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W2R1

Just finished W2R1 without any problems. Started earlier to beat the heat but it was already 85 degrees when I finished at 10 a.m. The only thing that...

Just finished W2R1 without any problems. Started earlier to beat the heat but i...

Katydid1

•7 years ago

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W1 R2

YES! I did it! On my 2nd run of this week I managed to complete all the phases. I'm so pleased! I slowed my pace down on my brisk walk, and kept a pretty slow...

YES! I did it! On my 2nd run of this week I managed to complete all the phases. ...

Windmill10

Graduate•7 years ago

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If your doing C25K in this heat you are doing well.

Even the most experienced runner will get a bit flustered in the sort of heat we are having in UK at the moment so if you are going through the program give...

Even the most experienced runner will get a bit flustered in the sort of heat we...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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I'm wiped out after my morning run!

I came back from my morning run a few hours ago and I feel extraordinarily wiped out by it. I stuck it out to the end, but then I had to lie on a nearby...

I came back from my morning run a few hours ago and I feel extraordinarily wipe...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Nearly lost my mojo

Yesterday, in a moment of madness I decided to go for my second Parkrun but hadn't considered the heat as it was a fairly early start. Started in the middle of...

Yesterday, in a moment of madness I decided to go for my second Parkrun but hadn...

Running-girl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running in the heat!?

I'm on week 8, but have only done 2 of my runs, so today is my last chance to keep on track, but I'm very unsure if it's wise to run when it's SO hot....

I'm on week 8, but have only done 2 of my runs, so today is my last chance to ke...

Hannah_S36

Graduate•7 years ago

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Miles not KM😃

Now I know at this stage its all about stamina, not speed or distance, and I took W5R3 really, really steady but I was disappointed to notice I had only run...

Now I know at this stage its all about stamina, not speed or distance, and I too...

Smallb34r

•7 years ago

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W6R1

In the bag! Bring on R2 and R3. Very happy. 😊

Minty4

Graduate•7 years ago

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Dancing panthers

I danced for 3 hours on Friday. I didn't get tired or breathless. Thankyou running for making me a fit 46 year old that can dance the night away smiling in...

I danced for 3 hours on Friday. I didn't get tired or breathless. Thankyou runni...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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Gathering Runs in May Quest Complete

Finished my 3rd run of week 6 of the May quest this morning. It's been an interesting 6 weeks. Wind, rain, gales and now heat. This mornings run was definitely...

Finished my 3rd run of week 6 of the May quest this morning. It's been an intere...

O505k

Graduate•7 years ago

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Listening to audio books while running?

Does anyone listen to podcasts or books while running? I'm running on a treadmill so it can get a bit boring. I should add that I do listen to music currently.

Does anyone listen to podcasts or books while running? I'm running on a treadmil...

Likac66

Graduate•7 years ago

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Park Run....hot, hot, hot!

Ooooh, it was a bit warm doing Park Run yesterday - was about 78 degrees 😱 I even managed a new PB (just) so happy with that. Was shattered the whole of...

Ooooh, it was a bit warm doing Park Run yesterday - was about 78 degrees 😱 I ev...

MrsShrek

•7 years ago

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W8 r1!

Best run yet I think. No music because headphones broke but it made me run at a much more constant pace. I realise I sound like a steam engine but was actually...

Best run yet I think. No music because headphones broke but it made me run at a ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W6/R3

Last night in 27 degree heat I finished W6. Waited until 7:30pm but for the first time only saw 2 other runners. Lots of people sitting around for a picnic!!...

Last night in 27 degree heat I finished W6. Waited until 7:30pm but for the firs...

KimLoulou

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2

After planning that I was going to do an early morning run for this one just to try it out. This morning started off eerrrr delayed nope getting up at 6 am on...

After planning that I was going to do an early morning run for this one just to ...

charthedreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2

Struggled in the heat after choosing a Sunday morning lie in over a 6am run - big mistake! Really struggled in the heat and the gradient this morning. However,...

Struggled in the heat after choosing a Sunday morning lie in over a 6am run - bi...

EleanorL

Graduate•7 years ago

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Sprained ankle

Before c25k, my weekends were lazy, now for the last 7 weeks I'm up early at the weekend to run! Yesterday on a park run I sprained my ankle! I'm in bed...

Before c25k, my weekends were lazy, now for the last 7 weeks I'm up early at the...

Mrsmc10

•7 years ago

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W1 R3 fail

Th plan was to go out and complete that run this morning. I left the house all geared u, I got half way through but then I couldn't finish. It was 9:30 and...

Th plan was to go out and complete that run this morning. I left the house all g...

mummy2four

•7 years ago

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Found my Mojo in Paris

I haven't posted here in ages. Having been on the IC for some time and then gradually getting back into my stride I was finding running quite a chore and...

I haven't posted here in ages. Having been on the IC for some time and then grad...

Razouski

•7 years ago

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W5R2 Complete!

Managed to finish the second run of W5 today (huzzah!). Had to get up quite a bit earlier than I usually would to try and beat the heat which half worked -...

Managed to finish the second run of W5 today (huzzah!). Had to get up quite a bi...

Adler92

•7 years ago

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Morning run

Even at 7am it was warm. Week 2 Run 3 complete. Watch out Week 3....I'm coming for you....

Even at 7am it was warm. Week 2 Run 3 complete. Watch out Week 3....I'm coming f...

simon7730

•7 years ago

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Too blinking hot! W5R3

I was prepared for this to be a tricky one, and I am now recovering in front of a fan. I was really proud of myself today. It's great that being out of breath...

I was prepared for this to be a tricky one, and I am now recovering in front of ...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R2

So yesterday we decided to go up to the north Norfolk coast. I took my running kit just in case I fancied being one of those people you see running along the...

So yesterday we decided to go up to the north Norfolk coast. I took my running ...

Mitzie71

Graduate•7 years ago

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Beautiful morning

Lovely 5.30 run this morning; first good run for some months ..... hope I'm back on track....even managed a bit of grass and some inclines! Feeling good 😁

Lovely 5.30 run this morning; first good run for some months ..... hope I'm back...

Radleychick

Graduate•7 years ago

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Race day tomorrow...

So the big day is nearly upon us, my 5k Race For Life - in fact by the time I've posted this it will only be half an hour away. My runs were out of sync this...

So the big day is nearly upon us, my 5k Race For Life - in fact by the time I've...

SunnyMummy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 coming up

I completed week 4 today. I know I definitely improved this week and the 5 mins were easier today than the start of the week. BUT I am worried about next week....

I completed week 4 today. I know I definitely improved this week and the 5 mins ...

Likac66

Graduate•7 years ago

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5k

Hi all, I just completed week 9 run 1! Expected to struggle but manage. . . I didn't, in fact I felt I could keep going! Im feeling confident and proud :) Just...

Hi all, I just completed week 9 run 1! Expected to struggle but manage. . . I di...

Aquila12

Graduate•7 years ago

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Failed

Just attempted w4r1. Managed to do all but failed on the last 5 min run. Seems like a massive increase on last week

Just attempted w4r1. Managed to do all but failed on the last 5 min run. Seems l...

GillianW

•7 years ago

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Boom !

Ok wasn't at all looking forward to W5R3 ( 20 minutes) but hey I did it this evening! I have to thank my virtual running buddies oldfloss, you kept me slow and...

Ok wasn't at all looking forward to W5R3 ( 20 minutes) but hey I did it this eve...

Sarahb18

Graduate•7 years ago

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So hot.

So I haven't long finished W8R3. This is getting tougher for me I don't no weather it was a 24 degree heat or because I've been standing at work all day or...

So I haven't long finished W8R3. This is getting tougher for me I don't no weath...

Aliarm

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

W2R1

W1 R2

If your doing C25K in this heat you are doing well.

I'm wiped out after my morning run!

Nearly lost my mojo

Running in the heat!?

Miles not KM😃

W6R1

Dancing panthers

Gathering Runs in May Quest Complete

Listening to audio books while running?

Park Run....hot, hot, hot!

W8 r1!

W6/R3

Week 3 Run 2

W6R2

Sprained ankle

W1 R3 fail

Found my Mojo in Paris

W5R2 Complete!

Morning run

Too blinking hot! W5R3

W9R2

Beautiful morning

Race day tomorrow...

Week 5 coming up

5k

Failed

Boom !

So hot.

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