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New shoes club

The weather is now wet and my trainers are taking time to dry . What a great excuse to buy a second pair :-)

The weather is now wet and my trainers are taking time to dry . What a great exc...

Mollydex

Graduate•8 years ago

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Just Started

Did my first day of couch to 5k today aged 55, hoping to loose a bit of timber and do a Park run with my two daughters!

Did my first day of couch to 5k today aged 55, hoping to loose a bit of timber a...

MeophamJones

•8 years ago

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Added benefits of c25k

I went to see my ten year old nephew Zak yesterday. He is really good at football and can keep the ball up in the air for ages. He's good both in goal, does...

I went to see my ten year old nephew Zak yesterday. He is really good at footba...

Simmypie

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hello! First post

Hi all I am turning 35 next month and been trying week one of c25k for about month now.started off slowly due to knee pain after being too ambitious with...

Hi all I am turning 35 next month and been trying week one of c25k for about mon...

Gitts

Graduate•8 years ago

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All you need to know about injuries but were afraid to ask!

I bet I'm not the first person to post this but, on the off chance that no one else has, it's full of useful, practical information on various running-related...

I bet I'm not the first person to post this but, on the off chance that no one e...

AncientMum

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8R3 completed! :)

Hey guys/gals, Well, that's my week 8 now completed and I'm venturing into the final week in a few days time. I can hardly believe it, but it's true! :) I...

Hey guys/gals, Well, that's my week 8 now completed and I'm venturing into the f...

Lee337

Graduate•8 years ago

26 Replies

Starting again??

I completed week 4 but have had a 2 week break as it's been too hot on my Australian holiday. Flying home today so where do I begin to get going again.? Any...

I completed week 4 but have had a 2 week break as it's been too hot on my Austra...

Suewill

•8 years ago

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Wk3R1

It's a strange run as you don't increase the length of time running across the half hour, just the length for the individual runs, those three minute runs are...

It's a strange run as you don't increase the length of time running across the h...

Traceybebbington

•8 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

After not being able to get out since last Thursday, I decided I had to run tonight in the dark otherwise it was going to a whole week since my last run and...

After not being able to get out since last Thursday, I decided I had to run toni...

debze

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 1 - first session done

Thanks everyone who gave me support and advice - managed to keep going even when my friend had to walk (though I'm so slow I'm sure some people walk faster...

Thanks everyone who gave me support and advice - managed to keep going even when...

Gertlet

•8 years ago

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OldFloss came along too despite the rain ☔️

For Oldfloss : I have been missing the wonderfully entertaining posts from OldFloss since she had her injury. I know however that she is keeping up to speed...

For Oldfloss : I have been missing the wonderfully entertaining posts from OldFl...

Millsie-J

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8 r2 fail

Spent the last 2 weeks running on the treadmill with no probs. Tonight as the Weather was warm and the rain had stopped we went out for the W8 r2 My wife...

Spent the last 2 weeks running on the treadmill with no probs. Tonight as the We...

Gemset

Graduate•8 years ago

3 Replies

Bridge to 10k???

Where do I find bridge to 10k? I have just graduated and I like goals and structure.

Where do I find bridge to 10k? I have just graduated and I like goals and struc...

Pug1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9,Run 2

In wet/damp conditions,another minute off my time :) Slowed when I needed to,upped it when I needed to. In twilight but when the school kids are on their way...

In wet/damp conditions,another minute off my time :) Slowed when I needed to,upp...

Hidden

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Getting started + Questions

Hello, I'm Emily and I'm 16 years old. I am so excited to begin my C25K thinking about starting tomorrow as week 1!! I have got the 12 week plan of the NHS. I...

Hello, I'm Emily and I'm 16 years old. I am so excited to begin my C25K thinking...

EmilyRoberts

•8 years ago

6 Replies

5k plus podcasts: Laura, we need more!

I'm finding the 5k graduate podcasts Really useful but there are only 3. why on earth doesn't the NHS produce more for this demographic. I'd happily play a...

I'm finding the 5k graduate podcasts Really useful but there are only 3. why on ...

doogaloo

•8 years ago

9 Replies

struggling to get back on track

Struggled but got up to wk. 9 and really pleased with my self felt good and looked better, this was 6 wks. ago running partner had to give in as back at work...

Struggled but got up to wk. 9 and really pleased with my self felt good and look...

pikey

•8 years ago

1 Reply

OMG it's good to be back!

Hi Everyone, I'm back for another round! I had a lot of knee problems and chest pains (I'm still waiting for another test at the hospital, the waiting list...

Hi Everyone, I'm back for another round! I had a lot of knee problems and ches...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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@irish-john

You only gone an' done it Irish-John ! I knew you'd walk, err ... run, it. Yep, we're our own biggest critics which is why this place is such a great 'yes...

You only gone an' done it Irish-John ! I knew you'd walk, err ... run, it. Yep...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Here we go again... again!

After a couple of horrible weeks of having a cold and being too dreadfully busy, tired, and fed up, I finally managed to go out for a run yesterday. I decided...

After a couple of horrible weeks of having a cold and being too dreadfully busy,...

RainbowC

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running along the Golden Mile.

Hi and good day to you all. I am in Blackpool on holiday this week and I just completed W6/R2. The run was fine, although it was along a straight prom, it...

Hi and good day to you all. I am in Blackpool on holiday this week and I just co...

Hidden

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Would this be crazy

So today I feel like I need a day off even though im supposed to be starting week 5. My 2 year old has been ill for the past week, out of hours gp on tuesday...

So today I feel like I need a day off even though im supposed to be starting wee...

dipdab

•8 years ago

3 Replies

A Short Run

Back into the old routine today and out for an early run. Last week I ran in trackie bottoms but this morning I donned my shorts. I ran what has become my...

Back into the old routine today and out for an early run. Last week I ran in tra...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

W8 done! What comes after w9?

Well I got there. My first run in the rain! I can see now that I will finish the programme, and I am truly surprised and grateful to the programme and everyone...

Well I got there. My first run in the rain! I can see now that I will finish the...

Hidden

•8 years ago

12 Replies

that nice Irish john's latest post about his charity run...

He can't post it and a couple of us have tried to copy it and it won't send. If you click on his profile Irish-John and go on "replies" (whilst trying not to...

He can't post it and a couple of us have tried to copy it and it won't send. If ...

Simmypie

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

Shoes recommendations please

Any recommendations for really, really, really effectively shock-absorbing shoes? Shoes for an overweight person in their fifties running on pavement.

Any recommendations for really, really, really effectively shock-absorbing shoes...

Hidden

•8 years ago

7 Replies

W3R1 with added dog power

After finishing W3R1 I spotted a dog, a little old black spaniel, wandering around the common looking very lost and distressed: after I'd followed it around...

After finishing W3R1 I spotted a dog, a little old black spaniel, wandering arou...

Hidden

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Running off road vs paved footpaths and another rookie error!

Hello fellow c25k-rs! I've amazingly completed week 7 and about to knock on week 8's door tomorrow 😀 Up until last week I've been running by the river on an...

Hello fellow c25k-rs! I've amazingly completed week 7 and about to knock on week...

Lilleth27

•8 years ago

9 Replies

5k - 10k

Just ran my first 5k in training today in 32 minutes, my goal is to run a 10K next year for cancer charity, my question is do I continue to run 5k to get my...

Just ran my first 5k in training today in 32 minutes, my goal is to run a 10K ne...

Gillysmith

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Injury week 5 day 3

I'm really fed up I managed to get to week 5 day 3 and now I've hurt my ankle I'm worried by the time it's better I will have to start again!

I'm really fed up I managed to get to week 5 day 3 and now I've hurt my ankle I'...

Sammyh2

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2016

New shoes club

Just Started

Added benefits of c25k

Hello! First post

All you need to know about injuries but were afraid to ask!

W8R3 completed! :)

Starting again??

Wk3R1

Week 8 run 1

Week 1 - first session done

OldFloss came along too despite the rain ☔️

W8 r2 fail

Bridge to 10k???

Week 9,Run 2

Getting started + Questions

5k plus podcasts: Laura, we need more!

struggling to get back on track

OMG it's good to be back!

@irish-john

Here we go again... again!

Running along the Golden Mile.

Would this be crazy

A Short Run

W8 done! What comes after w9?

that nice Irish john's latest post about his charity run...

Shoes recommendations please

W3R1 with added dog power

Running off road vs paved footpaths and another rookie error!

5k - 10k

Injury week 5 day 3

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