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Week 9 - the Beginning

Well, that's the first run of the week out of the way. The usual uneventful session, nice and steady with very few people about. I was surprised when Laura...

Well, that's the first run of the week out of the way. The usual uneventful ses...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Week 6: COMPLETE

It's definitely taken me way longer than I planned to complete week six... Three weeks ago I did the first run and all this week I've been attempting the third...

It's definitely taken me way longer than I planned to complete week six... Three...

bethto5k

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1R2 - Pushing through run 1's aches

This morning I did W1R2 and felt it was a lot easier than run 1. The was still a fair amount of procrastination, but certainly felt a lot more motivated to do...

This morning I did W1R2 and felt it was a lot easier than run 1. The was still a...

XFNutty

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just beginning the program - eeeeek!!

Just signed myself up for this, was talking to a friend at the weekend who runs 10k 3x per wk now and this is how she started. She really inspired me. First...

Just signed myself up for this, was talking to a friend at the weekend who runs ...

michaelawickens

•10 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - Mental vs. Physical!!

I have been reading a couple of posts on here that quote Laura for this run about how it's in the mind at this stage not a physical limitation. Does anyone...

I have been reading a couple of posts on here that quote Laura for this run abou...

fay737731

•10 years ago

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Whoop whoop Half way through! Problem with the App tho!

Ventured out yesterday for W5R2..... OMG the first half of the 8min run went on & on & on.... Luckily my husband was also timing it & it seems there was a...

Ventured out yesterday for W5R2..... OMG the first half of the 8min run went on ...

JustLisa

Graduate•10 years ago

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Life AFter C25K.....

I've had a stall this week after graduating last week, I'm looking at sticking with last week for a couple more weeks, just to prove I can actually do it, then...

I've had a stall this week after graduating last week, I'm looking at sticking w...

forrestg

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hello week 9 and the countdown to graduation begins!

Did my week 8 run 3 yesterday so I'm looking at run 1 week 9 tomorrow. I'm looking forward to the 30 minute run (did I just say that!?) My running buddy has...

Did my week 8 run 3 yesterday so I'm looking at run 1 week 9 tomorrow. I'm looki...

Rupertlebear

Graduate•10 years ago

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vlm ballot fever

and after sitting up to 12 last night and 3 attempts im in the ballot and it looks like there a few c25kers in as well and now we have all got to wait till...

and after sitting up to 12 last night and 3 attempts im in the ballot and it l...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 done Yesterday even if I was feeling really lazy

So after 2 really late nights I just didn't feel like doing Week 7 run 1 yesterday, went to bed a 5am up at 10am, so I hit the sofa and said to myself ohhh...

So after 2 really late nights I just didn't feel like doing Week 7 run 1 yesterd...

shivashinn

Graduate•10 years ago

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Laura!! You are evil!!

And your watch runs slowly!!! But I love you. Run 1 of week 4 this morning and I approached it with more fear than hope. The alarm went off at 4:45am and I...

And your watch runs slowly!!! But I love you. Run 1 of week 4 this morning and...

runner56

Graduate•10 years ago

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If you do not have a Facebook account..

Some really good stretching information here http://www.active.com/fitness/articles/12-post-workout-static-stretches?cmp=17-7-6429 Be kind to your running...

Some really good stretching information here http://www.active.com/fitness/art...

carole01

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2- a lovely uphill run in the rain, thoroughly enjoyed!

As some of you know, I'm a music student, and I headed back to uni today after my Easter break. Excellent, new running routes!! I headed out at about 8pm on a...

As some of you know, I'm a music student, and I headed back to uni today after m...

Debs972

•10 years ago

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My C25k to 16K plan

Having now finished the C25K programme - and run 5K in 35 minutes ONCE!! -- I have just finished Week 1 of my 16K plan. Basically this plan has 2x30 minute...

Having now finished the C25K programme - and run 5K in 35 minutes ONCE!! -- I ha...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hilly!

I live in a hilly place and can't always drive to the flatter river run. Has anyone else done the c25k on hills? Takes so long to go up and is so unpleasant...

I live in a hilly place and can't always drive to the flatter river run. Has any...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 completed..!!

Week5 run 3 completed but didn't enjoy it not one bit, felt like giving up more than once.. Kept pushing on and completed it ...Not looking forward to week 6...

Week5 run 3 completed but didn't enjoy it not one bit, felt like giving up more ...

Mrsb81

•10 years ago

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Any advice for a nervous convert?

Im due to start week 3 tomorrow after finishing week 2 on Sunday - I did find the 90 seconds run hard and I am really nervous about the 3 minute runs anyone...

Im due to start week 3 tomorrow after finishing week 2 on Sunday - I did find th...

joannecb

•10 years ago

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New member. Could you help with the app.

Hi Everyone. I am new to all this and have just downloaded the app. Can anyone tell me how I can unlock the other weeks? I have signed up on the website but...

Hi Everyone. I am new to all this and have just downloaded the app. Can anyone t...

petewilson63

•10 years ago

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Week 6 complete! Can't believe I did it!

Feeling so pleased! Put off doing it yesterday after hillwalking a Saturday and really didn't want to go today! Felt knackered after work and totally not in...

Feeling so pleased! Put off doing it yesterday after hillwalking a Saturday and ...

Purplesparkle8

Graduate•10 years ago

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W3R1

well, have come back to C25k after starting 6 months ago then dropping out due to a series of circumstances. Last time I really thought my chest was going to...

well, have come back to C25k after starting 6 months ago then dropping out due t...

Rignold

•10 years ago

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Podcast/music/MapMyWalk problems ? Anyone know the solution ?

Has anyone else had problems with the podcasts just stopping mid run ? This problem started for me in week 5 and I think it is due to some incompatibility...

Has anyone else had problems with the podcasts just stopping mid run ? This prob...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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LAST RUN OF THE WEEK....OR IS IT?

Hey Gladiators! I ran a 5K this morning and it was hard. It never ceases to amaze me at how your body can decide to do what it wants to do, even when your...

Hey Gladiators! I ran a 5K this morning and it was hard. It never ceases to ama...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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almost finishedc25K..what next?

I've almost graduated and like to have objectives in my running...I'm considering such ideas as running for 30 mins three times a week and perhaps doing park...

I've almost graduated and like to have objectives in my running...I'm considerin...

marc_read

Graduate•10 years ago

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A BIG THANK YOU

Just wanted to say thanks for all your replies to my questions about Park Run. It's made me wanna do one, so my plan is to lose my Park Run cherry on the first...

Just wanted to say thanks for all your replies to my questions about Park Run. I...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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First run Week 1 run 1

Yes, I've finally done it. First step was finding my running gear in the back of my wardrobe. I really dreaded it but it was actually fun. I did feel very much...

Yes, I've finally done it. First step was finding my running gear in the back of...

Roblin71

•10 years ago

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Graduate!

It's official- I'm a graduate! That was a horrible graduation run; far too hot and feeling a bit sick towards the middle, but a tiny walk and I was off again....

It's official- I'm a graduate! That was a horrible graduation run; far too hot a...

BethRF

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back on week 8

Hip pain much better following sports chiropractor treatment. Decided to restart week 8 and feel great that I managed to complete the run but gosh it was hard...

Hip pain much better following sports chiropractor treatment. Decided to restart...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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PHOTOSYNTHESIS

I knew today was going to be a difficult run when I got to 3k and struggled...however I was determind and aiming for 24k. What went badly: I ran out of...

I knew today was going to be a difficult run when I got to 3k and struggled...ho...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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pressure blister (I think) on ball of foot - wait for it to go away, or ignore ?

Yesterday afternoon, we went out for a post Easter-lunch stroll by the river with friends. I wore sensible shoes, and we only walked for an hour and a half,...

Yesterday afternoon, we went out for a post Easter-lunch stroll by the river wit...

ajwyld

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 first run

I have just completed the first run of week 7 using the podcasts. Have to say these are great, I would not have done it without them. I had spinal fusion...

I have just completed the first run of week 7 using the podcasts. Have to say th...

rosebudd

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2014

Week 9 - the Beginning

Week 6: COMPLETE

W1R2 - Pushing through run 1's aches

Just beginning the program - eeeeek!!

Week 5 Run 3 - Mental vs. Physical!!

Whoop whoop Half way through! Problem with the App tho!

Life AFter C25K.....

Hello week 9 and the countdown to graduation begins!

vlm ballot fever

Week 7 Run 1 done Yesterday even if I was feeling really lazy

Laura!! You are evil!!

If you do not have a Facebook account..

Week 4 Run 2- a lovely uphill run in the rain, thoroughly enjoyed!

My C25k to 16K plan

Hilly!

Week 5 run 3 completed..!!

Any advice for a nervous convert?

New member. Could you help with the app.

Week 6 complete! Can't believe I did it!

W3R1

Podcast/music/MapMyWalk problems ? Anyone know the solution ?

LAST RUN OF THE WEEK....OR IS IT?

almost finishedc25K..what next?

A BIG THANK YOU

First run Week 1 run 1

Graduate!

Back on week 8

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

pressure blister (I think) on ball of foot - wait for it to go away, or ignore ?

Week 7 first run

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