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Very odd! Or maybe not!

So I got up to doing the thirty minute run and then had a couple of runs on more hilly routes where I could only run for 20 minutes or so. I was a little...

So I got up to doing the thirty minute run and then had a couple of runs on more...

Mshaunb

•7 years ago

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W4 done

Today was my last run of W4, and I did it! I am happier with myself today than I was this time last week 😁 I took a longer route today as every week the...

Today was my last run of W4, and I did it! I am happier with myself today than I...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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Pain

Help I have just started the Couch to 5k and am on my second week I am a large lady but loving the fact that I can run progressively. However mid second week I...

Help I have just started the Couch to 5k and am on my second week I am a large l...

Bumble0902

•7 years ago

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Week 2 Complete 😊

Really enjoying feeling fitter with each run. Can't wait for next week.

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bored with injury

Did the first 5 runs without a bother. Careful to stretch and warm down. Was really enjoying the programme. Run 6 my Achilles started to hurt (its an old...

Did the first 5 runs without a bother. Careful to stretch and warm down. Was r...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W6R3 All done woop woop

Well I'm officially a runner, well if Laura says it, it must be true! I'm actually starting to think that way and I've not even graduated yet. But, I was in a...

Well I'm officially a runner, well if Laura says it, it must be true! I'm actua...

Ruthf72

•7 years ago

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W1 complete

I did W1R3 today and I'm feeling quite pleased with myself for getting up early and dragging myself out in the rain for a run. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to...

I did W1R3 today and I'm feeling quite pleased with myself for getting up early ...

Nell_N

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week One Done

Well, Week 1 Run 3 is complete! Huzzah. Not sure what to feel about this run - definitely had its ups and downs. Positives: - I completed the 3rd run - No...

Well, Week 1 Run 3 is complete! Huzzah. Not sure what to feel about this run - d...

Adler92

•7 years ago

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Will C25k reveal a new me ?!

Hi I have finished week3 today, feeling rough this morning before and after the run but pleased I have done it. Week4 on Sunday, it's good to keep the pace and...

Hi I have finished week3 today, feeling rough this morning before and after the ...

SandraBK

•7 years ago

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Advice / thoughts please

Hi all looking some opinions please. I am now almost finished W2 and really enjoying the feeling of achievement! I did this as I'm approaching 60 next year (...

Hi all looking some opinions please. I am now almost finished W2 and really enjo...

Sarahb18

Graduate•7 years ago

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In the wilderness

Went for my first post grad run today, using stepping stones pod cast. The "music" is like lift music on steroids. Such bliss when I ripped out my headphones...

Went for my first post grad run today, using stepping stones pod cast. The "musi...

Skipper21

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 completed

Omg I can't believe I just ran for 20 mins I'm in shock I felt like I could have carried on. It definitely is mind over matter if anyone is struggling with...

Omg I can't believe I just ran for 20 mins I'm in shock I felt like I could hav...

Zomojo

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice please on painful ankle/foot

Help! I have done my W2R1 but it's taken me 3 weeks to get here. Every time I run once I finish my right foot is so painful to walk on. The pain is around my...

Help! I have done my W2R1 but it's taken me 3 weeks to get here. Every time I ru...

Dawny66

•7 years ago

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Week 4 help

Has anyone got good advice for Week 4? I completed W3R3 yesterday and I've just seen that Week 4 is a big step up. My next run is tomorrow and I feel really...

Has anyone got good advice for Week 4? I completed W3R3 yesterday and I've just ...

A-LS

Graduate•7 years ago

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To run or not?

I posted a few days back about new shoes and some pain in my legs. As recommended I went back to the shop and had a gait analysis. This showed that I am not...

I posted a few days back about new shoes and some pain in my legs. As recommende...

Sezza2u

Graduate•7 years ago

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Treadmill or outdoors?

Are people using their treadmills or outdoors or a bit of both? Being a newbie and starting on a treadmill should I run with incline or without, to begin...

Are people using their treadmills or outdoors or a bit of both? Being a newbie...

Monte_08

•7 years ago

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Week 1 done

I didn't want to post straight away in case I didn't even manage the second run but I've completed week 1 and I can't believe that I actually look forward to...

I didn't want to post straight away in case I didn't even manage the second run ...

Charlotte_EH

•7 years ago

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WEEK 9 + 1 CREAM CRACKERED UPDATE

Good evening folks ( well it is if you're a duck ) Raining cats and dogs here in Morden , but no worries ive discovered i like running in the rain , who'd of...

Good evening folks ( well it is if you're a duck ) Raining cats and dogs here in...

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

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Fat newbie

Hi, I'm looking into doing this as I work from home and don't get out much, and I just feel like a hamster in a wheel if I use the treadmill at the gym....

Hi, I'm looking into doing this as I work from home and don't get out much, and ...

euryleia

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Muddy race more pictures

So the website have published more pictures and managed to find some of us We had swam through muddy water then ducked under a barrel,claimed a tyre...

So the website have published more pictures and managed to find some of us We h...

ShannieP

Graduate•7 years ago

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Interesting data

Love a good set of data!! This shows my heart rate spiking on the days when I've gone up to the next week in C25k. From left to right, the first spike is...

Love a good set of data!! This shows my heart rate spiking on the days when I'v...

PruesDad

•7 years ago

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w5 r2 - in the pouring rain!

Even though it was pouring with rain, I actually WANTED to go out. What is this madness? I'm not sure I could say I enjoyed it, but I didn't hate it today...

Even though it was pouring with rain, I actually WANTED to go out. What is this ...

linda9389

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run in the rain

Enjoyed the W6R2 in the rain. Bit muddy on the tracks but very enjoyable. Felt alive!

Enjoyed the W6R2 in the rain. Bit muddy on the tracks but very enjoyable. Felt a...

kesmcg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Doubling up

I've just completed my first run of week 4 but I've been doubling up the runs the last few times as wasn't ready to stop! Does anybody else do this? I managed...

I've just completed my first run of week 4 but I've been doubling up the runs th...

Poppyf

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1 R2

Great run today with the sun setting. The Other Half was looking after the little one today so didn't join me. Still kept me motivated👌🏻 Overall feeling...

Great run today with the sun setting. The Other Half was looking after the littl...

ScarletWitch97

•7 years ago

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Mum - you are my inspiration 😘

Hi. The picture below is me ( Mario) and my lovely mum and is one of my favourite photos of us. Unfortunately, after a brave battle with liver cancer, my mum...

Hi. The picture below is me ( Mario) and my lovely mum and is one of my favourit...

Jingle_berry

•7 years ago

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Week 4 complete now the dreaded week 5 looms!

Well after twisting my foot and knee I had a few days rest and taking 2 days rest between run 2 part 2 and run 3 I've finally finished week 4. Week 5 starts...

Well after twisting my foot and knee I had a few days rest and taking 2 days res...

Chris9R

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hip Hip OKeeeeyyyyyy

well after a 15 day rest period went for a run/walk tonight was not looking forward to it in case it still hurt . the chiropractor advised not to go for any...

well after a 15 day rest period went for a run/walk tonight was not looking forw...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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C25K apps with audio notifications

right at the moment I'm using endomondo and active's c25k app which tells me when to run and logs everything. But I would like to be verbally told how long is...

right at the moment I'm using endomondo and active's c25k app which tells me whe...

mrspatch

Graduate•7 years ago

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Is this annoying or is it me?.......

Every time I try to get on the health locked sites now I have to log in, even to every post I want to read and I'm finding it very annoying. I do understand...

Every time I try to get on the health locked sites now I have to log in, even to...

Chrysanthemum

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Very odd! Or maybe not!

W4 done

Pain

Week 2 Complete 😊

Bored with injury

W6R3 All done woop woop

W1 complete

Week One Done

Will C25k reveal a new me ?!

Advice / thoughts please

In the wilderness

Week 5 completed

Advice please on painful ankle/foot

Week 4 help

To run or not?

Treadmill or outdoors?

Week 1 done

WEEK 9 + 1 CREAM CRACKERED UPDATE

Fat newbie

Muddy race more pictures

Interesting data

w5 r2 - in the pouring rain!

Run in the rain

Doubling up

W1 R2

Mum - you are my inspiration 😘

Week 4 complete now the dreaded week 5 looms!

Hip Hip OKeeeeyyyyyy

C25K apps with audio notifications

Is this annoying or is it me?.......

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