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Found w6r1 tough today, was it the Beers?

Well I've done w6r1, but found doing 18mins with walking breaks harder today than doing 20 mins run did on Thursday. Felt a distinct lack of energy/enthusiasm...

Well I've done w6r1, but found doing 18mins with walking breaks harder today tha...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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R2Wk6

First 10 min run was fine - 2 mins into 2nd run, however, calves started to ache like mad - but I kept going and ran it off - I was very slow today - might...

First 10 min run was fine - 2 mins into 2nd run, however, calves started to ache...

mellyboobah

•9 years ago

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Week 1 run 1 on a treadmill...

#SMASHED IT! I was only aiming to do 6 runs today! I RAN ALL 8 RUNS!!! I even turned the speed up and SPRINTED the last 30 Seconds of run 8! WHO IS THIS...

#SMASHED IT! I was only aiming to do 6 runs today! I RAN ALL 8 RUNS!!! I even...

HanPanStrawberryJam

•9 years ago

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W8R2

Hi all. Just completed w8r2 yeah. Did r1 with my running buddy on Thursday which went well but the solo run on Saturday is always a bit more challenging. Felt...

Hi all. Just completed w8r2 yeah. Did r1 with my running buddy on Thursday which...

Hopefull-runner

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 4

Week 4 finished but calf muscle on left leg really sore, thought id rested enough between r2 and r3 but obviously hadn't. Funnily enough its only outside...

Week 4 finished but calf muscle on left leg really sore, thought id rested enoug...

Anaverageman

Graduate•9 years ago

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Woo Hoo-----I have only gone and completed W9R3.

Well as promised my final C25K report. The plan this morning was to get out there early before it warms up and prove to my self I can run. I have been using an...

Well as promised my final C25K report. The plan this morning was to get out ther...

jenman1

Graduate•9 years ago

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Spoilt brat!

Two tops, two pairs of shorts, and two pairs of noo shoos! That should sort out summer!

Two tops, two pairs of shorts, and two pairs of noo shoos! That should sort out ...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•9 years ago

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Eating enough?

I realise that lots of people may have to opposite problem, but I'm looking for some advice.... Weighed myself this morning and I've lost 8lb since starting...

I realise that lots of people may have to opposite problem, but I'm looking for ...

charlotte1138

•9 years ago

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A lovely morning for a run!!

Words I never thought I'd *think* let alone say out loud!! Still can't believe I am this person! Hurrah for Couch to 5K 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Words I never thought I'd *think* let alone say out loud!! Still can't believe ...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Just did w6r1!

It was brilliant! The previous run must have really prepared me well. Because of the intervals I didn't want to do this one without Laura, but I really found...

It was brilliant! The previous run must have really prepared me well. Because ...

sandirm

Graduate•9 years ago

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Race for Life!

So many people were supportive of my Race for Life last week and some asked for a picture, so here it is! I'm very proud to say I did another 5k on Wednesday...

So many people were supportive of my Race for Life last week and some asked for ...

Andreagetfit1

•9 years ago

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PB

So running this week has been pretty good although missed a run on Monday due to moving my daughter from University to her new digs. Ran Wednesday with a...

So running this week has been pretty good although missed a run on Monday due to...

Mat30

Graduate•9 years ago

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W2R1 done!!

Well, I just finished run 1 of week 2. I was going to wait until tomorrow to do it but I was feeling kind of pent up/stressed after I got off work so I decided...

Well, I just finished run 1 of week 2. I was going to wait until tomorrow to do ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Finished week 7

Just finished Week 7. Yeah! My total 35:36 minutes included warm up/cool down walks. I did 3.8km at 9.15 minutes per km. Taking the walking away, it works out...

Just finished Week 7. Yeah! My total 35:36 minutes included warm up/cool down w...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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When to start each week?

So...with a rest day between each run, how long should I be waiting before starting each new week? I've just done wk 1 ( Sat, Mon, Weds) and started wk 2...

So...with a rest day between each run, how long should I be waiting before start...

JulietB

Graduate•9 years ago

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Just started week 2!

Now back on the couch with wine...after managing to move on to week 2! I really never thought I'd be doing this - I'm so pleased that after wk 1 day 1 the next...

Now back on the couch with wine...after managing to move on to week 2! I really ...

JulietB

Graduate•9 years ago

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Stinging nettles

Just back from a gentle 6k ,decided to head across country and see where i could get. All was great really, dodging under over hanging trees,jumping ruts in...

Just back from a gentle 6k ,decided to head across country and see where i could...

samsonandrew

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R3...done it!

Well did another route with my sister , really liked it although tired! Looking forward to next one on sunday, will do w4r3 and extra time to help prepare for...

Well did another route with my sister , really liked it although tired! Looking ...

Fran04

•9 years ago

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Wk5r3 ✔️

OMG......I just ran for 20 minutes !!!!!!!! I can't believe it......wasn't feeling 100% but really didn't want to get behind......loved the last 5...

OMG......I just ran for 20 minutes !!!!!!!! I can't believe it......wasn't feeli...

Dawn47

Graduate•9 years ago

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Rest Days...

Is it really bad not to have a rest day in between? I ran yesterday morning first thing, and I'm really tempted to run after work this evening - will that...

Is it really bad not to have a rest day in between? I ran yesterday morning fir...

mum_of_3

Graduate•9 years ago

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Mrs

Hi everyone. I am about to finish C25K and don't quite know where to go next. I am 68 years old with mild arthritis and would welcome advise and I don't run...

Hi everyone. I am about to finish C25K and don't quite know where to go next. ...

lynnepaul

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running on a treadmill

Hi I am a new to running 56 years old and at the moment happier to run on a treadmill at home rather than venture out on my own. Anyone else do this? I may go...

Hi I am a new to running 56 years old and at the moment happier to run on a trea...

fiorobbo

•9 years ago

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Week 1 run 1: 9 stone overweight...

Week 1 run 1: 9 stone overweight... That's a big title and a big ask. I've done run 1 5 times now. First time I did the first 1 min run then walked the rest,...

Week 1 run 1: 9 stone overweight... That's a big title and a big ask. I've done ...

HanPanStrawberryJam

•9 years ago

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W3r3 - feeling good

I have just completed week 3, feeling a bit apprehensive about week 4, as it seems a large jump, but hey 4 weeks ago running 60 secs was a challenge! I managed...

I have just completed week 3, feeling a bit apprehensive about week 4, as it see...

Chalkie2

Graduate•9 years ago

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I don't believe it!

I can't quite believe I jogged (albeit slowly) for 20 minutes!! It still hasn't sunk in ! Week 6 here we go..... Thanks for all your support in getting here.xx

I can't quite believe I jogged (albeit slowly) for 20 minutes!! It still hasn't ...

Juepoo

Graduate•9 years ago

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W1R3 - finally done on the road!

I've been a silent reader of this forum for a number of months now so I thought it was about time I wrote my first post! I began on my c25k journey around 6...

I've been a silent reader of this forum for a number of months now so I thought ...

REM89

•9 years ago

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W5 D3 - Didn't die!!

I managed to complete the full 20 minute run yesterday and was able to phone my daughter and tell her to cancel the flowers for my funeral!!! :) Very...

I managed to complete the full 20 minute run yesterday and was able to phone my ...

mcgurranhouse

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running in the Rain

Raining here on the island this morning. Found it quite refreshing to run in the rain actually, didn't mind it at all. When i got to the sea front to start...

Raining here on the island this morning. Found it quite refreshing to run in th...

paulb67

Graduate•9 years ago

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Think I need a hat!

My first rainy run this morning. Glasses, running and rain. Not good. I guess I could dig out my contacts, but not sure I'm awake enough at 5.30am to put...

My first rainy run this morning. Glasses, running and rain. Not good. I guess...

charlotte1138

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Going Backwards!!

Hi all. I've just got in from week 8 run 3. I seem to have hit the wall and bounced back a fair bit! I only managed 27 mins on run 1, 24 on run 2 and today...

Hi all. I've just got in from week 8 run 3. I seem to have hit the wall and bou...

HestonF1

Graduate•9 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2015

Found w6r1 tough today, was it the Beers?

R2Wk6

Week 1 run 1 on a treadmill...

W8R2

Week 4

Woo Hoo-----I have only gone and completed W9R3.

Spoilt brat!

Eating enough?

A lovely morning for a run!!

Just did w6r1!

Race for Life!

PB

W2R1 done!!

Finished week 7

When to start each week?

Just started week 2!

Stinging nettles

W4R3...done it!

Wk5r3 ✔️

Rest Days...

Mrs

Running on a treadmill

Week 1 run 1: 9 stone overweight...

W3r3 - feeling good

I don't believe it!

W1R3 - finally done on the road!

W5 D3 - Didn't die!!

Running in the Rain

Think I need a hat!

Going Backwards!!

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