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Lift4

Anyone doing the beachbodyondemand Lift4 class online? What dumbbells are you using ?

Anyone doing the beachbodyondemand Lift4 class online? What dumbbells are you us...

chrisc25k

Graduate•6 years ago

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#couchto5k Week 7 COMPLETE

Getting used to do these 25mins non-stop. Not as daunting as first thought 7 weeks ago! Breathing was all good. Breathing in the colder air seems refreshing....

Getting used to do these 25mins non-stop. Not as daunting as first thought 7 wee...

chrisc25k

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7 completed! 😁

Finished week 7 with aplomb yesterday and it felt so good. I'm really enjoying my running now and the fact that I can really up my pace with relative ease when...

Finished week 7 with aplomb yesterday and it felt so good. I'm really enjoying m...

Shmev82

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling good..............

After the disappointment of the icy pavement run early yesterday morning I waited until mid morning today before attempting to go out . Raining with...

After the disappointment of the icy pavement run early yesterday morning I wait...

lexiemcd

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk4R1

Arghhhh! Can’t beleive I did it, toughest yet (obviously) but felt great once over.. 30 years since I’ve done anything like that distance at anything other...

Arghhhh! Can’t beleive I did it, toughest yet (obviously) but felt great once o...

Fatdad1975

•6 years ago

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App overload ! Help!

Ok so been inspired to download Stava as led to believe it will better track how I’m doing. Don’t really understand it but I use the NHS C25K app and listen to...

Ok so been inspired to download Stava as led to believe it will better track how...

purplewalker

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 and the Value of Strengthening Exercises

Despite much trepidation, I did it -20 min run without stopping! Earlier posts gave me the confidence to go for it and it was nothing like as hard as I...

Despite much trepidation, I did it -20 min run without stopping! Earlier posts g...

RubyTiger

Graduate•6 years ago

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Still here...

And still running although no updates to post as I’m redoing week 5. Have redone w5r1 twice and planning to do it a third time before moving on to R2. I feel I...

And still running although no updates to post as I’m redoing week 5. Have redone...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

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Dreadmill advice

Good morning! Trying not to get too giddy being still at week 8, but trying to plan a bit for post CT5K if I'm graced enough to graduate next week. I plan on...

Good morning! Trying not to get too giddy being still at week 8, but trying to p...

sHAYM4N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 error??

Is it right that wk5 run 3 is a full 20min run? I’m wondering if I have a bug in my app.

Is it right that wk5 run 3 is a full 20min run? I’m wondering if I have a bug in...

Doubray

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newcomers looking at Graduates.

I was thinking about this today. I was replying to a few posts and realised that I mention things that I do and never really mention the “old” me. For those...

I was thinking about this today. I was replying to a few posts and realised tha...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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A run of two halves

After a knee pain glitch which had paused my progress, I ran week 2 run 2 this morning. Knee held up well, although does feel a bit ‘clunky’ there is no pain....

After a knee pain glitch which had paused my progress, I ran week 2 run 2 this m...

molly1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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A bit of a set back W5R2

Well, the cold wind and rain was amazing. On my first 8 minutes I got disturbed by people with dogs and my dog (puppy) wanting to meet and greet, this...

Well, the cold wind and rain was amazing. On my first 8 minutes I got disturbed ...

Ready440

•6 years ago

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W8R1 - before work!

That's the first time I've got up early to run before work. I usually do mid week runs after I get home but thought I'd mix it up. I feel rather smug and...

That's the first time I've got up early to run before work. I usually do mid wee...

Lapsedyogi

Graduate•6 years ago

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Guide on pace - doing C25K on a treadmill - am I going to slowly to achieve the goal?

I am doing the program on a treadmill - currently at wk6 r2 - I weigh 18st 7lb (having lost a couple of lbs since starting doing this) and am progressing...

I am doing the program on a treadmill - currently at wk6 r2 - I weigh 18st 7lb (...

daviesg6

•6 years ago

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Evening runners 🏃‍♀️ - Dinner time

Hi guys, Just after some advice here. I did W7R1 last night after an hour of having my dinner. I usually wait for about and hour half to 2hours. But due to...

Hi guys, Just after some advice here. I did W7R1 last night after an hour of ha...

SamSam17

Graduate•6 years ago

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Breathung with lungs or belly?

Hi guys, I have started my couch to 5k run and was wondering if I should be breathing with my lungs or bringing the air to the belly to lower the diaphragm. (...

Hi guys, I have started my couch to 5k run and was wondering if I should be brea...

Laura4fit

•6 years ago

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How long should week 8 run 1 take on average?

Just downloaded Strava to run with and got the stats which include the warm up and warm down in walk (not sure how not to include these bits I guess starting...

Just downloaded Strava to run with and got the stats which include the warm up a...

Runningjules

Graduate•6 years ago

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Another go!

Another attempt at the programme. I had a stroke 4yrs ago and have had a few abortive gos. I was a 1.40 half marathon runner pre- stroke- this always feels...

Another attempt at the programme. I had a stroke 4yrs ago and have had a few abo...

Jamesy55

•6 years ago

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W4R1

Awful! Just awful! That has to be my worse run ever! Pouring with rain and I just couldn’t get going. But I’m not giving up. Hopefully W4R2 will be better.

Awful! Just awful! That has to be my worse run ever! Pouring with rain and I jus...

Rosetattoo

•6 years ago

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Back on track... 🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🎶i hope!

I have been running the c25k+ podcasts and apart from some festivity days off i have run every other day. But i was a bit skivy of the gym and it's been...

I have been running the c25k+ podcasts and apart from some festivity days off i ...

Mayanow

•6 years ago

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About to do W8R2.......

And phone died🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️, luckily I drove to park today, so I’m sat back in the car charging phone up again!! Can’t do my run without...

And phone died🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️, luckily I drove to park today...

Honeybee63

•6 years ago

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The cold ??

Hi All - a bit frustrated as been doing 5k and a bit more for 6 weeks or more and my last 3/4 runs can’t get over 4K - is it the cold or the new trainers??? Or...

Hi All - a bit frustrated as been doing 5k and a bit more for 6 weeks or more an...

OKES

Graduate•6 years ago

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5K race

Might do this.... Due to finish c25k next month

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Niggly injuries that just won't go away.

Grrr! Very frustrated at the moment. Finally realised my problem foot/ankle area has been gradually getting worse as the distance increases. I had hoped to run...

Grrr! Very frustrated at the moment. Finally realised my problem foot/ankle area...

BriC18

•6 years ago

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Thanks Michael! I couldn't have done it without you!

Well! I have only gone and done it! I can't believe it! I've just been walking down the street, sobbing like a baby. I feel so emotional. When I started this,...

Well! I have only gone and done it! I can't believe it! I've just been walking ...

AJG19700818

•6 years ago

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It’s so dark !

When do we fit in our runs when there is so little daylight ?? 🤷‍♀️

Alexandra65

Graduate•6 years ago

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It's official I have dumped W8 and am now dating week 9 💋❤🍾👫

Me and week 8 split up yesterday after a brief romance. I last saw her on saturday but realised after 28 mins she wasn't for me 💔💔. Back on my app this...

Me and week 8 split up yesterday after a brief romance. I last saw her on saturd...

Wolvesmad

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 10k easier than couch to 5k

Ok I have just finished week 2 run 3 and move up to 1.30 on Wednesday. I have never liked running especially and I have joined pure gym with my partner. I find...

Ok I have just finished week 2 run 3 and move up to 1.30 on Wednesday. I have ne...

Wonderwoman1969

•6 years ago

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These dark evenings are gonna take some getting used to....

As there is no lighting at all along my off road routes,evening runs are going to have to be on tarmac. I went out tonight and whilst the run went OK, it just...

As there is no lighting at all along my off road routes,evening runs are going t...

uncle_wiggy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

Lift4

#couchto5k Week 7 COMPLETE

W7 completed! 😁

Feeling good..............

Wk4R1

App overload ! Help!

Week 5 run 3 and the Value of Strengthening Exercises

Still here...

Dreadmill advice

Week 5 error??

Newcomers looking at Graduates.

A run of two halves

A bit of a set back W5R2

W8R1 - before work!

Guide on pace - doing C25K on a treadmill - am I going to slowly to achieve the goal?

Evening runners 🏃‍♀️ - Dinner time

Breathung with lungs or belly?

How long should week 8 run 1 take on average?

Another go!

W4R1

Back on track... 🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️🎶i hope!

About to do W8R2.......

The cold ??

5K race

Niggly injuries that just won't go away.

Thanks Michael! I couldn't have done it without you!

It’s so dark !

It's official I have dumped W8 and am now dating week 9 💋❤🍾👫

Couch to 10k easier than couch to 5k

These dark evenings are gonna take some getting used to....

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