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Week 2 run 1

OK so this went reaaalllllyyyyy quick. Yes the last two runs are still the hardest... I have to be honest I can't believe I've got this far. You'll probably...

OK so this went reaaalllllyyyyy quick. Yes the last two runs are still the harde...

Sarahk84

•6 years ago

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End of week 1

Just completed third run of week 1 😀 although its not getting easier i am getting slightly faster. Enjoying the talk through while out.

Just completed third run of week 1 😀 although its not getting easier i am getti...

Peetski

•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

Put this off all week as was dreading the first 3 minute run. I needn’t have worried, I cruised it with the help of good coChing all the way through. So happy

Put this off all week as was dreading the first 3 minute run. I needn’t have wor...

Thewroesbowl

•6 years ago

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Shin splints!

oh no has anyone any advice i did my 2nd run, stamina wise it was not too bad at all really painful though on my knees, this was 2 days ago but now i can...

oh no has anyone any advice i did my 2nd run, stamina wise it was not too bad at...

rubypaws

•6 years ago

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Calf issue

Hi all. Started couch to 5k a few weeks ago but now have to stop as calf is in too much pain to run and been limping about walking . Do I rest it until...

Hi all. Started couch to 5k a few weeks ago but now have to stop as calf is in t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Sore achillese

Have completed run two of week one and while I'm running my achillese tendons are fine but they are both a bit sore the day after. I've had issues with them...

Have completed run two of week one and while I'm running my achillese tendons ar...

Suewatling

•6 years ago

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Got my kit on under my work clothes!

I suddenly realised that there is just enough daylight left when I finish work today, to fit in a run on my way home. I've found out there's a village halfway...

I suddenly realised that there is just enough daylight left when I finish work t...

Lizzisforliving

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newby

Just started at the beginning of week and completed Wk1 R2 yesterday! I won’t pretend it’s easy but I’ve always wanted to say “I’m just off for a run” but I...

Just started at the beginning of week and completed Wk1 R2 yesterday! I won’t pr...

Lesleyloolah

•6 years ago

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Beginner

I only started this week, yesterday I completed Wk1 R2 and felt very pleased with myself even though I cannot lie I found it very hard! I’ve always wanted to...

I only started this week, yesterday I completed Wk1 R2 and felt very pleased wit...

Lesleyloolah

•6 years ago

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W2R1 back again. Can you pause the c25k app?

I graduated 4 years ago but didn’t keep it up. Tried again 2 years ago, same again. But I’m back and enthused! I think the fact I’m 50 this year is part of...

I graduated 4 years ago but didn’t keep it up. Tried again 2 years ago, same aga...

thurnbyhelen

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 R2 Ok so far I think

Completed (kind of) the second run of the week. I've chosen running to the supermarket of an evening when I need supplies as a way of fitting it in but even...

Completed (kind of) the second run of the week. I've chosen running to the super...

Beenherebefore

•6 years ago

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Busy week

I’ve not run since Sunday so squeezed in a 30 minute run after parents evening for my son tonight. It was a little foggy but I got out there and enjoyed the...

I’ve not run since Sunday so squeezed in a 30 minute run after parents evening f...

TJMazz

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

The Squatmeister Rig 30 day beginner Squat Challenge

(admin approved) It is that time of year again, when the '30 Day Challenges' start popping up on Pinterest and Facebook and other social media platforms....

(admin approved) It is that time of year again, when the '30 Day Challenges' sta...

Rignold

•6 years ago

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W2R1 Complete!

Managed to complete W2R1 this evening, though it definitely wasn't my best run. It was very cold and I was very reluctant to go, but somehow forced myself...

Managed to complete W2R1 this evening, though it definitely wasn't my best run. ...

Adler92

•6 years ago

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Newby at 49

Haven’t ran for years but have excercised over the years. I’ve just done run 1 of week 2 good so far hope I can complete it

Haven’t ran for years but have excercised over the years. I’ve just done run 1 o...

Mcdon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 4

Another success and I'm surprised with how easy I found it, it really does gradually build you up however I am still dreading running for 25 mins straight well...

Another success and I'm surprised with how easy I found it, it really does gradu...

Megan9

•6 years ago

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Bye bye laura

I have said before that i'm not sure I love running.. but tonight I really felt like I just might. I set out on week 1 of ju-ju's magic 10 bridge. I have...

I have said before that i'm not sure I love running.. but tonight I really felt ...

pinkaardvark

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 in the bag .. now give me more!

Was feeling a bit under the weather and long day at work but I decided to go for it ... and I did it! Accidentally paused the app so had to run extra 2 minutes...

Was feeling a bit under the weather and long day at work but I decided to go for...

shakdang

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yahoo! Day 11 5K

Today was my Run day on my 5K every day for January. I walked the 5K for the last two days as my calf was sore. That was a good decision. I managed to run the...

Today was my Run day on my 5K every day for January. I walked the 5K for the las...

damienair

Graduate•6 years ago

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Calf pain and numbness.

On week 2 (2nd session) using a treadmill. I get severe pain in my calfs which eventually leads to numbness in my feet when walking and running. Recovery...

On week 2 (2nd session) using a treadmill. I get severe pain in my calfs which...

19jac81

•6 years ago

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Week 2 done

Week 2 complete. Looking forward to week three now. I can’t tell you enough how pleased I am I found this program.

Week 2 complete. Looking forward to week three now. I can’t tell you enough how ...

Unfitwestie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Good run this eve

Just done first week 3 run this eve? A bit harder but completed and feeling good 😊

Just done first week 3 run this eve? A bit harder but completed and feeling good...

Hels18

•6 years ago

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Give a girl a new woolly hat and a crisp sunny day...

... and a route that passes a very busy marine-commando training barracks TWICE for 'twas a there and back again run... well, she completes her first 60min...

... and a route that passes a very busy marine-commando training barracks TWICE ...

PetrinaB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Give a girl a new hat and a sunny day...

... and she completes her first 60min run. Must've been the pom-pom!

PetrinaB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Who is this?

Hi all, Happy New year, I haven't ran since November due to foster children and several colds/ manflu. How far do you think I should run? Do I have to go...

Hi all, Happy New year, I haven't ran since November due to foster children an...

Martin_Rose

Graduate•6 years ago

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Camino de Santiago hike/run

I've been hiking in Spain a lot over recent years (2500 km last 3 years) and due to a recent spell of unemployment I have the opportunity to go do a mega hike...

I've been hiking in Spain a lot over recent years (2500 km last 3 years) and due...

Lordi

Graduate•6 years ago

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Keepin on

4.5k, 37 mins for me today and I still get the rush. Although it's cold, the river is still beautiful at night and when half covered by ice. And a hot dinner...

4.5k, 37 mins for me today and I still get the rush. Although it's cold, the ri...

ejvcruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk1

I have just finished wk 1 I have done three runs how many days rest before I start on wk 2?

I have just finished wk 1 I have done three runs how many days rest before I sta...

Jiffy123

•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2, outdoors versus indoors!

I've been running indoors on home treadmill until today. I thought it'd be a good idea to see what running outdoors was like in comparison. Wrestling with the...

I've been running indoors on home treadmill until today. I thought it'd be a goo...

Assumpta888

Graduate•6 years ago

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running like pheobe

w1 r3 in the bag, managed to let go of tredmill bar for the first time! confidence increasing.. tempted to repeat wk 1 don't feel ready to run for 90 sec

w1 r3 in the bag, managed to let go of tredmill bar for the first time! confiden...

Bumble-65

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Week 2 run 1

End of week 1

Week 3 Run 1

Shin splints!

Calf issue

Sore achillese

Got my kit on under my work clothes!

Newby

Beginner

W2R1 back again. Can you pause the c25k app?

W1 R2 Ok so far I think

Busy week

The Squatmeister Rig 30 day beginner Squat Challenge

W2R1 Complete!

Newby at 49

Week 4 run 4

Bye bye laura

W5R3 in the bag .. now give me more!

Yahoo! Day 11 5K

Calf pain and numbness.

Week 2 done

Good run this eve

Give a girl a new woolly hat and a crisp sunny day...

Give a girl a new hat and a sunny day...

Who is this?

Camino de Santiago hike/run

Keepin on

Wk1

Week 2 Run 2, outdoors versus indoors!

running like pheobe

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