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Week 4 completed! Now dreading week rabbits!

Had a mixed week four. Last run was fab, though, I have finally found a route that is actually flat all the way, although it goes past some shops and corners...

Had a mixed week four. Last run was fab, though, I have finally found a route th...

Raven2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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Parkrun

Did my 2nd parkrun today. It felt a lot harder than before, and I thought I walked more of it, but managed a PB of 40. 32. Just glad to get round, my...

Did my 2nd parkrun today. It felt a lot harder than before, and I thought I wal...

Greylady1

Graduate•8 years ago

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What to eat post run

So I'm repeating week three at the moment, as I caught the winter cold and couldn't run for a few weeks. Just wondering what is everyone's favourite meal /...

So I'm repeating week three at the moment, as I caught the winter cold and could...

nickimcjiggy

•8 years ago

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You were right!

I've completed W5R3, finally, and it was a breeze. I've taken longer to reach this stage due to a holiday and previous time on the ic, so it feels like a real...

I've completed W5R3, finally, and it was a breeze. I've taken longer to reach th...

Hidden

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Thank You

Hi Everyone I first started the C25K in 2014 and got to week 9 and then developed a chest infection so never graduated. I started again in August this year and...

Hi Everyone I first started the C25K in 2014 and got to week 9 and then develope...

Yorkie_Pud

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 completion success 😀 New trainers reward fail 😕

So excited I'd managed to complete the three runs of week 4 yesterday after getting a bit anxious last weekend at the prospect of a seemingly big jump in...

So excited I'd managed to complete the three runs of week 4 yesterday after gett...

Lilleth27

•8 years ago

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W1 r2 completed is there hope for me!

Just completed run 2 week 1 1st run didn't save on my app 😠😠😠😠but I think I would have probably done another day or even week don't feel to bad after...

Just completed run 2 week 1 1st run didn't save on my app 😠😠😠😠but I think I ...

Lizzy70

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Tips for motivation?

Hi I completed the programme a couple of weeks ago but with days full of other commitments I'm finding it really hard to keep running regularly and the more...

Hi I completed the programme a couple of weeks ago but with days full of other c...

Steph88

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 complete :)

Waited until the "warmest" part of the day (mid afternoon) before setting off, and managed it ok :) Main problem was with the podcast - it decided not start...

Waited until the "warmest" part of the day (mid afternoon) before setting off, a...

CookieM

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 started with run 1 complete!

Well after a week of no runs at all I was really looking forward to getting back on the plan. So I decided to give week 5 a go instead of repeating week 4. I...

Well after a week of no runs at all I was really looking forward to getting back...

debze

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 1 completed (again)

I had planned to do my third run of week 3 yesterday, but had woken at 4am feeling decidedly unwell and then spent the day throwing up at regular intervals. So...

I had planned to do my third run of week 3 yesterday, but had woken at 4am feeli...

Razouski

•8 years ago

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Parkrun debut

Like a few on here I ran my first parkrun this morning. It was a bit of a struggle to get out of bed this morning, it was really tempting not to bother, but...

Like a few on here I ran my first parkrun this morning. It was a bit of a strugg...

Rosie958

Graduate•8 years ago

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I ran 5k! First Parkrun

Unusually, not working this morning so took the chance to do our local Parkrun. It's a pretty flat course so I reckoned it was a good time to see if I could...

Unusually, not working this morning so took the chance to do our local Parkrun. ...

orchards

Graduate•8 years ago

17 Replies

I am a 64 year old female newbie

Hi I have been doing the couch to 5k on the treadmill at the gym. I had never run on the treadmill until the last few months. I got up to week 8 but then was...

Hi I have been doing the couch to 5k on the treadmill at the gym. I had never ...

lyndamorag

Graduate•8 years ago

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First ParkRun completed! Time 34:23

Just completed my first ever 5k event and I am over the moon with my time of 34:23 on a hilly course.

Just completed my first ever 5k event and I am over the moon with my time of 34:...

GazJ2k

Graduate•8 years ago

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So I've done it.......

Just completed my final C25k run. Unbelievable that at the start, like a lot of people on here, how I struggled with 1 minute!! Now I can run for 30 minutes,...

Just completed my final C25k run. Unbelievable that at the start, like a lot of ...

Hapbee99

Graduate•8 years ago

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Scared of week 5 run 3 and I have a cold!

First post here- hello :) I've completed week 4 and it's been quite easy getting to this stage as though i never tried running before this I'm a regular...

First post here- hello :) I've completed week 4 and it's been quite easy gettin...

Snorkmaidenuk

Graduate•8 years ago

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Tomorrow will be my first 10K race since completing the C25K

Do any of you good people have advice on preparing for my 10K tomorrow morning. What should I be eating/drinking. Should I do any exercise today? Or just any...

Do any of you good people have advice on preparing for my 10K tomorrow morning. ...

timbradley

Graduate•8 years ago

3 Replies

Good Luck to All You Great South Runners

GOOD LUCK to everyone tackling the Great South run this weekend!! I watch each year as all the inspirational people float by and (although I'm not running the...

GOOD LUCK to everyone tackling the Great South run this weekend!! I watch each y...

melly4012

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6 r3

Struggled with this last run of week 6 today. Not really sure why. It just seemed to go on forever, and I was willing 'jo' to say only 5 mins left to go. I...

Struggled with this last run of week 6 today. Not really sure why. It just seeme...

Happytorun

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Aldi running gear next Thursday 27 October

Aldi have a small range of running gear in their specialbuys next Thursday - there are only a few items, but they may be useful for the winter....

Aldi have a small range of running gear in their specialbuys next Thursday - the...

Scruffy64

Graduate•8 years ago

3 Replies

W5R3: Yes We can! and who used strength and flex?

I'm not going to win any medals for speed, but this week I did a bit of podium worthy anxiety over this run. And I made it, because the plan works. So here's...

I'm not going to win any medals for speed, but this week I did a bit of podium w...

Hidden

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Run 1 Week 9 Completed

Feeling really proud of myself this evening as just completed the first run of week 9 - can't believe I ran 30 mins non stop - especially as I couldn't even...

Feeling really proud of myself this evening as just completed the first run of w...

dereham-girl

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Week 5,Run 2

Gave myself an extra day yesterday after the long travel back from campus on Wednesday afternoon after the meeting. Decided to take my dad's advice and use a...

Gave myself an extra day yesterday after the long travel back from campus on Wed...

Hidden

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Good bye Week 7!!

Yes! I did it!! I cannot believe that it's me saying this but I did it!! If there is anyone out there reading this and just starting out DO NOT GIVE UP!! You...

Yes! I did it!! I cannot believe that it's me saying this but I did it!! If the...

500miles

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

Week 2 post graduation

Just a quick update on my running and quick tip that helped me with my shins. As per my previous post, my first run after graduating I successfully attempted...

Just a quick update on my running and quick tip that helped me with my shins. As...

ench0

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hello Week 9

Well this morning I went out and did Run 3 for Week 8 and completed it. Hurrah! I was thinking as I was running that my pace has got quicker (even tho it's...

Well this morning I went out and did Run 3 for Week 8 and completed it. Hurrah! ...

curlyann

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Completed run 2 of week 5 today this morning ,the 8 mins run didn't feel so bad to be honest ...... So Sunday will be the 20 min run 😁😆😉,not going to dread...

Completed run 2 of week 5 today this morning ,the 8 mins run didn't feel so bad ...

Cuig1975

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Honestly, if I can do it anyone can. Seriously.

I posted this over in the Bridge to 10k Community and IannodaTruffe suggested I posted it here too, in order to encourage those of you who're where I was only...

I posted this over in the Bridge to 10k Community and IannodaTruffe suggested I ...

AnneDroid

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

Newbie

Hi did my first run last night when it turned dark! I'm not really bothered if people see me just happened if I didn't do it then I would not do for another...

Hi did my first run last night when it turned dark! I'm not really bothered if p...

Lizzy70

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2016

Week 4 completed! Now dreading week rabbits!

Parkrun

What to eat post run

You were right!

Thank You

Week 4 completion success 😀 New trainers reward fail 😕

W1 r2 completed is there hope for me!

Tips for motivation?

Week 1 Run 2 complete :)

Week 5 started with run 1 complete!

Week 1 completed (again)

Parkrun debut

I ran 5k! First Parkrun

I am a 64 year old female newbie

First ParkRun completed! Time 34:23

So I've done it.......

Scared of week 5 run 3 and I have a cold!

Tomorrow will be my first 10K race since completing the C25K

Good Luck to All You Great South Runners

W6 r3

Aldi running gear next Thursday 27 October

W5R3: Yes We can! and who used strength and flex?

Run 1 Week 9 Completed

Week 5,Run 2

Good bye Week 7!!

Week 2 post graduation

Hello Week 9

Week 5 run 3

Honestly, if I can do it anyone can. Seriously.

Newbie

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