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Ninja no more!

Picture of my new florescent pink top as requested by Hidden . No more running in the shadows for me 😂

Picture of my new florescent pink top as requested by Hidden . No more running i...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Old Frank

Had a phone call this evening from his daughter to tell me he passed away on Sunday, off for a run now and this ones for Frank. Rest in peace old lad.

Had a phone call this evening from his daughter to tell me he passed away on Sun...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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So much pain

W1R1 omg 😩 my shins seized up 1/2 way and I wanted to quit but I didn’t I pushed on. Either bad trainers or my body can’t cope. Either way I’m determined to...

W1R1 omg 😩 my shins seized up 1/2 way and I wanted to quit but I didn’t I pushe...

Jozaline

•7 years ago

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W2R1

Just completed the above after a two-day break due to aches, pains and strains :) The extra day's rest helped as the strain I was feeling last week has gone....

Just completed the above after a two-day break due to aches, pains and strains :...

antonioa

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 complete...FINALLY

After what seems like an eternity, I've finally completed Wk 4. Between getting sick, having Christmas commitments etc. I just couldn't get those 3 runs in. I...

After what seems like an eternity, I've finally completed Wk 4. Between getting ...

kriston

•7 years ago

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Don't you just love reading these posts?

And thinking 'that was me six months/four months/few days ago'. And looking at all the questions and posts and taking in all the lovely replies on this...

And thinking 'that was me six months/four months/few days ago'. And looking at a...

Babs24

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting again - with a new running buddy!

So, we've been in the new house, new routine for about 3-4 months, and I've been utterly fed up that I haven't managed to sort out a routine for running. I'd...

So, we've been in the new house, new routine for about 3-4 months, and I've been...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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second time around

hi all Not been here for a while and due to many things not done a lot of running/jogging Not even done much walking which is not like me guess i lacked...

hi all Not been here for a while and due to many things not done a lot of runni...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Integrating physio advice with the programme

Hi everyone I ended up taking a break from the programme due to injury. I had got to run 3/ week 3 and was really enjoying it but got overzealous and ended up...

Hi everyone I ended up taking a break from the programme due to injury. I had go...

Skelly23

•7 years ago

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Why it's important to keep coming into the forum.

So I was sat in my office at home watching the rain and sleet hammering against the window thinking to myself "Well I said that I was going to get back into a...

So I was sat in my office at home watching the rain and sleet hammering against ...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

After putting off exercise for a loooong time, I decided to have a go at Couch to 5K as it seemed an accessible way to get back into working out. I’ve just...

After putting off exercise for a loooong time, I decided to have a go at Couch t...

l_marie

•7 years ago

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Stepping Stones/Speed/stamina podcasts

Is there a breakdown of what's going on in these somewhere? I just had a quick listen and realised i would go completely nuts if I tried to run with them.

Is there a breakdown of what's going on in these somewhere? I just had a quick ...

MickGJ

Graduate•7 years ago

18 Replies

Me & my old self

This morning I ran....I had it all, rain sun, sleet, biting wind, mud....puddles like mirrors that were hiding deep holes that swallow people!!! I had it...

This morning I ran....I had it all, rain sun, sleet, biting wind, mud....puddles...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

51 Replies

Age

Hi guys & girls I just found this site and it looks fun for beginners, I'v jogged for a number of years but 5 - 8km is my distance and i'm 62. However I do a...

Hi guys & girls I just found this site and it looks fun for beginners, I'v jogge...

3303

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Can you add music to the podcast?

Hi, can I ask about music ....I am only on wk2 r2 (tomorrow!) and I still need to know when to run and when to walk etc. so find the c25k podcast necessary....

Hi, can I ask about music ....I am only on wk2 r2 (tomorrow!) and I still need t...

mellieone

•7 years ago

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First not-very-successful run

Hello everyone, I'm new here, currently on week 4. Today was my third run, had to switch to walking for some time in the middle of the third period (that is 3...

Hello everyone, I'm new here, currently on week 4. Today was my third run, had ...

bitseybloom

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1, It was all going so well...

And then I fell!😲😲😲 I was really nervous about this run (another big jump to five mins) and so I can't tell you how fabulous I felt as I was in the last few...

And then I fell!😲😲😲 I was really nervous about this run (another big jump to ...

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

Negative progress or just a blip?

I have just got back from W9R2 and I'm disappointed because it was difficult and my newly-installed Strava tells me I was slower than Sunday for most of the...

I have just got back from W9R2 and I'm disappointed because it was difficult and...

Lizzisforliving

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

Found this run this morning pretty tough if I'm honest just didn't feel as if legs warmed up could not wait for the last 5 mins section to end not sure if it's...

Found this run this morning pretty tough if I'm honest just didn't feel as if le...

darren1978

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Wk 6 “so easy now” song 🎶

Just found myself running along a flat bit, totally in the flow and the “so easy now” song came on! Can’t believe at wk 1 I thought 60seconds was a challenge...

Just found myself running along a flat bit, totally in the flow and the “so easy...

BLEWI

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Week 3. Run 1.

I did it! 😁😁 It works. Somehow it just works and my mindset was to just keep going. Feeling great now. Thank you to all for your kind words yesterday. Xx

I did it! 😁😁 It works. Somehow it just works and my mindset was to just keep g...

Clairecandothis

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

W3,R1...achy,breaky start

Morning, completed my run this morning, don’t know your locations but here it is FREEZING... I’m currently jointly doing this and doing a “10k steps a day” at...

Morning, completed my run this morning, don’t know your locations but here it is...

OlderThanDirt

Graduate•7 years ago

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Legs Like Lead

Just finished Week 1 on Sunday and due to start Week 2 on this very snowy day. Legs felt like lead on Run 3 - tell me it gets better - tell me i'll get...

Just finished Week 1 on Sunday and due to start Week 2 on this very snowy day. ...

Skidoo

•7 years ago

8 Replies

lovely morning run in the wind and rain.

Woke up really early but not tired, so out I went. It's my second post grad run, and I managed 32 minutes (was meant to be 30 but forgot to check my watch)....

Woke up really early but not tired, so out I went. It's my second post grad run,...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

When you overtake walkers....just.

I find it quite amusing when I see there is a walker up ahead and they kind of feel your presence and move over to let you pass. Then as you (very) slowly...

I find it quite amusing when I see there is a walker up ahead and they kind of f...

Badger1974

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 completed 💃💃💃💃

Whoop whoop. I cannot believe I was outside running at 5.30am this morning. Slight struggle but once I got into the groove, I was all ok 😀. Although I have a...

Whoop whoop. I cannot believe I was outside running at 5.30am this morning. Slig...

Captain78

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Week 8 run 2 today

Confess it’s been 4 days since W8R1, so must get out there today... please somebody give me a kick.

Confess it’s been 4 days since W8R1, so must get out there today... please someb...

RuthL

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

53 and finally getting fit

Hi I’ve just turned 53 and after having back problems and discovering I have arthritis in my hip joints, I decided I could continue on my inactive unhealthy...

Hi I’ve just turned 53 and after having back problems and discovering I have art...

CazAM

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Back to square one

Successfully completed the C25K over a year ago although I must admit that after the initial enjoyment and highs I did find it a bit tedious running on my own....

Successfully completed the C25K over a year ago although I must admit that after...

Annieeee

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Unexpectedly emotional post-grad running

Ok, not quite graduated yet. No, I don't mean from C25K, which I achieved a few months ago. But from my PhD, which, it was just confirmed by my examiners, will...

Ok, not quite graduated yet. No, I don't mean from C25K, which I achieved a few ...

icklegui

Graduate•7 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Ninja no more!

Old Frank

So much pain

W2R1

Week 4 complete...FINALLY

Don't you just love reading these posts?

Starting again - with a new running buddy!

second time around

Integrating physio advice with the programme

Why it's important to keep coming into the forum.

Week 1 Run 1

Stepping Stones/Speed/stamina podcasts

Me & my old self

Age

Can you add music to the podcast?

First not-very-successful run

W4R1, It was all going so well...

Negative progress or just a blip?

Week 5 run 1

Wk 6 “so easy now” song 🎶

Week 3. Run 1.

W3,R1...achy,breaky start

Legs Like Lead

lovely morning run in the wind and rain.

When you overtake walkers....just.

Week 2 run 1 completed 💃💃💃💃

Week 8 run 2 today

53 and finally getting fit

Back to square one

Unexpectedly emotional post-grad running

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Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Ninja no more!

Old Frank

So much pain

W2R1

Week 4 complete...FINALLY

Don't you just love reading these posts?

Starting *again* - with a new running buddy!

second time around

Integrating physio advice with the programme

Why it's important to keep coming into the forum.

Week 1 Run 1

Stepping Stones/Speed/stamina podcasts

Me & my old self

Age

Can you add music to the podcast?

First not-very-successful run

W4R1, It was all going so well...

Negative progress or just a blip?

Week 5 run 1

Wk 6 “so easy now” song 🎶

Week 3. Run 1.

W3,R1...achy,breaky start

Legs Like Lead

lovely morning run in the wind and rain.

When you overtake walkers....just.

Week 2 run 1 completed 💃💃💃💃

Week 8 run 2 today

53 and finally getting fit

Back to square one

Unexpectedly emotional post-grad running

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