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Mad dogs etc.

Against many odds I did just about manage W8 R1. I haven't run for 10 days, I was going to yesterday but it was too hot. This morning I looked at the weather...

Against many odds I did just about manage W8 R1. I haven't run for 10 days, I w...

nikkiwabit

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7 r2

I completed this run this morning around a lake and not saying it wasn't hard going coz it was . But I was pleasantly surprised to find I've knocked a min +...

I completed this run this morning around a lake and not saying it wasn't hard go...

Rockette

•7 years ago

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Started today

So today I started my couch to 5k journey. I started at week 2 as have done a little running before (years ago!) Felt awake and ready for the day after. how is...

So today I started my couch to 5k journey. I started at week 2 as have done a li...

kentishbird77

•7 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

If you'd told me 3 weeks ago that I would be running 3 minutes without stopping, I'd have suggested that you were being supremely optimistic and asked for a...

If you'd told me 3 weeks ago that I would be running 3 minutes without stopping,...

TimB19

Graduate•7 years ago

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Dogs, dogs and more dogs!!!

W7R3 completed this morning with the last minute at a faster pace. Feeling good. But......all those dogs on walkies. Some it seems don't like runners. I've...

W7R3 completed this morning with the last minute at a faster pace. Feeling good....

boblit

•7 years ago

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First 5k race .. done.

I really enjoyed my first official race even though I was so nervous beforehand. I managed to get my food on point so I didn't run out of steam and ran well....

I really enjoyed my first official race even though I was so nervous beforehand....

LemonieJ

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hot and sweaty

Well I did it and I am proud of myself. W2D1 ticked off. Thank you to everyone who commented on my post after Week 1 where I was a little gutted about timings...

Well I did it and I am proud of myself. W2D1 ticked off. Thank you to everyone w...

lizzieley

•7 years ago

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W2 Hyperventilation/Breathing Issues

Hi, I liked running a lot as a young teenager and was pretty good at it, but I had to stop at age 14 due to hyperventilation. I tend to hyperventilate as soon...

Hi, I liked running a lot as a young teenager and was pretty good at it, but I h...

Aiscriim90

•7 years ago

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Tired of failing

I'm hugely over weight and turning 60 in the summer has made me realise I've probably been failing to diet and get fit for at least half my life. I'm aching...

I'm hugely over weight and turning 60 in the summer has made me realise I've pro...

Triciap

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 eludes me!

After all my talk about how fabulous my running makes me feel I have to tell you the urge to run has gone. I've had a constant headache for the last 3 days and...

After all my talk about how fabulous my running makes me feel I have to tell you...

Nozza03

Graduate•7 years ago

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GetUpnGo!

So today is W2R1 and having trouble getting off my butt to go..been decorating and gardening past couple of days n no energy for running!

So today is W2R1 and having trouble getting off my butt to go..been decorating a...

CB27LJ10

•7 years ago

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W6/R1

Phew .... that was a mission ... can't lie I wanted to stop a few times but I reminded myself I had run for 20min just two days ago.... So on I pushed slow n...

Phew .... that was a mission ... can't lie I wanted to stop a few times but I re...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Unfit and 60

I turned 60 in July so enoughs enough as they say. I'm hugely overweight, ache from head to toe and I'm tired.

I turned 60 in July so enoughs enough as they say. I'm hugely overweight, ache f...

Triciap

•7 years ago

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W6R1

Well....where do I start??? I've put a picture on but I scared myself when I saw the state of my face when I got back so I've obscured it but left a little bit...

Well....where do I start??? I've put a picture on but I scared myself when I saw...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Graduate!

Done it! Fastest pace to boot! (I did need to get back before the other half went to work, which was good motivation for speed!) Only question is now what?! I...

Done it! Fastest pace to boot! (I did need to get back before the other half wen...

Flabto5k

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting Out

Week 1 Session 2 completed and thought I'd link to the community as not really wanting to admit to having undetaken the challenge to friends just yet but...

Week 1 Session 2 completed and thought I'd link to the community as not really w...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Can't find the podcast!

Well I've been trawling through hundreds of posts for about 40 minutes now and still can't find what I'm looking for. I swear when I finished couch to 5k about...

Well I've been trawling through hundreds of posts for about 40 minutes now and s...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 completed

Who said i couldn't run for 3 mins. Killed it. So good for mind and positivity. We can do it🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Who said i couldn't run for 3 mins. Killed it. So good for mind and positivity. ...

Louedwards

•7 years ago

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W2R1

Completed w2r1. Not too bad. My right knee was a bit dodgy but I made it.

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R1

Morning! Happy sunny Bank Holiday!!! Run done! I've not had a chance to run for a week, no exercise and generally laziness set in. Felt nervous this am and I...

Morning! Happy sunny Bank Holiday!!! Run done! I've not had a chance to run for ...

louisep76

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 done and dusted , knee ...

Week 8 done and dusted , knee is feeling good today after my run so bring on week 9! Ive been following zenlabs c25k which upto now has been the same as nhs...

Week 8 done and dusted , knee is feeling good today after my run so bring on wee...

K311y33

Graduate•7 years ago

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Weekly chat 28 - 3 August

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 share...

Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's all going, Some...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running In the Rain Quest week 4- please feel free to join. 🐳☂️🌂🕶

Well here we are at week 4 of the new Quest 🕺🏽. I can't believe how quickly this one is going!! How are you all doing? I decided to call it this as we have...

Well here we are at week 4 of the new Quest 🕺🏽. I can't believe how quickly th...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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Good pair of running trainers

Hi you lovely people. Can anyone recommend a good pair of running trainers please. I'm only about to start week 2 but thought I'd better start thinking about a...

Hi you lovely people. Can anyone recommend a good pair of running trainers pleas...

Cooper79

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Bad knee stopped play

I have been having minor nigglying pain with my knee for some time but since starting C25k found it OK to run on. Then it began to hurt again to a point where...

I have been having minor nigglying pain with my knee for some time but since sta...

Rhodalewis

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

Plantar fasciitis & painful ankles/lower legs... advice needed please??

Hi, I'm loving this program and the way it's making me feel so vital, energised and positive. I believe there is a runner in me and that is nothing short of a...

Hi, I'm loving this program and the way it's making me feel so vital, energised ...

ShashHR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 day

I'm actually looking forward to my 2nd run. I used to run a lot but a painful divorce followed by completing a degree & post grad diploma whilst working full...

I'm actually looking forward to my 2nd run. I used to run a lot but a painful di...

MellyMel61

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Post W5 R3 worries

Reading a few more posts...as you do! I did, to my great amazement and joy do the 20 mins yesterday as you know, but I didn't find it easy...the 5 to 2 mins to...

Reading a few more posts...as you do! I did, to my great amazement and joy do th...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

17 Replies

W6 r1 - Squirrels, Peacocks and a rather aggressive Goose!

OK, so I'd got a bit cocky over the weekend, did some heavy grafting in the Garden on Saturday (Snuck in a glass...or two of red wine - "it's goodish for my...

OK, so I'd got a bit cocky over the weekend, did some heavy grafting in the Gard...

RunForestR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Pre week 8 run 1 😳

28 minutes doesn't seem like much more than 25 but I'm feeling worried that it might defeat me. 3 minutes is a long time in run terms. When Mr Smooth - he'll...

28 minutes doesn't seem like much more than 25 but I'm feeling worried that it m...

antet

Graduate•7 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Mad dogs etc.

W7 r2

Started today

Week 3 Run 1

Dogs, dogs and more dogs!!!

First 5k race .. done.

Hot and sweaty

W2 Hyperventilation/Breathing Issues

Tired of failing

Week 6 run 2 eludes me!

GetUpnGo!

W6/R1

Unfit and 60

W6R1

Graduate!

Starting Out

Can't find the podcast!

Week 3 run 1 completed

W2R1

W8R1

Week 8 done and dusted , knee ...

Weekly chat 28 - 3 August

Running In the Rain Quest week 4- please feel free to join. 🐳☂️🌂🕶

Good pair of running trainers

Bad knee stopped play

Plantar fasciitis & painful ankles/lower legs... advice needed please??

Week 1 run 2 day

Post W5 R3 worries

W6 r1 - Squirrels, Peacocks and a rather aggressive Goose!

Pre week 8 run 1 😳

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