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Plymouth run

Bobthedog and I did w8r1 this morning in Plymouth as we are on holiday. It was tough as my calves were so painful I had to stop briefly to stretch them out....

Bobthedog and I did w8r1 this morning in Plymouth as we are on holiday. It was ...

iwmtb31574

•6 years ago

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W1 complete....but feeling flat.

So - W1R1 I went too hard (even though I thought I was going slow) , took some advice on here and slowed right down.... R2 -used the advice, it was fun,...

So - W1R1 I went too hard (even though I thought I was going slow) , took some...

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 completed

Just completed week1found it enjoyable. All my running though was on a treadmill using speed interval. Does anyone use a treadmill or is it all outdoor?

Just completed week1found it enjoyable. All my running though was on a treadmill...

Numpty3

•6 years ago

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Low Motivation

60 something bloke who tries to eat healthy and wants to be fitter, but has low motivation. Retired and very sedentary. Find I am more motivated in a group...

60 something bloke who tries to eat healthy and wants to be fitter, but has low ...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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What happens after week 9

I was just wondering what everyone is doing after they have graduated. Are you starting again with the C25K ? Kel

I was just wondering what everyone is doing after they have graduated. Are you s...

Kelly_B

•6 years ago

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Week 2 Done (Amazed!) but why do some 90 seconds feel like eternity but others whiz by

Ok, so got through week 2 just about unscathed.. slight pain in one calf. But found in each run that some running times felt ok albeit at my pace (8.5km on...

Ok, so got through week 2 just about unscathed.. slight pain in one calf. But fo...

JJB001

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run 2

Morning second run of week 1. I am not a runner can walk for miles. Feel like I have really achieved something at the age of 54 following heart surgery at...

Morning second run of week 1. I am not a runner can walk for miles. Feel like ...

Lyanneleach

•6 years ago

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Distractions

I realise that most modern people use music from their phones as the main distraction while running. Something to engage the mind and stop it obsessing over...

I realise that most modern people use music from their phones as the main distra...

theoldfellow

•6 years ago

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Running Knickers and Lycra

Has anyone found the perfect pair of running knickers? My current ones are NOT a good luck under running leggings. It's a First World Problem I know but even...

Has anyone found the perfect pair of running knickers? My current ones are NOT a...

Boolee

•6 years ago

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Alzheimer’s and getting older

Just did health needs q’aire thing, and looks like my issue is what I know to be my feelings about handling mum’s advanced Alzheimer’s. Otherwise not bonkers....

Just did health needs q’aire thing, and looks like my issue is what I know to be...

Plodplod

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation run! Who knew?

So. It’s done!!! From w1r1 on 18 February to w9r3 this morning (or should that be w15?!). Not quite twice as long but there was all that snow and a 10 day...

So. It’s done!!! From w1r1 on 18 February to w9r3 this morning (or should that b...

Abicon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Wow what a great feeling to manage this one, last 5 minutes were tough but got through unscathed with no niggling aches. Roll on Week 7 🙂

Wow what a great feeling to manage this one, last 5 minutes were tough but got t...

Kkfe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 - hello

Fit and strong, I can walk forever - but running? Never. Ever. Even as a child. And now, Week 5! I was even disappointed to get to the end of yesterday's last...

Fit and strong, I can walk forever - but running? Never. Ever. Even as a child. ...

morrisj

•6 years ago

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Test post

My posts don’t seem to be... well, posting. So this is a little test !

LikeaGazell

•6 years ago

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W9R2

That was a ‘bad’ run Started badly cos I couldn’t motivate my self to get out of bed and run in the rain. Then both MJ and my music decided not to talk to me....

That was a ‘bad’ run Started badly cos I couldn’t motivate my self to get out of...

Islabear

•6 years ago

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Aha moment

Had a talk with one of my trauma surgeon bosses, who’s a runner (I have the best job and bosses). He thinks my legs feeling wobbly and my left leg issues...

Had a talk with one of my trauma surgeon bosses, who’s a runner (I have the best...

Tjar

•6 years ago

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Week 5 😂

Well I've just done the first week 5 run. I'm so exhilarated. Never thought running for 5 minutes was something I would manage and enjoy! I have to pinch...

Well I've just done the first week 5 run. I'm so exhilarated. Never thought runn...

Grannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2....brisk walk? You kidding? More like put one foot in front of the other-get home any way you can!! 😐

Mmmm.....Well that was harder than I thought it would be!! Not sure why, didn’t ‘enjoy’ completing today.... but I’ll keep going, W9 is in sight and I’m...

Mmmm.....Well that was harder than I thought it would be!! Not sure why, didn’t ...

BeeCee1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Woo hoo wk6r3 done...

Wk6r3 done and dusted.... but didn't feel like celebrating when I'd finished... was extremely tough going. Tried to start out slower than usual, 7.5k/h, but...

Wk6r3 done and dusted.... but didn't feel like celebrating when I'd finished... ...

Reggiep65

•6 years ago

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I’m on the Podium!!!!!🏅🏃🏼‍♀️🏅

I’m so, so happy! Not the easiest run (police diversion on my usual route , looks like an early morning raid- hey ho!). So I forgot my pace and breathing a bit...

I’m so, so happy! Not the easiest run (police diversion on my usual route , look...

BethMay

•6 years ago

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W5 complete

Not going to say it was easy but I've just completed the dreaded 20min run. Totally amazed at how you get into a steady jog and manage to keep going. Actually...

Not going to say it was easy but I've just completed the dreaded 20min run. Tota...

carmour1983

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1: We have clearance, Clarence.

Like a pilot running through her pre-flight checklist, I mentally tick off the things I need to do to ensure this run will not end up like an episode of...

Like a pilot running through her pre-flight checklist, I mentally tick off ...

DeeRunning

Graduate•6 years ago

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Don’t underestimate a good book

I did W4R1 tonight. Killer crazy, busy day at work, then going to the daughter’s house for Greek food, but I was determined to clamber aboard the treadmill and...

I did W4R1 tonight. Killer crazy, busy day at work, then going to the daughter’s...

ccarter100

•6 years ago

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I've started.

Started the couch to 5k today, wasn't as awful as I thought it was going to be. I haven't run in I don't know how many years! Feeling quite proud of myself.

Started the couch to 5k today, wasn't as awful as I thought it was going to be. ...

Debadee

•6 years ago

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W1 DONE🙌🏼🙌🏼

Well I completed R3 and I really enjoyed it! I didn’t feel tired and my asthma wasn’t as bad this time. I paced better and I am excited to start W2R1! Maybe a...

Well I completed R3 and I really enjoyed it! I didn’t feel tired and my asthma w...

LG92

•6 years ago

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W5R2 Smashed

Run today felt good but ankles and hips feel achey. I’ve just seen next run is 20 mins all in one go....scary

Run today felt good but ankles and hips feel achey. I’ve just seen next run is 2...

Jenster26

•6 years ago

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Such fun- 5k run!

I amazed myself. It was 6.30pm and 19 degrees so bit hot to run but I was feeling very out of sorts and didn’t feel like going to the gym so took it out on...

I amazed myself. It was 6.30pm and 19 degrees so bit hot to run but I was feeli...

MelsieJay

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2

Only on W1R2 but feeling great, can’t wait to start moving through the weeks! 🎊

Matiib

•6 years ago

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W9R3 - Graduated but not quite as I expected

I had my heart set on graduating tonight, so nothing was going to stop me. Work went okay, although the commute home did take just over 2hours rather than...

I had my heart set on graduating tonight, so nothing was going to stop me. Wor...

CJDavies

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hard run - appreciated warning

Disappointed how tired I felt on first 5 mins of W6r1 after nailing the 20 min one on wk5r3. Good job I read on here that people have good and bad runs or I...

Disappointed how tired I felt on first 5 mins of W6r1 after nailing the 20 min o...

KazH01

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Plymouth run

W1 complete....but feeling flat.

Week 1 completed

Low Motivation

What happens after week 9

Week 2 Done (Amazed!) but why do some 90 seconds feel like eternity but others whiz by

Run 2

Distractions

Running Knickers and Lycra

Alzheimer’s and getting older

Graduation run! Who knew?

Week 6 run 3

Week 5 - hello

Test post

W9R2

Aha moment

Week 5 😂

W8R2....brisk walk? You kidding? More like put one foot in front of the other-get home any way you can!! 😐

Woo hoo wk6r3 done...

I’m on the Podium!!!!!🏅🏃🏼‍♀️🏅

W5 complete

Week 8 Run 1: We have clearance, Clarence.

Don’t underestimate a good book

I've started.

W1 DONE🙌🏼🙌🏼

W5R2 Smashed

Such fun- 5k run!

W1R2

W9R3 - Graduated but not quite as I expected

Hard run - appreciated warning

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