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Goosebumps

That's me just back from run 1 of week 3. My heart was pounding and I had sweat on my face but running for the 3 minute spell listening to Insomnia gave me...

That's me just back from run 1 of week 3. My heart was pounding and I had sweat...

reluctantrunner76

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5 Run 2 - Legs gave up!

Have been bumbling along fairly well until now - W5 run 1 was OK, I surprised myself by being able to do it first time. However, Run 2 was a disaster (well...

Have been bumbling along fairly well until now - W5 run 1 was OK, I surprised my...

AJ2804

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3, day 2, done ✔

Well it was our week 3, day 2 last night, noticed I didn't call it a run, it's still just a geriatric shuffle. Once again the rain clouds parted and the day...

Well it was our week 3, day 2 last night, noticed I didn't call it a run, it's s...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Just a little update

For those who read my post yesterday , i have woken to no pain at all!! Just taken the pooch for a walk and i feel better now than i have in a long long time....

For those who read my post yesterday , i have woken to no pain at all!! Just tak...

K311y33

Graduate•7 years ago

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Still some distance to cover - end of week 2.

I was feeling all pleased with myself for getting to the end of week 2 so I decided to measure out the distance my route actually covers. Oh dear! It's only...

I was feeling all pleased with myself for getting to the end of week 2 so I deci...

Beck1970

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2 R2 - Mixed things up!! So much to discuss...

So again I went on a morning run and I have loved it!!! 😁 Sun was shining blue sky what a day it's going to be.. Today I mixed things up firstly by changing...

So again I went on a morning run and I have loved it!!! 😁 Sun was shining blue ...

HelplessSpectator

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Hi all

New to forum. Just completed Week 7. Looking forward to completing C25K now. Feeling good!

New to forum. Just completed Week 7. Looking forward to completing C25K now. Fee...

Catherine2255

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1, Run 1 done

Done my first run. My OH is a parkrun ED and I volunteer regularly - felt like I should put my money where my mouth is when cheering others on and crack on....

Done my first run. My OH is a parkrun ED and I volunteer regularly - felt like...

Katman21

•7 years ago

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Running Outdoors vs Indoors

Hi all, I'm new, just joined up yesterday and I'm on W3 R2. I was curious how many of you run indoors or outdoors and what you think the benefits are? So far...

Hi all, I'm new, just joined up yesterday and I'm on W3 R2. I was curious how ma...

Pseud0nym

•7 years ago

34 Replies

The land of the hidden fluoros - Week 6 Run 3

The alarm went off early. I woke to the dulcet tones of Mamma Mia. Running kit all set out, get changed, brush teeth, have customary glass of water and then...

The alarm went off early. I woke to the dulcet tones of Mamma Mia. Running kit a...

Hidden

•7 years ago

44 Replies

Week 2 run 1

So here I am crashed on the sofa again feeling really pleased with myself. I think I'm going to manage week 2 - not easily mind! I said to my son "yay I did...

So here I am crashed on the sofa again feeling really pleased with myself. I th...

Kmh1970

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Plodding on...

Hey all, Posted on here a couple of weeks ago, that i was restarting the programme after getting up to week 7, then breaking my ribs playing football... Just...

Hey all, Posted on here a couple of weeks ago, that i was restarting the progra...

Hidden

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Setback after week 7

Hi all, I’ve been following the forums on here for a while and have to say it’s very inspiring to hear everyone's stories – so thank you so much for picking me...

Hi all, I’ve been following the forums on here for a while and have to say it’s ...

kattriesrunning

•7 years ago

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Week 1 done :)

Just finished W1 - was not confident that I would be able to finish it.. it was adequately challenging. Best of luck to all..

Just finished W1 - was not confident that I would be able to finish it.. it was ...

NJ2014

•7 years ago

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Keep going!

Keep going. I'm into W4 and definitely finding it much easier than when I started.

Keep going. I'm into W4 and definitely finding it much easier than when I starte...

boblit

•7 years ago

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Week 1 done 😊

So I've made it passed week 1 not sure what to expect in week 2 but hopefully I'm at a stage I can do this! Hope everyone doing well 🏃

So I've made it passed week 1 not sure what to expect in week 2 but hopefully I'...

sczoo26

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Week 7 Complete

This morning's run was the first time it actually crossed my mind that I might not finish a run. My thighs were aching and I felt very sluggish, possibly due...

This morning's run was the first time it actually crossed my mind that I might n...

PaulaHud46

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 done - Getting close to the end, will a beer festival trip me up?!

Hi gang! I've said several times already that I'm continually amazed by this programme. Before I began it way back in June I printed out a sheet with the 9...

Hi gang! I've said several times already that I'm continually amazed by this pro...

lardofale

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

All ready for Week 9

Well I only went and finished week 8 this morning. So proud of myself , I cant quite believe I've gone from feeling ashamed I couldn't keep up with some...

Well I only went and finished week 8 this morning. So proud of myself , I cant ...

acheymakey

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

New kit helped!

I had read lots about gait assessments on this forum and although I haven't been suffering any unexpected aches and pains, thought I should look into it. I...

I had read lots about gait assessments on this forum and although I haven't been...

Reluctance2wayoflife

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

W6R2

In the bag, just saying that's all 😊

Greenback-Boogie

•7 years ago

5 Replies

C25K and my progression

What can I say, I can't recommend this app enough to people. Back in January I was nearly 16 stone at 5ft 8". Not huge but borderline obese. At first I...

What can I say, I can't recommend this app enough to people. Back in January I w...

monty2000

•7 years ago

10 Replies

An Officially Awesome Graduate

Awake early this morning so, given light winds and gorgeous sunshine, I decided to go for it - and I Did It! W9R3 - tick. 30 minutes, 3.78K. Thanks to...

Awake early this morning so, given light winds and gorgeous sunshine, I decided ...

sheps

Graduate•7 years ago

21 Replies

I finally did it!!

I'm officially a graduate!! I thought it would never happen!! Feeling rather proud right now!!

I'm officially a graduate!! I thought it would never happen!! Feeling rather pro...

Njfarrell

•7 years ago

8 Replies

W5r3

Had not twigged what w5r3 was about until joining this forum out of curiosity yesterday...now I'm really nervous. Have found the stready progression ok so...

Had not twigged what w5r3 was about until joining this forum out of curiosity ye...

houedic

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Brooks Run Signature Tour

Anyone else going to one of these events? I have an analysis booked at 0930 this Saturday at the Birmingham event plus a ticket for general admission so I get...

Anyone else going to one of these events? I have an analysis booked at 0930 this...

SteffieLouG

•7 years ago

3 Replies

It's been my birthday today & ...

It's been my birthday today & after my W4R2 yesterday my knees were aching a bit this morning but I've been to Whitby & had along walk around & done the steps...

It's been my birthday today & after my W4R2 yesterday my knees were aching a bit...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

13 Replies

Week 1 Run 4

Hi All my first post Started C25K on Sat, have decided to try get extra run in a week, so days are Saturday/Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday Tonight definitely felt a...

Hi All my first post Started C25K on Sat, have decided to try get extra run in a...

Sammo70

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Out of the blue...

Hello, my first post. Half way through my run this evening, I was suddenly slapped across my backside by a passing cyclist. I was too stunned (and too tired)...

Hello, my first post. Half way through my run this evening, I was suddenly slap...

88biscuit

•7 years ago

26 Replies

W3R2

So have been at this for 3 weeks now and today my knees are a bit sore. I'm a total running novice so I'm now worried I've overdone it and need to stop. It's...

So have been at this for 3 weeks now and today my knees are a bit sore. I'm a to...

MrsSmig

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Goosebumps

W5 Run 2 - Legs gave up!

Week 3, day 2, done ✔

Just a little update

Still some distance to cover - end of week 2.

W2 R2 - Mixed things up!! So much to discuss...

Hi all

Week 1, Run 1 done

Running Outdoors vs Indoors

The land of the hidden fluoros - Week 6 Run 3

Week 2 run 1

Plodding on...

Setback after week 7

Week 1 done :)

Keep going!

Week 1 done 😊

Week 7 Complete

Week 8 done - Getting close to the end, will a beer festival trip me up?!

All ready for Week 9

New kit helped!

W6R2

C25K and my progression

An Officially Awesome Graduate

I finally did it!!

W5r3

Brooks Run Signature Tour

It's been my birthday today & ...

Week 1 Run 4

Out of the blue...

W3R2

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