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Skip W8?

W7R3 I completed 30mins running and I've just done the same for W8R1... should I skip Week 8 altogether and complete 2 more 30min runs in order to graduate...

W7R3 I completed 30mins running and I've just done the same for W8R1... should I...

Becky2301

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R3

Ive completed Week 4 this evening as unable to run tomorrow morning due to work commitments. One difference is, I actually started running in daylight which...

Ive completed Week 4 this evening as unable to run tomorrow morning due to work ...

TJMazz

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bracing run in the fresh conditions tonight! Wk6 blown away!

Well that was interesting, and a really good way to blow away the cobwebs, there are none at all left! Week 7 get ready here I come!

Well that was interesting, and a really good way to blow away the cobwebs, there...

Antmusic

Graduate•7 years ago

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I’m interested to know where’s everyone from ? Is it ok to ask 😄

Iv really enjoyed being part of C25k, just starting wk 2 ! Lots of people giving support and advise such a good atmosphere- but I thought to myself I don’t...

Iv really enjoyed being part of C25k, just starting wk 2 ! Lots of people givin...

Vonhorn

•7 years ago

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Back wit a bump

Well. Best laid plans and all, lovely holiday in Crete with trainers packed for my W5 running and managed diddly squat - lots of walking but didn't break into...

Well. Best laid plans and all, lovely holiday in Crete with trainers packed for...

Sadiemac

•7 years ago

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Ear phones 📱 now working!!

Thank goodness for that couldn't stand another run of me singing along to my top tunes music really motivates me to run👍👏😀

Thank goodness for that couldn't stand another run of me singing along to my top...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

30 mins I ran for 30 mins!!!

jO-j0

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Well due to gale force winds in South Wales did this one on treadmill!! I know it’s not the same 28.36 for 5 k so good time . Although always active I was...

Well due to gale force winds in South Wales did this one on treadmill!! I know i...

Mikemelly

•7 years ago

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Laura, laura the strength explorer...

Ooooo...I am enjoying Laura’s company...she is making me find a strength that I never knew existed...she’s a proper trooper keeping me going...4.2k this...

Ooooo...I am enjoying Laura’s company...she is making me find a strength that I ...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 Done but tough!!!

After sailing through run 1 a couple of days ago back to earth with a bump tonight. Really struggled but got through It, think I went out to quick!!!

After sailing through run 1 a couple of days ago back to earth with a bump tonig...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4 R1 after 4 days off!

And it was Windy, rainy and the sky looks like someone turned the lights off. Been away for a wedding the last 3 days which included 18 hours of driving, 800...

And it was Windy, rainy and the sky looks like someone turned the lights off. Be...

zobles

•7 years ago

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Parkrun in 1hr 4mins 20secs😴

I volunteered as tailwalker on Saturday, and typical! had more slow walkers than usual.. 2 lady walkers I had to stay behind but chatted with which made the...

I volunteered as tailwalker on Saturday, and typical! had more slow walkers than...

davelinks

Graduate•7 years ago

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As we exercise, we grow our brain

Episode 1 on Radio 4 of How to Have a Better Brain! http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b065ssr8#play

Episode 1 on Radio 4 of How to Have a Better Brain! http://www.bbc.co.uk/progra...

Dpsl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Newbie

I have downloaded Couch to 5k. Hoping it will make me lose weight :)

rosemel64

•7 years ago

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Unanticipated consequences....

rolysmate caught a chicken. I found myself in a strange town, late for a meeting, in the wrong place- I jogged it. A few funny looks (unusual to run in a...

rolysmate caught a chicken. I found myself in a strange town, late for a meeting...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Storm here

Well no run today 🙁 W5 R1 will have to wait until 2moro the tail end of storm Ophelia has hit us early to work and home again as all services closed for the...

Well no run today 🙁 W5 R1 will have to wait until 2moro the tail end of storm O...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W7 Run 1 - The calm before the storm

No need for alarm, the title is in reference to the weather, not the run! I headed out early this morning just after daybreak because I suspected it would...

No need for alarm, the title is in reference to the weather, not the run! I h...

Renmurew

Graduate•7 years ago

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WOW

Well it brought on a very satisfying post-run poo 😂 and when I looked in the mirror I have managed to burst a blood vessel in my eye from the run (not the...

Well it brought on a very satisfying post-run poo 😂 and when I looked in the mi...

Diannec1986

•7 years ago

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Old school "rocky" style keep fit!

So yesterday was a gardening day however one of my bantys escaped from the compound and got into my neighbours garden. Now any fans of the rocky film will know...

So yesterday was a gardening day however one of my bantys escaped from the compo...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1

Just completed first week and having not run for nearly 20 years I have found it remarkable easy n fun to do .... roll on this week ... if anyone is in...

Just completed first week and having not run for nearly 20 years I have found it...

ianb70

•7 years ago

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Week5 Run3! Did it!

So pleased I ran for 20 minutes slow and steady (10.5 mins per km) but I did it. Thanks for all your encouragement! 😄

So pleased I ran for 20 minutes slow and steady (10.5 mins per km) but I did it....

Renidragas

•7 years ago

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mood enhancing run W1 D2

I really didn't feel like it today and as its only my 2nd run i could easily have put it off but a gap in my work schedule meant I had no excuse. It was hard,...

I really didn't feel like it today and as its only my 2nd run i could easily hav...

Boaty

•7 years ago

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Yesterday's run

It's getting harder and slower :-(. I took an extra rest day but I felt mojoless and walked some of the run sections. 3 sets of 10 squats included which my...

It's getting harder and slower :-(. I took an extra rest day but I felt mojoless...

ejvcruns

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 done ✅

So I did follow all the advises about me slowing down a bit and it worked out pretty good! Run 3 done of week 6, even with small uphill with full 25 mins....

So I did follow all the advises about me slowing down a bit and it worked out pr...

Oor_P

Graduate•7 years ago

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Shin splints 😣

Hi. I've just done the 1st run of my 2nd week of C25K. I have shin splints, have had them for over 25yrs! So have stayed away from running. But so many friends...

Hi. I've just done the 1st run of my 2nd week of C25K. I have shin splints, have...

Taffylady

•7 years ago

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Where to find the program?

I’m new. Where can I find and download the program?

AuntBea

•7 years ago

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W3 R1 -thank you Meghan Trainor

So, after doing week 1 x 3 times, progressing last week to week 2, I had intended to do the same again and repeat week 2, However, today I thought I would just...

So, after doing week 1 x 3 times, progressing last week to week 2, I had intende...

dozydeb

•7 years ago

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W3R1 ☺️☺️

Thank you to all that recommended not repeating weak 2 instead of just moving to week 3! Completed the first run of week 3 today and it felt good! Shall have...

Thank you to all that recommended not repeating weak 2 instead of just moving to...

katdaley91

•7 years ago

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W2R1 - A bit stiff

Back to the park for this run. Warm up walk went well but I felt the rear of my thighs were a bit stiff. I'm going to take a look at the 'Flex & Strength'...

Back to the park for this run. Warm up walk went well but I felt the rear of my ...

NobbyC

•7 years ago

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Week3 run1 success

I got through the run yesterday evening after genuinely thinking I wouldn't. Very pleased with myself. It actually didn't feel as hard with repeating a...

I got through the run yesterday evening after genuinely thinking I wouldn't. Ver...

QuandoQuandoQuando

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

Skip W8?

W4R3

Bracing run in the fresh conditions tonight! Wk6 blown away!

I’m interested to know where’s everyone from ? Is it ok to ask 😄

Back wit a bump

Ear phones 📱 now working!!

Week 9 Run 1

Week 9 Run 2

Laura, laura the strength explorer...

Week 3 Run 2 Done but tough!!!

W4 R1 after 4 days off!

Parkrun in 1hr 4mins 20secs😴

As we exercise, we grow our brain

Newbie

Unanticipated consequences....

Storm here

W7 Run 1 - The calm before the storm

WOW

Old school "rocky" style keep fit!

Week 1

Week5 Run3! Did it!

mood enhancing run W1 D2

Yesterday's run

Week 6 run 3 done ✅

Shin splints 😣

Where to find the program?

W3 R1 -thank you Meghan Trainor

W3R1 ☺️☺️

W2R1 - A bit stiff

Week3 run1 success

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