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Dear Journey......

It has been one week since graduation. Having continued with my 3x30 minute runs I have downloaded the stepping stones podcasts. Now I am finding that my...

It has been one week since graduation. Having continued with my 3x30 minute run...

charthedreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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Good advice

This just came up on my timeline in Facebook - some good advice (esp like the bit about running on clouds)...

This just came up on my timeline in Facebook - some good advice (esp like the bi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Surprised myself😬

A Tad wet from the Rain but can't believe I managed to push past week 2 at last and Run W3R1 in the wind and rain 😊 All be it silently in my head screaming at...

A Tad wet from the Rain but can't believe I managed to push past week 2 at last ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W7R1 - I overtook Slugs & snails 🐌

Up before work this morning for this one, as yesterday was a complete wash out, after slight struggles with W6r3, the gremlins were starting to emerge about...

Up before work this morning for this one, as yesterday was a complete wash out, ...

Runningraspberrydiva

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling confused 🤔

So today i went out ready to do w6r1. I dont listen to the podcasts , only for the fact i wasnt aware of them when i started , i use zenlabs app , i have...

So today i went out ready to do w6r1. I dont listen to the podcasts , only for t...

K311y33

Graduate•7 years ago

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Technology is great !! (Garmin Forerunner 235)

Bought myself a Garmin Forerunner 235 - wonderful piece of wearable technology - a lot, lot better than any of my previous Fitbits. I decided at the end of...

Bought myself a Garmin Forerunner 235 - wonderful piece of wearable technology -...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W4R3 - achievements and promises

Hello everyone! I saw that the title "laziest woman in the world" was claimed by someone already, but I'm sure I'm a front "runner" for that one ... and yet...

Hello everyone! I saw that the title "laziest woman in the world" was claimed by...

icklegui

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Just completed w4 r1 and cannot believe I can run for 5 minutes (and I did it twice!). Loving this!

Just completed w4 r1 and cannot believe I can run for 5 minutes (and I did it tw...

Hellcat80

•7 years ago

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This graduate wants to say THANK YOU!

I have just done W9R3, and I'm absolutely delighted! Thank you to all of you who post, I'm so grateful to you for your words of encouragement, your positivity...

I have just done W9R3, and I'm absolutely delighted! Thank you to all of you wh...

SillySal

Graduate•7 years ago

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App

Does anyone know any apps that will work out a route for me?

eastp99

•7 years ago

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Can't wait to begin

I'm going out running tonight don't know what really to expect as this is my first day. I don't know if I've got enough stamina??

I'm going out running tonight don't know what really to expect as this is my fir...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Rinse and repeat w6 r1 (for the 3rd time)

Well repeated run 3 again on my own (hubby recovering from poorly arm) and I did it. I loved it and 1st time running in the rain. Sooo next one x2 10 min...

Well repeated run 3 again on my own (hubby recovering from poorly arm) and I did...

Cazza73

•7 years ago

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W1 R1

Well I've made a start! I've got say, it was rather more challenging than I expected, with the middle section (slightly uphill) being the worst part! I've...

Well I've made a start! I've got say, it was rather more challenging than I exp...

JaneM21

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1R2

Well I had to have a good talk to myself to get me going today but I took all your good advice and slowed down. Felt a bit like the granny shuffle I am sure...

Well I had to have a good talk to myself to get me going today but I took all y...

grannystella

•7 years ago

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W8R2 done, now goodbye England, I'm off to find the sun!

So I ran down the stairs at 6.45 this morning (despite it being school holidays) full of enthusiasm (well pretending to be) and said to the hubby "right, I've...

So I ran down the stairs at 6.45 this morning (despite it being school holidays)...

PaulaHud46

Graduate•7 years ago

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What other exercise do you do?

I'm curious what other exercise people here might do? I do body combat classes and hiking in addition to C25K, though I admit I'm having trouble fitting...

I'm curious what other exercise people here might do? I do body combat classes a...

Pseud0nym

•7 years ago

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Do anybody ever..........

Quietly swear when their coach says are you ready for your next run and go😂😂😂

Debbie698

•7 years ago

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Week 5 done! Hurrah!

If it hadn't been for people on here telling me I could do W5 R3 the I would not have had the nerve to try it. But I did, and managed to do it first time. I...

If it hadn't been for people on here telling me I could do W5 R3 the I would not...

AJ2804

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R3 - holiday break?

I'm feeling veery pleased with myself having run longer in this run than I've managed in my whole life! Now the problem is I'm on holiday for two weeks where...

I'm feeling veery pleased with myself having run longer in this run than I've ma...

Lazymeg

•7 years ago

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Week 2

In the 💼👊😃👍🏃🏼‍♀️

Chelleby78

•7 years ago

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Go me 💪🏼

I was doing W1R2 this morning and I felt so good after completing it, I done it again and felt even better after the two sessions. Something I never thought...

I was doing W1R2 this morning and I felt so good after completing it, I done it ...

rebeccaxx

•7 years ago

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W6R3

When progressing through the program i am wondering how other people gauge the distance run. I have been using runkeeper app in conjunction with the c25k. Any...

When progressing through the program i am wondering how other people gauge the d...

davidberesford85

•7 years ago

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What happened to summer? W7R2

Where the heck has summer gone?! Sorry rant over. Had a bit of a stomach bug yesterday but slept reasonably well so made the decision to give it a go this...

Where the heck has summer gone?! Sorry rant over. Had a bit of a stomach bug yes...

bareliz

•7 years ago

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One from FB for those rain haters.

It made me laugh 😁

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 5 - Run 1 and beyond!

Morning runners! Completed Week 5 Run 1 last night, and noticed i was up to 4.3km at the end of the running section, so took a couple of minute walk, and...

Morning runners! Completed Week 5 Run 1 last night, and noticed i was up to 4.3...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Running has strengthened my mental discipline.

As I have said a few times on here, running has drawn out a certain amount of mental discipline that is pretty lacking in other areas of my life. Two examples,...

As I have said a few times on here, running has drawn out a certain amount of me...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Foam roller

I've read a number of posts about using a foam roller. Would like advice please on what it is and where to get one. I've looked at amazon but am boggled by...

I've read a number of posts about using a foam roller. Would like advice please...

61trying

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduate badge

Hi guys I know I've seen if before , but can't remember how to get link to graduate badge- could anyone post me the link. Week 9 r3 completed yesterday I...

Hi guys I know I've seen if before , but can't remember how to get link to gradu...

Jules4

Graduate•7 years ago

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Not feeling great. Stretching?

So after My first run yesterday, I 've woken up and remember why my fitness attempts always fail. My legs and back and various other muscles ache quite a bit...

So after My first run yesterday, I 've woken up and remember why my fitness atte...

H-a-

•7 years ago

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Geriatric newbie!

Good morning all! I'm about to start this running lark, having bought all of the kit yesterday. 2 questions: It's grey, damp and miserable out there at the...

Good morning all! I'm about to start this running lark, having bought all of the...

JaneM21

Graduate•7 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Dear Journey......

Good advice

Surprised myself😬

W7R1 - I overtook Slugs & snails 🐌

Feeling confused 🤔

Technology is great !! (Garmin Forerunner 235)

W4R3 - achievements and promises

Week 4 run 1

This graduate wants to say THANK YOU!

App

Can't wait to begin

Rinse and repeat w6 r1 (for the 3rd time)

W1 R1

W1R2

W8R2 done, now goodbye England, I'm off to find the sun!

What other exercise do you do?

Do anybody ever..........

Week 5 done! Hurrah!

W5R3 - holiday break?

Week 2

Go me 💪🏼

W6R3

What happened to summer? W7R2

One from FB for those rain haters.

Week 5 - Run 1 and beyond!

Running has strengthened my mental discipline.

Foam roller

Graduate badge

Not feeling great. Stretching?

Geriatric newbie!

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