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Week 6 run 1 - interesting

Just done the first run of week 6 and it was pretty hard work. I wonder if it's because the segments aren't long enough for the endorphins to kick in. Still,...

Just done the first run of week 6 and it was pretty hard work. I wonder if it's ...

Leadfoot

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9r1 parkrun to finish ?

Completed week 9 r1 tonight went well pushed the last couple of km after a slow first 2 A’s was up hill. I did 4.95km in the 30 mins lol determined to get the...

Completed week 9 r1 tonight went well pushed the last couple of km after a slow ...

FlexFury

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R1 this morning

Another 25 minute run in the sun this morning ...ticked off😀

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cold!

So cold running tonight - wondering how I will cope in the proper winter. Don't like bulky clothes...so think layers....and ear muffs - very old ears!! Brrrrr...

So cold running tonight - wondering how I will cope in the proper winter. Don't ...

Karenlwarner73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Weekly Chat... October 22nd to 28th.

Hi everyone and welcome to, yet another, new running week. We are all so busy... life can be hectic .... and even more so for us runners! Fear not, here is a...

Hi everyone and welcome to, yet another, new running week. We are all so busy......

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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Oooh that was tough

Tough one but I did it.... not my best effort but legs are still sore from gym class yesterday.... thought a quick run would help them before circuits in an...

Tough one but I did it.... not my best effort but legs are still sore from gym ...

Schofield

Graduate•5 years ago

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First 5k after C25k

So after graduating I kept up the W9R3 schedule three times a week for a few weeks, adding on a couple of minutes every couple of runs. Finally stretched it...

So after graduating I kept up the W9R3 schedule three times a week for a few wee...

dmb0058

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 complete!

That feels pretty good!

Dragonflies

Graduate•5 years ago

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Are gloves just for wusses??

Back again after several weeks on IC (hurray) but suffered really cold fingers yesterday. Is it a good idea to wear gloves or will I hear sniggers from "proper...

Back again after several weeks on IC (hurray) but suffered really cold fingers y...

Montymum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lacking Motivation

I have got to week 7 three times and find myself giving up when I get to 25 minutes. I am trying to set an end goal eg 5k run but my local ones are on...

I have got to week 7 three times and find myself giving up when I get to 25 minu...

Susie4

•5 years ago

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What other exercise do you do?

Curious over here :) When you can’t run or to change your routine, what exercise do you do? How about if you’re injured? I don’t want to stop cardio but got...

Curious over here :) When you can’t run or to change your routine, what exerci...

MindyMcCready

•5 years ago

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Should be starting Week 9 but instead I'm feeling sorry for myself!

I was on course to start week 9 today. But I've been suddenly ill & I feel like absolute rubbish. So once the kids are in bed I'll be following to get some...

I was on course to start week 9 today. But I've been suddenly ill & I feel like ...

Runrobin

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 complete!

Hey everyone. So today I completed Week 6 by doing the daunting 25 minute run and I'm feeling pretty pleased about it! I did struggle towards the end of the...

Hey everyone. So today I completed Week 6 by doing the daunting 25 minute run an...

Shmev82

Graduate•5 years ago

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First day of running and knee pain

Hi every1. I am new here. Started to run today following couch to 5k but after the 4th 60 sec run right knee started hurting, it was like pinching mild pain,...

Hi every1. I am new here. Started to run today following couch to 5k but after t...

Delta2002

•5 years ago

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W2R1

Good first run for week 2. Treadmill definitely kinder to my knees. Glad I have a nice view 😊

Good first run for week 2. Treadmill definitely kinder to my knees. Glad I have ...

Dixie65

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R1 done

I did my W5R1 this morning with my new trainers. Not sure they're ok but still I managed to complete the stage quite easily in the end. I found my breathing...

I did my W5R1 this morning with my new trainers. Not sure they're ok but still I...

Ian-wants-to-run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Starting C25K tonight!

Hello everyone, so tonight's the night I am going to start the C25K...I've wanted to do it for a while now but my excuse for waiting until now is that I was...

Hello everyone, so tonight's the night I am going to start the C25K...I've wante...

RunningJoke

•5 years ago

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Ran 55 minutes - goal reached, yay!! 😀

I managed 8.5k in that time. I went a bit slower than my last long run, but that’s ok - it’s all building stamina. I took a different route today too and found...

I managed 8.5k in that time. I went a bit slower than my last long run, but that...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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w9r1

will w9r1 what can i say insted of doing 30 i thought i would try for the 5k just to see and well you will never guess 37 mins later i did the BIG 5K ho yes...

will w9r1 what can i say insted of doing 30 i thought i would try for the 5k jus...

paul1960

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1 with a friend

Dis this one with some company kept the pace slow and it flew by. Having the distraction meant we just chewed up the miles today and jumping from 9 to 16...

Dis this one with some company kept the pace slow and it flew by. Having the dis...

Pubcarking

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R1

So yesterday I completed this run 🏃‍♀️ I actually found it tougher than the 20mins (although that may have been the few inclines I’m not used to) But yay...

So yesterday I completed this run 🏃‍♀️ I actually found it tougher than the 20m...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 4 First Run

Well I was glad to get that one under my belt! What a step up from Week 3. After the brisk walk, running for 3 minutes then only having 90 seconds to recover...

Well I was glad to get that one under my belt! What a step up from Week 3. After...

BlueCal52

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R2

I attempted W4R1 on Saturday and had to slow to a walk half way through my last 5 minute run. I was so annoyed with myself. Perhaps it was because I chose a...

I attempted W4R1 on Saturday and had to slow to a walk half way through my last ...

EPMcM

Graduate•5 years ago

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w9r1

will w9r1 what can i say insted of doing 30 i thought i would try for the 5k just to see and well you will never guess 37 mins later i did the BIG 5K ho yes...

will w9r1 what can i say insted of doing 30 i thought i would try for the 5k ju...

paul1960

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Middle back pain - and breathing question

I'm a recent graduate and have been doing the Stepping Stones and Speed follow up podcasts. I'm going faster than before (thank goodness!) but have noticed...

I'm a recent graduate and have been doing the Stepping Stones and Speed follow u...

sofaspud

•5 years ago

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Royal British Legion Honour Run 2018

Pleased as punch to have taken part in my first “competitive” (he says, loosely) run since graduating C25K. Great to be able to run for a cause close to my...

Pleased as punch to have taken part in my first “competitive” (he says, loosely)...

AlphaExecDave

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R1 - Uninvited guest 🤣

After the highs of Fridays first ever 25 minute run I was feeling a bit more confident about the run today. What I wasn't feeling confident about was the way...

After the highs of Fridays first ever 25 minute run I was feeling a bit more con...

sHAYM4N

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7 R1

I had to smile when I heard Michael suggest a different route. I’m in Sedona, Arizona on a course for work. I’m now fully committed to this program and keen to...

I had to smile when I heard Michael suggest a different route. I’m in Sedona, Ar...

Positivelyalive

Graduate•5 years ago

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To hell with plodding ;)

W7R2 knocked off with the aid of pacing from my dog - she made me slow to her speed. As she made it so easy I waited until she'd had a drink and recovered...

W7R2 knocked off with the aid of pacing from my dog - she made me slow to her sp...

Now-runner_NeedsAttn

Graduate•5 years ago

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Start of week 3

Wow I can’t believe I’ve just managed to run for 3 mins ...twice!!! This couch to 5 k is brilliant and I can’t recommend it enough. I’ve always disliked...

Wow I can’t believe I’ve just managed to run for 3 mins ...twice!!! This couch t...

Anna675

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

Week 6 run 1 - interesting

W9r1 parkrun to finish ?

W7R1 this morning

Cold!

Weekly Chat... October 22nd to 28th.

Oooh that was tough

First 5k after C25k

Week 8 complete!

Are gloves just for wusses??

Lacking Motivation

What other exercise do you do?

Should be starting Week 9 but instead I'm feeling sorry for myself!

Week 6 complete!

First day of running and knee pain

W2R1

W5R1 done

Starting C25K tonight!

Ran 55 minutes - goal reached, yay!! 😀

w9r1

W4R1 with a friend

W6R1

Week 4 First Run

W4R2

w9r1

Middle back pain - and breathing question

Royal British Legion Honour Run 2018

W7R1 - Uninvited guest 🤣

W7 R1

To hell with plodding ;)

Start of week 3

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