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Wk6 Run 🏃🏿 2

Well after a little hiccup last week I managed to do my 2nd run off wk6 , it went ok even though I only managed one run last week because off work 😟, I must...

Well after a little hiccup last week I managed to do my 2nd run off wk6 , it wen...

Marv2312

•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 slower than a slow thing

After a week on the injury couch sulking I couldn’t wait any longer. I finally got out and ran. Ran slow, then slower and for good measure slowed it down even...

After a week on the injury couch sulking I couldn’t wait any longer. I finally g...

helzhicks71

Graduate•7 years ago

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Headphones

So far I have just run with Jo speaking out loud from the iPhone strapped to my arm , muffled by the occasional car driving by, now it's time I think for...

So far I have just run with Jo speaking out loud from the iPhone strapped to my ...

JogDog

•7 years ago

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I'll suffer the pain so that you don't have to.....

I've swerved a bullet it would seem! I've always known I have a collapsed arch on my left foot - the result of two broken metatarsals five years ago. What I...

I've swerved a bullet it would seem! I've always known I have a collapsed arch ...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2r3 but now into the next week does it matter

I only managed 2 runs last week 😉 Does it matter that the 3 runs are not in the same week ? Anyway I completed tonight w2r3 and really enjoyed it 😄 Very...

I only managed 2 runs last week 😉 Does it matter that the 3 runs are not in the...

Vonhorn

•7 years ago

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Measuring my distance

Hi all Well, week 9 run 1 is done! And it felt OK actually! I really pushed the pace at the end too which was fun but I was pleased it was all over at the...

Hi all Well, week 9 run 1 is done! And it felt OK actually! I really pushed t...

hilsry

Graduate•7 years ago

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The beginning of week 9!

I can’t even put words to how proud I am of having run half an hour! Took the hubby with me tonight. He was happy to jog alongside and let me set the pace -...

I can’t even put words to how proud I am of having run half an hour! Took the h...

Ashleev

Graduate•7 years ago

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Life beyond C25k

Well thought I would do a few 6ks for a month to get some miles in my legs and off I set this morning. Raining and cold but I am a runner 🙈. All going great...

Well thought I would do a few 6ks for a month to get some miles in my legs and o...

Mikemelly

•7 years ago

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Sneak Peak

Starting Week 6 tomorrow. I was wondering why it goes back to interval running? I know it must work but seems strange. I’m guessing it’s to build up to another...

Starting Week 6 tomorrow. I was wondering why it goes back to interval running? ...

TJMazz

Graduate•7 years ago

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I lost my mojo :'(

As Mummycav noticed, I lost my mojo. I didn't even realize it, as my busy life just suck me in. My last ran was OMG O_O 12 days ago (on the 11th Oct). I...

As Mummycav noticed, I lost my mojo. I didn't even realize it, as my busy life j...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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Quick question

Ok buddies, did first run yesterday after knee twist a week ago tomorrow. 25 mins on treadmill felt fine no problems. Today if I catch it wrong I get a quick...

Ok buddies, did first run yesterday after knee twist a week ago tomorrow. 25 mi...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bags?

When people go for a run do you use a bag? As I use my arm band for my phone but then have to take house keys and sometimes my inhaler, what do people normally...

When people go for a run do you use a bag? As I use my arm band for my phone but...

Leighanne87

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Week 5 Run 1

Someone asked having done my first "outside run" whether it would be always outside from now on. I think the answer is "Yes!" Firstly big thanks for...

Someone asked having done my first "outside run" whether it would be always out...

johnm12

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 done and dusted! Shame technology sucks at times 😑

After a very satisfying attack at the programme, my Stepdad and I felt like pushing it a little and tacked a couple of one minute runs onto the warm down walk...

After a very satisfying attack at the programme, my Stepdad and I felt like push...

Snodi

Graduate•7 years ago

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D’oh 2 (the proper one)

So....headphones in, chin up, shoulders back....I am going to the park to do Week 6...that’s what I’m doing, Week 6...a run, a walk, a run, a walk, a run, a...

So....headphones in, chin up, shoulders back....I am going to the park to do Wee...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 - Disaster

Well that was crap! Went out for W7R1 - and felt horrible, everything felt wrong. Legs felt heavy, breathing was weird, pace was slooooow and my feet were...

Well that was crap! Went out for W7R1 - and felt horrible, everything felt wro...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Reverse Psychology!!!

So I graduated just over two weeks ago and I've tried lots of stuff to keep it interesting. A couple of 30 min consolidation runs, stepping stones, a longer...

So I graduated just over two weeks ago and I've tried lots of stuff to keep it i...

Msken

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk4 R2 in the bag

I've noticed that all of my smileys at the start of the run are either frowning or grimacing. I think this reflects a sense of unease and self-doubt that...

I've noticed that all of my smileys at the start of the run are either frowning ...

debsatryer

•7 years ago

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My first experience of buying running clothes...

...and I felt like a total fraud! My arms were getting cold on my last few runs, so I decided it was time to buy something to cover up a bit for the cooler...

...and I felt like a total fraud! My arms were getting cold on my last few runs...

Sandyscroll

•7 years ago

36 Replies

Revelation at W3

At no time did it occur to me when persuading myself to do this programme, that I would actually really enjoy running! I really do! It gives me a real boost.

At no time did it occur to me when persuading myself to do this programme, that ...

Ubercrone

•7 years ago

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C25k

Done my first run, was difficult but I did it :)

Leighanne87

•7 years ago

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W2R1

Well after convincing myself there was no way i could run 90 seconds ive only gone and bloody done it so proud. Lost another 3lb this week so overall 8 lb...

Well after convincing myself there was no way i could run 90 seconds ive only go...

caz71

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Day one of week one

Day 1 of week 1 and walked about a mile and a half. Hope to increase it each day whilst I am off this week. I am tired but enjoyed the fresh air.

Day 1 of week 1 and walked about a mile and a half. Hope to increase it each da...

Janrush

•7 years ago

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Day 1 still in 1 piece!

First session of week 1 today, have all the gear but no idea! Surprisingly it went well, went with a sport billy friend which was great! Did some good...

First session of week 1 today, have all the gear but no idea! Surprisingly it we...

TBJFB

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Hiccup

Well week 2 started OK and went rapidly downhill. Didn't expect miracles but 90 seconds of running seems to be too much for me. So this week I'm doing a repeat...

Well week 2 started OK and went rapidly downhill. Didn't expect miracles but 90 ...

Lizzj

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Hope

Hi Everyone, I registered today after being inspired by some amazing people doing the Great South Run yesterday. I am very unfit and about 2 stone overweight....

Hi Everyone, I registered today after being inspired by some amazing people doin...

jaimie1979

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Nooooooo!! 😩😩😬😬😬

Don’t believe it going great guns today 2nd of my 30minute runs one more to go and I’ve graduated and then in the last couple of minutes I felt a twinge in my...

Don’t believe it going great guns today 2nd of my 30minute runs one more to go a...

Lesleycm

•7 years ago

3 Replies

What a great mistake to make!

I was due to run the second portion of week 6 and inadvertently selected the third run. I started and, when I heard Laura tell me I had completed 12 1/2...

I was due to run the second portion of week 6 and inadvertently selected the thi...

AELP

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R4 - Moving on.

Looking forward to W3R1 now. Still not breaking any records but definitely feeling better for the exercise. Crewe Queens Park is still my preferred venue. I...

Looking forward to W3R1 now. Still not breaking any records but definitely feel...

NobbyC

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Worried!

I've seen a post similar to mine in that I've a good 5 stone I want to lose. I started Couch to 5k last week - managed to do all my runs, even though it seemed...

I've seen a post similar to mine in that I've a good 5 stone I want to lose. I s...

Gemini2017

•7 years ago

27 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

Wk6 Run 🏃🏿 2

Week 9 Run 2 slower than a slow thing

Headphones

I'll suffer the pain so that you don't have to.....

W2r3 but now into the next week does it matter

Measuring my distance

The beginning of week 9!

Life beyond C25k

Sneak Peak

I lost my mojo :'(

Quick question

Bags?

Week 5 Run 1

Week 4 done and dusted! Shame technology sucks at times 😑

D’oh 2 (the proper one)

Week 7 Run 1 - Disaster

Reverse Psychology!!!

Wk4 R2 in the bag

My first experience of buying running clothes...

Revelation at W3

C25k

W2R1

Day one of week one

Day 1 still in 1 piece!

Hiccup

Hope

Nooooooo!! 😩😩😬😬😬

What a great mistake to make!

W2R4 - Moving on.

Worried!

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