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Crash Training for 5km run

My race date is 2 Oct, but my current timing is still around 50 minutes. Is it realistic to get before sub 40? Just a little of myself, i am an ex-soldier,...

My race date is 2 Oct, but my current timing is still around 50 minutes. Is it ...

Lavender70

•8 years ago

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W9 R1 (take 2)

Pleased to report that today's run went really well - managed the full 30 mins of jogging along our usual seafront prom route. I've come to the conclusion I...

Pleased to report that today's run went really well - managed the full 30 mins o...

Polly2723

Graduate•8 years ago

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First 5k!!

I've only gone and run 5K!! I hadn't managed to fit three runs in last week with the heat and working all hours, so was determined today was going to be a...

I've only gone and run 5K!! I hadn't managed to fit three runs in last week wit...

b275

Graduate•8 years ago

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Dads Army Last Post

I done it. xx

WillieMac

Graduate•8 years ago

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Dads Army Last Post

Week 9, Run 1, good run, went a bit too fast, that means a wee wee bit quicker than slow slow, forgot to follow orders. Sore ankle, ice pack and some massage...

Week 9, Run 1, good run, went a bit too fast, that means a wee wee bit quicker t...

WillieMac

Graduate•8 years ago

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Breathing

Completed w3 r1 early this morning. Quite amazed that I did manage the 3 minutes of running, ( slow jogging really). Stuggling with my breathing being the main...

Completed w3 r1 early this morning. Quite amazed that I did manage the 3 minutes...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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The Real Central Park - Revealed!!!

OMG peeps it was amazing - Central Park 8K: Done! I've learnt to run (in secret), kept that secret for nearly 6 months and then revealed it to my beautiful...

OMG peeps it was amazing - Central Park 8K: Done! I've learnt to run (in secret...

CentralPark

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6 R3 done.... And of course, I cried!

This weekend was really hectic , I'm travelling and it's been pouring but suddenly got a window a little over an hour ago and set off for W6 R3. A New running...

This weekend was really hectic , I'm travelling and it's been pouring but sudden...

Tryinghard2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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Runniversary & hot carrots!

Had a look back at my first posts, as thought I must have started about a year ago, and I was right! Signed up to Healthunlocked 26th July 2015, downloaded...

Had a look back at my first posts, as thought I must have started about a year a...

AbracaDeborah

Graduate•8 years ago

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Pretty Muddy 5K?? 😳

Feeling a massive sense of achievement after just completing W6 run 1, started out and was faced by loads of runners in a 5k race! So I joined in! All shapes,...

Feeling a massive sense of achievement after just completing W6 run 1, started o...

Julie425K

•8 years ago

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Done It!!! Week 9 Run 3. The Path To Glory!!!

Okay Thanks for all your suggestions Don't get me wrong i much prefer to run outdoors,I only wanted to do the treadmill run to prove i could do 5k and to post...

Okay Thanks for all your suggestions Don't get me wrong i much prefer to run out...

Woody131061

Graduate•8 years ago

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Part of history

Has the pleasure of being involved in the first Great Local Run today at Olympic Park. Lovely route through South Park of the park. I walked home via what was...

Has the pleasure of being involved in the first Great Local Run today at Olympic...

ShannieP

Graduate•8 years ago

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Anyone have any idea about humidity?

Im usually a very early morning runner as I'm a night shift worker. Today after treating myself to a rare lie in I went out at 11.15. Just on my five minute...

Im usually a very early morning runner as I'm a night shift worker. Today after ...

Jts1972

Graduate•8 years ago

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Think I've found improvement when using a braintrainer due to c25k

I use a Nintendo braintrainer to help with my mental sharpness through & after depression illness, and have found an improvement in my mental agility, which I...

I use a Nintendo braintrainer to help with my mental sharpness through & after d...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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Serratus sore - any tips?

I didn't even know I had a serratus anterior muscle until I pulled it at the gym last week. I wondered if anyone had any tips on recovery? It feels really...

I didn't even know I had a serratus anterior muscle until I pulled it at the gym...

TessHardy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Holiday update

Just back from a 2 week holiday in the UK (Lake District and Glasgow). I had planned to run more than I actually did, but I only got out once a week. I let...

Just back from a 2 week holiday in the UK (Lake District and Glasgow). I had pla...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7 R2 🎷 but mentally struggling a bit

Got R2 done yesterday despite being in new surroundings in the Peak District but it was lovely and managed to find some straight road with no hills! I'm aware...

Got R2 done yesterday despite being in new surroundings in the Peak District but...

Beelady

Graduate•8 years ago

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Oh Happy Day!

Forgive me brothers and sisters it has been 2 months since my last post.... At that time I was struggling to finish Wk R3 in the program (20 minutes...

Forgive me brothers and sisters it has been 2 months since my last post.... At ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Weekly run / rest days?

Hi There, I am probably being a bit dim here but when I look at the NHS Choices couch to 5K page I can see the run/walk guide for each week but I can't see how...

Hi There, I am probably being a bit dim here but when I look at the NHS Choices ...

tracyjhatton

•8 years ago

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Finally ran 5k!

Yesterday while on holiday in the heat of the French sun I finally ran 5k! Didn't set out to do it but was running on a straight (if undulating ) road through...

Yesterday while on holiday in the heat of the French sun I finally ran 5k! Didn...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Finally, did a Wk8 run :D

Yeay, after my two 'practice runs', changed my route, left Maisie at home, went really slow, and finished it :) Will do two more next week to consolidate....

Yeay, after my two 'practice runs', changed my route, left Maisie at home, went ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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What am I doing wrong?

Ok so I haven't been on for a while but here goes. Have been running at least twice a week since about May/June anywhere between 3 and 5k which bearing in...

Ok so I haven't been on for a while but here goes. Have been running at least t...

Butchdingle

Graduate•8 years ago

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Just completed end of week 4👍

Tonight I managed to finish week 4, and feeling chuffed about it. This programme is brilliant and it really does work. I would highly recommend couch to...

Tonight I managed to finish week 4, and feeling chuffed about it. This programme...

Lazylump40

•8 years ago

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A new chapter

Dear All, Your support during the last couple of months, since I was made redundant, has been overwhelming and that's why I want to share with you lovely lot...

Dear All, Your support during the last couple of months, since I was made redund...

secan

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running doesn't let me down!

Hi all you fellow runners, I haven't posted for a while, having moved back to Egypt into a new apartment and starting a new job, it has been a mad time ......

Hi all you fellow runners, I haven't posted for a while, having moved back to Eg...

Cairokitten

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R1 aka my I am Team GB Run

I've been starting each of my weeks on a Saturday so taking part in the I am Team GB event was a bonus. I also checked out a cycle path near me, and discovered...

I've been starting each of my weeks on a Saturday so taking part in the I am Tea...

Rosie958

Graduate•8 years ago

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Preparing for winter running

I have loved the warm summer but as I trained and graduated for C25k in the winter, I have fond memories of crisp winter runs and some sloshy mud slipping runs...

I have loved the warm summer but as I trained and graduated for C25k in the wint...

JoolieB1

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2R3

Yeah x completed week 2 x on sand with two mad spaniels!! After R2 which hurt like mad I put off running yesterday & felt like giving up, but a real joy today...

Yeah x completed week 2 x on sand with two mad spaniels!! After R2 which hurt li...

jiggle54

Graduate•8 years ago

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Almost There!!!

Week 9 runs 1 and 2 completed.Both around a local playing field perimeter path. I was thinking of two options for my final( graduation) run, the local parkrun...

Week 9 runs 1 and 2 completed.Both around a local playing field perimeter path. ...

Woody131061

Graduate•8 years ago

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Not Too Flashy I Hope!

Not 1, but 2 pairs of new shoes to try out tomorrow, with luck. Following my first post-grad run and the hamstring twinge, and discussions with my better half,...

Not 1, but 2 pairs of new shoes to try out tomorrow, with luck. Following my fir...

stewieUK

Graduate•8 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2016

Crash Training for 5km run

W9 R1 (take 2)

First 5k!!

Dads Army Last Post

Dads Army Last Post

Breathing

The Real Central Park - Revealed!!!

W6 R3 done.... And of course, I cried!

Runniversary & hot carrots!

Pretty Muddy 5K?? 😳

Done It!!! Week 9 Run 3. The Path To Glory!!!

Part of history

Anyone have any idea about humidity?

Think I've found improvement when using a braintrainer due to c25k

Serratus sore - any tips?

Holiday update

W7 R2 🎷 but mentally struggling a bit

Oh Happy Day!

Weekly run / rest days?

Finally ran 5k!

Finally, did a Wk8 run :D

What am I doing wrong?

Just completed end of week 4👍

A new chapter

Running doesn't let me down!

W4R1 aka my I am Team GB Run

Preparing for winter running

W2R3

Almost There!!!

Not Too Flashy I Hope!

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