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Hey guys I'm running !!!!

WK5R1 it's true. I'm actually running! Who'd have thought 🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏼😁 thanks Sarah for making me believe I can

WK5R1 it's true. I'm actually running! Who'd have thought 🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏼😁 thanks S...

Jewel84

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week3 Run1 - Mr Smooth, Sleeplessness, Scratching and Crying

I was supposed to run yesterday but scalding heat here meant the only time the temperature dropped to 25 degrees was at 3 o clock this morning and as I went to...

I was supposed to run yesterday but scalding heat here meant the only time the t...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Am I the only person who enjoyed week 6?!

Just finished week 6 and it's been my favourite week so far. I've finished every run on a real high and felt like I was actually running instead of struggling...

Just finished week 6 and it's been my favourite week so far. I've finished every...

Pizzola

•7 years ago

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Newbie

Wanted to introduce myself. I am a HeadTeacher and was keen to get fit so started sometime ago doing C25K. I have amazed myself having never run before and a...

Wanted to introduce myself. I am a HeadTeacher and was keen to get fit so starte...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W2R1 done

So pleased to complete W2R1. My legs didn't like having 2 days off, they felt like lead to start with. Much better by the last couple of runs. Still all done...

So pleased to complete W2R1. My legs didn't like having 2 days off, they felt li...

Greenback-Boogie

•7 years ago

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Run, Forrest Run....

Completed my 5th Park Run with another PB ...only by 3 seconds this week but Iannoda did say a little bit each time! Ok, my time is super slow 🐢🐢🐢 but the...

Completed my 5th Park Run with another PB ...only by 3 seconds this week but Ian...

MrsShrek

•7 years ago

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Wk9r3 I did it😃😃

Just done last run of the programme kept going for 40.39 mins to do the 5k Will be continuing with my three runs a week as I am really enjoying it and I want...

Just done last run of the programme kept going for 40.39 mins to do the 5k Will ...

Babsicles

Graduate•7 years ago

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Struggling

Half way through week 3 I started getting pain in my right shin! Went to the physiotherapist and been told no running for 4 weeks while I heal. I'm completely...

Half way through week 3 I started getting pain in my right shin! Went to the phy...

Jameseley1

•7 years ago

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Hot and Sweaty

I DID IT! W1R1 in the bag! Don't think I've ever been so sweaty!!

Manby76

•7 years ago

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Cream crackered update c25k and beyond

Not a lot to say really , nearly 2 weeks since doing knee ligament or tendon so still on the i.c . Although getting better its dragging time and im getting...

Not a lot to say really , nearly 2 weeks since doing knee ligament or tendon so ...

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling a bit fraudulent.

I did my first post-grad run today, & although I opted for a change of venue, I just repeated the last 30 minute run session from the app. I know it's hot -...

I did my first post-grad run today, & although I opted for a change of venue, I ...

SunnyMummy

Graduate•7 years ago

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20 minutes!!!

I did it!!!! I ran for 20 minutes without stopping! I could cry with happiness, I honestly never thought it was possible. Onwards and upwards!

I did it!!!! I ran for 20 minutes without stopping! I could cry with happiness, ...

Determined92

•7 years ago

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Bring it on.

Looking forward to W2R1 tomorrow. 🌝

Greenback-Boogie

•7 years ago

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Beginner

Little bit nervous about my first run tomorrow. I weigh like 222lbs so think i will struggle but here goes nothing ...

Little bit nervous about my first run tomorrow. I weigh like 222lbs so think i w...

Cframe

•7 years ago

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W8R3 Colour 5k

When I started c25k 10 weeks ago (2 weeks out with ankle injury), it was with the goal of being able to run the Colour 5k today with my 12 year old son....

When I started c25k 10 weeks ago (2 weeks out with ankle injury), it was with th...

EleanorL

Graduate•7 years ago

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Phew

w3r1 did it tonight but found it hard, don't know what it was but even the 1st 90secs run was hard work, kept going though and did it

w3r1 did it tonight but found it hard, don't know what it was but even the 1st 9...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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I did it!!

Wow wow wow I've only gone and run the w5r3 20 minutes. I felt quite good till the 15 minute point, the last 5 was hard but not terrible. Can't believe that...

Wow wow wow I've only gone and run the w5r3 20 minutes. I felt quite good till t...

Malc73

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

Completed the first run of week two this evening. After having been on my feet all day helping out at the school summer fete it was very tempting to put it...

Completed the first run of week two this evening. After having been on my feet...

Sigered

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1 in the bag

I was a bit apprehensive about this one because of the step up to 90 seconds, it's an extra 50% of running each time! But I managed it ok, I deliberately set...

I was a bit apprehensive about this one because of the step up to 90 seconds, it...

Thecko

Graduate•7 years ago

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Today conspired against me

Was going to run today. Had to swim early as need practice in the reservoir (only open 2hrs at weekends and Thurs eve) as it is 2 weeks until a race. That went...

Was going to run today. Had to swim early as need practice in the reservoir (onl...

nikkiwabit

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R3 in the bag

W5R3 out of the way. I really enjoyed the run and was surprised when MJ said it was time. Looking forward to W6

W5R3 out of the way. I really enjoyed the run and was surprised when MJ said it ...

Freetown2012

•7 years ago

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Tomorrow is the day!

So I'm in the 17 stone bracket now (just) and was nearly at the 21 bracket when I started this. (That's only two stone lost but sounds way better when you say...

So I'm in the 17 stone bracket now (just) and was nearly at the 21 bracket when ...

gotalongwaytogo

Graduate•7 years ago

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The Start

I've just finished the 1s week. I've struggled a little bit mainly because I'm overweight. Haven't felt any difference yet. Hope get more motivated soon.

I've just finished the 1s week. I've struggled a little bit mainly because I'm ...

FranciscoGomes

•7 years ago

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First and last !

FYI.... my time today 41.18 , I'm happy 😊 The boy that came in first time was .... 17.17!!!!!! How on earth can that be done !!!!!

FYI.... my time today 41.18 , I'm happy 😊 The boy that came in first time was...

Sarahb18

Graduate•7 years ago

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Did it!

Happy to say that my run was a joy to complete. Found it so very helpful reading people's posts particularly when i lacked the motivation to run. Thank you...

Happy to say that my run was a joy to complete. Found it so very helpful readin...

BethLynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wife completed her first 5k race

It was 90 degrees and crazy humid by the time the race was over, but she finished her first race! She didn't want me to run with her (she was worried I'd...

It was 90 degrees and crazy humid by the time the race was over, but she finishe...

jaybro28

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Charity runs

Is it okay to sign up for a charity/fun run without expecting sponsorship? My friends are very generous but I don't feel comfortable asking them for donations...

Is it okay to sign up for a charity/fun run without expecting sponsorship? My fr...

Dpsl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Attempting to get a little fitter

I stopped running about 3 years ago for no reason other than laziness!! I had done Great North Run 4 times but now at the ripe old age of 60 struggle to run...

I stopped running about 3 years ago for no reason other than laziness!! I had do...

Steve05

•7 years ago

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Two days late but accomplished!!

Was looking for an apartment and on a work trip so didn't make it out on the day I should have, but even tho I really didn't want to this morning, I made no...

Was looking for an apartment and on a work trip so didn't make it out on the day...

Linds100

•7 years ago

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W5R2 - struggling

Hey, so i've just run W5R2 and it was a struggle, keeping going on the 2nd 8 minute run was mentally painful and the prospect of a 20 minute run next is...

Hey, so i've just run W5R2 and it was a struggle, keeping going on the 2nd 8 min...

becki1

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2017

Hey guys I'm running !!!!

Week3 Run1 - Mr Smooth, Sleeplessness, Scratching and Crying

Am I the only person who enjoyed week 6?!

Newbie

W2R1 done

Run, Forrest Run....

Wk9r3 I did it😃😃

Struggling

Hot and Sweaty

Cream crackered update c25k and beyond

Feeling a bit fraudulent.

20 minutes!!!

Bring it on.

Beginner

W8R3 Colour 5k

Phew

I did it!!

Week 2 Run 1

Week 2 Run 1 in the bag

Today conspired against me

W5R3 in the bag

Tomorrow is the day!

The Start

First and last !

Did it!

Wife completed her first 5k race

Charity runs

Attempting to get a little fitter

Two days late but accomplished!!

W5R2 - struggling

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