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W9R1 done in the rain today!

I suppose running in October was always going to be a bit different from running in August and September! At least we weren't too hot!

I suppose running in October was always going to be a bit different from running...

Romeyrunnerbean

Graduate•8 years ago

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Cabin fever ..

It's bright & chilly outside and all I want to do is go out for a run !! Only one problem, well two actually .. two 2yr olds in bed upstairs ! Dont think my...

It's bright & chilly outside and all I want to do is go out for a run !! Only on...

RobD

Graduate•8 years ago

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Newbie diary

So rather than loads of new posts, im going to keep a diary post (which might repeat bits of previous posts) Week 1 Day 1 - Ive been calorie counting for a...

So rather than loads of new posts, im going to keep a diary post (which might re...

dipdab

•8 years ago

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W3. First one done!

After worrying about the extra running time in W3 ( I even woke up in the middle of the night, thinking "can I do it?") I found it quite easy. I even ran an...

After worrying about the extra running time in W3 ( I even woke up in the middl...

Gograndad

•8 years ago

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30min run

Just done first non couch to 5k run :-)

VeganPyro

Graduate•8 years ago

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Shin pain problems

After struggling with shin pain for the last couple of weeks, i splashed out on an second hand treadmill. Despite saying I was not going to attempt running for...

After struggling with shin pain for the last couple of weeks, i splashed out on ...

Gemset

Graduate•8 years ago

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It's a funny old game / world / body...

Went out dressed for a run but thinking I'd probably walk as what I thought was a mild bug felt like it might turn into a heavy cold, my back (aggravated an...

Went out dressed for a run but thinking I'd probably walk as what I thought was ...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Curly and Madge do 10K

Here's the pic from after the Town & Gown 10K on Sunday. Some of you will know that I ummed and ahhed over whether I should do this, I've just got back from...

Here's the pic from after the Town & Gown 10K on Sunday. Some of you will know t...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•8 years ago

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20 Minutes!

The dreaded Week 5 Run 3 completed last night! Raining, cold, dark and lots of gremlins, but I managed it! Never ever thought I'd be able to run for 20...

The dreaded Week 5 Run 3 completed last night! Raining, cold, dark and lots of ...

achievingit

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3 day 2

Week 3 day 2 done and dusted, at first i thought it was easier, but on the last one felt it was hard work

Week 3 day 2 done and dusted, at first i thought it was easier, but on the last ...

kaz56

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Back! ..in more than one way

Did my first run yesterday after 4 weeks off with a puled calf muscle. I've been rubbing arnica massage balm in like crazy. Took myself back to W5 R1 ( I was...

Did my first run yesterday after 4 weeks off with a puled calf muscle. I've been...

Webb

•8 years ago

1 Reply

I'm Back On

Hi everyone, I reported on here about 3 weeks ago that I managed to tear a calf muscle on W3R1. Well I'm back on it and I completed W4R2 last night. Feeling...

Hi everyone, I reported on here about 3 weeks ago that I managed to tear a calf...

Quaker

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week2 Run1

bought some running shoes what a difference! It was a hard walk/run but I got to the end. Only 2 to go...

bought some running shoes what a difference! It was a hard walk/run but I got to...

Jamseeboy

•8 years ago

9 Replies

After last week's doubts, a good result

I posted last week about struggling with 25 minutes having completed it a couple of times successfully. Took the advice given on the forum. Took couple of days...

I posted last week about struggling with 25 minutes having completed it a couple...

teddyjennifluff

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Newbie on a treadmill

Hello, I'm starting wk1 tonight, decided to start on a treadmill a) because I have gym membership that I've not been using b) because I can only do this in...

Hello, I'm starting wk1 tonight, decided to start on a treadmill a) because I h...

Madbunnywoman

•8 years ago

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W5R2

I went out without much hope with the usual, 'Oh my goodness' its going to be a real jump up. When half time came for the first 8 mins I was a bit surprised....

I went out without much hope with the usual, 'Oh my goodness' its going to be a ...

africanali

•8 years ago

3 Replies

I am looking forward to my meddle coming

when it comes I am hanging it up on the wall :-)

VeganPyro

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R3 completed! :)

Yes! That's right guys/gals...week 5 run 3 COMPLETED!! :D As you can imagine, I was amazed I did it and I'm still buzzin' because I not only attempted this...

Yes! That's right guys/gals...week 5 run 3 COMPLETED!! :D As you can imagine, I ...

Lee337

Graduate•8 years ago

48 Replies

Newbie with bad habits

Hi everyone! I found this app a while ago but I finally decided to try it out. I'm glad to see that there is a blog to go along with it. I have horrible eating...

Hi everyone! I found this app a while ago but I finally decided to try it out. I...

Sodaonthesofa

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Starting Couch to 5K for the First Time Ever!

Hi All. I'm a newbie, so please be nice! I've finally taken the plunge and will be starting Week 1 this week. If any of you have ONE good tip for starting...

Hi All. I'm a newbie, so please be nice! I've finally taken the plunge and wil...

Sazza1802

•8 years ago

18 Replies

New shoes

Learnt something I did not know today, Apparently American women have bigger feet than European women. I bought a new pair of running shoes from the Reebok...

Learnt something I did not know today, Apparently American women have bigger fee...

Porcia18

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Starting to panic!

I can't do week 9 graduation run. Haven't made it past the half way stage on two occasions. Got a 5k event that I am being sponsored for and I keep breaking...

I can't do week 9 graduation run. Haven't made it past the half way stage on two...

GazJ2k

Graduate•8 years ago

24 Replies

W3 R1

Well I've just gone out and bought my first ever pair of running shoes (Asics Gel Pulse 8) for my first run of week 3... the only reason was that I went out on...

Well I've just gone out and bought my first ever pair of running shoes (Asics Ge...

Gograndad

•8 years ago

7 Replies

I'm a very fearful newbie who wants to start running.

Hi everyone, could anyone give me tips for breathing - I have tried jogging before and although my body seems to be ok, I really have trouble breathing. I...

Hi everyone, could anyone give me tips for breathing - I have tried jogging befo...

Kazziek

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Week 1 Run 1 with strange style

Well today,,12 days after breast surgery, I managed to drive into town and bought an extra high impact sports bra in M&S in the hopes that it would holed...

Well today,,12 days after breast surgery, I managed to drive into town and bough...

Razouski

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Wk1 run1

Hi all, this is a daft post, but having attempted the CouchTo5k three times before in the last year and never getting past the 2 interval jog without stopping...

Hi all, this is a daft post, but having attempted the CouchTo5k three times befo...

Mellyr85

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Complete lack of motivation!

So I just went out for a run but I am full of cold body aches etc and after 1.5km had to stop to catch my breath and sinuses are blocked. I then started to...

So I just went out for a run but I am full of cold body aches etc and after 1.5k...

Sara1412

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 Day 1 completed

Well approaching the end as I tackled run one of week eight. 5.2 km in about 33'37. Not bad :-)

Well approaching the end as I tackled run one of week eight. 5.2 km in about ...

Fat_stab

Graduate•8 years ago

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FINALLY got back out there!

So, I feel kinda silly. After being super gung-ho at the beginning of the programme, posting all the time and not missing a run until week 5, I fell ill with...

So, I feel kinda silly. After being super gung-ho at the beginning of the progra...

Hidden

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Chasing Poldark

Well Week 6 run 1 was horrible but yesterday run2 was great. A tall ship greeted me as I reached the cliff top ( Hense chasing Poldark) and the 10, 3 and 10...

Well Week 6 run 1 was horrible but yesterday run2 was great. A tall ship greeted...

Mazzspud

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2016

W9R1 done in the rain today!

Cabin fever ..

Newbie diary

W3. First one done!

30min run

Shin pain problems

It's a funny old game / world / body...

Curly and Madge do 10K

20 Minutes!

Week 3 day 2

Back! ..in more than one way

I'm Back On

Week2 Run1

After last week's doubts, a good result

Newbie on a treadmill

W5R2

I am looking forward to my meddle coming

W5R3 completed! :)

Newbie with bad habits

Starting Couch to 5K for the First Time Ever!

New shoes

Starting to panic!

W3 R1

I'm a very fearful newbie who wants to start running.

Week 1 Run 1 with strange style

Wk1 run1

Complete lack of motivation!

Week 8 Day 1 completed

FINALLY got back out there!

Chasing Poldark

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