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Cramp. ...ouch!

So I'm on week 4 and have completed runs 1 and 2. The second one was more successful than the first. ..but that's ok as it's all progress. The challenge I've...

So I'm on week 4 and have completed runs 1 and 2. The second one was more succes...

TGM24

•7 years ago

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And the BRAFTA* goes to...

*That is the Bra, Running and Fitness Training Award Our Host for this prestigious ceremony was to have been Stephen Fry, as he hosts almost everything, but...

*That is the Bra, Running and Fitness Training Award Our Host for this prestig...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Get the Glow!

W6R2...third time lucky! 😄 When I woke up this morning I was already mentally preparing my post along the lines of "why is this one eluding me...what am I...

W6R2...third time lucky! 😄 When I woke up this morning I was already mentally ...

Indigogirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back to it again

Well, I've had a little break over the summer holidays. Which has given me an opportunity to do my strengthening exercises for my knees. I've decided to go...

Well, I've had a little break over the summer holidays. Which has given me an op...

angel43

•7 years ago

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Couch to 5k

As a newbie I'm trying to work out how to plan the 3 runs a week. I imagine it's alternative days? With maybe a walk in between on days off? I stupidly ran for...

As a newbie I'm trying to work out how to plan the 3 runs a week. I imagine it's...

Unfitat

•7 years ago

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Run 1 done 😁

Conquered my excuses (which I am awesome at making) and nailed run 1 today. Feeling super proud and empowered (neither of which I looked panting round the...

Conquered my excuses (which I am awesome at making) and nailed run 1 today. Feel...

Dinga

•7 years ago

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Help me please

Really struggling to get past the three minute runs. Doing my warm up excercises but my calves feel like they are going to explode near the three point mark😭

Really struggling to get past the three minute runs. Doing my warm up excercises...

Debbie698

•7 years ago

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GRADUATION RUN 👩‍🎓

So happy, never in a million years did I think I would be writing this post , never mind actually getting off the couch to complete C25K but I did and I have!...

So happy, never in a million years did I think I would be writing this post , n...

MsFickle

•7 years ago

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Dr's say I have bursuitis

I WAS DIAGNOSISED 2YEARS AGO WITH BURSITIS NOT TO MENTION I HAVE OTHER ILLNESSES FIBROMYALGA HAS BEEN REALLY DIFFICULT FOR ME I FEEL SO ALONE MY FAMIKY SAYS...

I WAS DIAGNOSISED 2YEARS AGO WITH BURSITIS NOT TO MENTION I HAVE OTHER ILLNESSE...

HOOTIESLOST

•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2

The interesting (and re-assuring) thing about this programme is how the slow and steady approach really seems to work. I completed my 11th run last night and...

The interesting (and re-assuring) thing about this programme is how the slow and...

TimB19

Graduate•7 years ago

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Done it

Fitted in a run in a busy week - only 22 minutes but that is all I had time for. At least I overcame the "youreallydon'thavetime" goblins that were hiding...

Fitted in a run in a busy week - only 22 minutes but that is all I had time for....

sheps

Graduate•7 years ago

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music

Hi, i'm at the end of week 6 and as the runs gets longer i'm wondering what you guys listen to to help you through the tough times, take you mind of the pain....

Hi, i'm at the end of week 6 and as the runs gets longer i'm wondering what you ...

ellie2323

•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Hi all Quick update, just started week 4 Run1, it went really really well, and not as bad as I thought it would be, really enjoying this running programme so...

Hi all Quick update, just started week 4 Run1, it went really really well, and ...

Lesjay

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1 R3 - clumsy made a few errors!!!

Ok, so I decided to try different route today, in town when dropping kids off. So firstly I hadn't considered what to do with my phone and car keys!!! No...

Ok, so I decided to try different route today, in town when dropping kids off. ...

buddie17

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run tourism cont'd...

It is great running in a new city, even with my sense of direction, as long as I go there and back again and don't try anything clever navigation-wise. There's...

It is great running in a new city, even with my sense of direction, as long as I...

Jododds

•7 years ago

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Am I doing more harm than good?

I am 56 and have not been inactive over the years, BUT all my exercise was all gentle - yoga, pilates, swimming, walking. I'm on run 2 week of week 3. At...

I am 56 and have not been inactive over the years, BUT all my exercise was all g...

Ali238

•7 years ago

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W2R2 - still going

Should have done this run yesterday morning but lacked motivation .. I put it down to my knee needing an extra days rest! Was a bit worried about doing the...

Should have done this run yesterday morning but lacked motivation .. I put it do...

Richard7

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Penultimate run...

I've been reading your posts in silence over the last weeks - really helpful. I've ran all over the place over the summer. So penultimate run completed this...

I've been reading your posts in silence over the last weeks - really helpful. I'...

ziggyarbon

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7r2 early morning but already very hot in paxos

Quick update running family -- following the first ever run abroad on Tuesday I woke eager to go again today . Today my husband joined me too which was...

Quick update running family -- following the first ever run abroad on Tuesday I...

Wannabefit19

Graduate•7 years ago

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Loosing Weight Fast

What are some exercises I could do to loose weight fast?????

Jessv18

•7 years ago

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Week 4 in the bag! Come on legs don't fail me now!!!!!

Completed week4 (one day late but as i mentioned, alot going on atm.) Mixed feelings about this run. Frustrated at my fitness improving but muscle strength not...

Completed week4 (one day late but as i mentioned, alot going on atm.) Mixed feel...

Runningbunny

•7 years ago

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Groups starting to run in Bradford or Halifax

Hi can anyone help

Craigtimetochange

•7 years ago

1 Reply

New

Hi all new here any help is good :-)

Craigtimetochange

•7 years ago

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FIRST PARK RUN ON SATURDAY 9 SEPT - 5K

Hey lovelies, I am due to run wk 9, run 2 tomorrow, so I'm nearing the end of the podcast, yay. 😄 I am also going to my first park run on Saturday morning...

Hey lovelies, I am due to run wk 9, run 2 tomorrow, so I'm nearing the end of th...

quirkybee

Graduate•7 years ago

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back in time

Have been injured and have been back running only for a 5 weeks. My park run time is now between 32 and 34 mins with a little walk in the middle. This week I...

Have been injured and have been back running only for a 5 weeks. My park run ti...

Beccym

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK 9 : RUN 1 - It certainly can be done!! 😃

Hey lovelies Well, I wrote this post in the early hours and lost it all..... so here I go again. So I've reached the final week and can't believe I've come...

Hey lovelies Well, I wrote this post in the early hours and lost it all..... so ...

quirkybee

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Step-up.. Stepped up!

Went onto day 1 today, fair to say I am knackered! But this is further than I have run in a very long time! Feeling the aches this eve but this is only...

Went onto day 1 today, fair to say I am knackered! But this is further than I ha...

Jakezilla

•7 years ago

1 Reply

On track!!!!

Routine is actually a proper workout I am quite impressed have the speed once a week, stepping stone podcast for 30 mins and just a fun run for 30 mins. I...

Routine is actually a proper workout I am quite impressed have the speed once a ...

charthedreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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The start

Just finished my first run ,well mainly walking

Shomer499

•7 years ago

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Angry run

Won't go into any details but anger makes you run fast, very fast. Week 8 of to a flyer:)!!!

Won't go into any details but anger makes you run fast, very fast. Week 8 of to...

reluctantrunner76

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

Cramp. ...ouch!

And the BRAFTA* goes to...

Get the Glow!

Back to it again

Couch to 5k

Run 1 done 😁

Help me please

GRADUATION RUN 👩‍🎓

Dr's say I have bursuitis

Week 4 Run 2

Done it

music

Week 4 Run 1

W1 R3 - clumsy made a few errors!!!

Run tourism cont'd...

Am I doing more harm than good?

W2R2 - still going

Penultimate run...

W7r2 early morning but already very hot in paxos

Loosing Weight Fast

Week 4 in the bag! Come on legs don't fail me now!!!!!

Groups starting to run in Bradford or Halifax

New

FIRST PARK RUN ON SATURDAY 9 SEPT - 5K

back in time

WK 9 : RUN 1 - It certainly can be done!! 😃

Week 4 Step-up.. Stepped up!

On track!!!!

The start

Angry run

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