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Week 8 run 2

I was ok running till week 7. I am finding week 8 runs too difficult to finish. I am too tired by 10 minutes into the run and wants to stop but somehow keep...

I was ok running till week 7. I am finding week 8 runs too difficult to finish. ...

Priyanka_03

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running on wet-muddy ground

Just started this week. Second run planned for tomorrow. I’m looking for recommendations for running shoes. Part of my route on wet and muddy ground. Profile...

Just started this week. Second run planned for tomorrow. I’m looking for recomme...

ATMVA

•6 years ago

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I'm still on track

Time flies by, and I did my 10th consolidating 30-min run today, not as bored by doing the same workout each time as I was expecting. It's still hard. These...

Time flies by, and I did my 10th consolidating 30-min run today, not as bored by...

bitseybloom

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running in the morning or the evening?

W6R3 and 25 mins in the bag this morning! Weirdly though, I think I have decided I prefer to run in the evening. I thought I'd be too tired. But even after a...

W6R3 and 25 mins in the bag this morning! Weirdly though, I think I have decided...

Squeakypoptest

Graduate•6 years ago

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On a High!

After a week's break, I just did W4R2 and I'm loving it! yes my legs are tired, my ankle hurts and my knee hurts a bit, but I managed it fairly easily and was...

After a week's break, I just did W4R2 and I'm loving it! yes my legs are tired, ...

Ajay99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Should I try third run only or entire week if I failed only 1 run?

Hey Guys, I am on week 4 and until now I have completed all runs within time period i.e. 3 runs a week. My first run is on Thursday Second run is on......

Hey Guys, I am on week 4 and until now I have completed all runs within time pe...

arslanbhutt

•6 years ago

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I’m in shock!

After dreading W4R1 for days, I’ve done it and I feel ok too! Didn’t think I could go from 3 to 5 mins, let alone all that in one session. I’m so happy! I was...

After dreading W4R1 for days, I’ve done it and I feel ok too! Didn’t think I cou...

Tasha99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Retro-Runners 1990s Playlist Available

Thank you to all the contributors last week, as rolysmate said I had my work cut out, given the great ideas. So there will be two 1990’s playlists on Spotify -...

Thank you to all the contributors last week, as rolysmate said I had my work cut...

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•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 Completed!

I can't believe it but I actually completed week 5 today! I ran 2.5K in the 20 minutes which I'm pleased with but also feels a long way of 5K in 30 minutes!...

I can't believe it but I actually completed week 5 today! I ran 2.5K in the 20 ...

NJA95

Graduate•6 years ago

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My journey so far

I thought I would write this in case there are any people out there thinking I CANT do that. I’m up to wk6r2. I started my journey 8th January my weight was...

I thought I would write this in case there are any people out there thinking I C...

Notsobigdoug

•6 years ago

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Hi everyone

Hi everyone new to this going to be doing my first run tomorrow. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

Hi everyone new to this going to be doing my first run tomorrow. Any advice woul...

Tasco

•6 years ago

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Does Laura say the same as Michael and other coaches?

Just wondered today as I jogged around?

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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Loving my C25K runs with Michael 🏃🏼‍♀️😀

Hi all, on week 2 of C25K and loving having Michael Johnson as my personal coach. Never expected I could start to run at 55, obese, high blood pressure and...

Hi all, on week 2 of C25K and loving having Michael Johnson as my personal coach...

Suew1

•6 years ago

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Well I never..

Just finished week 5 and managed a whole 20mins non stop.. pretty muddy run today too. Wasn’t easy but wouldn’t say it was horrific which I did expect, once Mr...

Just finished week 5 and managed a whole 20mins non stop.. pretty muddy run toda...

KattyG

Graduate•6 years ago

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Weight and natural body Lycra - running benefits

3 people recently asked me if I had lost weight. (I haven’t, in fact carrying a few extra pounds) This got me thinking . I know many people on here hope to see...

3 people recently asked me if I had lost weight. (I haven’t, in fact carrying a ...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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OMG we did W4R2!

I'm soooo happy! Me and my 8 year-old did run 2 of week 4 and it was great. It wasn't easy but we did it. He's really starting to get into the programme too,...

I'm soooo happy! Me and my 8 year-old did run 2 of week 4 and it was great. It w...

Juliapal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 and beyond cream crackered update

Well its a big day tomorrow . Up to the marsden and see the consultant , to see if this nightmare going to get any easier or is it going be going under the...

Well its a big day tomorrow . Up to the marsden and see the consultant , to see ...

doubletap

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7 R2...today was a good day 😀

This morning I headed out to run R2 Wk7 wearing my brand new running gear from my husband and son for Mother’s Day...oh how times have changed 😁 The first 5...

This morning I headed out to run R2 Wk7 wearing my brand new running gear from m...

Melo_smiles

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

Yet another 25 min run in the bag. Adn now I must listen to my body - for a while it has been whispering to me " You are going too fast" I hear it but...

Yet another 25 min run in the bag. Adn now I must listen to my body - for a whi...

bertiesugar

Graduate•6 years ago

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“You’re doing really well”

W5R2 and when Mr Johnson told me that I actually believed him (my right leg disagrees but I think it’s just trying to annoy me)

W5R2 and when Mr Johnson told me that I actually believed him (my right leg disa...

robOliver

•6 years ago

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Re-learning to run after 18 years.

Greetings, I am starting to run after around 18 years. I am currently 20-Kgs overweight. My biggest struggle has been trying to make a habit of regular...

Greetings, I am starting to run after around 18 years. I am currently 20-Kgs ove...

anilkumarr11

•6 years ago

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SI joint problems

Hi everyone. I've been working my way through C25K again and have got to week 6 but I am struggling with back pain after a run which has been an ongoing...

Hi everyone. I've been working my way through C25K again and have got to week 6 ...

Lorna9339

•6 years ago

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C25K really does work!

I'm on W8, did R2 this morning but I'm feeling so good by the end I'm squeezing out a little more each time. Today I reached 5K albeit it 39 mins instead of 30...

I'm on W8, did R2 this morning but I'm feeling so good by the end I'm squeezing ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 again

I’m back after an 9 week break due to op and have started at the beginning! I thought that as I got to week 5 before I would find week 1 easy but alas it was...

I’m back after an 9 week break due to op and have started at the beginning! I th...

Bridget007

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25K

Hi everyone. I recently finished week 4 and have had to take just over a week off running due to a broken and very sore toe!! I’m due to start back tonight and...

Hi everyone. I recently finished week 4 and have had to take just over a week of...

Ellmcloughlin

•6 years ago

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W6R1 ✅

That's another one in the bag- started off pretty easy then I realised I had forgot to apply incline 😩 Got through it using the wonderful tips I have read...

That's another one in the bag- started off pretty easy then I realised I had for...

Lovethemozman

•6 years ago

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A run along Hunstanton promenade

2nd post grad run, still doing 30 minutes and getting to around 3.8km, I want to slowly increase to 5k, so I was thinking I’d add on a minute each time I run...

2nd post grad run, still doing 30 minutes and getting to around 3.8km, I want to...

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduate.

Yay I graduated today 😁 on International Woman's day as well! Completed in the 9 weeks also 2 of those weeks were in Cape Verde while on holiday. Feel very...

Yay I graduated today 😁 on International Woman's day as well! Completed in the ...

wifey259

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7 run 1

Felt a little intimidated by this one and the first five minutes were full of voices in my head giving me reasons to stop. However, armed with new play list, I...

Felt a little intimidated by this one and the first five minutes were full of vo...

Loudrury

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK5 r2 - running away from sugar monsters and chocolate gremlins

Really proud that I ran for 8 minutes, without stopping, TWICE! Bring on run 3 - I’m ready for you 😁😁😁

Really proud that I ran for 8 minutes, without stopping, TWICE! Bring on run 3 -...

sarah65

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

Week 8 run 2

Running on wet-muddy ground

I'm still on track

Running in the morning or the evening?

On a High!

Should I try third run only or entire week if I failed only 1 run?

I’m in shock!

Retro-Runners 1990s Playlist Available

Week 5 Run 3 Completed!

My journey so far

Hi everyone

Does Laura say the same as Michael and other coaches?

Loving my C25K runs with Michael 🏃🏼‍♀️😀

Well I never..

Weight and natural body Lycra - running benefits

OMG we did W4R2!

Week 9 and beyond cream crackered update

Wk7 R2...today was a good day 😀

Week 7 Run 2

“You’re doing really well”

Re-learning to run after 18 years.

SI joint problems

C25K really does work!

Week 1 Run 1 again

C25K

W6R1 ✅

A run along Hunstanton promenade

Graduate.

Wk7 run 1

WK5 r2 - running away from sugar monsters and chocolate gremlins

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