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I'm Back ... I've Moved ... I've Been For a Run!

After a month's absence - of both being on here and also running - we have FINALLY completed our house move from suburban Herts to rural Norfolk. It has taken...

After a month's absence - of both being on here and also running - we have FINAL...

Nobbywatts

Graduate•7 years ago

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Who would do the ideal alternative voice app for 5k?

Just an idea taken from the earlier post about voice apps, I don't use them but I might do if it were a comedian or someone other than Johnson or an athlete -...

Just an idea taken from the earlier post about voice apps, I don't use them but ...

DawnRun

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

Had a few days away in Córdoba so hadn’t done any running for 5 days, pleased to say today went well, fearful that my running is perhaps little more than fast...

Had a few days away in Córdoba so hadn’t done any running for 5 days, pleased to...

TBJFB

•7 years ago

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Longer runs......finding it hard!

Just completed W7 R3 and Now I’m into the longer runs I find I’m really aching! My legs and back are so achey the next day....stiff and painful enough to wake...

Just completed W7 R3 and Now I’m into the longer runs I find I’m really aching! ...

Mazzy106

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Voice coach in app

Who did u choose as your voice coach in the app? im leaning towards Jo Whiley as she has a calming voice! I'm starting again coach to 5k

Who did u choose as your voice coach in the app? im leaning towards Jo Whiley as...

Hazelorraine79

•7 years ago

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Given up......now a Phoenix

I must say I was shocked by some peoples responses to my dilema of having lost all enthusiasm for running. In fact some were down right insulting, others...

I must say I was shocked by some peoples responses to my dilema of having lost a...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

All I can say today is ouch! Firstly, when Michael spoke up and told me I was only half way through that first 5 minute run, I shouted at him! Then only 90...

All I can say today is ouch! Firstly, when Michael spoke up and told me I was on...

PilgrimSoldier

•7 years ago

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W9R1 5k achieved 😀

Was intending to run tomorrow but after seeing the beautiful sunshine this morning, I thought let’s go for it! After the disappointment of failed technology on...

Was intending to run tomorrow but after seeing the beautiful sunshine this morni...

TedG

Graduate•7 years ago

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Anyone else?

I dont like running down hill even if its just a slight hill because it feels like i am cheating!!!anyone else feel like that or is it just me thats a bit odd...

I dont like running down hill even if its just a slight hill because it feels li...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W9R3......get in !!

What a beautiful day to complete the pod cast (thanks #jowhiley) Nine weeks ago it was not going to happen remember I'm not a runner well I am now so much so...

What a beautiful day to complete the pod cast (thanks #jowhiley) Nine weeks ago...

CJmat100

Graduate•7 years ago

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Slow and Steady

Today I finally managed to run a complete 5k distance without any walking. Made sure I heeded the slow and steady advice. Although slower than my last parkrun...

Today I finally managed to run a complete 5k distance without any walking. Made ...

neddytime

Graduate•7 years ago

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First ‘run’ in over 3 weeks 😬

So turns out I’m far better at talking myself out of running than I am at talking myself into going out! It’s to cold, it’s to wet, it’s to dark, I don’t have...

So turns out I’m far better at talking myself out of running than I am at talkin...

Lauralou24

•7 years ago

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Week 4 running the gauntlet of over 'friendly' dogs

Well run 2 was exciting today. After a very late night out on Saturday I wondered if I'd just roll over and cry during today's run. But undeterred by the...

Well run 2 was exciting today. After a very late night out on Saturday I wondere...

Moomomop

Graduate•7 years ago

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Three weeks off

It has been three weeks ago since I finish week 7 runs. As needs to recover after an injury and seeing Physio a few time. Not sure if I could go straight to...

It has been three weeks ago since I finish week 7 runs. As needs to recover afte...

Oor_P

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 and I'm rudolph

Hello C25Kers! On Friday, after my week 8 run and then a day at work, I cooked dinner and proceeded to climb into bed for the weekend, nourished only by the...

Hello C25Kers! On Friday, after my week 8 run and then a day at work, I cooked d...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•7 years ago

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Still running, but life and weather get in the way :)

Hello lovely runners, I've not posted for a little bit, so I thought I should probably post a bit of a progress update. Don't worry, I am still running! Not...

Hello lovely runners, I've not posted for a little bit, so I thought I should p...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Finally made it!!

There was always something which prevented me from running three times per week and therefore kept going back to 're-run' previous weeks to 'get me back...

There was always something which prevented me from running three times per week ...

Coolrunning1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just starting couch to 5k

Hi, I’m new to running, never run a step in my life but always wanted to. There’s a fun running club not far from me but I want to be a lot fitter before I...

Hi, I’m new to running, never run a step in my life but always wanted to. There’...

Miffylou

Graduate•7 years ago

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broke my duck in early morning "style"

Hadn't been out in 8 days, each day having the argument: "go for a run!" "too much work/housework" / "too down" "it'll make you more productive later, you know...

Hadn't been out in 8 days, each day having the argument: "go for a run!" "too mu...

icklegui

Graduate•7 years ago

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C25k final run week 9 ..... I’m a graduate 👨‍🎓🏁🏃‍♀️😀

Set out on a dry clear day at 5.45am this morning for my final run. My running legs decided to make an appearance and I had a fantastic last run even sprinted...

Set out on a dry clear day at 5.45am this morning for my final run. My running l...

Amarigue1976

Graduate•7 years ago

28 Replies

W6R3 Bit of a wobble ... comfortable or just surviving?

Hello everyone, This is my first post, but I confess I have been lurking for some time (so thank you for all the support and encouragement I have already felt...

Hello everyone, This is my first post, but I confess I have been lurking for som...

Herbal-T

Graduate•7 years ago

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First post grad run!!! DONE!

What a lovely evening it was for a run! I have had to give up on my “not running in the dark” simply because it gets dark here around 4:45-5 and it’s...

What a lovely evening it was for a run! I have had to give up on my “not running...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•7 years ago

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Exercise for your rest day

😂 it sounds dreadful but it is very easy 😂

nhs2015

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running with a friend

W6R2 done. My friend who used to run a lot came with me and it was very enjoyable. Although she said I run like a prancing pony? 😊

W6R2 done. My friend who used to run a lot came with me and it was very enjoyabl...

Susieq174

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

Just Starting

Hi all looking for tips started this week after trying it 5 yrs ago but previously have suffered from shin splints really really bad causing me to give up...

Hi all looking for tips started this week after trying it 5 yrs ago but previous...

stu12050

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Advice required

Completed week 7 three weeks ago then had back and hip problems meaning I didn’t continue to week 8,my question is do I jump straight back into week 8 or build...

Completed week 7 three weeks ago then had back and hip problems meaning I didn’t...

tonywright

•7 years ago

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Week 9 r 1

Ran my first run of week 9 this evening : my first 30 mins ! Went well and enjoyed it but my knees are hurting a bit. Any helpful hints for achy knees - it...

Ran my first run of week 9 this evening : my first 30 mins ! Went well and enjoy...

bsimonuk

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Party, Pastry and Prosecco

After finding my Mojo last Monday I then got back to the gym on Tuesday. Unfortunately my enthusiasm meant that I may have overdone the squats, lunges, leg...

After finding my Mojo last Monday I then got back to the gym on Tuesday. Unfortu...

Razouski

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Pre-breakfast trot

Early morning 5k run beside the beach at Frankston before the sun comes out and the temperature rises. Love running on boardwalks- so bouncy!

Early morning 5k run beside the beach at Frankston before the sun comes out and ...

KatyKaycd

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduated 🏃🏃🏃🏃

Done and dusted . Done my week9run 3 tonight . I set of and ran 5k instead of the 30 mins . I now have a park run under my belt (last Saturday )which I must...

Done and dusted . Done my week9run 3 tonight . I set of and ran 5k instead of th...

FatBoyBaz

•7 years ago

28 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

I'm Back ... I've Moved ... I've Been For a Run!

Who would do the ideal alternative voice app for 5k?

Week 5 run 1

Longer runs......finding it hard!

Voice coach in app

Given up......now a Phoenix

Week 4 Run 1

W9R1 5k achieved 😀

Anyone else?

W9R3......get in !!

Slow and Steady

First ‘run’ in over 3 weeks 😬

Week 4 running the gauntlet of over 'friendly' dogs

Three weeks off

Week 8 and I'm rudolph

Still running, but life and weather get in the way :)

Finally made it!!

Just starting couch to 5k

broke my duck in early morning "style"

C25k final run week 9 ..... I’m a graduate 👨‍🎓🏁🏃‍♀️😀

W6R3 Bit of a wobble ... comfortable or just surviving?

First post grad run!!! DONE!

Exercise for your rest day

Running with a friend

Just Starting

Advice required

Week 9 r 1

Party, Pastry and Prosecco

Pre-breakfast trot

Graduated 🏃🏃🏃🏃

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