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W3R1 only blummin done it :)

Hi all, so as I said a few days ago I was dreading tonight's run 1 of week 3. How was I possibly going to run for 3 mins?? Well I blummin did & I had the...

Hi all, so as I said a few days ago I was dreading tonight's run 1 of week 3. Ho...

vickyb5277

•8 years ago

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Feeling confident :)

Last run of week four planned for the morning .. don't know why I feel confident as run one and two were tough! But I've figured I've done it twice now.. and...

Last run of week four planned for the morning .. don't know why I feel confident...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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Doing week 9 in style😊

Got my new trousers/ top/ jacket/ snazzy water bottle for mothers day. Plus words of encouragement in my card from my kids saying keep up the good work they...

Got my new trousers/ top/ jacket/ snazzy water bottle for mothers day. Plus word...

mummybrummy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Frustrated

Hi I started the c2k5 in august and graduated , finally running 5k in october. However, I've pretty much had shin splints on and off since, taking a month off...

Hi I started the c2k5 in august and graduated , finally running 5k in october. ...

beatricerose

Graduate•8 years ago

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Almost there

Almost there , did wk 8 day 1 yesterday , found I was getting tired but couldn't stop as I didn't think I would start again , but strangest thing the last five...

Almost there , did wk 8 day 1 yesterday , found I was getting tired but couldn't...

evecanrun2

Graduate•8 years ago

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Finally made the move and put my trainers back on

So after not running for over a week I finally found the motivation today to go out and do week 6 run 1. It was a struggle at first but once I got going I...

So after not running for over a week I finally found the motivation today to go ...

sarahlinnett

•8 years ago

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Finished at last!

After going back over part of the program because of knee problems (on treadmill) I have done my third 30 minute run. The knees are still an issue and I am...

After going back over part of the program because of knee problems (on treadmill...

KayFitz

Graduate•8 years ago

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Back in the fold

I'm back after a long, long absence. Starting over with C25K although I'm a graduate as I've got a lot of catching up to do. Wish me luck, please.

I'm back after a long, long absence. Starting over with C25K although I'm a grad...

SexyBexy

Graduate•8 years ago

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For want of a knot

I found my recent parkrun a bit tedious and the idea of a short walk, like a number at my end of the run, quite tempting but ultimately resistible. However, I...

I found my recent parkrun a bit tedious and the idea of a short walk, like a num...

Austen304

•8 years ago

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Well that was a revelation!

My previous 25 minute run was just a hard miserable slog. So I approached today's run, my last 25 minute run, with much trepidation. Now I am not saying I...

My previous 25 minute run was just a hard miserable slog. So I approached today...

Craftywomble

•8 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1, there was dribbling!

A bit of a curate’s egg, this one. The good news, I guess, is that I did the 5 minute runs. I did them, and didn’t stop, although I was kind of glad the last...

A bit of a curate’s egg, this one. The good news, I guess, is that I did the 5 ...

vivster

Graduate•8 years ago

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Groundhog Day

Well here it was again W3R1 My old friend 😉 So last week just before my back decided to follow my knees and give up... I went to a local running shop to get...

Well here it was again W3R1 My old friend 😉 So last week just before my back de...

OldPapaBear

Graduate•8 years ago

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Peanut butter is my new best friend!

Firstly I'd like to say a huge thank you to my fellow runners who helped me through my 'slump' last week. To recap briefly, in my effort to get generally...

Firstly I'd like to say a huge thank you to my fellow runners who helped me thro...

Bunnygirl55

Graduate•8 years ago

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UK (& World's) most popular running & cycle routes

As a follow up to Hussainboltz's post with the BBC Magazine article, I thought I'd post the link the full Strava Global Heatmap showing the most popular...

As a follow up to Hussainboltz's post with the BBC Magazine article, I thought I...

John_W

Graduate•8 years ago

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First post-grad run postponed - uh oh, dodgy hip :(

Uh oh, not sure the graduation sprint finish was such a bright idea... Since Sunday night have been suffering with a touch of niggly hip and upper thigh/groin...

Uh oh, not sure the graduation sprint finish was such a bright idea... Since Sun...

Running-scared

Graduate•8 years ago

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3 runs left

Well here I am, admitted one week behind schedule thanks to the dreaded flu when I hit week 7.Now ready to start week nine and well on track to graduate the...

Well here I am, admitted one week behind schedule thanks to the dreaded flu when...

LUVLEEJU

Graduate•8 years ago

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Some may find interesting

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-35640743

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Week 6 of 25; Training plan for 10K

This is week 6 of my couch to 10 km Training plan that I am following using my Endomondo App. Yesterday's attempt was dire for several reasons, principally...

This is week 6 of my couch to 10 km Training plan that I am following using my E...

Fat_stab

Graduate•8 years ago

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Much better run :)

Thanks for the advice I received from my last post where I was describing my loss of running mojo. After a terrible run last Tuesday I decided to think about...

Thanks for the advice I received from my last post where I was describing my los...

Skennedy0909

Graduate•8 years ago

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One down....

Well first one done,it's a beautiful day out there today so glad I got out of bed early (although it took me 15 minutes of strong talking to do so) I didn't...

Well first one done,it's a beautiful day out there today so glad I got out of be...

Rundee

•8 years ago

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W4, R1,2&3. False starts, competitiveness and legs of lead.

Run one got off to a bad start, I was dreading it, feeling as though it was a big jump between weeks 3&4, just completed the walk and was 2 minutes into the...

Run one got off to a bad start, I was dreading it, feeling as though it was a bi...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Day one

Here goes ......

Rundee

•8 years ago

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grrrrrrrr, this is what I call an "incident"

Went for a run / shuffle along the beach this morning and got bitten on the ankle. Not by a snake. Just a dog. I don't usually have problems with dogs. When I...

Went for a run / shuffle along the beach this morning and got bitten on the ankl...

nhs2015

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R2 surprised me!

Maybe I'm making some progress after all cause that was not too bad. It's 2 10 min runs separated by a 3 min walk. I did welcome the walk in between but it was...

Maybe I'm making some progress after all cause that was not too bad. It's 2 10 m...

Calliope99

•8 years ago

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C25b450 - I did it! Happy 50th Birthday to me! :-) 🎂 🍸 🎉

After Tuesday's drama on the dreadmill my gremlins had me doubting I could do this, complete the challenge that I set myself to finish c25k by my 50th...

After Tuesday's drama on the dreadmill my gremlins had me doubting I could do th...

HelsbelswhatamIdoing

Graduate•8 years ago

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Dumbass alert!

Ok so ive joi ed the forum but not having any joy navigating this site. I am looking for the course outline and instructions. Where the heck is it?

Ok so ive joi ed the forum but not having any joy navigating this site. I am loo...

FatGirlSlimForHealth

•8 years ago

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Woo! w9 r1 done

After a disastrous w8 r3, I really wasn't looking forward to tonights w9r1. But to my surprise it went really well. Can't quite believe I've nearly finished...

After a disastrous w8 r3, I really wasn't looking forward to tonights w9r1. But ...

JackJack1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Couch potato

Day 2 week 1 and cannot believe that I have actually enjoyed my first 2 sessions. Running in just 60 second bursts is perfect. It's doable and I really feel...

Day 2 week 1 and cannot believe that I have actually enjoyed my first 2 sessions...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W3R20 - not a typo

Having had a break from running for a couple of weeks for one reason or another I went out yesterday morning back to trusty week 3, which is a popular choice...

Having had a break from running for a couple of weeks for one reason or another ...

LisaRose74

•8 years ago

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9 Weeks? Really?

Hi, ive never exercised in my life! Im 41 and going to give this a try. How are you finding it? I can see my self with a painkiller addiction after 9 weeks!...

Hi, ive never exercised in my life! Im 41 and going to give this a try. How are...

FatGirlSlimForHealth

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2016

W3R1 only blummin done it :)

Feeling confident :)

Doing week 9 in style😊

Frustrated

Almost there

Finally made the move and put my trainers back on

Finished at last!

Back in the fold

For want of a knot

Well that was a revelation!

Week 4 Run 1, there was dribbling!

Groundhog Day

Peanut butter is my new best friend!

UK (& World's) most popular running & cycle routes

First post-grad run postponed - uh oh, dodgy hip :(

3 runs left

Some may find interesting

Week 6 of 25; Training plan for 10K

Much better run :)

One down....

W4, R1,2&3. False starts, competitiveness and legs of lead.

Day one

grrrrrrrr, this is what I call an "incident"

W6R2 surprised me!

C25b450 - I did it! Happy 50th Birthday to me! :-) 🎂 🍸 🎉

Dumbass alert!

Woo! w9 r1 done

Couch potato

W3R20 - not a typo

9 Weeks? Really?

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