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We are mammals, after all.

As such there are certain things that define us. We eat and drink and what the old bod doesn't want it gets rid of, and that is what I want to mention here....

As such there are certain things that define us. We eat and drink and what the o...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Getting fit in the 40's

I started morning walks a little over 2 months ago, to lose weight, get fit and help control diabetes that had recently been diagnosed. We now walk 5+Kms daily...

I started morning walks a little over 2 months ago, to lose weight, get fit and ...

Judeann

•6 years ago

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Running 10K race

Hi, I'm running 5k now, but I'm participating in a 10K race in a couple of days!! Do you think I can do it? should I do it? What tips do you have for me? My...

Hi, I'm running 5k now, but I'm participating in a 10K race in a couple of day...

zeidan

Graduate•6 years ago

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BIG AND BOUNCY

Gentlemen! Please? Control yourselves!!! I only managed 40 seconds of running on my first W6R2 a couple of days ago before Big and Bouncy interrupted play. No,...

Gentlemen! Please? Control yourselves!!! I only managed 40 seconds of running on...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W5R1 ✅

First run in the wind n rain. Was ok once I got out, sounded worse than it was! 💨💧💨💧

First run in the wind n rain. Was ok once I got out, sounded worse than it was! ...

Unfit53

Graduate•6 years ago

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SHIPLEY BRIDGE AND AVON DAM

May I just say a big hello and add my encouragement and support to the two new runners I met at this location last night? I was coming back from my W6R2 when I...

May I just say a big hello and add my encouragement and support to the two new r...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Nearly there

Week91 run done can’t believe I’m nearly there I used to run when I was 14-17 for Cornwall now 35 years on I can run 5k never thought that would happen, I’m...

Week91 run done can’t believe I’m nearly there I used to run when I was 14-17 fo...

Jrun

•6 years ago

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W3R1 done!!

I was so terrified of going from 90 sec runs to 3 mins but I did it and I didn’t find it as hard as I thought! My run path is very hilly as I live on the top...

I was so terrified of going from 90 sec runs to 3 mins but I did it and I didn’t...

Michellethegooner

•6 years ago

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Cold air

Has anyone found this cold air now making them get out of puff quicker?

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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to all

to everyone who as just started the c25k program.please listen to all good advice given as the program works stick to it and slow and steady and honest YOU...

to everyone who as just started the c25k program.please listen to all good advic...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1

Did my 25min this morning and it actually felt less hellish than on Sunday - I think I find it easier running in the dark! Felt like I was running a better...

Did my 25min this morning and it actually felt less hellish than on Sunday - I t...

musicalpolarbear

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting again w1r1

So I hurt my ankle and doc said no running for few weeks......started back on week 1 run 1 yesterday and felt like I never done it before! Hot sweaty lardy...

So I hurt my ankle and doc said no running for few weeks......started back on we...

Princess1980

•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

I’ve totally loved C25K. But week since week 8 run 2 my knees are so painful ( after running - not whilst running ) and now I’m not continuing to progress...

I’ve totally loved C25K. But week since week 8 run 2 my knees are so painful ( ...

Alexandra65

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running on empty?

What are people's thoughts about running on an empty stomach? For me, I wake up, have a black coffee and a glass of water and am in the park within the hour....

What are people's thoughts about running on an empty stomach? For me, I wake up,...

EalingCrawler

•6 years ago

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W9R3 in the bag!!

Wow, I've done it, W9R3 in the bag along with the 5k, just, albeit with my slowest run of the week, but whose counting 😁. Taken somewhat longer than 9 weeks,...

Wow, I've done it, W9R3 in the bag along with the 5k, just, albeit with my slowe...

LoungeLizard2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1 - Running on fumes and frustration

I was all ready to go, fuelled up on a banana, some nuts and a cereal bar eaten two hours earlier. I was even sort of well-rested having collapsed on the bed...

I was all ready to go, fuelled up on a banana, some nuts and a cereal bar eaten ...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

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W6R1 - what have I learnt

I did it! My so called speed was slower than walking tree (Socratea exorrhiza), so I got overtaken by some rock, resting snail, and surprised sleeping...

I did it! My so called speed was slower than walking tree (Socratea exorrhiza), ...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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🎶 Got canned heat in my heels tonight baby!🎶

I was the girl on the street tonight, fields too dark! Its the first time I've run along the pavement, it's always been over the fields for me. What a...

I was the girl on the street tonight, fields too dark! Its the first time I've ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 8 - Run 2. Feeling Great

Used my Strava app in addition to C25k (Laura). Found it really encouraging as it kept me updated with distance run (saved me constantly looking at my Garmin...

Used my Strava app in addition to C25k (Laura). Found it really encouraging as i...

SailingGirl

•6 years ago

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Repeat weeks

Tomorrow is the start of W3. Has anyone repeated weeks? Not feeling confident about week 3

Tomorrow is the start of W3. Has anyone repeated weeks? Not feeling confident ab...

Tintent

•6 years ago

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Week 4 complete!

I did it! Still finding it very very tough but proud I did it! I did have doubts in my head about next week. I want to do this. I really hope I can.

I did it! Still finding it very very tough but proud I did it! I did have doubts...

FinhamTap

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slow and Steady...Sound familiar?

This is a bit of a recap of a post that I have put on here so many times.... but.. some things bear repeating... For those of my friends on here who know me......

This is a bit of a recap of a post that I have put on here so many times.... but...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

95 Replies

Advice please

I’m due to start week 9 tomorrow, but after my last run, Saturday in pouring rain, I had a pain below my left knee probably from running across a muddy field,...

I’m due to start week 9 tomorrow, but after my last run, Saturday in pouring rai...

Ajn66

•6 years ago

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Worried after a week off w8r1

I had to have an enforced week off running last week after a car had me off my bike. I'd thought it was just a scraped knee and sore hand until I tried to run...

I had to have an enforced week off running last week after a car had me off my b...

Cherylcw

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

Riddle me this?!?

Ok, so I’ve had 2 and a half weeks off with what was assumed (by GP) to be MCL injury on left leg. It’s got much better so tonight was the night to try a light...

Ok, so I’ve had 2 and a half weeks off with what was assumed (by GP) to be MCL i...

Sibennett

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Over the hill and hoping to run back over it...

Just got 50, relatively fit, well I thought I was... first run out today and ran with my 10 year old Son. Quite proud as I kept up!

Just got 50, relatively fit, well I thought I was... first run out today and ran...

Steve-Panter

•6 years ago

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W8 R2 Finished! 24:54 5k

I'm very pleased with this. Just wanted to brag! Thanks everyone!!!!

SeaJay87

•6 years ago

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I’ve fallen down a well!!

I’m 66, weigh 15st,and sat still for 5 years! Had a new hip 1 month ago, need to diet,exercise, to hope to see 70!!

I’m 66, weigh 15st,and sat still for 5 years! Had a new hip 1 month ago, need to...

Jigglybits

•6 years ago

11 Replies

W4R1 advice

Hi everyone, tonight I have completed W4R1 BUT I suffered with a real tightness in the muscle in my lower leg at the front (not calf muscle) it became that...

Hi everyone, tonight I have completed W4R1 BUT I suffered with a real tightness ...

Monica1969

•6 years ago

25 Replies

W7r1 - a real tonic

Quite an emotional roller coaster today, frustration at work which made me late home so tempting to give the first run of the week a miss. But I knew that my...

Quite an emotional roller coaster today, frustration at work which made me late ...

Dragonflies

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

We are mammals, after all.

Getting fit in the 40's

Running 10K race

BIG AND BOUNCY

W5R1 ✅

SHIPLEY BRIDGE AND AVON DAM

Nearly there

W3R1 done!!

Cold air

to all

W7R1

Starting again w1r1

Week 9 run 2

Running on empty?

W9R3 in the bag!!

W5R1 - Running on fumes and frustration

W6R1 - what have I learnt

🎶 Got canned heat in my heels tonight baby!🎶

Week 8 - Run 2. Feeling Great

Repeat weeks

Week 4 complete!

Slow and Steady...Sound familiar?

Advice please

Worried after a week off w8r1

Riddle me this?!?

Over the hill and hoping to run back over it...

W8 R2 Finished! 24:54 5k

I’ve fallen down a well!!

W4R1 advice

W7r1 - a real tonic

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