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The Curious Incident of the Knee that Twinged in the night-time

After the total weirdness of the aches and pains since Friday, and the oddness of Sunday, I was not sure how this morning's run would go. I did know for sure...

After the total weirdness of the aches and pains since Friday, and the oddness o...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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Delighted!

Hi, Thanks again to those that gave me advice after my unsuccessful attempt at W1R1 the other day. Groin pain gone, so just been out and completed W1R1 -...

Hi, Thanks again to those that gave me advice after my unsuccessful attempt at W...

Son1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 - enjoyed it !

Wasn't well yesterday and stayed in bed most of the day with no energy and lots if aches and pains. Very annoyed as if was a running day but there was no hope...

Wasn't well yesterday and stayed in bed most of the day with no energy and lots ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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I'm not weird....just unusual...

A belated post too! Well...since I am now, almost sure, that I may have over-bounced a little in the new trainers, I thought on Easter Sunday, just a short...

A belated post too! Well...since I am now, almost sure, that I may have over-bou...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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Strava

I'm going to use Strava for the first time tonight, I don't really understand it but will it speak to me and tell me my time and distance?

I'm going to use Strava for the first time tonight, I don't really understand it...

hel212000

Graduate•8 years ago

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Stepping Stones

Didn't like it. The pace is far too slow. I'll try Speed tomorrow.

ladyharvills

Graduate•8 years ago

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For those that are doing 5x50 this year

We have been having a little chat and thought the push yourself forum might be a good place to chat about 5x50. I know it's an extra forum to be part of but...

We have been having a little chat and thought the push yourself forum might be a...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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Off the IC!

Am officially off the IC after a very undramatic and ridiculous wobble off the pavement a few weeks ago. I didn't think my ankle was that bad and I ran on it...

Am officially off the IC after a very undramatic and ridiculous wobble off the p...

Anto_Now_Runs

Graduate•8 years ago

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WK6 D1

Had a great session today after the 20 minute run last week I ran faster than normal and saw the whole session to the end Only problem I seem to be getting...

Had a great session today after the 20 minute run last week I ran faster than ...

Jarv1984

•8 years ago

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w9r3 complete!

Well I've done it completed w9r3 today in the rain. What I have learnt:- The advice, support, and encouragement from the forum is brilliant. Go slow, and if...

Well I've done it completed w9r3 today in the rain. What I have learnt:- The ad...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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week 6 day 1 - lessons learned

I finished the infamous 20 minute run (week 5 day 3) last week. Monday approached and I thought - "great, w6d1 seems quite easy (5min run, 3min walk, 8min...

I finished the infamous 20 minute run (week 5 day 3) last week. Monday approache...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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My first bit of rain

Hello everybody! That weather, eh? It took me far too long to return home to Southend yesterday after my prolonged stay in London - there were a lot of...

Hello everybody! That weather, eh? It took me far too long to return home to Sou...

yamiskoi

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hurray! I've done it!

Today I have run 5k! I've been managing about 4k with the help of the podcasts, but today - w9r3 - I kept going to run for a full 5k. I'm not saying it was...

Today I have run 5k! I've been managing about 4k with the help of the podcasts,...

BlinkyBecky

•8 years ago

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Heart-rate data/Intervals (#4)

So after my rather epic 10k (outdoor) run last Thursday and a 4 day Easter break with no running, I was looking forward to getting back on the treadmill this...

So after my rather epic 10k (outdoor) run last Thursday and a 4 day Easter break...

John_W

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6 R2

I started slower today and at the half way point I continued running, no 3 minute rest so completed 23 minutes. This has given me confidence for run 3 and the...

I started slower today and at the half way point I continued running, no 3 minut...

Patrick1942

Graduate•8 years ago

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One thing after another

I am on week 8 run 1 but haven't been able to run for 5 days first I had a really bad chest and couldn't run for weeks now I have a trapped nerve in my neck...

I am on week 8 run 1 but haven't been able to run for 5 days first I had a reall...

sarahlinnett

•8 years ago

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W7R1 the Buttermere bound

I was feeling a bit *delicate* after Thursdays staff awards evening (no photos of the new and improved legs, sorry, instead lots of photos of the carpet and...

I was feeling a bit *delicate* after Thursdays staff awards evening (no photos o...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 -- 4.8k

Did my final "Week 9" run and completed the 30 minutes. I think I ran a little bit further today than on Run 2, so that is good. I'm looking forward to running...

Did my final "Week 9" run and completed the 30 minutes. I think I ran a little b...

potato_jo

Graduate•8 years ago

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Not for everyone

Just had to say well done to everyone who is succeeding on this program. But the problem is doesn't work for everyone. I have been trying this now for 3 weeks...

Just had to say well done to everyone who is succeeding on this program. But the...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Slower, happier longer run!!

Thanks for the advice I received from my last post (about stress effects on running). I went for an evening run tonight with a different mindset- to slow down...

Thanks for the advice I received from my last post (about stress effects on runn...

Skennedy0909

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hi everyone………………..

Thought I had better introduce myself as been an avid reader of the posts since I started C25K at end of January this year - just completed week 8 run 3 so...

Thought I had better introduce myself as been an avid reader of the posts since ...

davew2016

•8 years ago

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I've just gone a bit mad!!

Having only got as far as week 6, I've signed up for Macmillan's Outrun May challenge and am now running 30 miles in May. Best concentrate on graduating...

Having only got as far as week 6, I've signed up for Macmillan's Outrun May chal...

barmybint

Graduate•8 years ago

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Windy run on prom

Did week 4 run 3 tonight and decided on a change of venue. Ran down the prom but oh so windy! Was taking my breath away. Not too bad when I turned round...

Did week 4 run 3 tonight and decided on a change of venue. Ran down the prom but...

Scoobydavid

Graduate•8 years ago

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Ok - is it time to buy a Garmin?

I graduated last October, am now running up to 10k and although I hope never to lose the love of just being able to run for the sake of running, I am getting...

I graduated last October, am now running up to 10k and although I hope never to ...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1...inside!

Well, it's certainly different running on a treadmill. I have to say I found it more manageable on a treadmill than outside. Stuck to a pace of 8km/ph and...

Well, it's certainly different running on a treadmill. I have to say I found it ...

Celtprof

Graduate•8 years ago

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I know we don't use the F word

I need to take the positives and learn from my mistakes. and there are a few lessons to be learned from today's effort. I went out for my W6R1 run. I know...

I need to take the positives and learn from my mistakes. and there are a few les...

Cgar

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running two days running... If you see what I mean!

I know we should takes rest days but I haven't been able to run today due t weather and other things. I am now going to be out of synch with my every other...

I know we should takes rest days but I haven't been able to run today due t weat...

Ucandothis

Graduate•8 years ago

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The slog of the 3rd and 4th km in a 5k

Does anyone else find these points of a 5k hard work? I can set off for the first 2k like a gazelle (erm well in my own world perhaps 😉) then I get to km 3...

Does anyone else find these points of a 5k hard work? I can set off for the firs...

farawaytree74

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3 complete

Hi there. New to this part of HealthUnlocked. Just completed week 3 of C25k. Lovely sunny Easter Monday but there was a real chill wind and still some snow on...

Hi there. New to this part of HealthUnlocked. Just completed week 3 of C25k. Lov...

Nomoreexcuses

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

Started off on my walk and realised I'd left my Fitbit charging indoors, cue very quick dash back home, all within the 5 minute walk. Off on the runs, which...

Started off on my walk and realised I'd left my Fitbit charging indoors, cue ver...

barmybint

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2016

The Curious Incident of the Knee that Twinged in the night-time

Delighted!

Week 3 run 2 - enjoyed it !

I'm not weird....just unusual...

Strava

Stepping Stones

For those that are doing 5x50 this year

Off the IC!

WK6 D1

w9r3 complete!

week 6 day 1 - lessons learned

My first bit of rain

Hurray! I've done it!

Heart-rate data/Intervals (#4)

W6 R2

One thing after another

W7R1 the Buttermere bound

Week 9 Run 3 -- 4.8k

Not for everyone

Slower, happier longer run!!

Hi everyone………………..

I've just gone a bit mad!!

Windy run on prom

Ok - is it time to buy a Garmin?

Week 7 Run 1...inside!

I know we don't use the F word

Running two days running... If you see what I mean!

The slog of the 3rd and 4th km in a 5k

Week 3 complete

Week 6 Run 1

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