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Thanks to you

I lurked around this community for a few weeks before my first run .... and have now completed WK1R3. Hat's off to everyone here for their inspiration :-)

I lurked around this community for a few weeks before my first run .... and have...

Biscuit0107

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduation Run done!!

Oh my word, I've done it! Week 9 run 3 completed. Feeling quite emotional and very proud that I, someone who has never run, not even at school, can now run for...

Oh my word, I've done it! Week 9 run 3 completed. Feeling quite emotional and ve...

Scoobydavid

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week one over

Feeling very proud of myself having completed week one today. Had a nice run along the tow path. Felt really good and feel like I can increase the jogging part...

Feeling very proud of myself having completed week one today. Had a nice run alo...

Shelliemac

Graduate•8 years ago

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Still feeling down

Just over three months ago I broke my ankle badly, I was gutted as I had not long graduated from C25K and was running 3 times a week. So I've been sat around...

Just over three months ago I broke my ankle badly, I was gutted as I had not lon...

CrazyCat1973

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hmm does this count?

So W2R1. Come back from work it's raining have some toast and a cup of tea then decide to take the dog out. I ll put my trainers on you never know u may be...

So W2R1. Come back from work it's raining have some toast and a cup of tea then ...

Tombenoly

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R3 done - and I found a wonderful patch of bluebells!

Hi, I'd been dreading today's run, but in the end it was amazing! I was a little emotional at the beginning, because I knew that this run would smash the...

Hi, I'd been dreading today's run, but in the end it was amazing! I was a littl...

HelenaShaw

Graduate•8 years ago

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Why are we doing this.....?

Hi guys - just wondering about the different reasons why we're all here...you know, besides the health benefits - what are the other stories, why are you here,...

Hi guys - just wondering about the different reasons why we're all here...you kn...

CentralPark

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wife slinky doing great! and new shoe's coming as well!

Before lunch we did slinky's w6r2 and she's doing great! although she winced about a slight incline & head wind, I told her to just back off very slightly and...

Before lunch we did slinky's w6r2 and she's doing great! although she winced ab...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3R2 - doing ok so far

I did week 3 run 2 yesterday. It's going ok so far and I didn't have to deal with any hail stone this time at least! I am doing less distance now that the...

I did week 3 run 2 yesterday. It's going ok so far and I didn't have to deal wit...

Miller2

•8 years ago

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Whoops forgot about blogging after the jogging!

Hi lovely peeps - I can't believe I actually joined this mad gang at the beginning of February but had some technical difficulties (in that I'm rubbish with...

Hi lovely peeps - I can't believe I actually joined this mad gang at the beginni...

CentralPark

Graduate•8 years ago

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10k here I come!

Well, after a few days of mulling it over, I have given my behind a kick and signed up for the Race for Life 10k here in Leicester. I can run 5k now (yay!) and...

Well, after a few days of mulling it over, I have given my behind a kick and sig...

Celtprof

Graduate•8 years ago

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Photos of Bulgaria.

When I first posted about running in Bulgaria, people asked for a photo. Here is one of the lakes on the mountains above our town, where I hope to run...

When I first posted about running in Bulgaria, people asked for a photo. Here i...

bulgarianlily

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 r 2

Set out to run 28 minutes but had to stop twice for about 15 seconds each time, once to greet my astonished doctor, and once to deal with a phone problem. ...

Set out to run 28 minutes but had to stop twice for about 15 seconds each time, ...

bulgarianlily

Graduate•8 years ago

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Off the couch!

Day 1 week 1 - success - slow going but me and the dog got round.

Donkeywhistler

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 2, Run 1 - so much for my private road

Slow slow, slow-slow, slow. That went okay, slowly. Bank holiday Monday and so much for my secret private road. It seems everyone and their actual dog are...

Slow slow, slow-slow, slow. That went okay, slowly. Bank holiday Monday and so...

stevecramp

•8 years ago

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Ouchy knee

W6r3 in the bag on Saturday, even sped up at the end, felt invincible......then a very ouchy knee! So 2 days in on rest and ice feels bit better, but will...

W6r3 in the bag on Saturday, even sped up at the end, felt invincible......then ...

Toomy

•8 years ago

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Week 5 day 3

Well what can I say except This Girl Can. I did it. I even punched the air much to the amusement of the professional gym people. My new running trousers will...

Well what can I say except This Girl Can. I did it. I even punched the air much...

Lyndsf

•8 years ago

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I am a Yorkshire Warrior!

Two runs and an 8km assault course completed since graduation! They say life begins at 40, I feel healthier now than I ever have all thanks to C25K and I never...

Two runs and an 8km assault course completed since graduation! They say life beg...

Anica1234

Graduate•8 years ago

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Grinning like an idiot (with aching legs)

After having a truly awful run on Friday - W4R3 - I was dreading today. I read a lot of posts on here (you really don't like people to say they've failed do...

After having a truly awful run on Friday - W4R3 - I was dreading today. I read a...

Bundoodle

Graduate•8 years ago

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Starting week 8 today.

When starting out 7 weeks ago i didnt realise how unfit i was even just doing the first couple of weeks. So glad ive stuck to it along with my wife Tilly48....

When starting out 7 weeks ago i didnt realise how unfit i was even just doing t...

Whippo09

Graduate•8 years ago

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Returning to the programme after 3 years

In 2013 I completed the programme full of good intentions to keep going and to allow running to be the break from the telephone and people. Three years ago I...

In 2013 I completed the programme full of good intentions to keep going and to a...

Wanderingminstrel

Graduate•8 years ago

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Husky happening 🙁

Had a difficult run today and met a soggy smiling Springer Spaniel who was very friendly and happy to see me. It was off the lead and I was very pleased to...

Had a difficult run today and met a soggy smiling Springer Spaniel who was very ...

JoolieB1

Graduate•8 years ago

16 Replies

A fresh start

I'm saying this out loud for the first time. I was doing really well and had completed W8R2 on Feb 25th then I found out my partner had been having an affair...

I'm saying this out loud for the first time. I was doing really well and had com...

Susojan

Graduate•8 years ago

35 Replies

W9r1 and I'm slightly worried

Ok, I've made it this far, I've been for a 30 min 'run' and survived, but I don't think I'm managing anywhere near 5k - which could be a problem as I've signed...

Ok, I've made it this far, I've been for a 30 min 'run' and survived, but I don'...

4567sass

•8 years ago

9 Replies

WK2 commences

Headed out this morning for run 1 of week 2. Was really worried about the increase in the run time so was really glad the recovery walk was also increased. Had...

Headed out this morning for run 1 of week 2. Was really worried about the increa...

ChelleUK

•8 years ago

12 Replies

can i do the couch25k on a treadmill?

Hello all,am new here. Does the running have to be done outside or can be it be done on a treadmill? am really conscious about how i look and i feel people...

Hello all,am new here. Does the running have to be done outside or can be it be ...

Aimeide

•8 years ago

29 Replies

Kaza

Really enjoying the couch25k- completed week 5 and about to start week 6!! Am going slow but to b honest wen I started I didn't think I cud run 20 seconds...

Really enjoying the couch25k- completed week 5 and about to start week 6!! Am go...

Kazarice

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Stride into Summer Quest week 2 - feel free to join

Welcome to the Stride into Summer Quest week 2. Second week into the Quest. I hope everyone is is doing ok and those who are still on the IC couch are...

Welcome to the Stride into Summer Quest week 2. Second week into the Quest. I...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

32 Replies

Time for a laugh

I just had to post this. I was practically rolling on the floor laughing.

RunningForBroke

Graduate•8 years ago

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From couch to 10k in 4 months

Did my first 10k race today in 1 hour 20 mins I couldn't run 90 secs 4 weeks ago can't believe what I have achieved in such a short space of time plus raised...

Did my first 10k race today in 1 hour 20 mins I couldn't run 90 secs 4 weeks ago...

jayz89

Graduate•8 years ago

24 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2016

Thanks to you

Graduation Run done!!

Week one over

Still feeling down

Hmm does this count?

W5R3 done - and I found a wonderful patch of bluebells!

Why are we doing this.....?

Wife slinky doing great! and new shoe's coming as well!

W3R2 - doing ok so far

Whoops forgot about blogging after the jogging!

10k here I come!

Photos of Bulgaria.

Week 8 r 2

Off the couch!

Week 2, Run 1 - so much for my private road

Ouchy knee

Week 5 day 3

I am a Yorkshire Warrior!

Grinning like an idiot (with aching legs)

Starting week 8 today.

Returning to the programme after 3 years

Husky happening 🙁

A fresh start

W9r1 and I'm slightly worried

WK2 commences

can i do the couch25k on a treadmill?

Kaza

Stride into Summer Quest week 2 - feel free to join

Time for a laugh

From couch to 10k in 4 months

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