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Now I just need some bling .........

Rather chuffed with myself this morning as I have managed to adapt a kitchen key / letter rack into a medal / PB board. I even have somewhere to hang my...

Rather chuffed with myself this morning as I have managed to adapt a kitchen key...

goonkeepgoing

Graduate•9 years ago

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Healthy Running Doses?

As a novice third age runner coming to the end of C25K found this an encouraging and comforting read this morning. It makes all the huffing and puffing worth...

As a novice third age runner coming to the end of C25K found this an encouraging...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Depression up date

Away on holiday in Rye, had a really good day yesterday, no jogging but walked up two hundred steps and walked about 4K altogether. Had a really good day, very...

Away on holiday in Rye, had a really good day yesterday, no jogging but walked u...

Pat184

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 8 runs

Hi guy's Any help would be great Just having a nightmare with the runs so far 😯😯 Just not able to run for the whole 28 mins Without stopping in between...

Hi guy's Any help would be great Just having a nightmare with the runs so fa...

nice_42

•9 years ago

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Barefoot running...

Hi everyone, I was thinking about starting to run barefoot. Especially when I'm on holiday (on the beach!!) I'm off to Crete soon and I fancied running there...

Hi everyone, I was thinking about starting to run barefoot. Especially when I'm ...

lovingrunning

Graduate•9 years ago

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:) :) :) Week 7 completed

Just got back from my last run of week 7, feeling very pleased and getting closer to my goals (run for 30 minutes and run along promenade in Ibiza). who knows...

Just got back from my last run of week 7, feeling very pleased and getting close...

Glen53

Graduate•9 years ago

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Woohooo

Finally - week 9 run 1 done. Maybe I will graduate this time - 2 to go

Beccym

Graduate•9 years ago

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Post Half Marathon.... Needed a goal

Well I dutifully rested for 2 days after my first HM but once I stopped walking like John Wayne I decided it was time to get back out there! Nice steady 5k...

Well I dutifully rested for 2 days after my first HM but once I stopped walking ...

AndyD

Graduate•9 years ago

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Thank you everyone...... I did it !!!

So tonight I did it, my Graduation run, yeah...... I can't believe I'm actually writing those words. I need to say a huge thank you to everyone on the forum,...

So tonight I did it, my Graduation run, yeah...... I can't believe I'm actually ...

susie_bourne

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 4 completed! And a cross training question...

Today I finished week 4, I couldn't be happier! My usual route I take was blocked by a road closure (tiny little country roads, so no sneaking past the...

Today I finished week 4, I couldn't be happier! My usual route I take was blocke...

nicole92

•9 years ago

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Weirdest running heckle yet...

So I've been off grid (and off the road) for a while, but have started getting out again to fight off the impending winter blues, and had to return here to...

So I've been off grid (and off the road) for a while, but have started getting o...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running tracker

It's my birthday soon and wondering if there are any experiences here with tracker watches. My have an App on my phone but want to know if there is anything...

It's my birthday soon and wondering if there are any experiences here with track...

JoolieB1

Graduate•9 years ago

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An odd thing

I have just completed W9 R2 and cannot wait to get into my next run and graduate!! The odd thing is that for the past few weeks, since I have been doing the...

I have just completed W9 R2 and cannot wait to get into my next run and graduate...

Cazzzarooo

Graduate•9 years ago

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Time out boooooo

Thought my leg felt better tonight so off I went w6r1 a big nope just hobbling back home dreading what my hubby will say one of those I told you so situations...

Thought my leg felt better tonight so off I went w6r1 a big nope just hobbling b...

JennieHolden

•9 years ago

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OMG - I have done it!!!!!

I started my journey on 17.06.2015 and today I completed the programme! I can't believe I have done it. 3 months ago when I struggled with that first run I...

I started my journey on 17.06.2015 and today I completed the programme! I can't...

Sezza2u

Graduate•9 years ago

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The spirit is willing...

But the mojo is weak :o( After my hateful run on Sunday today has been my first outing. I did 30 minutes and it was ok, not hateful, not wonderful, just ok....

But the mojo is weak :o( After my hateful run on Sunday today has been my first...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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No pressure then........

So; when I started c25k I had every intention of having graduated by now and having 2 clear weeks to carry on pounding in preparation for an organised run (5k)...

So; when I started c25k I had every intention of having graduated by now and hav...

Brummymummy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 completed at 2nd attempt

Not easy but every time I wanted to stop just remembered how fed up I was at failing on Monday. Still not easy today but I did it so a little self confidence...

Not easy but every time I wanted to stop just remembered how fed up I was at fai...

Wizzie1967

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 Spin 2 - Hard again, but not as hard

I probably need to "slow down". Today I tried to keep my power at about 150 W as consistently as possible, and at times I couldn't manage, and had to drop to...

I probably need to "slow down". Today I tried to keep my power at about 150 W as...

gary_bart

•9 years ago

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I'm glad I went out

Got up this morning on my day off (only now work 3 days a week :) ). Cup of tea on the sofa with dog watching the news. Thinking what other people at work...

Got up this morning on my day off (only now work 3 days a week :) ). Cup of tea...

Bonniesingh

Graduate•9 years ago

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Faster snail faster!

So my best run time is 1k in 7.50 something. Now you know the reason for the title! I'm never going to be the hare but slightly faster than the tortoise would...

So my best run time is 1k in 7.50 something. Now you know the reason for the tit...

VikkiHigg

Graduate•9 years ago

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Back to basics

I actually graduated the Couch To 5K about a year ago and since have run 3 5K races and just recently 2 10K races. Both the 10Ks were within about two weeks...

I actually graduated the Couch To 5K about a year ago and since have run 3 5K ra...

Shadowmichael

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 (and oh what a week it has been)

Today I completed week 9 run 2. Whew!!!! This was a tough one. This week at work has been insane and so I started out more tired than usual. That said, I beat...

Today I completed week 9 run 2. Whew!!!! This was a tough one. This week at work...

RunningForBroke

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3R1

Did first run of week 3 on Monday and found it surprisingly achievable! (Never thought I'd say that) Missed run today as too busy but finally got out rather...

Did first run of week 3 on Monday and found it surprisingly achievable! (Never t...

Joopoo

•9 years ago

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Accidental/enforced week off!!

Looks like I am having an enforced week off this week !! I DID have a hard ( but good ) week last week - but so far this week has been a disaster :) I had...

Looks like I am having an enforced week off this week !! I DID have a hard ( bu...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Finally!!........

I hit 10k tonight and felt fantastic....still do and I've got to get to sleep as I have work in the morning 😕 but couldn't go to sleep without thanking...

I hit 10k tonight and felt fantastic....still do and I've got to get to sleep as...

jules50

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

I did it! I did it all. I kept up my pace and didn't slow till Laura told me too. Sorry just wanted to sound really smug to someone. Happy as a little piggy in...

I did it! I did it all. I kept up my pace and didn't slow till Laura told me too...

RachySP

•9 years ago

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When do you start to increase speed?

In order to do a 5K in 30 minutes, you need to run at an average speed of 10 KM/H for 30 minutes. I am in week 3 and can confidently run at 7 KM/H for 3...

In order to do a 5K in 30 minutes, you need to run at an average speed of 10 KM/...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3R2 done. Slow and steady did the trick!

Did week 3 run 2. And following advise from Gary, I reduced my speed from 7.5 KM/H to 7 KM/H - advantage of treadmill. And reducing the speed by just 0.5...

Did week 3 run 2. And following advise from Gary, I reduced my speed from 7.5 K...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

W8R2 without Laura

I started my walk downloading the podcast, only to find that Laura wouldn’t speak to me, offering the excuse that I had no Internet connection. No trouble with...

I started my walk downloading the podcast, only to find that Laura wouldn’t spea...

Austen304

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2015

Now I just need some bling .........

Healthy Running Doses?

Depression up date

Week 8 runs

Barefoot running...

:) :) :) Week 7 completed

Woohooo

Post Half Marathon.... Needed a goal

Thank you everyone...... I did it !!!

Week 4 completed! And a cross training question...

Weirdest running heckle yet...

Running tracker

An odd thing

Time out boooooo

OMG - I have done it!!!!!

The spirit is willing...

No pressure then........

Week 6 run 1 completed at 2nd attempt

Week 7 Spin 2 - Hard again, but not as hard

I'm glad I went out

Faster snail faster!

Back to basics

Week 9 run 2 (and oh what a week it has been)

W3R1

Accidental/enforced week off!!

Finally!!........

Week 4 Run 1

When do you start to increase speed?

W3R2 done. Slow and steady did the trick!

W8R2 without Laura

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