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Dal45

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R1

So this was definitely a challenge today found the first 5mins flew in then I was half way before I knew it then my legs started to give way so I walked for a...

So this was definitely a challenge today found the first 5mins flew in then I wa...

Aliarm

•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3 Done

Well, suffice to say, you learn lessons all the time on this thing. If you want something you have to work for it and hard work pays off are just two. I will...

Well, suffice to say, you learn lessons all the time on this thing. If you want ...

DawnRun

•7 years ago

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running life post grad !!

im still running , i did 3 x 30 min runs last week and on friday i couldnt wait for the 30 mins to be finished , i know i can do less if i want to but am kinda...

im still running , i did 3 x 30 min runs last week and on friday i couldnt wait ...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

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Restarting the programme

Like many here I was a non runner, and started the programme in 2015 - graduated on Christmas day! In 2016 I built myself up gradually, eventually completing...

Like many here I was a non runner, and started the programme in 2015 - graduated...

Calire

•7 years ago

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Health Unlocked

I know there is one, but I don't have the app. What I do have is a shortcut on one of the home screens of my phone. Until this last weekend the icon for it was...

I know there is one, but I don't have the app. What I do have is a shortcut on o...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•7 years ago

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Struggling

Hi all, Now thar I've graduated, and completed a 5k park run, the last week I've found it very hard to get motivated to go out and run. I was so disciplined...

Hi all, Now thar I've graduated, and completed a 5k park run, the last week I've...

Chloe1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2

I've had an enforced break, as my left knee gave up the ghost about 10 days ago. Back to it today with a knee support, feeling a bit nervous, as I had heard...

I've had an enforced break, as my left knee gave up the ghost about 10 days ago....

angel43

•7 years ago

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5K in 30 minutes.

I've just discovered something! As I said before, I have done my first consolidation run this Sunday at a different location, just for a change. I did a quick...

I've just discovered something! As I said before, I have done my first consolida...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Weekly run chat 12th to the 18th of June

Hi everybody, Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's all going, Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to...

Hi everybody, Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's a...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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Finished week 7 - 2 weeks to go

Struggled a bit with this week. Partly with energy levels, pulled a back muscle falling over the cat (his fault), motivation dropped, no real reason why that I...

Struggled a bit with this week. Partly with energy levels, pulled a back muscle ...

LauraLiz

•7 years ago

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Week 1 done!! Last run was so hard!

I am currently attending a local slimming group (as it's scary how much I have let myself go) so decided to start this programme in the hopes of moving things...

I am currently attending a local slimming group (as it's scary how much I have l...

amya86

•7 years ago

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W3R2

Phew just in from my going hmmm found it more trying today for some reason maybe cause I was tired lol 😚 buttt I did it 😀x have a good to all you runners 🏃...

Phew just in from my going hmmm found it more trying today for some reason maybe...

linney1

•7 years ago

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I,m back if thats ok

moved up to bridge to 10 k but still looked in here quite often . there is much more going on here . So have decided to post here as the support is second to...

moved up to bridge to 10 k but still looked in here quite often . there is much ...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week2 completed!

So that's it, week 2 is over and now we up the 'running' time just a bit more! Actually feeling a bit nervous, which is weird as I'm really enjoying it! Wish...

So that's it, week 2 is over and now we up the 'running' time just a bit more! A...

Lstace

•7 years ago

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Where did you learn about C25K?

Now I have graduated, I am interested in knowing how you found out about the programme to begin with. I learned by joining a running group on Linkedin and...

Now I have graduated, I am interested in knowing how you found out about the pro...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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First post C25K run.

After having completed the C25K programme, I am determined to keep on running. I did my first post C25K run on Sunday, but at a different park, just for a...

After having completed the C25K programme, I am determined to keep on running. I...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7 R1

Just run for 25 mins for the second time - looking back to when I was preparing to start this programme way back last year (had a false start and had to stop...

Just run for 25 mins for the second time - looking back to when I was preparing ...

fenthegem

•7 years ago

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W5 R2

Well I did it. Two 8 min runs with a 5 min walk in between. 1st one went good and went so quick and got a bit of a natural pace but 2 mins before the last...

Well I did it. Two 8 min runs with a 5 min walk in between. 1st one went good ...

Cazza73

•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 3 done after a week rest

After having bad knee pain and resting for over a week, thought I would have trouble with this mornings run. However it went well, felt a slight niggle in my...

After having bad knee pain and resting for over a week, thought I would have tro...

Charlottetrip

Graduate•7 years ago

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1st 5K and 1st ParkRun

Having recently completed C25K I joined in with a ParkRun on Saturday which was good fun as you all said it would be. For me there was a big leap from a 30 min...

Having recently completed C25K I joined in with a ParkRun on Saturday which was ...

Running-girl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting all over again

well , I'm back, back right at the very beginning. Around two years ago I graduated then following a series of poor weeks worth of weather, I let it all slip...

well , I'm back, back right at the very beginning. Around two years ago I gradua...

rich_wolves

Graduate•7 years ago

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Strange thing to do on your birthday?

So yesterday I was 50. Fuelled by breakfast in bed and grim determination I ran for 25 minutes (week6, run 3) just to prove to myself that I can run further...

So yesterday I was 50. Fuelled by breakfast in bed and grim determination I ran ...

Cc26

•7 years ago

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W5R1 Wow!

That was brilliant! Once I got into a rhythm, I really enjoyed each of the runs - even the last one. The worst bit was the walking in between. Once I realised...

That was brilliant! Once I got into a rhythm, I really enjoyed each of the runs ...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Music! W4r1

Well I was dreading this as I really didn't think I could do it. After mentally preparing myself I woke up 5am naturally and thought now or never. So with a...

Well I was dreading this as I really didn't think I could do it. After mentally...

Pineconecollie

•7 years ago

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WK5R2.

Back in the house with a panad and some cereal after completing run 2 in ideal conditions for me; dry, overcast and COOL!! Weds's run is eagerly awaited.

Back in the house with a panad and some cereal after completing run 2 in ideal c...

Gwibiwyr51

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

Found this hard - other posts on this forum warned me it might be hard so thought I was mentally ready. Found the first five minutes hard work. My legs ached...

Found this hard - other posts on this forum warned me it might be hard so though...

SamMc1

•7 years ago

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Wk 6 r 2

This run was really hard - felt like giving up but I didn't - can't understand why I managed to do 20 mins last week non- stop and yet 2 lots of 10 felt so...

This run was really hard - felt like giving up but I didn't - can't understand w...

GeorginaJB

Graduate•7 years ago

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ADVICE NEEDED

Why am I slowing down? I've gone from managing 5k not easily but ok'ish to struggling breath after about 5 mins, heavy legs, having to stop and start all the...

Why am I slowing down? I've gone from managing 5k not easily but ok'ish to strug...

cmcadams

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hello All

Hello, I am CA recently moved to Cardiff, just started couch to 5k as my goal is to get fit and eat healthier. Have an inspirational marathon running husband,...

Hello, I am CA recently moved to Cardiff, just started couch to 5k as my goal is...

Cacardiff

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

Advice please...

W8R1

Week 7 Run 3 Done

running life post grad !!

Restarting the programme

Health Unlocked

Struggling

W6R2

5K in 30 minutes.

Weekly run chat 12th to the 18th of June

Finished week 7 - 2 weeks to go

Week 1 done!! Last run was so hard!

W3R2

I,m back if thats ok

Week2 completed!

Where did you learn about C25K?

First post C25K run.

W7 R1

W5 R2

Week 8 run 3 done after a week rest

1st 5K and 1st ParkRun

Starting all over again

Strange thing to do on your birthday?

W5R1 Wow!

Music! W4r1

WK5R2.

Week 6 Run 1

Wk 6 r 2

ADVICE NEEDED

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