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W1R1 ....again!!

I really want to run a little faster. I may never reach the giddy heights of 5K in 30 minutes, but I am sure I can get a wee bit quicker, so I did W1R1 with a...

I really want to run a little faster. I may never reach the giddy heights of 5K ...

Maztink

•7 years ago

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Back after 10 day break

Well that's the definition of self conscious. I have got used to walking in my running shorts on the suburban roads near home. But today's warm up walk took me...

Well that's the definition of self conscious. I have got used to walking in my r...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Eating

Can anybody be tell me how long after eating a meal I should run? xx

Bumpsey

•7 years ago

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My new nemesis

I have found a great new route for my last 2 runs of week 3. Will have to make he most of it whilst it's dry enough though, come winter it's gonna need...

I have found a great new route for my last 2 runs of week 3. Will have to make ...

reluctantrunner76

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk9R1 complete finally!

Today was the day! I have been working towards this week since April 17th - after eating copious amounts of Easter eggs! I can't actually believe that I ran...

Today was the day! I have been working towards this week since April 17th - afte...

AngeScott

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Use those pom-poms!

As I completed W6R1 :) I think my legs reminded themselves what they are supposed to do. Lungs... Well, they are still trying to figure that out, but it's...

As I completed W6R1 :) I think my legs reminded themselves what they are suppos...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

Since last writing I've done week 1 run 2 and runs 1 and 2 of week 2 and I'm still going which is good 😊 quite enjoyed w2r1 not too sure on the 2nd one but...

Since last writing I've done week 1 run 2 and runs 1 and 2 of week 2 and I'm sti...

framp

•7 years ago

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Wk6R3

Another run bits the dust or maybe just moves the dust abut I'm going slowly. Found this run quite hard but that maybe due to an over indulgence of rose last...

Another run bits the dust or maybe just moves the dust abut I'm going slowly. Fo...

Rowville

•7 years ago

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Day 1

Im amazed at the positive feedback this community offers I would like to thank everybody who has taken the time to read my post and encouraged me to carry on I...

Im amazed at the positive feedback this community offers I would like to thank e...

Camran

•7 years ago

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Confidence growing!

Having just ran W4R1, I firstly wanted to say "OH MY GOD I ran for 5 mins straight TWICE in one session" amongst people who understand how that feels! I feel...

Having just ran W4R1, I firstly wanted to say "OH MY GOD I ran for 5 mins straig...

nickylt

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R3

Amazed I can run 25 mins in relative comfort now . I can remember at the start when the jump from 60 to 90 seconds seemed hard ....onwards!

Amazed I can run 25 mins in relative comfort now . I can remember at the start w...

Dave55

Graduate•7 years ago

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Lower abdomen cramping while running?

Hello! So I'm trying to accomplish W7D1 right now. I'm more than ready to do this, but, frustratingly, for the past couple of attempts I get about ten minutes...

Hello! So I'm trying to accomplish W7D1 right now. I'm more than ready to do thi...

mnw15

Graduate•7 years ago

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Oh dear - IC for me!

"There's no fool like an old fool!" ... that's what the saying says and I seem to have proved it. Took part in a running club handicap race last Thursday and...

"There's no fool like an old fool!" ... that's what the saying says and I seem t...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Post running podcasts.

I notice that there is lots of scope for pushing yourself that extra mile running-wise once you're done with all the podcasts; park runs, marathons, charity...

I notice that there is lots of scope for pushing yourself that extra mile runnin...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Day 1

Hi everyone, my names camran, I tried the couch to 5k programme earlier today but just failed drastically on day 1 so a bit frustrated with myself lol to say...

Hi everyone, my names camran, I tried the couch to 5k programme earlier today b...

Camran

•7 years ago

28 Replies

Week 2 run 3 completed, but...

I completed w2r3 this morning, but I don't feel ready to go on to w3. It's a real struggle (partially because there are a lot of hills around my house!), and I...

I completed w2r3 this morning, but I don't feel ready to go on to w3. It's a rea...

Reluctant_Runner74

•7 years ago

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W7R3 in the bag

Not much to report about today's run, just the joy of having completed another week. The finishing line is in view now and I can hardly believe I've come this...

Not much to report about today's run, just the joy of having completed another w...

61trying

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting out

Took me 3 attempts to finish the Wk1 R1 but I'm determined to get off the sofa! Tomorrow will be Wk1 R3. Think I'll need some proper running trainers and comfy...

Took me 3 attempts to finish the Wk1 R1 but I'm determined to get off the sofa! ...

Lazy_Daisy

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Big Thanks

Well today I went for my final run of the C25K. Due to the heat it was a tough one, but using the experience I've gained throughout this course, I managed to...

Well today I went for my final run of the C25K. Due to the heat it was a tough o...

Malc73

Graduate•7 years ago

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First run complete :)

100th time lucky? Keep on trying to start running but fail as I always push myself too much so it takes a week or more to recover so never start a habit. I am...

100th time lucky? Keep on trying to start running but fail as I always push myse...

H-a-

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Wk3 Run2

Omg... this one hurt... during the second three minute run I felt like I was hyperventilating and couldn't get my breathing under control... (lots of negatives...

Omg... this one hurt... during the second three minute run I felt like I was hyp...

Pamfloyd

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Week 2 Run 3

Hello, I've just joined the couch to 5K community. Week 2 run 3 this morning and it was lashing it down. First run in the rain and realised my running shoes...

Hello, I've just joined the couch to 5K community. Week 2 run 3 this morning and...

Neil1966

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Knees are (not) good, knees are (not) good…

Hello! I'm new to the C25K plan. I was absolutely loving it until the end of week two but I've been on the sofa since Friday morning as both my knees are...

Hello! I'm new to the C25K plan. I was absolutely loving it until the end of we...

Hidden

•7 years ago

53 Replies

Week 3 Run 1 - In the bag!!

I was not looking forward to this mornings run! Firstly because I knew I was going to have to run for longer today. Second because it's raining and raining and...

I was not looking forward to this mornings run! Firstly because I knew I was goi...

HelplessSpectator

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Fano 3 - Liverpool 7 - ignoring the new ABBA rule - Week 7 Run 2

I have to be honest with you in my last post, I lied, I said I wouldn't be back on the pista. But having had chats with Mr JCR we decided one more go at the...

I have to be honest with you in my last post, I lied, I said I wouldn't be back ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

33 Replies

Gremlins, Grebes and a Gaggle of Geese

Having moved Mr R into his rented house in Melksham yesterday, I decided to find somewhere nice for a good run this morning. Without faffing, after waving him...

Having moved Mr R into his rented house in Melksham yesterday, I decided to find...

Razouski

•7 years ago

7 Replies

WK9R1

It's a new dawn it's a new day it's a new life , and I'm feeling good 😁💪🏼🏃🏼‍♀️

It's a new dawn it's a new day it's a new life , and I'm feeling good 😁💪🏼🏃🏼...

Jewel84

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

Week 3 run 2✅

I usually run around my local park with my dog Rio but not this morning. My husband said he wanted to give C25K a go too and that he wanted to join me before...

I usually run around my local park with my dog Rio but not this morning. My husb...

Bluebell-Woods

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Too much too soon?

Good morning all, I'm new and just wanted to ask some advice please. This morning I completed the W4 D3 run. I have been pretty steady since starting on July...

Good morning all, I'm new and just wanted to ask some advice please. This mornin...

OliverJames

Graduate•7 years ago

22 Replies

W8R1 - Buzzing

The conditions were perfect this morning for me to start week 8. No rain yet, no wind for once, and nice and cool at 6am. I set off after the warm up, telling...

The conditions were perfect this morning for me to start week 8. No rain yet, no...

Nibor5

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

W1R1 ....again!!

Back after 10 day break

Eating

My new nemesis

Wk9R1 complete finally!

Use those pom-poms!

Week 2 run 2

Wk6R3

Day 1

Confidence growing!

W6R3

Lower abdomen cramping while running?

Oh dear - IC for me!

Post running podcasts.

Day 1

Week 2 run 3 completed, but...

W7R3 in the bag

Starting out

Big Thanks

First run complete :)

Wk3 Run2

Week 2 Run 3

Knees are (not) good, knees are (not) good…

Week 3 Run 1 - In the bag!!

Fano 3 - Liverpool 7 - ignoring the new ABBA rule - Week 7 Run 2

Gremlins, Grebes and a Gaggle of Geese

WK9R1

Week 3 run 2✅

Too much too soon?

W8R1 - Buzzing

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