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Odd post but!

I have realised over recent weeks that the majority of members/runners on here are of the female variety or so it appears, further to this the majority of...

I have realised over recent weeks that the majority of members/runners on here a...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1R1: first post-partum run and, to my delighted surprise, I didn't wee myself.

And none of my organs fell out into the mud. And schlepping about with the baby in the sling seems to have made me fitter than I realised because at the end of...

And none of my organs fell out into the mud. And schlepping about with the baby ...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 goodbye, it was great but I have a new week now

Great 28 min run today, watching a couple of funny dogs on a walk sit in a puddle! Brr but I felt warm at the end Thank you for your contribution week 8 x

Great 28 min run today, watching a couple of funny dogs on a walk sit in a puddl...

Antmusic

Graduate•7 years ago

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Revising my strategy.

So I done my W3R1 a few days ago and it seemed to go excellently, but the day after, both of the compromised ligaments in my ankle were inflamed so ... that's...

So I done my W3R1 a few days ago and it seemed to go excellently, but the day af...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Great afternoon run

Set off without music or cues. Did have to walk for a couple of short spells but had a lovely run down my daylight lane and out to the fields. Bracing but at...

Set off without music or cues. Did have to walk for a couple of short spells but...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•7 years ago

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How to graduate?

So I’ve completed the C25k programme. How do I become a graduate?

LdeP

•7 years ago

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Wk9Run1 😀 Conquering a failed run!

So, two weeks ago, I attempted my first 25 minute run. I had gone to the local woods, Wendover, a beautiful area, but part of the Chilterns hills. My Stepdad,...

So, two weeks ago, I attempted my first 25 minute run. I had gone to the local w...

Snodi

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bring on W7,R1!!

Finished week 6 this morning - toxic 10 was awful but as soon as my breathing settled and my legs realised what was happening it all came together 🎉 Can’t...

Finished week 6 this morning - toxic 10 was awful but as soon as my breathing se...

Nellie257

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

Flipping freezing at 8 this morning, but got through the run no problem. Then did some Xmas shopping in town. So now I've got a sore left knee. Aching right on...

Flipping freezing at 8 this morning, but got through the run no problem. Then di...

Lizzj

•7 years ago

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wow, first run Week 4.

I am always a bit anxious at the beginning of a new week and this week even more so. The only difficulty was that I had to run up the only hill on my usual...

I am always a bit anxious at the beginning of a new week and this week even more...

p1M2l3

•7 years ago

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OMG. I actually did it!!!!

Feeling very smug. Just done day one of week 2 and actually did it as prescribed. I’d said to my husband/running companion/water bottle carrier, that I would...

Feeling very smug. Just done day one of week 2 and actually did it as prescribe...

KirstyLou132

•7 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3 DONE

It was back to running on muddy country lanes for today's run and I found it difficult to keep my feet and find a decent rhythm. However I persevered and...

It was back to running on muddy country lanes for today's run and I found it dif...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wowser!!

Pleased doesn't do it justice! Completed my first 5k today, 5.14 to be exact 😝! And even better could have kept going, was actually jogging along having a...

Pleased doesn't do it justice! Completed my first 5k today, 5.14 to be exact 😝!...

Br0ughd3rg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yay, yay, yaaay, 1st 5kaaay!!!

Couldn't resist a bit of celebratory rhyme! So my first 5k in a slow steady 46.35 mins including warm up walk - post grad R2 😀 - amazed. Additional first...

Couldn't resist a bit of celebratory rhyme! So my first 5k in a slow steady 46.3...

Elfe5

Graduate•7 years ago

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Post Run Stretches

What does everyone do for stretching afterwards? My legs become really stiff and I’m not sure the best way to loosen them?

What does everyone do for stretching afterwards? My legs become really stiff and...

aw1912

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 done

Ventured out this morning determined to complete week 5 and not panic about the 20 min run time. I was a little nervous but focusing on the mantra of "trust...

Ventured out this morning determined to complete week 5 and not panic about the ...

RAnselm

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 Done

Run 2 of this week is complete! I had football this morning so I was a bit weary of going out but I did it! My last 3 minute Run was tough again but that could...

Run 2 of this week is complete! I had football this morning so I was a bit weary...

aw1912

•7 years ago

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music and the podcast

Hi guys, I am due to start the couch to 5K hopefully tomorrow. my question is, if I have the podcast on am I able to listen to music on my phone and also does...

Hi guys, I am due to start the couch to 5K hopefully tomorrow. my question is, i...

kezza2008

Graduate•7 years ago

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Finally!

It’s taken me a lot longer than 9 weeks (had to take 3 weeks off because of injury and being a single parent has meant I’ve only been able to run once or twice...

It’s taken me a lot longer than 9 weeks (had to take 3 weeks off because of inju...

Teacherm

Graduate•7 years ago

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Post-grad Adventures!

Good morning! So. I graduated a month ago, and have been getting out and enjoying around 3 runs a week of about 30 mins (sometimes a few mins longer when I...

Good morning! So. I graduated a month ago, and have been getting out and enjoyin...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R3 Not happy 😡

Set off at 9am, blimey it was cold, still frost about. After the warm up, I started Runkeeper on my watch and set off on my intended 5k. It was a bit slippery...

Set off at 9am, blimey it was cold, still frost about. After the warm up, I star...

TedG

Graduate•7 years ago

19 Replies

Week 5 Run 3

Hi, just joined this group to get hints and tips to keep me going. I am doing the programme in the gym on a treadmill as I work full time and don’t fancy...

Hi, just joined this group to get hints and tips to keep me going. I am doing t...

Ermintrude63

Graduate•7 years ago

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How do I get faster and keep a steady pace?

Hi I’m new here - I’ve been following the C25k programme and am amazed at how good it is, wish I’d done it ages ago. I’ve just started week 6 and already taken...

Hi I’m new here - I’ve been following the C25k programme and am amazed at how go...

Fidlz

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Toxic 10 mins

Moving into WK5 and read a post about the toxic 10 mins! Is this something to fear? I thought I was looking forward to it but not quite so sure now.

Moving into WK5 and read a post about the toxic 10 mins! Is this something to fe...

Freuchie

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R1 ✅

Lovely morning W8 Run 1, crisp and bright sunshine here. Listened to Radio 4 Friday Night Comedy podcast - exactly 28 mins long - win win! Nearly there now,...

Lovely morning W8 Run 1, crisp and bright sunshine here. Listened to Radio 4 Fri...

Sadiemac

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week 5 run 3 whoop whoop

Hurrah! Completed and as I literally say to my husband after every single run when he asks how it went, “well, I didn’t die!” I even managed to say “morning”...

Hurrah! Completed and as I literally say to my husband after every single run wh...

Trying2run

Graduate•7 years ago

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Illness

Really disappointed. Was unable to do park run yesterday due to sore throat. Even worse today now in my ears so my planned Mon Weds Fri C25K runs are in...

Really disappointed. Was unable to do park run yesterday due to sore throat. Eve...

Alibop

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Bit chilly ❄️

Set off at 6.45 for a 30 minute run. The pavement was glistening so took it steady. 5 minute warm up on a new route to include a few hills and keep me occupied...

Set off at 6.45 for a 30 minute run. The pavement was glistening so took it stea...

TJMazz

Graduate•7 years ago

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Vicious wind and malfunctioning selotape

Went out for w7r3 this morning...cold, very cold and a strong wind in my face. Nearly gave up part way through my walk up walk. I live near the coast so I knew...

Went out for w7r3 this morning...cold, very cold and a strong wind in my face. N...

Pennyj66

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Running faster

Hey, I'm new here, and I've got a question. I've been running for some time and am able to run 5K more or less without breaks, my problem is that I can't seem...

Hey, I'm new here, and I've got a question. I've been running for some time and ...

semell

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

Odd post but!

W1R1: first post-partum run and, to my delighted surprise, I didn't wee myself.

Week 8 goodbye, it was great but I have a new week now

Revising my strategy.

Great afternoon run

How to graduate?

Wk9Run1 😀 Conquering a failed run!

Bring on W7,R1!!

Week 6 run 1

wow, first run Week 4.

OMG. I actually did it!!!!

Week 8 Run 3 DONE

Wowser!!

Yay, yay, yaaay, 1st 5kaaay!!!

Post Run Stretches

Week 5 run 3 done

Week 3 Run 2 Done

music and the podcast

Finally!

Post-grad Adventures!

W8R3 Not happy 😡

Week 5 Run 3

How do I get faster and keep a steady pace?

Toxic 10 mins

W8R1 ✅

Week 5 run 3 whoop whoop

Illness

Bit chilly ❄️

Vicious wind and malfunctioning selotape

Running faster

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