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Two firsts!

No NOT first in a race! But the first time I have gone for a run abroad and the first time I have posted a photo with stats (and even the right way up!). We...

No NOT first in a race! But the first time I have gone for a run abroad and the ...

skysue16

Graduate•7 years ago

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It's all gone belly up...

I was doing so well, and now a horrible cold has ruined it all. I've not run for a week now, put on three pounds and still feel dreadful. The only good news is...

I was doing so well, and now a horrible cold has ruined it all. I've not run for...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Day 2

Today was day 2 of week 5 and I think it was all in my head, but 2 times I stopped during the 8 mins segment and then gave my head a shake and went back to...

Today was day 2 of week 5 and I think it was all in my head, but 2 times I stopp...

takisara

•7 years ago

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1st post graduate run

I found this tough, again it was a mind game with me and not the body (which is a surprise) but I did my 5 min walk, ran my 30 mins and did my 5 min warm down...

I found this tough, again it was a mind game with me and not the body (which is ...

ClaireyP25

Graduate•7 years ago

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running after knee replacement

Hello I've just signed up for the forum and want to do couch to 5K. Anybody done this with after a total knee replacement? thanks

Hello I've just signed up for the forum and want to do couch to 5K. Anybody do...

fattie1

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Parkrun nerves...

I completed C25K a couple of weeks ago and have run a 5K distance four times since then, but only on the treadmill. After dithering around for a bit I've...

I completed C25K a couple of weeks ago and have run a 5K distance four times sin...

katielauren89

•7 years ago

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Great day for a run...

It's sunny, calm and 15 degrees here today. I had planned to up my 6K to 9K today which would see me run around the lake three times. Half way into my second...

It's sunny, calm and 15 degrees here today. I had planned to up my 6K to 9K toda...

Mochta

•7 years ago

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Breaking Things off with Laura

Having tried the podcast 3 times and finding the music both boring and Laura's breaking through, ruining my concentration, very annoying, I've decided that the...

Having tried the podcast 3 times and finding the music both boring and Laura's b...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 3

I can't believe it was week 5 I think when I last posted. We're still going strong and have the last run for week 8 to do today. Then the final week next...

I can't believe it was week 5 I think when I last posted. We're still going str...

TracyC1980

•7 years ago

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Sub 30 minute Parkrun PB and 10k PB within 4 days :-)

Hi all, I'm late posting, but hey... .life... :-) One of my 2017 goals was to get a sub 30 5k at Parkrun before my birthday in May. Last Saturday I did 29:24!...

Hi all, I'm late posting, but hey... .life... :-) One of my 2017 goals was to ge...

Noclue

Graduate•7 years ago

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So 25 is Silver and 30 is Ruby... Who knew a 29th wedding anniversary would be Fitbit!!

On Sunday we'll be celebrating 29 years of married bliss with my graduation run. I'm truly amazed. Yesterday evening, after a really long and frustrating day,...

On Sunday we'll be celebrating 29 years of married bliss with my graduation run....

MotwCoop

Graduate•7 years ago

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Gutted

Did anyone else have small gains while starting c25k in weight. 1lb on this week my nurse said don't be 2 disheartened as your muscle mass is building. easier...

Did anyone else have small gains while starting c25k in weight. 1lb on this wee...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Back on Track (again)

Having restarted at week 4 a few weeks ago I completed W6R3! Feels great.

O505k

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

STRUGGLING!!! Failing at the final hurdle.

So its been a while since I posted! I got up to the 25 min run and then I began from the beginning again to support my sister who wanted to do the C25K as...

So its been a while since I posted! I got up to the 25 min run and then I began...

AimtoRun

•7 years ago

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Week 3 done!

Just got back in from the last run of week three! Honestly thought I'd struggle this week more than I did, not that I'm saying it was easy but felt I paced...

Just got back in from the last run of week three! Honestly thought I'd struggle ...

cmaxx

•7 years ago

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Almost 2 months on

I've been away a while . I have been trying to do three runs a week but last week didn't do any as I went to the gym on Monday for the very first time so you...

I've been away a while . I have been trying to do three runs a week but last wee...

Gitts

Graduate•7 years ago

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Parkrun recommendations Great London?

So I'm going to be in London for a weekend soon and am contemplating taking my running gear and going to a parkrun as where I live the nearest one is about an...

So I'm going to be in London for a weekend soon and am contemplating taking my r...

atomicpiper

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling encouraged

Ran for 5k round the park today, without any significant leg pain. Slow time but I need to build back up again. Have registered for a local fun run of 2.5...

Ran for 5k round the park today, without any significant leg pain. Slow time but...

Joy57

Graduate•7 years ago

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29.59 😆

I did it, I did it, I did it. I was poised for the second I got to 5k and hit the stop button immediately. My easiest route and the weather was perfect but I'm...

I did it, I did it, I did it. I was poised for the second I got to 5k and hit th...

runmelrun

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 - tough 3rd run

I haven't posted on here before but have been following from afar and inspired by all the support I have read from everyone. I completed week 7 this morning...

I haven't posted on here before but have been following from afar and inspired b...

CallyL

•7 years ago

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WK 6 - heart rate at max. so am I running too fast ;-)

Really enjoying the programme but puzzled as to why my heart rate is so high when I am jogging at 8km/h. My max heart rate is 220-my age = 155bpm and I get to...

Really enjoying the programme but puzzled as to why my heart rate is so high whe...

whibbles

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5r2 tough for slinky..😅

Out in the luvly sunshine slinky was OK on the first 8min run but could manage only about 5mins on the next run before going to a walk, obviously the long...

Out in the luvly sunshine slinky was OK on the first 8min run but could manage o...

davelinks

Graduate•7 years ago

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Arrrggghhhh injury stops play :/

So much for my enthusiastic posts..... fell off my pony last night, he got scared and jumped, I wasn't paying attention properly, came off sideways and cracked...

So much for my enthusiastic posts..... fell off my pony last night, he got scare...

Bigfatsal

Graduate•7 years ago

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Love doing 5K

Went for a run in the fog....bit cold...but got a good sweat on....have to say i ran(jogged) 99% of this one and nearly puked at the end...got to get...

Went for a run in the fog....bit cold...but got a good sweat on....have to say i...

Adeb45

•7 years ago

3 Replies

w8r1

taken a little while to get back on here but finished week 6 the had a week away were even though we walked miles could not do any running. Got back and...

taken a little while to get back on here but finished week 6 the had a week away...

glendam52

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

4 weeks, trying hard, no results

I need help. 4 weeks of dieting (vegan), clean eating, drinking slightly less than 1/2 my weight in water each day, exercising (treadmill and outside walking)...

I need help. 4 weeks of dieting (vegan), clean eating, drinking slightly less th...

Debjm1

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Hmmmmmm.....

Thanks to everyone for advice, encouragement (& bullying!). I managed my repeat of a previous W4 session today, but it was a real struggle. Mind you I should...

Thanks to everyone for advice, encouragement (& bullying!). I managed my repeat...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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First traveling run! (Soooo cold!!)

went for my first overseas run today and managed to convince my travel buddies to join me! so we are starting again at the beginning.... they are a bit faster...

went for my first overseas run today and managed to convince my travel buddies t...

motherduckling

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

Third time lucky?

I started back in September, found the program incredibly easy, stupidly skipped the instructions and went to final weeks instead. Hey, I managed to get to 5K...

I started back in September, found the program incredibly easy, stupidly skipped...

mrrun

Graduate•7 years ago

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Making a Mountain out of a ...

Stop procrastinating should be my motto but I just can't decide if it's catchy enough? So I am now in W2, with CT2 imminent and after a pep talk from a friend...

Stop procrastinating should be my motto but I just can't decide if it's catchy e...

mrstickle

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2017

Two firsts!

It's all gone belly up...

Week 5 Day 2

1st post graduate run

running after knee replacement

Parkrun nerves...

Great day for a run...

Breaking Things off with Laura

Week 8 run 3

Sub 30 minute Parkrun PB and 10k PB within 4 days :-)

So 25 is Silver and 30 is Ruby... Who knew a 29th wedding anniversary would be Fitbit!!

Gutted

Back on Track (again)

STRUGGLING!!! Failing at the final hurdle.

Week 3 done!

Almost 2 months on

Parkrun recommendations Great London?

Feeling encouraged

29.59 😆

Week 7 - tough 3rd run

WK 6 - heart rate at max. so am I running too fast ;-)

W5r2 tough for slinky..😅

Arrrggghhhh injury stops play :/

Love doing 5K

w8r1

4 weeks, trying hard, no results

Hmmmmmm.....

First traveling run! (Soooo cold!!)

Third time lucky?

Making a Mountain out of a ...

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