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Finally did it! 3.6 miles / 5.8K

I've worked through the couch to to 5k, but kept getting injured or little niggles which prevent me from really running non-stop. Today I did it. What a...

I've worked through the couch to to 5k, but kept getting injured or little niggl...

California57

•8 years ago

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Parkrun#2 beetroot face back with a vengeance!

Completed my 2nd parkrun this morning, It was my closest parkrun which is quite hilly as I wimped out and did a very flat one for my first 2 weeks ago. It was...

Completed my 2nd parkrun this morning, It was my closest parkrun which is quite ...

heavyhorse

Graduate•8 years ago

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5K + aching knees + future plans

Since graduating 5 weeks ago I've been running 3x30 mins each week and averaging 4.25K each run. Today I thought I'd run for 5K and see how long it would take,...

Since graduating 5 weeks ago I've been running 3x30 mins each week and averaging...

Shivani05

Graduate•8 years ago

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Quick Great Run question

Do I need to wear the back race number or can I just wear the front one (with chip)? ☺

Do I need to wear the back race number or can I just wear the front one (with ch...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3 success after W6R2 fail

I have run for 25 mins non stop!! I had to stop during the last run due to feeling sick so was feeling worried. My other half said repeat it but I thought...

I have run for 25 mins non stop!! I had to stop during the last run due to feeli...

natblonde

Graduate•8 years ago

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week 4

I say this the start of every week, I don't know if I can do this, I think this will be the one that beats me. At least this one is on the flat today plus it...

I say this the start of every week, I don't know if I can do this, I think this ...

plop

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduation happiness 🏆💐🍾❤️

When I started the C25K programme in March, I didn't realise the powers I let loose. I don't even remember the exact date of my first run - I'd tried running...

When I started the C25K programme in March, I didn't realise the powers I let lo...

PippiRuns

•8 years ago

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Week 9 first run

Completed first run week nine yesterday running along north east coast. Cannot believe I have got this far. Aiming for first park run next Saturday. Just...

Completed first run week nine yesterday running along north east coast. Cannot b...

Ade52

Graduate•8 years ago

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5k Pro Runner

I have been following the 5K Pro Runner app instead of the NHS C25K as originally started by mistake. They are slightly different and it lasts 8 weeks instead...

I have been following the 5K Pro Runner app instead of the NHS C25K as originall...

Carlin

Graduate•8 years ago

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Feeling more positive..

Hello all, I have started couch25k and already feel more energized at W2r2 . After having my son 2 3/4 years ago, It has been a battle to find any time to do...

Hello all, I have started couch25k and already feel more energized at W2r2 . Aft...

letsgoletsgo

Graduate•8 years ago

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Looking forward and worries

Hi so I ve done week 3 a bit sore and now have too days rest. I have real problems sleeping with my achy legs does any one else? Have just loaded up week 4...

Hi so I ve done week 3 a bit sore and now have too days rest. I have real proble...

Tombenoly

Graduate•8 years ago

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Park run or solo

Trying to decide if I go for a solo run of more than 5k (training for half marathon) or a park run to get a time and run with people.

Trying to decide if I go for a solo run of more than 5k (training for half marat...

Beccym

Graduate•8 years ago

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Preparation is the key (it seems) to success

Well almost 3 years to the day, I graduated the first time and I will admit i struggled with the programme, since then I have relocated and with not knowing...

Well almost 3 years to the day, I graduated the first time and I will admit i st...

Clawmum

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 complete - Yay!!!

Completed the third run of week 9 yesterday evening. Was able to run 5K in around 35 mins. This is quite an achievement for me personally as I have never been...

Completed the third run of week 9 yesterday evening. Was able to run 5K in aroun...

kinjaldave

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running scared

My lovely daughter signed me up for a 10mile road run this Sunday. The most I have ever run is 7.5 miles and I'm terrified. I think my biggest fear is coming...

My lovely daughter signed me up for a 10mile road run this Sunday. The most I ha...

pampaddy

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R2 - Completed - I think?

Week 4 run 2. The first 3 minute run was unpleasant, but by the time the 2nd run came round (a 5 minute run) it wasn't so bad. I think you need the first run...

Week 4 run 2. The first 3 minute run was unpleasant, but by the time the 2nd run...

Miller2

•8 years ago

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Running shoes any advise.

Hi want to buy some decent runners but there are so many if anyone can recommend a decent type would like to hear I know one mans meat is another mans poison...

Hi want to buy some decent runners but there are so many if anyone can recommend...

Zabber

Graduate•8 years ago

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Doing W5 again!

Hi all not been on for a while completed Wk5 and took the advise at end of Pod cast to do it again r1 I found very difficult so had a think about it and...

Hi all not been on for a while completed Wk5 and took the advise at end of Pod ...

Zabber

Graduate•8 years ago

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I must now be a runner!--

why else would I get up at 4AM to eat two bananas and a slice of white bread soaked in honey??? - in preparation for my 7AM parkrun.

why else would I get up at 4AM to eat two bananas and a slice of white bread soa...

Bazza1234

Graduate•8 years ago

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Thats me graduated today. 5k in 30 mins. Really really chuffed

9 weeks ago when i started 60 secs running 90secs walking i felt that a 5k run was a long long way off. My wife and i have stuck to it and changed our calorie...

9 weeks ago when i started 60 secs running 90secs walking i felt that a 5k run w...

Whippo09

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 Completed........yabba dabba do!!!!!! Graduation Day.

Well I have done it, finished my last run today. Was feeling a bit tired before setting out after a day at the Races, ladies day yesterday, but I went anyway,...

Well I have done it, finished my last run today. Was feeling a bit tired before ...

Tilly48

Graduate•8 years ago

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Heart rate monitoring - yes or no?

Following on from yatesco' s post about heart rate monitoring, I am curious to know who out there does and doesn't do it?! It does pop up a lot on this forum...

Following on from yatesco' s post about heart rate monitoring, I am curious to k...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3 OMG! I did it!!

Just back from W6R3. It took me 3 hours to stop procrastinating and get out of the house (ironing done, paperwork shredded, stairs hoovered, cutlery all lined...

Just back from W6R3. It took me 3 hours to stop procrastinating and get out of t...

Bundoodle

Graduate•8 years ago

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Thank you Ricky and Lorraine!

Feeling considerably better than I have done for a few weeks, I headed off on W9R1. Its not as warm this morning, which I think helped. First five minutes...

Feeling considerably better than I have done for a few weeks, I headed off on W9...

Wanderingminstrel

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Can you do C25K from scratch and a graduate run at the same time?

My 11 year old wants to do the race for life this year with me but she is not an able runner. My first thought was to do the C25K with her as it had been...

My 11 year old wants to do the race for life this year with me but she is not an...

Phoenix891119

Graduate•8 years ago

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Confused about distances?

During C25K we concentrate on running times, but after graduation some people start talking distances, and often switch from kilometers to miles which can be...

During C25K we concentrate on running times, but after graduation some people st...

Slowstart

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3 done!

Wow, didn't think I'd make it this far. I've definitely noticed my fitness level increasing as I wasn't struggling going up an incline while walking the dog...

Wow, didn't think I'd make it this far. I've definitely noticed my fitness level...

Lizzyb11066

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling emotional

3 years ago this weekend I was at Newcastle racecourse watching my grandson who had just been diagnosed with leukaemia and his big sister run in the North of...

3 years ago this weekend I was at Newcastle racecourse watching my grandson who ...

Fitfor60

Graduate•8 years ago

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6 day or 7 day schedule?

Just wondering how others work the schedule. I start my week on a Saturday then Run on Monday and Wednesday, have a bonus day off on the Friday then start over...

Just wondering how others work the schedule. I start my week on a Saturday then ...

plop

Graduate•8 years ago

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Final run w9r3 !

Back in January I couldn't' t even run 100m let alone 5K , but yesterday my daughter was determined to make the final run one that was over 5K . I have only...

Back in January I couldn't' t even run 100m let alone 5K , but yesterday my daug...

Janet55

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2016

Finally did it! 3.6 miles / 5.8K

Parkrun#2 beetroot face back with a vengeance!

5K + aching knees + future plans

Quick Great Run question

W6R3 success after W6R2 fail

week 4

Graduation happiness 🏆💐🍾❤️

Week 9 first run

5k Pro Runner

Feeling more positive..

Looking forward and worries

Park run or solo

Preparation is the key (it seems) to success

Week 9 complete - Yay!!!

Running scared

W4R2 - Completed - I think?

Running shoes any advise.

Doing W5 again!

I must now be a runner!--

Thats me graduated today. 5k in 30 mins. Really really chuffed

Week 9 run 3 Completed........yabba dabba do!!!!!! Graduation Day.

Heart rate monitoring - yes or no?

W6R3 OMG! I did it!!

Thank you Ricky and Lorraine!

Can you do C25K from scratch and a graduate run at the same time?

Confused about distances?

W6R3 done!

Feeling emotional

6 day or 7 day schedule?

Final run w9r3 !

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