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Breathing in difficulty

Hi all. I'm back on C25k having completed it previously last year. I'm at week 5. I was told that I had asthma a few years ago but have never been 100%...

Hi all. I'm back on C25k having completed it previously last year. I'm at week 5...

Emzylou104

Graduate•8 years ago

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Back to running

So... after my fitness test, I kinda slacked off from running. Just yesterday, I ran 2.5km again for the first time in a month and I saw how much I've...

So... after my fitness test, I kinda slacked off from running. Just yesterday, I...

Saphira_Zoldyck

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Stunning Sunday morning!

The tide was out, the sun was out. Running on the beach was the route for me this morning!

The tide was out, the sun was out. Running on the beach was the route for me thi...

Jojosinc

Graduate•8 years ago

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I Did it!! I'm 15 st, 40" waist 52 (age) years old. It a miracle.

Today as run 3 week 9. managed 4.5 K in 30 mins (but that does include 5 min either end warm up/down). My nest target is to speed up and get to 5k in 30...

Today as run 3 week 9. managed 4.5 K in 30 mins (but that does include 5 min eit...

BuffytheFatboySlayer

•8 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 OMG I did it

Feeling totally exhilarated, was really doubtful I could do 3 minutes but I did and I feel great. I was convinced my breathing was going to be a problem but...

Feeling totally exhilarated, was really doubtful I could do 3 minutes but I did ...

Madwifecarole26

Graduate•8 years ago

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Treadmill?

Anyone doing C25K on a treadmill? I have a treadmill in my bedroom, nothing fancy, but something I used to walk on in the winter when it was too dark to walk...

Anyone doing C25K on a treadmill? I have a treadmill in my bedroom, nothing fanc...

jackdog

•8 years ago

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W5R1 - Almost half way there...

Last night I did week 5 run 1. The first 5 minute run I found easy, I could easily have carried on going! This gives me hope for my next run on Tuesday since...

Last night I did week 5 run 1. The first 5 minute run I found easy, I could easi...

Miller2

•8 years ago

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W5R3

Well I never in a million years thought i'd be here (red faced) having completed this one. But I did it! All Hail 'the plan'

Well I never in a million years thought i'd be here (red faced) having completed...

madderz

•8 years ago

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YAYYYY! W9R3 Completed!

I was a bit worried as I had been for a looong walk yesterday and felt very achey last night, but I did loads of stretches and a bit of foam rollering and felt...

I was a bit worried as I had been for a looong walk yesterday and felt very ache...

LessToLose

Graduate•8 years ago

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Junior parkrun

My 11 year old son did his first junior parkrun this morning! He is mid way through wk 6 , by doing nearly all the runs completely by himself. Junior parkrun...

My 11 year old son did his first junior parkrun this morning! He is mid way thro...

heavyhorse

Graduate•8 years ago

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Felt like dancin'

I did w7r3 yesterday, it went like a breeze! After reading a few posts about what music people listen to and strategically placing motivational tunes, I re did...

I did w7r3 yesterday, it went like a breeze! After reading a few posts about wha...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W5r1...me bad??

I covered 3.9k today because I ran 5, 5, 10 rather than 5, 5, 5. I just felt like I could go on on the last run so I did.... Then I wondered should I have? Am...

I covered 3.9k today because I ran 5, 5, 10 rather than 5, 5, 5. I just felt lik...

Lalee

•8 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 done (slowly) but I loved it

Really enjoyed this run: the weather was nice - not too hot and there were loads of dog walkers, cyclists and runners to say hi to. I've been adding another...

Really enjoyed this run: the weather was nice - not too hot and there were loads...

HelenaShaw

Graduate•8 years ago

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To all GMR racers...

... who are about to start: you are awesome! Have fun and make yourselves as proud as we all already are of you! 🙂

... who are about to start: you are awesome! Have fun and make yourselves as pro...

secan

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2R2........... tech aghhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

well what can I say the run was fine it was the tech, to do the run that was the problem, iPod kept jumping podcasts, arm strap came undone and headphones...

well what can I say the run was fine it was the tech, to do the run that was the...

Clawmum

Graduate•8 years ago

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Second run of given week

Is it just me or is the second run of every week.the hardest?

funschine

•8 years ago

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W1r3

Yayyyy! I completed week 1 and I'm still standing and not feeling at all bad. Bit of a disaster on this run today as I'd forgotten to check my phone battery...

Yayyyy! I completed week 1 and I'm still standing and not feeling at all bad. B...

Jay5loth

•8 years ago

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Week 5 run 3... I did it!

AND I found it easier than run 2!! It's definitely mind over matter. Thanks for everyone's words of encouragement. So prud of myself.

AND I found it easier than run 2!! It's definitely mind over matter. Thanks for...

Shireenjoon

Graduate•8 years ago

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Halfway To 5K

Just finished w5 r2 on a beautiful sunny morning. Just me lolloping along with the dawn chorus and Laura. Much nicer than the snow and crosswinds during my...

Just finished w5 r2 on a beautiful sunny morning. Just me lolloping along with t...

90ldfinch

Graduate•8 years ago

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First Day!

Doing my first run in a bit! Have done C25K all the way to the end twice before so I know how great it is!!! Just need to maintain this time!!!

Doing my first run in a bit! Have done C25K all the way to the end twice before ...

Jen2016

•8 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 ....I did it!!!

I have just done my first run & am mightily impressed with myself!!!! 6am Sunday morning, birds willing me along with their tweeting....and then my podcast...

I have just done my first run & am mightily impressed with myself!!!! 6am Sun...

Fairydust99

Graduate•8 years ago

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Dawesville Parkrun was cancelled

125km wind, storm, just lousy weather so Parkrun was cancelled. Some locals did not think so and lined up. Someone wondered if they had PBs

125km wind, storm, just lousy weather so Parkrun was cancelled. Some locals did ...

nhs2015

Graduate•8 years ago

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Post-graduate how many times a week should I be running full 5k?

Hi y'all :) So I have now run in total 6 x 5k runs over the past 14 days since graduating - but I am soooo tired!!! I always have a rest day between each run,...

Hi y'all :) So I have now run in total 6 x 5k runs over the past 14 days since g...

Traceyanne83

Graduate•8 years ago

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Shoe or not to shoe..

got to w4r2 and just wondering whether to go from normal trainers to running shoes and if so what price range will I get the best value / benefit from. Don't...

got to w4r2 and just wondering whether to go from normal trainers to running sho...

IanD62

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduation

It's happening tomorrow! It should have been sooner but I've had PT sessions and advised to rest my knee. Tomorrow just so happens to be Race forifr so I'll...

It's happening tomorrow! It should have been sooner but I've had PT sessions and...

Leona1903

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Onwards and Upwards

It,s not just about the running, it,s also about the people you meet along the way. This is my 5th Park Run since Graduation and I got to run with Craig who...

It,s not just about the running, it,s also about the people you meet along the w...

Patrick1942

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

plantar fasciitis

Anyone suffers/suffered from this? Any ideas of how to ease the problem?

lesley1663

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9

Hi, thought I'd have a go st writing on here. I am on week 9 of C25Kbut I pushed myself and managed to run for 35 minutes. I'm very proud of myself but I...

Hi, thought I'd have a go st writing on here. I am on week 9 of C25Kbut I pushe...

Ruby0265

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week1 run1..........crikey

Well I downloaded the app. Did my first "run" today, that was hard work. I know I was unfit, but quite a shock to realise by how much😮 Please tell me it's...

Well I downloaded the app. Did my first "run" today, that was hard work. I know...

jackdog

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Sofa to 5k made me ill should I continue?

Hi I started c25k 4 weeks ago and at end of week 3 I developed a migraine which I have never had before anyway because my face and arm went numb I had to...

Hi I started c25k 4 weeks ago and at end of week 3 I developed a migraine w...

alisonjane

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2016

Breathing in difficulty

Back to running

Stunning Sunday morning!

I Did it!! I'm 15 st, 40" waist 52 (age) years old. It a miracle.

Week 3 run 1 OMG I did it

Treadmill?

W5R1 - Almost half way there...

W5R3

YAYYYY! W9R3 Completed!

Junior parkrun

Felt like dancin'

W5r1...me bad??

Week 9 Run 1 done (slowly) but I loved it

To all GMR racers...

W2R2........... tech aghhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

Second run of given week

W1r3

Week 5 run 3... I did it!

Halfway To 5K

First Day!

Week 1 Run 1 ....I did it!!!

Dawesville Parkrun was cancelled

Post-graduate how many times a week should I be running full 5k?

Shoe or not to shoe..

Graduation

Onwards and Upwards

plantar fasciitis

Week 9

Week1 run1..........crikey

Sofa to 5k made me ill should I continue?

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