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Week 4 fears...

Is the jump to wk4 as daunting as it looks? 16 minutes running instead of 9! I enjoyed wk3 but this is a huge step up.

Is the jump to wk4 as daunting as it looks? 16 minutes running instead of 9! I e...

scubasmiff

•6 years ago

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Did it!

A few days later then planned due to a poorly dog, but out this morning in the frosty sunshine. Gorgeous! Loved doing this programme and ready for the podcasts...

A few days later then planned due to a poorly dog, but out this morning in the f...

alvi

Graduate•6 years ago

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What a run!

Set out into a sunny wintry day ... a few hailstones still on the ground from an earlier storm. Just after warmup, start of icy rain... first k, calves tight,...

Set out into a sunny wintry day ... a few hailstones still on the ground from an...

ejvcruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Killing time... how times have changed :-)

Today I am taking my better half to a girls only event an hour or so away which will last about 2 hours, so not worth going home. Couple of years ago I would...

Today I am taking my better half to a girls only event an hour or so away which ...

AndyD

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice needed please

A bit of advice please, I am generally doing well on the programme, I am in week 8 and have already done over 30 mins several times. After graduation I am...

A bit of advice please, I am generally doing well on the programme, I am in week...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

That’s run 2 of week 2 finished on a lovely frosty morning, run felt really good but again the last 90 second run was tough. Having problems with my right shin...

That’s run 2 of week 2 finished on a lovely frosty morning, run felt really good...

Markipc

•6 years ago

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Gutted

Today I was going to run my first Parkrun. I think on my graduation run on Wednesday I must have pulled a muscle in my left thigh as Thursday I could barely...

Today I was going to run my first Parkrun. I think on my graduation run on Wedne...

Neverrunbefore64

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Yeah I am so proud of myself after a very difficult and scary run last Sunday and being under the weather all week I apprehensively decided enough was enough...

Yeah I am so proud of myself after a very difficult and scary run last Sunday an...

Amarigue1976

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week five day three woohoo

Good morning, what a fabulous sunrise here in Cornwall, followed closely by a huge rain cloud which showered me as I crossed the finish line of my 20 minute...

Good morning, what a fabulous sunrise here in Cornwall, followed closely by a hu...

Geo-Lesley

•6 years ago

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Graduated! And too busy to let everyone know!

I graduated Wednesday! It was a chilly day for this run, but I enjoyed it! No magical euphoric feelings. Just the satisfaction that I DID IT! I'm now...

I graduated Wednesday! It was a chilly day for this run, but I enjoyed it! No...

nurseljh

Graduate•6 years ago

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A daft idea and a lesson learned

I hadn't really worried about speed or distance while completing the programme - just about keeping going for the required time. However after graduating and...

I hadn't really worried about speed or distance while completing the programme -...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•6 years ago

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My running buddy “Ralph” 🐕

kmc66

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 is hard

I’ve done 2 runs and they have been hard. I seem to be running faster than previous weeks and am finding it difficult to get a steady pace. I’m completing the...

I’ve done 2 runs and they have been hard. I seem to be running faster than previ...

Kikit

•6 years ago

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First post graduation run.

Hi all ye lovely runners, I went out very cautiously tonight - still wrestling with the persistent cold that made my graduation run so miserable. I have...

Hi all ye lovely runners, I went out very cautiously tonight - still wrestlin...

Elfe5

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8Run3 done, and another milestone conquered!

When I started the C25K programme, I never thought I'd make it to the end, and more recently, I have been thinking that actually being able to run 5k by the...

When I started the C25K programme, I never thought I'd make it to the end, and m...

Snodi

Graduate•6 years ago

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First week done, Not feeling great

So I started my first week this week and finished the third run today. First run was okay but got a stitch half way through, had a headache at the end due to...

So I started my first week this week and finished the third run today. First run...

jumpysmudge

•6 years ago

11 Replies

W6R1

Done but with no feelings of euphoria tonight 😫

Susieq174

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ligament damage

Doing tempo training with local running club and heard a popping sound from back of knee. Bang goes my training for the next few weeks just not the same...

Doing tempo training with local running club and heard a popping sound from back...

herbie1966

•6 years ago

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Wk8 R3 done

Cracked Wk8 this evening. Even pushed a little further and managed the 5K in 32mins. I can’t believe how this amazing program has got this fad lad running and...

Cracked Wk8 this evening. Even pushed a little further and managed the 5K in 32m...

coups1969

Graduate•6 years ago

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Brr.. cold nite for w9r1

O it was cold tonight but managed out before roads too icy!! Ended my 30 mins run a bit far away from home as i got carried away with different route😂😂so...

O it was cold tonight but managed out before roads too icy!! Ended my 30 mins ru...

Pc59

Graduate•6 years ago

22 Replies

Help

Nearly completed couch to 5k last run on Dec.9th in Tewkesbury.Im going to miss it where do I go from here?

Nearly completed couch to 5k last run on Dec.9th in Tewkesbury.Im going to miss ...

nick49

•6 years ago

5 Replies

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A 'cheeky' little post in case any of you fancy a new pair of knicks this weekend :)

A 'cheeky' little post in case any of you fancy a new pair of knicks this weeken...

Fishypieface

Graduate•6 years ago

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First post-grad run...

...stuck to @IannodaTruffe advice, and didn’t increase my run time. Covered 4.5K. Would’ve liked to do more but yesterday wasn’t the day. Another go...

...stuck to @IannodaTruffe advice, and didn’t increase my run time. Covered 4.5K...

PetrinaB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 - 2nd attempt

Made it! I was determined to complete this run. I slowed down the pace ( didn’t think it was possible to go any slower - but it was!). Pleased it’s done. Work...

Made it! I was determined to complete this run. I slowed down the pace ( didn’t ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

In a rut or making one? - week7 completed

So I bought myself a cinnamon bun as an end of run incentive today. I recognised the young girl behind the counter as someone I often pass, either striding...

So I bought myself a cinnamon bun as an end of run incentive today. I recognised...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 done, what a difference!!!

So 2 days after failing at the 20 minute mark on this one I set out again absolutely determined to crack it. My asthma felt good and I had a new place to run,...

So 2 days after failing at the 20 minute mark on this one I set out again absolu...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•6 years ago

16 Replies

Week 7 done 👌

Never thought I’d be posting this

pilquin

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Giving C25k another go!

Hey guys, Last year I actually started this programme and got to the end of wk 3 before quit because i got annoyed with running in the rain with glasses on....

Hey guys, Last year I actually started this programme and got to the end of wk ...

Ayelet

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling so down and no idea what I'm doing wrong!

Well I had a little wobble last week (Wk4) but have kept going out and ran W5 R2 on Wednesday. I feel like I'm making excuses but whichever 5k route I pick,...

Well I had a little wobble last week (Wk4) but have kept going out and ran W5 R2...

Newb-jogger

•6 years ago

12 Replies

That's a first! ❄⛄❄

Week 8 run 1 done....first 28 minute run and first time i have ever ran in the snow! Out of the 18 runs I have tracked it is my slowest pace, these longer...

Week 8 run 1 done....first 28 minute run and first time i have ever ran in the s...

zobles

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

Week 4 fears...

Did it!

What a run!

Killing time... how times have changed :-)

Advice needed please

Week 2 run 2

Gutted

Week 9 Run 2

Week five day three woohoo

Graduated! And too busy to let everyone know!

A daft idea and a lesson learned

My running buddy “Ralph” 🐕

Week 8 is hard

First post graduation run.

Wk8Run3 done, and another milestone conquered!

First week done, Not feeling great

W6R1

Ligament damage

Wk8 R3 done

Brr.. cold nite for w9r1

Help

Runderwear 25% off with BLACKFRIDAY25

First post-grad run...

Week 8 Run 2 - 2nd attempt

In a rut or making one? - week7 completed

Week 8 Run 2 done, what a difference!!!

Week 7 done 👌

Giving C25k another go!

Feeling so down and no idea what I'm doing wrong!

That's a first! ❄⛄❄

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