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Home before the rain!

Well as going to run last night with the boys but upset tummy so I stayed home. Devided I'd run part way home from work tonight....rain due but only spitting...

Well as going to run last night with the boys but upset tummy so I stayed home. ...

ShannieP

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduated today

Did W9R3 today, a good feeling to have managed to complete the course. Working out what to do from here.

Did W9R3 today, a good feeling to have managed to complete the course. Working...

Cali-123

Graduate•8 years ago

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Overcoming obtacles

Over the years I have found it is very easy to let obstacles get in the way of my fitness activities - especially if I look hard enough! After looking at the...

Over the years I have found it is very easy to let obstacles get in the way of m...

philmoore

•8 years ago

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Week one complete

Finished my third run of week one today. All of the treadmills were full so I did my five minute warm-up on the cross trainer and then jumped on one to do my...

Finished my third run of week one today. All of the treadmills were full so I di...

daniel_watson1708

•8 years ago

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week 3 run 1

Wow! You were all right, don't know why I was so worried :). I just listened to Laura and took it slow. Was actually easier than I thought it would be. Mind...

Wow! You were all right, don't know why I was so worried :). I just listened to ...

JackJack1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Asthma, running and me

I've read so many blogs and just HAD to share my experiences. I'm a chronic asthmatic and have been all of my life. I've never been able to run, even at...

I've read so many blogs and just HAD to share my experiences. I'm a chronic ast...

squirrelsflugel

•8 years ago

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newbie here!

Hi, I think the last time I did any sort of running was 30 years ago if I'm honest. I'm an overweight 50-odd year old and have started the Cto5K challenge...

Hi, I think the last time I did any sort of running was 30 years ago if I'm hone...

unfitfred

•8 years ago

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Week 6/Run 1

Hi folks, What a day! None stop all day at work and then the electrician (who was due to turn up between 1-5pm) turned up at 7.45pm there goes my running...

Hi folks, What a day! None stop all day at work and then the electrician (who...

saul01

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week5 Run2

Done! Feeling good :)

CatRuns

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week one done!

So I've completed week one, yipee! I found it so much easier today and was shocked when it was time to walk again as I felt I could run more (I didn't though,...

So I've completed week one, yipee! I found it so much easier today and was shock...

Hart24

•8 years ago

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Couch to 5k. Week 1. Day 1. Complete Novice

So I did it. But I can't believe how incredibly UNFIT I am!! It was mostly walking (I'm fine at that), but I found the jogging, and I mean tiny little 60...

So I did it. But I can't believe how incredibly UNFIT I am!! It was mostly wal...

Dreamer366

•8 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

Evening all, I did this after work tonight and I found it a bit harder than the others. I was really tired after a busy day and had mega girly bellyache so...

Evening all, I did this after work tonight and I found it a bit harder than th...

ElsieW

Graduate•8 years ago

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First ever run! Are my result respectable?

I haven't run since school and to be honest I've let myself go abit (I blame my girlfriends cooking for that!) and my New Years resolution was to try and get...

I haven't run since school and to be honest I've let myself go abit (I blame my ...

Omgitsstef

•8 years ago

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Week Two, One Down

Well I did it!!!! I was terrified of facing a further 30 seconds each run and consoled myself in the fact that it's only six runs compared with eight last...

Well I did it!!!! I was terrified of facing a further 30 seconds each run and c...

VickyWar2209

•8 years ago

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Back to earth ... with a bang!

Well, after graduating on Saturday, tonight was my first 'just for the heck of it' run. I set out with 30 minutes in mind and 30 minutes I did but bloody hell...

Well, after graduating on Saturday, tonight was my first 'just for the heck of i...

wez70

Graduate•8 years ago

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Recommendations for Samsung S5 Armband

Hello Folks, Can anyone recommend a decent/nice armband for a Samsung S5. There's so many out there, just wondering if it's worth paying the extra for the...

Hello Folks, Can anyone recommend a decent/nice armband for a Samsung S5. There...

saul01

Graduate•8 years ago

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c25k Completed!

Just finished the couch to 5k - via the app. I looked at a few of the weeks to see what was in store and i really didnt think I would complete all the days ,...

Just finished the couch to 5k - via the app. I looked at a few of the weeks to s...

Ellie863

•8 years ago

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Week 5 has begun

Just got back from W5R1 and I feel good but I've just looked at what's ahead of me and I must say W5R3 looks daunting right now but I believe if I can conquer...

Just got back from W5R1 and I feel good but I've just looked at what's ahead of ...

Wolfboy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Life after Laura. Recent graduates settling into a routine. Keep yourself motivated. Week I/IV

Welcome anyone who wants to post and log their running for the next 4 weeks as we settle into our post-grad running life. I'm using Roman numerals to...

Welcome anyone who wants to post and log their running for the next 4 weeks as w...

boptillyoudrop49

Graduate•8 years ago

23 Replies

orthotics

Hi everyone, I've got a question about orthotics. Several people on here have mentioned that this would be a good idea and I'd like to know how to go about...

Hi everyone, I've got a question about orthotics. Several people on here have m...

shinyhappy123

Graduate•8 years ago

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Do rest days mean rest from running, or everything?!

Doing Couch25b450. Running newbie (Wk 2) so this may be a dim question. Can I do other things on the rest days like cycling?

Doing Couch25b450. Running newbie (Wk 2) so this may be a dim question. Can I d...

HelsbelswhatamIdoing

Graduate•8 years ago

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Done it!!!

I am feeling very proud of myself, I have just finished W9R3. Not bad for a 64 year old lass. I am amazed that I actually enjoy it. Many thanks to friends and...

I am feeling very proud of myself, I have just finished W9R3. Not bad for a 64 y...

Lonerider

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2 - Pulled Something!!!!!

Really wanted to start W2 yesterday but appear to have pulled something in the top of my leg. When I did W1 R2 and R3 I ran at a slightly faster pace although...

Really wanted to start W2 yesterday but appear to have pulled something in the t...

Lorraine1108

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Limited use for a Deaf Person

I have completed the couch to 5k, great app, helped me to get fit, and thoroughly enjoyed all 9 weeks! I have a few friends that are Profoundly Deaf and would...

I have completed the couch to 5k, great app, helped me to get fit, and thoroughl...

Maryj12

•8 years ago

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6.5k run and signed up for a 6k night run!

I ran 6.5k yesterday and no shin pain! Was very pleased! Think I need to find some new routes though as running round the same park and scenery isn't that...

I ran 6.5k yesterday and no shin pain! Was very pleased! Think I need to find so...

beatricerose

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 run 1- tired legs or pulled muscle

So was getting anxious to do today's run - the only time I've not looked forward to it - seemed like a massive jump from last week. Managed the 3 minutes and...

So was getting anxious to do today's run - the only time I've not looked forward...

Numsnunn

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Running while crying...

Just completed wk3 r1. Having panicked about doubling the time, I did it with ease. Cried all the way round listening to my teenage hero on Radio 6. Thanks...

Just completed wk3 r1. Having panicked about doubling the time, I did it with e...

Ucandothis

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hello 2016 Quest week 4 - Feel free to join

Hello 2016 Quest week four I have finally managed to put the London to Paris virtual run up today. Things conspired against me recently on the tech front, but...

Hello 2016 Quest week four I have finally managed to put the London to Paris vir...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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London to Paris Quest run

I am so sorry for the delay in doing this. The app to do the graphics went haywire and j e been trying to find another one as it looks like it's not coming...

I am so sorry for the delay in doing this. The app to do the graphics went hayw...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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Buzzing!

First week done. Absolutely amazed, delighted and most importantly....motivated. Having gained a huge amount of weight.....comfort eating and drinking (grief...

First week done. Absolutely amazed, delighted and most importantly....motivated....

Shortyat1969

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2016

Home before the rain!

Graduated today

Overcoming obtacles

Week one complete

week 3 run 1

Asthma, running and me

newbie here!

Week 6/Run 1

Week5 Run2

Week one done!

Couch to 5k. Week 1. Day 1. Complete Novice

Week 6 Run 1

First ever run! Are my result respectable?

Week Two, One Down

Back to earth ... with a bang!

Recommendations for Samsung S5 Armband

c25k Completed!

Week 5 has begun

Life after Laura. Recent graduates settling into a routine. Keep yourself motivated. Week I/IV

orthotics

Do rest days mean rest from running, or everything?!

Done it!!!

W2 - Pulled Something!!!!!

Limited use for a Deaf Person

6.5k run and signed up for a 6k night run!

Week 4 run 1- tired legs or pulled muscle

Running while crying...

Hello 2016 Quest week 4 - Feel free to join

London to Paris Quest run

Buzzing!

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