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W9 R3 Finished!! 👩‍🎓 🎉🏃‍♀️

The sun was rising, ducks were out on the village pond and the last 3 mins were downhill so I even did a sprint finish!! I am officially a C25K Graduate...

The sun was rising, ducks were out on the village pond and the last 3 mins were ...

BLEWI

•6 years ago

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Going to make a start!

Hi all Had the app downloaded for about a year now but (although I would say I am usually quite confident) I haven’t had THE confidence to get out there! But...

Hi all Had the app downloaded for about a year now but (although I would say I ...

DCL27

•6 years ago

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Wk7 R2

Put my kit on this morning feeling like a real runner 😁 I’m feeling so much more comfortable with this now. No longer self conscious, running down the main...

Put my kit on this morning feeling like a real runner 😁 I’m feeling so much mor...

sarah65

•6 years ago

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W7R1 done ...

...and It feels goooood! Yes, I was passed by young people, seasoned runners and, possibly, someone on W8R1 but I didn't care. I had leapt out of bed like a...

...and It feels goooood! Yes, I was passed by young people, seasoned runners and...

msanni

•6 years ago

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Breathing tips

Can’t get my breathing to a good rhythm any tips anybody please

Hartle_pool

•6 years ago

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Pushing harder!

Week 2 Run 2! I can't believe this. I am running 1.5 minutes solid. In all the 6 runs, the last 30 seconds felt like the toughest. But I remember myself...

Week 2 Run 2! I can't believe this. I am running 1.5 minutes solid. In all the 6...

aruvi

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Done !

My first week all done & dusted Slow & Steady is my mantra, even though I felt great today on my last run, I really don’t want to overdo it. Pilates in the...

My first week all done & dusted Slow & Steady is my mantra, even though I fel...

Sarah52

•6 years ago

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How does running affect your mood?

Just stumbled upon this article, I think it’s pretty well known but I’m curious about how others feel?...

Just stumbled upon this article, I think it’s pretty well known but I’m curious ...

SleepyGardener

•6 years ago

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w6r3 we are runners!!

Gradually recovering our regular pattern after illness and proto-injury - Sunday we managed w6r2 which, but for giving my wife quite a troublesome blister, was...

Gradually recovering our regular pattern after illness and proto-injury - Sunday...

I_can_run

Graduate•6 years ago

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Surviving Week 6

Week 6 completed and it included my best and worst runs so far. Run 1 looked easier in theory than week 5 run 3 but I really struggled with it - not sure if I...

Week 6 completed and it included my best and worst runs so far. Run 1 looked eas...

sigasiga

Graduate•6 years ago

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Lower back ache

Hello all, I am feeling so thrilled to have got this far (just finished W6R2) but in the last 5 minutes tonight I started getting an ache in lower left back -...

Hello all, I am feeling so thrilled to have got this far (just finished W6R2) bu...

Ajay99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk9 😀 So much better with others .

Although it’s week 9 today I have already completed a 5k parkrun last week and done two other 4.5 k runs earlier this week where I was really disappointed in...

Although it’s week 9 today I have already completed a 5k parkrun last week and d...

Nwrkpak

•6 years ago

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Running on holiday!

A bit of a random question but I'm going on holiday to Thailand for 3 weeks. As it's quite a long holiday I still want to continue running but I'm scared about...

A bit of a random question but I'm going on holiday to Thailand for 3 weeks. As ...

Jogger84

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Little injuries

I'm on week 4 of C25k, and feeling a bit sorry for myself as after getting over shinsplints in week 2, then a sore ankle in week 3, I now have sore knees! Last...

I'm on week 4 of C25k, and feeling a bit sorry for myself as after getting over ...

MutleyShuffle

Graduate•6 years ago

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After the rain !

Well been thinking all day that no run for us after work because of the rain all day and when I got home , the rain cleared and sun came out so no excuse !...

Well been thinking all day that no run for us after work because of the rain all...

Tjt63

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W4R2

Was a bit apprehensive about running in daylight but evenings are getting lighter so had to do it. Found it really hard and only managed 4 lots of 3 mins...

Was a bit apprehensive about running in daylight but evenings are getting lighte...

Kmgw

•6 years ago

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Breathing challenge

I'm on week 2 and due to do run number 3 on Friday. I'm finding it difficult as I am a complete newbie to running, but I think it would be easier if I could...

I'm on week 2 and due to do run number 3 on Friday. I'm finding it difficult as ...

Carolyn_77

•6 years ago

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Not given up yet!

Race for life entry gone in.....week4 run1... Feels good...helped along with a beautiful evening. Happy days x

Race for life entry gone in.....week4 run1... Feels good...helped along with a b...

Madhagmum

•6 years ago

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W8r2 - in the light!

Today the evening has definitely been the best time for running. In from work, change, quick charge for my phone, and out, leaving the rest of the family to...

Today the evening has definitely been the best time for running. In from work, c...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2 is treadmill cheating?

Have been suffering with my knees and shins, better than I was but have been pushing it hard. Gave running a miss for a few days and stuck to the bike...

Have been suffering with my knees and shins, better than I was but have been pus...

Fatcyclist-Chris

•6 years ago

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Another one down

Week 1 Run 2 completed. In Leeds for work this week and just done a run around Oulton Hall grounds. Great scenery, a few inclines which were the death of me...

Week 1 Run 2 completed. In Leeds for work this week and just done a run around O...

gwrunner18

Graduate•6 years ago

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Another one down

Week 1 Run 2 completed. In Leeds for work this week and just done a run around Oulton Hall grounds. Great scenery, a few inclines which were the death of me...

Week 1 Run 2 completed. In Leeds for work this week and just done a run around O...

gwrunner18

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2 complete! Big runs ahead!

Not long got back from completing W6R2, I was a bit apprehensive of this run as I struggled with W6R1 due to me not listening to my body (I stupidly went out...

Not long got back from completing W6R2, I was a bit apprehensive of this run as ...

Mand102

Graduate•6 years ago

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Successfully completed run ! 👌🏼

Well, after my ‘disappointed runner’ post the other day.... I went out again and smashed it !! I’m now feeling stupidly proud of myself as my ‘first attempt’...

Well, after my ‘disappointed runner’ post the other day.... I went out again and...

Lisalou1402

Graduate•6 years ago

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Nervous to start

Hi I've downloaded the app and want to start but I'm very overweight and struggle just walking up a hill!! I desperately want to do something about my fitness...

Hi I've downloaded the app and want to start but I'm very overweight and struggl...

Emcgood

•6 years ago

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Week one run two completed!

Thank you so much for all of your helpful advice yesterday! I am surprised how much easier I found this run today,I took it slower and felt great about it!...

Thank you so much for all of your helpful advice yesterday! I am surprised how m...

Jessrankin

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Inching closer to the podium. bring on Saturday and the Park Run to complete the programme

Inching closer to the podium. bring on Saturday and the Park Run to complete th...

bertiesugar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Take Two

I think I was last here last year, and got to about week, uh, 4? Then for a bunch of reasons (mostly around my mental health - hypochondria is considerably...

I think I was last here last year, and got to about week, uh, 4? Then for a bunc...

Tetrahedron

•6 years ago

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I did it!!!

I did ALL of the first run, without stopping, in a hailstorm!! I’m so pleased!! Just wanted to share!!

I did ALL of the first run, without stopping, in a hailstorm!! I’m so pleased!! ...

JLouk

•6 years ago

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Struggling :(

I am due to start Week 8 Run 1 but i am currently on my 3rd rest day as I have felt really under the weather the past few days. I have Hashimotos (only...

I am due to start Week 8 Run 1 but i am currently on my 3rd rest day as I have ...

Lovethemozman

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

W9 R3 Finished!! 👩‍🎓 🎉🏃‍♀️

Going to make a start!

Wk7 R2

W7R1 done ...

Breathing tips

Pushing harder!

Week 1 Done !

How does running affect your mood?

w6r3 we are runners!!

Surviving Week 6

Lower back ache

Wk9 😀 So much better with others .

Running on holiday!

Little injuries

After the rain !

W4R2

Breathing challenge

Not given up yet!

W8r2 - in the light!

W3R2 is treadmill cheating?

Another one down

Another one down

W6R2 complete! Big runs ahead!

Successfully completed run ! 👌🏼

Nervous to start

Week one run two completed!

Week 9 Run 2

Take Two

I did it!!!

Struggling :(

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