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Wk7 R2

In the bag. 😅 Felt much better today, think putting a bit more effort into the five minutes warm up helped. I was usually doing a five minute stroll having a...

In the bag. 😅 Felt much better today, think putting a bit more effort into the ...

Intheshed

Graduate•6 years ago

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Scared wk 3 graduate

Thanks to all who spurred me on, I’ve just done my first wk4 run! I managed, slowly, and in the last 5 min run I had to stop the clock and walk for 20 seconds...

Thanks to all who spurred me on, I’ve just done my first wk4 run! I managed, slo...

Beth-monkey

Graduate•6 years ago

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Moving on from C25k

Completed the c25k a couple of weeks ago, great plan for safe increases in running time, and the self belief muscle! 30 minutes did not get me to 5k, so am now...

Completed the c25k a couple of weeks ago, great plan for safe increases in runni...

Weekenderbedford

Graduate•6 years ago

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Trainers advice

Advice on best running shoes? Week 5 next week and want to make sure shoes are ok and don’t contribute to any issues/injuries. Any advice out there?

Advice on best running shoes? Week 5 next week and want to make sure shoes are o...

BingoBailey

•6 years ago

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Dr Livingstone, I presume?..... not really!

Sunday run day.. the lovely long runs and perfect for a post-run ramble. My old friends know this and will head for the hills:) Be warned, this is a long one....

Sunday run day.. the lovely long runs and perfect for a post-run ramble. My old ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

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Trail plans lost in the mud

The plan to get off road this morning was abandoned due to waterlogged trails and a desire not to get lost in the countryside in freezing rain. Usual route...

The plan to get off road this morning was abandoned due to waterlogged trails an...

tony_a

Graduate•6 years ago

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Lipoma (Skin Lumps)

I am an Indian. My husband is a skin problem, Lipoma. I request you for the suggestions to reduce the sames.

I am an Indian. My husband is a skin problem, Lipoma. I request you for the sugg...

Sabneet

•6 years ago

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No More Excuses...

Hi All, I planned to start C25K two weeks ago and up to yesterday was still looking at the posts daily. I’ve finally run out of excuses so today I will...

Hi All, I planned to start C25K two weeks ago and up to yesterday was still look...

Maybe58

Graduate•6 years ago

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Too fat to run?

I graduated about 4 years ago, then didn't run for approx 3 years, now on week 3. Finding it tough on my shins (too fat to run I think), any advice?

I graduated about 4 years ago, then didn't run for approx 3 years, now on week 3...

Lisa_rose

•6 years ago

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Puddle dodging wk7

Missed my planned run yesterday due to family stuff (up early to commence the eggstravaganza that is Easter dinner for my huge family)! After a bad nights...

Missed my planned run yesterday due to family stuff (up early to commence the eg...

sarah65

•6 years ago

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Week 7

Currently on week 7. Unsure if I am doing well but I am doing it. Love it each time ( always at the end and not always when doing it!!) but I am proud of what...

Currently on week 7. Unsure if I am doing well but I am doing it. Love it each t...

Taterunner

•6 years ago

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Running number ..first one ever

My goal .. first ever running number arrived on Saturday ...never had one before in my life

My goal .. first ever running number arrived on Saturday ...never had one before...

Jullaly

Graduate•6 years ago

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Trying to get back to it

Well after what's been a crazy few weeks with one Illness after another I am back and trying to get back to it... last week I managed 4K but today I have...

Well after what's been a crazy few weeks with one Illness after another I am bac...

Terimanning25

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ouch to 5 wahay

As a 49 year old man who hated cross country at school, I can't believe how well this programme works, yesterday for the first time in my life I ran 5k, I...

As a 49 year old man who hated cross country at school, I can't believe how well...

Cotch

•6 years ago

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April

Happy April everyone, I have missed you all how is everyone doing ? I have been running but just 3-4 runs of 20 minutes but hopefully Spring has sprung so back...

Happy April everyone, I have missed you all how is everyone doing ? I have been ...

MsFickle

•6 years ago

1 Reply

I WAS scared but no more!

I posted about 4 weeks ago about being scared about what was ahead of me in the following weeks but I can happily say it wasn’t as bad as I had thought. The...

I posted about 4 weeks ago about being scared about what was ahead of me in the ...

Maniceddy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bad runner but had to be done

Ok peeps, yes I know i told you to nag me as wanted to keep up with the running this year, and yes i know I have failed big time, and been absent for months ,...

Ok peeps, yes I know i told you to nag me as wanted to keep up with the running ...

Polly2810

Graduate•6 years ago

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3 runs per week

Hi I’m starting couch to 5k tomorrow and the app only shows the first 3 runs, daft question is that because you only do 3 runs per week? Do I run one day then...

Hi I’m starting couch to 5k tomorrow and the app only shows the first 3 runs, da...

Loudk

•6 years ago

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Wk9 R1...30mins running ✅😁

I was struggling to get out today as busy with family things being Easter Sunday. So whilst my husband and son settled down this afternoon to watch the...

I was struggling to get out today as busy with family things being Easter Sunday...

Melo_smiles

Graduate•6 years ago

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Don't know which week I'm on

I got to week 8 before Christmas, then had a chest infection, followed by a back injury (bin fell on me). Started from scratch at week 1, and got to week 4....

I got to week 8 before Christmas, then had a chest infection, followed by a back...

Lizzj

•6 years ago

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Running music

What do you find are good tunes to keep you running. I’ve got amazon music and WiFi at the gym. Looking for recommendations?

What do you find are good tunes to keep you running. I’ve got amazon music and W...

Thriftyvickie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wow week 9

Well I’m up to week 9. I know I can’t believe that I’ve made it this far. I’ve had my ups and downs but I’ve stuck to it. I decided to run outside today as I...

Well I’m up to week 9. I know I can’t believe that I’ve made it this far. I’ve h...

Notsobigdoug

•6 years ago

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Week 3, run 3 (again!) - advice needed!

So I’m doing couch to 5k again (following pregnancy and birth of my 5 month old boy!). I got up to week 3 before the snow came and then hadn’t run since then...

So I’m doing couch to 5k again (following pregnancy and birth of my 5 month old ...

Miss_slinky

Graduate•6 years ago

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Whoo hoo

Followed everyone’s advise. Slowed pace even further, ignored breathing and Wk3 r1 was actually ok. Confidence on the increase!!!!

Followed everyone’s advise. Slowed pace even further, ignored breathing and Wk3 ...

AliK0871

Graduate•6 years ago

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The universe is conspiring against me

You know when you have a day where the universe isn’t rooting for you? After the whole trainer fiasco (see previous post), I went to the gym, lifted weights...

You know when you have a day where the universe isn’t rooting for you? After the...

hjgibson

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8r3 - dodging the puddles

You know how sometimes everything seems to conspire against the whole idea of going for a run. Today: * extreme tiredness (got home at 2am) *lunch out with the...

You know how sometimes everything seems to conspire against the whole idea of go...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

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So unfit

So today I started I managed just over half way of the first run. And suggestions for next time?

So today I started I managed just over half way of the first run. And suggestion...

Unfit31

•6 years ago

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Week 1 - In the bag

Completed week one run three today, whilst still on Easter break away, really enjoyed it too, can't wait to start week 2 on Tuesday.

Completed week one run three today, whilst still on Easter break away, really en...

Janey1xx

Graduate•6 years ago

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Total Newbie

Just started the programme and shamefully couldn’t even run for the minute!

Adiyaya

•6 years ago

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Week 2 done

Despite my reservations I’m chuffed to have done week 2. That extra 30 seconds was a challenge early on, but felt more confident by run 3. Week 3 on looks...

Despite my reservations I’m chuffed to have done week 2. That extra 30 seconds w...

DaveB46

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Wk7 R2

Scared wk 3 graduate

Moving on from C25k

Trainers advice

Dr Livingstone, I presume?..... not really!

Trail plans lost in the mud

Lipoma (Skin Lumps)

No More Excuses...

Too fat to run?

Puddle dodging wk7

Week 7

Running number ..first one ever

Trying to get back to it

Ouch to 5 wahay

April

I WAS scared but no more!

Bad runner but had to be done

3 runs per week

Wk9 R1...30mins running ✅😁

Don't know which week I'm on

Running music

Wow week 9

Week 3, run 3 (again!) - advice needed!

Whoo hoo

The universe is conspiring against me

W8r3 - dodging the puddles

So unfit

Week 1 - In the bag

Total Newbie

Week 2 done

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