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New rout for c25k

Hi guys so the care home who assessed my dad no longer want to take him in due to a behavioral referral at current home. so gonna take a walk at weekend to...

Hi guys so the care home who assessed my dad no longer want to take him in due t...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Weird feeling

Finished week 8 and juat downloaded podcast for week nine ready for next week. Feels really odd that it will be last week of c25k.

Finished week 8 and juat downloaded podcast for week nine ready for next week. F...

annie1970

Graduate•7 years ago

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Deflated and crabbit

Off the IC this week after hurting my foot about 3 weeks ago. Out with my daughter on Tuesday night and decided 10mins would be fine just so that I could make...

Off the IC this week after hurting my foot about 3 weeks ago. Out with my daught...

Gump73

Graduate•7 years ago

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I am still here ...

... lurking in the shadows ;) . I haven't run much this year (eek, it's March already!) partly because it's been soooo cold and dark in the early morning when...

... lurking in the shadows ;) . I haven't run much this year (eek, it's March al...

SlowWorm2016

Graduate•7 years ago

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Why am I slowing down and hurting more

I started the couch to 5k 2 years ago and completed it in 12 weeks. I then started running a little further and did a 10k run May last year. After that I...

I started the couch to 5k 2 years ago and completed it in 12 weeks. I then star...

cmcadams

Graduate•7 years ago

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My marvellous running gear never lets me down, never lets me down...

Come along now everybody, sing along to the tune of Tim Vine's "My Marvellous Metronome"...hahaha! 🎤🎼 Back on the treadmill this morning for another great...

Come along now everybody, sing along to the tune of Tim Vine's "My Marvellous Me...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week One

I started my couch to 5k journey on Monday! It wasn't a rash decision I have been putting it off for weeks. 9 to be precise! The realisation that I could have...

I started my couch to 5k journey on Monday! It wasn't a rash decision I have bee...

sweatybets

•7 years ago

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W9R3 "A miracle!" :)

1 X 5K run. 11 PM run. . "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." - John Bingham . This programme has been a very...

1 X 5K run. 11 PM run. . "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that...

nchunc

Graduate•7 years ago

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I know its not right group

Hi guys just to let you all know another 1lb off today so in 6 weeks i have lost 9lb. However when i start c25k monday will be more easier i hope :) just 3st...

Hi guys just to let you all know another 1lb off today so in 6 weeks i have lost...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W5r2

Hi all, getting late so just a quick update 😊 Today's run was hard. First 8 minutes, I struggled after 6 minutes but managed👍 I thought 5 minutes to recover...

Hi all, getting late so just a quick update 😊 Today's run was hard. First 8 min...

Jalapenolover101

Graduate•7 years ago

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A wee problem

Set off on W4R1, then realised I had messed up my loo schedule and hadn't peed in 90 minutes. I drink a lot of water and tea, so that's a long time. Worrying...

Set off on W4R1, then realised I had messed up my loo schedule and hadn't peed i...

Lauracorin

•7 years ago

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Bridge to 10K

After concentrating on 5K for the past year I feel the need to try something else. So I have begun Sammi Murphy's bridge to 10K. Today I ran 4x10 minutes. I'll...

After concentrating on 5K for the past year I feel the need to try something els...

ladyharvills

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

W1D1

I am someone who has has an idea, researches, starts off with good intentions and then gives up very easily. I am hoping that starting this will help me stick...

I am someone who has has an idea, researches, starts off with good intentions an...

ttt0000

•7 years ago

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W9R3...and the mind...

So, I made it; this morning I did my final run!!! (No, I didn't make the 5km but almost made it to 4km, which is what I really hoped to do - that's my next...

So, I made it; this morning I did my final run!!! (No, I didn't make the 5km but...

Emmy9

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R3 - COMPLETED!!!!!! A positive end to a difficult start to the year

Wasn't sure I was going to do it today before work but up extra early in the dark, bit tired.. but thought I'd do it today rather than wait till the weekend....

Wasn't sure I was going to do it today before work but up extra early in the dar...

KS69

Graduate•7 years ago

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When does the addiction start?

It didn't take 9 weeks for me to become addicted to a drop of claret or a G&T but addicted to running? I wish......

It didn't take 9 weeks for me to become addicted to a drop of claret or a G&T bu...

Raymond16460

•7 years ago

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W6R3 - slower equals faster?

Just completed last run of week 6 again - went into the last run of the week just trying to focus on my breathing and keep my pace a bit slower and more...

Just completed last run of week 6 again - went into the last run of the week jus...

Ajtarbotton

•7 years ago

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How many weeks did it take you to do C25K?

Just wondering how long it took you all to graduate? I am on course to start week 9 next week and all being well I will do the final run on Friday. That will...

Just wondering how long it took you all to graduate? I am on course to start wee...

The_Mighty_Webb

Graduate•7 years ago

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First post grad run .....

With legs of lead. I was undecided about going out for a run this evening after a restless night & a long day at work but went anyway. Any run is better than...

With legs of lead. I was undecided about going out for a run this evening after ...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

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W6 R3 does it count?

Hello all Today I had a go at the above but 13 mins in the run had to stop for a drink (total 1 min) then carried on as normal. Do I count it? does it matter...

Hello all Today I had a go at the above but 13 mins in the run had to stop for a...

wizzbang

Graduate•7 years ago

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Inspiration needed - part 2

Many thanks to those that replied to my post the other day. I got out there again today and ran another week 5 run 3. What a lovely day it is here! It was...

Many thanks to those that replied to my post the other day. I got out there ag...

Pip66

Graduate•7 years ago

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20 mins and Runner's High

I can't believe it's been over 2 weeks since I last posted! Finishing a big important deadline for work, having my parents come to stay, heading off for a...

I can't believe it's been over 2 weeks since I last posted! Finishing a big impo...

ryse

•7 years ago

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Newbie starting out!

Hi everyone! I'm new here and am hoping to start Couch to 5k at the weekend. After loosing 6 stone through Slimming World, I feel that I really need to start...

Hi everyone! I'm new here and am hoping to start Couch to 5k at the weekend. Aft...

universa_2k

Graduate•7 years ago

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Weight Loss Reassurance

It has just occurred to me that a lot of people probably started C25K in Jan as part of a weight loss plan. I wanted to reassure you all that weight loss CAN...

It has just occurred to me that a lot of people probably started C25K in Jan as ...

Noclue

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 completed

Over the moon I've completed week 3 was so nervous about it .... week 4 I'm coming to get you !!! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

Over the moon I've completed week 3 was so nervous about it .... week 4 I'm comi...

princessparklypink

•7 years ago

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Well that was a surprise!

Ok..so after completing a big project Monday morning I went out for W8R1. It was raining and sludgy in places under foot but I went all the same and did the 2...

Ok..so after completing a big project Monday morning I went out for W8R1. It was...

ClaireyP25

Graduate•7 years ago

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For anyone who needs encouragement

Hi everyone. I haven't posted here for quite a while but I'm still around and more importantly still running :-) This time last year I was obese and told my...

Hi everyone. I haven't posted here for quite a while but I'm still around and m...

OldPossum

•7 years ago

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Today felt different

Good morning folks , Usual early morning gym start and hopped on the treadmill and set my time of 20 mins . I usually manage 10 mins running before i conk out...

Good morning folks , Usual early morning gym start and hopped on the treadmill ...

Rickne

Graduate•7 years ago

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Am I a convert?!

Morning all! Going from a literal couch potato who avoided exercise at all costs, I decided to start C25K.....and I love it!! (I'm even taking my running gear...

Morning all! Going from a literal couch potato who avoided exercise at all costs...

slowpoke_annie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Need advice

As you will be aware I am starting couch to 5k Monday. I need advice unless it is fluctuated in different people but which of the runs is hardest I can take...

As you will be aware I am starting couch to 5k Monday. I need advice unless it i...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2017

New rout for c25k

Weird feeling

Deflated and crabbit

I am still here ...

Why am I slowing down and hurting more

My marvellous running gear never lets me down, never lets me down...

Week One

W9R3 "A miracle!" :)

I know its not right group

W5r2

A wee problem

Bridge to 10K

W1D1

W9R3...and the mind...

W9R3 - COMPLETED!!!!!! A positive end to a difficult start to the year

When does the addiction start?

W6R3 - slower equals faster?

How many weeks did it take you to do C25K?

First post grad run .....

W6 R3 does it count?

Inspiration needed - part 2

20 mins and Runner's High

Newbie starting out!

Weight Loss Reassurance

Week 3 completed

Well that was a surprise!

For anyone who needs encouragement

Today felt different

Am I a convert?!

Need advice

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