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W3R31

I've started week 3! A bit delayed due to the heat wave, i was so nervous about running for 3 minutes- but I need to learn to trust the programme! Each stage I...

I've started week 3! A bit delayed due to the heat wave, i was so nervous about ...

Nattynoo1985

•7 years ago

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W9 R1

Ran for 33:48 today, wasn't as smooth as W8 R3 , nicer weather conditions though...................................................... Times - 6.35 6.40...

Ran for 33:48 today, wasn't as smooth as W8 R3 , nicer weather conditions though...

DawnRun

•7 years ago

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Thanks to all of you who post!!

I've just completed W4R2 and I can't stop smiling! The encouragement and positive thoughts on here are a major part of getting me to my next week, so thank...

I've just completed W4R2 and I can't stop smiling! The encouragement and positi...

SillySal

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running out of time

I do the 5k race for life on the 8th July. Unfortunately I'm a little bit behind schedule as I was away Mon to Thurs this week, so only managed to get my first...

I do the 5k race for life on the 8th July. Unfortunately I'm a little bit behind...

Tiredchick

Graduate•7 years ago

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First week

I have just completed my fiSt week I have never been a runner but I did it over the moon with myself

I have just completed my fiSt week I have never been a runner but I did it over ...

Bullyboytroy68

•7 years ago

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much better today

so ive been struggling all week and have only managed 2 very half arsed overly sweaty breathless runs of 20 mins each , i took onboard the water drinking thing...

so ive been struggling all week and have only managed 2 very half arsed overly s...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk5 - can't believe it

I finished Week 5 on Wednesday. This programme is has amazed me. I managed to step up from the two 8 minute runs from run 2 to a 20 minute run. Wow. I could...

I finished Week 5 on Wednesday. This programme is has amazed me. I managed to s...

RixyRobin

•7 years ago

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Halted at w4

Feeling a bit discouraged. Was all going well, completed w4r1 and was feeling positive. But then came down with a sore throat, no voice and general fatigue....

Feeling a bit discouraged. Was all going well, completed w4r1 and was feeling p...

Cantersmum

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - phew, done!

Well I have done it! After my "fretting and procrastinating" post a couple of days ago, lots of you replied with advice, motivation and general recommendations...

Well I have done it! After my "fretting and procrastinating" post a couple of da...

Kaz20530

•7 years ago

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Who should I consult about persistent knee pain?

Hi folks, I did my knees in from running in and haven't run since early April - about two and a half months. Everything the physio told me to do - stretching,...

Hi folks, I did my knees in from running in and haven't run since early April -...

northernlass1965

Graduate•7 years ago

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5k and the Party 7

Well its Friday and run two of the week long run scheduled for Sunday morning out the door at 4:30 cooler than it has been but warm enough anyway 5 minute warm...

Well its Friday and run two of the week long run scheduled for Sunday morning ou...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

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week 4 Run 2

well after a 4 day break from running (due to shift-work) I have completed the second run of week four. a good run today, struggled a little bit from the...

well after a 4 day break from running (due to shift-work) I have completed the s...

Matlins

Graduate•7 years ago

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Help!!!!

I did week one of the program ,then the stupidly hot weather came so stopped, I can only just breath in this heat let alone walk or run , I need motivation...

I did week one of the program ,then the stupidly hot weather came so stopped, I ...

Debbiecosso

•7 years ago

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Nearly there....

Hello I'm so pleased I just have week 9 to go..... Had to take week off with recovery from op- it's knocked me for six and now I'm scared to get back on my...

Hello I'm so pleased I just have week 9 to go..... Had to take week off with rec...

Loulou70

Graduate•7 years ago

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KEEP GOING!!!

I can't believe where I am in my journey! I started out up and down a river... running for 30 seconds. Now I'm out and about doing 5km two days and 2.5km one...

I can't believe where I am in my journey! I started out up and down a river... r...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk2 R2

Another run complete and I'm actually looking forward to week 3, never thought I would be saying that 😂😂😂🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻 Have a great weekend everyone!

Another run complete and I'm actually looking forward to week 3, never thought I...

acheymakey

Graduate•7 years ago

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Motivation

Been out for a run tonight, for the first-time in ages and managed 4k. Need to work harder next time and ti futher. Working hard to keep healthy and fit.

Been out for a run tonight, for the first-time in ages and managed 4k. Need to w...

Jayne_Preece

•7 years ago

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Week 6 is hard

I'm running (haha) a bit behind this week only just finished run two wow it was hard I managed however I did run slowly. Bit of a downer seeing as felt so...

I'm running (haha) a bit behind this week only just finished run two wow it was ...

HiddenGem

Graduate•7 years ago

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Look out world - here comes a graduate!!

Wow - what a great feeling - finished week 9 run 3 this evening! That's 9 weeks and 4 days, 27 runs, 1 practice run, an update to the app, a holiday and a...

Wow - what a great feeling - finished week 9 run 3 this evening! That's 9 weeks...

SueKen

Graduate•7 years ago

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Parkrun motivation

Week 1 is going ok so far. To give me a goal I have registered for my local parkrun. Anybody else tried this?

Week 1 is going ok so far. To give me a goal I have registered for my local park...

Nibor5

Graduate•7 years ago

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Well I've started!!

Ran my 1st run yesterday, approx 3.4km in 27* heat, major beetroot face (as my son called it) but was surprised how good it felt!

Ran my 1st run yesterday, approx 3.4km in 27* heat, major beetroot face (as my s...

Runningraspberrydiva

Graduate•7 years ago

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I'm a runner

Week 6 completed. Never thought I'd run for 25 minutes but I did

Lois5107

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 complete

Can't believe I freaking did this! Never would have believed I could've run for this long nearly 6 weeks ago. I broke it down into 5 minute sections instead of...

Can't believe I freaking did this! Never would have believed I could've run for ...

Mrsbee28

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R3 - completed!!!!!

The buzz of completing another week is raging through me! Might have to do some relaxation yoga or something to bring me back down to earth!! I am totally...

The buzz of completing another week is raging through me! Might have to do some ...

Lstace

•7 years ago

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Poorly ankle

Soooo tomorrow would be week 7 run 2 for me but I'm visiting a friend in Norwich until late Saturday and I managed to twist my ankle on the last run so I'm...

Soooo tomorrow would be week 7 run 2 for me but I'm visiting a friend in Norwich...

Littlehannahg

•7 years ago

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Heart rate zones

Today I wore my fit bit for the first time in 2 years for my run. I ran for 30 minutes and did find it hard, as it's still too warm for my liking, even in...

Today I wore my fit bit for the first time in 2 years for my run. I ran for 30 m...

Ploddingon

Graduate•7 years ago

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C2k FAQ suggestions

I have been putting together a list of thoughts for the FAQ of C25k that we will try to provide answers to in the C25k realtime videos. Of course, a these...

I have been putting together a list of thoughts for the FAQ of C25k that we will...

Rignold

•7 years ago

134 Replies

W6R2 Hills!

I don't know whether or not that was a good idea! I went to the local woods and completely underestimated the hills. The second run was a killer, and at one...

I don't know whether or not that was a good idea! I went to the local woods and ...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting again??

So I ve not run for 6 monthes apart from an odd one. I keep letting to remember how good it felt (after the red puffing but) and get to it. I don't know...

So I ve not run for 6 monthes apart from an odd one. I keep letting to remember ...

Tombenoly

Graduate•7 years ago

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Help

Just come back from my W4R3. I was really looking forward to this run but all thro the run I had a stitch and really struggled. But I still did it but slow. So...

Just come back from my W4R3. I was really looking forward to this run but all th...

Dal45

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

W3R31

W9 R1

Thanks to all of you who post!!

Running out of time

First week

much better today

Wk5 - can't believe it

Halted at w4

Week 5 Run 3 - phew, done!

Who should I consult about persistent knee pain?

5k and the Party 7

week 4 Run 2

Help!!!!

Nearly there....

KEEP GOING!!!

Wk2 R2

Motivation

Week 6 is hard

Look out world - here comes a graduate!!

Parkrun motivation

Well I've started!!

I'm a runner

Week 5 run 3 complete

W3R3 - completed!!!!!

Poorly ankle

Heart rate zones

C2k FAQ suggestions

W6R2 Hills!

Starting again??

Help

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