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I’ve only done and done it!!!

Well my lovely running family...I am proud to say I have done my last run of the programme this morning!!! And I have just phoned the drop zone....and my...

Well my lovely running family...I am proud to say I have done my last run of the...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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What am I doing

61 years old overweight. Did my first run week one yesterday. Am I mad?

revrock

Graduate•7 years ago

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Thank heavens I have you guys...

...for support, as right now I feel like I am getting none in "real" life. This morning I had my week 5 run 1 planned, and I was looking forward to it. Woke up...

...for support, as right now I feel like I am getting none in "real" life. This ...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk5R3 - OMG I did it!!! :-)

I was feeling slightly apprehensive about the 20 min run today but I did it! I read all the advice on here and convinced myself that my body was ready. I took...

I was feeling slightly apprehensive about the 20 min run today but I did it! I r...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Back home from hols 😩 W4R2

Well back from sunny Greece and back to rainy Britain . Completed run this morning boy it was hard but I've done my best . W4R2 ✔️ Not sure if I'll have the...

Well back from sunny Greece and back to rainy Britain . Completed run this morni...

Nursebeverley

•7 years ago

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Should pay more attention wk3r1

Just finished w3r1, and wasn't as bad as I'd thought. But...I should listen better to Sarah. After the first 3 min walk, I thought it was another 3 min...

Just finished w3r1, and wasn't as bad as I'd thought. But...I should listen bett...

bilbobaggins303

Graduate•7 years ago

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lollipop916

Thank you for today's e mail.I have been persevering after sickness.Finish week 7 today and have done two park runs but will not do another until I finish in...

Thank you for today's e mail.I have been persevering after sickness.Finish week ...

Lollipop916

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2r2

Ok so further to my last post regarding shin splints yesterday I replaced my old running shoes and the pain has all but disappeared. Thanks to everyone for the...

Ok so further to my last post regarding shin splints yesterday I replaced my old...

Pennyj66

•7 years ago

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W5R1 done!

Just completed W5R1 and saw this beauty whilst doing so!

kentishbird77

•7 years ago

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Wk6r1

I was actually excited to do this run and woke up early . Well Wk6R1 is done , I expected it to be a breeze after the 20 minute of Wk5R3 after which I had felt...

I was actually excited to do this run and woke up early . Well Wk6R1 is done , I...

Nemota

Graduate•7 years ago

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Park Run Pending .....eeeek

My very last 9wk run today and I'm doing it at very first Park Run! I'd like to say I'm looking forward to it but that'd be a lie!! Very nervous!! I've even...

My very last 9wk run today and I'm doing it at very first Park Run! I'd like to ...

Chilled28

Graduate•7 years ago

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Over pronation

I'm 9 weeks in to C25K and started getting mild pain in left ankle and inside lower leg. I'm confident it's over pronation. Am I okay to continue to run whilst...

I'm 9 weeks in to C25K and started getting mild pain in left ankle and inside lo...

MancNewbie

•7 years ago

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Here goes

For the first time I'm really struggling to lose weight despite reducing my calorie intake. At 47 I'm thinking it's an hormonal issue and recognise I need to...

For the first time I'm really struggling to lose weight despite reducing my calo...

JHoop

•7 years ago

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Dilemma...

So, Hubby has just announced he's having the day off on Monday & although I like it when he has random days off this one has scuppered my Monday run...which...

So, Hubby has just announced he's having the day off on Monday & although I like...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 3

Still going! Yay! Actually felt like I could keep going at the end - which is always a plus on the last run before a new week. Wk 5 run 1 doesn't look too...

Still going! Yay! Actually felt like I could keep going at the end - which is al...

Ashleev

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 done!

Yay totally rocked it! Not sure if I ought to be picking the pace up a bit? Is there a right or wrong on how tired I should be after perhaps?

Yay totally rocked it! Not sure if I ought to be picking the pace up a bit? Is t...

Mumof2lauralou

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Knee pain

Hi my name is Jo and I'm a 48 year old complete newbie to running. Completed 1st week with absolutely no problems. Did a charity walk up a steep hill at the...

Hi my name is Jo and I'm a 48 year old complete newbie to running. Completed 1st...

Jojomc1

•7 years ago

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Week 3 done and dusted

Did run 3 when I got home from work, knee still feeling fine :) A bit apprehensive about the week 4 runs now! Paths are starting to get quite muddy too and the...

Did run 3 when I got home from work, knee still feeling fine :) A bit apprehensi...

Thecko

Graduate•7 years ago

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I'm not dead!

I know, I know, I've been horribly absent but along with wedding stuff, Hubby-to-Be and I moved into our own place and I started a new job. So nothing but...

I know, I know, I've been horribly absent but along with wedding stuff, Hubby-to...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•7 years ago

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That's it then

That's it then, W9R3 done!! What a trip the last 9 weeks has been, who knew from those early struggling to go 60 seconds I'd be going for 30 minutes...what a...

That's it then, W9R3 done!! What a trip the last 9 weeks has been, who knew from...

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run or rest

Hi, I've got through all 9 weeks pretty pain free but now I've started To get sore just above my left knee in my quad muscle. It doesn't hurt all the time and...

Hi, I've got through all 9 weeks pretty pain free but now I've started To get so...

reluctantrunner76

Graduate•7 years ago

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Making time for exercise

On my second run of the 1st week. 2nd run felt a little easier, but finding it difficult to fit it around shifts.

On my second run of the 1st week. 2nd run felt a little easier, but finding it ...

Dee21

•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3

I have done it, I am still alive!!!! At the start I felt like I would not be able to do it, but I did. Feel a wee bit proud of myself

I have done it, I am still alive!!!! At the start I felt like I would not be abl...

WendyACJ

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Newbie - Hoping To get To 5k

Hi Everyone, Am a 55 year old male that has the smoking habit. Wanting to get up and going with some help from other starters and vets here if I can Anthony

Hi Everyone, Am a 55 year old male that has the smoking habit. Wanting to get up...

Becsant

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Back in the saddle tomorrow !

Hi guys on week 2, but missed run 1 on Wednesday night due to an infected wisdom tooth. Usually do a Friday morning with a mate, but decided to be cautious....

Hi guys on week 2, but missed run 1 on Wednesday night due to an infected wisdom...

DBlou

•7 years ago

5 Replies

I've only gone and done it!

I've graduated and it wasn't quite like it was going to be in my head at the beginning of the week! I was supposed to finish on Wednesday and I was going to...

I've graduated and it wasn't quite like it was going to be in my head at the beg...

Purplerunningduck

Graduate•7 years ago

16 Replies

W3R2 Treadmill?

Just finished WK3R2, and have a question. I run on a treadmill, I have a reason, I have MS and my balance is very bad. I have a support bar near me when I am...

Just finished WK3R2, and have a question. I run on a treadmill, I have a reason,...

Jazznblues

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Grateful

I am so grateful for the support that is offered on here, actually makes me quite emotional. I wish I had this kind of support in other areas of my life. I am...

I am so grateful for the support that is offered on here, actually makes me quit...

Seanjack

Graduate•7 years ago

24 Replies

Tired and don't want to run today...

But did anyway and smashed my pb by a minute 💪 Yey! I graduated on 3rd September and my first 5k was a week later at just over 37mins, determined to get 30min...

But did anyway and smashed my pb by a minute 💪 Yey! I graduated on 3rd Septembe...

MagicandCastles

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

Fun in the dark

It's taken me a while to acclimatise but I've remembered just how much I love running at this time of year... It's lovely and cool The leaves are turning...

It's taken me a while to acclimatise but I've remembered just how much I love ru...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

I’ve only done and done it!!!

What am I doing

Thank heavens I have you guys...

Wk5R3 - OMG I did it!!! :-)

Back home from hols 😩 W4R2

Should pay more attention wk3r1

lollipop916

W2r2

W5R1 done!

Wk6r1

Park Run Pending .....eeeek

Over pronation

Here goes

Dilemma...

Week 4 run 3

Week 2 run 1 done!

Knee pain

Week 3 done and dusted

I'm not dead!

That's it then

Run or rest

Making time for exercise

Week 1 Run 3

Newbie - Hoping To get To 5k

Back in the saddle tomorrow !

I've only gone and done it!

W3R2 Treadmill?

Grateful

Tired and don't want to run today...

Fun in the dark

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