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cream crackered update

Well thats it people the dreaded W5R1 has been and gone ,smashed it .so now i can run {if you can call it running } for 3 x 5 minute blocks . W5R2 aint...

Well thats it people the dreaded W5R1 has been and gone ,smashed it .so now i ca...

doubletap

Graduate•8 years ago

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First fall !!! .... and a school boy error...

Annoyed that I took my first fall last night leaving the skin from my knee and elbow on the pavement... ouch!! Funny how you can trip over nothing!!! BUT... my...

Annoyed that I took my first fall last night leaving the skin from my knee and e...

AndyD

Graduate•8 years ago

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I've started

W1R1 done today Tuesday 04/04/2017 I am over 50, overweight and not run since I was at school so was quite pleased that I actually managed to follow the whole...

W1R1 done today Tuesday 04/04/2017 I am over 50, overweight and not run since I...

JET64

•8 years ago

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Well I never, I have arrived at week 9

Well well, I am truly amazed. I have to say that followed sensibly and slowly where appropriate this programme is superb. When I contemplated starting I was...

Well well, I am truly amazed. I have to say that followed sensibly and slowly wh...

MotherPip

Graduate•8 years ago

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Laura told me I'm a runner now and it's true, I do kind of feel like one

I'm in Week 6 but a weird thing happened yesterday. I started browsing for races near me and almost (almost!) clicked to register for a 10k in October. Then I...

I'm in Week 6 but a weird thing happened yesterday. I started browsing for races...

SavageMyrtle

Graduate•8 years ago

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C25k completed!

And I feel bloody fantastic! I never, ever believed I'd get this far- and I'm already missing Laura 🙁 So now I've set my sights on 10k and have 2...

And I feel bloody fantastic! I never, ever believed I'd get this far- and I'm al...

Janeemmawod

•8 years ago

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Completion day will be Thursday!

Hi all,well today completed W9R2 so all went well until I manoeuvred out of the way for a van,only to realise my only way forward was through cow Poopee!...

Hi all,well today completed W9R2 so all went well until I manoeuvred out of the ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W2r2 done but really struggled

Well I've completed w2r2 today but really struggled and don't know why. Run1 on Saturday felt great, I really pushed myself and found it pretty good going but...

Well I've completed w2r2 today but really struggled and don't know why. Run1 on ...

universa_2k

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3R1 wow!

Oh my goodness! I really can't believe how scared I was about running 3 minutes... I don't know what happened today but something clicked. It was easy!! I...

Oh my goodness! I really can't believe how scared I was about running 3 minutes....

Minxygirl

•8 years ago

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Running sunglasses

I need some new running sunglasses as my hubby has taking a keen interest in my old bloc ones. Do you have any recommendations which are not to costly please?...

I need some new running sunglasses as my hubby has taking a keen interest in my ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Week 6

Hello, I am on week 6 of the couch to 5k and love it! I cant believe I am now running for so long. When I started I thought I wouldn't get through the first...

Hello, I am on week 6 of the couch to 5k and love it! I cant believe I am now ru...

Pepa36

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 2 Day 1

Well I started week 2 today. I actually managed to get through it quite comfortably which is shocking since I was dying last week. Maybe it's because I can...

Well I started week 2 today. I actually managed to get through it quite comforta...

emliche

Graduate•8 years ago

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week 6 done :-)

... and feeling amazingly proud of myself!

Amandarun

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Sort of beginner ....

... I tried this app last year and, I'm embarrassed/ashamed to say, I gave up at week 3 but that says more about me than the app! Anyway, I've re-started and...

... I tried this app last year and, I'm embarrassed/ashamed to say, I gave up at...

toria36

•8 years ago

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Just starting out

Hi. I started on c25K last Monday and completed day 3 on Friday. Found it hard going and now know just how unfit I am! However, I find myself looking...

Hi. I started on c25K last Monday and completed day 3 on Friday. Found it hard...

JooDS

•8 years ago

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It's a good thing I'm bloody minded

Went running in my lunchbreak, couldn't get my headphones to stay in, only then realised that I hadn't eaten breakfast. I was well hydrated but otherwise...

Went running in my lunchbreak, couldn't get my headphones to stay in, only then ...

Lauracorin

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Taking it slow

Since my A&E scare a couple of weeks ago I have been taking it steady. I have still been going out 3x a week but if I need a walking break due to chest pain...

Since my A&E scare a couple of weeks ago I have been taking it steady. I have s...

annie1970

Graduate•8 years ago

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Another short pause - but back out there again now!

Well, I had a manic week at school last week, and had no time or energy to even go out for a walk, let alone a run! Yesterday was a lovely day, but my garden...

Well, I had a manic week at school last week, and had no time or energy to even ...

CookieM

Graduate•8 years ago

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Bath Skyline 5k

Bath Skyline - my second 5k run but my first ParkRun. What a brilliant cross country course this is - through beautiful woodland and over rabbit - hole...

Bath Skyline - my second 5k run but my first ParkRun. What a brilliant cross cou...

KJO62

•8 years ago

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Would you cry if a 4 year old beat you in a 5k parkrun

Went to my 21st parkrun at the weekend intending just to get round as had a bad nights sleep and queezy stomach. Halfway round I was giving in and decided to...

Went to my 21st parkrun at the weekend intending just to get round as had a bad ...

lyndamorag

Graduate•8 years ago

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Well I never!

Boom - 6K!! Time to aim for 10K methinks.

EricaMcC

•8 years ago

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The Run Rabbit Run Quest week 2..... 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•8 years ago

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Any injuries picked up from doing the C25K?

Has anyone picked up any niggling injuries since starting the programme? I've developed a pain in my heel bone on the bottom of my right foot which started...

Has anyone picked up any niggling injuries since starting the programme? I've de...

Redbillie21

Graduate•8 years ago

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Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

First 5k completed on Saturday. Very very slow, at 51:58, but did it none the less. My experienced runner brother supported me through it. Felt like a marathon...

First 5k completed on Saturday. Very very slow, at 51:58, but did it none the le...

Ardmhaca

Graduate•8 years ago

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Food for thought

This article popped up on my Twitter feed. It's a good reminder of the benefits of C25k!...

This article popped up on my Twitter feed. It's a good reminder of the benefits ...

Rosie958

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 -I like to move it, move it !

Can't believe I have come this far ! Hope to graduate on Saturday with run 3 . Am I tempting fate by posting so close to the end ? This forum has been...

Can't believe I have come this far ! Hope to graduate on Saturday with run 3 . A...

Allypally25

Graduate•8 years ago

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What happened?

Help! I've been running for 30 minutes 3 times a week for about 3 weeks now, but on Saturday I was completely floored. Felt fine for about 20 minutes then...

Help! I've been running for 30 minutes 3 times a week for about 3 weeks now, bu...

vicbooth

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9R3

I did it, I did it, I DID IT!!! I just completed the final run - i cant believe that nine weeks ago I thought i was going to collapse whilst running one...

I did it, I did it, I DID IT!!! I just completed the final run - i cant believe ...

CallyL

•8 years ago

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Running past Rangitoto

So I've been quiet for a while because...I'm in New Zealand! Me and my partner are here visiting his family, and of course I was excited to get to run...

So I've been quiet for a while because...I'm in New Zealand! Me and my partner a...

ryse

•8 years ago

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cream crackered updated

Well folks here it is , the dreaded night before . Even after smashing w4 and getting it done a day early , its now 2310 sunday evening . Ive rested my legs...

Well folks here it is , the dreaded night before . Even after smashing w4 and ge...

doubletap

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2017

cream crackered update

First fall !!! .... and a school boy error...

I've started

Well I never, I have arrived at week 9

Laura told me I'm a runner now and it's true, I do kind of feel like one

C25k completed!

Completion day will be Thursday!

W2r2 done but really struggled

W3R1 wow!

Running sunglasses

Week 6

Week 2 Day 1

week 6 done :-)

Sort of beginner ....

Just starting out

It's a good thing I'm bloody minded

Taking it slow

Another short pause - but back out there again now!

Bath Skyline 5k

Would you cry if a 4 year old beat you in a 5k parkrun

Well I never!

The Run Rabbit Run Quest week 2..... Feel free to join 🐰

Any injuries picked up from doing the C25K?

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Food for thought

Week 9 Run 1 -I like to move it, move it !

What happened?

W9R3

Running past Rangitoto

cream crackered updated

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