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Graduation!!! But what now?

I'm very happy to say today I did my final C25K week 9 run, It's taken longer than 9 weeks mainly due to holidays but I made it! The only odd thing I also feel...

I'm very happy to say today I did my final C25K week 9 run, It's taken longer th...

notoldyet

Graduate•9 years ago

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Dilemma - not sure what to do

I was sooooo close to graduating (week 9 run 3 was the only one left!) when I had to go into hospital for an operation. I am back in work in 2 weeks time...

I was sooooo close to graduating (week 9 run 3 was the only one left!) when I ha...

SueMC

•9 years ago

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Break in running due to flu, how to continue?

Hi everyone, I was doing really well on week 6 last week and then came down with flu on the day of run 3 so I couldn't do it. This week I have been in bed...

Hi everyone, I was doing really well on week 6 last week and then came down with...

Besty33

•9 years ago

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Let's share. Do you cross train and if so what and why?

There has been a few posts lately about missing days off. I thought it might be helpful if we share how we use our excess energy on our non running days....

There has been a few posts lately about missing days off. I thought it might be...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week6 run2 - wohoooo!!!

Did week6 run2 this morning! Found it hard, but easier than run1 this week! Feel really pleased with myself, that's the last session with walk breaks finished...

Did week6 run2 this morning! Found it hard, but easier than run1 this week! Feel...

Laineydglm

Graduate•9 years ago

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Finally the end is in sight...

Morning all. As I type this post I can proudly say that I now have week 9 run 1 under my belt and completed this before the local park run starts! I was...

Morning all. As I type this post I can proudly say that I now have week 9 run 1 ...

dotty_segs

Graduate•9 years ago

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Now i know why I'm doing this!

A few days ago i wrote a post about how i love but also hate running and that most of the time i don't even know why I'm doing this to myself. I just did my...

A few days ago i wrote a post about how i love but also hate running and that mo...

NewDawn00

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk4R2 - smashed it 👍🏻

Absolutely loving this early morning running regime . Just sat having a nice black coffee after a 3.5 mile W4R2 . As I'm running through the woods , I'm...

Absolutely loving this early morning running regime . Just sat having a nice bla...

Mr__G

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3...I got there in the end...

The final run of the program was the hardest one. I fight demons in my head in the first part of the runs which want me to stop and then when the half way...

The final run of the program was the hardest one. I fight demons in my head in t...

blunta

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk 4 done...2nd time lucky!

Yesterday evening I finished week 4 again, hoorah, hoorah!! Seemed harder than last time, maybe just because it's hotter now, but the views were absolutely...

Yesterday evening I finished week 4 again, hoorah, hoorah!! Seemed harder than l...

Reidy

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R3

Went out this evening to run W6R3.. things were going well, got to half way felt quite good and got to about 20 minutes then started to really struggle, kept...

Went out this evening to run W6R3.. things were going well, got to half way felt...

capitalgirl

•9 years ago

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W6r1

My god that was hard. I did quite a lot of hilly bits and struggled until my last 5min run which was on the flat...ran an extra minute but felt a little faint....

My god that was hard. I did quite a lot of hilly bits and struggled until my las...

EustacuaVye

•9 years ago

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W4R3 - Surprised

Took some effort to get out the door tonight, but so glad we did. Feel like we've broken a barrier, managed to get controlled breathing for all of the run...

Took some effort to get out the door tonight, but so glad we did. Feel like we'v...

LittleOrchard

Graduate•9 years ago

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To rest or not to rest....

OK, so I know the answer is, generally, ALWAYS rest a day between runs, as that's when your body repairs itself, etc. And in Week 7 I'm not planning on...

OK, so I know the answer is, generally, ALWAYS rest a day between runs, as that'...

Prune

•9 years ago

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Day one week one

I'm running with my 10 yr old son for moral support, he's a lot fitter than me but we finished day one week one smiling, just a question.. Can you do the run...

I'm running with my 10 yr old son for moral support, he's a lot fitter than me b...

Emmab1973

•9 years ago

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I did week 4 outside. .first time off treadmill..wow I felt it

Went for run around village..much harder but I'm so proud I did it X Laura was great pushing me through ...so chuffed with myself and so I'm going to run on...

Went for run around village..much harder but I'm so proud I did it X Laura was g...

Geribeliever72

•9 years ago

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Niggles and Grrrrrs

Race for Life last Sunday, run cut short by 2 minutes on Tuesday (bursting for loo!!), then just a mile done 'fast' yesterday to see what my flat out time...

Race for Life last Sunday, run cut short by 2 minutes on Tuesday (bursting for ...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk7r3✔️

Well what a run that was !!!! My app stuck a few times while running and while I'm normally out for 35 mins I was out for 50 !!!!! And went way past where I...

Well what a run that was !!!! My app stuck a few times while running and while I...

Dawn47

Graduate•9 years ago

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Nearly ready to meet Julie!!!!!

Did w7r3 this morning, took it steady and loved it!! Will be meeting Julie next time, or so I am led to believe! So exciting I feel I should dress up! Have a...

Did w7r3 this morning, took it steady and loved it!! Will be meeting Julie next ...

sandirm

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R3....wow!! Did it...im a runner...

Wow im a runner, thats so cool after 25 min of being on treadmill.. Hope every one well and getting so much inspiration from all whom port here...like i do!...

Wow im a runner, thats so cool after 25 min of being on treadmill.. Hope every o...

Fran04

•9 years ago

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W1r2 - I took your advice....

I slowed the pace down right from the start as suggested and found everything much easier. I really enjoyed it too. I was a bit out of breath but not too much,...

I slowed the pace down right from the start as suggested and found everything mu...

Sezza2u

Graduate•9 years ago

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Travelling

I am just one run from graduation. Frustrating as I just picked up a head cold. So close and yet so far. Travelling I did week 9 run 2 in the bush on a lovely...

I am just one run from graduation. Frustrating as I just picked up a head cold. ...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk 5r 3

Done. Was horrible and I hated it. No sense of satisfaction at all. Just thank feck its over. When will it stop. How unfit am I? No need for Encouragement just...

Done. Was horrible and I hated it. No sense of satisfaction at all. Just thank f...

Anaverageman

Graduate•9 years ago

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Finished week 3. Struggling with knee

I've just got back from W3R3 . Really been struggling with my left knee the past 2 runs. I had a serious motorcycle accident when i was 17 and had 5 operations...

I've just got back from W3R3 . Really been struggling with my left knee the past...

paulb67

Graduate•9 years ago

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Where do I start?

Need some advice? I got to W4R1 before getting ill that was 2 weeks ago. I'm now feeling strong enough to jog again but where do I start........from where I...

Need some advice? I got to W4R1 before getting ill that was 2 weeks ago. I'm now...

lindar383

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk 6 r 1

I was a day late doing this run but I loved it I feel like pinching my self- is this really me running???? 😃👍😜 thanks Laura x

I was a day late doing this run but I loved it I feel like pinching my self- is ...

Tiaralou

Graduate•9 years ago

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Where to start?

I began couch to 5k about 2 months ago and got to about week 5. Due to illness I have been unable to run for the past 3 weeks, feel up for starting again...

I began couch to 5k about 2 months ago and got to about week 5. Due to illness I...

jlk22

•9 years ago

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Week 6 begins

After a slight delay, due to my dodgy ankles, I had a lovely W6R1 this evening. Really happy with my pace and I think I've finally got the breathing sorted...

After a slight delay, due to my dodgy ankles, I had a lovely W6R1 this evening. ...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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What a great article

http://www.runnersworld.com/from-the-editor/lasting-impressions?cid=socMOT_20150618_47761796&adbid=10152855852391987&adbpl=fb&adbpr=9815486986 Just read...

http://www.runnersworld.com/from-the-editor/lasting-impressions?cid=socMOT_20150...

Sharonb9999

Graduate•9 years ago

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Will I suffer from a break?

I completed R3Wk7 on Monday and since then I have felt so so tired and aching alot - my knees hurt. I had a Hep B booster vaccination and I have been working...

I completed R3Wk7 on Monday and since then I have felt so so tired and aching al...

mellyboobah

•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2015

Graduation!!! But what now?

Dilemma - not sure what to do

Break in running due to flu, how to continue?

Let's share. Do you cross train and if so what and why?

Week6 run2 - wohoooo!!!

Finally the end is in sight...

Now i know why I'm doing this!

Wk4R2 - smashed it 👍🏻

Week 9 Run 3...I got there in the end...

Wk 4 done...2nd time lucky!

W6R3

W6r1

W4R3 - Surprised

To rest or not to rest....

Day one week one

I did week 4 outside. .first time off treadmill..wow I felt it

Niggles and Grrrrrs

Wk7r3✔️

Nearly ready to meet Julie!!!!!

W6R3....wow!! Did it...im a runner...

W1r2 - I took your advice....

Travelling

Wk 5r 3

Finished week 3. Struggling with knee

Where do I start?

Wk 6 r 1

Where to start?

Week 6 begins

What a great article

Will I suffer from a break?

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