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Cheating ;-)

Lovely Laura is always there... telling us what to do... I was just wondering if anyone else is naughty like me and while she isn't looking sneak a little...

Lovely Laura is always there... telling us what to do... I was just wondering if...

Siadwell

•6 years ago

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Starting tomorrow!

Hi all, starting c25k tomorrow evening with a local group, I have missed the official start on Saturday, but is ok if I start Monday. Really looking forward to...

Hi all, starting c25k tomorrow evening with a local group, I have missed the off...

Janey1xx

Graduate•6 years ago

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Heartwarming!!

What a fabulous group!! Thank you for the kind and generous messages of support, am really blown away. I've just bought a pair of trainers...(only fashion...

What a fabulous group!! Thank you for the kind and generous messages of support,...

Silver-surfer

•6 years ago

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lighter mornings = more routes

the darkness will just be starting to fade now when I set off for my weekday runs at just before 5am. this now opens up lots of new unlit routes that I...

the darkness will just be starting to fade now when I set off for my weekday run...

kieran-williams

•6 years ago

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W7 R3 ✅ Soooo Slow 🐌🐌🐌

Back outside for first time in weeks- lovely day but I am sooo slow! Only managing just over 2.5 km 🙄

Back outside for first time in weeks- lovely day but I am sooo slow! Only managi...

Lovethemozman

•6 years ago

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Pace is such a weird thing

Ok am now in week 9, unbelievably, and did W9R1 as a parkrun on Saturday (my third, and the first one done with my daughter, who got me into all this, such a...

Ok am now in week 9, unbelievably, and did W9R1 as a parkrun on Saturday (my thi...

sheffieldgirl

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sneak peaks 🙈

So I have completed W4 and start W5 tomorrow! So far so good! However, I’m dreading week 5! R1 looks good , 5 minute runs 👍🏼 R2 looks doable, 5 minute and 8...

So I have completed W4 and start W5 tomorrow! So far so good! However, I’m dread...

Lisalou1402

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk2r2

What kind of diet do i need to keep to to lose weight and keep fitness x

Northamptonla

•6 years ago

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My first half marathon- DONE!!

Oh my goodness. Last Easter my super-running friend convinced me to have a go at a half marathon... the London Landmarks Half Marathon. I was a total running...

Oh my goodness. Last Easter my super-running friend convinced me to have a go at...

PetrinaB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 do over went well

After my arthritic knees complained a little to loudly after 7.2, I gave them a weeks holiday then treated them to week 6 again this week. Week 6 completed...

After my arthritic knees complained a little to loudly after 7.2, I gave them a ...

SarahB1965

•6 years ago

1 Reply

After run muscle gel?

Do these gels work better to ease muscle stress than stretching out would? I’ve got a pot waiting on my bathroom shelf. 😊

Do these gels work better to ease muscle stress than stretching out would? I’ve...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first half marathon- DONE!!

Oh my goodness. Last Easter my super-running friend convinced me to have a go at a half marathon... but Was a total novice! So, I C25K’ed... and kept going. I...

Oh my goodness. Last Easter my super-running friend convinced me to have a go at...

PetrinaB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Re-writing songs to be about running #2

Today was a lovely day and so despite being achy from some activities yesterday (Get your minds out of the gutter, I was lugging computer equipment from the...

Today was a lovely day and so despite being achy from some activities yesterday ...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 done

Week one finished (again) Let’s see if this bag of bones lets me get through week two this time!!

Week one finished (again) Let’s see if this bag of bones lets me get through wee...

DaveB46

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk3 R2

Well this morning after finishing working a night shift (should of been 12hrs but because of the time change I only had to do 11hrs 😀), I decided I would go...

Well this morning after finishing working a night shift (should of been 12hrs bu...

Spacegirl-1

•6 years ago

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Third time lucky

Just back from my first run of week 1. This is the third time I have attempted the C25k programme and hoping this time it sticks. I’ve just been diagnosed with...

Just back from my first run of week 1. This is the third time I have attempted t...

BeccaTh

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie

Been over 15 years since I last ran, just completed week 1, aiming to lose weight and finally be able to keep up with my kids! Loving the app so far!

Been over 15 years since I last ran, just completed week 1, aiming to lose weigh...

waltywalt77

•6 years ago

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beginner

hi im sue, im a beginner at this but enjoyed the first day, looking forward to finishing it

hi im sue, im a beginner at this but enjoyed the first day, looking forward to f...

nannysue65

•6 years ago

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Thank you Laura!

I was dreading this run, as it was to be my first off the treadmill and in the real world... I started off slow and steady like they say and was really chuffed...

I was dreading this run, as it was to be my first off the treadmill and in the r...

frenchvisitor

Graduate•6 years ago

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KICK THE BUTT OF CANCER…..

My run today was, as it has been for the last few weeks, up my favourite hill route, Posbury Hill with stunning views across the wonderful Devon countryside....

My run today was, as it has been for the last few weeks, up my favourite hill r...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•6 years ago

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Medal

Random thought but does anyone know if you can buy an actual medal 🥇 for completing C25K I love the fact I graduated it’s still one of my biggest achievements...

Random thought but does anyone know if you can buy an actual medal 🥇 for comple...

MsFickle

•6 years ago

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A fresh start

Hi I'm Hayley. Ok so I am battling some pretty horrible demons at the moment and know exercise is great for mental health as well as fitness. I used to love...

Hi I'm Hayley. Ok so I am battling some pretty horrible demons at the moment and...

Hayleythart

•6 years ago

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Week One day 3....with a run buddy

Yay. .great run. Loving this app. Weather stunning...and now have a run buddy xxx

Yay. .great run. Loving this app. Weather stunning...and now have a run buddy xx...

angiolver16gmailcom

•6 years ago

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Hugely unfit in need of help! ☺️

Hi, hugely unfit and nearing a significant birthday! So had a bonkers moment last week and signed up to do two 5k's, one of which includes inflatable objects -...

Hi, hugely unfit and nearing a significant birthday! So had a bonkers moment las...

Silver-surfer

•6 years ago

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OMG!!!

W4R1 done, I guess you could say I struggled with that one. My breathing is a lot better since having some great advice to slow down by my forum buddies. My...

W4R1 done, I guess you could say I struggled with that one. My breathing is a lo...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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🏃🏽‍♀️🌞 not ❄️💦

What a pleasurable run this morning (even with losing an hour of sleep), the Ochil hills were glistening in the sunshine and my bones loved being warmed....

What a pleasurable run this morning (even with losing an hour of sleep), the Och...

Madsimmo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Poppo1

My daughter and i started pod cast 8 yesterday can’t believe we can run for 28 mins now none stop what a difference from when we started pod cast one not be...

My daughter and i started pod cast 8 yesterday can’t believe we can run for 28 m...

Poppo1

•6 years ago

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W9R1 - really? Really!

Took it slow and steady this morning as my last Week 8 run was hard and not enjoyable! Managed to run for 30 minutes. Sorry, I just have to stop and read that...

Took it slow and steady this morning as my last Week 8 run was hard and not enjo...

JoP61

Graduate•6 years ago

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BST & W8R3 done

And a bit of dancing! 🏃‍♀️

JetsOwner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Weight loss and running.

I originally started the C25K to lose some weight. I know running 5k won’t neccessarily help with weight loss but in the past if I’ve exercised I’ve ate better...

I originally started the C25K to lose some weight. I know running 5k won’t necce...

Nwrkpak

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

Cheating ;-)

Starting tomorrow!

Heartwarming!!

lighter mornings = more routes

W7 R3 ✅ Soooo Slow 🐌🐌🐌

Pace is such a weird thing

Sneak peaks 🙈

Wk2r2

My first half marathon- DONE!!

Week 6 do over went well

After run muscle gel?

My first half marathon- DONE!!

Re-writing songs to be about running #2

Week 1 done

Wk3 R2

Third time lucky

Newbie

beginner

Thank you Laura!

KICK THE BUTT OF CANCER…..

Medal

A fresh start

Week One day 3....with a run buddy

Hugely unfit in need of help! ☺️

OMG!!!

🏃🏽‍♀️🌞 not ❄️💦

Poppo1

W9R1 - really? Really!

BST & W8R3 done

Weight loss and running.

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