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Memo to self...

I had some outdoor work to complete here so I had to decide which to do first, that or my run. Memo to self, don't try and run for30 mins just after an hour...

I had some outdoor work to complete here so I had to decide which to do first, t...

bulgarianlily

Graduate•8 years ago

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Warming up/stretching

Hi all, Tomorrow will be W4R2 for me, really enjoying the programme but I'm finding the backs of my calves are quite painful when I start the warm up walk...

Hi all, Tomorrow will be W4R2 for me, really enjoying the programme but I'm find...

abigettinghealthy

•8 years ago

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Next Run and what after?

My next run is Week 8, Run 3. The c25k app I have says this is my final run except for one more which is to run 5k. But I see on here that people have a Week...

My next run is Week 8, Run 3. The c25k app I have says this is my final run exc...

kcboles

Graduate•8 years ago

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Back from holiday - chickened out

I'm afraid I chickened out of starting week 7 today after a week off. I repeated day 1 of week 6 just to dip my toes back in the water. The first 5 minute run...

I'm afraid I chickened out of starting week 7 today after a week off. I repeated...

Lizzyb11066

•8 years ago

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Bling and post-mortem on my first race (10k)

My first race and here's my bling plus assorted booty from the goody bag. The bling is a bit of a let-down because I would have liked a medal. It's a pink...

My first race and here's my bling plus assorted booty from the goody bag. The bl...

boptillyoudrop49

Graduate•8 years ago

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Resisted temptation - Twice!

W8R1 done 😃 Not a very auspicious start. I remembered to use my inhaler before I left - yay! - but about 3 minutes in to the run I went past some workmen with...

W8R1 done 😃 Not a very auspicious start. I remembered to use my inhaler before ...

Bundoodle

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running in public

Just back from w4r1 and took a different route. I have been running on paths which are mostly out of sight because I felt v self-conscious. I've found though...

Just back from w4r1 and took a different route. I have been running on paths whi...

Sammully

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 completed........time for a treat!

About three weeks ago I decided that if I can stick with this running lark then when I reach the end of week 5 then I will treat myself to a new pair of...

About three weeks ago I decided that if I can stick with this running lark then ...

bassman57

Graduate•8 years ago

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week 5 run 2, half way!!

Can't believe I'm half way but I know the next one is going to be difficult. Set off a bit to hot on the first run and was starting to flag by the 4 minute...

Can't believe I'm half way but I know the next one is going to be difficult. Set...

plop

Graduate•8 years ago

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Just done W5R2 ...I think

I've just done this run, but had to pause the podcast during the 5 min recovery walk so I didn't end up running down a 1in 3 hill, had to pause and walk for a...

I've just done this run, but had to pause the podcast during the 5 min recovery ...

Greylady1

Graduate•8 years ago

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I did it!

My first 5k race. A very decent(for me) timing of 40:44 minutes when I had never cracked it beneath 45 minutes before. Just as well because of a 1200, I was...

My first 5k race. A very decent(for me) timing of 40:44 minutes when I had never...

sadhanagopal

Graduate•8 years ago

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w8r1 under my belt!

I can't believe how far I have come. I feel a different person, I've even bought two running mags! Oh I've looked at them before, but never in a million...

I can't believe how far I have come. I feel a different person, I've even bough...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Woopee I'm Back:)

Ooh I'm ecstatic to be back out there running again:) Saw physio thismorning and after a great session and assessment she saw no reason for me not to go out...

Ooh I'm ecstatic to be back out there running again:) Saw physio thismorning a...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

19 Replies

W9 R1

Note to self : 1. tie shoe laces correctly before commencing a run !! 2. stopping mid run to tie shoe laces knocks the stuffing out of my rhythm 3. push start...

Note to self : 1. tie shoe laces correctly before commencing a run !! 2. stoppi...

Nick_Buddha_12

Graduate•8 years ago

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A bit of a Hoohaah.......

Not quite the GMR, and sadly no C25K buddies (that I knew of - but some parkrun regulars to say hello to) , but a 10k albeit on very different terrain 😁 The...

Not quite the GMR, and sadly no C25K buddies (that I knew of - but some parkrun ...

Madge50

Graduate•8 years ago

34 Replies

C25K

c25k-w1,r3 done. Ready for week 2.

andyjprice777

•8 years ago

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Death runs marathon

I may not be able to run, but I can still read and I came across this eerie title. It says on the back of the book that it is unsuitable for runners with weak...

I may not be able to run, but I can still read and I came across this eerie titl...

PippiRuns

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Stride into Summer Quest week 5 - Feel free to join

Welcome to the Stride into Summer Quest week 5 I hope everyone is is doing ok and those who are still on the IC couch are making progress. What the quest...

Welcome to the Stride into Summer Quest week 5 I hope everyone is is doing ok a...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

14 Replies

Starting the plan again!

Hello! I just wanted to use this as an opportunity to introduce myself. I have been doing the Couch to 5k plan off and on since last summer but never completed...

Hello! I just wanted to use this as an opportunity to introduce myself. I have b...

Hidden

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Which Bluetooth headphones

Hi I'm thinking of treating myself to a nice pair of Bluetooth headphones and just wondered if the lovely people on here had some recommendations

Hi I'm thinking of treating myself to a nice pair of Bluetooth headphones and ju...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

Tips for beginners...

Hello, I'm 33 and still around 5 stone overweight! I started the NHS 12 week Weightloss plan and have lost 1 stone in the past 6 weeks. Now I have my diet...

Hello, I'm 33 and still around 5 stone overweight! I started the NHS 12 week We...

Determined_lady

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Tailrunning is so worth it when you get the best hug off a parkrunner :) Parkrun

Hi everyone, I'm sorry this is a day late, been pretty busy volunteering today and yesterday and then after parkrun yesterday I went and met up with my sister...

Hi everyone, I'm sorry this is a day late, been pretty busy volunteering today a...

amateurwriter

Graduate•8 years ago

12 Replies

Week 6 done!

Hi all just finished WK6 R3 yesterday and feel ok was really surprised that I managed the 25min run without slowing or stopping albeit done on a running...

Hi all just finished WK6 R3 yesterday and feel ok was really surprised that I ma...

Zabber

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

I'm a walker 😃

So, it's been 3 (or possibly 4) weeks since I graduated at my first and only park run. 2 weeks since I saw physio for first time about my dodgy knees and...

So, it's been 3 (or possibly 4) weeks since I graduated at my first and only par...

barmybint

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Boom!

It's taken me 6 months but I have just finished the 3rd run of week 9! This time last year I tried to start the Nhs C25K but couldn't manage 30 seconds running...

It's taken me 6 months but I have just finished the 3rd run of week 9! This time...

adadoom-adadoom

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Peanut butter-ruining fuel?

Very soon after starting running I started craving peanut butter (or almond butter😋). I still eat the stuff everyday but never used like it much before. Has...

Very soon after starting running I started craving peanut butter (or almond butt...

Hillrunner2201

•8 years ago

29 Replies

Is run 2 always your hardest run? Tips for Week 5?

I am finding a pattern of run 2 being the hardest in each week. Have other people experienced this and if so can you identify why? My next run is Week 4 run 3...

I am finding a pattern of run 2 being the hardest in each week. Have other peopl...

Cairokitten

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

W6 R1 Fail

Well I took my shiney new shoes out yesterday for their test run. (Thank you all for your comments and approval of them in my last post.) For the last couple...

Well I took my shiney new shoes out yesterday for their test run. (Thank you all...

Pushing60

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

Overweight 😣

Starting c25k this week, went out yesterday got my trainers and joggers all ready! I'm actually looking forward to it!! But I'm around 5 stone overweight so...

Starting c25k this week, went out yesterday got my trainers and joggers all read...

Jesstet

•8 years ago

44 Replies

C25kers at Great Manchester Run update!

Just a quick post as watching the tv highlights soon! A good day had by all here and someone you all know well (mentioning no names poppypug! )might well have...

Just a quick post as watching the tv highlights soon! A good day had by all here...

aliboo70

•8 years ago

42 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2016

Memo to self...

Warming up/stretching

Next Run and what after?

Back from holiday - chickened out

Bling and post-mortem on my first race (10k)

Resisted temptation - Twice!

Running in public

Week 5 completed........time for a treat!

week 5 run 2, half way!!

Just done W5R2 ...I think

I did it!

w8r1 under my belt!

Woopee I'm Back:)

W9 R1

A bit of a Hoohaah.......

C25K

Death runs marathon

Stride into Summer Quest week 5 - Feel free to join

Starting the plan again!

Which Bluetooth headphones

Tips for beginners...

Tailrunning is so worth it when you get the best hug off a parkrunner :) Parkrun

Week 6 done!

I'm a walker 😃

Boom!

Peanut butter-ruining fuel?

Is run 2 always your hardest run? Tips for Week 5?

W6 R1 Fail

Overweight 😣

C25kers at Great Manchester Run update!

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