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Manchester Winter Run

'Ello cake lovers! Not posted on here for a while as not much to tell. Still running, still making cakes, still not eating them :-( I've signed up for the...

'Ello cake lovers! Not posted on here for a while as not much to tell. Still ru...

Sazzle44

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7 R2 injury fear

Completed wk7r2 the other night (hardest run so far despite having done the 25 mins non stop on previous 2 runs!). My problem though is pain down the back of...

Completed wk7r2 the other night (hardest run so far despite having done the 25 m...

philmoore

•8 years ago

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week two done but I've had a weeks break

Hi all This week I have been in terrible pain with my tooth (it's been like torture!!) and I have been decorating the kitchen....... Any how I've had a week...

Hi all This week I have been in terrible pain with my tooth (it's been like tort...

LouCollier

•8 years ago

6 Replies

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Where to next?

Yippee!!! I'be now completed C25K and have started running further (I managed 6km!!). If I had told myself in December that I would be able to go for over 40...

Yippee!!! I'be now completed C25K and have started running further (I managed 6...

Karen214

•8 years ago

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Come on! It feels a bit lonely there...

Hi Everybody! What are you waiting for? Join the C25K team created by Realfoodieclub for the 2016 edition of the 5x50 Challenge; it will keep you active and it...

Hi Everybody! What are you waiting for? Join the C25K team created by Realfoodie...

secan

Graduate•8 years ago

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C25B450 Wk7r2 nailed thanks to Adam and the Ants!

Wk7r1 caught me by surprise. Nothing in the tank and gremlins in my head. I did it with a couple of 30 seconds walks in there but it really knocked my...

Wk7r1 caught me by surprise. Nothing in the tank and gremlins in my head. I did...

HelsbelswhatamIdoing

Graduate•8 years ago

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5k race vs parkrun

I've just been looking at potential 5k races in the local area... then I wondered why bother? Because unless I am looking for a super-accurate time I really...

I've just been looking at potential 5k races in the local area... then I wondere...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate•8 years ago

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Injury verdict....

Hi folks Just an update following my appointment with the physio this morning... I was a little worried that I'd done something drastic as my ankle was...

Hi folks Just an update following my appointment with the physio this morning.....

Debs4GNR

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1R3 - Gah!!

The evening started so well, prepared all the dinner and gave hubby instructions on when to put it on so ready when I got back from run. Decided to nip to the...

The evening started so well, prepared all the dinner and gave hubby instructions...

barmybint

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7 now completed

I'm on a roll at the moment - 4 runs of 25 mins in a week. I've never done that before. I ran without Laura again, but runkeeper kept me informed on the time....

I'm on a roll at the moment - 4 runs of 25 mins in a week. I've never done that ...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week five Run three is under my belt

I've finally done it! Ran for twenty minutes solid and boy did it nearly finish me off! I got to about ten minutes in (I'm guessing I like to listen to my own...

I've finally done it! Ran for twenty minutes solid and boy did it nearly finish ...

lochnessx

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Frustrated doesn't come close

I've posted here recently regarding the pain in my knees i've been experiencing since my 3rd run of week 2 on Sunday. I ended up putting it down to the fact...

I've posted here recently regarding the pain in my knees i've been experiencing ...

stephhxo

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Week 1...done!

I completed Week 1 Run 3 today. As I had deviated from my original (very flat) route, I realised what a difference even the slightest incline can make. It took...

I completed Week 1 Run 3 today. As I had deviated from my original (very flat) r...

Celtprof

Graduate•8 years ago

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A cautionary tale of scent, silliness, sparkle and sunshine...

A beautiful cold morning, with early sunshine peeping through the curtains. Up and out, after moving two very large and heavy boxes to the door, for...

A beautiful cold morning, with early sunshine peeping through the curtains. Up ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

22 Replies

First non-stop 5K done!

After finishing C25K, I have been trying to: 1. Run outdoors as I did my C25K on treadmill 2. Run faster 3. Run 5K I managed all 3 on Sunday when I ran 5K in...

After finishing C25K, I have been trying to: 1. Run outdoors as I did my C25K o...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•8 years ago

40 Replies

Week 7 Run 1 - Hooray!

Hello all! So I figured that seeing as there's no distinction between Week 7 and Week 6, Run 3, that I'd just move on to Week 7. I decided to return to Keele,...

Hello all! So I figured that seeing as there's no distinction between Week 7 an...

yamiskoi

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

Week 5 run 3 done and dusted I feel awesome!

Well after my post the other day about the self doubt I put the gremlins in there place and got out there this morning and did it, Thursday is my weigh day, I...

Well after my post the other day about the self doubt I put the gremlins in ther...

hel212000

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

Run 2 completed. My breathing was under control today, now looking forward to finishing week 7 on Saturday. I have lost another lb today, now weigh 11 stone...

Run 2 completed. My breathing was under control today, now looking forward to fi...

diamondgirl902

Graduate•8 years ago

22 Replies

Furious but funny

So I thought i had a great weight loss this week. However my mum has been messing with the scales and I have maintained my weight aarrrgghhh lol

So I thought i had a great weight loss this week. However my mum has been messi...

jayz89

Graduate•8 years ago

2 Replies

Not easy but worth it

Just done week 3 run 3- awful stich & pain behind both knees- I ran t hrought it & completed any ideas to help with the pain behind my knees?

Just done week 3 run 3- awful stich & pain behind both knees- I ran t hrought it...

jayz89

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1 R1 complete :)

Finally started C25K last night. Planned the route which was a mix of flat, a little down & a little up hill round the area I live as I didn't want to venture...

Finally started C25K last night. Planned the route which was a mix of flat, a li...

vickyb5277

•8 years ago

17 Replies

W2R2, tired legs, glorious view.

Worth it!

Hidden

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Next Steps ?

Can anyone help me please ? I have just run R1W8 and have an eye on graduating. However I run really slowly. I would like to do a park run in the future when I...

Can anyone help me please ? I have just run R1W8 and have an eye on graduating. ...

redcat123

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Off the injury couch and into the mud

So after a succession of injuries which kept me out of action for about a month yesterday was my first real run for a while. The sun was out and it was a...

So after a succession of injuries which kept me out of action for about a month ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Week 6 run1 not so bad

Only the freezing cold rain and puddles to complain about really- after the previous 20 minuter I kind of thought is that it! Cannot wait for better weather...

Only the freezing cold rain and puddles to complain about really- after the prev...

mummybrummy

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

How do you spend your rest days?

On Tuesday (my rest day) I had a bad day at work and needed to clear my head, so I went for a swim. I didn't do much, just 5 laps, but it helped with the head...

On Tuesday (my rest day) I had a bad day at work and needed to clear my head, so...

Shivani05

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

w1r1

Just completed the first run for the first week, and it felt great! the time from running to walking was perfect and I could really feel myself pushing a...

Just completed the first run for the first week, and it felt great! the time fro...

Kelcey

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Start of week 4

Just finished the first run of week 4. All went well. The first couple of runs actually went quickly and 3 minutes doesn't seem half as bad as it did this time...

Just finished the first run of week 4. All went well. The first couple of runs a...

daniel_watson1708

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Got a bit wet, but W8R2 finished.

It's been a week since W8R1 but had chance to get out in to the glorious spring evening to compl.... oh hang on, thats me dreaming of running in nice weather...

It's been a week since W8R1 but had chance to get out in to the glorious spring ...

Big-Andy

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R2 pulled up short

After looking forward to my run today, I had to stop at the end of the first 10 minute run due to a really tight and painful calf muscle😟 I did the normal...

After looking forward to my run today, I had to stop at the end of the first 10...

Keam

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2016

Manchester Winter Run

Week 7 R2 injury fear

week two done but I've had a weeks break

Where to next?

Come on! It feels a bit lonely there...

C25B450 Wk7r2 nailed thanks to Adam and the Ants!

5k race vs parkrun

Injury verdict....

W1R3 - Gah!!

W7 now completed

Week five Run three is under my belt

Frustrated doesn't come close

Week 1...done!

A cautionary tale of scent, silliness, sparkle and sunshine...

First non-stop 5K done!

Week 7 Run 1 - Hooray!

Week 5 run 3 done and dusted I feel awesome!

Week 7 Run 2

Furious but funny

Not easy but worth it

W1 R1 complete :)

W2R2, tired legs, glorious view.

Next Steps ?

Off the injury couch and into the mud

Week 6 run1 not so bad

How do you spend your rest days?

w1r1

Start of week 4

Got a bit wet, but W8R2 finished.

W6R2 pulled up short

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