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Graduated last weekend

I started the programme just under 9 weeks ago and did my w9 r3 at the weekend. Having done very little exercise for 2 years I am thrilled to be able to run...

I started the programme just under 9 weeks ago and did my w9 r3 at the weekend. ...

Jacquelined

Graduate•9 years ago

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post grad run no.2

Hello all Well, I have decided on what I want to do!!! I am going to try interval runs twice a week and 1 30+ min run a week. So Wednesday is going to be my...

Hello all Well, I have decided on what I want to do!!! I am going to try interv...

sbrown1264

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7R2..Feeling good!

Having had a bit of a busy schedule this week and feeling so tired last night, I wasn't sure how well my early morning run would go today especially now that...

Having had a bit of a busy schedule this week and feeling so tired last night, I...

Sandraj39

Graduate•9 years ago

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LUNGS REPAIR QUESTION!

I've never been a smoker. (Well, unless you count the "lost weekend" phase of my life in 2001-2002 where I celebrated splitting up from a mad woman by smoking...

I've never been a smoker. (Well, unless you count the "lost weekend" phase of my...

danzargo

Graduate•9 years ago

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Not the best way to prepare!

A friend from work retired yesterday so went to his leaving drinks. Wasn't planning on staying long ('I've got to run for 30 minutes tomorrow!' Cue blank looks...

A friend from work retired yesterday so went to his leaving drinks. Wasn't plann...

AliJelliBelli

Graduate•9 years ago

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Just a quick thanks :)

Hi every one .. Just wanted to say quick Thanks for all the ''butt kicking'' encouraging words :) well.... after couple of weeks i finally got back on...

Hi every one .. Just wanted to say quick Thanks for all the ''butt kicking'' en...

MoNi88

•9 years ago

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What a fabulous morning for a run

Southsea seafront this morning: sunshine, bright blue sky with just a few fluffy white clouds, bright blue sea sparkling in the sun, a few early morning yachts...

Southsea seafront this morning: sunshine, bright blue sky with just a few fluffy...

Coddfish

Graduate•9 years ago

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Lace lock/heel lock - how to tie your running shoes properly!

Came across this on FB yesterday, and tried it for my run this morning - it really works well. Always wondered what the extra lacehole on the shoes was for!...

Came across this on FB yesterday, and tried it for my run this morning - it real...

Steve_L

Graduate•9 years ago

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I've torn a ligament in my ankle :( Can anyone recommend an ankle support product to wear?

Hi all, so a week ago I was so happy to complete Wk5R3. It was blowing a gale on the seafront and so decided to run in a local park that had very uneven paths...

Hi all, so a week ago I was so happy to complete Wk5R3. It was blowing a gale on...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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New shoes, new route

Wk 7 R1 this morning. Who'd have thought it! Having spent a good 20 mins trying to get my new trainers laced up to the correct tension (too loose and my heel...

Wk 7 R1 this morning. Who'd have thought it! Having spent a good 20 mins trying...

Inspirus

Graduate•9 years ago

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Getting faster!

You know, it really is exciting and satisfying when things come together and you can see real progress with your running. This week I've felt really good....

You know, it really is exciting and satisfying when things come together and you...

Steve_L

Graduate•9 years ago

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Cautious move from the IC

I decided to do a W1R1 outing this morning to see how my injury is fairing and I was pleasantly surprised. I did the first 60 second run, power walked the...

I decided to do a W1R1 outing this morning to see how my injury is fairing and I...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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Is my badge ready?

Happy to report that I completed W9R3 this morning. The run was always intended to be a nice gentle saunter and I completed 5k in 36 minutes 35 seconds which...

Happy to report that I completed W9R3 this morning. The run was always intended...

Dunder2004

Graduate•9 years ago

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Back to my old route

Have just managed 5k in 35.51..a pb for me so quite chuffed, and went back to my old route along the prom had been avoiding it with all the wind we've had but...

Have just managed 5k in 35.51..a pb for me so quite chuffed, and went back to my...

jules50

Graduate•9 years ago

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I'm getting younger!

I've decided to stop the clock, a bit like challenge anneka (for those who remember her!). I'm feeling better about everything, and I'm feeling fitter. This...

I've decided to stop the clock, a bit like challenge anneka (for those who remem...

Sparkyifhungry

Graduate•9 years ago

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Feeling positive

Wow i have lost 10lbs in weight since starting the c25k 4weeks ago. I have kept it up and reduced my calorie intake. Most of all i have enjoyed every minute of...

Wow i have lost 10lbs in weight since starting the c25k 4weeks ago. I have kept ...

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 8 completed :)

I had to have a few days break before completing week 8 - we've been doing a bit of rearranging the house and I spent a few days building bunk beds,...

I had to have a few days break before completing week 8 - we've been doing a bit...

Rolyat_Adnama

Graduate•9 years ago

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We have had such a positive week on here I thought I was time for a little reminder.

Time to remind everyone of what you can do to help the movement we are all part of. Our very own IannadaTruffe spent a lot of time and effort getting the NHS...

Time to remind everyone of what you can do to help the movement we are all part ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Birthday present

Now, all I need is to try to figure out how to set it up. Bummer

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Still breathing!!

After repeating W1 twice, I have finally moved on to W2. I didn't think I would be able to manage 90 seconds of running, but to my surprise, I did, and...

After repeating W1 twice, I have finally moved on to W2. I didn't think I would ...

alijabu

Graduate•9 years ago

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Garmin Forerunner 10 on Amazon

Hi, just thought I'd mention that the lilac small Garmin Forerunner 10 is £49.97 on Amazon at the moment! I think usually they are £79.99 MP

Hi, just thought I'd mention that the lilac small Garmin Forerunner 10 is £49.9...

mancunianpoodle

•9 years ago

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Out of sorts!

Here I am - still on holiday in the US - getting some runs in but overall definitely "out of sorts!" . We are of course out and about every day and living in...

Here I am - still on holiday in the US - getting some runs in but overall defini...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 3 started

Week 3 started was terrified wouldnt make it the word failure kept popping into my head. Decided that if i came out the other side of my second lot of three...

Week 3 started was terrified wouldnt make it the word failure kept popping into ...

grahammargaret

Graduate•9 years ago

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Loving this journey

I had to go to London yesterday and stay overnight, which was kind of going to mess with my C25K plans!! So I chucked my shoes and kit in my case, and went...

I had to go to London yesterday and stay overnight, which was kind of going to m...

SaraV

•9 years ago

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Market Drayton 10k goodies

Was there anyone not out to an event on Sunday! I was at the Market Drayton 10k and was lucky enough to pick up a PB 53:07 and a very nice goodie bag as...

Was there anyone not out to an event on Sunday! I was at the Market Drayton 10k ...

Prin

•9 years ago

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New Blue Shoes - Alert

Have been getting a bit of discomfort under my toes with my old shoes. I visited my friendly independent running shop and spent a happy hour trying on shoes...

Have been getting a bit of discomfort under my toes with my old shoes. I visite...

old_git

Graduate•9 years ago

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Adventures in Crosstraining (cont)

Following my swim on Sunday I've dutifully been to a yoga class tonight. It was a bit like BodyBalance and the hour flew by. I have wibbly thighs now!! Still...

Following my swim on Sunday I've dutifully been to a yoga class tonight. It was ...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4r2

Another one down! The second five min run seemed easier tonight and I really noticed my breathing technique has improved and also that the walking in between...

Another one down! The second five min run seemed easier tonight and I really not...

Slong090277

Graduate•9 years ago

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What is too slow

Is there such a thing as too slow, I have just finished W6r2 and my running partner tonight did his run and then walked with me whilst I finished mine and we...

Is there such a thing as too slow, I have just finished W6r2 and my running part...

Nic_S

•9 years ago

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W1R1 Exhausted but did it.

Last night was the first i knew of this from my sister, and so today we agreed to do the couch to 5k run. first day is hard as i dont do runing always...

Last night was the first i knew of this from my sister, and so today we agreed t...

Fran04

•9 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2015

Graduated last weekend

post grad run no.2

W7R2..Feeling good!

LUNGS REPAIR QUESTION!

Not the best way to prepare!

Just a quick thanks :)

What a fabulous morning for a run

Lace lock/heel lock - how to tie your running shoes properly!

I've torn a ligament in my ankle :( Can anyone recommend an ankle support product to wear?

New shoes, new route

Getting faster!

Cautious move from the IC

Is my badge ready?

Back to my old route

I'm getting younger!

Feeling positive

Week 8 completed :)

We have had such a positive week on here I thought I was time for a little reminder.

Birthday present

Still breathing!!

Garmin Forerunner 10 on Amazon

Out of sorts!

Week 3 started

Loving this journey

Market Drayton 10k goodies

New Blue Shoes - Alert

Adventures in Crosstraining (cont)

W4r2

What is too slow

W1R1 Exhausted but did it.

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