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Shoes!

I'm on week 6 and I've just had a gait analysis done. I'm supernating and need neutral shoes (he said. I glazed over a tad as he was blinding me with science,...

I'm on week 6 and I've just had a gait analysis done. I'm supernating and need n...

badcrumble

•6 years ago

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w6 run3

:-))) !! Almost didn’t go, feeling disheartened after W6run2, but decided to give it a go on the basis I could always stop and try again another day. Beautiful...

:-))) !! Almost didn’t go, feeling disheartened after W6run2, but decided to giv...

SusieHicks

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

I find it boring, may be because there are walking intervals in it. I did it though. Today is Run 2 :)

I find it boring, may be because there are walking intervals in it. I did it tho...

Dream76

Graduate•6 years ago

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Going backwards!!??

Hi there , newbie here . Very unfit bit struggling though the program with varying degrees of success. Don’t understand why I managed the 20 and 25 min long...

Hi there , newbie here . Very unfit bit struggling though the program with varyi...

Bkrab

•6 years ago

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Feeling great

Started C25K 6 weeks ago before starting I thought I couldn't run and that I would never be able to do it. I am amazed at how I can do it and it makes me feel...

Started C25K 6 weeks ago before starting I thought I couldn't run and that I wou...

Debbieharry

•6 years ago

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W5 r2

I did it, but unlike Sarararar I found the first 8 easier than the second 8 mins. When Jo whiley (app) told me I had 4 mins left I felt like I was counting it...

I did it, but unlike Sarararar I found the first 8 easier than the second 8 mins...

Jb33

Graduate•6 years ago

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Different route

I went a different way today , completely forgetting that to do a loop and get out of the botanical garden I had to go down steps - not easy when running with...

I went a different way today , completely forgetting that to do a loop and get o...

Mamabear5

Graduate•6 years ago

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APP FOR 10K

Hello, I have completed to NHS Couch to 5k and am still running 3 times a week and loving it. I am seriously considering 10K. Could you please suggest a good...

Hello, I have completed to NHS Couch to 5k and am still running 3 times a week a...

TJEL

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 looming...

Hi All, After a stop/start beginning to c25k through an injury at the start of the year. I restarted and am now onto week 3. I have been taking it easy and...

Hi All, After a stop/start beginning to c25k through an injury at the start of ...

Bigboyrunner

•6 years ago

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Wk 1 Run 3 in the bag!

Am still buzzing from this mornings run! it was a beautiful morning too with frost on the field i ran on and the sun rising. Can't wait to start week 2 on...

Am still buzzing from this mornings run! it was a beautiful morning too with fro...

alisonx

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1

Well I've done it, I've started. Finished work yesterday and went straight to the gym and just did it. Having never run before I was a bit apprehensive and...

Well I've done it, I've started. Finished work yesterday and went straight to t...

Elaine247

•6 years ago

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My first running tear/cry

Morning family, Another Wednesday morning, another 5am alarm clock, another run. It took me 20 Mon to convince myself to get up and not to postpone my run, and...

Morning family, Another Wednesday morning, another 5am alarm clock, another run....

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Confusion

I seem to be answering the lovely comments as my old username Jam123 ! I couldn’t remember my old username 🙂 I’m not to sure if I should close that one and...

I seem to be answering the lovely comments as my old username Jam123 ! I couldn’...

Sarah52

•6 years ago

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10K reached

So I haven't posted for a while. But just an update. Graduated the C25K a while ago and decided to not do the 10K program. Been running with my students...

So I haven't posted for a while. But just an update. Graduated the C25K a while ...

credding

Graduate•6 years ago

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Seriously, would not have believed it!

So just finished run 1 of week 8 running 28 mins non stop. I have NEVER run for that amount of time ever and for just over 2 miles. This programme is simply...

So just finished run 1 of week 8 running 28 mins non stop. I have NEVER run for ...

SeniorBaz

•6 years ago

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Not Wet Wet Wet but Cold Cold Cold

Having only run twice last week after recovering from a chest infection and having a way too busy life I was up with the lark yesterday morning, resolved to...

Having only run twice last week after recovering from a chest infection and havi...

Razouski

•6 years ago

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And he starts again!!

Hi Guys n girls, How's it all going? Hope everyone is enjoying their running and for all those who are doing the program at the moment, hope all is going well....

Hi Guys n girls, How's it all going? Hope everyone is enjoying their running and...

saul01

Graduate•6 years ago

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Oops... just signed up to do a 10k 😱

Please Help.... Currently running for 25 mins comfortably but never managed to graduate and was wondering what I could do to motivate myself... long story...

Please Help.... Currently running for 25 mins comfortably but never managed to g...

BLEWI

•6 years ago

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Re-writing songs to be about running #1

All About the Pace Yeah the sky's clear, I put on my runnin' shoes and now I'm stretchin', stretching, like I'm supposed to do I got my music on, it's...

All About the Pace Yeah the sky's clear, I put on my runnin' shoes and now I'm ...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4, Run 1 and struggling.

Hi everyone, So I completed week 3, can’t say it was particularly easy but if I’m totally honest it wasn’t that hard either. Now I’m trying to make progress...

Hi everyone, So I completed week 3, can’t say it was particularly easy but if I...

Bettylthomas

•6 years ago

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Wk8 R2...slow and steady 🏃🏼‍♀️

Another 28min run completed although my legs did feel a bit tired today. I kept it slow ad steady just like my last run and managed the full 28mins again 😊...

Another 28min run completed although my legs did feel a bit tired today. I kept ...

Melo_smiles

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m Back !

I started this about a year ago and due to a knee injury and a personal upset, I had to stop. I now have decided to retry the Couch to 5k and hopefully I’ll...

I started this about a year ago and due to a knee injury and a personal upset, I...

Sarah52

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Tips for Week 5 run 3?

Okay so I know it's possible in theory, but I am super nervous about the 20 minute run. Run 2 today was okay, apart from the app crashing mid-run. The second...

Okay so I know it's possible in theory, but I am super nervous about the 20 minu...

Sarararara

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sunshine

Lovely!! Nuff said!

Richard7

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

From a low to a high.

So today started of on a major low, by 10am I had talked myself out of going for my run, firstly, cos I felt really low and fed up and secondly, cos I didn’t...

So today started of on a major low, by 10am I had talked myself out of going for...

Lisalou1402

Graduate•6 years ago

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Cold Ears W1 R3

Three days since my last run thanks to snow and travelling. Dry pavements again but a chilly Cheltenham wind to turn my little lugs blue. Looking forward to...

Three days since my last run thanks to snow and travelling. Dry pavements again ...

CDA1

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 in the bag!

I am feeling over the moon! I honestly didn't think I'd be able to do it as I had to do week 5 run 2 twice. I ran in the snow and then got wet feet so gave up...

I am feeling over the moon! I honestly didn't think I'd be able to do it as I ha...

Jogger84

•6 years ago

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First trailie run

Well, I'd planned a run today anyway but my new trail shoes arrived too so I hastily changed my route idea and set off into the wilds. Firstly.... what a...

Well, I'd planned a run today anyway but my new trail shoes arrived too so I has...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

W2 R3

Well, who'd 'ave thought it. Ready to start wk 3 tomorrow and can't wait. I can hardly believe how different I already feel. Not that's it been a doddle so...

Well, who'd 'ave thought it. Ready to start wk 3 tomorrow and can't wait. I ca...

AnnaRC

•6 years ago

1 Reply

First Day

Well first day of first week...not so bad.

angiolver16gmailcom

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

Shoes!

w6 run3

Week 6 Run 1

Going backwards!!??

Feeling great

W5 r2

Different route

APP FOR 10K

Week 4 looming...

Wk 1 Run 3 in the bag!

W1R1

My first running tear/cry

Confusion

10K reached

Seriously, would not have believed it!

Not Wet Wet Wet but Cold Cold Cold

And he starts again!!

Oops... just signed up to do a 10k 😱

Re-writing songs to be about running #1

Week 4, Run 1 and struggling.

Wk8 R2...slow and steady 🏃🏼‍♀️

I’m Back !

Tips for Week 5 run 3?

Sunshine

From a low to a high.

Cold Ears W1 R3

Week 5 run 3 in the bag!

First trailie run

W2 R3

First Day

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