Mum was still around she would tell me I have been a right "Moaning Minnie" recently and she would probably be right, I've let everything get on top of...

If my Mum was still around she would tell me I have been a right "Moaning Minnie...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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Getting a grip (on my ice cream habit!)

Well, here I am on the third week of 'week one' and still not yet feeling ready to move on to week two...I suppose to be fair to myself, I'm trying to redress...

Well, here I am on the third week of 'week one' and still not yet feeling ready ...

Mamahen

•8 years ago

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Couch to 5k Week 1

Feeling pleased with myself today :-). Have now done 3 runs for week 1. The first two were really hard, but today was much better? So I am going to have a look...

Feeling pleased with myself today :-). Have now done 3 runs for week 1. The firs...

curlyann

Graduate•8 years ago

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starter

hi, I feel a bit ridiculous, I started the C25k today, all I could manage was the 5 minute warm up walk and 90 second run. is that normal? or is my health just...

hi, I feel a bit ridiculous, I started the C25k today, all I could manage was th...

sarcygirl

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Techie Question

Hi - I have a Fitbit One which tracks my steps and flights of stairs, levels of activity etc and I am on Mapmyrun but after 6 weeks I am getting interested in...

Hi - I have a Fitbit One which tracks my steps and flights of stairs, levels of ...

lightweightkate

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 done!

Finished the last run of week 4 today, I wanted to do the run yesterday and do W5R1 today but that would have meant 3 consecutive days and I think I'd have...

Finished the last run of week 4 today, I wanted to do the run yesterday and do W...

Hidden

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Another "not been around for a while" So Hi to everyone and what a difference a year makes.

Just been looking at the date I joined this site July 2015 and my posts in relation to Week 1 to Week 9 of my journey via C25K, wow I did it. Since graduating...

Just been looking at the date I joined this site July 2015 and my posts in relat...

Glen53

Graduate•8 years ago

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Newby

Hi I am new to the c25k and am only on the first week. I think it is great all the support that is given on here and can't wait to try and complete the 9 weeks...

Hi I am new to the c25k and am only on the first week. I think it is great all t...

Try-so-hard

•8 years ago

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Interval days!

Hello every one.... seriously do all of you take the rest days? Because the temptation to run is tremendous ;)....and how should one best utilize the rest...

Hello every one.... seriously do all of you take the rest days? Because the tem...

Tryinghard2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 done

Finally got a decent picture post Week 9 run 3. Picture of me receiving my "NISA" Magnum (Ice cream not champagne - Note) from the "NISA" Lady from the "NISA"...

Finally got a decent picture post Week 9 run 3. Picture of me receiving my "NISA...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W6 R1 😂 a nice dose of humility needed methinks

After my high on W5 R3, today when Laura said run for 5 minutes I almost laughed - 5 minutes Laura?? I ran for 20 minutes last week - what a doddle this is...

After my high on W5 R3, today when Laura said run for 5 minutes I almost laughed...

lightweightkate

Graduate•8 years ago

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Another run under my belt

Post c25k run done. Followed the stepping stone podcast. Found it ok.

Kaydenmummy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hello Julie, here we go...

Week 8, run 1 done. Another enjoyable one. I think I know what went wrong last time. My 5 minute warm up walk finished on an uphill so I carried on up to the...

Week 8, run 1 done. Another enjoyable one. I think I know what went wrong last ...

RunaroundSue

•8 years ago

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Not been around for a while....

.....but thought I would pop my head in and say say hi. Have now finished the c25k program and am continuing with my running. How is everybody?

.....but thought I would pop my head in and say say hi. Have now finished the c2...

cathalicious

Graduate•8 years ago

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Bad week 😬😷

Should have started week 4 on Sunday but after helping hubby move 4 ton hardcore and 2 ton sand felt exhausted. Woke up Monday and m whole body ached went to...

Should have started week 4 on Sunday but after helping hubby move 4 ton hardcore...

Kate07

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Help starting week 2

I've just finished week one and was unable to start week 2. The app said my username or password is incorrect and I need to sign up. It also says it has sent...

I've just finished week one and was unable to start week 2. The app said my user...

mrsiacovino

•8 years ago

9 Replies

W5r3

It's taken me ages to get here. Too many rest days in between its raining I'm too busy it's too hot any excuse would do. Anyway repeated week four 3 times...

It's taken me ages to get here. Too many rest days in between its raining I'm to...

Clewey65

Graduate•8 years ago

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Not remotely running related - just for amusement

Hello poppypug

mcgurranhouse

Graduate•8 years ago

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One for Poppypug

Just for you poppypug . Told you that medal was bigger than Harry's paws!

mcgurranhouse

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2016

For those intending to do some HR training

Lidl running gear on sale today!

I can't run without a football!

Does it get any easier? (Facing W9R2)

My nine tips for newbies

Don't ignore road signs!

26 out of 27....yes 9/2 now done!

W6 R1

I said I would - so I did! W7r2

New runner, new blogger

Wrinkly runner

A little positivity - let's share

Getting a grip (on my ice cream habit!)

Couch to 5k Week 1

starter

Techie Question

Week 4 done!

Another "not been around for a while" So Hi to everyone and what a difference a year makes.

Newby

Interval days!

Week 9 Run 3 done

W6 R1 😂 a nice dose of humility needed methinks

Another run under my belt

Hello Julie, here we go...

Not been around for a while....

Bad week 😬😷

Help starting week 2

W5r3

Not remotely running related - just for amusement

One for Poppypug

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