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Week 4 Run 1

Ahhh! Just did it but boy my lungs felt like exploding 😬 I'm sure I don't run properly but having used to run 10ks over 10 years ago and before knee surgery...

Ahhh! Just did it but boy my lungs felt like exploding 😬 I'm sure I don't run ...

LegalLorna

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk7r2 in the pouring rain and it was fab!

I did my first run in the rain today which is remarkable really as I live in Yorkshire! I like to run in the morni vs so had bought a bright yellow waterproof...

I did my first run in the rain today which is remarkable really as I live in Yor...

ShashHR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 day 1 yeah!!!!

Well can't believe I have done this. Won't say it was easy. On my way to the park I kept saying to myself "do week 1 again, you will never manage week 2". But...

Well can't believe I have done this. Won't say it was easy. On my way to the pa...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Rest day

Don't you just love 'em 😎

Angela962

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 Done!

and I am really beginning to enjoy running! amazing :)) the advice from coach Michael Johnson to keep the head level and not bobbing up and down has made a...

and I am really beginning to enjoy running! amazing :)) the advice from coach Mi...

Lizzy_D

•7 years ago

1 Reply

First time I've failed😢

W4R1 £100 pair of new trainers knees hurting, dropped my phone on the treadmill, first time I've given up Very despondent.... Then, ten mins later, I have...

W4R1 £100 pair of new trainers knees hurting, dropped my phone on the treadmill...

Dibblet

•7 years ago

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Week 7, run 1. A pb.... BUT...

.....at what point do I switch on my fitbit? 😂 I've been switching it on at the start of the warm up and off at the end of the 5 min cool down. So that's...

.....at what point do I switch on my fitbit? 😂 I've been switching it on at th...

Sillyyak13

Graduate•7 years ago

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When will it "grip" me?

Week 4 now, run 2 today. Hubby has been doing 5k easily & happily for about a year (in 25mins)- that's my eventual aim but.......when does enjoyment start? Or...

Week 4 now, run 2 today. Hubby has been doing 5k easily & happily for about a ye...

Jaxxf

•7 years ago

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Week 1 in progress!

Hi there, I'm completely new to this running lark. But at age 42, in the middle of divorce (my fault), struggling with depression and constantly tired due to...

Hi there, I'm completely new to this running lark. But at age 42, in the middle...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 1 Day 2 Drowned Rat

Well just completed 2nd run, face beetroot, lungs burning and soaked to the skin.... but.... feeling good!! 😎. I think I could do with some clothing advice...

Well just completed 2nd run, face beetroot, lungs burning and soaked to the skin...

buddie17

Graduate•7 years ago

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Very very emotional run today in Sunny paxos

Wow wow wow - I only went and did it ........ got up very early walked 10mins up the hill at speed ( advice from experienced runner staying in our resort )...

Wow wow wow - I only went and did it ........ got up very early walked 10mins up...

Wannabefit19

Graduate•7 years ago

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Grrrrrr

Had to sack my run half way through this morning😰😰couldn't see for the rain and I thought my kagoul was waterproof and it isn't so I was like something that...

Had to sack my run half way through this morning😰😰couldn't see for the rain an...

Debbie698

•7 years ago

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Week three run 1

Just finished wk3 run 1 and have to say I did nt find it too bad and finished the sesssion faster than normal ?? Am I doing something wrong as I feel I should...

Just finished wk3 run 1 and have to say I did nt find it too bad and finished th...

Bunyolaswife

•7 years ago

11 Replies

5k success

After graduating from the programme I've really enjoyed progressing through the subsequent podcasts to improve stamina and speed. I completed my second Great...

After graduating from the programme I've really enjoyed progressing through the ...

kesmcg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Transylvania run 2

Inspired by you all, I jumped out of bed (unheard of for me!) and went for a run at 7.30. I thought I would try to track distance on map my run but the robot...

Inspired by you all, I jumped out of bed (unheard of for me!) and went for a run...

Jododds

•7 years ago

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Raindrops keep falling on my...graduation!!!

Yay - I did it!!!! Completed W9 R3 this morning in the rain - can't say I loved it but by gum I'm proud of myself! My lovely husband was waiting on the...

Yay - I did it!!!! Completed W9 R3 this morning in the rain - can't say I loved ...

belonger

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1, ish

I've just started a new job, and so I haven't been able to go for a run since Tuesday :( it was really hard, and I couldn't make it through the 8 minute run. I...

I've just started a new job, and so I haven't been able to go for a run since Tu...

Reluctant_Runner74

•7 years ago

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Went out and tried Week 3

I went out and tried week 3, first 90 seconds ok, then came the 3 minutes and burst into tears, although I carried on ... I was glad to commence the walk part...

I went out and tried week 3, first 90 seconds ok, then came the 3 minutes and bu...

heledw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Music to run with

I am on week 4 of Couch to 5k. With longer runs I need music to listen to. Any recommendations for good running playlists?

I am on week 4 of Couch to 5k. With longer runs I need music to listen to. Any...

Gchurchlow

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Running naked

I read so many posts regarding play lists, what's the best headphones, motivational tunes etc, it all sends shivers down my spine as I can't think of anything...

I read so many posts regarding play lists, what's the best headphones, motivatio...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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Headphones

Any recommendations for headphones I can't get on with the ones that hook around your ears they drive me insane ....!!!!!!!

Any recommendations for headphones I can't get on with the ones that hook around...

joanneelaine75

•7 years ago

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New class

I know it's not strictly running related but is helping towards my overall fitness and running 🏃 well that's the plan! Tonight I attended my first Boxfit...

I know it's not strictly running related but is helping towards my overall fitne...

Spinning_22

Graduate•7 years ago

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Frimley Park Run

Does anyone do the Frimley park run on the weekends ? Thinking of making that my aim after graduating the C25K!

Does anyone do the Frimley park run on the weekends ? Thinking of making that my...

LizzelBizzel

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week 6 Run 1

Ok please do tell .... Why did today's run take more physical and mental effort than last week's runs which were consistently longer?! The last 3 minutes were...

Ok please do tell .... Why did today's run take more physical and mental effort ...

LouIselsqy

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R1 - sore knees! Any ideas?

Hi, this is my first post. I really enjoyed week 1 and was looking forward to moving up to wk2, but my knees - which were a bit achey last week - were really...

Hi, this is my first post. I really enjoyed week 1 and was looking forward to mo...

londonrome

•7 years ago

6 Replies

W3R1

Loved it especially in the rain! Slow and steady this one

Annmarie2111

•7 years ago

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Well I've started again

I started with W1R1 again today, a little bit faster but not much than the first time. I was awesome, I really felt like I'd had a workout and not I feel...

I started with W1R1 again today, a little bit faster but not much than the first...

Chris9R

Graduate•7 years ago

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Epic fail🙈😭😭😭

Week 9 run 2 one mile in and I have to give up ears felt like they were going to burst and had pins on needles in my head. First run I've had to stop and I'm...

Week 9 run 2 one mile in and I have to give up ears felt like they were going to...

ragdollscot

Graduate•7 years ago

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I DID IT!! WK9 RUN3 FINISHED 👍🏃👍

Tonight I completed couch to 5k, when I started WK1 Run1, I never thought I would do it but I have and I'm proud!! Tonight I run for a full 5k and my time was...

Tonight I completed couch to 5k, when I started WK1 Run1, I never thought I woul...

Stan72

•7 years ago

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I DID IT!! WK9 RUN3 FINISHED 👍🏃👍

Tonight I completed couch to 5k, when I started WK1 Run1, I never thought I would do it but I have and I'm proud!! Tonight I run for a full 5k and my time was...

Tonight I completed couch to 5k, when I started WK1 Run1, I never thought I woul...

Stan72

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

Week 4 Run 1

Wk7r2 in the pouring rain and it was fab!

Week 2 day 1 yeah!!!!

Rest day

Week 3 Done!

First time I've failed😢

Week 7, run 1. A pb.... BUT...

When will it "grip" me?

Week 1 in progress!

Week 1 Day 2 Drowned Rat

Very very emotional run today in Sunny paxos

Grrrrrr

Week three run 1

5k success

Transylvania run 2

Raindrops keep falling on my...graduation!!!

Week 6 Run 1, ish

Went out and tried Week 3

Music to run with

Running naked

Headphones

New class

Frimley Park Run

Week 6 Run 1

W2R1 - sore knees! Any ideas?

W3R1

Well I've started again

Epic fail🙈😭😭😭

I DID IT!! WK9 RUN3 FINISHED 👍🏃👍

I DID IT!! WK9 RUN3 FINISHED 👍🏃👍

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