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Balmoral and Me

I'm writing this post in the hope of encouraging those who're currently working through their nine weeks of the fantastic NHS C25k program. One year ago, on...

I'm writing this post in the hope of encouraging those who're currently working ...

AnneDroid

Graduate•7 years ago

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First Park Run Ever!!!

(hope I don't offend anyone with that meme... it just makes me laugh... really lol) So - the Park Run! You - all of you with your replies - I "blame" you!!...

(hope I don't offend anyone with that meme... it just makes me laugh... really l...

RuNananana

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

Week 2 to 3

Hello I have just completed week 2, after doing no exercise for years. I have really struggled this week and don't feel like it has become any easier. I have...

Hello I have just completed week 2, after doing no exercise for years. I have re...

Gladysw12

Graduate•7 years ago

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Second run, not so bad!

Just completed my second run and survived, even though the temperature is rapidly dropping here! I think maybe I should treat myself to some suitable running...

Just completed my second run and survived, even though the temperature is rapidl...

Spacemonkey14

Graduate•7 years ago

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Legs feel like lead

Hi I'm on week 4 and now running for 5 mins but my legs feel like lead. I'm 2 stones overweight and wonder if that's hindering my energy?

Hi I'm on week 4 and now running for 5 mins but my legs feel like lead. I'm 2 st...

livakh

•7 years ago

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If a runner runs...

... and doesn't blog it, was it a run? I'm thinking 'yes' myself, but that's because I know I've been working hard, post injury, and even though I know I'm...

... and doesn't blog it, was it a run? I'm thinking 'yes' myself, but that's bec...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Advice please

Can I ask what others did in Week 2? The running club I joined did 2 mins run 1 min walk but I found that really difficult. The descriptions on the NHS website...

Can I ask what others did in Week 2? The running club I joined did 2 mins run 1 ...

Lizzie14

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Still going!

So, I've taken a bit longer than 9 weeks due to two illnesses (anaphylaxis is terrifying and a bad cold is just annoying). But I finally did run 1 of week 9...

So, I've taken a bit longer than 9 weeks due to two illnesses (anaphylaxis is te...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Not a fluke -- I can run 25 minutes!

I've just finished W7R2, which is the third 25-minute run in the C25K programme, so I know I can do 25 minutes now and it's repeatable! ;) Hurray!

I've just finished W7R2, which is the third 25-minute run in the C25K programme,...

gazelle2B

Graduate•7 years ago

17 Replies

Determined this time!

I've tried this plan several times but never got past week 3, This morning i put on my 'new' running gear, i bought gear before xmas but this was first time...

I've tried this plan several times but never got past week 3, This morning i put...

Frankel

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R2

Yay! Week 2 Run 2 done (whilst suffering from a mild gout attack), feeling very chuffed, looking forward to Run 3. At the moment I'm finding quite easy, I know...

Yay! Week 2 Run 2 done (whilst suffering from a mild gout attack), feeling very ...

Sillybilly1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Restarting

I started c25k back in Jan and got to week 4 and then found various excuses not to do anymore. But now I'm back to it - restarted at week 3 and did run 1 of...

I started c25k back in Jan and got to week 4 and then found various excuses not ...

lalamorti

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Some advice please.

I loved running when I was younger but got out of the habit many years ago. I'm now nearly 70 and wonder if I'm too old to start running again! I don't have...

I loved running when I was younger but got out of the habit many years ago. I'm...

Katie1920

•7 years ago

21 Replies

I've graduated - here's to new beginnings!

I finally did it this lunchtime - W9R3. I actually completed a "proper" 4k on Saturday and have the bling and embarrassing photos to prove it. That was...

I finally did it this lunchtime - W9R3. I actually completed a "proper" 4k on Sa...

SavageMyrtle

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Phew!

Just completed my very 1st run of C25K. 3yrs ago I had terrible plantar fasciitis due to too much running & not enough x-training. I've been attending a...

Just completed my very 1st run of C25K. 3yrs ago I had terrible plantar fasciiti...

SJCJ69

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Complete beginner

Hi, I started my couch to 5k journey last night, I'm 37 and about 2 stone overweight and with bad knees. My question is, am I doing the right thing or will...

Hi, I started my couch to 5k journey last night, I'm 37 and about 2 stone overwe...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

New to the group

Hi everyone my name is Chrissie I'm 54 years old. I am currently on week 6 of 5k and finding it a struggle after the week 5 20 min jog. Not giving up though...

Hi everyone my name is Chrissie I'm 54 years old. I am currently on week 6 of 5k...

Chrissie1963

•7 years ago

17 Replies

This is new: Hi there!

Before I graduated a few weeks ago, I was a no-eye-contact, 'Pretend you don't see me, please' kind of runner. Today for the first time I noticed that I was...

Before I graduated a few weeks ago, I was a no-eye-contact, 'Pretend you don't s...

Dpsl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Achy!

Did my first run (or should I say shuffle?) Sunday. Legs are fine but very achy lower back and hips. Do I go for number 2 today and just get on with it or have...

Did my first run (or should I say shuffle?) Sunday. Legs are fine but very achy ...

EleanorL

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 Day 1

Well found this really hard and after finishing felt really sick! Has this happened to anyone else? Don't feel much better this morning! It's putting me off...

Well found this really hard and after finishing felt really sick! Has this happe...

Lizzie14

•7 years ago

6 Replies

How to start running

Hello I am new and am just wondering how should I start of my running, I am 17 and am quite tall, I want to get good enough to be able to run a marathon one...

Hello I am new and am just wondering how should I start of my running, I am 17 a...

OhKonrad

•7 years ago

9 Replies

week 8R1 cream crackered update

Hello people, hope you all still have loose legs . monday evening , i finally get home at 2230 . There aint no way im in the mood for a jog , but i grab the...

Hello people, hope you all still have loose legs . monday evening , i finally ge...

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

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This could be a bad idea

Hi there, I'd appreciate some advice on this: I've completed W3R3 on Saturday morning, and then spent all Saturday afternoon, all of Sunday and today walking...

Hi there, I'd appreciate some advice on this: I've completed W3R3 on Saturday ...

resolution

Graduate•7 years ago

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Jogged a mile!!!

I am on week 3, but ran (well jogged) a mile straight in my Orange Theory Fitness class! And I wasn't gasping for breath for a change. For those of you not...

I am on week 3, but ran (well jogged) a mile straight in my Orange Theory Fitnes...

JenRunsSlow

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Ran the whole thing! 5K Trail Route Completed 51 Minutes

By the time I reached the summit, my legs were Jello. But, I managed to get the whole thing done with a few brief walk 'n recovers. Brutal ascent! I was so...

By the time I reached the summit, my legs were Jello. But, I managed to get the ...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wireless earbuds...

Do you own some? What brand would you recommend? Is it better to have the necklace bit, or just the wire from one to the other? (does anyone know what I...

Do you own some? What brand would you recommend? Is it better to have the neck...

RuNananana

Graduate•7 years ago

22 Replies

Normal side effects when unfit

Hi Please can people new to this or remember being new help. I have asthma and my doctor recently changed my inhalers. I need to see if It helps, the problem...

Hi Please can people new to this or remember being new help. I have asthma and ...

Aquila12

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

Week 2

Hi just started week two and done my first run and I got to say I am feeling really good, good about myself and my legs are fine apart from my shins just sore...

Hi just started week two and done my first run and I got to say I am feeling rea...

Mustbemad1

•7 years ago

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Gone into hiding!

I thought that might be the best way for me to avoid the torrent of concern that will be headed my way! Today I did my outdoors re-run of W3R1, outside in the...

I thought that might be the best way for me to avoid the torrent of concern that...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Finally started.

Been promising myself I will start c25k for at least 5 years. Began this morning after breaking my leg in September. I'm. Determined to lose weight and get...

Been promising myself I will start c25k for at least 5 years. Began this morning...

WendyBentick

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2017

Balmoral and Me

First Park Run Ever!!!

Week 2 to 3

Second run, not so bad!

Legs feel like lead

If a runner runs...

Advice please

Still going!

Not a fluke -- I can run 25 minutes!

Determined this time!

W2R2

Restarting

Some advice please.

I've graduated - here's to new beginnings!

Phew!

Complete beginner

New to the group

This is new: Hi there!

Achy!

Week 2 Day 1

How to start running

week 8R1 cream crackered update

This could be a bad idea

Jogged a mile!!!

Ran the whole thing! 5K Trail Route Completed 51 Minutes

Wireless earbuds...

Normal side effects when unfit

Week 2

Gone into hiding!

Finally started.

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2017

Balmoral and Me

First Park Run Ever!!!

Week 2 to 3

Second run, not so bad!

Legs feel like lead

If a runner runs...

Advice please

Still going!

Not a fluke -- I *can* run 25 minutes!

Determined this time!

W2R2

Restarting

Some advice please.

I've graduated - here's to new beginnings!

Phew!

Complete beginner

New to the group

This is new: Hi there!

Achy!

Week 2 Day 1

How to start running

week 8R1 cream crackered update

This could be a bad idea

Jogged a mile!!!

Ran the whole thing! 5K Trail Route Completed 51 Minutes

Wireless earbuds...

Normal side effects when unfit

Week 2

Gone into hiding!

Finally started.

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Topics

Archive

Not a fluke -- I can run 25 minutes!