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Monthly panic attacks

I have a day every month when I suffer several panic attacks. Totally illogical and they come out of the blue. Nothing seems to trigger them. I've had them...

I have a day every month when I suffer several panic attacks. Totally illogical ...

Hockering

•6 years ago

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1st run of 2018

First day off work this year so shoes on and off I went . 5k off my 25 mile virtual run challenge this month . Happy running 🏃‍♀️🏃 x

First day off work this year so shoes on and off I went . 5k off my 25 mile virt...

Shelby1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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Personal blog

Started c25k as my next step to fitness. I have a personal nutritionist helping me currently and I've been blogging my journey soley to try help others...

Started c25k as my next step to fitness. I have a personal nutritionist helping ...

Petethebull

•6 years ago

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Getting started

Just started this week. Running on the gym treadmill to start. Had a good year losing weight last year and need to start running now to return to doing total...

Just started this week. Running on the gym treadmill to start. Had a good year l...

Petethebull

•6 years ago

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Wk1 r2

Hey! So i have just done wk1 r2 and wow that was alot harder than my first run! My calfs are aching alot 😣The rain and wind tried to beat me but i didnt give...

Hey! So i have just done wk1 r2 and wow that was alot harder than my first run! ...

Suecan21

•6 years ago

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Advice needed after a break

I run with my husband, who came down with flu so we haven’t run or done any thing other than the odd walk since Dec 1st. We did wk 8 run 1 and were doing well....

I run with my husband, who came down with flu so we haven’t run or done any thin...

Crystaltips

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week8 run3

Week 8 runs have definitely been much the hardest of this programme. Run 2 was great so what am I doing that's different? I haven't been to cardio classes and...

Week 8 runs have definitely been much the hardest of this programme. Run 2 was g...

p1M2l3

•6 years ago

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Bit Late, but Happy New Year ...

Happy New Year Everyone ... Not been out running for a few weeks now, still nursing my Achilles, and probably have another couple of weeks before I can start...

Happy New Year Everyone ... Not been out running for a few weeks now, still nurs...

Christene

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9r2 - finally!

So far, week 9 has taken me 32 days....... Just over a month ago I sustained a calf injury within the first 3 minutes of w9r1. It was bad enough to make me...

So far, week 9 has taken me 32 days....... Just over a month ago I sustained a c...

MikeJones68

Graduate•6 years ago

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The calling wind!!!

The wind was howling down the chimney in my bedroom and I as I laid there, listening to it, all warm under the duvet, I am sure it was...

The wind was howling down the chimney in my bedroom and I as I laid there, liste...

Mummycav

Administrator•6 years ago

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For those who are struggling...

I've just completed W7R3 after giving up halfway through on Monday! Yay! I chose a different route, partly on country tracks - I'd always avoided slopes and...

I've just completed W7R3 after giving up halfway through on Monday! Yay! I chose...

Lizzisforliving

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first run of 2018.. my graduation!

After a false-start yesterday, I rolled out of bed excited for my graduation run today. I was already smiling during my warm up, wishing everyone a good...

After a false-start yesterday, I rolled out of bed excited for my graduation run...

Kathh42

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just remember...

...This isn't a race :)

Rickne

Graduate•6 years ago

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It feels great to be back!!!

Early morning runs are the best whatever you do. I have the most energy and now Im set up for the day!! Keep on running guys!!! To all you guys starting...

Early morning runs are the best whatever you do. I have the most energy and now ...

Rickne

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5run1 complete

Had a few days off after week 4 as I’ve had a cold. Decided to give week 5 a try and would say run 1 was the first run I’ve really enjoyed, had no shin pain...

Had a few days off after week 4 as I’ve had a cold. Decided to give week 5 a try...

Nicciv123

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anybody there starting again?

I feel a bit lonely in the field of back to W1R1 after IC, and not finishing C25K before. I got to week 7. I don't share the fears of the beginners, my lungs...

I feel a bit lonely in the field of back to W1R1 after IC, and not finishing C25...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1 - staring from a scratch

Yesterday, I did my 1st run of 2018. After being (again) on IC. No pain in my back, only small 'feeling' in my knee. Today, a little muscle ache in my thights...

Yesterday, I did my 1st run of 2018. After being (again) on IC. No pain in my ba...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice???

Morning, I have downloaded the app and want to get started... is it better to run outside or could I do it on a treadmill??? Thanks

Morning, I have downloaded the app and want to get started... is it better to ru...

Kingscorner

•6 years ago

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Howling gale

Woken up early by the wind howling at the window. Storm Eleanor, 45 mph winds, and it’s supposed to be a running day. Might have to leave W6R3 until tomorrow...

Woken up early by the wind howling at the window. Storm Eleanor, 45 mph winds, a...

RuthL

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Where to start?

Visited my Physio today after four weeks on the IC with a sore foot and ankle, Ive found out that apparently the pain is coming from a ‘trigger point’ half-way...

Visited my Physio today after four weeks on the IC with a sore foot and ankle, I...

Mazzy106

•6 years ago

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First, first & last!

First run of the year and first ( & last ) run on a treadmill ( a slow 33mins). It was sort of ok in a wobbly way ( how DO people balance on those...

First run of the year and first ( & last ) run on a treadmill ( a slow 33mins). ...

Elfe5

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run of 2018

What was I thinking? I borrowed a car for the weekend and dropped it off during my lunch break. "I can run home from work!" I told myself as I packed my kit...

What was I thinking? I borrowed a car for the weekend and dropped it off during...

LexMis

•6 years ago

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Johnson you lightweight. W8R2.2222222222

For some reason R2 was a lot harder than R1. Perhaps it was the jeering chorus of kookaburras that greeted my emergence, perhaps it was the humidity. I don't...

For some reason R2 was a lot harder than R1. Perhaps it was the jeering chorus ...

MickGJ

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Why do I keep getting tight calves/soleus?

Hi, I'm new here. I've never run in my life but I'm determined to complete c25k and run 5k's this year. I'm currently repeating week 4 because first time...

Hi, I'm new here. I've never run in my life but I'm determined to complete c25k ...

shakdang

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bronski Beat and a bad mood = 1st run of 2018

Well, hits the streets early this morning for my first run of 2018. Actually, I just about crawled out the door, but Small Town Boy - Bronski Beat was...

Well, hits the streets early this morning for my first run of 2018. Actually, ...

Fishypieface

Graduate•6 years ago

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Rehab run

First rehab run this morning after 10 days down with chesty cold/ flu. It was an effort of will to get out there but I’m so glad I did. It’s going to take a...

First rehab run this morning after 10 days down with chesty cold/ flu. It was an...

Karen-55

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 - finally conquered!

So when I first saw that in Week 5 I was supposed to run for 20 non-stop I decided there and then that I couldn’t and wouldn’t do it. Pretty much because I...

So when I first saw that in Week 5 I was supposed to run for 20 non-stop I decid...

Hephz89

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Thanks for keeping me motivated

I started C25K last week. I’ve never enjoyed running before and, if I’m honest, was never really interested in it. But my husband suggested we start running in...

I started C25K last week. I’ve never enjoyed running before and, if I’m honest, ...

Badrunner

•6 years ago

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Sustainable pace

This is one of my little things but something that makes a BIG difference. It was I think w5 with the 10 minute runs and on the 2nd run I had to walk for maybe...

This is one of my little things but something that makes a BIG difference. It wa...

rolysmate

Graduate•6 years ago

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Cramps in calves

Hi I’m currently on W4R3 and have just started to get cramps in my calves while I’m running. Any suggestions as to what I can do to relieve this. I run pretty...

Hi I’m currently on W4R3 and have just started to get cramps in my calves while ...

Bleadon71

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Monthly panic attacks

1st run of 2018

Personal blog

Getting started

Wk1 r2

Advice needed after a break

Week8 run3

Bit Late, but Happy New Year ...

W9r2 - finally!

The calling wind!!!

For those who are struggling...

My first run of 2018.. my graduation!

Just remember...

It feels great to be back!!!

Wk5run1 complete

Anybody there starting again?

W1R1 - staring from a scratch

Advice???

Howling gale

Where to start?

First, first & last!

First run of 2018

Johnson you lightweight. W8R2.2222222222

Why do I keep getting tight calves/soleus?

Bronski Beat and a bad mood = 1st run of 2018

Rehab run

Week 5 run 3 - finally conquered!

Thanks for keeping me motivated

Sustainable pace

Cramps in calves

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