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Stamina run

I don't know which forum to post in. I should really be Bridge to 10K but I can't quite leave Couch to 5k and all my virtual friends here! So today I ran in a...

I don't know which forum to post in. I should really be Bridge to 10K but I can'...

RunaroundSue

•8 years ago

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What a muppet

Well she says at the start of week 7 changing your route will make it less monotonous. Run 2 and I think that's a good idea. So thinking I knew a short cut I...

Well she says at the start of week 7 changing your route will make it less monot...

PFielding

Graduate•8 years ago

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I did it!

I wasn't going to run today as I have endometriosis and some days aren't good for running but I didn't feel too bad and so I put my gear on and went out and...

I wasn't going to run today as I have endometriosis and some days aren't good fo...

Amandalawrence74

Graduate•8 years ago

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Days when you just feel you can't complete the run?

I started c25k some months ago, got up to week 3 twice before giving up because of lack of time/holidays. So I am on my third go and determined not to bgive up...

I started c25k some months ago, got up to week 3 twice before giving up because ...

teddyjennifluff

•8 years ago

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Think tomorrow maybe Knee stopped play

Had a good run yesterday but today my left knee is very painful. Due to do last run of week 4 tomorrow but think it may be postponed. I'm actually feeling...

Had a good run yesterday but today my left knee is very painful. Due to do last ...

janey38

Graduate•8 years ago

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Cheating.

I have to admit that I cheated week 1! I didn't read the instructions carefully and ran every day. I've just done my week 2 run 2 after a day of rest...

I have to admit that I cheated week 1! I didn't read the instructions carefully...

Gograndad

•8 years ago

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W5 R3 Attempted twice

I have attempted this run twice and seem to fail at 10 minutes. Should I start week 5 again from the beginning or keep trying to master the 20 minutes?

I have attempted this run twice and seem to fail at 10 minutes. Should I start w...

rachelbaker66

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Lack of Support (and no, I'm not on about Sports Bra's!)

Hi, Just wanted someone to give me a lift really, and tell me I'm doing this 'running lark' to benefit myself!!! I actually graduated just over a month ago and...

Hi, Just wanted someone to give me a lift really, and tell me I'm doing this 'ru...

mand3966

Graduate•8 years ago

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Bring on week 5

Starting week 5 on Monday. Completed r3w4 this morning. Still a sweaty, red faced, puffing mess at the end. But, at least we're all out there doing it rather...

Starting week 5 on Monday. Completed r3w4 this morning. Still a sweaty, red face...

SexyBexy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1, that was hard.....

.... partly as I've had two weeks off with a cold. So pace well down, and I was more than ready for it to finish - but I did it! To be honest, I should...

.... partly as I've had two weeks off with a cold. So pace well down, and I was ...

AlbertRoss

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Introduction

Hello, I am Lantz Dacrius . I really happy to join this forum because I came here to share & Get knowledge, information.

Hello, I am Lantz Dacrius . I really happy to join this forum because I came her...

lantzdacrius

•8 years ago

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Aldi running gear?

Anyone know if Aldi's running gear sale is coming up? It's usually on about now, or have I missed it?

Anyone know if Aldi's running gear sale is coming up? It's usually on about now,...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week8run1 +an extra 2mins!!!

Every new week I cringe & dread my extra minutes and tonight was so challenging !!! 😰 slow but kept going ... When Laura said 5 mins I thought I'm never...

Every new week I cringe & dread my extra minutes and tonight was so challenging...

Pc59

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running speed

Hi I'm a newbie to all of this but just wondering what sort of speed I should be running at? I did 4km today on my week 2 run and after most of the running...

Hi I'm a newbie to all of this but just wondering what sort of speed I should be...

Thefunnybird

•8 years ago

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W9 R3 completed

Well, I just did my final run of the programme - and I have a great big smile on my face! :-D I almost didn't do it though. I took my running gear with me to...

Well, I just did my final run of the programme - and I have a great big smile on...

northernlass1965

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2R2

Finished it earlier on and felt really good. Can't wait for R3

Midspur

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 in the bag.....

Oh my giddy aunt!!! I can't quite believe I've done it 😝 I started this journey on July 10th after quitting smoking on June 13th (4 months today!).... I had...

Oh my giddy aunt!!! I can't quite believe I've done it 😝 I started this journey...

mariamc67

Graduate•8 years ago

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The end is nigh....

W9R2 completed tonight, in the dark, after being held up at work and phone calls. I was determined to get out though! Looking forward to my graduation run,...

W9R2 completed tonight, in the dark, after being held up at work and phone calls...

Rosie958

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running in the dark for the first time with my new Kalenji Run Light

There have been lots of posts recently about running in the dark, and I have been worried about how to keep running during the week now that the days are...

There have been lots of posts recently about running in the dark, and I have bee...

Scruffy64

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 1 run 1 :)

Done my first run today didn't stop sweating afterwards for longer than i was out but really enjoyed the feeling walking back to the house. This is something...

Done my first run today didn't stop sweating afterwards for longer than i was ou...

Sureucan

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Week 9, Run 3....you know what that means 🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🙌🙌🙌🙌🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃

🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃 graduation! Took a couple of weeks longer than anticipated but done. When I think back to July when I thought I was going to die after just a one...

🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃 graduation! Took a couple of weeks longer than anticipated but done...

dingdongthewitch

Graduate•8 years ago

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One more run! One more run!

Smashed Week 9 Run 2 tonight in not so great conditions and I am absolutely buzzing for my Graduation run on Sunday. Done 4.86km in 34mins and 5 mins was the...

Smashed Week 9 Run 2 tonight in not so great conditions and I am absolutely buzz...

GazJ2k

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2 in the bag!

I was a bit unsure if I'd manage this one today as I haven't run since Sunday but it was fine and I completed it. Again I couldn't believe I was only two and...

I was a bit unsure if I'd manage this one today as I haven't run since Sunday bu...

debze

Graduate•8 years ago

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So I braved the scary running shop

...and this is what I brought home. Not so scary actually - there was a very friendly and helpful 20-something man who gave me lots of time. I'm glad that I...

...and this is what I brought home. Not so scary actually - there was a very fri...

Joy57

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5 R3 tears

So I know I come across as an emotional wreck but I know many of your have posted assurance that expressing emotion is a normal part of the C25K journey....

So I know I come across as an emotional wreck but I know many of your have poste...

Sofargoner

Graduate•8 years ago

23 Replies

Week 4,Run 2 and Parkrun

Run 2 done,came through comfortably (minus scratching myself on a fence slightly at the end of the first run but nothing to worry about!) Run 3 planned for...

Run 2 done,came through comfortably (minus scratching myself on a fence slightl...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Completed week 9! Can I go to bed now?

So, after starting week 9 last Thursday, I was offered a lie-in on both Saturday and Sunday by my husband and frankly, it was too good to pass up 💤😴💤 I am a...

So, after starting week 9 last Thursday, I was offered a lie-in on both Saturday...

SleepySloth

Graduate•8 years ago

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Twisted ankle!

I finished week 2 on Monday but stepped into a pothole in the pavement and twisted my ankle. It only really hurt in the initial wrench and I can walk on it...

I finished week 2 on Monday but stepped into a pothole in the pavement and twist...

CathyCy

•8 years ago

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W6R2 slowing getting there!

I think I actually ran longer than 10 minutes during the first run as I accidentally pressed the wrong button and restarted the podcast so I reset it to the...

I think I actually ran longer than 10 minutes during the first run as I accident...

Sinouche

Graduate•8 years ago

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Oak hill ParkRun EN4 8JS,

Hi I was just wondering if anyone on here runs at this ParkRun at 0900 on a Saturday? A.

Hi I was just wondering if anyone on here runs at this ParkRun at 0900 on a Sa...

Fat_stab

Graduate•8 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2016

Stamina run

What a muppet

I did it!

Days when you just feel you can't complete the run?

Think tomorrow maybe Knee stopped play

Cheating.

W5 R3 Attempted twice

Lack of Support (and no, I'm not on about Sports Bra's!)

Bring on week 5

Week 5 Run 1, that was hard.....

Introduction

Aldi running gear?

Week8run1 +an extra 2mins!!!

Running speed

W9 R3 completed

W2R2

Week 9 Run 3 in the bag.....

The end is nigh....

Running in the dark for the first time with my new Kalenji Run Light

Week 1 run 1 :)

Week 9, Run 3....you know what that means 🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🙌🙌🙌🙌🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃

One more run! One more run!

Week 4 Run 2 in the bag!

So I braved the scary running shop

W5 R3 tears

Week 4,Run 2 and Parkrun

Completed week 9! Can I go to bed now?

Twisted ankle!

W6R2 slowing getting there!

Oak hill ParkRun EN4 8JS,

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