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And then Sarah said....

"You're officially a runner" at the end of W6R3 today, and I swear I lifted 2 feet off the ground and haven't come back down yet!!! I realised (from someone...

"You're officially a runner" at the end of W6R3 today, and I swear I lifted 2 f...

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•6 years ago

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Aching like mad

I am so pleased with my progress yesterday with completing week 5. Today the back of my calf’s ache like mad. Should I repeat week 5 or carry on to week 6...

I am so pleased with my progress yesterday with completing week 5. Today the bac...

Evie79

•6 years ago

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What is your week - week 2 ⚡️

Hi there and welcome to, What is your Week ? February (2) Hopefully, lots of you will be joining in with this; it is a great support to everyone. The idea of,...

Hi there and welcome to, What is your Week ? February (2) Hopefully, lots of you...

ju-ju-

Graduate•6 years ago

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On the road again

Did Couch to 5k about 6 years ago and was amazed at how far I pushed myself. Before that I never thought I could run continuously for half an hour. Then life...

Did Couch to 5k about 6 years ago and was amazed at how far I pushed myself. Bef...

BilloRuns

•6 years ago

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Respect to treadmill runners

Hats off to you guys. I’ve never been a treadmill runner, preferring to run outside, but I’m on holiday in India with nowhere suitable to run outside. So, I...

Hats off to you guys. I’ve never been a treadmill runner, preferring to run outs...

Suesky17

Graduate•6 years ago

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Squat Challenge W4D5: back to the drawing board

You thought I'd forgotten. You hoped you were getting a day off, but nope. Every day is a schoolday and today is no exception: http://teamrhomboid.com/

You thought I'd forgotten. You hoped you were getting a day off, but nope. Ever...

Rignold

•6 years ago

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First week done

I’ve just done W1R3. I hadn’t been out for 6 days however and the run has killed me. Even after the 1st 60 second run I struggled. Peaked at 4, and literally...

I’ve just done W1R3. I hadn’t been out for 6 days however and the run has killed...

lunachic86

•6 years ago

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W5R3: cant believe I not only completed it but even enjoyed it

I know everybody always says: "trust the program", but I was so convinced I wouldn't be able to do this that it took me over 6 months to even put my shoes on...

I know everybody always says: "trust the program", but I was so convinced I woul...

BJ56

Graduate•6 years ago

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To anyone on the IC or, well anyone really AQUA JOGGING

Aqua jogging: https://www.active.com/running/articles/the-benefits-of-aqua-jogging Running, without any of the downsides of injury! Can be done even with some...

Aqua jogging: https://www.active.com/running/articles/the-benefits-of-aqua-joggi...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk4 R2

Im back.......after the worlds crappiest day yesterday and feeling totally fed up im back after completing Wk4 R2. And.......i felt so great, i felt like i...

Im back.......after the worlds crappiest day yesterday and feeling totally fed u...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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Energy

Feeling a bit reflective today, thinking about when I first started C25K back in August 2017. My very first post on here was when I got to week 4, and it was...

Feeling a bit reflective today, thinking about when I first started C25K back in...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 9R2 😃

I was on wk8r3 in Dec, should have completed wk 9 by 16th Dec. Unfortunately came down with a chest infection and cold 😞 which hung around & was unable to...

I was on wk8r3 in Dec, should have completed wk 9 by 16th Dec. Unfortunately cam...

kmc66

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 6 run 1 - not good

So i was feeling like i was getting somewhere, smashed the 20 minute run last week but really struggled to complete last nights run which was a total of 18...

So i was feeling like i was getting somewhere, smashed the 20 minute run last we...

RooLou

•6 years ago

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Just not feeling it

Any advice on changing my mindset??? Everyone tells me about the “buzz” of exercise but I just feel tired and irritable for the rest of run day. I’ve just...

Any advice on changing my mindset??? Everyone tells me about the “buzz” of exerc...

jodimoore999

•6 years ago

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Lumbering elephant

W5r1! Did it with no problems, not out of breath, just feel like a lumbering elephant 🐘, especially when a lithe gazelle ran past me. 1° out there this...

W5r1! Did it with no problems, not out of breath, just feel like a lumbering ele...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•6 years ago

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Any users of Garmin Vivosport here?

Hi everyone, I'm thinking about the graduation threat already, and a sport band naturally comes to mind. I'm not satisfied with "Zombies, Run!" tracking...

Hi everyone, I'm thinking about the graduation threat already, and a sport band ...

bitseybloom

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sherwood Forest

Week 2 run 1 All done through Centre Parcs in Sherwood Forest, stunning views and that’s the best I’ve felt after a run so far

Week 2 run 1 All done through Centre Parcs in Sherwood Forest, stunning views an...

robOliver

•6 years ago

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Stay in my warm bed or....

Well of course I’m going to get up run! It’s only dark & -2 out there!!! Never thought I’d change THIS much but W8 R1 I’m coming for you!! 🏃‍♀️💪

Well of course I’m going to get up run! It’s only dark & -2 out there!!! Never ...

BLEWI

•6 years ago

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Newbie here

Hi everyone. Been doing Couch to 5k since New Year. Been really enjoying it, but woke up this morning to see it’s -3 out and soon realised that everything is...

Hi everyone. Been doing Couch to 5k since New Year. Been really enjoying it, but...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Where there's a will, there's a way

I finished c25k 3 weeks ago and went straight to New Zealand where I've found the heat too much to run in.My first attempt lasted 15 mins, the 2nd barely 10...

I finished c25k 3 weeks ago and went straight to New Zealand where I've found th...

Fifitat50

Graduate•6 years ago

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Am I on track for W5?

I completed R2 tonight reasonably comfortably. I don't, however, feel particularly relieved or satisfied having managed the 2 x 8 minute runs. Despite running...

I completed R2 tonight reasonably comfortably. I don't, however, feel particular...

DeterminedBear

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ever Fancied Streaking?

I will let you into a reasonably well known secret - our very own ju-ju- streaks. And furthermore she is a proud streaker - over a year of running daily. Wow!...

I will let you into a reasonably well known secret - our very own ju-ju- streak...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Week 6, Run 2 completed. From now on I see that the runs will be without walking breaks. I still enjoy the walk sections , I am going to miss them.

Week 6, Run 2 completed. From now on I see that the runs will be without walking...

thisfishcan

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 Repeat

So have gone backbto Week 3 again after just about getting to end of Week 5 before the icy weather interrupted again - glad I went back to repeat - determined...

So have gone backbto Week 3 again after just about getting to end of Week 5 befo...

Gbh36

•6 years ago

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w3r2 - much better

I think we have really got into our stride - long may it continue - I know from reading the more experienced runners that there are good and bad days. We tried...

I think we have really got into our stride - long may it continue - I know from ...

I_can_run

Graduate•6 years ago

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I wore my pyjamas for tonight's run

It was so frickin cold my PJs looked like my best option. Worked out well although I did get a few funny looks (they're black with silver sparkles)

It was so frickin cold my PJs looked like my best option. Worked out well althou...

Squeakypoptest

Graduate•6 years ago

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A lurker making herself known...

Hello everyone, I'm sort of new around here (although a lurker). I did C25k about six years ago and loved it, but then fell down one step (one step!) and tore...

Hello everyone, I'm sort of new around here (although a lurker). I did C25k abo...

fogs88

•6 years ago

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Getting into the run in the last 10 minutes

So this is weird- I am in W2 (again) and I realise there is a pattern- I start the run, and for the first 20 minutes I'm like 'Ouch, this is hard, ouch, I feel...

So this is weird- I am in W2 (again) and I realise there is a pattern- I start t...

Squeakypoptest

Graduate•6 years ago

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redoing W2- trying to be sensible

So I was quick out of the gate and did two weeks before I got sensible. Ankle pain pushed me to go to RunnersNeed and get a proper pair of shoes tailored to my...

So I was quick out of the gate and did two weeks before I got sensible. Ankle pa...

Squeakypoptest

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 complete hoooraay

Week 3 complete, looking forward to week 4 on Friday (did l just say l am loooking foward to a run wow, who would have thought. 3 more runs to new trainers 👟

Week 3 complete, looking forward to week 4 on Friday (did l just say l am loooki...

Kumhanya

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

And then Sarah said....

Aching like mad

What is your week - week 2 ⚡️

On the road again

Respect to treadmill runners

Squat Challenge W4D5: back to the drawing board

First week done

W5R3: cant believe I not only completed it but even enjoyed it

To anyone on the IC or, well anyone really AQUA JOGGING

Wk4 R2

Energy

Wk 9R2 😃

Wk 6 run 1 - not good

Just not feeling it

Lumbering elephant

Any users of Garmin Vivosport here?

Sherwood Forest

Stay in my warm bed or....

Newbie here

Where there's a will, there's a way

Am I on track for W5?

Ever Fancied Streaking?

Week 6 Run 2

Week 3 Repeat

w3r2 - much better

I wore my pyjamas for tonight's run

A lurker making herself known...

Getting into the run in the last 10 minutes

redoing W2- trying to be sensible

Week 3 complete hoooraay

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