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OMG!

After all my concerns about the step up to 3 minutes, I can't believe how quick it past, slowed my pace a little and bingo. Yes it was still a little tough and...

After all my concerns about the step up to 3 minutes, I can't believe how quick ...

Greenback-Boogie

•7 years ago

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Last date with Laura

Morning all, as the title suggests I had my last run with Laura this morning as I completed run 3 of week 9. Am quite amazed to have completed the course and...

Morning all, as the title suggests I had my last run with Laura this morning as ...

Si68

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 Completed Today - I've Graduated!

The final run of C25K was run today. I did my best run ever as well - pace and distance. I ran 4.66km at an average pace of 8.42/km. Although, I guessed it...

The final run of C25K was run today. I did my best run ever as well - pace and d...

Leedsgirl72

Graduate•7 years ago

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looking for the positive

I have on day 5 of week one...yes I have repeated a couple of days. My problem is that although I don't like what I am doing while I am doing it, I love how I...

I have on day 5 of week one...yes I have repeated a couple of days. My problem ...

PeggyMc

•7 years ago

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W7 R2 Complete (In Spite Of Low-Flying Gremlins)

Gremlins out in force today during my run, with my old 'friends' "Why Are We Bothering" and "Let's Just Go Home And Curl Up With A Hot Water Bottle", not to...

Gremlins out in force today during my run, with my old 'friends' "Why Are We Bot...

Adler92

•7 years ago

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Getting ready for first run!

So at the grand old age of 35 I'm getting ready to exercise for the first time. Ever. This is fairly terrifying. 😬

So at the grand old age of 35 I'm getting ready to exercise for the first time. ...

connie_wonnie

•7 years ago

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Handwashing my running socks....

.... and I got to thinking: who is this person who has taken over my life? 😄

Joy57

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

So that is a 25 minute run ticked off another pleasant evening with a street filled with joggers and walkers. The neighbours round the corner have started to...

So that is a 25 minute run ticked off another pleasant evening with a street fil...

charthedreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 10

Life the week after graduating from C25K... ran my usual Mon/Weds/Fri and did a full 5K each time. Best time so far was 34 mins, running a very flat route with...

Life the week after graduating from C25K... ran my usual Mon/Weds/Fri and did a ...

amandararium

Graduate•7 years ago

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One more run to do !

W9r2 done today ,ran almost 4K in the thirty minutes . Just one more to go and I'm going to leave it a few days as I don't want this C25K journey to end !...

W9r2 done today ,ran almost 4K in the thirty minutes . Just one more to go and I...

Sarahb18

Graduate•7 years ago

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First run

First run went well, thanks for all the support and advice, I may need more in the weeks ahead. 😁

First run went well, thanks for all the support and advice, I may need more in...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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What's next?!

Starting w9 on Sunday. So damn proud of myself for running and never giving up. Didn't matter how tired I was or how out of breath, I just slowed down and...

Starting w9 on Sunday. So damn proud of myself for running and never giving up. ...

Rhean1978

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Just some quick advice please.

I'm on week 6 and completed run 1 yesterday, I've been running every other day since I started. Will it cause any problems if I take Saturday and Sunday off...

I'm on week 6 and completed run 1 yesterday, I've been running every other day s...

Gem0903

Graduate•7 years ago

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What happened

W6R2 Well I'm not sure what happened on Wednesday, but I completely messed up the run. Managed the first 10 mins but was wasted by 7 mins on the second run,...

W6R2 Well I'm not sure what happened on Wednesday, but I completely messed up t...

Malc73

Graduate•7 years ago

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First run

Oh well, here goes, minutes away from the first run on week one.

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Will I ever start to feel the love?

In my final week of the program and planning my graduation run either tomorrow or Sunday. I have found every stage of the process really hard and I have to...

In my final week of the program and planning my graduation run either tomorrow o...

shsoga

Graduate•7 years ago

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Has anyone else found the Stamina podcast tough?

Did the Stamina podcast this morning and couldn't keep up with the pace, so ran at my own pace instead. I liked the Stepping Stones and Speed podcasts though....

Did the Stamina podcast this morning and couldn't keep up with the pace, so ran ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

So after a triangle of Toblerone (just for energy of course)completed run 3 even bought myself an arm phone holder from B&M only £2.99 😜

So after a triangle of Toblerone (just for energy of course)completed run 3 even...

Bloke70

Graduate•7 years ago

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Smashed it!

New on this side of the forum but in week 7 of the NHS Choices health kick on the other group but thought this post was more appropriate for here. Week 5 run 3...

New on this side of the forum but in week 7 of the NHS Choices health kick on th...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Proud Graduate.

I proudly graduated on 3rd July, and enjoyed every week.Where do i get my graduation medal..;) Seriously though,is there an app for running 30 mins plus, that...

I proudly graduated on 3rd July, and enjoyed every week.Where do i get my gradua...

SteveE57

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R2 - disaster!

So after managing W4R1 on Wednesday, I attempted run 2 today .... disaster. I managed the first 3 minute run on a wing and a prayer, and then had to stop ONE...

So after managing W4R1 on Wednesday, I attempted run 2 today .... disaster. I m...

JanGow64

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Week 2 is the end for me

I can't believe how upbeat I was during week 1 and the start of week 2 and then I have been defeated by some poxy blisters that have stopped me from running!...

I can't believe how upbeat I was during week 1 and the start of week 2 and then ...

princessbecky

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Am I ready to graduate today

Just finished two night shifts and will be hopefully running this evening. I can't believe it will be my last run of c25k I am really sad grown very attached...

Just finished two night shifts and will be hopefully running this evening. I ca...

HiddenGem

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

Week One done

Just finished week one. Really enjoyed it. The dog was somewhat confused though!!

Just finished week one. Really enjoyed it. The dog was somewhat confused though!...

sarahjelsa

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Shine Splint Help

Hi all - I've been following this in the hope of managing a 5k run but unfortunately things are not going so well! I started off ok but once I got to week 6...

Hi all - I've been following this in the hope of managing a 5k run but unfortuna...

NewBalance

•7 years ago

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Michael said that I am a runner!!! 🏃🏃🏃😆

Week 6 is done! Am I ready for week 7? Michael says so so I must be 😆🏃💕 🍾

Tracey5kOneDay

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk3r3

Yeah did it!!!! Was worried about r3 after doing a boxercise class for the first time after r2 - yikes muscles aching where I didn't know I had muscles. So I...

Yeah did it!!!! Was worried about r3 after doing a boxercise class for the firs...

ChunkyMonkey

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1

I did it! I have been really dreading the 5 minute runs, but I managed it- although I was the slowest I've ran so far! Hopefully i'll be able to speed up a...

I did it! I have been really dreading the 5 minute runs, but I managed it- altho...

Nattynoo1985

•7 years ago

18 Replies

TV star!!

Last Sunday I ran 10k run for all in Leeds. OMG IT WAS AMAZING! If you've never done a organised run..make it a goal! I can't tell you how brilliant it was the...

Last Sunday I ran 10k run for all in Leeds. OMG IT WAS AMAZING! If you've never ...

Kimscholey

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Good morning!

Well that wasn't so easy today ! W5 r2 - after my previous run when I felt light and at ease I didn't expect to feel tired ( well heavy to be precise !) anyway...

Well that wasn't so easy today ! W5 r2 - after my previous run when I felt light...

Nicciola

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2017

OMG!

Last date with Laura

Week 9 Run 3 Completed Today - I've Graduated!

looking for the positive

W7 R2 Complete (In Spite Of Low-Flying Gremlins)

Getting ready for first run!

Handwashing my running socks....

Week 7 Run 1

Week 10

One more run to do !

First run

What's next?!

Just some quick advice please.

What happened

First run

Will I ever start to feel the love?

Has anyone else found the Stamina podcast tough?

Week 3 run 2

Smashed it!

Proud Graduate.

W4R2 - disaster!

Week 2 is the end for me

Am I ready to graduate today

Week One done

Shine Splint Help

Michael said that I am a runner!!! 🏃🏃🏃😆

Wk3r3

W4R1

TV star!!

Good morning!

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