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Couple of questions

Today I completed W5 R2. Had a sneaky peek at W5 R3 - feeling daunted at the thought of a 20min run. Any tips please? Also, having an 11 day break from...

Today I completed W5 R2. Had a sneaky peek at W5 R3 - feeling daunted at the tho...

rach2run

•7 years ago

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W8R1 Getting there!

Unlike Hidden I set off a tad too fast today (well for me). Once I started running the uphill bits I soon realised and slowed down to a more comfortable pace....

Unlike Hidden I set off a tad too fast today (well for me). Once I started runni...

bareliz

•7 years ago

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Holiday jog

Well, I am on a baltic cruise, and, I must admit to overdoing the lovely cakes, just had 1 or 2.....ahem!!!! Anyway fetched my 'jogging clobber' and have done...

Well, I am on a baltic cruise, and, I must admit to overdoing the lovely cakes, ...

Oldmo

Graduate•7 years ago

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"Always Let Your Conscience be Your Guide" (or not...)

Decided to get out bright and early this morning, and my head was telling me that I hadn't heard from Laura for sometime and that it was therefore about time I...

Decided to get out bright and early this morning, and my head was telling me tha...

Razouski

•7 years ago

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Injuries

Any tips for preventing calf muscle injuries? I thought I was stretching and warming up enough. First time was 16 days ago, I felt a pop and had to get my...

Any tips for preventing calf muscle injuries? I thought I was stretching and war...

Cleop

Graduate•7 years ago

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And the fun begins!

Here I am at the end of w4r1 I must confess that it was hard work but I just about managed it-well with a 20second walk in the middle of the last run. All I...

Here I am at the end of w4r1 I must confess that it was hard work but I just abo...

Pathrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yipeeeeeeeee!!!

I have only gone & done it!!!!! W5R1...who'd have thought it??!!!!....today I will be mostly having a silly, smug smile on my face!!!! Thank you everyone,...

I have only gone & done it!!!!! W5R1...who'd have thought it??!!!!....today I wi...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Running apps

Does anybody have any suggestions for running apps? I've got the free version of MapMyRun but reluctant to upgrade, are there any free ones with the same spec...

Does anybody have any suggestions for running apps? I've got the free version of...

Sofabeardave1969

Graduate•7 years ago

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Revenge Running - Best Served Cold - Week 8 Run 2

It is 8, 27. 8am and the thermometer is now registering 26 degrees. The temperatures are reducing gradually and I need all the help I can get at this point -...

It is 8, 27. 8am and the thermometer is now registering 26 degrees. The temperat...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Weekly chat 14 - 20 August

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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Positive run 😀

I struggled a bit to carry on this morning, but I managed to do the whole run without stopping this time. And as a bonus, I picked up the pace for the last few...

I struggled a bit to carry on this morning, but I managed to do the whole run wi...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•7 years ago

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Sunrising on week 9

Woke early today, well before the alarm. So I was out just before the sun to kick start week 9. Just me, the seagulls, a couple of dog walkers and a couple of...

Woke early today, well before the alarm. So I was out just before the sun to kic...

Nibor5

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R3 new member complete novice

Yippee I'm so chuffed I finished my first 25min run yesterday. I was so reluctant to head out the door but the beautiful sunny morning helped a lot and so...

Yippee I'm so chuffed I finished my first 25min run yesterday. I was so reluctan...

CRITTER33

•7 years ago

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Week 7 Done ✅

Sunday morning- the sun is shining ☀️ And I've scheduled a 🏃🏻‍♀️ for this morning. What was I thinking? Went to a wedding reception last night - not used...

Sunday morning- the sun is shining ☀️ And I've scheduled a 🏃🏻‍♀️ for this morn...

ChunkyMonkey

Graduate•7 years ago

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How to carry/wear phone while running

I've downloaded the NHS C25K podcasts (apparently the app isn't compatible with my phone!). Now, I need to figure out a way to "wear" my phone so that I can...

I've downloaded the NHS C25K podcasts (apparently the app isn't compatible with ...

RunawayDi

•7 years ago

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Running In the Rain Quest week 2 - please feel free to join. 🐳☂️🌂🕶

Well here we are at week 2 of the new Quest 🕺🏽. How are you all doing? I decided to call it this as we have experienced a lot of rain in the UK this...

Well here we are at week 2 of the new Quest 🕺🏽. How are you all doing? I dec...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R3

Ok W3R3 complete yesterday yay I did it but.... every run day and every 3 min run was a real struggle for me... I almost gave up moving and never felt so...

Ok W3R3 complete yesterday yay I did it but.... every run day and every 3 min ru...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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My second graduation!!! And I need a tracker advice....

I've been jogging 3km for about 5 weeks after working on c25k since January. Just had 3 weeks off due to time away in Zambia (it wasn't safe to jog alone...

I've been jogging 3km for about 5 weeks after working on c25k since January. Jus...

TwistaRuns

Graduate•7 years ago

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My running buddy!

I had unexpected company on my W6 R2 this morning! Unfortunately I woke my daughter up whilst getting myself ready to go and she wanted to come along. Despite...

I had unexpected company on my W6 R2 this morning! Unfortunately I woke my daugh...

snack_shack

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1 R1

Well, I've started 😁 I CAN do this!

flos-mum

•7 years ago

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Week 4 heading for R2

Managed to start week 4, and oh... it was tough! I didn't know I could run that much... first time in my life! Although I felt like collapsing on the last 5...

Managed to start week 4, and oh... it was tough! I didn't know I could run that ...

goya

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8 R1

Finally made it into week 8! Had dreadful night's sleep and wasn't feeling like running at all but got up and did it, really glad I did. Does anyone else find...

Finally made it into week 8! Had dreadful night's sleep and wasn't feeling like ...

belonger

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 R1 done.

Started at 7:30, fought the urge to do W3 R1, patience required. Strange thing is I KNOW I'm not the fittest of people and don't want to hurt myself but I'm...

Started at 7:30, fought the urge to do W3 R1, patience required. Strange thing i...

LeeU

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK9R3- GRADUATE!!

I can hardly believe it! I've done it! Who'd have thought that 9 weeks ago. Can't say it's been easy and I'm still very slow but I can work on that, and the...

I can hardly believe it! I've done it! Who'd have thought that 9 weeks ago. Can'...

Jewel84

Graduate•7 years ago

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Pacing

Any tips on keeping a pace? I had a month off for an injury and struggling to get back in to it. I seem to be erratic with my pace and wonder if that's not...

Any tips on keeping a pace? I had a month off for an injury and struggling to ge...

anniibee

•7 years ago

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Morning all ....

Going out later on with my group of runners what are your plans for today? .... happy running everyone whatever you are doing!!

Going out later on with my group of runners what are your plans for today? .... ...

fatboytorunner

•7 years ago

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Complete novice!

Hi, I am a novice runner and very overweight, I was just wondering if anyone else has successfully completed the programme, and whether you can repeat weeks as...

Hi, I am a novice runner and very overweight, I was just wondering if anyone els...

Chubby_runner

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 done

I think Snoopy says it all!

Feelingfab

•7 years ago

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New to running

Started running yesterday, did 20 mins with a couple of stops. Managed 20 mins non stop today at a very relaxed pace. Felt good but very achy and sore. Did...

Started running yesterday, did 20 mins with a couple of stops. Managed 20 mins n...

Izealex

•7 years ago

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51 feeling great

Yes I beat my gremlins and completed week 7 run 1 was on local ground this time so run planned with no hills not until my stamina improves but thankyou to...

Yes I beat my gremlins and completed week 7 run 1 was on local ground this time ...

Joolz66

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Couple of questions

W8R1 Getting there!

Holiday jog

"Always Let Your Conscience be Your Guide" (or not...)

Injuries

And the fun begins!

Yipeeeeeeeee!!!

Running apps

Revenge Running - Best Served Cold - Week 8 Run 2

Weekly chat 14 - 20 August

Positive run 😀

Sunrising on week 9

W6R3 new member complete novice

Week 7 Done ✅

How to carry/wear phone while running

Running In the Rain Quest week 2 - please feel free to join. 🐳☂️🌂🕶

W3R3

My second graduation!!! And I need a tracker advice....

My running buddy!

W1 R1

Week 4 heading for R2

W8 R1

Week 2 R1 done.

WK9R3- GRADUATE!!

Pacing

Morning all ....

Complete novice!

Week 6 run 3 done

New to running

51 feeling great

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