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Phew.....😅

I've just completed my first c25k w1 run.....after procrastinating for far too long (about 30 years)! I'm not fit and definitely not a sporty type and am...

I've just completed my first c25k w1 run.....after procrastinating for far too l...

Ssacha

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3r1 in the bag, feeling chuffed to bits

After a reoccurrence of my dreaded foot injury plantar fasciitis, my doctor advised me to not run for a couple months and gave me lots of exercises to do to...

After a reoccurrence of my dreaded foot injury plantar fasciitis, my doctor advi...

Bluebell-Woods

•7 years ago

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A little note on our little family of forums. I know there has been a discussion about “staying and going” with regard to the forums. To be honest it had...

A little note on our little family of forums. I know there has been a discussi...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 - Completed - Healthier Choices... 🍺☕️

So I have just finished Week 2.. I must say that today's mid-afternoon run didn't feel as good as my previous 2 runs in a morning this week, so maybe I have...

So I have just finished Week 2.. I must say that today's mid-afternoon run didn'...

HelplessSpectator

•7 years ago

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9 weeks and 27 runs

9 weeks and 27 runs later I have finally achieved the lifestyle change I've worked so hard for. I am moving on to an 8 week HIIT running programme to...

9 weeks and 27 runs later I have finally achieved the lifestyle change I've work...

Freetown2012

•7 years ago

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W2R1

Defo felt it more upping to the second week, but loved it, having that 'me' time set me up for the day. 2nd run planned for Tuesday 😀

Defo felt it more upping to the second week, but loved it, having that 'me' time...

Sammo70

•7 years ago

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Spoke too soon.

I was Mr Smug this morning feeling pretty good after yesterday's w3 d3 so much so I took the dog for a leisurely 6k walk and about half way round got a sore,...

I was Mr Smug this morning feeling pretty good after yesterday's w3 d3 so much s...

Hidden

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Apple shaped newbie

Hello, I am nearly and the end of week one. I would like some advice on maybe adding strength work outs to my "rest day". My second run was actually slightly...

Hello, I am nearly and the end of week one. I would like some advice on maybe ad...

Lauraw84

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 ✅

I'm still as fast as a snail but enjoying that I can manage to run longer and recover quicker. Mentally so much stronger. All good 😊

I'm still as fast as a snail but enjoying that I can manage to run longer and re...

Feelingfab

•7 years ago

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Progress after C25k

I "ran", well actually walked most of my first C25K on the 23rd April this year. After watching the Mind over Marathon documentary on the BBC, I was motivated...

I "ran", well actually walked most of my first C25K on the 23rd April this year....

EleanorL

Graduate•7 years ago

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Well, would you believe it!

I went and had gait analysis on Friday and after the fitting had to run up and down the Main Street in Cardiff. Did I feel silly! Anyway, after buying the...

I went and had gait analysis on Friday and after the fitting had to run up and d...

61trying

Graduate•7 years ago

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65 + Never been a runner

I have just been prompted by the "the system" that although I have posted I have not introduced myself yet. I am am just about to start week 9, its only...

I have just been prompted by the "the system" that although I have posted I have...

SloeMike

•7 years ago

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Help??

Do you run every other day?? Or once you have done 3 runs that week stop until next week??

Do you run every other day?? Or once you have done 3 runs that week stop until ...

Chelleby78

•7 years ago

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Started!

Week 1, Day 1, this morning. Have never liked running but determined to see this through.

Week 1, Day 1, this morning. Have never liked running but determined to see this...

Lizzy_D

•7 years ago

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Reliving the dream

I've been reading posts since I started this about 8 weeks ago, and they are what got me out of bed and completing W5 run 2 this morning . I'm female, 60 on...

I've been reading posts since I started this about 8 weeks ago, and they are wha...

Cheeks

•7 years ago

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Bad day!

w7r1, got up this morning with a banging headache but decided to go anyway. Mistake! Did the run but every step jarred through my head but as I'd started I was...

w7r1, got up this morning with a banging headache but decided to go anyway. Mist...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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Finally got to 5k!

Yes, 3 weeks after graduation and numerous awful attempts and dodgy distance measurements but with the help of husbands sports watch gizmo thingy I have...

Yes, 3 weeks after graduation and numerous awful attempts and dodgy distance mea...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W9 R 3. Done. Yessssssss 😀😀

It's here 8 weeks and 3 days since I started and I feel amazing . The last 3 runs have been a lot easier than I had ever thought possible this program really...

It's here 8 weeks and 3 days since I started and I feel amazing . The last 3 ru...

Footydad

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2 R2

Can't say that I really enjoyed that, but it's done and I'm glad it's over. I hope I enjoy run 3 - on the more positive side I was feeling really energised...

Can't say that I really enjoyed that, but it's done and I'm glad it's over. I h...

Kmh1970

•7 years ago

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Back on the C25K wagon and it feels great!

I completed my first run of week 2 this morning!! I had to take a break for just over a week due to a nasty sore throat and feeling run down. This was just...

I completed my first run of week 2 this morning!! I had to take a break for ju...

LanaDelRayofSunshine

•7 years ago

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w6R3

Yay!! I just ran for 25 minutes. It wasn't too bad. Better than all the stopping and starting earlier in the week. That's it, there's no going back now. 25 min...

Yay!! I just ran for 25 minutes. It wasn't too bad. Better than all the stopping...

louisep76

Graduate•7 years ago

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Parkruns - the most amazing INCLUSIVE voluntary movement for walkers and runners alike

Whilst I'm officially a graduate, as many of you know, running for 5k - and even for 30 minutes - is still something that frequently eludes me. I am not an...

Whilst I'm officially a graduate, as many of you know, running for 5k - and even...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

For those who like to listen to the spoken word while running

This was on yesterday: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0902g4w It is about running marathons, but the presenter started out with C25K and the programme...

This was on yesterday: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0902g4w It is about run...

Dpsl

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R3 completed! I've graduated!! 🏃😃

I've done it! Very hot morning to run but I did it! 🏃😊☀️ Couch to 5k was more than running to me, I'd tried twice before and not got the the end but this...

I've done it! Very hot morning to run but I did it! 🏃😊☀️ Couch to 5k was mor...

JoWillRun

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Run

Just finished run 1 week 1 feel better than I thought I would !! Surprised myself really.Cant wait for Tuesday.

Just finished run 1 week 1 feel better than I thought I would !! Surprised mysel...

2912

•7 years ago

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Overtaken by a man in a bikini - Week 7 Run 1

Bing bong, this is your captain speaking, welcome to Bologna where the local time is 6.15pm and the outside temperature is 39 degrees. An audible gasp went...

Bing bong, this is your captain speaking, welcome to Bologna where the local tim...

Hidden

•7 years ago

50 Replies

Injured my lower back

I was brushing my dog yesterday, she's a Setter, so quite strong. She had a lot of matted fur that I couldn't do anything with, so I had to cut it out, which...

I was brushing my dog yesterday, she's a Setter, so quite strong. She had a lot ...

Reluctant_Runner74

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Fabbarooney W4 : R3 Done

Well, who would have guessed that medium 😂 sized me (could be a lot slimmer), 😂😂 has completed wk 4? I was going to pull out on Fri eve, as I had my Mum's...

Well, who would have guessed that medium 😂 sized me (could be a lot slimmer), �...

quirkybee

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yey!

Thought I'd have to have 4 days off but I crept out of the house this morning while everyone was still sleeping and did W4R3...it actually wasn't as bad as I...

Thought I'd have to have 4 days off but I crept out of the house this morning wh...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

13 Replies

W6R3

Well, look what 25 minutes running has done to me! I was only 18 before I set off! Now I feel at least 30! lol W6R3 sorted and packed away.

Well, look what 25 minutes running has done to me! I was only 18 before I set of...

Greenback-Boogie

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Phew.....😅

W3r1 in the bag, feeling chuffed to bits

Our family of forums, you are welcome to join any or all for as long as you like.

Week 2 - Completed - Healthier Choices... 🍺☕️

9 weeks and 27 runs

W2R1

Spoke too soon.

Apple shaped newbie

Week 6 run 2 ✅

Progress after C25k

Well, would you believe it!

65 + Never been a runner

Help??

Started!

Reliving the dream

Bad day!

Finally got to 5k!

W9 R 3. Done. Yessssssss 😀😀

W2 R2

Back on the C25K wagon and it feels great!

w6R3

Parkruns - the most amazing INCLUSIVE voluntary movement for walkers and runners alike

For those who like to listen to the spoken word while running

W9R3 completed! I've graduated!! 🏃😃

Run

Overtaken by a man in a bikini - Week 7 Run 1

Injured my lower back

Fabbarooney W4 : R3 Done

Yey!

W6R3

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