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To Run or not to Run, that is the question!

Today I am supposed to have started week 9 and the graduate podium is beckoning. However, I have been bitten on my foot by some horrible Blood sucking vampire...

Today I am supposed to have started week 9 and the graduate podium is beckoning...

Essexdigger

Graduate•6 years ago

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Some advice please week 8 run 1

Had to stop running for 2 weeks because of a cold and cough! I was just beginning week 8 run 1. Do I go back and repeat a couple of weeks or just give week 8...

Had to stop running for 2 weeks because of a cold and cough! I was just beginnin...

Flowerpowercat

•6 years ago

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W1D2 - Quitting Smoking

So I have had a successful day of no cigarettes which I'm happy about just a bit stressed, and constantly hungry need to figure a few things I can nibble on as...

So I have had a successful day of no cigarettes which I'm happy about just a bit...

2Fat2Furious

•6 years ago

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W4 r1

Tomorrow’s run looks like a big step from w3.

Slowlee

•6 years ago

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so slooooooowwwwwwww

Starting week 2 tomorrow. OMG I am so slow. Even in the past when I was doing the 5k (have had year off due to injury) I never managed a km in less than 14...

Starting week 2 tomorrow. OMG I am so slow. Even in the past when I was doing th...

flowercrow

•6 years ago

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W8R1 - Last 2 weeks, focussed on getting the badge now

Last two weeks to go. I read the Post from Oldfloss about graduation badge for people completing W9 in June. Looking forward to getting my badge soon 😊 The...

Last two weeks to go. I read the Post from Oldfloss about graduation badge for p...

das_vikas

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2

That was hard. Been on paracetamol and ibuprofen since my last run as my knees were so painful. Got through it at a 🐌 pace and after my stretches sat here...

That was hard. Been on paracetamol and ibuprofen since my last run as my knees w...

WibbleWobble69

•6 years ago

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Getting back to it ..

Just a brief update on my current progress.. successfully did 3 weeks of 5k Run's to get a good baseine again .. Last week did 1 x 5k 1 x intervals, hmm....

Just a brief update on my current progress.. successfully did 3 weeks of 5k Run'...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W8R1 in the bag

It's strange for me to be starting a week on a Saturday as I normally do run 3 on a Saturday. Due to work and illness week 7 took 1.5 weeks and that's me only...

It's strange for me to be starting a week on a Saturday as I normally do run 3 o...

Runnermum

•6 years ago

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2 Run or not 2 Run that is the?

So I posted earlier about my calfs and just wondering if i should run or not as they are in a lot of pain and stiff walking round like I have crapped my pants....

So I posted earlier about my calfs and just wondering if i should run or not as ...

2Fat2Furious

•6 years ago

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Great South Run

Evening all, I’m using C25K as a stepping stone to train for the Great South Run in October, just wondering if anyone else is using it as a training aid for...

Evening all, I’m using C25K as a stepping stone to train for the Great South Run...

lollywolls

Graduate•6 years ago

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From Treadmill to the Great Outdoors?

Hello, first time commenting on here. I downloaded the Couch to 5K app way back in February and have tried to be consistent as I can with running three times a...

Hello, first time commenting on here. I downloaded the Couch to 5K app way back ...

FocusChar

•6 years ago

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Legs feeling weak

Hello, First time poster here. I completed couch to 5k a few weeks ago and have been getting out for a 5k run at least twice a week. I found couch to 5k pretty...

Hello, First time poster here. I completed couch to 5k a few weeks ago and have ...

Beetrootface

•6 years ago

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1st run complete

Well I did it thanks to my daughter who was there encouraging me. Had cramp on second run but walked it off, I can’t lie it was hard the worst was not in...

Well I did it thanks to my daughter who was there encouraging me. Had cramp on s...

Pencoed18

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bit of a blow.....

Well that didn't go well. R1 of W6, a two day break from last run, and had to abort. Exactly half way through, searing pain on outside of calf. Slowed down and...

Well that didn't go well. R1 of W6, a two day break from last run, and had to ab...

Steviekins

•6 years ago

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Zombies to 5k

Having grown a bit fed up of having to wait to download the next few episodes of my ever faithful Zombies,Run! I decided to take a look at their 5k training...

Having grown a bit fed up of having to wait to download the next few episodes of...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3 - 7 Down, 2 To Go . . . . .

So, another run done, another week completed. I really cannot believe just how quickly the last 7 weeks have gone. I would like to say this week ended with a...

So, another run done, another week completed. I really cannot believe just how q...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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Day 1

Hi everyone im chelsea. I've just done my first run yesterday and I thought it sounded easy enough 60 seconds running 90 seconds walking repeat 7 times.. I was...

Hi everyone im chelsea. I've just done my first run yesterday and I thought it s...

Cwatts

•6 years ago

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Week 7

Anyone else on week 7. I had a good run 1 today despite the app crashing - good job I was on the treadmill. Should I be this sweaty. I really didn’t run that...

Anyone else on week 7. I had a good run 1 today despite the app crashing - good ...

Thriftyvickie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hello

Hi I'm a mum wanting to get fit. I have fibromyalgia and depression as well as a poorly son and husband to care for. I find exercise physically and mentally...

Hi I'm a mum wanting to get fit. I have fibromyalgia and depression as well as a...

Fitmum

•6 years ago

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C235k week 6!

Can't believe I've got this far back on intervals for run one thankfully went for a bike ride on rest day probably a mistake really felt it today mega hot and...

Can't believe I've got this far back on intervals for run one thankfully went fo...

Sparkylee

Graduate•6 years ago

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When should you start to feel any benefit?

I'm 67, in pretty good health and active - 150+ minutes of moderate exercise a week (mostly walking and swimming). Why am I trying C25K? Two reasons....

I'm 67, in pretty good health and active - 150+ minutes of moderate exercise a w...

Oldman51

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3

That’s wk1 done. Feeling good albeit very sweaty! Looking forward to week 2...

Vegout25

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week8 Done 👊

Oh my, it's so warm out there. I think the rain we've had has just made the trail damp and muggy 😫 I've sweated so much I look like I've stepped out of the...

Oh my, it's so warm out there. I think the rain we've had has just made the trai...

SendWine

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 done!

So, off I went this morning - I can’t believe that I’m even contemplating running for three minutes (when I say run it’s more of a swift-ish walk!) but I did...

So, off I went this morning - I can’t believe that I’m even contemplating runnin...

JCintheplacetobe

•6 years ago

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W5 R1 faith not fear

After an awful week 4 struggling with every run, I really doubted myself. Just completed W5 R1 in the lovely cool rain, loved every minute of it, felt...

After an awful week 4 struggling with every run, I really doubted myself. Just c...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5r3 complete

F@@k me that was tough, but I bloody did it, I was as slow as a 🐌 and red as a beetroot (my own son didn’t recognise me when I was walking up to him on the...

F@@k me that was tough, but I bloody did it, I was as slow as a 🐌 and red as a ...

Mansbird

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pain in knee

I am due to start w8 on Mon but on my last run I had a few twinges in my knee ...I have bought a compression bangage for it will put that on before my run...

I am due to start w8 on Mon but on my last run I had a few twinges in my knee .....

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

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All ready to begin

Well I treated myself today to a pair of running shoes first time ever I have had a pair of these. Tonight is the night starting at 7-30pm.

Well I treated myself today to a pair of running shoes first time ever I have ha...

Pencoed18

Graduate•6 years ago

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I've really lost my mojo! Thoughts and advice appreciated...

So for one reason or another, my running the last couple of weeks has been sporadic and today was the first time I have run for about a week... and it didn't...

So for one reason or another, my running the last couple of weeks has been spora...

MamaHogg

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

To Run or not to Run, that is the question!

Some advice please week 8 run 1

W1D2 - Quitting Smoking

W4 r1

so slooooooowwwwwwww

W8R1 - Last 2 weeks, focussed on getting the badge now

W2R2

Getting back to it ..

W8R1 in the bag

2 Run or not 2 Run that is the?

Great South Run

From Treadmill to the Great Outdoors?

Legs feeling weak

1st run complete

Bit of a blow.....

Zombies to 5k

W7R3 - 7 Down, 2 To Go . . . . .

Day 1

Week 7

Hello

C235k week 6!

When should you start to feel any benefit?

W1R3

Week8 Done 👊

Week 3 run 2 done!

W5 R1 faith not fear

W5r3 complete

Pain in knee

All ready to begin

I've really lost my mojo! Thoughts and advice appreciated...

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