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Week 5, run 3

I am at week 5 run 3 and was shocked to see the run time steeply increased from 8min to 20min - not confident I can do this at this relatively early stage -...

I am at week 5 run 3 and was shocked to see the run time steeply increased from ...

BB26

•6 years ago

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WAYHAY! Graduate badge a few seconds ago!!

What a day this is, I just can't stop grinning and now I have a badge against my name too! Thank you everyone! 😆

What a day this is, I just can't stop grinning and now I have a badge against my...

Ajay99

Graduate•6 years ago

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6 day break

I ended up taking 6 days inbetween my W2R2 and W2R3 because of a mixture of work, the weather and the exam period. Finally got out for the final W2 run today,...

I ended up taking 6 days inbetween my W2R2 and W2R3 because of a mixture of work...

MScRun

•6 years ago

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W7R1

Attempted this today but only managed to run for 12 mins then after a brief walk i did another 5 mins then walked rest of way. Feeling disappointed with myself...

Attempted this today but only managed to run for 12 mins then after a brief walk...

Kmgw

•6 years ago

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So good to be back

Yeeay I’m finally back in my running shoes and it feels so good. I was off with what I thought was a broken metatarsal; turns out my GP thinks I have a...

Yeeay I’m finally back in my running shoes and it feels so good. I was off with ...

Suesky17

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week5 run 2 completed

Wow!! I have been building this one up in my head and panicking. I did all my stretches, sprayed my hay fever spray, and inhaler, and off I went. And I’m...

Wow!! I have been building this one up in my head and panicking. I did all my st...

limberlou

Graduate•6 years ago

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Painful knees!?

Hi, I’m only 19 but never exercised in my life! I’ve just finished week 1 and on the third run my knees were killing me! It’s the next day and they’re really...

Hi, I’m only 19 but never exercised in my life! I’ve just finished week 1 and on...

Izzybellerose

•6 years ago

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Dodgy knee

I’m 60, just started running, former fitness-phobe. Never had knee problems before, but my left knee is telling me it doesn’t like this. I’ve strapped it up...

I’m 60, just started running, former fitness-phobe. Never had knee problems befo...

MarciePower

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 completed

Looked out the window this morning and was greeted with light rain, undeterred put my gear on to do my run. Felt good today breathing was easier, finished the...

Looked out the window this morning and was greeted with light rain, undeterred p...

Kkfe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch To 5K

Hi, I’ve just joined this page today but I am currently on Week 5 Of The Couch to 5K programme and I am loving it ~ For someone who always said “I can’t run”,...

Hi, I’ve just joined this page today but I am currently on Week 5 Of The Couch t...

Vpage1201

•6 years ago

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Procrastination

Hi all. Had a bad week last week, didn’t go out at all ☹️ Went for my first run of w9 it was great I did it and I’m well chuffed with myself. I’m off...

Hi all. Had a bad week last week, didn’t go out at all ☹️ Went for my first r...

Lil_c

•6 years ago

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Knee pain

Hi guys and gals, unfortunately due to the pain I have in my right knee I have to abandon my c25k journey but this is not goodbye. As soon as I have sorted my...

Hi guys and gals, unfortunately due to the pain I have in my right knee I have t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Wk1r3

So after my first run my thighs felt like they were on fire for a couple of days so I took 2 rest days then did run 2. This felt much easier, I slowed down and...

So after my first run my thighs felt like they were on fire for a couple of days...

HappyDayz96

•6 years ago

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Feeling great

Just finished week 2😊

1558

•6 years ago

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OK to start at 63?

I am a male, 63 years old. I have been fit in my life but for the past 25 years I have let myself go a bit and am now overweight. I have no known serious...

I am a male, 63 years old. I have been fit in my life but for the past 25 years ...

HappySandpiper

•6 years ago

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W4R1 any tips

I am doing my W4R1 after work today, as this begins to ramp up now with the running time i would love to see if you have any help and guidance from this...

I am doing my W4R1 after work today, as this begins to ramp up now with the runn...

marki1

•6 years ago

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Have yet to experience the "runners high"

Done the first run of week seven this morning-25 minutes. At the moment I don't look forward to running. When I'm running , I can't wait to finish. Yes, I feel...

Done the first run of week seven this morning-25 minutes. At the moment I don't ...

Al777

•6 years ago

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First run done this morning. Wk1 Run 1

Well I finally did it! Very very slow but off I went along the coast path early this morning in the drizzle. The first two 60sec runs were hell but after that...

Well I finally did it! Very very slow but off I went along the coast path early ...

Coastrun

•6 years ago

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New join

Just joined I’m on Week 6:3 and have been taking the scenic route to get here. Getting a bit more daunting but determined to get to week 9 eventually

Just joined I’m on Week 6:3 and have been taking the scenic route to get here. G...

Notjustjanice

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run completed!

Started C25K this morning! I was inspired by the marathon at the weekend, it’s on my bucket list. But I’m not going to get there if I don’t get off my back...

Started C25K this morning! I was inspired by the marathon at the weekend, it’s o...

Lou1990

•6 years ago

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W2R2, Getting better and starting to enjoy

Yesterday was my W2R2. I usually run during the morning hours, but was not feeling great yesterday morning, so thought of taking another day’s break before my...

Yesterday was my W2R2. I usually run during the morning hours, but was not feeli...

das_vikas

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 Valedictory and Pony Prances!

I am SO lucky!I haven't really been looking forward to my last run, because it was going to happen somewhere strange and new, too many variables to relax and...

I am SO lucky!I haven't really been looking forward to my last run, because it w...

Ajay99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gravity stops run

I’ve not had this problem before so I must be getting snake hips 🐍 I wore a pair of previously very tight leggings tonight but after 5 mins they were...

I’ve not had this problem before so I must be getting snake hips 🐍 I wore a pa...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2

I'm 59 and new to running. I run on the road. Since starting week 3 I've noticed that my knees and lower back ache. Is this normal or because I am doing damage...

I'm 59 and new to running. I run on the road. Since starting week 3 I've noticed...

Ding58

•6 years ago

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Amazing

Was very worried about wk3 run2 this morning as found run 1 sooo hard. However this program is amazing and my sister and I are both amazing as we did it 😊😊😊...

Was very worried about wk3 run2 this morning as found run 1 sooo hard. However t...

fibrorunner

•6 years ago

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W5R2 - buzzing

Just back. Wow. First half of first 8 minutes was wheezy and quite tough. Second half was grit and determination until the last minute where I’d found my...

Just back. Wow. First half of first 8 minutes was wheezy and quite tough. Seco...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1

Completed the first run of week 6 last night. This is the first run that I have actually felt confident beforehand. My thinking was that if I can run for 20...

Completed the first run of week 6 last night. This is the first run that I have...

Elaine247

•6 years ago

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Run 1 done

Hello runners. Just wanted to drop in and say hi. I've read so many posts on here which are really motivating and will no doubt come in handy over the next few...

Hello runners. Just wanted to drop in and say hi. I've read so many posts on her...

LadyPeaC

•6 years ago

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Week 1, run 1 done.. phew!!

I tried to coax friends and family into this with me...to no avail. So yesterday a determined me started it alone. The brisk 5 mins walk was fine... as I...

I tried to coax friends and family into this with me...to no avail. So yesterday...

Chezonamission

•6 years ago

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Week 1 finished and week 2 started today

So happy to have week 1 finished now working towards completing week 2 I found it ok to do so really pleased with how things are going

So happy to have week 1 finished now working towards completing week 2 I found i...

Tracy76

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Week 5, run 3

WAYHAY! Graduate badge a few seconds ago!!

6 day break

W7R1

So good to be back

Week5 run 2 completed

Painful knees!?

Dodgy knee

Week 2 run 1 completed

Couch To 5K

Procrastination

Knee pain

Wk1r3

Feeling great

OK to start at 63?

W4R1 any tips

Have yet to experience the "runners high"

First run done this morning. Wk1 Run 1

New join

First run completed!

W2R2, Getting better and starting to enjoy

W9R3 Valedictory and Pony Prances!

Gravity stops run

W3R2

Amazing

W5R2 - buzzing

W6R1

Run 1 done

Week 1, run 1 done.. phew!!

Week 1 finished and week 2 started today

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