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Muddy Run

My reason for starting C25k was that in an effort to restore some work life balance I signed up for a 5k obstacle race. Not being able to run, crawl, climb or...

My reason for starting C25k was that in an effort to restore some work life bala...

TessHardy

Graduate•8 years ago

17 Replies

Week 9 - Feel Like I'm Going Backwards

Hi. Never thought I'd be one to come begging, but i could use a bit of advice. After feeling good about myself after every run of week 8 - like i was really...

Hi. Never thought I'd be one to come begging, but i could use a bit of advice. ...

misterbrownesq

Graduate•8 years ago

44 Replies

When does Julie join in?

Is Julie on the podcasts I downloaded from the NHS website place? If so, when will she appear (I will be doing week 6 next week)? Is she to be feared or is she...

Is Julie on the podcasts I downloaded from the NHS website place? If so, when wi...

SlowWorm2016

Graduate•8 years ago

17 Replies

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Dis-heartened!

Well, came down to earth with a bump this morning! After completing week 8, run 3 of the programme last night in the heat, (just 3 more runs to go!) achieving...

Well, came down to earth with a bump this morning! After completing week 8, run ...

mand3966

Graduate•8 years ago

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Venturing into the great outdoors.....

So after completing the c25k on the treadmill tonight I am venturing outside with a friend for a 5k run! To say I am slightly nervous is an understatement but...

So after completing the c25k on the treadmill tonight I am venturing outside wit...

norabzil

Graduate•8 years ago

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Well that was hard! Week 1 run 2

Well that was hard but not for the reasons you might think! I am repeating my week 1 as I ended up on the IC for a couple of months due to a knee injury at the...

Well that was hard but not for the reasons you might think! I am repeating my we...

Inspiredmum

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Week 8 blues

All had been going well...but then I spent a week holidaying in Guernsey! What a beautiful place, lots of hilly coastal walking but only one run all week....

All had been going well...but then I spent a week holidaying in Guernsey! What ...

Michmoch

Graduate•8 years ago

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Gremlins

I didn't (and don't - most unusual for me in this context) have any gremlins about how I looked running while doing c25k. But I'm about to go swimming for the...

I didn't (and don't - most unusual for me in this context) have any gremlins abo...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9r2 - check😊

I can't quite believe it! I am on the brink of my final run before graduation 😊And it will be a weekend run so I can enjoy the glory all day. This mornings...

I can't quite believe it! I am on the brink of my final run before graduation 😊...

Jingle_berry

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Should have taken the ball of wool with me 😎

I set off in my second holiday run this morning before breakfast. Musical accompaniment this time as I had sussed out that if I had turned left instead of...

I set off in my second holiday run this morning before breakfast. Musical accomp...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Week 4, Run 2 done take 2!

Completed the run this morning. Weather lovely and ran by a lake so why oh why did I find it so hard today? 😬 Didn't enjoy it all in fact the whole thing was...

Completed the run this morning. Weather lovely and ran by a lake so why oh why d...

SuperMouse

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Still running. Just done 5k!!

I've been running, using the w9 podcast. I think that I've just done 5k in about 40 minutes!!! So proud!!!!!!

I've been running, using the w9 podcast. I think that I've just done 5k in abou...

Greylady1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Cornwall with Laura and Julie!

Hi all. I am running wk 8 in Cornwall this week, just south of Padstow near Treyarnon bay. I've brought Laura, Julie and my running gear with me. Loads of...

Hi all. I am running wk 8 in Cornwall this week, just south of Padstow near Trey...

Millsie-J

Graduate•8 years ago

12 Replies

My knees hurt

Is this just a thing that runners have to put up with? Am I doing something wrong? I've been running around 4 months now and my knees have had pain/aches...

Is this just a thing that runners have to put up with? Am I doing something wro...

David9

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

2nd time round

I did the 12 week health plan and lost 8lbs. Not a huge amount I know. So for my 2nd round I'm doing the health plan and couch to 5k.

I did the 12 week health plan and lost 8lbs. Not a huge amount I know. So for my...

Macym00m00

•8 years ago

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Scared of Week 5 run 3 :(

Hi I am doing Wk5 run3 tonight after work. To be honest, I'm scared! I struggled with run 2, just about managed the 8 minutes. I'm not sure whether to pause...

Hi I am doing Wk5 run3 tonight after work. To be honest, I'm scared! I struggled...

Von99

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

MY BODY LOVES MY FAT!

I started working out 8 weeks ago, I normally meet with a trainer at least 3 times a week. I can tell I lost weight because my old office work pants is fitting...

I started working out 8 weeks ago, I normally meet with a trainer at least 3 tim...

ailemamia

•8 years ago

7 Replies

W8 R2

Hard going today, legs like lead and I wanted it to be over so much. However I kept going till the end. The supportive words kept coming into my head. I was...

Hard going today, legs like lead and I wanted it to be over so much. However I ...

Jazzi14

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

W7R2 done but ...

Got round tonight - phew - but over past couple of days it's been painful to walk. There's a sharp pain in my right foot, big toe base. Running is easier...

Got round tonight - phew - but over past couple of days it's been painful to wal...

simonHumph

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Yippee, dancing spotty shoes!

Yes, I did it at last. Week 9 completed. It was hard tonight, again, stupidly ran after a big meal, wasn't going to do it, but knew I'd feel worse if I...

Yes, I did it at last. Week 9 completed. It was hard tonight, again, stupidly ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

25 Replies

Wk5 Day 2 complete .. and really happy how it went .. but

I really, REALLY can't wait to do Wk5 Day 3 to either succeed, or at least see how far I can get .. IF I don't complete it without stopping shall I just keep...

I really, REALLY can't wait to do Wk5 Day 3 to either succeed, or at least see h...

RobD

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

W5R2

Felt great after finishing this one, today was probably the first time that I felt the benefits of improved stamina which was surprising considering I'd just...

Felt great after finishing this one, today was probably the first time that I fe...

frankyb88

•8 years ago

6 Replies

W7R1

So week 7 run 1 is in the bag. Can't believe after gasping for breath after running 60 seconds in week one that I am actually running for a whole 25 mins. I'm...

So week 7 run 1 is in the bag. Can't believe after gasping for breath after runn...

Titch121

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Week 5, goodbye!

Well, I have now run wk5,r1 three times, r2 once and r3 twice and it's time to move on. I can't run again this week but on Monday or Tuesday I will go for...

Well, I have now run wk5,r1 three times, r2 once and r3 twice and it's time to m...

SlowWorm2016

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

I'm new here

Looking for advice on the best way to get motivated and started

Sarahbobs

•8 years ago

13 Replies

W4 R2 struggled with this one!!

Completed w4 r1 on Monday and coped very well, w4 r2 this morning and it was a struggle to get through. I did manage to complete it but was hard work and have...

Completed w4 r1 on Monday and coped very well, w4 r2 this morning and it was a s...

Hidden

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Advice on knees please

Hi I did my wk4r1 on Monday and since then I've had 'uncomfortable ' knees, it's not pain as such, but it feels tight on both my inner knees and is a bit...

Hi I did my wk4r1 on Monday and since then I've had 'uncomfortable ' knees, it's...

Hidden

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Checking in! Long time no see (unless you peruse the fb group and even then i'm not terribly active)

I know some of you regulars will not have forgotten me and my wondering when I'd have runners nipples (still don't, very disappointing) and legs like Xena...

I know some of you regulars will not have forgotten me and my wondering when I'd...

jamsammich

Graduate•8 years ago

19 Replies

Strength & Flexibility Podcasts?

Hi all, I was looking at the NHS C25K website, (looking ahead, though I know I shouldn't), and it's suggestion of doing their strength and flexibility series...

Hi all, I was looking at the NHS C25K website, (looking ahead, though I know I ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Graduation

Just wanted to see the badge next to my name... :D

Jmiss

Graduate•8 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2016

Muddy Run

Week 9 - Feel Like I'm Going Backwards

When does Julie join in?

Dis-heartened!

Venturing into the great outdoors.....

Well that was hard! Week 1 run 2

Week 8 blues

Gremlins

W9r2 - check😊

Should have taken the ball of wool with me 😎

Week 4, Run 2 done take 2!

Still running. Just done 5k!!

Cornwall with Laura and Julie!

My knees hurt

2nd time round

Scared of Week 5 run 3 :(

MY BODY LOVES MY FAT!

W8 R2

W7R2 done but ...

Yippee, dancing spotty shoes!

Wk5 Day 2 complete .. and really happy how it went .. but

W5R2

W7R1

Week 5, goodbye!

I'm new here

W4 R2 struggled with this one!!

Advice on knees please

Checking in! Long time no see (unless you peruse the fb group and even then i'm not terribly active)

Strength & Flexibility Podcasts?

Graduation

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