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W1 R2 - first one on my own!

Yay, I did it! I'm a 'morning person' so had no problem getting up at silly o'clock and getting out before people are about - it'll be a while before I'm brave...

Yay, I did it! I'm a 'morning person' so had no problem getting up at silly o'cl...

belonger

Graduate•7 years ago

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Newbie

Hi, I am having a mid-life crisis moment, lol, I have just turned 50 (male) and always fancied the idea of running to keep fit, but as with most people I...

Hi, I am having a mid-life crisis moment, lol, I have just turned 50 (male) and...

Sillybilly1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Thank You C25Kers

Thank you for all your support and encouragement...You've helped me keep things in perspective...You've advised me either directly or indirectly...You've...

Thank you for all your support and encouragement...You've helped me keep things ...

MotherPip

Graduate•7 years ago

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Aches and pains help

Hey so I'm on week 5 going on to day 2 and I'm freaking out about Day 3 already... with the 20minute run.. I find when I'm running at a good pace I can't get...

Hey so I'm on week 5 going on to day 2 and I'm freaking out about Day 3 already....

Christinaed25

•7 years ago

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Slowly getting back there

Second time at running club, still slow but felt better than last week. But my calves are really tightening despite the stretching and warm up - didn't have...

Second time at running club, still slow but felt better than last week. But my c...

Radleychick

Graduate•7 years ago

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I wondered why I was feeling low, now I know!😫

Yes, have been feeling "off" only just feeling like getting out for some short runs, and then getting an intermittent dull burning pain in the lower abdomen,...

Yes, have been feeling "off" only just feeling like getting out for some short r...

davelinks

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R1 - Can't believe I did it!

I don't know if I just have an inherent lack of faith in myself or if I think I'm in worse condition than I actually am, but I never thought that running 3...

I don't know if I just have an inherent lack of faith in myself or if I think I'...

resolution

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting to love running

I'm following the fitness 22 0-5k programme, just finished week 3...actually ran for 3 mins twice, can't quite believe I'm doing it.... the advice in this...

I'm following the fitness 22 0-5k programme, just finished week 3...actually ran...

headshaker25

•7 years ago

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Week 5 not as scary as it looks :-)

I have to admit - I was terrified of week 5. It just looked so daunting. So scary. So much jogging. But this morning I went out with some trepidation and...

I have to admit - I was terrified of week 5. It just looked so daunting. So scar...

allegrachick

Graduate•7 years ago

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Never Before?

I ran for 25 minutes yesterday evening and felt great at the end of it. With the 5 minutes warm-up and cool-down walks at either side I covered 2.8 miles. I...

I ran for 25 minutes yesterday evening and felt great at the end of it. With the...

Mshaunb

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Parkrun U.K. Item on organ donation

Today I finally got round to sending a piece to Parkrun UK thinking they might perhaps include it in their weekly newsletter. Within minutes they had posted...

Today I finally got round to sending a piece to Parkrun UK thinking they might p...

Millsie-J

Graduate•7 years ago

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The curious case of the giant shuttlecock in the field

So having successfully navigated my way through almost five weeks of C25K, I stretched to catch a giant shuttlecock, which was serving as a "ball" for our...

So having successfully navigated my way through almost five weeks of C25K, I str...

willmarksni

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Music for Running

Does anyone have any recommendations for music to run to? I'm approaching Week 7 and thinking ahead here to when I have to cast off into independent running -...

Does anyone have any recommendations for music to run to? I'm approaching Week 7...

Lizzi59

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Struggling with motivation.

Just completed week2 this morning but I very nearly didn't go out. I struggle getting out of bed and getting dressed to run... it's easier just to stay in bed...

Just completed week2 this morning but I very nearly didn't go out. I struggle ge...

togetherforever

•7 years ago

24 Replies

Linaments

After completing wk6 on friday , every leg muscle is screaming thighs front and rear my calves , the lot . Anyone got any better linament ideas other than...

After completing wk6 on friday , every leg muscle is screaming thighs front and ...

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4 R1

I went on my first W4 run today. At the beginning it wasn't so bad but in the last 5 minutes I was dying. I guess my pace was too fast through out the run....

I went on my first W4 run today. At the beginning it wasn't so bad but in the la...

emliche

Graduate•7 years ago

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Foam roller - OMG!

After advice from jamsammich and Rignold I bought a foam roller to help with the soreness in my calves - wasn't sure whether I hated it or loved it! I will go...

After advice from jamsammich and Rignold I bought a foam roller to help with the...

Jaxdreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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Easter Monday run

Did a lovely 5k this morning - not as sunny as the last few days which meant the path was a lot quieter 😀 I am slow, but managed the fastest pace since I got...

Did a lovely 5k this morning - not as sunny as the last few days which meant the...

Joy57

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Finished wk 9!

The long and winding road to wk 9 has been completed! Yeah! Unfortunately I had to complete the challenge alone as my long suffering husband had to drop out at...

The long and winding road to wk 9 has been completed! Yeah! Unfortunately I had ...

Gretandra

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Help/advice getting back on wagon

So when I visited the family I completed a run and it was great! Then I found out where I ran there was someone found bound and gagged (not guilty - I was too...

So when I visited the family I completed a run and it was great! Then I found ou...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

C25k+ Speed....

I did the 'Stamina' podcast for my last run last week, and found it a good challenge: did the 'Speed' one today with the intervals, and really felt like I...

I did the 'Stamina' podcast for my last run last week, and found it a good chall...

RuNananana

Graduate•7 years ago

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decided to run c25k wk7 "by the book" today. getting lost on my mini adventure run.

title says it all. did around 27 minutes according to the app but ended up running to my brothers house, taking a few pictures at landmark bridges and getting...

title says it all. did around 27 minutes according to the app but ended up runni...

mixindave

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

The Run Rabbit Run Quest week 4....Feel free to join 🐰

Hi how is everyone doing on this easter quest? I've named the Quest the,' Run Rabbit Run Easter Quest,' because I think its about time the Easter bunny got...

Hi how is everyone doing on this easter quest? I've named the Quest the,' Run Ra...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

35 Replies

Dogs!

Hi, I've just completed W8 run 1, but 5 minutes from the end of the running part, a dog suddenly came barking and snarling up at me. I was really concentrating...

Hi, I've just completed W8 run 1, but 5 minutes from the end of the running part...

janief

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

Test :-)

Just testing , I have been having trouble posting on here , anyone else ? I suppose that's a really daft question , as if you are , you wont be able to reply...

Just testing , I have been having trouble posting on here , anyone else ? I supp...

poppypug

Graduate•7 years ago

16 Replies

Wow wee! I've done it again.

Well this morning I have managed to run just short of 7km! I think if my calculations are correct. So here's how I did it... I varied my route to avoid some...

Well this morning I have managed to run just short of 7km! I think if my calcula...

Hidden

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Returning and preparing for my first 5K

Off the Injury couch, started over and met some goals! 3.25 miles today (Yesterday, Easter actually). I did 2.75 miles jogging and actually ran the last 1/2...

Off the Injury couch, started over and met some goals! 3.25 miles today (Yest...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Just about!

I was dreading it - running outdoors stopped me completely the last time even though I was OK on the treadmill. I decided that today I would just do a week 1...

I was dreading it - running outdoors stopped me completely the last time even th...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

It all starts today! W1R1

Well I've started today. First run done and dusted. Managed 3.5K with the 5 mins warm up and cool down. Went much better than I thought would. Roll on...

Well I've started today. First run done and dusted. Managed 3.5K with the 5 min...

Chris9R

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

3rd run after graduating ...

Completed my third run post grad this morning. I still start out every time convinced I won't finish but I think this morning was just a teeny weeny bit...

Completed my third run post grad this morning. I still start out every time con...

Wizziewood

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2017

W1 R2 - first one on my own!

Newbie

Thank You C25Kers

Aches and pains help

Slowly getting back there

I wondered why I was feeling low, now I know!😫

W3R1 - Can't believe I did it!

Starting to love running

Week 5 not as scary as it looks :-)

Never Before?

Parkrun U.K. Item on organ donation

The curious case of the giant shuttlecock in the field

Music for Running

Struggling with motivation.

Linaments

W4 R1

Foam roller - OMG!

Easter Monday run

Finished wk 9!

Help/advice getting back on wagon

C25k+ Speed....

decided to run c25k wk7 "by the book" today. getting lost on my mini adventure run.

The Run Rabbit Run Quest week 4....Feel free to join 🐰

Dogs!

Test :-)

Wow wee! I've done it again.

Returning and preparing for my first 5K

Just about!

It all starts today! W1R1

3rd run after graduating ...

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2017

W1 R2 - first one on my own!

Newbie

Thank You C25Kers

Aches and pains *help*

Slowly getting back there

I wondered why I was feeling low, now I know!😫

W3R1 - Can't believe I did it!

Starting to love running

Week 5 not as scary as it looks :-)

Never Before?

Parkrun U.K. Item on organ donation

The curious case of the giant shuttlecock in the field

Music for Running

Struggling with motivation.

Linaments

W4 R1

Foam roller - OMG!

Easter Monday run

Finished wk 9!

Help/advice getting back on wagon

C25k+ Speed....

decided to run c25k wk7 "by the book" today. getting lost on my mini adventure run.

The Run Rabbit Run Quest week 4....Feel free to join 🐰

Dogs!

Test :-)

Wow wee! I've done it again.

Returning and preparing for my first 5K

Just about!

It all starts today! W1R1

3rd run after graduating ...

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Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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