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Week 8 began today

So here is a few thoughts from this mornings Day 1 of week 8 . To begin with I really didn't want to get up at half 4 this morning , but i wrestled myself up...

So here is a few thoughts from this mornings Day 1 of week 8 . To begin with I ...

Rickne

Graduate•7 years ago

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Newbie getting 'the Fear' around run two - advice gratefully received!

Hi All, I just completed W2R3 last night and still finding it pretty tough (I chase around after two small boys and kick a football around a bit, but apart...

Hi All, I just completed W2R3 last night and still finding it pretty tough (I c...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Finished week 6...

For definitions of 'week' that mean 11 days, whoops! It was a busy week and 'oh I'll just go tomorrow' won out a few times so I'm feeling relieved just to...

For definitions of 'week' that mean 11 days, whoops! It was a busy week and 'oh ...

zwdwd

•7 years ago

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W2R1 in the bag

Thanks to the advice I've read on here, my head was in the right place today.... Feeling good :-D I've sat down on the settee and might not get up for a...

Thanks to the advice I've read on here, my head was in the right place today.......

Helenja72

•7 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 💜🏃🐶😊🌺🌲🍃💜

Good morning lovely people 💜🏃 yeahhh just done my second run and managed it quite well I am so pleased, as you know I have severe mental health illnesses and...

Good morning lovely people 💜🏃 yeahhh just done my second run and managed it qu...

Catherine23

•7 years ago

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W2 complete 😊

I did my final run of week 2 this morning and finally found a sustainable pace, just in time to up the run time next week so back to experimenting with pace....

I did my final run of week 2 this morning and finally found a sustainable pace, ...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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Keeping it going

Third run 🏃of week1 done, a bit sweaty this morning which is good, ready for week2 on Sunday, so far so good!

Third run 🏃of week1 done, a bit sweaty this morning which is good, ready for we...

SandraBK

•7 years ago

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Nearly there!

I ran w9r2 last night and felt great after! R1 was a real struggle. I really thought I had hit my max and wouldn't be able to manage it again but I realised I...

I ran w9r2 last night and felt great after! R1 was a real struggle. I really tho...

Pepa36

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Went out at 7am. Laura asked if I'm scared. That was an understatement. So off I go come across two dogs that chose not to like me. Cyclist in the walking...

Went out at 7am. Laura asked if I'm scared. That was an understatement. So off I...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Running watch recommendations

I am considering getting a GPS running watch, not to expensive. I would be interested to hear what others recommend please.

I am considering getting a GPS running watch, not to expensive. I would be inte...

Erinsjoy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Sun's out

W1R2 done but nearly pressed the snooze button after a late night out. Glad I didn't as the sun's out as well:) Have a good day all x

W1R2 done but nearly pressed the snooze button after a late night out. Glad I di...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W3 R3 complete, still determined.

Just finished week 3 another early morning Pre 6am run, I've definitely found my perfect time before the rest of world wakes up with the distractions that wake...

Just finished week 3 another early morning Pre 6am run, I've definitely found my...

Frankel

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk6 Run1 outside

Started off okay and first 5 min run was fine. Next run of 8 mins I honestly thought I wasn't going to do it, thought I was going to give up at 4 min and had...

Started off okay and first 5 min run was fine. Next run of 8 mins I honestly th...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R2

Hi I am now on week 3 all going well but definitely find this week hard. Can anyone tell me when I will start to see a different in my body toning up with...

Hi I am now on week 3 all going well but definitely find this week hard. Can a...

Mustbemad1

•7 years ago

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W9r3 tomorrow morning!

Hi, I only joined this forum last week, but I complete my final run tomorrow! I was very unfit 9 weeks ago and am amazed at how fantastic the c25k programme...

Hi, I only joined this forum last week, but I complete my final run tomorrow! I ...

Tracey997

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1 Feeling really good!

Wow! DidW4R1 this morning and I was expecting it to be difficult, especially as I'd had a 4 day gap between run 2 and 3, due to a minor niggle in my knee, but...

Wow! DidW4R1 this morning and I was expecting it to be difficult, especially as ...

Clairejo40plus

Graduate•7 years ago

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Will it get better?

On week 7 and am amazed that I have got this far but am so fed up with sore calves! As soon as I start running they hurt - don't get any worse but hurt until...

On week 7 and am amazed that I have got this far but am so fed up with sore calv...

Jaxdreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 Day 2 & Encouragement

I am truly amazed at the progress I've made. I never thought I'd be able to say I ran for 25 minutes straight. It was hard in the beginning so I want to send...

I am truly amazed at the progress I've made. I never thought I'd be able to say ...

asking79

•7 years ago

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100 Miles in April

I wasn't sure which forum to post this in.... but I decided to put this in the main C25K forum to try and encourage all those starting out that if I can you...

I wasn't sure which forum to post this in.... but I decided to put this in the m...

AndyD

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1, run 2

Only second run in but seemed easier tonight.. and after a full days work! Looking forward to getting onto week 2

Only second run in but seemed easier tonight.. and after a full days work! Looki...

Storm4oh

•7 years ago

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Curious if any C25K graduates have successfully completed a 10k?

Hey all! So I'm on week 6 of the program and feeling pretty amazing and proud of my progress! I initially started this program because there's a 5k race in...

Hey all! So I'm on week 6 of the program and feeling pretty amazing and proud of...

halnagar

Graduate•7 years ago

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Big Girl Can Jog? Yes, very slowly!

This is my made up variation to the fabulous 'Too Fat To Run?' Club! I'm person that gets to a certain level then gives up. I'm now challenging myself to...

This is my made up variation to the fabulous 'Too Fat To Run?' Club! I'm person ...

Oliviaz

•7 years ago

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W3R2a day late

Well I've just done W3R2aday late. Wow I feel fantastic can't wait to go again. Best run EVER!!!!!! New running shoes work a treat

Well I've just done W3R2aday late. Wow I feel fantastic can't wait to go again. ...

Chris9R

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wahoo!

Found the second run a lot easier. Slowed my pace and kept my head up rather than looking at the floor. Actually rather enjoyed it...bring on saturday!

Found the second run a lot easier. Slowed my pace and kept my head up rather tha...

MrsDuck

•7 years ago

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So Maybe I Can Afterall....

I went to a Parkrun on Saturday, and lost my nerve. I did 3 out of the 4 laps, and seeing that Everyone Else was done a full lap before me, didn't want to make...

I went to a Parkrun on Saturday, and lost my nerve. I did 3 out of the 4 laps, a...

RuNananana

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk2r2!! In the bag

I won't deny it's getting harder but that's what this challenge is all about and despite some creaking knees (advice anyone?) today was a great run!

I won't deny it's getting harder but that's what this challenge is all about and...

Bells411

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Stalled!

Has anyone else got so far and then stalled? I made it to week 7 and then seem to have lost all ability to run. I'm guessing it's due to not managing to do...

Has anyone else got so far and then stalled? I made it to week 7 and then seem t...

Spuggl3s

•7 years ago

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Taking Advice

I have been lurking on this forum since mid February, being motivated and seeing much useful advice. Today I completed run 2 of week 9, and it was easier than...

I have been lurking on this forum since mid February, being motivated and seeing...

Pete654

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

Just completed Wk1 R1 on the Stewart Parkrun course of 5km which I usually walk in 47/48 mins. Today's time was 44.15 avg pace 8.50. When the podcast finished,...

Just completed Wk1 R1 on the Stewart Parkrun course of 5km which I usually walk ...

Renidragas

•7 years ago

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W1R2 completed

Got up this morning very achy and could hardly walk downstairs so considered postponing to tomorrow. But I had to take the dog out anyway so I popped a couple...

Got up this morning very achy and could hardly walk downstairs so considered pos...

Debosk

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Week 8 began today

Newbie getting 'the Fear' around run two - advice gratefully received!

Finished week 6...

W2R1 in the bag

Week 1 run 2 💜🏃🐶😊🌺🌲🍃💜

W2 complete 😊

Keeping it going

Nearly there!

Week 6 run 3

Running watch recommendations

Sun's out

W3 R3 complete, still determined.

Wk6 Run1 outside

W3R2

W9r3 tomorrow morning!

W4R1 Feeling really good!

Will it get better?

Week 7 Day 2 & Encouragement

100 Miles in April

Week 1, run 2

Curious if any C25K graduates have successfully completed a 10k?

Big Girl Can Jog? Yes, very slowly!

W3R2a day late

Wahoo!

So Maybe I Can Afterall....

Wk2r2!! In the bag

Stalled!

Taking Advice

Week 1 Run 1

W1R2 completed

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