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Advice please!!!

I am just about to embark on week 8 of the programme (and I am so excited to be neeeeeaaarlllyyyy there). However, this weekend I did a 10k challenge (not...

I am just about to embark on week 8 of the programme (and I am so excited to be ...

sankyu

•7 years ago

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Daunting

I really need some motivation to get back in shape and change my lifestyle to a healthier one again. I am only about 8/9 pounds overweight but it's a slippery...

I really need some motivation to get back in shape and change my lifestyle to a ...

Moppet30

•7 years ago

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Breathing while running

Hi I'm about to start wk3 run 1, how do I get my breathing under control, help greatly appreciated

Hi I'm about to start wk3 run 1, how do I get my breathing under control, help ...

Debsz

•7 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 --- painful shins

Hey lovely runners 🏃 I struggled today my shins are so painful although I did manage the 90 seconds just does anybody have it had this problem xx

Hey lovely runners 🏃 I struggled today my shins are so painful although I did m...

Catherine23

•7 years ago

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W5R2 done and dusted!

It's taken me a while to get this far (my poor husband fell seriously ill and needed a bit of tlc) but I never gave up and got back to it when I was able....

It's taken me a while to get this far (my poor husband fell seriously ill and ne...

Ruthf72

•7 years ago

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W1R3 feeling shy

Did this around my house for the first time (park for the first and second runs). Trying to find a circular route on the flat (lots of hills round here!) Used...

Did this around my house for the first time (park for the first and second runs)...

Renidragas

•7 years ago

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thoughts on ibuprofen

As some of you are aware have had a painful hip for a week or so now not done any running but have the last three days done a lot of walking which has helped...

As some of you are aware have had a painful hip for a week or so now not done an...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Who is Laura?

My app only has Michael Johnson, Sarah Milligan, Jo Whiley and Sanjeev Kohli. I cant find one that is in the least encouraging. Saying you can do it once or...

My app only has Michael Johnson, Sarah Milligan, Jo Whiley and Sanjeev Kohli. I...

Hidden

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Couch to 5k

Just completed week one I'm happy to get so far

Louloumorris

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5 r2 done! Now dreading the next...

How do you cope with the dread? Literally don't know how I will be able to run for 20 mins. Does any one else find it daunting?

How do you cope with the dread? Literally don't know how I will be able to run f...

Charlottetrip

Graduate•7 years ago

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w6r1.. "not on my own" mantra helped :)

after managing the w5 20 minute run twice ( thurs and sat) i thought today was going to be easier going back to walk breaks but i found it very difficult , i...

after managing the w5 20 minute run twice ( thurs and sat) i thought today was g...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2

Just finished week 2 run 2. I'm astounded at myself that I'm actually enjoying it! I haven't run since school and I'm nearly 37 now so it's quite a leap. Like...

Just finished week 2 run 2. I'm astounded at myself that I'm actually enjoying i...

LauraLiz

•7 years ago

1 Reply

First Run ✅

Just completed my first run to help me combat my mental illness, it took all my power to get me out of bed to get myself on this run but I do not regret it for...

Just completed my first run to help me combat my mental illness, it took all my ...

s0lidarity

•7 years ago

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Week 3

Just finished run 1 on week 3. Felt good the 3 mins went quick enough a wee bit breathless towards the end but lovely sunny morning to b out for a run. 👍

Just finished run 1 on week 3. Felt good the 3 mins went quick enough a wee bit ...

Aliarm

•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

Yesterday completed WK2R1 after doing repeating Week 1 and I am amazed how much better I felt. I was running for the 11/2 minute and wasnt constantly looking...

Yesterday completed WK2R1 after doing repeating Week 1 and I am amazed how much ...

Virginia60

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Weekly chat 8 - 14 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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Only one run to go...

Haven't posted before but I've greatly enjoyed lurking on the forum and along with Laura's voice your posts have kept me going. I can't believe I'm only a run...

Haven't posted before but I've greatly enjoyed lurking on the forum and along wi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Wireless Earphones

A couple of weeks ago I saw a thread on here about wireless earphones - but I can't find it! I don't want to spend anymore that £25 - any recommendations?

A couple of weeks ago I saw a thread on here about wireless earphones - but I c...

EleanorL

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3 R1...done!

After completing week 1 and 2, week three and the prospect of three minutes runs was causing a little anxiety. I wanted to post because I did it! I have read...

After completing week 1 and 2, week three and the prospect of three minutes runs...

Sarah774

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

New starter

Just completed my first run! I am 41, 18 stone and am making some changes in my life. My aim is to complete a half marathon next year!!

Just completed my first run! I am 41, 18 stone and am making some changes in my ...

Jonno7452

•7 years ago

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W2R1

Completed W2R1 this morning and feeling great. Only started running last week at 57 was worried as not done any sport since teens but loving it. Was reasonably...

Completed W2R1 this morning and feeling great. Only started running last week at...

Catling-Hall

•7 years ago

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Day 1, Run 1 done 👍

I almost chickened out, but partly because I'd put it in writing yesterday I pushed myself out of the door, prepared myself for failure and set off. After my...

I almost chickened out, but partly because I'd put it in writing yesterday I pus...

Sjp183

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week 2

Hi. I am starting week 2 run 1 today. I am looking at getting fit while loosing a lot of weight for my wedding next year and just start being healthier in...

Hi. I am starting week 2 run 1 today. I am looking at getting fit while loosing ...

Cass606

•7 years ago

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Week 2 completed....

This morning was up and out to complete my 3rd run of week 2 - really enjoyed it although was definately slower than run 2 - hampered by my 10mth old kitten...

This morning was up and out to complete my 3rd run of week 2 - really enjoyed it...

SamMc1

•7 years ago

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Yahoo! Just finished W3!!!

Eek, now I have to start W4 on Wednesday! So pleased with myself for finishing W3 but am wondering how I'm going to cope with running 5 minute stretches. It's...

Eek, now I have to start W4 on Wednesday! So pleased with myself for finishing W...

JDelve

•7 years ago

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W5R2 wildlife

Woo hoo! Over half way through! Second run of eight minutes I thought I was a gonner... until an otter popped its head out of the river! I was so elated the...

Woo hoo! Over half way through! Second run of eight minutes I thought I was a go...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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cream crackered updates ? no longer so ?

hello folks , tonite was my 1st 30 minutes run as graduate , did i feel any different after completing c25k ? well the honest answer is yes . done my run and...

hello folks , tonite was my 1st 30 minutes run as graduate , did i feel any diff...

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

Weight loss?

Have any of you lovely lot lost any weight doing the C25K?

JDelve

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Hello. :)

Hello everyone! I've been very sick and inert which has led to solace found at the bottom of Ben and Jerry's icecream. I'm still not well and I want to...

Hello everyone! I've been very sick and inert which has led to solace found at...

MellonE

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Rest days

Advice please guy's, Got w4r3 tomorrow, no problem! But on Sunday I'm off to sunny Spain for 5 nights and I would like to adjust my days for running to suit my...

Advice please guy's, Got w4r3 tomorrow, no problem! But on Sunday I'm off to sun...

Sillybilly1

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Advice please!!!

Daunting

Breathing while running

Week 2 run 1 --- painful shins

W5R2 done and dusted!

W1R3 feeling shy

thoughts on ibuprofen

Who is Laura?

Couch to 5k

W5 r2 done! Now dreading the next...

w6r1.. "not on my own" mantra helped :)

Week 2 Run 2

First Run ✅

Week 3

Week 2 Run 1

Weekly chat 8 - 14 May

Only one run to go...

Wireless Earphones

W3 R1...done!

New starter

W2R1

Day 1, Run 1 done 👍

Week 2

Week 2 completed....

Yahoo! Just finished W3!!!

W5R2 wildlife

cream crackered updates ? no longer so ?

Weight loss?

Hello. :)

Rest days

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