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W3R1 giving me some issues

I have been attempting this run twice now and have failed twice second time being worse than the last. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to try week 2...

I have been attempting this run twice now and have failed twice second time bein...

Cbyrnside

•7 years ago

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Running on canal towpaths

On account of the fact I... A) am massively self-conscious running around the streets B) live right by a canal towpath (5 min walk so perfect for warm up and...

On account of the fact I... A) am massively self-conscious running around the s...

Laura-Beth

•7 years ago

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How long is a 'break' from it.

After the horror of week 6 I had a 7 day break. Shall I go back to where I left off or go back 1 or 2 weeks? I'm not sure at what point it is too late to pick...

After the horror of week 6 I had a 7 day break. Shall I go back to where I left...

Carrie_1976

•7 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Still getting the hang of this, week 3 run 1 was easier than I thought it would be. hoping it's a fitness improving thing. Aiming for 3 runs on the treadmill...

Still getting the hang of this, week 3 run 1 was easier than I thought it would ...

Roadie985

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting!!

So Last Thursday I started!! I must admit that I only walked the whole way through but its a start. Ive done week 1 day 1 twice now and hope to carry it on...

So Last Thursday I started!! I must admit that I only walked the whole way throu...

Joloup89

•7 years ago

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Gave up on last run

Sooo disappointed in myself. Did last run of week 4 this morning (after a week off due to life getting in the way) and had to give up 2 mins before the end....

Sooo disappointed in myself. Did last run of week 4 this morning (after a week ...

Cazza73

•7 years ago

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Eagerly awaiting week 9

I am due to complete week 8 this week and then it's onto the big one. I will be reading as many week 9 posts between now and the end of next week, when I will...

I am due to complete week 8 this week and then it's onto the big one. I will be ...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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I really can do it!

W5D2 run just completed! Knees are saying stop, heart and lungs are saying go for it, just not in the middle of the day when it's baking hot you foolish woman!...

W5D2 run just completed! Knees are saying stop, heart and lungs are saying go fo...

Janeeshaw

Graduate•7 years ago

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To eat or not to eat...

before a run? Hopefully starting week one on Monday (pending GP appt) and am wondering about eating or not before going for a run? Common sense tells me there...

before a run? Hopefully starting week one on Monday (pending GP appt) and am won...

SoozyM

•7 years ago

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W1 done :)

Feeling v proud to have done all 3 runs in week one. Actually found the running didn't hurt my calves too much today which is encouraging. Had a cheeky 7...

Feeling v proud to have done all 3 runs in week one. Actually found the running...

Cantersmum

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R2 Nailed It

Was quite wary of this one this morning as I headed out at 5am to avoid being spotted. No one wants to see me wobbling down the road in my Lycra just after...

Was quite wary of this one this morning as I headed out at 5am to avoid being sp...

Babsicles

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

I am a bit behind but getting there . Only managed one run last week but two so far this week . I am under a lot of stress but even more reason to keep running...

I am a bit behind but getting there . Only managed one run last week but two so ...

Maggie700

•7 years ago

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Fitbit records my RUN

I'm so chuffed having completed W2R2 this morning my Fitbit has registered my run as a RUN - and I thought I was going so slowly 😁 I got out early to beat...

I'm so chuffed having completed W2R2 this morning my Fitbit has registered my ru...

CraftyLeslie

•7 years ago

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Week6

Just completed w6r2 and going for 25mins next run argh!!

Max20

•7 years ago

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APP???

i just started this. Is there an app

mt1125

•7 years ago

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I can do this!

Now in my 50th year - eek - and have decided I really don't want to get to the milestone fat and unfit! So started the C25K 4 weeks ago (lost 8lbs! Another 14...

Now in my 50th year - eek - and have decided I really don't want to get to the m...

Janeeshaw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

So it turns out w6r3 wasn't just a fluke, as just finished w7r1. And my 3rd holiday run! Feeling very pleased with myself.

So it turns out w6r3 wasn't just a fluke, as just finished w7r1. And my 3rd holi...

SueKen

Graduate•7 years ago

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New to jogging

Completed week 2 today but worried about week 3

Vonnie63

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R1 - didn't get as far as W2!

Hello, this is my first post, just found this forum a few days ago, glad I did! I now know that it's OK top go slow (phew!) but honestly, I didn't get nearly...

Hello, this is my first post, just found this forum a few days ago, glad I did! ...

figmeg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Little promo

So I start week 4 run 2 today.. my first run of week 4 nearly killed me so I'm a little apprehensive but motivated nonetheless!! I've also started a blog...

So I start week 4 run 2 today.. my first run of week 4 nearly killed me so I'm a...

Littlehannahg

•7 years ago

6 Replies

W1 R3

Well I've done it R3 completed ✅ I'm tired but feeeel good 😀so I W2 bring it on 😀

Well I've done it R3 completed ✅ I'm tired but feeeel good 😀so I W2 bring it on...

linney1

•7 years ago

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Feeling stressed

Over the past few weeks I've committed to the programme,I completed week 2 on Tuesday and my next running day/week would be yesterday (Thursday) but I couldn't...

Over the past few weeks I've committed to the programme,I completed week 2 on Tu...

Mee07

•7 years ago

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W3 run two

Yesterday eve I completed this found it tough but managed although I was running very very slowly. I was embarrassed as Wednesday night seems to be when the...

Yesterday eve I completed this found it tough but managed although I was running...

HiddenGem

Graduate•7 years ago

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An unexpected benefit of running.

One of the early benefits of running is that I've stopped drinking. That was my plan anyway, but I've planned to stop a few times and then slipped back off the...

One of the early benefits of running is that I've stopped drinking. That was my ...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run fat girl run!

Did my first day of week1 last night with my 17 year old daughter and I am still alive!!! Managed about 56sec on 3 runs then just kept moving as briskly as I...

Did my first day of week1 last night with my 17 year old daughter and I am still...

Rosemary1969

•7 years ago

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Enjoy ur runs

Hi I'm in wk 3 runs tomorrow 8v repeated wk 3 I didn't feel confident in it now I'm loving it at 1st I thought I can run I'm 2 old lol but no I'm doing it an...

Hi I'm in wk 3 runs tomorrow 8v repeated wk 3 I didn't feel confident in it now ...

Cathl

•7 years ago

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Water bottle?

Does everyone take water with them? I've done 2 runs of w1 and have managed without. So much easier not having a water bottle to carry! But just wondering if...

Does everyone take water with them? I've done 2 runs of w1 and have managed with...

Laura-Beth

•7 years ago

9 Replies

W2/2 breathing!

So I have now completed week one and done 2 runs in week 2. Found them surprisingly enjoyable, although if I try counting my breaths , I end up gasping for...

So I have now completed week one and done 2 runs in week 2. Found them surprisin...

batali52

•7 years ago

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W3R2 Done and Dusted

Just back from my second run of week 3, in my shiny new running tights (I got excited and decided to treat myself as they weren't that expensive on Amazon and...

Just back from my second run of week 3, in my shiny new running tights (I got ex...

Adler92

•7 years ago

11 Replies

W4R1

Due to do run on Tuesday then Wednesday but felt so tired after poor sleep. Slept better last night so plan to do it. Probably should have just ignored my...

Due to do run on Tuesday then Wednesday but felt so tired after poor sleep. Slep...

Susie4

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

W3R1 giving me some issues

Running on canal towpaths

How long is a 'break' from it.

Week 3 run 2

Starting!!

Gave up on last run

Eagerly awaiting week 9

I really can do it!

To eat or not to eat...

W1 done :)

W4R2 Nailed It

Week 4 run 1

Fitbit records my RUN

Week6

APP???

I can do this!

Week 7 run 1

New to jogging

W3R1 - didn't get as far as W2!

Little promo

W1 R3

Feeling stressed

W3 run two

An unexpected benefit of running.

Run fat girl run!

Enjoy ur runs

Water bottle?

W2/2 breathing!

W3R2 Done and Dusted

W4R1

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