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New Diabetic Runner

I have recently started the C25K plan, just finished week 2 and moving on to week 3 tomorrow morning. My main motivations for trying to do the programme are...

I have recently started the C25K plan, just finished week 2 and moving on to wee...

dtennant9

Graduate•8 years ago

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5km barrier broken!

I wasn't aiming to run 5km this morning, I was planning to do my usual 30 minutes. Going further was my plan for next week. However, I got to 3 minutes to go...

I wasn't aiming to run 5km this morning, I was planning to do my usual 30 minute...

Bluerockdragon

Graduate•8 years ago

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I've hit a mental block and frustrated

I guess it was just a matter of time before i hit one of those mental blocks that many here experience. I just don't know how to get out of it. ;( A little...

I guess it was just a matter of time before i hit one of those mental blocks tha...

SillyLilly

Graduate•8 years ago

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1st run of week 2.

Well I've been wondering if my second step (the first one was getting outside!) was going to leave me with burning shins and out of breath, as the first run...

Well I've been wondering if my second step (the first one was getting outside!) ...

Gograndad

•8 years ago

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Help Me!

Im a 29 year old who wants to lose weight. i weight 15 stones and want to become more slimmer and lose weight healthy. Please help me with any tips or advise...

Im a 29 year old who wants to lose weight. i weight 15 stones and want to become...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Newbie here - Day 1

Newbie here. I used to run socially when younger (10 years ago size 10), but middle aged now and GP referred for weight loss surgery (not something I want but...

Newbie here. I used to run socially when younger (10 years ago size 10), but mid...

jiggly

•8 years ago

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W3 D3

I am dreading this run, my breathing is a struggle at 2 mins still so the thought of 3 minutes is feeling slightly out of my reach :(

I am dreading this run, my breathing is a struggle at 2 mins still so the though...

Jojocoops

•8 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 Complete!!!

I really didn't think I could do it but I did!!! I'm Loving the sense of achievement I'm feeling from experience. I couldn't take the route I had planned as...

I really didn't think I could do it but I did!!! I'm Loving the sense of achiev...

Meintheuniverse

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk 8 - coming to get you!

Well Wk7 took a little longer than I planned. I did 3 runs and the third one was just one of those that was pure pleasure. Then I got an ear infection again...

Well Wk7 took a little longer than I planned. I did 3 runs and the third one was...

curlyann

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 Day 3

I'm so excited. I ran the entire 20 minutes today without stopping. I never thought I could do it, but it's done. I'm getting excited about what's next!...

I'm so excited. I ran the entire 20 minutes today without stopping. I never thou...

ktullis

•8 years ago

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Just one run away ... but I don't want it to end

Hi peeps, I did W9 R2 today, pounding the streets and unfortunately went up a massive hill early into my run, or should I say my "shuffle"? and felt really...

Hi peeps, I did W9 R2 today, pounding the streets and unfortunately went up a ma...

northernlass1965

Graduate•8 years ago

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Rest day rebellion..wk3 between runs 1 #2 and "official" run 2

So...my second attempt at w3r1 went really well. Not trying to run up anything that should really involve ropes and crampons made huge difference. Wasn't easy,...

So...my second attempt at w3r1 went really well. Not trying to run up anything t...

Raven2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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Evening all

W4R1 tomorrow then Malta for a weeks holiday. Mini gym at the hotel (Im still doing the programme on the treadmill at the mo) so will be able to continue and...

W4R1 tomorrow then Malta for a weeks holiday. Mini gym at the hotel (Im still do...

24927396

•8 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 - Smashed it!

Can't believe I am typing this but I can now officially and proudly say I can run non stop for 30 minutes. I had massive shin splint problems but once I bought...

Can't believe I am typing this but I can now officially and proudly say I can ru...

GazJ2k

Graduate•8 years ago

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Stressed over stress fractures!

So, I have been being good to the extent of extreme boredom, and my ankles have remained stubbornly swollen every day I go into work, but are much better when...

So, I have been being good to the extent of extreme boredom, and my ankles have ...

Nailectric

Graduate•8 years ago

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Back on the canal towpath

2nd post graduation run and back outdoors again - phew! I did the 'stepping stones' podcast for the 2nd time and ran just 3.3k. What is going on? Even on the...

2nd post graduation run and back outdoors again - phew! I did the 'stepping ston...

Joy57

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9R1 done on a treadmill today

W8R1,2 and 3 were done in the park, and in the Gloucestershire cull zone last week. They were a bit of a comedy of errors as the first one had to be done by...

W8R1,2 and 3 were done in the park, and in the Gloucestershire cull zone last we...

VeganNelly

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8R3 done on treadmill yesterday

We got a new treadmill yesterday I still like running in the park way better but I enjoy the treadmill to but I will be running in the park :)

We got a new treadmill yesterday I still like running in the park way better but...

VeganPyro

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 done!

And in the driving rain and wind too...does that earn me extra brownie points??!!! 😜 We were seriously drenched, I had ears full of rain and water running off...

And in the driving rain and wind too...does that earn me extra brownie points??!...

mariamc67

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk7 run 3

My My week 7 is a tough one for me, managed the 25mins runs only just though, however once I've finished and stretched I feel I could do more. one more run...

My My week 7 is a tough one for me, managed the 25mins runs only just though, ho...

Genesys1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Autumn musings

I run so much better when it's cooler, but I still end up absolutely drenched in perspiration. Always. No matter how cold it is outside. That is weird. I run...

I run so much better when it's cooler, but I still end up absolutely drenched in...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•8 years ago

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On a break - sensible or wuss?

Well, tonight was meant to be week 3, run 2, but the knee that hurt a bit after run 1 on Sunday hurt a lot yesterday and today. My plan was to still go out...

Well, tonight was meant to be week 3, run 2, but the knee that hurt a bit after ...

Cookie1166

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Motivation post gradution

How do you all motivate yourselves to keep going post graduation? I can't seem to get out there! Also,in an attempt to get going I went for a running analysis...

How do you all motivate yourselves to keep going post graduation? I can't seem t...

TessHardy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4,R1

24 hours after the original plan,and still a bit jaded from whatever was sapping my energy over the weekend,I decided I had enough energy to brave it and have...

24 hours after the original plan,and still a bit jaded from whatever was sapping...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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I know where I am going...and I know who's going with me...

I took many friends with me this morning. You may not have realised this, but you were all there. My oldest friends, the stalwarts, who have supported me...

I took many friends with me this morning. You may not have realised this, but yo...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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Anyone here run the Alexandra Palace Park Run North London.

I'm eager to join in the park run at Alexandra Park run looks like they have lots of members running. If anyone run the 5k with them I would like to know what...

I'm eager to join in the park run at Alexandra Park run looks like they have lot...

Josepha2263

Graduate•8 years ago

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Aarghh, the gremlin got me on W6R3 :(

So, week 6 had been fine for me on runs 1 and 2. I was nervous with how some people have struggled with it but all was fine, that was until my run 3 this...

So, week 6 had been fine for me on runs 1 and 2. I was nervous with how some peo...

Inspiredmum

Graduate•8 years ago

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Bulging discs

I have been told after an MRI scan that I have multiple bulging discs! Should I carry on running or take up an alternative exercise? I have constant lower back...

I have been told after an MRI scan that I have multiple bulging discs! Should I ...

Nannynicky

•8 years ago

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Week 8!!

Really didn't think I'd be able to do this... But here I am on Week 8 run 2. Doing this tonight with my sister, always do run 1 with hubby on Sunday then other...

Really didn't think I'd be able to do this... But here I am on Week 8 run 2. Doi...

Joward50

•8 years ago

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W4R1

That was hard work at times but I did it 😁. I really need to find somewhere different to run, as I'm finding housing estates a bit boring!! Although I did...

That was hard work at times but I did it 😁. I really need to find somewhere d...

janey38

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2016

New Diabetic Runner

5km barrier broken!

I've hit a mental block and frustrated

1st run of week 2.

Help Me!

Newbie here - Day 1

W3 D3

Week 6 run 3 Complete!!!

Wk 8 - coming to get you!

Week 5 Day 3

Just one run away ... but I don't want it to end

Rest day rebellion..wk3 between runs 1 #2 and "official" run 2

Evening all

Week 9 Run 1 - Smashed it!

Stressed over stress fractures!

Back on the canal towpath

W9R1 done on a treadmill today

W8R3 done on treadmill yesterday

Week 9 run 2 done!

Wk7 run 3

Autumn musings

On a break - sensible or wuss?

Motivation post gradution

Week 4,R1

I know where I am going...and I know who's going with me...

Anyone here run the Alexandra Palace Park Run North London.

Aarghh, the gremlin got me on W6R3 :(

Bulging discs

Week 8!!

W4R1

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