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Only gone and done it 😂

Today I completed my graduation run. After losing 5 stone since January I embarked on C25K to see could I build up my fitness and stamina. I can honestly say...

Today I completed my graduation run. After losing 5 stone since January I embar...

raf_is_now_a_runner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Treadmill runners?

Any other treadmill runners? I'm not brave enough to run in public or fit enough 😬 So I'm doing all my runs at home on my treadmill

Any other treadmill runners? I'm not brave enough to run in public or fit enough...

LisaTatt

•7 years ago

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It could be time to say goodbye to my trusty Asics

The treads are heavily worn and they've noticeably lost their spring. I did a run on the treadmill today and had some pain reminiscent of shin splints that...

The treads are heavily worn and they've noticeably lost their spring. I did a ru...

Cliff_H

Graduate•7 years ago

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Argh!!! What have I let myself in for?

Hi, I am 51 and never even run for a bus, but through some very sad events regarding some family friends I have been roped into doing a marathon next year. So...

Hi, I am 51 and never even run for a bus, but through some very sad events regar...

WendyACJ

•7 years ago

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Waterproof running jacket?

Can anyone recommend a waterproof running jacket that's still light to wear? All I can find are showerproof ones but given that I live in Scotland, it needs to...

Can anyone recommend a waterproof running jacket that's still light to wear? All...

Sarah_lou18

Graduate•7 years ago

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First run in the rain!

After a total of 80 runs since I started C25k in February I have just run in the rain for the first time! ... and then only for about 5 mins so not long enough...

After a total of 80 runs since I started C25k in February I have just run in the...

Wizziewood

•7 years ago

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W5R1 completed

I only went and did it. Now for run 2 on Wednesday. Any advice would be much appreciated.

I only went and did it. Now for run 2 on Wednesday. Any advice would be much a...

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

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Day 1 Run 1

Out early before the temperature went up too high and OMG I done it! Legs like jelly by the time I got back up the hill and please don't shout but I have to go...

Out early before the temperature went up too high and OMG I done it! Legs like j...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Is this for me?

Ok so I'm female,57, got high blood pressure and need to change my lifestyle I've never run before but I swim quite a bit should I do this or not?

Ok so I'm female,57, got high blood pressure and need to change my lifestyle I'v...

Jaykayess

•7 years ago

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W9r1 - Monday Bl@:%dy Monday

So as I misappropriated the lyrics from U2's classic as I was running I thought it appropriate to use it in my headline. Day got off in a bad way - after an...

So as I misappropriated the lyrics from U2's classic as I was running I thought ...

RunForestR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Misty morning - one for the bucket list

So it was W6R2 this morning. Last night was also the last full night (flying home this evening) so a few craft beers were 'sampled'. My legs were like lead...

So it was W6R2 this morning. Last night was also the last full night (flying ho...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week... (wait for it...) 9 😮 run 1 - MJ's goodbye

Good afternoon. So as I'm working from home I took the opportunity to go out at lunch. Didn't want to dwell on the first 30 minute run too much. I did a route...

Good afternoon. So as I'm working from home I took the opportunity to go out at ...

MrsT82

•7 years ago

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NO! NO! NO!

Really am trying, haven't even done week one properly after 3 rubs and now life wants to get in the way...am determined to get my work out the way and get back...

Really am trying, haven't even done week one properly after 3 rubs and now life ...

E-Clair

•7 years ago

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Run with a view W5 R3

I was so excited last night because today was the 20 minute run of W5. It felt like a waiting for Santa-exam combo! I took it slowly & steadily and at the end...

I was so excited last night because today was the 20 minute run of W5. It felt l...

GrannyO

Graduate•7 years ago

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OMG I did it! c25k day 1 week 1

I posted online earlier asking if I should go for it at my age 49 and fat, and the responce was swift and concise, go for it. So I put my trainers on and went...

I posted online earlier asking if I should go for it at my age 49 and fat, and t...

kwasminator

•7 years ago

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W1r2

Yay! I did it again and this time I went a bit further and pace was quicker. I was looking forward to doing it and I honestly enjoyed it.

Yay! I did it again and this time I went a bit further and pace was quicker. I w...

BeattieBF

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 3. Did it! Can stop lurking now!

I've been a lurker on here since week 1. I have replied to a few people and liked comments but thought I would never get to week 5 run 3 so didn't want to...

I've been a lurker on here since week 1. I have replied to a few people and like...

Alibi23

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Week8

Hi everyone, I haven't posted on here before as I didn't realise this was here! I'm about to start W8R1 and I'm feeling like I've lost my motivation to do it...

Hi everyone, I haven't posted on here before as I didn't realise this was here!...

Mscott1979

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Week 9 run 3 done🎉

After a week of no running, as I was on holiday and didn't fancy running on the twisty, narrow Cornish road with those high stone walls each side, I went out...

After a week of no running, as I was on holiday and didn't fancy running on the ...

alpacagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4

After 6 attempts I have finally managed to do one of the Week 4 runs. I am not one of the younger runners and really did start from the couch! Really pleased...

After 6 attempts I have finally managed to do one of the Week 4 runs. I am not o...

Lorraine3

Graduate•7 years ago

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Post Holiday!

I ran perfectly over my two week holiday, but now I am home I just cannot get the motivation 😕

I ran perfectly over my two week holiday, but now I am home I just cannot get th...

FinallyActiveAgain

•7 years ago

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Can an overweight 49 yr old man do c25k???

I'm not really sure if this plan is any good for me??? I'm wanting to start c25k, but i'm a bit concerned that i'm too old and overweight to do it safely. I'm...

I'm not really sure if this plan is any good for me??? I'm wanting to start c25k...

kwasminator

•7 years ago

19 Replies

W8r2

Just got back from this run....I'm starting to feel like a bit of a fraud...yes I've done the run but I am absolutely cream crackered...surely, by now, I...

Just got back from this run....I'm starting to feel like a bit of a fraud...yes ...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

55 Replies

Running for the 1st time

Hi all, I'm just here to link up with like minded people. My fitness is nil and in my middle 40's I thought I best do something about it. I'm only on week...

Hi all, I'm just here to link up with like minded people. My fitness is nil and...

Running-mam

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Wk1 run 3

Was hard today - but it's warm out - anyone extended wk1 ? I am thinking about doing another 2 wk1 runs ...

Was hard today - but it's warm out - anyone extended wk1 ? I am thinking about d...

Djraw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Notice to Questers

Hi there, I know you will be looking for the New quest today but we are making a few very little changes. The quest has always been open only to Graduates and...

Hi there, I know you will be looking for the New quest today but we are making a...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1- shattered!

I headed out yesterday full of enthusiasm - finished the run with exploding lungs! I really struggled (especially with the middle 5 minutes). For the first...

I headed out yesterday full of enthusiasm - finished the run with exploding lung...

EmC25K

Graduate•7 years ago

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That's that then!

Job done, time to put my feet up now. What next?

reluctantrunner76

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

No run for me this week boo hoo

On Friday I injured my leg and have bruising and pulled muscle. I fell over my daughters suitcase on the way to the train station for our weekend away. Have...

On Friday I injured my leg and have bruising and pulled muscle. I fell over my d...

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

W1r3 nailed it 😁

Good morning everyone!! Well after a rocky start and some great advice later I have completed week 1 and feeling great I lost 4lb this week it's just falling...

Good morning everyone!! Well after a rocky start and some great advice later I h...

xleighx

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

Only gone and done it 😂

Treadmill runners?

It could be time to say goodbye to my trusty Asics

Argh!!! What have I let myself in for?

Waterproof running jacket?

First run in the rain!

W5R1 completed

Day 1 Run 1

Is this for me?

W9r1 - Monday Bl@:%dy Monday

Misty morning - one for the bucket list

Week... (wait for it...) 9 😮 run 1 - MJ's goodbye

NO! NO! NO!

Run with a view W5 R3

OMG I did it! c25k day 1 week 1

W1r2

Week 5 run 3. Did it! Can stop lurking now!

Week8

Week 9 run 3 done🎉

Week 4

Post Holiday!

Can an overweight 49 yr old man do c25k???

W8r2

Running for the 1st time

Wk1 run 3

Notice to Questers

Week 5 Run 1- shattered!

That's that then!

No run for me this week boo hoo

W1r3 nailed it 😁

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