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Is there a secret sign?!

I have noticed quite a few people running a similar route to mine who might be C25k'ers as you start recognising the stop start patterns! So I was thinking -...

I have noticed quite a few people running a similar route to mine who might be C...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W4R1

Pleased with my run tonight overall. Managed all the elements apart from having to walk about ten steps up a short steep incline in the final five minute run....

Pleased with my run tonight overall. Managed all the elements apart from having ...

Agaig

Graduate•6 years ago

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The 7 ages of couch man (and woman)

1. Couchman (hominis super sellam) 2. Runner (hominis cursor) 3. Lycra man (clara virum) 4. Graduate (hominis graduati) 5. Runner and singer (cantor cursor)...

1. Couchman (hominis super sellam) 2. Runner (hominis cursor) 3. Lycra man (cla...

seaspaniel

Graduate•6 years ago

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It’s official he loves me and the jelly belly x

Well that’s what I heard Micheal say to me as I completed W6R3 but apparently I miss heard, he doesn’t love the Jelly Belly but he’s does think that officially...

Well that’s what I heard Micheal say to me as I completed W6R3 but apparently I ...

Clarebear76

•6 years ago

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Michael J stopped talking to me 😳

I’ve just done w6 R2 1st 10 min run seemed to be taking ages. I glanced down only to see the app had paused. I’ve no idea ho long I was running but I did go 2k...

I’ve just done w6 R2 1st 10 min run seemed to be taking ages. I glanced down onl...

Laurarees

•6 years ago

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Week5r1....again

Well, I did W5R1 last week. Then came down with some sort of spring cold. So took 5 days off and did W5R1 again today and it felt ok. I actually felt ok, I can...

Well, I did W5R1 last week. Then came down with some sort of spring cold. So too...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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GRADUATION DAY!!!

Well the first 2 runs of this week were fine, in fact I really enjoyed run 2 and I have been looking forward to this run all week and we did it tonight ( me...

Well the first 2 runs of this week were fine, in fact I really enjoyed run 2 and...

limberlou

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

So I strapped my mobile on my arm, grabbed my keys and headphones, then I was out of the door (obviously with shorts and tee). I decided to start by taking a...

So I strapped my mobile on my arm, grabbed my keys and headphones, then I was ou...

Chrisj31

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie

I'm starting this program tomorrow. Feeling nervous and excited at the same time. Looking forward to becoming more active and healthier.

I'm starting this program tomorrow. Feeling nervous and excited at the same time...

Mandast

•6 years ago

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Week 1 second run

Completed second run on treadmill today. Desperately trying to stick to it this time. I've tried a few times in there past and never got past the first week....

Completed second run on treadmill today. Desperately trying to stick to it this ...

Onlyme123

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pain!!

WK2R2 almost completed until I felt some pain in the back of my leg just up from heel and just below bottom of calf. Couldn’t do final 2 runs, rolled it out...

WK2R2 almost completed until I felt some pain in the back of my leg just up fro...

Hulabaloo

•6 years ago

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W9R2 Just made it !!!

Well when you lose Oldfloss from your thoughts you think you can speed up and that was a rookie mistake as it nearly cost me the run. Breathing was shocking....

Well when you lose Oldfloss from your thoughts you think you can speed up and th...

Lorijay

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tech question 🙄

Can I use the Runkeeper app at the same time as Stepping Stones? I don't want any audio with Runkeeper so hoping there's an opt out for that? I do want to hear...

Can I use the Runkeeper app at the same time as Stepping Stones? I don't want an...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

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Protein shakes

Ok we’re getting the routine sorted. So does anyone use a protein type shake or similar supplement after their run off of breakfast / lunch? Views welcome...

Ok we’re getting the routine sorted. So does anyone use a protein type shake or ...

SonMik

•6 years ago

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Jelly Legs

Woah!!!! Just completed Week 4 Run 1 and I’m still here to tell the tale.....but my god do I have a severe case of jelly legs. Feel so chuffed that I’m coping...

Woah!!!! Just completed Week 4 Run 1 and I’m still here to tell the tale.....but...

Emz1587

•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

Wow that was tough, for some reason I always find the second run in the week the hardest, probably all in my mind, but this was really tough, a couple of times...

Wow that was tough, for some reason I always find the second run in the week the...

Dawnie16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Forgot to run !

Wk5 R1 I forgot to run yesterday despite having a reminder set up 🤔. So all the fives on this run and it wasn’t horrendous, got a stitch walking 🙄 , first...

Wk5 R1 I forgot to run yesterday despite having a reminder set up 🤔. So all the...

amanda2463

•6 years ago

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Nearly there!

W9 R1 in the bag!! Still hot out there, but determined to keep going as putting it towards Run Down Dementia 😊

W9 R1 in the bag!! Still hot out there, but determined to keep going as putting ...

Samnev

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk2r1

Just got back from week 2 run 1, and shockingly I feel amazing, thought it was going to be so much harder running those extra 30 seconds. A few things that...

Just got back from week 2 run 1, and shockingly I feel amazing, thought it was g...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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It WILL come

I’ve not posted much. I have plodded my way through the programme with grim determination wondering when past glories might return or even a feeling that I was...

I’ve not posted much. I have plodded my way through the programme with grim dete...

Gazwell

•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Well that was a terrible run I never made it through maybe it was too hot maybe because I wasn’t feeling 100% but I made it through to 20 mins and just run out...

Well that was a terrible run I never made it through maybe it was too hot maybe ...

SammieCh

•6 years ago

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WK6 R1

Done. I'm actually quite proud of me. Getting abit of lower back ache in my rest days so going to try and do some core work on those days. Heard a strong core...

Done. I'm actually quite proud of me. Getting abit of lower back ache in my rest...

kazzy40

•6 years ago

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W7r3 finished -phewwow!

That was haaaard, still having to run after work so man when I can run in a morning I’m summer holidays it must feel better! 😂

That was haaaard, still having to run after work so man when I can run in a morn...

Lydia-jg

Graduate•6 years ago

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First post graduation run.

I really wasn’t looking forward to my first run without Jo for company and was thinking of reasons not to go...it’s too hot, bad day at work, not enough sleep,...

I really wasn’t looking forward to my first run without Jo for company and was t...

NJGam

Graduate•6 years ago

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Short Post grad run 25 mins....oh and fashion!!

Lovely to set out thinking I was going to run a short run! But still went for 25 mins. Haven't run for a week as lots going on as soon as I started a massive...

Lovely to set out thinking I was going to run a short run! But still went for 25...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5 R1 complete 👌

I never thought I'd make it to week 5... but I have 😝 I can't believe it! I struggled a bit today but I kept pushing myself. I'm ready for you run 2 👌

I never thought I'd make it to week 5... but I have 😝 I can't believe it! I str...

kadieclairetaylor

•6 years ago

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Wk9r1 I jumped up and down...I ran 30 mins non stop

Was so happy this morning, felt quite emotional, never thought I could run 30 mins.....have now registered for my first parkrun this Saturday for my graduation...

Was so happy this morning, felt quite emotional, never thought I could run 30 mi...

Ally25

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8 R3 done!

It’s been taking longer to complete programme than expected as v careful with twingey knee but went out for first time in a week today. Got to end but found it...

It’s been taking longer to complete programme than expected as v careful with tw...

Peepalmer

•6 years ago

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Weekly Chat. May 22nd to May 28th

Hi everyone and welcome to a new warmer? running week. Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share something small, so this is...

Hi everyone and welcome to a new warmer? running week. Sometimes we don't feel l...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

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Week4 run 1 Done

Just completed week 4 run 1 💃 Was the hardest one yet and seemed like a very long 5 min but stuck at it and was well pleasedwhen i completed it 🖒👣

Just completed week 4 run 1 💃 Was the hardest one yet and seemed like a very lo...

antonyheaton06

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Is there a secret sign?!

W4R1

The 7 ages of couch man (and woman)

It’s official he loves me and the jelly belly x

Michael J stopped talking to me 😳

Week5r1....again

GRADUATION DAY!!!

Week 5 run 2

Newbie

Week 1 second run

Pain!!

W9R2 Just made it !!!

Tech question 🙄

Protein shakes

Jelly Legs

Week 7 run 2

Forgot to run !

Nearly there!

Wk2r1

It WILL come

Week 8 run 1

WK6 R1

W7r3 finished -phewwow!

First post graduation run.

Short Post grad run 25 mins....oh and fashion!!

Wk5 R1 complete 👌

Wk9r1 I jumped up and down...I ran 30 mins non stop

Wk8 R3 done!

Weekly Chat. May 22nd to May 28th

Week4 run 1 Done

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