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Yay w6 complete -I'm now a runner

Well I'm not sure about Michael Johnson but I definitely was able to up the pace for the last minute of 25 min. Looking forward to some more practise at that...

Well I'm not sure about Michael Johnson but I definitely was able to up the pace...

Fatflabtofitfab

Graduate•6 years ago

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Good to be back :)

Just repeated W2R1 having stopped for two weeks at W3R1 after an achilles heel problem. Managed it with just a hint of pain in my achilles. No issues with lack...

Just repeated W2R1 having stopped for two weeks at W3R1 after an achilles heel p...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5 R2 - 2 x 8 minute runs - nailed them can’t believe it

Just this minute finished W5 R2 - took it easy and paced it well - can’t believe I was able to do it so well with less aches than ever. Without doubt my best...

Just this minute finished W5 R2 - took it easy and paced it well - can’t believe...

FGB1

•6 years ago

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The beginning

Where do I start please...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Mr Speaker

As some of you know I’ve got a lot out of the c25k program both physically and at times mentally and am totally sold on it and in fact have owned up to now...

As some of you know I’ve got a lot out of the c25k program both physically and a...

rolysmate

Graduate•6 years ago

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Loving week5......so far

So started week 5 and have been looking forward to running for the last two days and it was grrreeeaaattt. Hope Wednesday is just as positive

So started week 5 and have been looking forward to running for the last two days...

Clarab73

Graduate•6 years ago

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8 mins... ok. 20 mins WTH

I managed week 5 run 2 today really well. I took it slow and found it very managable. Surprisingly! But Wednesday is 20 minutes I'm so worried about it. I...

I managed week 5 run 2 today really well. I took it slow and found it very manag...

Sarahk84

•6 years ago

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Squat Challenge Week 4 Day 2 And then...

you wait all day for an update then two come along at once. It's just like buses. As promised I am trying to get these up earlier in the day for the rest of...

you wait all day for an update then two come along at once. It's just like buses...

Rignold

•6 years ago

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Easy to hard

This weeks BBC more or less radio programme has an article on Park runs. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09ppxc0 starts at 15 mins in.

This weeks BBC more or less radio programme has an article on Park runs. http:/...

seaspaniel

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 done

I was running what seemed like 2 mins, then I was told it was 7 mins and I had 60 seconds left. How did that happen? Its 4 degrees outside. I didn't feel it at...

I was running what seemed like 2 mins, then I was told it was 7 mins and I had 6...

Evie79

•6 years ago

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First week 4 run

Well I was dreading this run, but I did it with no stopping. And I can’t believe it. It did make me laugh when I just started my first 5 min run that eye of...

Well I was dreading this run, but I did it with no stopping. And I can’t believe...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

Had the weekend off due to my injuries but did the run with no problem today and no falls or accident. Taken a peak at run 2, eight minutes. EIGHT MINUTES!!!...

Had the weekend off due to my injuries but did the run with no problem today and...

Burnhambeach

•6 years ago

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is the first week 6 mins of running or 8

I am unsure if i have done week 1 correctly as I included the 5 min brisk walk as a part of the total 20 mins. But now thinking about it I am unsure and think...

I am unsure if i have done week 1 correctly as I included the 5 min brisk walk a...

bertiesugar

Graduate•6 years ago

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One rest day not enough for me.

Am on week 7 and finding that I need a full 3 day rest after each run to fully recover. If I try shorter periods my legs then take even longer to recover and...

Am on week 7 and finding that I need a full 3 day rest after each run to fully r...

Hexslug

Graduate•6 years ago

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Now I'm happy

W7R2 today, I've completed my first totally non-stop run, with zero walking in the middle. What a joy! And for a few seconds before I heard the bell I maybe...

W7R2 today, I've completed my first totally non-stop run, with zero walking in t...

bitseybloom

Graduate•6 years ago

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I've just run 5k but feel disappointed.....

I'm new here.... I started this program back in early November but, due to old / poor trainers, I ended up with tendinitis in my left ankle after completing...

I'm new here.... I started this program back in early November but, due to old /...

cathyday

Graduate•6 years ago

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X-ray results!!

My X-ray came back as no further action to be taken!! So onwards and upwards to training for my 10k race for life in June!!

My X-ray came back as no further action to be taken!! So onwards and upwards to ...

Megzy24

Graduate•6 years ago

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No 80's vibe today...just good old fashioned grit & determination 😊

Morning All 😊 Another good run this morning... Sadly it would seem my runs these days are going to be helping me to get through the breakdown of my marriage...

Morning All 😊 Another good run this morning... Sadly it would seem my runs thes...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W2R3

Really enjoyed this run, felt like I had a lot of energy to keep on going, running in the snow was a little different was freezing though, looking forward to...

Really enjoyed this run, felt like I had a lot of energy to keep on going, runni...

Carly1122

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Costochronditis

Hi guys Has anyone been diagnosed with this? Any advice please. Many Thanks.

Biddy62

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6r2

2 x10 minute runs next one a big jump to 25 minutes but looking forward to it

Mcdon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Missed a run

I missed run 3 on week 4 due to a head cold, I should of done it on Friday, feeling a lot better now but my run buddies are doing week 5 run 1 tonight (we run...

I missed run 3 on week 4 due to a head cold, I should of done it on Friday, fee...

Andimcc

•6 years ago

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Week 5

I never in a million years thought I’d enjoy running like I do, obviously I’m not running running, and today starts week 5. I am finding evening running so...

I never in a million years thought I’d enjoy running like I do, obviously I’m no...

Miffylou

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back after having just about every infection known to mankind!

So I started my Christmas holidays last year and had a couple of weeks of relative peace, good runs and feeling absolutely amazing, Christmas day came and went...

So I started my Christmas holidays last year and had a couple of weeks of relati...

LeeU

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 4 R 1

Oh my days! I was soooooo dreading this week as i knew the walking decreased and i never thought i would be able to run for 3 mins then 5 mins with shorter...

Oh my days! I was soooooo dreading this week as i knew the walking decreased and...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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Road to recovery part 2

Morning lovely running folk, So, had a very anxious, restless sleep last night. Not because I was worried about the 25 minute run I had planned (Sadie-runs...

Morning lovely running folk, So, had a very anxious, restless sleep last night....

Sadie-runs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Menopausal running

Aged 53 taken up running to get fitter and battle menopausal weight gain and hot flushes. Hardest part was the mental battle with my brain telling me to stop....

Aged 53 taken up running to get fitter and battle menopausal weight gain and hot...

Tallbird53

•6 years ago

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Gutted

Supposed to be starting week 8 run one this morning . Felt a little under the weather yesterday but brushed it off and still planned to get up and do the run...

Supposed to be starting week 8 run one this morning . Felt a little under the we...

darren1978

•6 years ago

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So icy!

So I’d planned W1R3 this morning. It’s super icy outside and -3. I don’t know what to do as I’m as clumsy as they come and I do slip and trip easily. What do I...

So I’d planned W1R3 this morning. It’s super icy outside and -3. I don’t know wh...

lunachic86

•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

Well I got week 8 all finished up. Decided to drive from Dallas to my mountain property in Arkansas to initiate week nine. I figured all the flatland around...

Well I got week 8 all finished up. Decided to drive from Dallas to my mountain...

Froglegs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

Yay w6 complete -I'm now a runner

Good to be back :)

W5 R2 - 2 x 8 minute runs - nailed them can’t believe it

The beginning

Mr Speaker

Loving week5......so far

8 mins... ok. 20 mins WTH

Squat Challenge Week 4 Day 2 And then...

Easy to hard

Week 5 run 2 done

First week 4 run

Week 5 run 1

is the first week 6 mins of running or 8

One rest day not enough for me.

Now I'm happy

I've just run 5k but feel disappointed.....

X-ray results!!

No 80's vibe today...just good old fashioned grit & determination 😊

W2R3

Costochronditis

W6r2

Missed a run

Week 5

Back after having just about every infection known to mankind!

Wk 4 R 1

Road to recovery part 2

Menopausal running

Gutted

So icy!

Week 9 run 1

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