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W2R2 done not going to lie, that was a killer in operated leg shin!

Not out of breath that bad at all. Limitation seems to be left shin, gets very tight on second to last stint, ok when stop running but as soon as into last...

Not out of breath that bad at all. Limitation seems to be left shin, gets very ...

Mrmreeves

•7 years ago

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WK 7 : RUN 3 - HOW TOUGH CAN IT BE? 🤔

Hey my little joggers 😂 Well, it was a statutory holiday with work for the August bank holiday, so after a painful visit to the dentist, chores carried out in...

Hey my little joggers 😂 Well, it was a statutory holiday with work for the Augu...

quirkybee

Graduate•7 years ago

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Additional apps for tracking

Hi all, Newbie here! I've just started the app and am looking for a tracker to use alongside. I've tried Runkeeper but I live in Spain and it doesn't seem to...

Hi all, Newbie here! I've just started the app and am looking for a tracker to ...

Wingie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just looked at W3

I have W3 R1 tomorrow and I just looked at it. 3 minutes? How on earth am I going to run for 3 minutes?!!

I have W3 R1 tomorrow and I just looked at it. 3 minutes? How on earth am I goin...

gimmehopejoanna

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Well that was an interesting experience! I enjoyed the run- kind of... it took some mental effort to focus on anything but how I was feeling and the fact I was...

Well that was an interesting experience! I enjoyed the run- kind of... it took s...

LouIselsqy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Strength and flex first time

Well, day two and due to schedules I did yoga before doing S&F for first time in the lounge. Boyf joined in - no trees or benches and hardly anywhere to walk....

Well, day two and due to schedules I did yoga before doing S&F for first time in...

lostgirl76

•7 years ago

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51 and feeling great

Week 8 run 2 did not face plant into tarmac this time instead i did a steady 28 minute run of which i am so proud and feel ace thanks for all the support guys...

Week 8 run 2 did not face plant into tarmac this time instead i did a steady 28...

Joolz66

•7 years ago

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Getting better.

I began the couch to 5k way back in june, I've done 4-5 park runs and now I've worked out my pace, been looking at longer distances. Age 31, not ran until June...

I began the couch to 5k way back in june, I've done 4-5 park runs and now I've w...

Roadie985

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3...again!!

I did it!!!!!!! 20 minutes without stopping 😁😁😁😁😁😁😀 for the last five minutes, I was absolutely exhausted, and was channelling Dory ("Just keep...

I did it!!!!!!! 20 minutes without stopping 😁😁😁😁😁😁😀 for the last five min...

Reluctant_Runner74

•7 years ago

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Taking it too slowly?

I repeated week 1 three times. Am I being overly cautious? I've been out tonight and done W2R1 but I was that puffed I can't even imagine doing week 3 yet....

I repeated week 1 three times. Am I being overly cautious? I've been out tonigh...

Rollydolly140

•7 years ago

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Traveling

I started couch to 5K end of last week. I'm currently traveling as well so it will be interesting if I keep this up!

I started couch to 5K end of last week. I'm currently traveling as well so it wi...

Wellse

•7 years ago

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Treadmill?

I have just started week 3 and am amazed at how quickky i have gone from just about running for 1 minute to managing 3! I run in the park after work but soon...

I have just started week 3 and am amazed at how quickky i have gone from just a...

Wendywill

•7 years ago

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Week 1 Day 3

Hi again everyone :) So this evening I went out for my 3rd walk/run. It was tough because it's quite a humid evening here in this part of the Netherlands, but...

Hi again everyone :) So this evening I went out for my 3rd walk/run. It was toug...

nijntjeruns

•7 years ago

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Weigh day!

Wow! After 1 week using this app I have lost 2.5lb after being stuck at the same weight for a while. Really chuffed! ❤️🙌🙌

Wow! After 1 week using this app I have lost 2.5lb after being stuck at the same...

runtastic

•7 years ago

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Who'd have thought it...

First time I've posted, love reading the inspiring journeys we're all on. I have just completed Wk6 run1. I'm still gobsmacked that I launch from walk to run...

First time I've posted, love reading the inspiring journeys we're all on. I have...

Chilled28

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 2 session 1 again

So at the weekend tried to start wk 2 and after my walk day before it did not go well. Tonight went out again and boom it was great even ventured on the...

So at the weekend tried to start wk 2 and after my walk day before it did not go...

nedsmithy

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

All my faith in my running ability is fully restored, that was the best run so far, after the disappointment of the last run I feel amazing and really...

All my faith in my running ability is fully restored, that was the best run so ...

Martin_Rose

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 done.. eventually!

Manage to complete week 5, slowly but did the whole 20. Two/three weeks behind due to illness & looking like I have reverse measles (pink face white...

Manage to complete week 5, slowly but did the whole 20. Two/three weeks behind d...

KaronaB

•7 years ago

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End of one week, beginning of another.

Hi all, I am due to run WK3R3 on Thursday which will complete the WK3 runs. After this do I still rest for one day and begin WK4 on Saturday or leave it to...

Hi all, I am due to run WK3R3 on Thursday which will complete the WK3 runs. Afte...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

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Where are the podcasts?

I promise not to suddenly start posting every five minutes, but I really can't find the pod casts! I ended up downloading some other c25k app, which was fine....

I promise not to suddenly start posting every five minutes, but I really can't f...

RunningRosie

•7 years ago

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Didn't wait for him

DH promised to come to the park with me (opposite our house) and start Week 2 with me, yesterday. But he got involved in a fight with the printer, which took...

DH promised to come to the park with me (opposite our house) and start Week 2 wi...

grumpydaisy

•7 years ago

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Tuesday trot

Went for a slow 2 mile trot this evening with running gal pal. Got an enormous thumbs up and grin from a bloke running the other way. Nice. Took my mind off my...

Went for a slow 2 mile trot this evening with running gal pal. Got an enormous t...

SlowWorm2016

Graduate•7 years ago

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joanneelaine75

•7 years ago

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Wk6 run 1 done ✅

Ok so I took notice of all the posts that said this one was a toughie. I did it but the second run felt a bit of a struggle legs feeling tired. But done and...

Ok so I took notice of all the posts that said this one was a toughie. I did it...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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Third run complete

Wow oh wow my shins and calves hurt more than the second run why felt like giving up but I didn't ......

Wow oh wow my shins and calves hurt more than the second run why felt like givin...

joanneelaine75

•7 years ago

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Week1 run3 completed

Finally completed week1. Accomplished first step more 8 to go hope it would go smooth. Looking fordward for week 2. It looks a little bit difficuly lets see.

Finally completed week1. Accomplished first step more 8 to go hope it would go s...

Shantanu5792

•7 years ago

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Restarting C25k

Hi!! I am restarting C25k with more defined goals and a buddy (DH). I made it half way through the program before but at that time my only aim was to make it...

Hi!! I am restarting C25k with more defined goals and a buddy (DH). I made it ha...

Urba

•7 years ago

1 Reply

I've hurt my back!

I was aiming to do last run of week 4 and was looking forward to it. But I've hurt my back. Can I take pain killers and run anyway? Or leave it a day or 2. It...

I was aiming to do last run of week 4 and was looking forward to it. But I've hu...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W3R2-blooming heck😬

I could actually talk when I got back home today - unbelievable😱

Debbie698

•7 years ago

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2nd time for C25K

I did the C25k about 3 years ago and managed to get to run for around the 20 minute mark then for some reason in the middle of it (I have no idea why) I just...

I did the C25k about 3 years ago and managed to get to run for around the 20 min...

francesanna

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

W2R2 done not going to lie, that was a killer in operated leg shin!

WK 7 : RUN 3 - HOW TOUGH CAN IT BE? 🤔

Additional apps for tracking

Just looked at W3

Week 5 Run 1

Strength and flex first time

51 and feeling great

Getting better.

Week 5 Run 3...again!!

Taking it too slowly?

Traveling

Treadmill?

Week 1 Day 3

Weigh day!

Who'd have thought it...

Wk 2 session 1 again

Week 6 run 2

Week 5 done.. eventually!

End of one week, beginning of another.

Where are the podcasts?

Didn't wait for him

Tuesday trot

Recommendations

Wk6 run 1 done ✅

Third run complete

Week1 run3 completed

Restarting C25k

I've hurt my back!

W3R2-blooming heck😬

2nd time for C25K

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