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Week 2 run 3

Looking forward to my run later with my running buddy 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Hels18

•6 years ago

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Back to the Beginning

It is almost exactly a year ago since I started my Couch to 5K journey. I did it and even managed Park Run a few times, my best time being 32 minutes. I did...

It is almost exactly a year ago since I started my Couch to 5K journey. I did i...

ThePostmistress

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back at it - we’ll sort of!

Started 30 min run at 06:45, cold and dark. Got half way round lake and my running bud said ‘ I don’t want to frighten you but..,’ Her blood sugar levels had...

Started 30 min run at 06:45, cold and dark. Got half way round lake and my runni...

DBlou

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 done ✅

So...90 seconds feels A LOT longer than 60! Here’s hoping to an easier second run 🤞🏻

So...90 seconds feels A LOT longer than 60! Here’s hoping to an easier second ru...

Catbee

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1 Off the ... And out the door!

Well, after procrastinating way too long, I got that mental switch on & got out the door! The first hurdle! For someone who dislikes running, I find the...

Well, after procrastinating way too long, I got that mental switch on & got out ...

Jay_Gee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post graduation run - Pleasant surprise

I set out late as usual on my first post graduation run. I re-ran a week 9 podcast and used map my run for the first time. I am more than happy with the result...

I set out late as usual on my first post graduation run. I re-ran a week 9 podca...

MikeJones68

Graduate•6 years ago

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Interesting Brooks article in Bloomberg

Well I read it with interest anyway.. www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-01-03/why-brooks-needs-runners-who-hate-to-run

Well I read it with interest anyway.. www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-01-03...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•6 years ago

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Jostling with the January Joggers

Finally, after a couple of botched attempts with an intermittently dodgy leg (suitably rested and stretched), I managed to get 8km ‘in the bag’ this morning....

Finally, after a couple of botched attempts with an intermittently dodgy leg (su...

Fishypieface

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hi! A little problem..

Hello guys! So back in the summer, I had completed week 3, I found it a bit rough but I was beyond happy that I made it! Since school started in September...

Hello guys! So back in the summer, I had completed week 3, I found it a bit roug...

Monique1

•6 years ago

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Blog inclusion

From now on my C25K will feature as part of my lifestyle blog which is into week 18 www.PETER7610.wixsite.com/mysite

From now on my C25K will feature as part of my lifestyle blog which is into week...

Petethebull

•6 years ago

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W5R3 My first long run

W5R3 Tomorrow. I'm a bit nervous about doing a 20 minutes run, its a big jump from the 8 minutes in W5R2.

W5R3 Tomorrow. I'm a bit nervous about doing a 20 minutes run, its a big jump fr...

Greyandold

•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

Completed week 1 on Thursday and seemed to absolutely fly through it. Was very focused and very determined. Today I knew I had to get back out there,...

Completed week 1 on Thursday and seemed to absolutely fly through it. Was very f...

LLK_13

•6 years ago

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Ready to take the plunge (I think)!

Newbie here - age 52 and at the stage where I think its time to focus on my own health more, having not done any serious exercise for the last 20 years. Never...

Newbie here - age 52 and at the stage where I think its time to focus on my own ...

smithp24

•6 years ago

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Joined a running club after several years!

I haven't been running in so long, but have finally signed up to a running club, which will start on Wednesday. Feeling very nervous about it. Any tips?

I haven't been running in so long, but have finally signed up to a running club,...

gibbs17

•6 years ago

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Week 1 complete.

After having not done exercise properly for a couple of years and gaining lots of weight I finally decided to take up the couch to 5k challenge. I have just...

After having not done exercise properly for a couple of years and gaining lots o...

samcam1985

•6 years ago

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I think I may be crazy.

Week one complete. I just want previously non-wobbly bits to stop wobbling and not to feel out of breath running round an agility course with my dog 🐶

Week one complete. I just want previously non-wobbly bits to stop wobbling and n...

Nik_A

•6 years ago

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Never realised 60 seconds was so long......

Well I’ve just finished 2nd run of Week 1 and oh my! First run was so knackering, thought I was going to die! I am so unfit!!! Had to take ibruprofen in the...

Well I’ve just finished 2nd run of Week 1 and oh my! First run was so knackering...

PatsyPoo

•6 years ago

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It's a Beautiful Day

I had intended to run this cold and frosty morning after dropping off Mr Psycho at work but I decided that joining Dhiny, my brother and my brother's fiancee...

I had intended to run this cold and frosty morning after dropping off Mr Psycho ...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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Icy!

Just done a run in sub-zero temperatures. Can’t beat trying to keep your breath while also trying to keep your feet!

Just done a run in sub-zero temperatures. Can’t beat trying to keep your breath...

The-K-is-Silent

Graduate•6 years ago

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Weird one!!

Well that one turned out to be a bit different. On the dreadmill...5 mins warm up done, upped the speed, all good for about 10 mins then it started going all...

Well that one turned out to be a bit different. On the dreadmill...5 mins warm ...

Polly2810

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Run, Treadmill..

Hi all, I'm giving this program a shot. I just had my first run, which I did on a treadmill. Having no history of running prior to this, I was skeptical but I...

Hi all, I'm giving this program a shot. I just had my first run, which I did on ...

JDThar

•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 1

Have had this up for almost a year but today l thought you know what, l am gonna give it a go and l am glad l did :) here is to more runs to come.

Have had this up for almost a year but today l thought you know what, l am gonna...

Kumhanya

•6 years ago

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Blinkin weather is messing with my mojo

I started running in October and I think nearly every week since it was been slippy or snowing at some point. I was really enjoying my run tonight but had to...

I started running in October and I think nearly every week since it was been sli...

Trying2run

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wow. I did it! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Week 9 run 3 in the bag. Hampered by a fierce, biting wind, but encouraged by the beauty of the setting sun I’ve just achieved something that i never imagined...

Week 9 run 3 in the bag. Hampered by a fierce, biting wind, but encouraged by th...

MrsB55

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling optimistic

Just got the Couch to 5k on my phone, hope to start tomorrow, wish me luck!

Shedevil

•6 years ago

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Starting soon

After a tragic Christmas i have decided to finally do something about my weight I am 34yo currently 21st 6lb and 5ft 10inch. I have heard of C25K before and...

After a tragic Christmas i have decided to finally do something about my weight ...

Runforrainbow

•6 years ago

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Rest days

Postponed my start to week 2 today until tomorrow. Yesterday I did an hour pump class followed by a boot camp class. Feeling it today so feeling the importance...

Postponed my start to week 2 today until tomorrow. Yesterday I did an hour pump ...

Petethebull

•6 years ago

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W1R3

Feeling fab following today's run. Feeling confident that C25K is an achievable goal so long as I keep focused and believe. X

Feeling fab following today's run. Feeling confident that C25K is an achievable ...

Getfitjack

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 done

Not quite as blustery today but invigorating all the same. Great when you get to on your favourite place at the end of your run.

Not quite as blustery today but invigorating all the same. Great when you get to...

TBags

•6 years ago

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W1R2 - sunny run completed

After long walk with my dog 6.6km that was my warm-up, I geared up and off I went. It was hard, it was difficult, so slow I went, and then even slower. Last 1...

After long walk with my dog 6.6km that was my warm-up, I geared up and off I wen...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Week 2 run 3

Back to the Beginning

Back at it - we’ll sort of!

Week 2 run 1 done ✅

W1R1 Off the ... And out the door!

Post graduation run - Pleasant surprise

Interesting Brooks article in Bloomberg

Jostling with the January Joggers

Hi! A little problem..

Blog inclusion

W5R3 My first long run

Week 2 Run 1

Ready to take the plunge (I think)!

Joined a running club after several years!

Week 1 complete.

I think I may be crazy.

Never realised 60 seconds was so long......

It's a Beautiful Day

Icy!

Weird one!!

First Run, Treadmill..

Week 1 run 1

Blinkin weather is messing with my mojo

Wow. I did it! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Feeling optimistic

Starting soon

Rest days

W1R3

Week 1 done

W1R2 - sunny run completed

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