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Week 5 run 2

Greetings from a sunny South Devon. I've just done 2 x 8 minute runs... how did that happen?! I am so pleased I started this... 1 stone gone and a much fitter...

Greetings from a sunny South Devon. I've just done 2 x 8 minute runs... how did ...

TeeJayTee

•7 years ago

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W9R1 I hate running.....

.....I don’t really. Just this morning. I really thought I’d enjoy this week but no. Today I hated every step of the way and nearly gave up every step of the...

.....I don’t really. Just this morning. I really thought I’d enjoy this week but...

LizH2

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Gulp! I joined a gym now to exercise

Hi All, I'm 50 in 4 weeks time and way over weight, so I've joined the gym at work and was wondering if can I do this program on a treadmill/running machine?...

Hi All, I'm 50 in 4 weeks time and way over weight, so I've joined the gym at w...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W4R2

I did Week 4 Run 2 this morning... It went well for the most part. I amazed myself after my first alarm went off at 4:30, i was up and ready to go at 4:45 for...

I did Week 4 Run 2 this morning... It went well for the most part. I amazed myse...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

I did my second run today, it felt better but it also felt like it was never going to end. I think I will have a rest day tomorrow. The biggest problem I have...

I did my second run today, it felt better but it also felt like it was never goi...

Aiminghigh

•7 years ago

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W7r2 tough but happy!

Thought as I’d done 25mins already it would be a breeze! Not quite...was maybe running a bit too quick as it was treadmill again (lunchtime so not keen on...

Thought as I’d done 25mins already it would be a breeze! Not quite...was maybe r...

lumpymum

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Total beginner

Hi I’m going to start the couch to 5k this week. First of all are there any beginners like me in my area ? Poulton ? And any tips I’m 57 and very unfit Thx

Hi I’m going to start the couch to 5k this week. First of all are there any begi...

pilquin

•7 years ago

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In middle of W6R1 and my phone conks out

...just before the third run. As I had nothing old-school on me, like a watch, I had no idea how to time or do the final five-minute run. So I judged it as...

...just before the third run. As I had nothing old-school on me, like a watch, ...

smallbrit

•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 done.....

Hey everyone..... I did it. Ran for the dreaded 5 minutes. Well more like a snails pace jog. I'm alittle frustrated right now though. Had the same tightness at...

Hey everyone..... I did it. Ran for the dreaded 5 minutes. Well more like a snai...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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I feel good...🎶...Knew that I would now...🎶

That's week 8 done! Pavement pounding today, with a little bit of grassy incline thrown in for good measure (yes, I'm getting braver 😁). For my last two runs,...

That's week 8 done! Pavement pounding today, with a little bit of grassy incline...

Indigogirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R2

Ive a chesty cough feel awful but decided to try the run, i took it a bit slower and complleted it quite easily. I am so pleased i did it, as it would of been...

Ive a chesty cough feel awful but decided to try the run, i took it a bit slower...

juliakburr

•7 years ago

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1st postgrad run

I ran in my back up trousers today and it was a disaster. I haven't worn them for a few weeks and they don't have a pull cord but have developed a problem. I...

I ran in my back up trousers today and it was a disaster. I haven't worn them fo...

mzye007

Graduate•7 years ago

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James Corden and I have just graduated!

Well - I originally put 'James Corden and I have just done it' but hastily re-wrote! YES! 27th run. Helped by Desert Island Discs and the support and very...

Well - I originally put 'James Corden and I have just done it' but hastily re-wr...

Babs24

Graduate•7 years ago

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Weekend runs only

I've recently graduated from the C25K program in August and has been able to consolidate the 30 minute runs for a few weeks since then. I've also managed to...

I've recently graduated from the C25K program in August and has been able to con...

jopard

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hilly Running

I'm sure lots of people have the same dilemma as me. I'm attempting to work out routes and I've a choice of running from home, but with steep hills or driving...

I'm sure lots of people have the same dilemma as me. I'm attempting to work out ...

Ffion2

Graduate•7 years ago

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The big step!!!

Just completed W3R2 and all seems Ok. Strangely I am not a fan of Sarah but have switched to her this week and found her really good. Looking ahead I see some...

Just completed W3R2 and all seems Ok. Strangely I am not a fan of Sarah but have...

revrock

Graduate•7 years ago

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😟 Too much too soon methinks. Gutted

So close to finishing, and I think I've gone and scuppered things temporarily. Wanted to do Wk9 R2 yesterday, but I'm also itching to do a Park Run. Everyone...

So close to finishing, and I think I've gone and scuppered things temporarily. ...

JaneM21

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2 completed

I completed this run this morning. I felt a bit reluctant, messed up and with a bit of tummy trouble. Still, Michael Johnson's velvet voice pulled me...

I completed this run this morning. I felt a bit reluctant, messed up and with a...

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

Access to Polls ...

I don't think that Polls are accessible from the App ... have just had a look on the web page and there is a link there from the C25K community page .... maybe...

I don't think that Polls are accessible from the App ... have just had a look on...

Christene

Graduate•7 years ago

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Pink is the colour, graduation is the name!!

Feel free to sing along...! Well, I flipping well did it!! Graduation run done albeit a bit of a struggle. Woke up this morning feeling a bit wobbly ( ?nerves...

Feel free to sing along...! Well, I flipping well did it!! Graduation run done a...

Hidden

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Good Morning all wk4 run 2

Well I managed run 1 on wk 4 and now I’m looking forward to my second run off the wk I can’t believe I’ve got hear after not running for 3 yrs 😮. I’m...

Well I managed run 1 on wk 4 and now I’m looking forward to my second run off th...

Marv2312

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Advice

Morning all this morning I woke up with a really painful heel it feels bruised my calf muscle is a bit sore to obviously being keen I'm thinking just head off...

Morning all this morning I woke up with a really painful heel it feels bruised m...

xleighx

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Polls ✔️

Hello everybody.... You may have noticed that there is a new poll today... I dont know about you but I love polls as its a great way to find out more about our...

Hello everybody.... You may have noticed that there is a new poll today... I don...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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My daughter says I'm a runner!

I started with a new personal trainer last September and told him i didnt run and don't want to run. One week later, he made me go on the treadmill and at a...

I started with a new personal trainer last September and told him i didnt run an...

llesly

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 Run 2

Out and done woohoo shower banana & coffee are the order of the day! I am running on the same straight safe flattest stretch of road that I can find is that...

Out and done woohoo shower banana & coffee are the order of the day! I am runnin...

Hidden

•7 years ago

10 Replies

First injury... help!

Hello forum friends, I graduated 3-4 weeks ago and have been consolidating. I joined my local running club's beginners group last week and first the first time...

Hello forum friends, I graduated 3-4 weeks ago and have been consolidating. I jo...

unlikelyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 run 3

Completed ! I ran yesterday and got up today just wanting to run again! So I did! I was quicker too! Day off tomorrow and then moving up to week 4 (I ain't...

Completed ! I ran yesterday and got up today just wanting to run again! So I did...

Djraw

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Back in the saddle... or should i say running gear

Was such a good feeling to have fought my running demons and won... To cut a long story really short i haven't been doing a lot of running since graduating for...

Was such a good feeling to have fought my running demons and won... To cut a lon...

womblejogger

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

W5R2 - not as hard as expected!

I thought that this weeks runs would be too heavy a step up from W4 but yet again the programme does its job. Part of me is still not looking forward to my...

I thought that this weeks runs would be too heavy a step up from W4 but yet agai...

Richard7

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Possible half marathon training!!!!!

Hi everyone, Just wondered if anyone has any suggestions of web sites or books I can read to look at possibly building up to entering a half marathon within...

Hi everyone, Just wondered if anyone has any suggestions of web sites or books I...

mand3966

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

Week 5 run 2

W9R1 I hate running.....

Gulp! I joined a gym now to exercise

W4R2

Week 1 Run 2

W7r2 tough but happy!

Total beginner

In middle of W6R1 and my phone conks out

Week 4 Run 1 done.....

I feel good...🎶...Knew that I would now...🎶

W2R2

1st postgrad run

James Corden and I have just graduated!

Weekend runs only

Hilly Running

The big step!!!

😟 Too much too soon methinks. Gutted

W6R2 completed

Access to Polls ...

Pink is the colour, graduation is the name!!

Good Morning all wk4 run 2

Advice

Polls ✔️

My daughter says I'm a runner!

Week 3 Run 2

First injury... help!

Week 3 run 3

Back in the saddle... or should i say running gear

W5R2 - not as hard as expected!

Possible half marathon training!!!!!

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