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It gets easier right?

I changed my gym programme last week and have been a few times since. Two days after going however, I am in agony! I also bike 3.2 miles to work and then back...

I changed my gym programme last week and have been a few times since. Two days ...

Chris_tina431

•10 years ago

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W6r3 done - now I'm officially a runner (allegedly)

Wasn't feeling very confident about today's run after the rigours of the other w6 runs but managed to get through it, including Laura's little 'sprint' at the...

Wasn't feeling very confident about today's run after the rigours of the other w...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2: The Shouty Man Cometh...

Greetings of the morn, my dear fellow C25Kers; I trust the warm Wednesday morning finds you all in tremendous form and in running enjoyment. As always on my...

Greetings of the morn, my dear fellow C25Kers; I trust the warm Wednesday mornin...

Miles_Yonder

Graduate•10 years ago

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Mini trampoline

Hi all , has anyone on here used one of these ? I can't run because of sore hip , god knows how long i will be out of action this time ! Not taking any...

Hi all , has anyone on here used one of these ? I can't run because of sore hip...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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W1R2

Hi all, I planed go outside in my 2nd run, but rainy autumn evening here, I did the run in the treadmill, it was good!! Now waiting for R3, next Friday, maybe...

Hi all, I planed go outside in my 2nd run, but rainy autumn evening here, I did ...

anadelsur

•10 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 done!

Phew! In week 6 I was enjoying running, but the last 2 or 3 runs have been really tough. It's definitely a case of needing mind over matter though, as...

Phew! In week 6 I was enjoying running, but the last 2 or 3 runs have been real...

revruns

Graduate•10 years ago

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Fell off the wagon

Had three days off, and struggling to get back on! Need to be up super early so I've done the packed lunches and laid out running clothes. Any other tips?

Had three days off, and struggling to get back on! Need to be up super early so ...

run_chica_run

•10 years ago

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Can you help me run a 10k race?

I need help to train for a 10k race I am signed up for. I'm worried about how slow I am (12 minutes a mile) even though stamina is good ( can run for 45...

I need help to train for a 10k race I am signed up for. I'm worried about how sl...

cadno

Graduate•10 years ago

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About to start week 8. Still not sure when the best time to run is and whether I should eat before or not?

I've done most of my runs first thing in the morning before breakfast. I've tried a few at other times but sometimes get tired. Not sure how much to eat before...

I've done most of my runs first thing in the morning before breakfast. I've trie...

mbh_69

•10 years ago

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W1R3.....getting there

So after what felt like a horrific R2, today's run felt an awful lot better, but I think it might be beneficial to repeat a run (if not 2!) before moving on to...

So after what felt like a horrific R2, today's run felt an awful lot better, but...

ufon

•10 years ago

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Wk4 Run 3 completed

Definitely easier today, despite the weather and working a night shift. Hope Wk5 isn't going to be too challenging

Definitely easier today, despite the weather and working a night shift. Hope Wk...

Jol_Keen

Graduate•10 years ago

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Bit of advice after week 9

Hello! I have been on the couch to 5k plan and I have just completed week 9! Absolutely amazed as I could not have been more of a couch potato before. Now I...

Hello! I have been on the couch to 5k plan and I have just completed week 9! Abs...

the_chips

Graduate•10 years ago

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Graduation Posts - how about a new category?

I had a thought. Wouldn't it be nice if we could read people's graduation posts, all in one place? They are so inspiring and the comments from our lovely...

I had a thought. Wouldn't it be nice if we could read people's graduation posts,...

TurboTortoise

Graduate•10 years ago

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Completed Week 6 but need some encouragement for Race for Life

Today I completed Week 6 Run 3 and was thrilled to get through it and run for a full 25 minutes. I was a little disappointed that I only covered 4.25K and that...

Today I completed Week 6 Run 3 and was thrilled to get through it and run for a ...

flowerbox

Graduate•10 years ago

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Counting calories

Completed w2r1 and felt pleased with myself for completing it even if it was hard.So feeling pleased with myself I decided to look at fitness pal when I...

Completed w2r1 and felt pleased with myself for completing it even if it was har...

alibags

•10 years ago

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'Get some exercise'!

Beautiful weather today and set iPod for 5k rather than 30 minutes which worked better though I did think the first 5 minutes was quite long until I was told...

Beautiful weather today and set iPod for 5k rather than 30 minutes which worked ...

Tadaruns

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hello Everyone (about me)

Hi. Just like to say this looks like an amazing programme and I am about to start this week. I am also trying to walk more as well and am keeping a blog of...

Hi. Just like to say this looks like an amazing programme and I am about to sta...

LetsGetWalking

Graduate•10 years ago

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What Have I Done?!?!

Background: Did a 5k with no problem on Thur 24th & a 20 minute interval run on Sat 26th. Went into work to help my BF sort out samples in the warehouse and...

Background: Did a 5k with no problem on Thur 24th & a 20 minute interval run on ...

Jana83

Graduate•10 years ago

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BACK IN THE U.U.U.K!

Yo dudes! I'm back from my Berlin trip where unfortunately the lycra didn't have time to run the streets, owing to my work commitments. Finishing work each...

Yo dudes! I'm back from my Berlin trip where unfortunately the lycra didn't have...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Love/Hate Relationship with HRM

So - I love gadgets so I usually head out with the phone/GPS (Laura by my side and in my ear of course) and a heart rate monitor strapped to my chest. Lately...

So - I love gadgets so I usually head out with the phone/GPS (Laura by my side a...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 :-)

Paced it a bit better this time. Only trouble was annoying trainer sock, must buy some new short socks so they dont creep down the back of my trainer. To all...

Paced it a bit better this time. Only trouble was annoying trainer sock, must bu...

RKHooper

•10 years ago

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W6R3 Running naked, alone and I didn't complete it....

....but I did run for 23 and a half freaking minutes wooohoooo. So I am pretty chuffed with that. Now as for naked running no I didn't terrorise the...

....but I did run for 23 and a half freaking minutes wooohoooo. So I am pretty c...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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W4R1

Yes yes yes!!! I did W4R1 this morning and managed ok! Unfortunately my last 5 minutes were uphill, not a huge hill but more of an incline, but it does make a...

Yes yes yes!!! I did W4R1 this morning and managed ok! Unfortunately my last 5 m...

lottidog1

•10 years ago

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Swimming

Got up with the sparrows , was in our local swimming pool for 7am the funny thing is hip doesn't hurt one bit when I swim , no pain when cycling & just a...

Got up with the sparrows , was in our local swimming pool for 7am the funny thin...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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More Ladies than Gents here??

I may be wrong -- but that is the general impression I get -- but am wondering why?? Any thoughts?? I ran past a young (and overweight) boy this morning -...

I may be wrong -- but that is the general impression I get -- but am wondering w...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back after some time off

Having graduated last year, and loved this programme, everything went well for about a month, but Missing the structure of the programme things started...

Having graduated last year, and loved this programme, everything went well for a...

bikergirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R1 a struggle and can't get run 3 out of mind!

A day later than planned I started W5 this morning and struggled from early on mostly with breathing. I never really felt comfortable at any stage even in the...

A day later than planned I started W5 this morning and struggled from early on m...

Nellyharte

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8, Run 1 Done!

28 minutes around the lovely lake (TWICE!) in Finland again this morning at 6:15am. Almost managed 5k (what's 300m between friends) in that time.. I can't...

28 minutes around the lovely lake (TWICE!) in Finland again this morning at 6:15...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I've only gone and done it! Wk9 run 3 completed! Yeehah!

Finally went out about 8.30pm on Monday after feeling apprehensive all day for some reason. Had a tight hamstring for first 10 mins (ironic as only finally...

Finally went out about 8.30pm on Monday after feeling apprehensive all day for s...

stevo216

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hi

I'm new to the forum, and I wanted to say hi to everyone here. I just finished week 5 run 1, but I don't think I would still be going if it hadn't been for all...

I'm new to the forum, and I wanted to say hi to everyone here. I just finished w...

EmB24

Graduate•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2014

It gets easier right?

W6r3 done - now I'm officially a runner (allegedly)

Week 5 Run 2: The Shouty Man Cometh...

Mini trampoline

W1R2

Week 8 Run 1 done!

Fell off the wagon

Can you help me run a 10k race?

About to start week 8. Still not sure when the best time to run is and whether I should eat before or not?

W1R3.....getting there

Wk4 Run 3 completed

Bit of advice after week 9

Graduation Posts - how about a new category?

Completed Week 6 but need some encouragement for Race for Life

Counting calories

'Get some exercise'!

Hello Everyone (about me)

What Have I Done?!?!

BACK IN THE U.U.U.K!

Love/Hate Relationship with HRM

Week 1 Run 2 :-)

W6R3 Running naked, alone and I didn't complete it....

W4R1

Swimming

More Ladies than Gents here??

Back after some time off

W5R1 a struggle and can't get run 3 out of mind!

Week 8, Run 1 Done!

I've only gone and done it! Wk9 run 3 completed! Yeehah!

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