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Feeling good

Just finished W5R1 wasn't as scary as I thought quite enjoyed it but I was very glad to hear jo say slow down on the last 5 min run looking forward to 8 mins...

Just finished W5R1 wasn't as scary as I thought quite enjoyed it but I was very ...

Aliarm

•7 years ago

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Need a bit advice!

Hi all I'm trying to do the couch to 5k but I'm hitting stumbling blocks along the way and I'm finding it hard to stay motivated. A few weeks ago I got to...

Hi all I'm trying to do the couch to 5k but I'm hitting stumbling blocks along ...

YJH01

•7 years ago

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Finished week 1 - advice?

Hi again, I've just finished week 1, I enjoyed it and am really happy with what I've managed after years of inactivity. But, my shins were aching with every...

Hi again, I've just finished week 1, I enjoyed it and am really happy with what ...

Girth

•7 years ago

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Finally 5k

Yesterday was my 2nd post grad run...decided to push on until I actually traveled 5k. Took me 46 minutes but I did it! I am registered to run in my first real...

Yesterday was my 2nd post grad run...decided to push on until I actually travele...

Withitmum1

Graduate•7 years ago

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I'm more unfit than I thought!

Well, after delaying and finding excuses for a few weeks, I finally attempted week 1, run 1. Went out early morning in the hope the streets would be deathly...

Well, after delaying and finding excuses for a few weeks, I finally attempted we...

Pizzola

•7 years ago

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Pure Joy

Hello, I am now up to Week4 Run 2. Have repeated weeks 2 & 3 twice and felt ready to progress to the next level each time. I was worried about Week 4 and the...

Hello, I am now up to Week4 Run 2. Have repeated weeks 2 & 3 twice and felt read...

Gladysw12

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 #1

Feeling tired but going to start week 3. I'm going to look like a beetroot at the end of it I fear 😂

Feeling tired but going to start week 3. I'm going to look like a beetroot at th...

RixyRobin

•7 years ago

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W5D1 oh no! I finished it.

Had a few days off, didn't lose the will to go out and continue in the rain, didn't seem to lose much pace or rhythm. I have to add that am not following the...

Had a few days off, didn't lose the will to go out and continue in the rain, did...

DawnRun

•7 years ago

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First run

I've just completed my first run. I was amazed I could do it and not need a doctor. Did feel self conscious and anxious and picked an area which I knew would...

I've just completed my first run. I was amazed I could do it and not need a doct...

Peppercairn

Graduate•7 years ago

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how did i get here ?? week 8 cant believe it ,

just done w8r1 , it was hard but i did it , i think my body settles at 12 minutes then i realise i can run and dont need to think about it , but its a long 12...

just done w8r1 , it was hard but i did it , i think my body settles at 12 minute...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

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coming back to c25k

Have no idea why but for a goal I signed up to the chester half last night, i was comfortably jogging 10k a few years ago but stopped jogging (i don't run not...

Have no idea why but for a goal I signed up to the chester half last night, i wa...

womblejogger

Graduate•7 years ago

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R1W2

Today was definitely harder work physically than last week, but I got new trainers at the weekend (bargain decent ones at £20!!) which has made an enormous...

Today was definitely harder work physically than last week, but I got new traine...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•7 years ago

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First Run - Tips? 🏃

Feel great now but really struggled during! Tight chest and generally felt like it was an impossible task. Any tips for motivation during the run?

Feel great now but really struggled during! Tight chest and generally felt like ...

anniibee

•7 years ago

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Newbie 😆

Hi, just completed my week 3 and feel amaizing!!!!

Sarundell

•7 years ago

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New to this and a little nervous!

Hi, I'm Female and 50. I don't just want to sit back and grow old. I'm unfit but want to change that. Probably 1 stone overweight. Need to shape up legs, bum...

Hi, I'm Female and 50. I don't just want to sit back and grow old. I'm unfit but...

MistyD

•7 years ago

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I ran day one again

Done it :)

Wendyboo2

•7 years ago

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It's sunny and a pb

First post grad run in the sun! It's hot and I'm a bit warm and sweaty but just done my best run. This is the 'girl' who could never run! Stats in miles but...

First post grad run in the sun! It's hot and I'm a bit warm and sweaty but just ...

SC1472

Graduate•7 years ago

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Unexpectedly OK

I'm really pleased today. I managed to do W5R1. Having struggled with Week 4 and had to repeat it a bit, I was dreading today, expecting a fail. But...

I'm really pleased today. I managed to do W5R1. Having struggled with Week 4 a...

christian1

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R1 done

Man that was tough today, sweat is running off me like you wouldn't believe. I keep telling myself it's due to my son being ill and not sleeping last night so...

Man that was tough today, sweat is running off me like you wouldn't believe. I k...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1r1 complete

I did it! I was going to bail but hubby came downstairs dressed for a run so I went and I'm feeling good :)

I did it! I was going to bail but hubby came downstairs dressed for a run so I w...

dolphin84

•7 years ago

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Week 2

Hi :) I have just started the 9 week running programme and have done run 1 of week 2. I'm doing this to lose weight and get fitter and build my confidence. I'm...

Hi :) I have just started the 9 week running programme and have done run 1 of we...

dannibelle5

•7 years ago

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C25K week 4

Hi, I started C25K 4 weeks ago and using the app, I was really struggling on my own with running for the times stated but this week with the help of my fella I...

Hi, I started C25K 4 weeks ago and using the app, I was really struggling on my ...

Tp36

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 done!

Hi there. Just finished Week 3 and amazed at how much I've enjoyed it. I've never done any exercise and have always felt unfit and too embarrassed to get...

Hi there. Just finished Week 3 and amazed at how much I've enjoyed it. I've neve...

BexHM

Graduate•7 years ago

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For those wondering about Treadmill vs Outdoor running

I ran 5 k this morning on the treadmill in 33 minutes. At least my watch says so . The treadmill display said 4.04k which is way off. There is little way of...

I ran 5 k this morning on the treadmill in 33 minutes. At least my watch says so...

Rickne

Graduate•7 years ago

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My First Run today

Hi it's my first run today, I did do C25k last year as part of my 'fit for 40' but I broke my ankle and it knocked my confidence, but today I've done my first...

Hi it's my first run today, I did do C25k last year as part of my 'fit for 40' b...

JoGatt

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Weekly chat 22 - 28 May

Hi everybody, Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's all going, Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to...

Hi everybody, Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's a...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Painful blister help please

Hi. I graduated a couple of weeks ago and have run about 7 or 8 5Ks since. Yesterday when I was out, I had a huge blister with ripped skin on the inner arch...

Hi. I graduated a couple of weeks ago and have run about 7 or 8 5Ks since. Yest...

WilsonPP

•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2

Second run of week 2 is done and that is all I really have to say. I didn't find it easy nor did I find it hard, I suppose I found it just right! For me,...

Second run of week 2 is done and that is all I really have to say. I didn't fin...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Run 2 week 5 done

Glad to say that I can now run for 8 minutes at a time. Most importantly I am overcoming feeling self conscious everyone I leave the house in my running gear....

Glad to say that I can now run for 8 minutes at a time. Most importantly I am ov...

Sarah774

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1r1

Just done my first ever c25k jog. The distance came out at 2.5km. Does this mean I was running and walking too slow or does the distance build gradually? It's

Just done my first ever c25k jog. The distance came out at 2.5km. Does this mean...

Lizzienzeb

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Feeling good

Need a bit advice!

Finished week 1 - advice?

Finally 5k

I'm more unfit than I thought!

Pure Joy

Week 3 #1

W5D1 oh no! I finished it.

First run

how did i get here ?? week 8 cant believe it ,

coming back to c25k

R1W2

First Run - Tips? 🏃

Newbie 😆

New to this and a little nervous!

I ran day one again

It's sunny and a pb

Unexpectedly OK

W5R1 done

W1r1 complete

Week 2

C25K week 4

Week 3 done!

For those wondering about Treadmill vs Outdoor running

My First Run today

Weekly chat 22 - 28 May

Painful blister help please

Week 2 Run 2

Run 2 week 5 done

W1r1

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