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Charity 10k

When I had to progress from 90 secs to three minutes, it was like how is this possible! Now week 5 is complete!!! In celebration yesterday I signed up for a...

When I had to progress from 90 secs to three minutes, it was like how is this po...

Mrsmc10

•7 years ago

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W6r3 failed!

I failed to complete this run. Maybe it was to hot (26 degrees C even at 8 o'clock in the morning in Athens) maybe I have a mild tonsillitis, I was unable to...

I failed to complete this run. Maybe it was to hot (26 degrees C even at 8 o'clo...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W8R2 was hard work!

But, I did it! Not only did I have the heat to contend with, but I now have 2 nice cuts that I've had to bandage! About 15 minutes in a dog decided he wanted...

But, I did it! Not only did I have the heat to contend with, but I now have 2 ni...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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Halfway!

I completed week 4 run 2 this morning It occurred to me later on that I must be half way through this programme - who'd have thought it - certainly not me -...

I completed week 4 run 2 this morning It occurred to me later on that I must be ...

vicki49

•7 years ago

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Streaming summer cold? Period pain? Go for a run!

Mildly amused; was feeling like total s*** but hadn't managed to get out for a run for nearly a week so thought I would go anyway. Told myself if I didn't...

Mildly amused; was feeling like total s*** but hadn't managed to get out for a r...

Sweatyfaced

Graduate•7 years ago

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Almost there.

My app now tells me I have completed 24 out of 27 runs. Although in reality I have done a few more than that due to repeating a run or two or three.😀 Just...

My app now tells me I have completed 24 out of 27 runs. Although in reality I ha...

damienair

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7r2

Just off to to do this - it might just be a late afternoon stroll by the river in the heat but I am going out whatever. Asked my husband if he wanted to join...

Just off to to do this - it might just be a late afternoon stroll by the river i...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Last run was May 16, 2017 - did ok considering I had a month off due that illness that beat me down so hard. 3.1 miles.

Last run was May 16, 2017 - did ok coming back considering I had a month off due that illness that beat me down so hard. 3.1 miles. Sore today, the day after...

Last run was May 16, 2017 - did ok coming back considering I had a month off due...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

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For Sarah469

I wonder if this would help with the blisters.....

davelinks

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7R2

Is anyone else getting addicted. I miss my runs and my knee is playing up but when I run it's the only time it's not painful (mild pain when walking just below...

Is anyone else getting addicted. I miss my runs and my knee is playing up but wh...

Dhallsw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Why run - 'Laura's' video

I came across this good rationale for running on the NHS website http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/get-running-with-couch-to-5k.aspx Not sure if the...

I came across this good rationale for running on the NHS website http://www.nhs....

Gillma

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back Pain

I've finished my C25K now and have been running 1-3mile a session I'm finding on my longer runs that the next day I am experiencing back pain It isnt...

I've finished my C25K now and have been running 1-3mile a session I'm finding on...

amygill1990

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Did anyone hear Ken Bruce this morning?

I heard a few minutes of the Radio 2's Ken Bruce show in the car this morning and he mentioned C25k. In his usual jokey way he was rather flippant about our...

I heard a few minutes of the Radio 2's Ken Bruce show in the car this morning an...

Wizziewood

•7 years ago

2 Replies

W8 R1 Nothing interesting happened

Well, I will just put my times up. I defied the couch25k Gods again so will probably get some payback in the form of a hamstring injury. Times Faster than I...

Well, I will just put my times up. I defied the couch25k Gods again so will prob...

DawnRun

•7 years ago

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Another dog jumper 😫

So today I found a lovely new place to run where there wouldn't be so many dogs....again on my last 5 min wk4r3 I was approached by a dog albeit it Doberman...

So today I found a lovely new place to run where there wouldn't be so many dogs....

Mee07

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Fitbit Buddies

Hello all, I completed the C25K yesterday and am a bit concerned about lack of structure etc over the coming weeks. I have a fitbit and was wondering whether...

Hello all, I completed the C25K yesterday and am a bit concerned about lack of s...

neptune

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Couple of questions

Does anyone else feel like the second run of the week is extremely difficult to complete? I'm currently on week 4 and every week the second run I've found...

Does anyone else feel like the second run of the week is extremely difficult to ...

Mrsbee28

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk2 done !!

Hi, really enjoying c25k so far. It's early days though. Concerned at how difficult I might find wk3, but looking forward to it too. I've joined to lose weight...

Hi, really enjoying c25k so far. It's early days though. Concerned at how diffic...

Rogers12

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Week 5 R1

After resting my hip for a week I thought I would go out for a long walk yesterday to test the waters and all seemed ok.😊 I went out at 8 this morning for...

After resting my hip for a week I thought I would go out for a long walk yesterd...

Ange1825

•7 years ago

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Wk 2 Run 2 done - Zipadeedoodah

Managed to do this 3rd run on Monday......still have an aching/sore burny hip, really unsure what this is. But I've done it and amazed at how much my stamina...

Managed to do this 3rd run on Monday......still have an aching/sore burny hip, r...

quirkybee

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3 R3

Well just in from my jog ,went to the gym as it seemed a little warm to run outside for me Was about to set programme on my phone .Laura gets me threw and...

Well just in from my jog ,went to the gym as it seemed a little warm to run outs...

linney1

•7 years ago

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W1D1 Completed!!!

I have just done W1 D1 and I feel fab. It was so nice to get outside on such a beautiful day. It wasn't fast or pretty but felt so good. Happy running everyone...

I have just done W1 D1 and I feel fab. It was so nice to get outside on such a b...

Angelchat

•7 years ago

4 Replies

All I need to do is turn off my brain!

So so so frustrating.. I keep stopping !! 😡 Somehow I have got it in my head that it doesn't matter if I stop and now I keep stopping .. definitely mind over...

So so so frustrating.. I keep stopping !! 😡 Somehow I have got it in my head th...

Crose01

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Back to C25K

Back to C25K for the second time, Started from week one and enjoyed it immensely, unfortunately this time round i'm on Beta blockers. Any advise on this would...

Back to C25K for the second time, Started from week one and enjoyed it immensel...

AdamTHFC

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Running beats?

I'm always looking for new music for my running play list so thought I'd start the conversation by sharing: 1. A new fave: On My Mind by the Disciples (great...

I'm always looking for new music for my running play list so thought I'd start t...

Khakibo

•7 years ago

9 Replies

w4r2 complete on a beautiful sunny morning

Glorious sunny morning for a run round the fields near Sutton Courtenay. Wish I could have stopped to take a picture of the poppies next to the wheatfield...

Glorious sunny morning for a run round the fields near Sutton Courtenay. Wish I...

iain-strachan

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Week four and need advice or the urge to go faster is strong in this one...

i'm in the middle of week four and i am finding it difficult to pace myself, i find myself trying to compete with myself over distance and time when i should...

i'm in the middle of week four and i am finding it difficult to pace myself, i f...

womblejogger

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

W7R1 - done!

So, I've done two consecutive 25 minute runs without a rest interval. I've convinced myself it's not a fluke! Shins are a bit sore today, however, so am...

So, I've done two consecutive 25 minute runs without a rest interval. I've conv...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

W5R2

It feels amazing. It takes about 5 minutes for my breathing to regulate and after thatI feel like I could run forever in terms of breathing. My legs might...

It feels amazing. It takes about 5 minutes for my breathing to regulate and afte...

Minty4

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

WK5R3

The dreaded 3rd mastered 1hr ago, no issues so far starting wk6 on Sat.

Gwibiwyr51

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

Charity 10k

W6r3 failed!

W8R2 was hard work!

Halfway!

Streaming summer cold? Period pain? Go for a run!

Almost there.

W7r2

Last run was May 16, 2017 - did ok considering I had a month off due that illness that beat me down so hard. 3.1 miles.

For Sarah469

W7R2

Why run - 'Laura's' video

Back Pain

Did anyone hear Ken Bruce this morning?

W8 R1 Nothing interesting happened

Another dog jumper 😫

Fitbit Buddies

Couple of questions

Wk2 done !!

Week 5 R1

Wk 2 Run 2 done - Zipadeedoodah

W3 R3

W1D1 Completed!!!

All I need to do is turn off my brain!

Back to C25K

Running beats?

w4r2 complete on a beautiful sunny morning

Week four and need advice or the urge to go faster is strong in this one...

W7R1 - done!

W5R2

WK5R3

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