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When do you start timing your runs?

I've just completed W1 and about to start W2R1 tomorrow morning. So far I've just concentrated on getting out there and actually putting one leg in front of...

I've just completed W1 and about to start W2R1 tomorrow morning. So far I've jus...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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W6R1

This morning I completed the first run of week 6. I didn't feel like going out for a run, I sort of felt like if I don't do we'll, my success on Friday...

This morning I completed the first run of week 6. I didn't feel like going out f...

Nala020512

•11 years ago

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Grass or asphalt?

I'm wondering whether i would find running on the grass in the park easier/better than on the paths? has anyone any comments please.

I'm wondering whether i would find running on the grass in the park easier/bette...

lycranotlikely

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 4 run 2, thought it was going to be a disaster

Well thats me just back from me second run out of week four, and i somehow managed to get my timings wrong, i must of been walking too fast as i arrived at the...

Well thats me just back from me second run out of week four, and i somehow manag...

bikergirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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W1 R2. Heavy legged but got out there :-)

Today the mind was willing, but not the body. I was heavy legged and just not really wanting exercise, but I just couldn't let myself down....... Once the...

Today the mind was willing, but not the body. I was heavy legged and just not re...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Just ran my first 10K

What a fantastic experience and I would recommend it to anyone. The going was quite tough for me as I have never run this distance before but the crowds and...

What a fantastic experience and I would recommend it to anyone. The going was qu...

magster

Graduate•11 years ago

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W1R2 got out there - eventually!

Very new to all this and intended running this morning - early. Didn't even wake up until10.00 and really did not want to get up even then. Eventually got...

Very new to all this and intended running this morning - early. Didn't even wak...

Beek

Graduate•11 years ago

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I’ve done it, and I’m so, so pleased! :)

Week 9, run 3 done! I first heard about C25K last August, when my marathon-running niece told me about it. For various reasons, I didn’t get round to start...

Week 9, run 3 done! I first heard about C25K last August, when my marathon-ru...

Caledonia

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8R2 - massive improvement on W8R1

Well that felt so much better than last Friday's run. Although it was still hard, I enjoyed it so much more. The light cloud cover burnt off after I was out...

Well that felt so much better than last Friday's run. Although it was still hard...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 - TERRIFIED

Hi all So after reading lots of blog posts and feeling very in awe of the graduates and everyone's determination I thought i would share my story. I am a 29...

Hi all So after reading lots of blog posts and feeling very in awe of the gra...

sal1984

Graduate•11 years ago

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A Multi-Tasking Run

Set off as usual for my run, just nearing the park gates after an uphill slog when a dog appeared in the gates. The owner shouted for it to come back - it...

Set off as usual for my run, just nearing the park gates after an uphill slog wh...

ancientrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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The sun's out and so am I

What a beautiful morning! I was thinking last night, as I drifted off to sleep, I really should run again soon... and since the sun was shining today, and...

What a beautiful morning! I was thinking last night, as I drifted off to sleep,...

little_kay

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Back to it then.......

No pun intended, back's a lot better today, so repeated W6r1, first 5 minutes heavy going (it usually is) but by the time the last run came round felt I could...

No pun intended, back's a lot better today, so repeated W6r1, first 5 minutes he...

Janeymiddlewife

•11 years ago

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C25K Week 8

Just about to launch into Week 8 runs. I can't believe that I can run for 25 mins now. I started following the podcast on Feb 11th and could barely walk up the...

Just about to launch into Week 8 runs. I can't believe that I can run for 25 min...

RiversideRunner

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Finally bit the bullet

This mornin was my first W1R1 session!! decided to get up and about before too many people in the village were awake and headed for the local playing fields...

This mornin was my first W1R1 session!! decided to get up and about before too m...

eveshamgal

Graduate•11 years ago

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W1r2 lessons learned

Ok, here's a few things I've learned this morning on my second run: Don't worry about being cold...you really won't want that fleece after the first run!...

Ok, here's a few things I've learned this morning on my second run: Don't wor...

Smilingsuzc

•11 years ago

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got to week 9! and bailed for two weeks.....

hmmm not bailed intentionally, went to two different countries and travelled back home from thailand and had a period!!!! so those are my reasons out of the...

hmmm not bailed intentionally, went to two different countries and travelled bac...

Rubies

•11 years ago

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W2R2

Still not getting any easier. In fact my second run this morning was harder than my first run in week 2 on Friday. Trying to find the positives but feel a...

Still not getting any easier. In fact my second run this morning was harder tha...

Joanne37

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 2 done and dusted

Week 2 completed. Getting a bit further each run which is good to see and look back on when a little motivation is needed. Did find it more difficult than I...

Week 2 completed. Getting a bit further each run which is good to see and look b...

hutsa925

•11 years ago

3 Replies

A little about me

Hi there, my name is Sherri and I'm new here and I'm about to finish W1D3 of C25K. A little about myself: I'm a 33 year old wife and stay at home Mom to two...

Hi there, my name is Sherri and I'm new here and I'm about to finish W1D3 of C25...

Sherbear1979

Graduate•11 years ago

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Forum rules re charity

Completing c25k has inspired me to continue getting fit and losing weight. As part of that I've joined a team of slimmers in trying to lose weight throughout...

Completing c25k has inspired me to continue getting fit and losing weight. As pa...

AtomXL

Graduate•11 years ago

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I can run for 30 minutes... and I've only gone and signed up for parkrun. Give me courage, C25kers.

I've done wk 9 r1. Oh my giddy aunt. I have actually done what it should say on the tin: gone from couch to 30 minutes. Me. ME! Like a lot of people, I'm a way...

I've done wk 9 r1. Oh my giddy aunt. I have actually done what it should say on ...

Tati

Graduate•11 years ago

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Joined by my 61 year old mum!

Over the last two days, my mum has joined me on Week One of C25K! It was so much fun getting out of the house and doing something together, and to top it off...

Over the last two days, my mum has joined me on Week One of C25K! It was so much...

lhr2

•11 years ago

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Not a good run - time to listen to my own advice!!

I knew that today and next Monday were the only two days I was going to be able to fit in runs before my 10K race next weekend. As I can't run before late...

I knew that today and next Monday were the only two days I was going to be able ...

Stefliser

Graduate•11 years ago

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Slow as ever but glad to find I've still got it!

Since starting the 5x50 Challenge, biking it to and from work has been my main activity, with a bit of walking thrown in on off days. Which is another way of...

Since starting the 5x50 Challenge, biking it to and from work has been my main a...

pinkhat

Graduate•11 years ago

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Two promotions in a day!

Today was the day for W9R3 but with the prospect of promotion to the Premier League for my team today, should I run first or wait until later. An earlier kick...

Today was the day for W9R3 but with the prospect of promotion to the Premier Lea...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Reality check - or is this really me?

Second parkrun today - and what a difference a day makes! Last night as I was sorting out my clothes I was wondering whether to wear my 5x50 t-shirt or the...

Second parkrun today - and what a difference a day makes! Last night as I was so...

thinnerandfitter

Graduate•11 years ago

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Advice needed as suffering with painful legs!

I'm currently on W5R1 which has taken me about 7 weeks as I've been doing each week more than the suggested 3 times. Every couple of weeks I feel like I'm...

I'm currently on W5R1 which has taken me about 7 weeks as I've been doing each w...

Jenster

Graduate•11 years ago

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First Park run - Your time was 31:07.

Today was my first ever park run and I was quite apprehensive as I have never run with anyone else or as part of a group. As we set off I thought I would keep...

Today was my first ever park run and I was quite apprehensive as I have never ru...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week1R3 - An Unexpected Companion

Yesterday my husband decided that although we can't run together every session for childcare reasons, he wanted to come out with me today and start his own...

Yesterday my husband decided that although we can't run together every session f...

big-momma

Graduate•11 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2013

When do you start timing your runs?

W6R1

Grass or asphalt?

week 4 run 2, thought it was going to be a disaster

W1 R2. Heavy legged but got out there :-)

Just ran my first 10K

W1R2 got out there - eventually!

I’ve done it, and I’m so, so pleased! :)

W8R2 - massive improvement on W8R1

Week 3 - TERRIFIED

A Multi-Tasking Run

The sun's out and so am I

Back to it then.......

C25K Week 8

Finally bit the bullet

W1r2 lessons learned

got to week 9! and bailed for two weeks.....

W2R2

Week 2 done and dusted

A little about me

Forum rules re charity

I can run for 30 minutes... and I've only gone and signed up for parkrun. Give me courage, C25kers.

Joined by my 61 year old mum!

Not a good run - time to listen to my own advice!!

Slow as ever but glad to find I've still got it!

Two promotions in a day!

Reality check - or is this really me?

Advice needed as suffering with painful legs!

First Park run - Your time was 31:07.

Week1R3 - An Unexpected Companion

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