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Wk6 run3 completed

Well I did it! But I can honestly say this is the first time in all the runs, I have been exhausted. I didn't feel as if I had to push myself but when I...

Well I did it! But I can honestly say this is the first time in all the runs, I ...

Maturelady

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8 R1 on grass: horrible, W8 R2 on the road: great!

I made it through the first 28 minute run this week, but had really bad calf pain afterwards. After a lot of googling, I had convinced myself I'd damaged my...

I made it through the first 28 minute run this week, but had really bad calf pai...

philipc

Graduate•9 years ago

14 Replies

5 to 10k?

Hi all! I've just completed week 7 and am starting to look towards life after C25k and keeping the momentum going. I could have sworn I saw an NHS 5 to 10k...

Hi all! I've just completed week 7 and am starting to look towards life after C2...

Frankie1405

Graduate•9 years ago

15 Replies

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Help with speed?

Hey up :) I literally just finished the first day of the first week, and there's something I'm not sure of. I'm on a treadmill - what speed should I set for...

Hey up :) I literally just finished the first day of the first week, and there'...

meames

•9 years ago

28 Replies

Facebook group

Did I see someone mention a facebook group for this site? Is there one? Can I join?

Did I see someone mention a facebook group for this site? Is there one? Can I ...

Debih191

Graduate•9 years ago

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New Shoe Alert!

Cinders has new shoes! Not exactly the colours I wanted but never mind First try on is good news. Not tried them with socks yet. I shall do the uppermost...

Cinders has new shoes! Not exactly the colours I wanted but never mind First...

misswobble

Graduate•9 years ago

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Necessity is the mother of invention...

Yes I spoke too soon, my new Mizunos began to rub my foot lump again after their second outing, but I think I've found the solution! It came to me in a dream...

Yes I spoke too soon, my new Mizunos began to rub my foot lump again after their...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•9 years ago

10 Replies

Drowned rat

Well, it was torrential rain all night and still raining when I was up and ready for the off. Don't get me wrong. I really don't mind running in the rain but...

Well, it was torrential rain all night and still raining when I was up and ready...

hilbean

Graduate•9 years ago

28 Replies

Gotta love the Japanese sense of humour!!

Hahahah :D The wearable tomato dispenser: every marathon runners dream (allegedly) So will our very own Juicyju be sporting one for the Paris Marathon?...

Hahahah :D The wearable tomato dispenser: every marathon runners dream (allegedl...

AncientMum

Graduate•9 years ago

20 Replies

Waaaahhhh!

So here goes nothing! As some of you on the FB group will have seen, I've recently been through a very traumatic break up, from my long term partner. All a...

So here goes nothing! As some of you on the FB group will have seen, I've recen...

BethRF

Graduate•9 years ago

19 Replies

Week 5 run 3 nervous

Hi I completed run 2 of week 5 last night and I'm feeling it today, I've got aching muscles in my legs and back. I'm worried about doing the 20 minute run...

Hi I completed run 2 of week 5 last night and I'm feeling it today, I've got ach...

lou-34

Graduate•9 years ago

17 Replies

Completed week 8

Wow, just shot out in the mist and drizzle to complete week 8, blowing force 6 and before breakfast, but the rain has started now and I feel really good,...

Wow, just shot out in the mist and drizzle to complete week 8, blowing force 6 a...

LisaGuy-Cowes

Graduate•9 years ago

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Bras.

I am on week 3 (currently doing each weeks pod casts for a month ) Getting really good at my 3 min sessions so thought ...right one more and I'll move to week...

I am on week 3 (currently doing each weeks pod casts for a month ) Getting reall...

Sugarpink

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Damn those Large Welsh Thighs

I will start by saying I am Welsh and it has been proven that Welsh people (even us ladies) have larger thighs than the rest of the UK. That said, I did start...

I will start by saying I am Welsh and it has been proven that Welsh people (even...

PrincessStef

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

Take a peek!

Hi all - Whilst running tonight this vision kept on popping up. Felt the need to share for like minded runners. It is a plethora of beauty and strength. It...

Hi all - Whilst running tonight this vision kept on popping up. Felt the need t...

carole01

Graduate•9 years ago

22 Replies

Gremlins need exterminating

Well week 7 was pretty hard going towards the end. I ran too fast in my final run and had to walk/run the final 5 mins. I was then plagued by mental gremlins...

Well week 7 was pretty hard going towards the end. I ran too fast in my final r...

YvetteK

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

So I just ran the second run of week 7. I still can't believe that I can somehow run for 25 minutes. However, I am having a few problems with stitches. I can't...

So I just ran the second run of week 7. I still can't believe that I can somehow...

Katie24601

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

No running for me for a while

Finally followed advice and had a physio consultation that confirmed Dr Google's prognosis. Tibialis posterior tendonitis so 6 exercises 3 times a day and...

Finally followed advice and had a physio consultation that confirmed Dr Google's...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

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Feeling proud

I have just done run one of week 7. I found it Ok and even managed to up my pace for the last 60 seconds. I run on a treadmill as my joints are not that good,...

I have just done run one of week 7. I found it Ok and even managed to up my pace...

Iwilldoit

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Week three done

That's week 3 done again, getting easier now especially with the lighter evenings! Not aching note than usual after a hard days work either, not fast at all...

That's week 3 done again, getting easier now especially with the lighter evening...

samsonandrew

Graduate•9 years ago

3 Replies

That was a bit tough...

but I did it! Week 6 run 3. My first run in the rain and it was a bit windier than I would have liked too! I was doing ok until the half way point when I...

but I did it! Week 6 run 3. My first run in the rain and it was a bit windier t...

ButIlikemycouch

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Week 5 Run 3!!!!!

Doneeeeee!!!!!!!!!!

operation2015

Graduate•9 years ago

10 Replies

Swich to running outside

Hello I'm new here so a little about myself. I'm over 50 and over 50 lbs overweight. I have been doing C25K and today I will be on day 2 of week 7. My question...

Hello I'm new here so a little about myself. I'm over 50 and over 50 lbs overwei...

mark1964

•9 years ago

9 Replies

My progress

Hey everyone. I feel I've been neglecting my posting duties of late. With having no injuries or anything eventful happen I haven't had much to report. I have...

Hey everyone. I feel I've been neglecting my posting duties of late. With having...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

2 Replies

Shoe Saga

Went to two different running shops today. One told me I should get support shoes, the other said not, that I have a very mild over pronation (?) on one foot,...

Went to two different running shops today. One told me I should get support shoe...

Hidden

•9 years ago

26 Replies

Right! That's IT!!!!

This morning, I got down the stairs with ne'er a twinge. I did some cautious hops and skips down the corridor. I did some stretches. I walked to the Post...

This morning, I got down the stairs with ne'er a twinge. I did some cautious ho...

AllieG

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

Quickie

So I completed W2R3. I think i have the trial version as its not letting load W3. I am confused as to which app I should buy now to continue. Please help.

So I completed W2R3. I think i have the trial version as its not letting load W3...

crystabelle

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Ahhh, week 8 over.

Can't beleive I'm starting week 9. Did those first 8 weeks fly by or what? Looking forward to week nine and hoping I can complete it without too much stress.

Can't beleive I'm starting week 9. Did those first 8 weeks fly by or what? Loo...

KofG

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

W8 R3

My runs seem to be one great run, one so-so run. Today's was the turn of the so-so run. Used the Southsea Parkrun route again but set off way too fast. Telling...

My runs seem to be one great run, one so-so run. Today's was the turn of the so-...

Coddfish

Graduate•9 years ago

10 Replies

Week 8 - Graduation within reach

Made it to week 8. Am finding lots of new routes now that I have the confidence to 'just run' knowing that I will make it home in one piece. I can't wait to...

Made it to week 8. Am finding lots of new routes now that I have the confidence...

landers

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2015

Wk6 run3 completed

W8 R1 on grass: horrible, W8 R2 on the road: great!

5 to 10k?

Help with speed?

Facebook group

New Shoe Alert!

Necessity is the mother of invention...

Drowned rat

Gotta love the Japanese sense of humour!!

Waaaahhhh!

Week 5 run 3 nervous

Completed week 8

Bras.

Damn those Large Welsh Thighs

Take a peek!

Gremlins need exterminating

Week 7 Run 2

No running for me for a while

Feeling proud

Week three done

That was a bit tough...

Week 5 Run 3!!!!!

Swich to running outside

My progress

Shoe Saga

Right! That's IT!!!!

Quickie

Ahhh, week 8 over.

W8 R3

Week 8 - Graduation within reach

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