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Re-starting after chest infection.

Had to stop the plan for 2-3 weeks due to a chest infection that had me coughing and unable to breathe decently enough to run. Once I was well, I repeated the...

Had to stop the plan for 2-3 weeks due to a chest infection that had me coughing...

Suedenim

Graduate•7 years ago

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Course completed, surprisingly ahead of schedule

Today did not go as I planned it. Given my being over a week ahead of the schedule, as I had been running for slightly longer than required, and so skipped...

Today did not go as I planned it. Given my being over a week ahead of the sch...

Ady66

•7 years ago

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W5R1 👍

This program is awesome. To think that only a few weeks ago running for 60 secs was hard and today I’ve ran for 15 mins albeit in 5 min stints. I can’t believe...

This program is awesome. To think that only a few weeks ago running for 60 secs ...

Suesky17

Graduate•7 years ago

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Second? Run of Week 7

Losing track! What with the last run of week 6 being 25 minutes and all the week 7 runs being 25 minutes, I think I'm on run 2 of week 7, but honestly,...

Losing track! What with the last run of week 6 being 25 minutes and all the week...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk8r1 calf strain

It was all going so well! but picked up a calf strain in Wk7r3, not severe but went again straight away at first run in wk8. looks like there is no way around...

It was all going so well! but picked up a calf strain in Wk7r3, not severe but w...

siabod

Graduate•7 years ago

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Actually made it to 5K!

On Sunday morning. I did Week 9 Run 3 at the end of October and have kept running 30 minutes 3 times a week since, not worrying about the distance which is...

On Sunday morning. I did Week 9 Run 3 at the end of October and have kept runnin...

Fiona_B

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK9R2

Penultimate run 🏃‍♀️. Probably my slowest run so far. Gremlins, new trainers 👟 different route, dark. Not sure which. Made the 30 minutes though so that’s a...

Penultimate run 🏃‍♀️. Probably my slowest run so far. Gremlins, new trainers 👟...

Neverrunbefore64

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1R2 in company!

Incredibly blessed with a group of lovely ladies who I usually walk with twice a week. Mentioned I’d started this journey and several who also run (marathons...

Incredibly blessed with a group of lovely ladies who I usually walk with twice a...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Running to a beat .

I started running 4 years ago - and very soon discovered/learned that I could not run while listening to music. Hence during C25K , I had to divorce Laura :)...

I started running 4 years ago - and very soon discovered/learned that I could no...

Bazza1234

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk9R1

2 more runs to go WOW pretty impressed with myself, as usual start was hard but got better, especially for all you runners just starting keep going listen to...

2 more runs to go WOW pretty impressed with myself, as usual start was hard but ...

happyhammer73

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6, pace has slowed...?!

Hey all...I am now through R1&2 on W6, and my pace has slowed to closer to a 12-13 minute mile. Frustrating, because I was able to hit a 10 minute mile pace...

Hey all...I am now through R1&2 on W6, and my pace has slowed to closer to a 12-...

Dbgp

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Stepping Stones?

Sage advice please, C25Kers! I've seen mention of Stepping Stones and Stamina podcasts- what are they, and where do I get them? Given what I need to do,...

Sage advice please, C25Kers! I've seen mention of Stepping Stones and Stamina po...

PetrinaB

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R1 completed in glorious sunshine

Well so glad l waited and ran today. The weather was stunning sun blue sky and was kept company by a crazy squirrel for some of my journey. Knew what was...

Well so glad l waited and ran today. The weather was stunning sun blue sky and w...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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What is your week November (4)

Hi there and welcome to What is your week November (2) Nice to see so many of you joining in, it is a great support to everyone. The idea of "what is your...

Hi there and welcome to What is your week November (2) Nice to see so many of yo...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

24 Replies

Weekly chat 20 - 26 November

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...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wooohoooooo

I did itttttt , came in at 45:58 which is better than i expected , and I ran all the way round, even up'angina hill'.... how do i get my graduate tag?

I did itttttt , came in at 45:58 which is better than i expected , and I ran all...

Angellw7y

Graduate•7 years ago

16 Replies

Jinxed at work!

Hi guys... Well due to nightshifts again I haven't been able to run since Thursday. I'm getting used to these minor setbacks now. But my god, I swear I'm...

Hi guys... Well due to nightshifts again I haven't been able to run since Thursd...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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week 4 finished

Well finished week 4 today but was a tough run.... not sure i'll manage 8 mins next week!

Well finished week 4 today but was a tough run.... not sure i'll manage 8 mins n...

vanessa287

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Week 5 sabotaged by a matchstick!

I am on my 3rd attempt at completing C25K. In the past two years I’ve got to about week 7 or 8 then something has cropped up to hold me back. I wish I’d found...

I am on my 3rd attempt at completing C25K. In the past two years I’ve got to abo...

Ebee54

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Have I cheated? Week 9 R1 tomorrow

Well tomorrow sees me start Week 9 R1 but the last week I’ve been concerned and need to ask a question. I know now that in 3 runs time I will be completing...

Well tomorrow sees me start Week 9 R1 but the last week I’ve been concerned and ...

Joruss

Graduate•7 years ago

18 Replies

Very me!

This is so me!! https://www.teezily.com/irun#/product=11&color=navy&side=front

Slinkyminky

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Gotyouinthebag

Just completed week 5 my first in the dark,felt like I could have done more but I didn't! I do stick to the plan.I normally take the car to the park to walk...

Just completed week 5 my first in the dark,felt like I could have done more but ...

Fifitat50

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 1 after at least a month off

Managed to convince myself yesterday that I would wake up, get my running kit on and get back on the tarmac again. I am so glad I did it :) I was worried that...

Managed to convince myself yesterday that I would wake up, get my running kit on...

RAnselm

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Consolidation

Hi I hear the word “consolidate” on here a lot referring to the 30 minute run that ends this great program. I call it great because it works and I’m proof!...

Hi I hear the word “consolidate” on here a lot referring to the 30 minute run th...

pilquin

•7 years ago

7 Replies

I miss u already.

Having to rest this week from running because I keep getting bum and back ache. I don’t want to rest but need to xx

Having to rest this week from running because I keep getting bum and back ache. ...

Megzy24

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

New kid

Hello everyone...just joined and going to start C25K tomorrow....wish me luck.

Capgeorge

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Go forward or repeat? Well I went forward

Thank you for all the advice. Despite my niggles I managed 25 minutes solid on Friday and just back from another 25 minutes tonight. I honestly can’t believe I...

Thank you for all the advice. Despite my niggles I managed 25 minutes solid on F...

Hegg100

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Pneumonia

So I was doing well, just about to hit week 6. Then oops, pneumonia hits. I’m still ill with it, waiting for the antibiotics to do their job. But does anybody...

So I was doing well, just about to hit week 6. Then oops, pneumonia hits. I’m s...

the3rdwife

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week3 run1

I've had 2 days rest but I was worried about the new week. I couldn't put it off any longer, as the day was getting darker and cold. Surprise, I managed the...

I've had 2 days rest but I was worried about the new week. I couldn't put it off...

p1M2l3

•7 years ago

1 Reply

First graduation run

Hi guys I went out this morning determined to do my virtual poppy 5k run as my tshirt & medal came yesterday anyway did my one lap of my country park route 30...

Hi guys I went out this morning determined to do my virtual poppy 5k run as my t...

kst2222

Graduate•7 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

Re-starting after chest infection.

Course completed, surprisingly ahead of schedule

W5R1 👍

Second? Run of Week 7

Wk8r1 calf strain

Actually made it to 5K!

WK9R2

W1R2 in company!

Running to a beat .

Wk9R1

Week 6, pace has slowed...?!

Stepping Stones?

W8R1 completed in glorious sunshine

What is your week November (4)

Weekly chat 20 - 26 November

Wooohoooooo

Jinxed at work!

week 4 finished

Week 5 sabotaged by a matchstick!

Have I cheated? Week 9 R1 tomorrow

Very me!

Gotyouinthebag

Week 5 run 1 after at least a month off

Consolidation

I miss u already.

New kid

Go forward or repeat? Well I went forward

Pneumonia

Week3 run1

First graduation run

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