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W1 R1

I have had the couch25k downloaded on my iphone for ages, always meaning to do it, but never, actually getting round to it. I think I am fairly fit, I go to...

I have had the couch25k downloaded on my iphone for ages, always meaning to do i...

mrs-bird

•12 years ago

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W7R1 - didn't manage it again!

Went out in the gales at lunchtime, determined to give it my best shot and didn't make it again. Ran for 2 mins then had a mp3 mishap, stopped to put that...

Went out in the gales at lunchtime, determined to give it my best shot and didn'...

Dansmum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Out with the old; in with the new!

It was time for new running shoes; well actually, long past time for new running shoes! I mentioned that I needed new ones in my Half Marathon blog at the...

It was time for new running shoes; well actually, long past time for new running...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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I've graduated! Can't believe it! Week 9 run 3 :)

Well it's a day later than I had intended, but because Ireland decided to have a two day monsoon season, I put off my graduation run until today. To be honest...

Well it's a day later than I had intended, but because Ireland decided to have a...

cimer

Graduate•12 years ago

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Can I miss a week??

Hi Just done W4R4 ...I'm off to deep rural France on Monday for a weeks R&R - the place we stay has VERY steep hills all around and I just know it will kill...

Hi Just done W4R4 ...I'm off to deep rural France on Monday for a weeks R&R - ...

redfacewoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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How far are you running?

Do you know how far you are running? And how do you measure/record? I'm not running on the road which I guess would be easier to work out.

Do you know how far you are running? And how do you measure/record? I'm not runn...

tilly1

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R3 done - woooooohoooooooooo :-)

Did it did it did it :-) I can't believe it. Laura was so right as usual - today was more of a mental challenge than physical - that's not to say I am not...

Did it did it did it :-) I can't believe it. Laura was so right as usual - today...

fatgirlslim

•12 years ago

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wk3 run3

wow just finished my wk3 run 3 today and didnt evan stop once or slow down so quite happy. wk 4 will start on sunday my first run any tips on this as not heard...

wow just finished my wk3 run 3 today and didnt evan stop once or slow down so qu...

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running with my boys

Since graduating a couple of months ago I have discovered the joys of running with my sons. They have both always been in to sports and have always ran, I...

Since graduating a couple of months ago I have discovered the joys of running wi...

mwgolfacademy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Fell of the horse and W5R3 in a morning!

Well I was dreading today because it was the day of reckoning W5R3. But what I didn't expect was to fall (Well actually projected) of Murph my 18 hands...

Well I was dreading today because it was the day of reckoning W5R3. But what ...

Paul-

Graduate•12 years ago

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I can I will I did I ran 20 minutes

Just start with a little background I will be 60 in 9 weeks was 6 stone overweight since January lost 32lb and I have never ran for anything in my life. There...

Just start with a little background I will be 60 in 9 weeks was 6 stone overwei...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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Not stitches after all...

So... today started very badly. We got up at 6am to go for our first Week 7 run, and the weather was really awful. It was raining hard, really windy, and...

So... today started very badly. We got up at 6am to go for our first Week 7 r...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Ran for 40mins!! Wow!!

I suspect I may have been bitten quite hard by the running bug after all!! Having strayed off from the C25K podcasts after Wk5R3, my last run following on...

I suspect I may have been bitten quite hard by the running bug after all!! H...

runner2B

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running can lower your body fat percentage and lower your cholesterol.

I am living proof! 35% when I started - now 26% body fat. Just had cholesterol checked and a good 2.7 result! My advise is go and get yours checked...

I am living proof! 35% when I started - now 26% body fat. Just had choleste...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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Week 3 is kicking my butt ;(

Week 3 is seriously killing me. I cannot run for 3 minutes no matter how hard I try. Anyone else feel the same. Thought i might go back to week 2. Suggestions?

Week 3 is seriously killing me. I cannot run for 3 minutes no matter how hard I ...

jennstron

•12 years ago

14 Replies

W5R3 - what strange magic is this?

Has the NHS C25K replaced me with some fit running person in a sci-fi kinda way? If not then I don't know how I just run for 23 mins but I did. If anyone...

Has the NHS C25K replaced me with some fit running person in a sci-fi kinda way?...

jamesbmorley

•12 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

The alarm went off at 6:00am as usual, just has the dream became interesting, ( oh! how I hate that alarm clock?). I open one eye and groaned like a...

The alarm went off at 6:00am as usual, just has the dream became interesting, (...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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W5 R2,heavy knees!

Well I dont know what went wrong there. All other runs have been fine and achieved. Wednesday evening went out and as soon as I started jogging my knees felt...

Well I dont know what went wrong there. All other runs have been fine and achiev...

H123

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

C25K W1R3

Completed the last run of week 1, and it was definitely easier than the second run! I think my "harder" version of 10 reps (60s running, 60s walking) worked...

Completed the last run of week 1, and it was definitely easier than the second r...

winged_trainers

•12 years ago

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Snail's pace :( Just taken 25 mins + 5 mins walk 2 do 3.95km...is there hope of my improving & yes i know at least i'm running but de-motiva

SloMo

•12 years ago

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Week 4, Day 3. Chasing my hat!!

My word, what a day! Worst conditions since I started the plan. Quite fun though in a sadistic kind of way! Feel good after it, which is obviously a good...

My word, what a day! Worst conditions since I started the plan. Quite fun though...

Innuendo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Oh the wind was strong

Week 8 run 1 along the seafront tonight, my son back from uni agreed to run with me which was a great help, the last time he was home i was struggling to run...

Week 8 run 1 along the seafront tonight, my son back from uni agreed to run with...

icandothis

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

What to do with my Cane?

About 1.5 years ago, at the ripe old age of 32, I needed a cane to walk due mostly to joint problems. It has taken a lot of physiotherapy, orthotics, weight...

About 1.5 years ago, at the ripe old age of 32, I needed a cane to walk due most...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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The end is in sight!!

My daughter and I are about to start Wk9. We've had our ups and downs and repeated some weeks. Between us we have used a great deal of the advice and...

My daughter and I are about to start Wk9. We've had our ups and downs and repea...

smokeysalmon02

Graduate•12 years ago

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Apple Nike and ipod sports kit on its way to me:)

Week 7 run 1 done and really enjoying it. Birthday next week and had a bit of a celebration last weekend as we could all get together and it was my eldest...

Week 7 run 1 done and really enjoying it. Birthday next week and had a bit of a...

mrslazy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 3 day 1 > It's all going to plan, almost :)

Just started week 3 in my 'doing c25k again but quicker'. If i remember correctly, first time around week 3 was the week i moved from a very pedestrian...

Just started week 3 in my 'doing c25k again but quicker'. If i remember corre...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 Day 2 - Done, Done and Done =D

After a disappointing start to week 4 (managed it all apart from the last minute) I was determined to push through day 2 and somehow I did it!!! The wind...

After a disappointing start to week 4 (managed it all apart from the last minute...

Rosey21

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4R2 - Done!

That is all I have to say :-D

bluebird75

•12 years ago

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back to w3 r1

This will be restarted on Monday after finally getting all clear that pulled muscled has healed. Cant say i am looking forward to this but hey on wards and...

This will be restarted on Monday after finally getting all clear that pulled mus...

toonfan71

•12 years ago

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B210K Anyone?

I found the B210K podcasts on my pc that someone posted a link to sometime ago. Has anyone else tried and/or completed this? I'm not sure that I want to run...

I found the B210K podcasts on my pc that someone posted a link to sometime ago. ...

Mirella

Graduate•12 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2012

W1 R1

W7R1 - didn't manage it again!

Out with the old; in with the new!

I've graduated! Can't believe it! Week 9 run 3 :)

Can I miss a week??

How far are you running?

W5R3 done - woooooohoooooooooo :-)

wk3 run3

Running with my boys

Fell of the horse and W5R3 in a morning!

I can I will I did I ran 20 minutes

Not stitches after all...

Ran for 40mins!! Wow!!

Running can lower your body fat percentage and lower your cholesterol.

Week 3 is kicking my butt ;(

W5R3 - what strange magic is this?

Week 6 run 3

W5 R2,heavy knees!

C25K W1R3

Snail's pace :( Just taken 25 mins + 5 mins walk 2 do 3.95km...is there hope of my improving & yes i know at least i'm running but de-motiva

Week 4, Day 3. Chasing my hat!!

Oh the wind was strong

What to do with my Cane?

The end is in sight!!

Apple Nike and ipod sports kit on its way to me:)

Week 3 day 1 > It's all going to plan, almost :)

Week 4 Day 2 - Done, Done and Done =D

W4R2 - Done!

back to w3 r1

B210K Anyone?

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