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Week One - Done! That was quick...

A little earlier today than my first two runs because I'm otherwise occupied tonight - benefit of working from home I guess. :-) So I make that 24 minutes I've...

A little earlier today than my first two runs because I'm otherwise occupied ton...

Brydo666

•8 years ago

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Week 3 done

So week 3 is complete, but Ive given up on strength and flex more or less this week but I will get back to it in the future. The combination of running and...

So week 3 is complete, but Ive given up on strength and flex more or less this w...

dipdab

•8 years ago

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Week 7,Run 3 and Week 7 complete!

In good shape,and in sunny conditions (supposed to be cold but it didn't feel like it when I ran!) Anyhow birthday weekend ahead,with the big day on Sunday....

In good shape,and in sunny conditions (supposed to be cold but it didn't feel li...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Wk6R2 - Knee pain!

Hi All, So I've been wanting to increase my fitness and loose a little weight and decided to have a go at running. My partners mother in law recommended...

Hi All, So I've been wanting to increase my fitness and loose a little weight a...

Danielle_M

•8 years ago

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To the cyclist who passed me on the towpath this morning saying 'you're doing great' - thank you 😊

Wow, run 3 of week 6 in the bag and those gremlins were *really* hanging onto my legs weighing them down for the first 15 minutes until they realised this was...

Wow, run 3 of week 6 in the bag and those gremlins were *really* hanging onto my...

Lilleth27

•8 years ago

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Iv done it

I have done it everyone .graduation run done and dusted this morning .Im feeling on top of the world right now. I never ever thought when I started this that I...

I have done it everyone .graduation run done and dusted this morning .Im feeling...

Teresa-k64

Graduate•8 years ago

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Reality check.....first post graduation run!

Well after the euphoria of graduating earlier this week and walking around with a smug look on my face for a couple of days it was back to reality with a thump...

Well after the euphoria of graduating earlier this week and walking around with ...

Skywatcher

Graduate•8 years ago

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Trainers

Hi, I have only just started the C25K, did day 2 yesterday, my trainers are not particularly comfortable, anyone got any reccomendations on a decent pair? :o)

Hi, I have only just started the C25K, did day 2 yesterday, my trainers are not ...

Scarey

•8 years ago

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Happy Running

Finally ran my first 5k........ I'd hoped to do it firstly before christmas and then by next Friday if I pushed myself. I really didn't think it would...

Finally ran my first 5k........ I'd hoped to do it firstly before christmas an...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Newbie

Hi just joined today, I'm on week 8 Run 1 due Sunday on treadmill Walk 3.5 Run 5 & (4.7 when tiring). Going to change my weeks into day 1 Run c25k program...

Hi just joined today, I'm on week 8 Run 1 due Sunday on treadmill Walk 3.5 Run ...

Geord68

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3R1 - just a practice

I had my first practice run today - pretty disappointed, but I felt all wheezy to begin with, and then ran into an old friend I hadn't seen for ages so it...

I had my first practice run today - pretty disappointed, but I felt all wheezy t...

Glitter_brawl

•8 years ago

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Silly really

Thought I'd do w8 r1 and r2 in consecutive days. had to run for the train this morning and my knees are sore and my lower back muscles are super tight 😕...

Thought I'd do w8 r1 and r2 in consecutive days. had to run for the train this ...

emskihammer

•8 years ago

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Wk7 R2

Morning all I ran yesterday 25 mins really thought I'd give up got to 20 mins and then I got energy from someplace ....... I was cursing the running thing but...

Morning all I ran yesterday 25 mins really thought I'd give up got to 20 mins an...

Cuig1975

•8 years ago

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W2r3

No looking forward to week 3 !!! Been ok legs sore today ! It'll be fine

Llooneytunes

Graduate•8 years ago

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Bless my ignorance

Good morning!! At the end of every podcast Laura says that if I have any questions, I should just refer to the NHS website.Which is how I eventually after 6...

Good morning!! At the end of every podcast Laura says that if I have any questio...

SassyAushie

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2r3

Done and dusted woo hoo. pic of my other half way ahead of me as usual x

Linda_pink

Graduate•8 years ago

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Still running with laura

Finding I'm still needing to run with Laura! My 3 runs a week consist of either 30 minute or 5k runs (35 mins) and the podcast time checks keep me going. Are...

Finding I'm still needing to run with Laura! My 3 runs a week consist of either ...

runmelrun

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk 3 run 3 completed ✊

Omg I never thought I'd get past week 2 without needing to stop or pause the podcast but nope!! I've just completed week 3 again without needing to stop or...

Omg I never thought I'd get past week 2 without needing to stop or pause the pod...

Mellyr85

•8 years ago

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Week 5

Going to do my first run on week 5 tomorrow. Mixed feelings ... part of me is looking forward to it and part dread! I can not imagine running for 20 mins at...

Going to do my first run on week 5 tomorrow. Mixed feelings ... part of me is lo...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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So......week six is a bit horrible!

Week 6 run 2 done tonight. Really hard. Pleased I completed it, but why on earth is two lots of ten minutes harder than one lot of twenty?! The God of Running...

Week 6 run 2 done tonight. Really hard. Pleased I completed it, but why on eart...

Raven2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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update....

So I have missed a couple of posts (please forgive me) Craig and I (aka running partner) have just started week 4... we struggled but running along the beach...

So I have missed a couple of posts (please forgive me) Craig and I (aka running ...

Jamseeboy

•8 years ago

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Week 2 complete :)

Not only have I completed week 2, but I did my first run in the dark! (albeit accompanied by fireworks at a local primary school!) Worked out a reasonable...

Not only have I completed week 2, but I did my first run in the dark! (albeit ac...

CookieM

Graduate•8 years ago

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Rubbish run

I have finally got the kids back to school and thought this week I would pick up my running again. Monday I was supposed to run on my day off but ended up...

I have finally got the kids back to school and thought this week I would pick up...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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I've finally completed the C25K!

After afew stops and starts I have finally finished the programme doing it with a running club and I couldn't be more happier. The last nine weeks have flown...

After afew stops and starts I have finally finished the programme doing it with ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Struggling!!!

W 5eek 5 run 1 was hard going and found the walking intervals were breaking into my running intervals so tomorrow is Week 5 run 2..Am determined to continue...

W 5eek 5 run 1 was hard going and found the walking intervals were breaking into...

sarahspain

Graduate•8 years ago

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Repeat week 1?

Thanks for your warm welcome and advice on here - it's really helping. I did my third week one run this afternoon - and first one in the park which was lovely...

Thanks for your warm welcome and advice on here - it's really helping. I did my...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Wooooo Hooooo! The Eagle Has Landed!!

06:28hrs this morning in my kitchen........ waiting for the first glimpse of daylight...... fluorescent top; check😃 Favourite running shoes ; check👍...

06:28hrs this morning in my kitchen........ waiting for the first glimpse of da...

Spoons2696

Graduate•8 years ago

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WEEK 5 R2

Week 5 run 2 done, at the beginning of the week I was dreading week 5 but now I'm strangely looking forward to run 3, and looking forward to week 9 the first...

Week 5 run 2 done, at the beginning of the week I was dreading week 5 but now I'...

Porcia18

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Wardrobe malfunction!!!

This is one for the ladies..... Have any of you ever had your sports bra come undone while out running? Well, tonight it happened to me, in spectacular...

This is one for the ladies..... Have any of you ever had your sports bra come un...

Rosie958

Graduate•8 years ago

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Struggling with the dark, and running in general! Any pointers?

Hi All, it's been a while! Since last posting, I have been running on and off. I never seem able to stick to the ideal 3 times a week. Sometimes not even...

Hi All, it's been a while! Since last posting, I have been running on and off. I...

hannah141

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2016

Week One - Done! That was quick...

Week 3 done

Week 7,Run 3 and Week 7 complete!

Wk6R2 - Knee pain!

To the cyclist who passed me on the towpath this morning saying 'you're doing great' - thank you 😊

Iv done it

Reality check.....first post graduation run!

Trainers

Happy Running

Newbie

W3R1 - just a practice

Silly really

Wk7 R2

W2r3

Bless my ignorance

W2r3

Still running with laura

Wk 3 run 3 completed ✊

Week 5

So......week six is a bit horrible!

update....

Week 2 complete :)

Rubbish run

I've finally completed the C25K!

Struggling!!!

Repeat week 1?

Wooooo Hooooo! The Eagle Has Landed!!

WEEK 5 R2

Wardrobe malfunction!!!

Struggling with the dark, and running in general! Any pointers?

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