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Aches

Start at week 1 run 1 A’s wasn’t consistent due to running buddy, went out on my own and did it!!! Really pleased with walking and running but my choice of...

Start at week 1 run 1 A’s wasn’t consistent due to running buddy, went out on my...

Sam466

•6 years ago

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W2R2 done

I nearly didn’t go tonight. Partner is out and baby at his grandparents’ for a few hours, I popped to the shop earlier to get something for dinner and ended up...

I nearly didn’t go tonight. Partner is out and baby at his grandparents’ for a f...

Lilipolpo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2

Today’s run was hard, still, I managed it so I’m happy. Glad I have another go at this week as I’m already doubting week 5! That said, I doubted week 3 and...

Today’s run was hard, still, I managed it so I’m happy. Glad I have another go ...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2

I’ve managed to complete this run after doubting myself I could do it 😁😁. Still not finding it easy but think I’ve managed to find my pace and the stubborn...

I’ve managed to complete this run after doubting myself I could do it 😁😁. Stil...

Elaine247

•6 years ago

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Managed to run the 3 minutes W3R2

Slowed down further (from 7 to 9 min/km according to map my run) and managed through a combination of bon jovi, counting and mantras to make it to the end of...

Slowed down further (from 7 to 9 min/km according to map my run) and managed th...

Crittermad

Graduate•6 years ago

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Off the road and not liking it!

Evening all. I have not been able to run for the last couple of weeks or so, due to what I (and the physio) thinks is a strained nerve. I get pain moving all...

Evening all. I have not been able to run for the last couple of weeks or so, due...

Tinf

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3

Just back in from my first Week 3 run, and I didn’t half find it hard. My legs seem to cope OK, but by the end of the last 3 minute run I just couldn’t sort...

Just back in from my first Week 3 run, and I didn’t half find it hard. My legs s...

Clairemcb

•6 years ago

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Anyone seen my mojo?

Well I’m back (oh no I hear you groan), after totally losing my mojo and getting all despondent that I was stuck on week 6 for so long. My new and rather...

Well I’m back (oh no I hear you groan), after totally losing my mojo and getting...

badcrumble

•6 years ago

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Week 2 done!

Happy to say I have literally just got in the door having completed week 2. Yay!! My week 3 starts on Friday and I'll be continuing whilst on holiday in...

Happy to say I have literally just got in the door having completed week 2. Yay!...

SarahKC

•6 years ago

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Struggling

Didn't get to run this morning as I was up til 2.30 am working and again from 7-11.30am as I had a deadline. Thought I would feel good after finishing my piece...

Didn't get to run this morning as I was up til 2.30 am working and again from 7-...

amalthea52

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hard work!

I awoke this morning at 5am to go to the loo, then after returning to bed, found myself twisting and turning for the next half hour 😬 ‘That’s it’ I thought,...

I awoke this morning at 5am to go to the loo, then after returning to bed, found...

TedG

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hard work!

I awoke this morning at 5am to go to the loo, then after returning to bed, found myself twisting and turning for the next half 😬 ‘That’s it’ I thought, ‘I’m...

I awoke this morning at 5am to go to the loo, then after returning to bed, found...

TedG

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Just completed Week 5 Run 3 and I must say I found it ok and actually probably could’ve run for longer. I’ve read some comments on here about people finding...

Just completed Week 5 Run 3 and I must say I found it ok and actually probably c...

ARCHIE__1974

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2

Just completed run 2 of week 5 and have to admit that the first 8 minute run was quite tough until my breathing settled. The second 8 minutes was a bit better....

Just completed run 2 of week 5 and have to admit that the first 8 minute run was...

Jillyalex

•6 years ago

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Wk7 run 1

Today's run went well, but l do find afternoon runs much harder than early morning ones. Due to work I'm not able to do morning runs. I leave about 2 hours...

Today's run went well, but l do find afternoon runs much harder than early morni...

Abaggs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running leggings

I am sure this must be a regular topic but all I can find are posts that are 6 years old! Can anyone recommend good running leggings that are supportive,...

I am sure this must be a regular topic but all I can find are posts that are 6 y...

Leojon66

•6 years ago

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W3R3 done and missed the hail shower!

Felt leaden this morning - not sleeping well - but keen to get run done before rushing off to tap class at 10am (this is the only daytime class I indulge in -...

Felt leaden this morning - not sleeping well - but keen to get run done before r...

Leojon66

•6 years ago

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First time posting...

So, I've had c5k on my phone for a while and I started running back in January. It was going okay until week 6 when i just felt and do still feel like i could...

So, I've had c5k on my phone for a while and I started running back in January. ...

Cescamarie

•6 years ago

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First steps or is that strides?

Day one week one done. Clearly misread the summary of the first run so was distinctly put out when Mr Johnson said at the end of the 6th 60 second burst that I...

Day one week one done. Clearly misread the summary of the first run so was disti...

Callow59

•6 years ago

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Started my journey today

Heh friends just completed my 1st run and loved it. I lost my Tibetan Terrier Jeffy on Friday and it was such a shock so running the route we used to walk...

Heh friends just completed my 1st run and loved it. I lost my Tibetan Terrier Je...

Jeffy2102

•6 years ago

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W2R3 - Gait Analysis

Completed my week 2 today. Planning to take 2 days rest before starting week 3. Feeling good! I looked at the week 3 plan and it does look challenging. I’ll...

Completed my week 2 today. Planning to take 2 days rest before starting week 3. ...

das_vikas

Graduate•6 years ago

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Didn't enjoy that much!!

Week 6 run 2 done this morning! Seemed long 10 mins x2! Oh well my dreaded 6:3 nemesis nxt! Any advice! Third attempt! 😱

Week 6 run 2 done this morning! Seemed long 10 mins x2! Oh well my dreaded 6:3 n...

ch3lsea007

•6 years ago

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Feel like I’m running & running...& running!!

Hello everyone....I’ve actually stopped to write this...kidding....so as some of you know I’ve had a little running buddy the last couple of runs...well, they...

Hello everyone....I’ve actually stopped to write this...kidding....so as some of...

Mummycav

Administrator•6 years ago

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Week3 Run2

YAY another one ticked off. Had some really heavy rain here today, but thankfully it stayed dry while I was out. Really enjoyed my run today and I must of...

YAY another one ticked off. Had some really heavy rain here today, but thankful...

SendWine

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 R2!

Slightly easier that day 1 ☺

karenl135

•6 years ago

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W2R3 completed

So I finished W2R3 last night and I tried out my new trainers. I had a gait analysis done v early and bought trainers as I have really bad back problems -...

So I finished W2R3 last night and I tried out my new trainers. I had a gait anal...

Zippy77

•6 years ago

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Little set back

Not run for 3 weeks was up to run 1 Wk 7 went out Monday did run 2 Wk 7 not to much trouble went out today only managed 10 mins and had to stop ,is this...

Not run for 3 weeks was up to run 1 Wk 7 went out Monday did run 2 Wk 7 not to ...

Martin1956

Graduate•6 years ago

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Rest day

Admit to having sore muscles after W1R1 of C25k. Decided to do some core strengthening yoga today to give my body a stretchy rest yet keep motivation up!...

Admit to having sore muscles after W1R1 of C25k. Decided to do some core stren...

RunGirlyRun

•6 years ago

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week 1 2nd go

Well I had a go today on my 2nd c25k it was awful, I completed it but confess on my 6th & 7th I did not jog all of 1 minute. Last year I was doing park runs...

Well I had a go today on my 2nd c25k it was awful, I completed it but confess on...

kbed

•6 years ago

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W1R2 done...

Phew, that was so much harder than I expected it to be! After 11 minutes and I think it was at the 3rd x 60s run, my left ankle had stability issues, then just...

Phew, that was so much harder than I expected it to be! After 11 minutes and I t...

Pixipower

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Aches

W2R2 done

W4R2

W6R2

Managed to run the 3 minutes W3R2

Off the road and not liking it!

Week 3

Anyone seen my mojo?

Week 2 done!

Struggling

Hard work!

Hard work!

Week 5 Run 3

W5R2

Wk7 run 1

Running leggings

W3R3 done and missed the hail shower!

First time posting...

First steps or is that strides?

Started my journey today

W2R3 - Gait Analysis

Didn't enjoy that much!!

Feel like I’m running & running...& running!!

Week3 Run2

W1 R2!

W2R3 completed

Little set back

Rest day

week 1 2nd go

W1R2 done...

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