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Read the manual!

I'm not sure I should confess this but everyone deserves a good laugh. I graduated a couple of weeks ago and some of you may have seen my post, also I've...

I'm not sure I should confess this but everyone deserves a good laugh. I graduat...

Cliff_H

Graduate•7 years ago

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Looking forward to doing Park Run..

50- something year old guy...Two years after some grizzly hip surgery I'm doing my best to start some gentle running again. Looking forward to being able to...

50- something year old guy...Two years after some grizzly hip surgery I'm doing ...

adriangentry

•7 years ago

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Back on track

This morning I did my W5R3 for the second time. The first time was over a month ago but after taking a week off with a bad cold I lost my motivation for a...

This morning I did my W5R3 for the second time. The first time was over a month ...

Runn

•7 years ago

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Shin Splints

I did my first run of week three yesterday and I'm fairly confident I've got shin splints now :( when is the soonest I should do my next run? It hurts to walk...

I did my first run of week three yesterday and I'm fairly confident I've got sh...

knoxbear

•7 years ago

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First few steps...

Hi all, started C25K this morning. Used to run regularly 5 years ago before injuring my hip when training for a 10k. I have gained a fair bit of weight and a...

Hi all, started C25K this morning. Used to run regularly 5 years ago before inju...

Emma_77

•7 years ago

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W7 on vacay in Florida: IT'S HOT!!!

I attempted W7R2 on Sunday morning bright and early with a run on the beach with hubby (who's in much better shape than me). Technically it was a fail, my...

I attempted W7R2 on Sunday morning bright and early with a run on the beach with...

Khakibo

•7 years ago

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Runkeeper/c25k apps

I've just done my first 8wk run...somewhere along the run I lost power on my ear phones. So I carried on until I had completed my route including getting back...

I've just done my first 8wk run...somewhere along the run I lost power on my ear...

marie0711

•7 years ago

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W7 R1 Complete!

Just finished my first run of week 7 and very much enjoyed the run today :) It's nice to get back into running. Even managed to speed up for the last minute...

Just finished my first run of week 7 and very much enjoyed the run today :) It's...

Adler92

•7 years ago

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Couldn't do it

On week 8 run 2 and the husband is working away all week so no one to look after the kids. I tried running with the little man in his buggy today managed 10...

On week 8 run 2 and the husband is working away all week so no one to look after...

Mrsbee28

Graduate•7 years ago

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It's raining!

It's raining, it's only 16 degrees C - I can't wait for my run this evening!!!!!!!! Long may this rubbish weather continue - at least until I've done the...

It's raining, it's only 16 degrees C - I can't wait for my run this evening!!!!!...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

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New beginnings

So I started C25k to try and motivate my daughter to be more active. I was reluctant initially and now about to start week 4 and loving it! Never thought I...

So I started C25k to try and motivate my daughter to be more active. I was reluc...

Reluctance2wayoflife

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

Managed the full 30 minutes without a stop and clocked up 5K today so feeling quite chuffed. The finish line is in sight ............

Managed the full 30 minutes without a stop and clocked up 5K today so feeling qu...

EleanorL

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 r2

Completed last night. Done the first 8 minutes then felt sufficiently rested to start the next 8 mins run early. Must have been about 10 mins I actually ran...

Completed last night. Done the first 8 minutes then felt sufficiently rested to ...

EuanR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hamstring injury

Am a graduate and have been trying to push to get closer to 30 mins for 5k. Last two runs I have done Saturday and today have had to walk due to tightness in...

Am a graduate and have been trying to push to get closer to 30 mins for 5k. Last...

blue_cat

Graduate•7 years ago

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Technophobe

Well went out for run 2 week 3 today. It was raining so I wore my cagool (stop laughing). Had new earphones, started my podcast and off I went. I completed my...

Well went out for run 2 week 3 today. It was raining so I wore my cagool (stop l...

bareliz

•7 years ago

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Keep at it everyone!

I just wanted to say what an amazing programme this is and to encourage everyone to keep going! I started in March last year and could only manage four of the...

I just wanted to say what an amazing programme this is and to encourage everyone...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Persistence

I started couch to 5k two years ago today. I've had stumbles over this time, finished it once. My asthma has been problematic all my life, I'm now 52, but the...

I started couch to 5k two years ago today. I've had stumbles over this time, fin...

squirrelsflugel

•7 years ago

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Graduation day

Today is graduation day for me! A week later than planned but so what. A few weeks ago I thought this would be a momentous occasion for me, but actually it...

Today is graduation day for me! A week later than planned but so what. A few wee...

Hannah_S36

Graduate•7 years ago

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5K and 1 quick one

Up and out at 04:40 this morning after two days rest so 5 minute warm up and we are off kept to the roads this morning as after the heavy showers we had last...

Up and out at 04:40 this morning after two days rest so 5 minute warm up and we ...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting back again.......

I am a new 'Graduate' and have continued with the programme for a couple of weeks. For the past ten days I have been on vacation and have not been able to get...

I am a new 'Graduate' and have continued with the programme for a couple of week...

wightdiamondgirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 - Strangers, Stingers, Sirens and Shades of Scarlet

The morning started a little earlier when my husband got up at 5am to do a cycle trip around our Region today. By 6am I was wide awake and instead of waiting...

The morning started a little earlier when my husband got up at 5am to do a cycle...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Wk3r2

Really struggling with pain around my ankle. Might be tendinitis. Really sore and couldn't do my run last night. Gutted is an under statement! I'm 5.3 and just...

Really struggling with pain around my ankle. Might be tendinitis. Really sore an...

Rolavery

•7 years ago

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Stepping stones podcast 😩

Thought I would have a listen to Laura and the stepping stones stamina podcast. OMG I thought I was going to peg out. I can comfortably run 5k in just under 30...

Thought I would have a listen to Laura and the stepping stones stamina podcast. ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 1 done!!

Feeling on top of the world that I have done the 1st run of week 5 this morning. I actually enjoyed the majority of it as well!! Never thought I would say...

Feeling on top of the world that I have done the 1st run of week 5 this morning....

sarahsam76

Graduate•7 years ago

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Surprised

Just finished R2W2 and can't believe how much I am enjoying it. After every run I can't wait for the next. Don't get me wrong I do find it hard work but the...

Just finished R2W2 and can't believe how much I am enjoying it. After every run ...

Greenback-Boogie

•7 years ago

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Day 1

This is my second attempt at C25K- after suffering knee problems - oh the joys of aging! Anyway just back and feel all buzzy again- onwards and upwards! Have a...

This is my second attempt at C25K- after suffering knee problems - oh the joys o...

Zimbint

•7 years ago

1 Reply

I'm a finisher.

An unhelpful bit of self-talk for me is that I'm good at starting things, but no good at finishing them. Tonight I finished the program, and proudly proved...

An unhelpful bit of self-talk for me is that I'm good at starting things, but no...

helianth

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hot weather advice for dog runners

For skysue16, and anyone else that needs it. Or, if you prefer: humidity + temp (in F) < 120

For skysue16, and anyone else that needs it. Or, if you prefer: humidity + temp...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2 - second attempt and a calf strain 🙁

Really gutted to get a calf strain - was doing really well. Did the first 10 minutes and everything was fine ; then started the second 10 and suddenly felt a...

Really gutted to get a calf strain - was doing really well. Did the first 10 min...

Catherinel14secondtimearound

•7 years ago

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Beautiful Donegal

In Donegal for a few days and for the first time ran on the beach , it was amazing 😉 Was thinking of iannodaTruffe and took this wee photo..... keep running...

In Donegal for a few days and for the first time ran on the beach , it was amazi...

Sarahb18

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2017

Read the manual!

Looking forward to doing Park Run..

Back on track

Shin Splints

First few steps...

W7 on vacay in Florida: IT'S HOT!!!

Runkeeper/c25k apps

W7 R1 Complete!

Couldn't do it

It's raining!

New beginnings

Week 9 Run 1

Week 5 r2

Hamstring injury

Technophobe

Keep at it everyone!

Persistence

Graduation day

5K and 1 quick one

Starting back again.......

Week 3 Run 2 - Strangers, Stingers, Sirens and Shades of Scarlet

Wk3r2

Stepping stones podcast 😩

Week 5 run 1 done!!

Surprised

Day 1

I'm a finisher.

Hot weather advice for dog runners

W6R2 - second attempt and a calf strain 🙁

Beautiful Donegal

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