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10k!

I ran 10k yesterday! I didn't set out to, I was feeling jaded so told myself I would do my 5k on the flat and very slowly. It was easy so I decided to bring...

I ran 10k yesterday! I didn't set out to, I was feeling jaded so told myself I w...

Zizzy

Graduate•10 years ago

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Stayin' Alive, Stayin' Alive. Huh, uh, uh, uh, Staying Al-i-i-i-ve! (W1R1)

For the past 3 weeks or so, I've been trying to come to terms with the new information that I am at considerable risk of a congenital heart defect, that caused...

For the past 3 weeks or so, I've been trying to come to terms with the new infor...

Alaiyo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Have I really graduated?

So I sorta abandoned the podcasts a while back, because I prefer to run to my own music. Recently I've been doing three mile runs with no stopping! I'm...

So I sorta abandoned the podcasts a while back, because I prefer to run to my ow...

bethto5k

Graduate•10 years ago

14 Replies

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Personal trainer?

Has anyone else used the services of a personal trainer? I am seriously considering it. I am really floundering in my attempts to regain the fitness I had...

Has anyone else used the services of a personal trainer? I am seriously consider...

turnturtle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just about to start week 3. What is this pain in my leg?

I've just completed my first two weeks of training and thought I was doing really well. Now though I have developed an ache in my left shin at the front. Could...

I've just completed my first two weeks of training and thought I was doing reall...

kaycdee

•10 years ago

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Week 7 complete, feeling good!

2 weeks to go, can't quite believe I've got this far :-) one thing I am noticing though is I still feel I'm really pushing myself even after 4 25 minute runs...

2 weeks to go, can't quite believe I've got this far :-) one thing I am noticing...

Purplesparkle8

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4 Done! Bring it on Week 5!

Went out earlier and did the last run for week 4, it went pretty well and I'm actually looking forward to week 5 now! I almost wish I could go out tomorrow to...

Went out earlier and did the last run for week 4, it went pretty well and I'm ac...

karlotta

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 completed!!!!!!

Hoorah!!!! Just completed my first run of week 5 and feel great!!!!! I did it with ease which surprises me as I struggled through week 3 and then it became a...

Hoorah!!!! Just completed my first run of week 5 and feel great!!!!! I did it wi...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Week 1 competed - my thoughts so far

Well, I've completed Run 3 of Week 1 tonight and it certainly feels good :) I have to say that I've enjoyed the first week and really looking forward to Week...

Well, I've completed Run 3 of Week 1 tonight and it certainly feels good :) I ha...

paul2014

Graduate•10 years ago

21 Replies

Rest day?

Hi everyone. Quick question. I did w2r1 this morning so tomorrow should be a rest day, however I know I won't have time to run on Wednesday and probably won't...

Hi everyone. Quick question. I did w2r1 this morning so tomorrow should be a re...

Daisy-40

•10 years ago

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You'd think...

..that going for a run after doing a Pilates class would be a good idea. I thought I'd be loose limbed but with strong and toned muscles, eating up the...

..that going for a run after doing a Pilates class would be a good idea. I thoug...

Ullyrunner

Graduate•10 years ago

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Yay! Finished Week 5 but then.....

I just finished Week 5 Run 3 and it went really well. Checked my iTunes to put Week 6 Run 1 on it and then I noticed something. For some reason I have...

I just finished Week 5 Run 3 and it went really well. Checked my iTunes to put W...

IngveR

•10 years ago

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W5R3- Please tell me that's a printing error!!!

20 minutes with NO walking?!! Having palpitations thinking about it! Just done W5R1 and was feeling brilliant...then I made the mistake of looking ahead! Has...

20 minutes with NO walking?!! Having palpitations thinking about it! Just done W...

Treemouse

Graduate•10 years ago

26 Replies

How do I know what distance I am running? I run in my local Park not along a measured road.

DogTrotter

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Oh Laura, how I have missed you ... sort of

It's been a long time since I posted on here but I have made it back. I'm not sure if my graduate badge is still there (does it get taken off you if you 'fall...

It's been a long time since I posted on here but I have made it back. I'm not s...

Hidden

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Damn this body !

Well thought I was on the mend regarding hip , went for a brisk walk wi my pooch just a slight twinge no probs , thought I'd try a little jog , no chance soon...

Well thought I was on the mend regarding hip , went for a brisk walk wi my pooch...

Rockette

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Excited near graduate with new gadget!

Hello everyone, I'm in the middle of Week 8 of the programme and have been really enjoying (!) it. I was worried about feeling unmotivated or aimless when I...

Hello everyone, I'm in the middle of Week 8 of the programme and have been real...

emkeenan

Graduate•10 years ago

7 Replies

Week 1 - starting tonight!

Hi Everyone, I'm desperately trying to lose weight and get fit and healthy for my summer holiday and my wedding in March next year. I saw this plan and...

Hi Everyone, I'm desperately trying to lose weight and get fit and healthy for ...

Sazbang

•10 years ago

22 Replies

finally... week 6 run 2 done!

Today was my third attempt at R2 of W6, the first ended after 5 minutes on the top of a steep cliff walk, so walked down, run a bit on the beach (which I...

Today was my third attempt at R2 of W6, the first ended after 5 minutes on the t...

Pigivi

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Week 4 completed :-)

Yes, I managed the 5 minute runs of week 4. Don't know if anyone else noticed a blip in the podcast? The last few runs are 3min, then 90sec walk then 5 min...

Yes, I managed the 5 minute runs of week 4. Don't know if anyone else noticed a ...

NatC25Kiskillingme

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Breathing

It's not my legs that ache or feel heavy, but my breathing that is my biggest struggle. I feel like my lungs aren't big enough and then my breathing rhythm...

It's not my legs that ache or feel heavy, but my breathing that is my biggest st...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 run 2....,. Better than 1 but still tough.... Am I ready for run 3?

Dragged myself outta bed & forced on my trainers this morning. I found run 1 on Sat was horrendous so was dreading it! I found it very hard but nailed it!!!...

Dragged myself outta bed & forced on my trainers this morning. I found run 1 on...

JustLisa

Graduate•10 years ago

19 Replies

Week 5 commenced

I really enjoyed the first run of week 5. The difference 4 weeks of the programme have made to my fitness levels are fantastic. I know that bigger challenges...

I really enjoyed the first run of week 5. The difference 4 weeks of the programm...

runner56

Graduate•10 years ago

8 Replies

One run to go :) :)

Yes, I have done two of my W9 runs, both of which were really quite fun. On Friday I ran past the airport, and it was a bit like a film montage as the sun...

Yes, I have done two of my W9 runs, both of which were really quite fun. On Fri...

Snorkmaiden

Graduate•10 years ago

5 Replies

Graduated with a 5k charity run, 30:06

When I started c25k back in the first week of March, I knew that I had to sign up for a 5k race to give myself a time limit. Without that, I would just...

When I started c25k back in the first week of March, I knew that I had to sign u...

Tomas

Graduate•10 years ago

11 Replies

Spring into Summer Quest week five - Feel free to join

Welcome to the fifth week of the Spring into Summer Quest. I hope you all had a good break and got some running in while the weather was nice. It seems...

Welcome to the fifth week of the Spring into Summer Quest. I hope you all h...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

19 Replies

Argh!

So started week 5 run 1 today. Did the first 5 min run no problem, even conquering my first hill! Unfortunately as I started the second run it was on a bit of...

So started week 5 run 1 today. Did the first 5 min run no problem, even conqueri...

Jajsh

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Missed two weeks of running!

I missed two weeks of running due top circumstances beyond my control, week six and week seven were missed. Obviously I cant continue where I left off but not...

I missed two weeks of running due top circumstances beyond my control, week six ...

shazndot

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Yippee completed week 1

Yesterday completed week one and feel ecstatic and amazed that I done it . The first run I had to drag myself to complete the last run of day one , but with...

Yesterday completed week one and feel ecstatic and amazed that I done it . The ...

alibags

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Success! Small Steps = Big Changes

I joined here last week to find support for my husbands COPD and found so much more. I read some very inspirational stories of people with COPD completing...

I joined here last week to find support for my husbands COPD and found so much m...

KMAnkers

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2014

10k!

Stayin' Alive, Stayin' Alive. Huh, uh, uh, uh, Staying Al-i-i-i-ve! (W1R1)

Have I really graduated?

Personal trainer?

Just about to start week 3. What is this pain in my leg?

Week 7 complete, feeling good!

Week 4 Done! Bring it on Week 5!

Week 5 Run 1 completed!!!!!!

Week 1 competed - my thoughts so far

Rest day?

You'd think...

Yay! Finished Week 5 but then.....

W5R3- Please tell me that's a printing error!!!

How do I know what distance I am running? I run in my local Park not along a measured road.

Oh Laura, how I have missed you ... sort of

Damn this body !

Excited near graduate with new gadget!

Week 1 - starting tonight!

finally... week 6 run 2 done!

Week 4 completed :-)

Breathing

Week 6 run 2....,. Better than 1 but still tough.... Am I ready for run 3?

Week 5 commenced

One run to go :) :)

Graduated with a 5k charity run, 30:06

Spring into Summer Quest week five - Feel free to join

Argh!

Missed two weeks of running!

Yippee completed week 1

Success! Small Steps = Big Changes

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