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Feeling Concerned - advice please

So I have an underactive thyroid and after over exercising 2 years ago, was completely wiped out with ME type symptoms, could barely put one foot in front of...

So I have an underactive thyroid and after over exercising 2 years ago, was comp...

Chilli-red

•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 3

Last run of the week and I feel great. Found it so much easier after taking advice from some people on hear. Looking forward to week 5 but it does look scary...

Last run of the week and I feel great. Found it so much easier after taking advi...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m changing...

Just got up at 7, when my kids are on an inset so I could’ve stayed in bed, and did run 2 of week 4!! Crazy times!! This from someone who defines herself as a...

Just got up at 7, when my kids are on an inset so I could’ve stayed in bed, and ...

Seasidepanda

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 completed!

Was a bit concerned looking ahead to W5R3, but after reading all the positive posts here and putting my faith in the programme, I had a go....and I DID IT!! I...

Was a bit concerned looking ahead to W5R3, but after reading all the positive po...

AJ-7

•6 years ago

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EEEEEEEEEK!!!!

Tomorrow i commence week 9...i am beyond excited 😁 i never thought for one moment i would ever get this far!!!

Tomorrow i commence week 9...i am beyond excited 😁 i never thought for one mome...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W6R3 - treadmill or outside ?

I’m facing the Week 6 run 3 tomorrow. For the 20min run in Week 5 I did it on a treadmill as I was away from home. It was so easy to monitor speed, incline and...

I’m facing the Week 6 run 3 tomorrow. For the 20min run in Week 5 I did it on a ...

Mulberry59

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling pleasantly content

After a bad night sleep really didn’t feel like getting up at 6am and running this morning. Knew I’d regret it if I didn’t go so ventured out in the rain...

After a bad night sleep really didn’t feel like getting up at 6am and running th...

sarah65

•6 years ago

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Tikiboo 30% off Friday only

In case anyone wanted to treat themselves! I may have just acquired a new pair of capris in the hope of better weather... 'starry night' cos I fancied an 80s...

In case anyone wanted to treat themselves! I may have just acquired a new pair ...

Fishypieface

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running With the B52s

I spent most of January on the injury couch, and was feeling pretty sorry for myself. In fact I couldn’t even raise any enthusiasm to even lurk in the...

I spent most of January on the injury couch, and was feeling pretty sorry for my...

Razouski

•6 years ago

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Sugar rinse helps you runs better!

/www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2018/feb/06/can-you-improve-performance-by-rinsing-your-mouth-with-carbs Thought this may be of interest x

/www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2018/feb/06/can-you-improve-p...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run 3 Week 3 done Mrs Overall and Hills

It was more Mrs Overall, than Mrs Smash it but I completed the run. I kept running up all the hills in the land, which was a drag and going super slow as my...

It was more Mrs Overall, than Mrs Smash it but I completed the run. I kept runni...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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5months of working out and literally nothing!

Ive beeen working out since sept of 2017, ive gone from being a couch potato to being more active. Ive been cutting down on munchies and all that stuff, not...

Ive beeen working out since sept of 2017, ive gone from being a couch potato to ...

KatM1022

•6 years ago

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W2R3

Enjoyable run this evening although beginning to feel the need to stretch properly after the cool down but I suppose that’s to be expected as a 39 year old who...

Enjoyable run this evening although beginning to feel the need to stretch proper...

Quigs

•6 years ago

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Another Update!

Hi everyone! Still not running.. but that won't last much longer! I start training again next week, and will have full access to our gym here on the University...

Hi everyone! Still not running.. but that won't last much longer! I start traini...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2

Felt much better tonight! my 1st run on Monday was hard going so didn’t feel motivated to go out. Felt better prepared for it tonight too plenty of water...

Felt much better tonight! my 1st run on Monday was hard going so didn’t feel mo...

April_

•6 years ago

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New starter

51 and time to get fit. Always wanted to run but had an accident a couple of years ago and fractured my spine. Love this couch to 5k as I can do a little at a...

51 and time to get fit. Always wanted to run but had an accident a couple of yea...

Deewalk

•6 years ago

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W4R2 done... away from home

Made it up to Scotland in daylight so got to do my run with Arthur's Seat and the sunset as my view around Bruntsfield Links👍 The first 5 was a bit tough but...

Made it up to Scotland in daylight so got to do my run with Arthur's Seat and th...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

WK6 R2 Done

WK6R2 over and done with, found it easier then R1, nice steady pace and before i knew it, it was over with, i could have carried on running. New trainers were...

WK6R2 over and done with, found it easier then R1, nice steady pace and before i...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W6r2 soooo difficult

Hi all, I did w6r2 this afternoon and I found it really hard. I put pressure on myself to try to run faster, as I really have only been doing a light jog, so I...

Hi all, I did w6r2 this afternoon and I found it really hard. I put pressure on ...

Assumpta888

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting over

I did week 8 run 1 in early December, missed 4 or 5 weeks with a chest infection, then strained my back at work. Been off work for 3 weeks now and ready to go...

I did week 8 run 1 in early December, missed 4 or 5 weeks with a chest infection...

Lizzj

•6 years ago

3 Replies

W9r3

Looks like I finished. I would really like to thank everyone for their inspiration and advice. This is been one of the best things I’ve ever done. Didn’t...

Looks like I finished. I would really like to thank everyone for their inspirat...

Froglegs

Graduate•6 years ago

34 Replies

What running shoes should I buy?

So I am onto week 3 of C25K and managing OK. But I am running in walking shoes at present and feel I need something a bit more suited to the task. I am a big...

So I am onto week 3 of C25K and managing OK. But I am running in walking shoes a...

Slowandeasy

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Week 4 and struggling

Hi guys, I’m sat on my sofa trying to gear myself up for week 4 run 1. Wondered if anyone had any tips for some motivation please? Thanks! Ali

Hi guys, I’m sat on my sofa trying to gear myself up for week 4 run 1. Wondered ...

Aliblat9

•6 years ago

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Wk6 R2 Tonight

Onto R2 tonight and hoping it goes a tad better then R1 did the other night, treated myself to some new trainers so looking forward to getting these on my feet...

Onto R2 tonight and hoping it goes a tad better then R1 did the other night, tre...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

I am feeling very pleased having just completed my 20 minuets run. I ran on the beach with the wind behind me so it was a long walk back !!! Week 6 bring it...

I am feeling very pleased having just completed my 20 minuets run. I ran on the ...

Burnhambeach

•6 years ago

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W8R2

After a longer gap then I would have liked, got to do the above run yesterday. Like to say it was a breeze but I can’t tell a lie😂. The thing is the first...

After a longer gap then I would have liked, got to do the above run yesterday. L...

garym

Graduate•6 years ago

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Break in runnning

I completed week one two weeks ago and due to illness haven't started week two . I am skiing next week and so when i come back will be three weeks without...

I completed week one two weeks ago and due to illness haven't started week two ....

Martin1956

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finished!

W9R3 completed this morning! How do I get my graduation certificate please?

HelenWms

Graduate•6 years ago

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So close!

Wk6r1 completed this morning. The whole session was 4.7k! Can't wait to see the magic 5k! Just keep swimming. X

Wk6r1 completed this morning. The whole session was 4.7k! Can't wait to see the ...

MummyBerri

Graduate•6 years ago

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anyone sufferd post ligament damage pain?

Hi everyone, has anyone who has previous knee ligament damage experiencing pain and if so what happened? basically I damaged a post cruciate ligament in my...

Hi everyone, has anyone who has previous knee ligament damage experiencing pain ...

yellow46fan

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

Feeling Concerned - advice please

Week 4 run 3

I’m changing...

W5R3 completed!

EEEEEEEEEK!!!!

W6R3 - treadmill or outside ?

Feeling pleasantly content

Tikiboo 30% off Friday only

Running With the B52s

Sugar rinse helps you runs better!

Run 3 Week 3 done Mrs Overall and Hills

5months of working out and literally nothing!

W2R3

Another Update!

W6R2

New starter

W4R2 done... away from home

WK6 R2 Done

W6r2 soooo difficult

Starting over

W9r3

What running shoes should I buy?

Week 4 and struggling

Wk6 R2 Tonight

Week 5 run 3

W8R2

Break in runnning

Finished!

So close!

anyone sufferd post ligament damage pain?

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