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5K finally

I graduated on 1st Sept and since then have been floundering a bit since losing the structure of the programe. I've been running 2/3 times a week about 25/28...

I graduated on 1st Sept and since then have been floundering a bit since losing ...

A155sjd

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice on getting off the IC

Hello all! My knee and foot are getting better but they are not quite right yet. Tomorrow it will be a week since my last run and realistically, I don't think...

Hello all! My knee and foot are getting better but they are not quite right yet....

HeleneCorsa

Graduate•7 years ago

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Weekly chat 18th to the 24th September

Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's all going, Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share...

Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's all going, Some...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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Couch to 5k

Morning everyone, I'm really pleased I've found this app. I've started the couch to 5k and I'm struggling already and I'm only on the first week 😱

Morning everyone, I'm really pleased I've found this app. I've started the couc...

MrsMelia

•7 years ago

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Week five done

Just finished week five after a few weeks off due to lack of motivation. Managed to run 20 minutes with only a 30 second break so feeling very chuffed....

Just finished week five after a few weeks off due to lack of motivation. Managed...

Gillx028

•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run1

That was a hard one, I felt a little warm before starting so wasn't too surprised when I started sweating earlier than usual I was surprised on the amount of...

That was a hard one, I felt a little warm before starting so wasn't too surprise...

LeeU

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 Complete!

Well then! A triumphant fist pump at the end of a 20 minute run to celebrate because I don't care how strange I look after today! Come too far now and...

Well then! A triumphant fist pump at the end of a 20 minute run to celebrate be...

Jakezilla

•7 years ago

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Graduation run completed

Well after a two week holiday break I have finally graduated. Can't believe I actually enjoy running. Keep going everyone C25K is amazing . I feel great and...

Well after a two week holiday break I have finally graduated. Can't believe I ac...

Cornish-girl

Graduate•7 years ago

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I feel I have failed

Went out yesterday all prepared for week 5 and all I was doing is the first run, so not much difference to the previous weeks and I couldn't do it. I had been...

Went out yesterday all prepared for week 5 and all I was doing is the first run,...

Dilly9

•7 years ago

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W3R3

Still running on holiday phew it's hot feeling good hard work after bailed last night though c

Still running on holiday phew it's hot feeling good hard work after bailed last ...

Nursebeverley

•7 years ago

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Slowly, slowly....

Week 9 Run 1 completed- very slowly! I'm covering 4K so need to step it up ( or run for a longer time) to achieve the 5K. Just amazed that I can keep going for...

Week 9 Run 1 completed- very slowly! I'm covering 4K so need to step it up ( or ...

ChallengerGrandma

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 5

Hi everyone Just done wk 5 run 2. I am starting to want to go on for longer so I guess my confidence is building.i actually think I can do this Hope you are...

Hi everyone Just done wk 5 run 2. I am starting to want to go on for longer so I...

fayecheshire

•7 years ago

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Newbie!

Hi, I've not ran since primary school when I did s bit of cross country running - I loved it but never kept it up when I moved to high school. I'm 27 now and...

Hi, I've not ran since primary school when I did s bit of cross country running ...

Emmalou135

•7 years ago

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A Welcome Distraction

Since starting this program, I've found that while running is definitely benefiting my physical health, it may be benefiting my mental health even more. I've...

Since starting this program, I've found that while running is definitely benefit...

ReluctantCardio

•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

Success! The longer runs are definitely becoming more comfortable for me at this point which I'll take as a great sign of progress...Considering just 2 weeks...

Success! The longer runs are definitely becoming more comfortable for me at this...

ReluctantCardio

•7 years ago

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With him all the way

Got to the hotel tonight to find roads closed due to a half marathon. Previously this would have really pee'd me off due to hassle of parking etc etc. This...

Got to the hotel tonight to find roads closed due to a half marathon. Previously...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

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New begginer

I started last week..i did my first session of week 2 today ..slow jogs but didn't stop... Thought last week id not be able to do week two..but...i have...

I started last week..i did my first session of week 2 today ..slow jogs but didn...

Heather2974

Graduate•7 years ago

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Determined beginner at 44 yrs.

Hi, I'm a total novice runner & I'm Just about to embark on week 2 & still feeling motivated. At 44 yrs, I'm hoping to tone up, loose a bit of weight & become...

Hi, I'm a total novice runner & I'm Just about to embark on week 2 & still feeli...

Tracey73

•7 years ago

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W2 R2

I can do this..... doing ok but just read the whole program- if I'm just managing to run 90secs will I ever be able to run 30 mins? Thing is I read these...

I can do this..... doing ok but just read the whole program- if I'm just managin...

Sadiemac

•7 years ago

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A week of exercises and i am back in the swing. Mojo- found!

I deffo had mixed feelings about this run before i set off. I had to take a week out last week to try and rest my knees a little so instead i have done a full...

I deffo had mixed feelings about this run before i set off. I had to take a wee...

Runningbunny

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Reassurance needed!

Hi All, I haven't posted for a while, but I graduated in May and since then gave continued to run 3 times per week. I feel like I've got a good routine going,...

Hi All, I haven't posted for a while, but I graduated in May and since then gave...

Tracey997

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Support

Hi, i'am just on my first week, never ran before and 43 so I thought I would give it a try. Also just had my gallbladder removed and booked a holiday for next...

Hi, i'am just on my first week, never ran before and 43 so I thought I would giv...

Pudding1972

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Pace for 5k?

Just a quick question, please. If my current pace (W3R1) is 11'44"/km I would take an hour to do a ParkRun. How and when on the programme might I be able to...

Just a quick question, please. If my current pace (W3R1) is 11'44"/km I would ta...

Blitzy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running on grass or on pavement?

Having had to stop running some time ago due to painful knees, this time round i am being strict and only running on grass/tracks, no pavement / road at all -...

Having had to stop running some time ago due to painful knees, this time round i...

Antmusic

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk3 R1

Much better run today for me.... I definitely feel better running in the mornings, although I can't always do this due to my work shift patterns. I'm looking...

Much better run today for me.... I definitely feel better running in the morning...

buddie17

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yippee... W3R1 ticked off ...

Am home after signing off W3R1, it was different, the 3 minute runs were harder than I thought they would be, but I got through them and I'm looking forward to...

Am home after signing off W3R1, it was different, the 3 minute runs were harder ...

Christene

Graduate•7 years ago

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Missing my running! 😟

What a week! All of my kids have been off school ill, in various combinations, then I've gone down with a / the virus and spent all weekend back on "the...

What a week! All of my kids have been off school ill, in various combinations, ...

Blue-Jay

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Phew

Just started week6 and for some reason it was quite a struggle, managed to get through it so let's see what run2 brings 😀

Just started week6 and for some reason it was quite a struggle, managed to get t...

Tricky2836

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Final Run

So here's my story. 56 Years old PE teacher. Knew I was out of shape but did nothing for years. At the end of last year two students affected me. One said "how...

So here's my story. 56 Years old PE teacher. Knew I was out of shape but did not...

credding

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running shoes for heavy people

Just wondering if anyone had any advice about shoes for heavier people (trying to avoid knee pain). I have previously run indoor on treadmill using Adidas...

Just wondering if anyone had any advice about shoes for heavier people (trying t...

pete_be_healthy

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

5K finally

Advice on getting off the IC

Weekly chat 18th to the 24th September

Couch to 5k

Week five done

Week 7 Run1

Week 5 Complete!

Graduation run completed

I feel I have failed

W3R3

Slowly, slowly....

Wk 5

Newbie!

A Welcome Distraction

Week 7 Run 2

With him all the way

New begginer

Determined beginner at 44 yrs.

W2 R2

A week of exercises and i am back in the swing. Mojo- found!

Reassurance needed!

Support

Pace for 5k?

Running on grass or on pavement?

Wk3 R1

Yippee... W3R1 ticked off ...

Missing my running! 😟

Phew

Final Run

Running shoes for heavy people

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