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Down to earth ! Wk 6 R1

After my elation on Friday running for 20 minutes A bad run tonight full of a cold sore ankle and headache ! First time I nearly gave up ! Freezing cold ! But...

After my elation on Friday running for 20 minutes A bad run tonight full of a c...

pilquin

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 My first post

Did It! (at my second attempt). Discovered this forum a few days ago and so grateful for the helpful comments and encouraging stories. Running slow is...

Did It! (at my second attempt). Discovered this forum a few days ago and so gra...

Karen-55

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6 done!

Taken longer than anticipated but I can run for 25 mins! Now for W7...

Sadiemac

•7 years ago

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W4r2 is it wrong that I am falling for Sanjeev?

So this is my first real post in part because I didn’t think this programme I would or could stick with, but here we are. Two week 4 runs completed I am...

So this is my first real post in part because I didn’t think this programme I wo...

Sciencesue

•7 years ago

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Leafy Surrey in the autumn sunshine

Repeated W7R3 to find a route around where I’m staying this week on Grandma duty. Only 3C this afternoon but pleasant in the sunshine. Bit of a change from the...

Repeated W7R3 to find a route around where I’m staying this week on Grandma duty...

Renidragas

•7 years ago

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I'm back....

Hi all 😉 after 15 minutes running last week decided to just go back to Wk6R1 which i will do again on Wednesday coz didnt do the last 5 mins. I will get back...

Hi all 😉 after 15 minutes running last week decided to just go back to Wk6R1 wh...

CB27LJ10

•7 years ago

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Park Run....Hmmm....

So, in search of some inspiration (Really cant be bothered at the mo...), i have just registered for my 1st ParkRun on Saturday. Rarely get Saturdays off, due...

So, in search of some inspiration (Really cant be bothered at the mo...), i have...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Couch to 5k in a wheelchair

Hey, Just wondering if anyone has completed this challenge in a wheelchair? I'm an active wheelchair user who plays basketball but after several health...

Hey, Just wondering if anyone has completed this challenge in a wheelchair? I'm...

FabWheels17

•7 years ago

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A little despondent

A week ago today I should have started Wk8 however it wasn’t to be as I came down with a throat infection which in turn kicked off my asthma. So a week later...

A week ago today I should have started Wk8 however it wasn’t to be as I came dow...

Webby16

Graduate•7 years ago

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Preparing Myself...

For graduation that is!!! ;) Week 9 Starts today and I hope to be graduated by Saturday!! So.. I'm looking on past graduation..and trying to figure out my...

For graduation that is!!! ;) Week 9 Starts today and I hope to be graduated by S...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just starting (again!)

Hi everyone I have tried C25K previously and enjoyed it but then gave up a bit so looking to get back on it! I was diagnosed with Asthma this year so need...

Hi everyone I have tried C25K previously and enjoyed it but then gave up a bit ...

Gillian_F

•7 years ago

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Hi, I'm a new runner.

Hi guys! I've never really been one for gyms but wanted to get fitter so thought i'd try C25K. I'm on W3R3, and really enjoying myself! I'm starting to get...

Hi guys! I've never really been one for gyms but wanted to get fitter so thought...

Shahida1816

•7 years ago

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Graduated

I've only gone and done it! Woooo hooooo! What a great sense of achievement! Highly recommend you all to keep on keeping on! It's so worthwhile!

I've only gone and done it! Woooo hooooo! What a great sense of achievement! Hig...

NMDR

•7 years ago

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Uh oh

I completed W2R1 last Thursday, and haven't run since then due to a combination of work and illness. What's the best thing to do in terms of picking it up...

I completed W2R1 last Thursday, and haven't run since then due to a combination ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Runny nose when you run? What do you do?

I never seem to pack enough tissues when I go for a run. My nose starts off fine then it's just streaming. It's a great look first thing in the morning...

I never seem to pack enough tissues when I go for a run. My nose starts off fin...

LexMis

•7 years ago

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W7R1 Felt comfortable

Afternoon peeps, another chilly but sunny day, just the job for a nice jog 🌞😎 Once again, I stepped outside and thought ‘What to wear’? 🤔.....T-Shirt,...

Afternoon peeps, another chilly but sunny day, just the job for a nice jog 🌞😎 ...

TedG

Graduate•7 years ago

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first run post graduation - cold, frosty, iced puddles.

This morning I tried the Stamina podcast for my Graduation + 1 run. I was happy with the warm up and the length of run. Then Laura says we'll finish with a...

This morning I tried the Stamina podcast for my Graduation + 1 run. I was happy...

LexMis

•7 years ago

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From dread to elation

I was dreading week 4 as I was sure I would struggle with the step up to 5 minute bursts, but I put my positive head on this morning and went for it. And it...

I was dreading week 4 as I was sure I would struggle with the step up to 5 minut...

Suesky17

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R1

A bit chilly last night and I was a little trepidatious as the three minute run seemed a huge step up - pleased to say I completed the schedule, but my...

A bit chilly last night and I was a little trepidatious as the three minute run ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 done

Well I thought after my 20 minute run this would be a doddle........ WRONG!!! Just showed me how your body settles into running a longer time/distance pace and...

Well I thought after my 20 minute run this would be a doddle........ WRONG!!! Ju...

the3rdwife

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R3

So today I graduated 👏 having nearly keeled over on W1R1 I can't believe it, it wasn't the finale id hoped for, my knee had a bit of a twinge this morning...

So today I graduated 👏 having nearly keeled over on W1R1 I can't believe it, ...

Slowry12

•7 years ago

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Simply simply loveleh!!! Week5 Run3 Done 🏃

Amazing I never thought it was possible but I did it!!! 20mins no stops for a breather no nowt wow

Amazing I never thought it was possible but I did it!!! 20mins no stops for a br...

gavmc

•7 years ago

10 Replies

What is your week November (3)

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

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Week 7 Completed

Just done the last run of Week 7. Doesn't feel like it's getting any easier so slightly dreading the extra three minutes next time. Thanks to everyone who...

Just done the last run of Week 7. Doesn't feel like it's getting any easier so s...

LongDistance

•7 years ago

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W9R3 completed

I've just finished my final run. It was the coldest yet. Must have been minus 3C with white frost everywhere, but what a glorious sky. I loved it. I will, of...

I've just finished my final run. It was the coldest yet. Must have been minus 3C...

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

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Scaredy cat...

Hi all. I'm new and gearing up to do my first walk/run tomorrow. I'm more than 4 stone overweight and I smoke, so hopefully I won't keel over and have to be...

Hi all. I'm new and gearing up to do my first walk/run tomorrow. I'm more than 4...

badcrumble

•7 years ago

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Wk5 r1 feeling nervous

Feeling really nervous about this run can’t believe I have made it to the half way point of the c25k feeling proud.

Feeling really nervous about this run can’t believe I have made it to the half w...

Laurarun

•7 years ago

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W9R3 completed - I’m a graduate!

Well - I did it! Not my best run and the first 10 minutes were really stodgy but it did get better! So thrilled and grateful for all the support and...

Well - I did it! Not my best run and the first 10 minutes were really stodgy but...

gingergirl07

•7 years ago

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W5R1 😃

Fab start to the week, I enjoy a cold frosty morning. Love the views and getting out before it gets light. I put his run off yesterday to spend time with my...

Fab start to the week, I enjoy a cold frosty morning. Love the views and getting...

kmc66

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk8R1

Chilly this morning fellow runners, took a different route which made a nice change , 28mins! Getting closer MJ “ you can speed up if you like” wish I could...

Chilly this morning fellow runners, took a different route which made a nice cha...

happyhammer73

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

Down to earth ! Wk 6 R1

Week 5 Run 2 My first post

W6 done!

W4r2 is it wrong that I am falling for Sanjeev?

Leafy Surrey in the autumn sunshine

I'm back....

Park Run....Hmmm....

Couch to 5k in a wheelchair

A little despondent

Preparing Myself...

Just starting (again!)

Hi, I'm a new runner.

Graduated

Uh oh

Runny nose when you run? What do you do?

W7R1 Felt comfortable

first run post graduation - cold, frosty, iced puddles.

From dread to elation

W3R1

Week 6 Run 1 done

W9R3

Simply simply loveleh!!! Week5 Run3 Done 🏃

What is your week November (3)

Week 7 Completed

W9R3 completed

Scaredy cat...

Wk5 r1 feeling nervous

W9R3 completed - I’m a graduate!

W5R1 😃

Wk8R1

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