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Other humans!

So I'm still going! (4.46km in 30 mins today)... and I have started venturing out and really enjoy it! I walk to the end of a 0.5km drive then run!!! Today I...

So I'm still going! (4.46km in 30 mins today)... and I have started venturing ou...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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Why run rather than walk?

Someone asked me that today - my Pilates teacher in fact. I found an answer at the time: 'it makes you slightly puffed out and it's actually easier in some...

Someone asked me that today - my Pilates teacher in fact. I found an answer at t...

Gillma

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R3 is in the books!!

Done with week 2, and today felt really good! So good, actually, that I did one (just one!) extra interval, just 'cause I could! Also, just today I figured...

Done with week 2, and today felt really good! So good, actually, that I did one...

Outlaw

•7 years ago

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New to forum and to running

Hi all, I"ve discovered these posts in the last few days and have been motivated by your positivity. Today my alarming wk 5 run 3. Can't believe I have...

Hi all, I"ve discovered these posts in the last few days and have been motivate...

Rbecks

Graduate•7 years ago

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I did it!

If my Fitbit is correct I actually ran 6km. Cheated slightly in that I was only meant to run for 20 minutes, but I have a hospital checkup on my lungs this...

If my Fitbit is correct I actually ran 6km. Cheated slightly in that I was only ...

twolungs

•7 years ago

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Legs tire before I'm out of breath.

I just completed week 8 today but I've found for the last few runs my legs are tiring long before I'm getting out of breath. They feel really heavy -...

I just completed week 8 today but I've found for the last few runs my legs are t...

Rach808

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week6

I am in a major trough. Hope someone can help! It's taken me a while to get further than week 6. I get really tired and puffed out. Running and walking was...

I am in a major trough. Hope someone can help! It's taken me a while to get fur...

glyn1209

•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2

Went for my evening jog/walk with laura. Realised that some of my route is a little hilly and to jog when laura said to jog was up hill but just about managed...

Went for my evening jog/walk with laura. Realised that some of my route is a li...

charthedreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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Sore knees

I'm not sure if it's my trainers, my weight, or a combination of both but my knees ache after a run and when walking up and down stairs for a couple of days...

I'm not sure if it's my trainers, my weight, or a combination of both but my kne...

Rhean1978

•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 Dun!

Hi all - this is my first post but I've been lurking ...for 6 weeks. Can't quite believe how far I've come, and how much better I feel - I started this because...

Hi all - this is my first post but I've been lurking ...for 6 weeks. Can't quite...

Steved110

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3 R1 done!

Was worrying a little about the 3 minute runs but have done it - and am so loving the feeling of achievement 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Was worrying a little about the 3 minute runs but have done it - and am so lovin...

Jojocoops1

•7 years ago

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W4r3

Just completed week 4🙌 Didn't think i would manage it but it's done!! 😂😂

SueH28

•7 years ago

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W7R1 done 😊

Pleased that I managed to do this - first time I've down the "long" runs consecutively. Bit slower pace, but a good enough result!

Pleased that I managed to do this - first time I've down the "long" runs consecu...

PruesDad

•7 years ago

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W5R1 ✅

Managed to do it .the last 5min run was excruciating 😖 but pulled through and can't wait for run 2 on Wednesday.🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Managed to do it .the last 5min run was excruciating 😖 but pulled through and c...

slaweksam

•7 years ago

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Wow - amazed at how far I have come!

Just finished w8r3 - only 3 more runs now till graduation - it's starting to seem possible 😊! And to think 8 weeks ago even the 1 minute runs seemed like an...

Just finished w8r3 - only 3 more runs now till graduation - it's starting to see...

SueKen

Graduate•7 years ago

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So this will make you laugh...

So I started a new job around the same time I picked up the C25k app. About a week in, I'm talking to one of my new colleagues in a communal area and suddenly...

So I started a new job around the same time I picked up the C25k app. About a we...

TizLiz

•7 years ago

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Starting tomorrow

Tomorrow I intend to start. Has anyone got any tips for me?

mummy2four

•7 years ago

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Here's what i'm doing now :)

Well I haven't posted in a while so thought i'd check in with you all. Currently training for inclines which is my main target . All gym work . Nothing...

Well I haven't posted in a while so thought i'd check in with you all. Currentl...

Rickne

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk4R1 completed AND whilst swinging a poobag!!

Set off really dreading this one and then came the swinging poobag in the first 3 minute run really put me off my pace...and didn't exactly help my breathing!...

Set off really dreading this one and then came the swinging poobag in the first ...

TizLiz

•7 years ago

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Wow oh wow

I completed R3 W4 yesterday and wow little hard going. I was on my way to Scotland and stopped overnight in Kendal at this beautiful hotel Villa Levens. I ran...

I completed R3 W4 yesterday and wow little hard going. I was on my way to Scotla...

Ginxbrum

•7 years ago

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You need a sense of humour 🤡

Made me chuckle

runlikeagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R1 in the bag

That was great! I enjoyed that right to the very last minute and was shocked when Jo told me to slow down! Including the warm up and cool down I managed 5.61k...

That was great! I enjoyed that right to the very last minute and was shocked whe...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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A lesson learned

Today's running lesson: you can run and cry at the same time. Sheer frustration at wanting to run but being held back by my shin splints. Even did a 35 min...

Today's running lesson: you can run and cry at the same time. Sheer frustration...

Sarahwee

•7 years ago

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W8R3 complete : ) & post graduation/holiday advice?

At 42 I'm now the fittest I've ever been in my life thanks to giving up smoking and almost completing this program. What a feeling to be able to run for a full...

At 42 I'm now the fittest I've ever been in my life thanks to giving up smoking ...

Rosyfox

•7 years ago

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I just did a 10k!!

Hellooo, I haven't written before - but have read lots of posts, but thought i’d share. Started Couch to 5k in September, and yesterday I ran a 10k in 1hr...

Hellooo, I haven't written before - but have read lots of posts, but thought i’d...

ThisGirlCanRun

•7 years ago

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Struggling with that last 5 min w4r2 😫

Today was a roughy...it was pouring and I was soaked,my pants kept falling down,my top riding up,my rain coat sticking to my skin and the coldness from that...

Today was a roughy...it was pouring and I was soaked,my pants kept falling down,...

Mee07

•7 years ago

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I'm new here! 😬

I just wanted to say hello to you all. I did my my w1R1 yesterday and can't believe I completed it, however, today is my rest day and due to run again...

I just wanted to say hello to you all. I did my my w1R1 yesterday and can't bel...

Cheekybean

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Complete

Completed week 5 this morning with my daughter (who walked whilst I shuffled). At least I did it. Tried not to focus on time, just enjoying the scenery. I run...

Completed week 5 this morning with my daughter (who walked whilst I shuffled). A...

Elma36

•7 years ago

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beyween 3&W4R1

Am I the only one who thinks that there should be a week added between W3 & W4 to help transition to TWO 5 MINUTE RUNS? I still managed it! I slowed down my...

Am I the only one who thinks that there should be a week added between W3 & W4 t...

Khakibo

•7 years ago

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W6R1 after a break

Life got in the way of my flow. Was doing so well up until 2 June. Now about to tray W6R1 after this break. I hope I can. Bit upset that I didn't make myself...

Life got in the way of my flow. Was doing so well up until 2 June. Now about to ...

LizH2

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

Other humans!

Why run rather than walk?

W2R3 is in the books!!

New to forum and to running

I did it!

Legs tire before I'm out of breath.

Week6

Week 2 Run 2

Sore knees

Week 6 Run 1 Dun!

W3 R1 done!

W4r3

W7R1 done 😊

W5R1 ✅

Wow - amazed at how far I have come!

So this will make you laugh...

Starting tomorrow

Here's what i'm doing now :)

Wk4R1 completed AND whilst swinging a poobag!!

Wow oh wow

You need a sense of humour 🤡

W8R1 in the bag

A lesson learned

W8R3 complete : ) & post graduation/holiday advice?

I just did a 10k!!

Struggling with that last 5 min w4r2 😫

I'm new here! 😬

Week 5 Complete

beyween 3&W4R1

W6R1 after a break

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