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Restarting

W6 Hi I had to stop 3 weeks ago due to not being able to run as of being away and other events, would like to start again this Monday. Should I start from...

W6 Hi I had to stop 3 weeks ago due to not being able to run as of being away an...

Coralie1010

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Eddie Izzard on running marathons

'It's 90% mental, and the other 10%... is in your head.'

Dpsl

Graduate•7 years ago

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do i run today or tomorrow.

hi peeps, now thats ive graduated i have a routine where i usually do a tuesday 5-10k slow a 5k on a thursday at tempo pace and parkrun on a saturday. Sunday...

hi peeps, now thats ive graduated i have a routine where i usually do a tuesday...

mixindave

Graduate•7 years ago

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Beginner...

I've downloaded the app...buying running shoes tomorrow...are there any tips for an overweight beginner. I'm scared people will laugh at me....

I've downloaded the app...buying running shoes tomorrow...are there any tips for...

Manby76

•7 years ago

38 Replies

1 Week Post Graduation

Yesterday evening was 1 week post graduation for myself. I have done 3 runs since graduating and I have to say I found it harder going than week 9 on the plan....

Yesterday evening was 1 week post graduation for myself. I have done 3 runs sinc...

damienair

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk3 R3

Well that's week 3 finished in style. I actually kept running on the final 3 minute run for a total of 6 minutes. Feeling a little proud of myself. Roll on...

Well that's week 3 finished in style. I actually kept running on the final 3 min...

acheymakey

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 Done

W1R3 done and dusted. Roll on the start of week 2 on Sunday :-)

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 8 in the bag!

Just completed run 3 of week 8. It was a tough one today. Took me a long time to settle into a rhythm. I actually think it took me the whole 28 mins to warm...

Just completed run 3 of week 8. It was a tough one today. Took me a long time ...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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Struggling...

Help! I was doing great till the end of week 7. Managed every session. Week 8 has beaten me, I've tried 3 times. Just can't seem to even run for 5 minutes, let...

Help! I was doing great till the end of week 7. Managed every session. Week 8 ha...

Rbecks

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

Second run done and I did it. I'm doing colour run in 17 days and that's 5k. Would anyone recommend a park run

Second run done and I did it. I'm doing colour run in 17 days and that's 5k. Wou...

Lois5107

•7 years ago

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W7 R1 - can't believe it!

I'm so amazed that I am now able to run (very slowly!) for 25 minutes - having done it twice now I'm starting to believe that it's really true! The combined...

I'm so amazed that I am now able to run (very slowly!) for 25 minutes - having d...

belonger

Graduate•7 years ago

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Easy run n walk

Ran half of a 2.8 mile run accompanying my wife to be, (we're getting married on July 16th), as she did her Wk1 Day1, (she did fantastic) and ran the other...

Ran half of a 2.8 mile run accompanying my wife to be, (we're getting married on...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

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Tech fail! How do you make someone's name a link?

I'm lacking this bit of forum knowledge! :P Can the wizards please enlighten me: When replying to someone's post, how do you make their name a hyperlink?...

I'm lacking this bit of forum knowledge! :P Can the wizards please enlighten m...

gazelle2B

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7 R3

All done. Week 8 here I come! 😅 I can't believe I got here!

Minty4

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

WK6R3

Well Laura told me I was officially a runner tonight. I am buzzing that I managed to run for 25mins tonight without a break. I am really loving this running...

Well Laura told me I was officially a runner tonight. I am buzzing that I manage...

Vonnie63

Graduate•7 years ago

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I did it!

Yesterday i posted unsure if i would be able to continue and got great support from this page! So i did it, only w1r3 but i managed it! I found i had to pause...

Yesterday i posted unsure if i would be able to continue and got great support f...

Rebecca7913

•7 years ago

32 Replies

Are all C25K apps the same?

I mean do they all have the same timings? And what is the science behind them? I have found some of the jumps too much and have had to go back which is not...

I mean do they all have the same timings? And what is the science behind them? I...

sheps

Graduate•7 years ago

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Becoming anxious about my W5R3 tomorrow

Words of encouragement please!!

FNCANDOIT

•7 years ago

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I ran for 5 minutes

I know for many it might not be much but I have never in my life run for 5 minutes but I did. I feel euphoric. Also 3 minutes seems easy now

I know for many it might not be much but I have never in my life run for 5 minut...

Glamgran69

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Done my graduation ru

Hooray, done my graduation run and it wasn't too bad, quite enjoyed it. I've really enjoyed the programme. Not lost any weight, in fact I might have put on a...

Hooray, done my graduation run and it wasn't too bad, quite enjoyed it. I've rea...

rutheliza

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

W1 D1

Well tonight was the night. New trainers from running shop plus my funky new injinji toe socks (to try) all placed upon my strange feet. Headed out and managed...

Well tonight was the night. New trainers from running shop plus my funky new inj...

naedoot

•7 years ago

7 Replies

W7r2 excuses

Missed my usual morning run due to being very lazy by having a sleep in so arranged to go this evening with the hubby. Thought of every excuse known to man...

Missed my usual morning run due to being very lazy by having a sleep in so arran...

mandy17william

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Dr Phil Hammond's secret

I thought you might like to see this comment sent to me by a friend as it seems apt for C25K: "Saw Dr. Phil Hammond at East Riding Theatre. Hilarious! At...

I thought you might like to see this comment sent to me by a friend as it seems ...

Jcab

Graduate•7 years ago

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Strava

Do any of you use Strava? It's an exercise app. If so, feel free to add me. My name is Simon Shimell.

Do any of you use Strava? It's an exercise app. If so, feel free to add me. My n...

simon7730

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Week 5 run2

Ok, do just completed run 2 of week 5 and it was tough but I did it and I'm really happy . I then think great only one run left and I've finished the week . I...

Ok, do just completed run 2 of week 5 and it was tough but I did it and I'm real...

leighbev

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Gaaaah week 3 run 1 completed!!!

I'd been dreading this all week - the jump from seconds to minutes! Lol. But after reading lots of posts on here I just took it easy, slowed my pace right down...

I'd been dreading this all week - the jump from seconds to minutes! Lol. But aft...

Katielh

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

W9 so exciting - and then I suddenly lost my confidence!

I'm in W9 and this is my first ever post! I started C25K in April as a birthday present to myself – and I absolutely enjoyed it from W1 D1! It was hard, as...

I'm in W9 and this is my first ever post! I started C25K in April as a birthday ...

Elektrika

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Week 8 Run 2

WOW that's 2 great runs on the bounce now, I think Maybe I'm becoming a running 🏃 After week 7 lows and shin pain the weeks test has made the world of...

WOW that's 2 great runs on the bounce now, I think Maybe I'm becoming a running ...

Chris9R

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

W4R1 Done! 😃

So I had a two week break between run 1 and 2 in week 3 so I was unsure about moving onto week 4, but decided I would give it a try. What's to lose right?...

So I had a two week break between run 1 and 2 in week 3 so I was unsure about mo...

Hobblethwaite

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Make or break time

Hi all, I thought I'd write a little post as since graduating I'd fallen off the wagon a bit. Firstly the heat got to me, and I'd only completed two runs, the...

Hi all, I thought I'd write a little post as since graduating I'd fallen off the...

Emmyg

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

Restarting

Eddie Izzard on running marathons

do i run today or tomorrow.

Beginner...

1 Week Post Graduation

Wk3 R3

Week 1 Done

Week 8 in the bag!

Struggling...

Week 7 run 2

W7 R1 - can't believe it!

Easy run n walk

Tech fail! How do you make someone's name a link?

W7 R3

WK6R3

I did it!

Are all C25K apps the same?

Becoming anxious about my W5R3 tomorrow

I ran for 5 minutes

Done my graduation ru

W1 D1

W7r2 excuses

Dr Phil Hammond's secret

Strava

Week 5 run2

Gaaaah week 3 run 1 completed!!!

W9 so exciting - and then I suddenly lost my confidence!

Week 8 Run 2

W4R1 Done! 😃

Make or break time

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