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Hi and a little help need with music if possible

Hi all. Been here a couple of weeks but have been mainly lurking and reading some of your advice and supportive posts. Aren't you a lovely bunch :) So I...

Hi all. Been here a couple of weeks but have been mainly lurking and reading so...

Chiacchierona

•7 years ago

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w5r1 done

After a rainy weekend I was able to go out and do my routine. Yesterday I had a morning with only 30 mins walk.

After a rainy weekend I was able to go out and do my routine. Yesterday I had a ...

pallende

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Graduated! 🎉🎉But what now?

I graduated on Monday. I am so proud of myself and my Mum and daughter. We did it together. I can't believe just how much we've achieved in such little time....

I graduated on Monday. I am so proud of myself and my Mum and daughter. We did i...

Endorphin

Graduate•7 years ago

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Time for new trainers!

Hi all, noob here, So, week 1 run 2 completed tonight and am loving it already (not ran since high school 30 years ago!). Anyway, what are the best trainers...

Hi all, noob here, So, week 1 run 2 completed tonight and am loving it already (...

DrBallardo

•7 years ago

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Time for my speech...

...actually I will spare you all. I'm feeling really happy after completing the programme yesterday! Set some personal records along the way (Thank you...

...actually I will spare you all. I'm feeling really happy after completing the...

Langley-Loper

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Confused.com

Well evening to you all. I'm completely new to this registered a couple of years ago but didn't start the programme but back now having sent the son off to uni...

Well evening to you all. I'm completely new to this registered a couple of years...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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Answers on a postcard...

So sitting here still fighting off this pesky virus...i was thinking...how lush it would be if we could pick & choose who is encouraging us along on this...

So sitting here still fighting off this pesky virus...i was thinking...how lush ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Advice on breathing techniques please !

Just successfully started week 4, and notice that I struggle to get my breathing under control. I’m ok, but need advice. I tend to mouth breath too as my nose...

Just successfully started week 4, and notice that I struggle to get my breathing...

DBlou

•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3

After last run took advice from all the posts here and had few days off then smashed tonight’s run👍 From previous post didn’t take the rest day in between,...

After last run took advice from all the posts here and had few days off then sma...

Mikemelly

•7 years ago

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Graduation run #2

New top ✅ new pants ✅ new (reflective) armband ✅ 30 minutes ✅ 5k ❎....not quite, I’m trying, I’m trying my best, honest I am....I passed a friend tonight after...

New top ✅ new pants ✅ new (reflective) armband ✅ 30 minutes ✅ 5k ❎....not quite,...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 in the bag

Never ever ever did I think I’d get to this point. This running malarkey really is addictive. Tonight was one of my worst runs and I didn’t really enjoy it...

Never ever ever did I think I’d get to this point. This running malarkey really...

helzhicks71

Graduate•7 years ago

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Does Michael Johnson ever give a countdown at end of run?

Some time ago I completed the programme listening to Laura. She helpfully gave a 30 sec warning at the end of a run, just enough time for me to feel like...

Some time ago I completed the programme listening to Laura. She helpfully gave a...

Andrea_P

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Please forgive me. I see lots ...

Please forgive me. I see lots of very inspiring runners on here discussing “park runs” I have absolutely no idea what this means. Please can someone explain....

Please forgive me. I see lots of very inspiring runners on here discussing “park...

Kippinsimpson

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Braces Needed With These Running Leggings

Evening All, After 3 rest days I decided to brave the Week 8 Run 1 tonight. I'd already taken the pup for a good walk so he could be left at home guilt free...

Evening All, After 3 rest days I decided to brave the Week 8 Run 1 tonight. I'd...

J9_54

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

Wk1 run 2

Well did it again and chuffed to bits, had to force myself out of the door but daughter and dog came and I met them towards the end of the time. I will do...

Well did it again and chuffed to bits, had to force myself out of the door but d...

Kazzybe

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R3

Well bye bye week 4 and a big hello to week 5, I'll be meeting and greeting you tomorrow evening - 😬. I'm also bidding farewell to Jo for a while as I've...

Well bye bye week 4 and a big hello to week 5, I'll be meeting and greeting you ...

Sadiemac

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Fifitat50 No longer a run virgin

Just completed my very first run, can't believe at the age of 51.5 I was able to complete it. Thought bits might fall off half way round!

Just completed my very first run, can't believe at the age of 51.5 I was able to...

Fifitat50

Graduate•7 years ago

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The feet of a runner?

Well, R1 and R2 of W9 both done. A bit faster and further with each run although a long way off 5K. Running for 30 mins - me. - who'd have thought. My...

Well, R1 and R2 of W9 both done. A bit faster and further with each run althoug...

Ianson

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

Week 3 Run 2....YAY!!!!

I don't want to count my chickens too early, but I found that run the easiest so far, despite after the first 90 second run my ipod just stopped, so started it...

I don't want to count my chickens too early, but I found that run the easiest so...

WendyACJ

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Week 6 - R2

Well, I never thought I'd get this far Every run is more enjoyable and I think that's just because each time I do it I surprise myself in what I can manage!...

Well, I never thought I'd get this far Every run is more enjoyable and I think ...

hilsry

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

I LOVE this programme!

Just finished W7R1 and I feel better than ever. Someone said in a post that it would change my life. It certainly has! Thank you C25K 😄

Just finished W7R1 and I feel better than ever. Someone said in a post that it w...

Branners12

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

Week 8 Run 1

That's better. Run 3 of Week 7 was a real struggle. Basics forgotten, too quick initially, lack of water before I ran. Everything went wrong-but my fault and...

That's better. Run 3 of Week 7 was a real struggle. Basics forgotten, too quic...

TimB19

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Help!!!!

Week 8 run 1 on Monday was tough....but I got through it, but tonight which was run 2 was utterly horrific.....got to 14 minutes and just couldn't go any...

Week 8 run 1 on Monday was tough....but I got through it, but tonight which was ...

JJnicmum

Graduate•7 years ago

19 Replies

Week 2 done!

well that's was the 3rd run of week 2 and far less windy this time. Really quite pleased with myself considering my bad start just 2 weeks ago. On to week 3 on...

well that's was the 3rd run of week 2 and far less windy this time. Really quite...

zobles

•7 years ago

9 Replies

First 5k after a month break

Well I graduated about 2 months ago then stopped runnin a month ago. Well now I'm back into the swing of it and have done 5k in 45 min 22 sec. Its really slow...

Well I graduated about 2 months ago then stopped runnin a month ago. Well now I'...

emliche

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Oh silly me

Feeling my age today. My lower back has been hurting for a few days now but I thought I’d complete week 7 and shake it off with a good 25 minute run. All well...

Feeling my age today. My lower back has been hurting for a few days now but I th...

Tomstevenson63

•7 years ago

9 Replies

My wife said she never thought she'd see the day ...

... I started running! OK. I'm on week two of C25K. I'm 45 and recently had a bit of an epiphany and decided that I needed to get fitter. I'm one of those...

... I started running! OK. I'm on week two of C25K. I'm 45 and recently had a ...

Midriff_Crisis

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Feeling good

Just done W4R2 followed by a 90 minute yoga class. Did this the other way round on Monday but this was better- stretching and relaxing after the run has left...

Just done W4R2 followed by a 90 minute yoga class. Did this the other way round ...

Renidragas

•7 years ago

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Week5 run 2

Well after a very busy morning which ended up with me tripping right over in the street (walking too fast, carrying too many things, mind racing ahead) got to...

Well after a very busy morning which ended up with me tripping right over in the...

FlossnCharlie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Second time around...

First did C25k about 4 years ago. Completed, joined local running club and regularly ran 5k. My goal was to be fit by 60, which I achieved, losing about 3...

First did C25k about 4 years ago. Completed, joined local running club and regul...

Alichalli

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

Hi and a little help need with music if possible

w5r1 done

Graduated! 🎉🎉But what now?

Time for new trainers!

Time for my speech...

Confused.com

Answers on a postcard...

Advice on breathing techniques please !

Week 7 Run 3

Graduation run #2

Week 8 Run 1 in the bag

Does Michael Johnson ever give a countdown at end of run?

Please forgive me. I see lots ...

Braces Needed With These Running Leggings

Wk1 run 2

W4R3

Fifitat50 No longer a run virgin

The feet of a runner?

Week 3 Run 2....YAY!!!!

Week 6 - R2

I LOVE this programme!

Week 8 Run 1

Help!!!!

Week 2 done!

First 5k after a month break

Oh silly me

My wife said she never thought she'd see the day ...

Feeling good

Week5 run 2

Second time around...

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