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Survivor & Finished 5K

Hi. I'm proud of myself. So I wanted to share in case anyone out there needs encouragement. I'm 55 and 5 years ago I was diagnosed with my second cancer,...

Hi. I'm proud of myself. So I wanted to share in case anyone out there needs e...

lifelover55

•8 years ago

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Pain in the calf..

morning all. Good news!!! I have just completed W8R1... a full 28 minutes of running. I'm incredibly proud of myself. BUT today the back of my calf, down to my...

morning all. Good news!!! I have just completed W8R1... a full 28 minutes of run...

Webb

•8 years ago

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Officially a runner on 2 counts

First, Laura says I'm officially a runner now and second, I ran in the rain for the first time yesterday so i reckon that definitely makes me a runner (even if...

First, Laura says I'm officially a runner now and second, I ran in the rain for ...

orchards

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 - Lumbering around Shenzhen Central Park

I've been plodding along the Couch to 5K program - it's taken me about 9 weeks to get into week 7, but looks like that's not usual! I'm visiting Shenzhen on...

I've been plodding along the Couch to 5K program - it's taken me about 9 weeks t...

michaelvdays

Graduate•8 years ago

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Into week 2

Run 1 of week 2 done yesterday. Feeling chuffed albeit a bit achy this morning. Cannot believe how much i enjoy doing this. I am especially proud as i am...

Run 1 of week 2 done yesterday. Feeling chuffed albeit a bit achy this morning....

Bradaz

•8 years ago

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It's official I'm a runner week 7 here I come

So pleased I forced myself out of bed at 5.15 this morning, I was so down yesterday, today I am floating. I did it and I even managed to pick up my pace for...

So pleased I forced myself out of bed at 5.15 this morning, I was so down yester...

Wkdjojo

Graduate•8 years ago

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Sore Knee.

I am supposed to run week 2 day 3 tomorrow but my right knee is sore so I will have to rest it. I am feeling a bit fed up about this because I can't afford to...

I am supposed to run week 2 day 3 tomorrow but my right knee is sore so I will h...

Twiglet78

•8 years ago

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Sore knees

W4 r1, no problem with the run, but my knees have been sore any advice please

Jadrel

•8 years ago

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R1W7

Well my running buddy is down with a bug but insisted I run without her, so took myself off to the forest on my own with the dogs to do my first run of week 7....

Well my running buddy is down with a bug but insisted I run without her, so took...

Aldlib

Graduate•8 years ago

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Can't believe it!

This is my 3rd week into C25K. Already I have a injure to my left knee, it's very painful. What should I do? It hurts walking and going up and down stairs. I...

This is my 3rd week into C25K. Already I have a injure to my left knee, it's ve...

Macym00m00

•8 years ago

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W1:R1 again

Hi all, So here I am back on C25k :) I followed the program spring 2015 with a running buddy, we got to week 8, running about 4.7k and then kinda stuck with...

Hi all, So here I am back on C25k :) I followed the program spring 2015 with a ...

Steffysprout

•8 years ago

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Bromley 0 to 5k Oct 2016

We are running a course targeted at anyone 30yrs and over starting 22nd 0ctober. Course is rub by Run England trained coaches through Bromley Vets Running club...

We are running a course targeted at anyone 30yrs and over starting 22nd 0ctober....

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W9 R3!!!!

I did it!! It's official... I'm a graduate now 😊😍😊😍👊🏼🎉🎈 Thank you to everyone who gave me tips and support through this programme 👏👏 I am to say the...

I did it!! It's official... I'm a graduate now 😊😍😊😍👊🏼🎉🎈 Thank you to ev...

Linda456

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3 run 1. Upped the game

No jumper needed......nose peg back on, ( seaweed is back in charge) but who cares. I managed week 3 run 1! 3 minutes run? Near killed me....TWICE? Thank...

No jumper needed......nose peg back on, ( seaweed is back in charge) but who car...

Mazzspud

•8 years ago

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First post-grad run, yes I can still do it!

Hi all. First run after graduation today. I decided I would try running late morning for a change, which meant planning my food etc. Bit scary making the...

Hi all. First run after graduation today. I decided I would try running late mor...

Millsie-J

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week4 run 1 Just completed..

Well, just completed run one of week four, and not as difficult as it first looked... Completed 4.5 km in the allocated 34 minutes...

Well, just completed run one of week four, and not as difficult as it first loo...

Fat_stab

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6 R3..... Shouldn't have read that blummin post

So I've been down since my run yesterday, don't know why just wasn't happy with it, think it's because I walked for a few seconds in my second 10 minuet run,...

So I've been down since my run yesterday, don't know why just wasn't happy with ...

Wkdjojo

Graduate•8 years ago

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Just sprinted up a steep hill...😨

Did uphill speed training with my running group yesterday. Only for about 50m 6 times, so if I can do it, you can! eventually. 😊

Did uphill speed training with my running group yesterday. Only for about 50m 6 ...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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Foam rolling????

Any advice on foam rolling from the veterans? I'm on W9R1 and from about the beginning of week 8 have had the most awful achy calves. Of course did post run...

Any advice on foam rolling from the veterans? I'm on W9R1 and from about the beg...

Tryinghard2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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A scary start.

In an hour and a half my daughter and I will start the C25K Wk 1, still wondering whether to go, motivational problems, got to get a grip.

In an hour and a half my daughter and I will start the C25K Wk 1, still wonderin...

nansoval

•8 years ago

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5K? Pah

Sorry for the rambling that follows, it's more of a self reflection. OK, so I'm pleased as punch and probably have a mare of a time next time out - pride...

Sorry for the rambling that follows, it's more of a self reflection. OK, so I'm ...

stewieUK

Graduate•8 years ago

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Belfast Panda

The now infamous Belfast Half Marathon. Fair Play to whoever this is 2hrs 11mins is a fab time for anyone, never mind wearing this highly unaerodynamic running...

The now infamous Belfast Half Marathon. Fair Play to whoever this is 2hrs 11mins...

Qscout

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7 R2 ticked off (as in completed, not told off or anything like that)

Commenced run 2 with a bit of trepidation as still had some aches from my R1 on Saturday, I went out for a quick 10 mile sprint on the bike in Saturday, but...

Commenced run 2 with a bit of trepidation as still had some aches from my R1 on ...

Simonc25k

Graduate•8 years ago

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Finally got the go ahead

Today I got a letter from the ortho consultant, he's given me the go-ahead to restart running all be it gently at first. So I tried a bit of a jog this...

Today I got a letter from the ortho consultant, he's given me the go-ahead to r...

Porcia18

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 completed!

This morning I ran W8R3. It was a funny sort of run. For the first time it was properly dark when I left the house, so I had to make up a route as I went...

This morning I ran W8R3. It was a funny sort of run. For the first time it was p...

tortoisegirl

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Well, I did it. I was expecting it to be awful but it wasn't too bad. I'm really pleased with myself and just wanted to say to anyone else feeling daunted by...

Well, I did it. I was expecting it to be awful but it wasn't too bad. I'm really...

loisamelia

Graduate•8 years ago

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My quest is complete

My quest was to finish a half marathon - quest complete - finished the Belfast Half Marathon yesterday in 2 hours 3 minutes! Ran the whole thing with my other...

My quest was to finish a half marathon - quest complete - finished the Belfast H...

mcgurranhouse

Graduate•8 years ago

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5k+

So after graduating last week, things on board the rig got a bit manic and with crew changes and power outages I only got 2 runs in. This week is my last week...

So after graduating last week, things on board the rig got a bit manic and with ...

sparklyowl

Graduate•8 years ago

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Park Run!

I was lying in bed on Saturday morning accompanied by many gremlins snuggling up and trying to get me to stay cosy rather than put my gear on and get out for...

I was lying in bed on Saturday morning accompanied by many gremlins snuggling up...

TessHardy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running with osteoarthritis??

Hi everyone! Just a quick question. I have been running a while now but have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. I still want to run but worried on the effect...

Hi everyone! Just a quick question. I have been running a while now but have bee...

lovingrunning

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2016

Survivor & Finished 5K

Pain in the calf..

Officially a runner on 2 counts

Week 7 Run 1 - Lumbering around Shenzhen Central Park

Into week 2

It's official I'm a runner week 7 here I come

Sore Knee.

Sore knees

R1W7

Can't believe it!

W1:R1 again

Bromley 0 to 5k Oct 2016

W9 R3!!!!

Week 3 run 1. Upped the game

First post-grad run, yes I can still do it!

Week4 run 1 Just completed..

W6 R3..... Shouldn't have read that blummin post

Just sprinted up a steep hill...😨

Foam rolling????

A scary start.

5K? Pah

Belfast Panda

W7 R2 ticked off (as in completed, not told off or anything like that)

Finally got the go ahead

Week 8 completed!

Week 4 run 1

My quest is complete

5k+

Park Run!

Running with osteoarthritis??

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