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W1R2

Just completed my 2nd run, which I found harder than my first. Is this normal? Though my first run was done at 6.30am and the 2nd was at 7.30pm after a day at...

Just completed my 2nd run, which I found harder than my first. Is this normal? T...

Manby76

•7 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Haven't ran for 3 minutes since 1986!! Shouldn't have run after dinner as felt bloated but proud I did it! 👌🏻

Haven't ran for 3 minutes since 1986!! Shouldn't have run after dinner as felt ...

Bloke70

Graduate•7 years ago

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I do 4k in 40 minutues. I want more!

Hello fellow new runners. I am technically a C25K graduate (although it took me 9 months to get there). I´ve been doing the stepping stone for 2 weeks now. I...

Hello fellow new runners. I am technically a C25K graduate (although it took me ...

Nicky04

•7 years ago

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Hiked a marathon!

On Saturday I hiked a marathon for Macmillan. Brutal but beautiful along the Jurassic coast line. Hardest thing I've ever done and I know I could not have done...

On Saturday I hiked a marathon for Macmillan. Brutal but beautiful along the Jur...

Ejbirdy

Graduate•7 years ago

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failed w1r1, what now?

today was the day I finally stopped procrastinating & went on my first run. I tried, but couldn't finish the first run. I did about half, then had to stop....

today was the day I finally stopped procrastinating & went on my first run. I tr...

Jude314159

•7 years ago

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Week 5!!

Just finished W5R2 and I'm scared for the next run! Suffering with shin splints after todays run and I've never run for 20 minutes straight before, any advice...

Just finished W5R2 and I'm scared for the next run! Suffering with shin splints ...

180dawlish

•7 years ago

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I'm back ! I think

I was doing well. I got up to W5 1run and then I just couldn't do anymore Mentally I couldn't do it, I had so much on my mind. I've lost all drive to run. In...

I was doing well. I got up to W5 1run and then I just couldn't do anymore Menta...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Muscle strain - four weeks off

I never thought I'd ever say this but the thought of resting for four weeks makes me want to cry! 😢 anyone else had to do the same? Any tips?

I never thought I'd ever say this but the thought of resting for four weeks make...

anniibee

•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

Just finished my first run this evening, I'm knackered but managed to get through the programme. The app was useful until I had some sound issues which I think...

Just finished my first run this evening, I'm knackered but managed to get throug...

poppy1250

•7 years ago

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Knee is hurting. Week 2 Run 2 🏃

Ok so after 5 sessions today was the worst. Cardio wise it was great and I felt comfortable. But, my knee was far from comfortable. It started hurting after...

Ok so after 5 sessions today was the worst. Cardio wise it was great and I felt ...

MrsT82

•7 years ago

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Knee is hurting. Week 1 Run 2 🏃

Ok so after 5 sessions today was the worst. Cardio wise it was great and I felt comfortable. But, my knee was far from comfortable. It started hurting after...

Ok so after 5 sessions today was the worst. Cardio wise it was great and I felt ...

MrsT82

•7 years ago

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Up to W6 R1

Hi I was also ecstatic to do the W5 R3 20 minutes, but found that W6 R1 ("bah, piece of cake, 2 x 5 mins and 1 x 8 - done it before") was actually quite...

Hi I was also ecstatic to do the W5 R3 20 minutes, but found that W6 R1 ("bah, p...

Assassin

•7 years ago

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Made it now for the real challenge!

Made it to week 9 run 3 and feel so proud of myself. I've hardly submitted any posts myself but I have read all the posts everyday and thanks to all the...

Made it to week 9 run 3 and feel so proud of myself. I've hardly submitted any p...

Gemylou

Graduate•7 years ago

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w3R3

I hated every minute this morning, even the walking. I had only 4 hours sleep last night and was feeling drained and emotional. I did it though. So, do I...

I hated every minute this morning, even the walking. I had only 4 hours sleep la...

louisep76

Graduate•7 years ago

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Arrgh! Got a full set

Have just read a lot of inspirational posts - thank goodness. All those aches, pains and niggles that I have given advice on, attacked me all at once today. I...

Have just read a lot of inspirational posts - thank goodness. All those aches, p...

nikkiwabit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week3 run

Was a bit apprehensive about this run but managed it ok, 3mins twice never thought I'd manage that. Gluts ache a bit certainly feel I've done excercise, not...

Was a bit apprehensive about this run but managed it ok, 3mins twice never thou...

Rowville

•7 years ago

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Inspiration - look at what this man achieved

I've seen this video a few times. I don't mind admitting that it brings a tear to my eyes every time. What an achievement. Worth a watch right through....

I've seen this video a few times. I don't mind admitting that it brings a tear t...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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C25k changed my life!

So I'm back again :-) It was wonderful to get through the C25k programme and then the 10k stuff after that. I attended a few park runs but at the time there...

So I'm back again :-) It was wonderful to get through the C25k programme and the...

CarolineLou71

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R2 Wet and Muddy but oh so refreshing!

Boy did it rain last night and this morning! Still went and completed Run 2, ignored the wet feet and it was actually quite refreshing. Unbelieveably, I'm...

Boy did it rain last night and this morning! Still went and completed Run 2, ign...

PaulaHud46

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 day 1

Fantastic to feel that this took little effort this morning ☺️ - let's see how I feel after run 2 and 3 - excited for my next run 🏃💛- this is me focusing on...

Fantastic to feel that this took little effort this morning ☺️ - let's see how I...

Nicciola

•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 🤗

Just completed week 4 run 1. So pleased that I managed to see it through! Can't believe it. Big red face though! Off for a snooze 😂

Just completed week 4 run 1. So pleased that I managed to see it through! Can't ...

Feelingfab

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Mad dogs and Irish men !

Returned from our wee break to Donegal and set out this morning on W9 r1.... (can't believe I'm saying that) After my very hilly parkrun and how difficult I...

Returned from our wee break to Donegal and set out this morning on W9 r1.... (ca...

Sarahb18

Graduate•7 years ago

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Not jumping in muddy puddles!

Week 5 run 2 completed this morning in the pouring rain and probably the most fun I've had since C25K got it's hooks into me! Up until now heavy rock music has...

Week 5 run 2 completed this morning in the pouring rain and probably the most fu...

lardofale

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

One month on......

i graduated a month ago, and have completed several 5k's including my first Parkrun at Wicksteed Park Kettering. Ran with a colleague and smashed my PB with...

i graduated a month ago, and have completed several 5k's including my first Park...

Frankel

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting from scratch... :-(

Hi Guys, Been away for a little after getting to Week 9, and then had to stop after breaking some ribs playing football. Looking at starting from scratch...

Hi Guys, Been away for a little after getting to Week 9, and then had to stop a...

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

W5R3!!! I did it!!!!

Well I didn't think I would manage it but to my surprise I did....I actually ran for 20 minutes in one go without feeling like i was going to die 👍Seriously...

Well I didn't think I would manage it but to my surprise I did....I actually ran...

Mrsh3

Graduate•7 years ago

28 Replies

Run 3 Week 6

Completed run 3 of week six today and all those hills and inclines that used to be in the way and for me were a huge obstacles are now becoming much easier to...

Completed run 3 of week six today and all those hills and inclines that used to ...

Matlins

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

My 1st 20 minutes running.. Cant bloody believe it!

So last night I achieved my 1st full 20 minutes running/shuffling what ever lol. To think back 5 weeks ago I was terrified at the thought of slogging it out...

So last night I achieved my 1st full 20 minutes running/shuffling what ever lol....

Gem0903

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 in pouring rain

I really struggled with W9R1 after a week off with a chest cold, but managed to finish. Last night was the second 30 minute run - and for the first time I was...

I really struggled with W9R1 after a week off with a chest cold, but managed to ...

Steved110

Graduate•7 years ago

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is it ok to take a week out

i'm not on the ic but feel rundown and so far have not managed any of the week seven runs, i don't waqnt to skip a week but rather delay week seven until i can...

i'm not on the ic but feel rundown and so far have not managed any of the week s...

womblejogger

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2017

W1R2

Week 3 run 1

I do 4k in 40 minutues. I want more!

Hiked a marathon!

failed w1r1, what now?

Week 5!!

I'm back ! I think

Muscle strain - four weeks off

Week 1 Run 1

Knee is hurting. Week 2 Run 2 🏃

Knee is hurting. Week 1 Run 2 🏃

Up to W6 R1

Made it now for the real challenge!

w3R3

Arrgh! Got a full set

Week3 run

Inspiration - look at what this man achieved

C25k changed my life!

W4R2 Wet and Muddy but oh so refreshing!

Week 5 day 1

Week 4 run 1 🤗

Mad dogs and Irish men !

Not jumping in muddy puddles!

One month on......

Starting from scratch... :-(

W5R3!!! I did it!!!!

Run 3 Week 6

My 1st 20 minutes running.. Cant bloody believe it!

Week 9 Run 2 in pouring rain

is it ok to take a week out

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