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W9 half way ish

So yesterday finally managed to get out and complete my second 30 minute walk - over a week after my first one. Its been a struggle juggling work and general...

So yesterday finally managed to get out and complete my second 30 minute walk - ...

walkingit

•10 hours ago

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Another 30 mins

After 2 extra ready days went out after work, I was tired, (Mr TT was up at 3:45 to go away on business so the whole house were up), it was really warm, I was...

After 2 extra ready days went out after work, I was tired, (Mr TT was up at 3:45...

TeapotTaylor

Graduate•11 hours ago

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WK 4 r 3

It as very misty and cold so i did not fancy going out early. As it got brighter I lost the inclination to go out but thought, if I stop now it will be even...

It as very misty and cold so i did not fancy going out early. As it got brighter...

oldperson47

Graduate•20 hours ago

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W9R2 - in the rain

Great to see so many people graduating - indicates the number of weeks since New Year resolutions, I guess. This morning, I stepped outside into unexpected...

Great to see so many people graduating - indicates the number of weeks since New...

sheps

Graduate•22 hours ago

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W9 R3 I’m amazed!! Best feeling ever!!!

Got it!!!! Weird start because it was the first time using Strava App to record the run. Beautiful sunny evening with a great temperature!! Started quite...

Got it!!!! Weird start because it was the first time using Strava App to record ...

Jorgging

Graduate•1 day ago

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Graduated!

Well I've finally gone and done it, 7 years after my first attempt. 😁 Having someone holding me accountable has definitely helped me stick with it this time....

Well I've finally gone and done it, 7 years after my first attempt. 😁 Having so...

ThatTrainGeek

•2 days ago

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Sneaky 6

Revisiting C25K for the third time and going well and happy with progress. Life seems to have become busy and my biggest challenge is fitting in a run when I...

Revisiting C25K for the third time and going well and happy with progress. Life...

BahamaMama1

Graduate•2 days ago

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Why did the croissant lie to me? Week 9 Run 1

Answer, because it could. After my Jo Cool melt down last run out, I'd decided to change the app order on my phone and the phone placement on my bod. That...

Answer, because it could. After my Jo Cool melt down last run out, I'd decided ...

Jancanrunagain

•2 days ago

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W6R2...New ground this time out

For the last 6 weeks I've been repeating runs. I started C25K last year and then again in January, and today I've hit a milestone...it's the furthest I've...

For the last 6 weeks I've been repeating runs. I started C25K last year and then...

FoleyB

•2 days ago

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Week 9 Run2 will now take place on Friday. Please hold me accountable!

It was supposed to be today but after an hour in the gym building strength and flexibility we headed for a walk. I hadn’t quite got it in my head if you’re on...

It was supposed to be today but after an hour in the gym building strength and f...

MintT

•2 days ago

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First Run

I have health anxiety and have been worried about running incase I have a heart problem or something terrible happens (sounds silly I know) but it feels so...

I have health anxiety and have been worried about running incase I have a heart ...

No7runner

•2 days ago

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Week 4 r2

I had meetings this morning so I thought I would go for my run after them,about 1.00. Luckily the first meeting got cancelled so I could get out at 9. It is...

I had meetings this morning so I thought I would go for my run after them,about...

oldperson47

Graduate•3 days ago

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W9R1 - the final countdown

Started at 6.45 Back by half past 7 Spotted 4 vessels at sea Only 2 runs to go. After the windy slope of the last one, this felt much more comfortable. On...

Started at 6.45 Back by half past 7 Spotted 4 vessels at sea Only 2 runs to g...

sheps

Graduate•3 days ago

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W9 R2 Finally done

Last time I wrote I was going on holiday late July 24. I did really enjoyed them 😅 lots of party, drinking, back to the somking hàbit and no running. I have...

Last time I wrote I was going on holiday late July 24. I did really enjoyed them...

Jorgging

Graduate•3 days ago

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Almost there... W9R2 done!

So, I forgot about this lovely little community for a while. This my third attempt at C25k, the last one being around six years ago(!) now. Ultimately, I...

So, I forgot about this lovely little community for a while. This my third attem...

ThatTrainGeek

•3 days ago

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Five years on

It was about 5pm on the evening of Tuesday 24 March 2020 that I first started Couch to 5K. The previous evening a blond haired man in a suit had told us all to...

It was about 5pm on the evening of Tuesday 24 March 2020 that I first started Co...

nowster

Graduate•4 days ago

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X marks the spot - Week 8 Run 3

Actually it wasn't only one spot when Jo Cool failed me. Sorry I know we never ever use the F word, but Jo dropped out with the famous C25K pausing bug...

Actually it wasn't only one spot when Jo Cool failed me. Sorry I know we never...

Jancanrunagain

•4 days ago

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W6R1 Success. Boom!

Last time on C25K my calf popped at about 5 minutes into this run..That was in January 2025 and recovery seemed to take for ever. I'm back,healthy and...

Last time on C25K my calf popped at about 5 minutes into this run..That was in J...

FoleyB

•4 days ago

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Week 9 run 1 and the sun shone …

Literally and metaphorically. I decided to try W9R1 inspired by the sunny weather. The storm that raged had finally blown itself out. Yay! Was it easy? It was...

Literally and metaphorically. I decided to try W9R1 inspired by the sunny weathe...

MintT

•4 days ago

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Still Going Strong(ish)

Just popped by to say, yesterday was my 11 year runniverary. Yes, unbelievably, it’s 11 years since I first set out at the crack of dawn to begin my running...

Just popped by to say, yesterday was my 11 year runniverary. Yes, unbelievably, ...

AncientMum

Graduate•4 days ago

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W8… I don’t believe it!

Feeling like Victor Meldrew… wondering how I’ve got this far. 🤔 Only one week left now and feeling pensive, finished W8/R3 yesterday and still feeling aches...

Feeling like Victor Meldrew… wondering how I’ve got this far. 🤔 Only one week...

QuadroVEINia

Graduate•4 days ago

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Started the couch to 5k again

Well it's been a long while since I've posted in here. Since I originally started the couch to 5k many years ago and up till a year ago I roughly did a 5k run...

Well it's been a long while since I've posted in here. Since I originally starte...

Shrekswife

Graduate•5 days ago

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Beyond C25K … help needed!

I’m on wk8 - but this must be the fifth time I’ve done C25K - last time I completed a few of the Beyond C25K runs but then gave up. Then I went back to the...

I’m on wk8 - but this must be the fifth time I’ve done C25K - last time I compl...

munrotop

•5 days ago

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W8R3 - tick that box!

An exciting milestone as I move into the final week having completed W8R3 this morning. It wasn't pleasant - much too windy for that but, Hey! a few weeks...

An exciting milestone as I move into the final week having completed W8R3 this m...

sheps

Graduate•5 days ago

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Week 9 done

That’s me graduated 🥳🥳🥳 8 years after I did it last time…. We had that much rain here yesterday in such a short time I had to adjust my route but only...

That’s me graduated 🥳🥳🥳 8 years after I did it last time…. We had that much...

TeapotTaylor

Graduate•5 days ago

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Week4 r1

Put running gear on before going downstairs, normally read papers, coffee then think about running. Now it is warmer I need to get out earlier. I was out by 8...

Put running gear on before going downstairs, normally read papers, coffee then t...

oldperson47

Graduate•5 days ago

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W1R1 4K

Decided to start Run 5K but ended up 4K started well with slow pace and ended with very slow pace. In-between I tried for pace acceleration and somehow...

Decided to start Run 5K but ended up 4K started well with slow pace and ended wi...

Hopkinsray92

•6 days ago

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Week 8 run 3 — And it didn’t happen 🥲

Not for the want of trying. Saturday mornings I volunteer at a Kid’s club. Immersion in a foreign language is good and children being children just natter...

Not for the want of trying. Saturday mornings I volunteer at a Kid’s club. Im...

MintT

•6 days ago

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Pins and needles/numb feet

Hey everyone, I’ve felt over the last few months that my feet get pins and needles/numb about 20 mins into a run. I had this issue before and I saw a physio...

Hey everyone, I’ve felt over the last few months that my feet get pins and need...

DiogoC

Graduate•6 days ago

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C25K week5 run3

Well that's another one down without problems. Once i got going it was straightforward to control the effort and the breathing. Brilliant.

Well that's another one down without problems. Once i got going it was straightf...

FoleyB

•6 days ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

W9 half way ish

Another 30 mins

WK 4 r 3

W9R2 - in the rain

W9 R3 I’m amazed!! Best feeling ever!!!

Graduated!

Sneaky 6

Why did the croissant lie to me? Week 9 Run 1

W6R2...New ground this time out

Week 9 Run2 will now take place on Friday. Please hold me accountable!

First Run

Week 4 r2

W9R1 - the final countdown

W9 R2 Finally done

Almost there... W9R2 done!

Five years on

X marks the spot - Week 8 Run 3

W6R1 Success. Boom!

Week 9 run 1 and the sun shone …

Still Going Strong(ish)

W8… I don’t believe it!

Started the couch to 5k again

Beyond C25K … help needed!

W8R3 - tick that box!

Week 9 done

Week4 r1

W1R1 4K

Week 8 run 3 — And it didn’t happen 🥲

Pins and needles/numb feet

C25K week5 run3

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