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W8R1

Ventured out after work yesterday lunch time to start W8. Mixed weather meant there was some drizzle and occasional breeze, which I quite enjoyed as I was...

Ventured out after work yesterday lunch time to start W8. Mixed weather meant t...

first_mate

Graduate•7 years ago

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5k in 37mins well chuffed

Been many many years since I have done any real exercise so as of January 17 I was determined to eat well and exercise....I am so pleased with this small...

Been many many years since I have done any real exercise so as of January 17 I w...

Adeb45

•7 years ago

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App after c25K?

As you approach graduation what app do you use if you keep running? I'd prefer free.

As you approach graduation what app do you use if you keep running? I'd prefer ...

Jennifersimpson

Graduate•7 years ago

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Got back out there! :-)

Thanks so mucj for all the replies to my post. It definitely helped to get me out there today and all the advice was useful. It's reminded me just how...

Thanks so mucj for all the replies to my post. It definitely helped to get me ou...

Beelady

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting up again after 40years.

At the moment looking for running shoes for under-probation. I walk regularly every weekend long distance.7years ago I had an operation to remove bony growth...

At the moment looking for running shoes for under-probation. I walk regularly ev...

stevy

•7 years ago

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Week nine!!!!

First run done. I'm loving the support on here, wish I'd started posting earlier instead of just lurking :)

First run done. I'm loving the support on here, wish I'd started posting earlier...

Exmoorllent

Graduate•7 years ago

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I haven't lost anymore weight

I started working out and lost a lot of weight and changed my diet completely. But then I decided not to eat red meat and I haven't lost any weight since....

I started working out and lost a lot of weight and changed my diet completely. B...

Ena_23

•7 years ago

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OK...so where do I start again?

Decided to start again tomorrow. Not ran since I graduated in September and keep puttibg it off as lost confidence probably. Just not sure where to start...

Decided to start again tomorrow. Not ran since I graduated in September and keep...

Beelady

Graduate•7 years ago

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Glutton for punishment

So Piplet wanted to do parkrun and wanted Mother Pip to go with her. Mr Pip is on the IC so is stuck in volunteering mode. Strangely I plucked up courage to go...

So Piplet wanted to do parkrun and wanted Mother Pip to go with her. Mr Pip is o...

MotherPip

Graduate•7 years ago

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Who is Laura?

Hi all, I use the couch to 5k app which I downloaded around October last year. I have noticed most post talk about Laura and have mentioned also about the...

Hi all, I use the couch to 5k app which I downloaded around October last year. I...

Salud-forgood

Graduate•7 years ago

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My favourite songs I associate with running (what's yours?)

Hi, I love music and sometimes my biggest enjoyment from running comes when listening to the right song and the right running moment come together to really...

Hi, I love music and sometimes my biggest enjoyment from running comes when list...

sarah469

Graduate•7 years ago

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Shin splints or Exertional compartment syndrome

I used to experience medial pain related to the bone (sore to press) which was diagnosed as shin splints. This has calmed down and I am now experiencing...

I used to experience medial pain related to the bone (sore to press) which was d...

HeatherH27

•7 years ago

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Beat the Street

The school I work at are participating in Beat the Street, which is a fun challenge, encouraging exercise in the neighbourhood. I can incorporate it into my...

The school I work at are participating in Beat the Street, which is a fun challe...

ladyharvills

Graduate•7 years ago

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Day 2 W8

I'm doing all my runs in gym on treadmill, I see others are outside taking in hills and such. Am I doing ok on treadmill? I'm getting there, breathing no...

I'm doing all my runs in gym on treadmill, I see others are outside taking in hi...

Gladioli

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R3 might have to break up with Laura

Me and my pooch did week 6 r3 today, bit muddy but lovely day for it :) However me and the music on the longer runs aren't getting along, I feel more...

Me and my pooch did week 6 r3 today, bit muddy but lovely day for it :) However...

EFox89

•7 years ago

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Facing first set back at W8 R1

So maybe week 8 is not the best time to take it off the treadmill and start running outside for the first time (in about 30 years - no exaggeration). I didn't...

So maybe week 8 is not the best time to take it off the treadmill and start runn...

AmandaCaroline

•7 years ago

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Eek! You're ALL to blame ...

I came to this forum a couple of weeks ago (as a C25k graduate in 2013) and now I have made a decision ... I'm going to try for a 10k at some point this year....

I came to this forum a couple of weeks ago (as a C25k graduate in 2013) and now ...

Nobbywatts

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5r3 and guess what

I did it!! Didn't think I could make the jump this time around but believe in the plan believe in Laura but more over believe in yourself. I am not going to...

I did it!! Didn't think I could make the jump this time around but believe in th...

glendam52

Graduate•7 years ago

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Is there a transcript of the podcasts anywhere?

I used the podcast for the first time (W2R1) today and found the music very irritating. My first time through the programme I used a stripped back app called...

I used the podcast for the first time (W2R1) today and found the music very irri...

Lauracorin

•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 3

Hello all Just finished run 3 of week 4, gosh that felt hard run 1 was easier and then run 2 & 3 just felt harder, even though I slowed down on both. I think...

Hello all Just finished run 3 of week 4, gosh that felt hard run 1 was easier an...

wizzbang

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hills, any tips?

I have just completed w4. On the whole it is getting better/easier but I really struggle with hills. Any tips? Thanks in advance.

I have just completed w4. On the whole it is getting better/easier but I really ...

JudeA

•7 years ago

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I need an advice :(

I was sprained when I was in week 3 of couch to 5K schedule so I have to stop running in some days : ( Should I continue with week 3 or start again with week...

I was sprained when I was in week 3 of couch to 5K schedule so I have to stop ru...

emma18111995

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Please - call yourself a runner.

Hello! It's safe to say we don't know each other. I last checked in here about two years ago. I barely even log-in or 'lurk'. But we are alike in one...

Hello! It's safe to say we don't know each other. I last checked in here about...

HectorsHouse

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week one completed

Totally unfit and overweight but so proud I've managed to complete week one ... looking forward to the challenge of week 2!!

Totally unfit and overweight but so proud I've managed to complete week one ... ...

princessparklypink

•7 years ago

11 Replies

C25K - the gift that's keeps on giving

I haven't been on here for a while , not because I'm not running - far from it, out there enjoying it. I've been at the running lark for a couple of years now...

I haven't been on here for a while , not because I'm not running - far from it, ...

Ejbirdy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 run 1. Epic fail😢

So far I have been on the treadmill. My trainer said try taking it outside today. I have had a few days off due to niggling pain in my leg but thought I...

So far I have been on the treadmill. My trainer said try taking it outside toda...

noodlecanrun72

•7 years ago

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W8R1 - bit of a cold starting but ok

Decided as I wasn't feeling too ill as such but more wiped out with bit of what feels like a cold coming, I would still get out and start W8 - was ok, didn't...

Decided as I wasn't feeling too ill as such but more wiped out with bit of what ...

KS69

Graduate•7 years ago

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First park run

Graduating this week gave me the confidence to go on the local park run. Yes, I know, you don't need to be able to run all the way but I couldn't take it on...

Graduating this week gave me the confidence to go on the local park run. Yes, I...

Now-runner_NeedsAttn

Graduate•7 years ago

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24 hours until my first HM.

Hi folks, I'm up north now, in Blackpool. I've just got back in from walking part of tomorrows route. I'm getting really excited it's 10:56 now, at this time...

Hi folks, I'm up north now, in Blackpool. I've just got back in from walking par...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W7R3 and a note to myself

Do NOT try to run on empty! I finished the run but my God it was tough going this morning. Normally run in the evening and have eaten something throughout the...

Do NOT try to run on empty! I finished the run but my God it was tough going thi...

giddyaunts

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2017

W8R1

5k in 37mins well chuffed

App after c25K?

Got back out there! :-)

Starting up again after 40years.

Week nine!!!!

I haven't lost anymore weight

OK...so where do I start again?

Glutton for punishment

Who is Laura?

My favourite songs I associate with running (what's yours?)

Shin splints or Exertional compartment syndrome

Beat the Street

Day 2 W8

W6R3 might have to break up with Laura

Facing first set back at W8 R1

Eek! You're ALL to blame ...

W5r3 and guess what

Is there a transcript of the podcasts anywhere?

Week 4 run 3

Hills, any tips?

I need an advice :(

Please - call yourself a runner.

Week one completed

C25K - the gift that's keeps on giving

Week 7 run 1. Epic fail😢

W8R1 - bit of a cold starting but ok

First park run

24 hours until my first HM.

W7R3 and a note to myself

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