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Newbie starting tomorrow

Hi. Having half completed the c25k on a couple of occasions before and now being back to my heaviest again, I am determined to try again and succeed this...

Hi. Having half completed the c25k on a couple of occasions before and now bein...

Donwilks

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 in the bag :-)

Just back from my run. It went well - slightly achy knees but the step up to 5 mins was (suprisingly!) ok. Bit more difficult coming back along the seafront...

Just back from my run. It went well - slightly achy knees but the step up to 5 ...

pianoteacher

Graduate•6 years ago

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Aches and pains.

I think the step up from week3 to week 4 is a little too much for my old & knackered body so as I'm determined to get to enjoy running I'm having a week off to...

I think the step up from week3 to week 4 is a little too much for my old & knack...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Weekly chat 23 - 29 April

Hiya and welcome to a new week. Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share something small, so this is a great place for...

Hiya and welcome to a new week. Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole po...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week five done

Another great big hurdle overcome this morning – the idea of running for 20 minutes without stopping. Even in the car on the way to the beach, I was...

Another great big hurdle overcome this morning – the idea of running for 20 minu...

bally187

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 and a bit scared

Well I completed week5 run 1 with my daughter on Sunday morning and thought I was going to die. We went earlyish 8.45,thinking it would be cooler. It was for...

Well I completed week5 run 1 with my daughter on Sunday morning and thought I wa...

limberlou

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1 More run than plod 😱

Once again I was coming up with all sorts of excuses not to go - but I threw myself out of the house and i did it. I actually enjoyed it, and found myself...

Once again I was coming up with all sorts of excuses not to go - but I threw mys...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first ever Park Run!

The reason I joined C25K in the first place was because I wanted to join my daughters in a Park Run. Well, on Saturday, for the first time, I surprised them...

The reason I joined C25K in the first place was because I wanted to join my daug...

RuthL

Graduate•6 years ago

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Where can C25K take you?

Extreme example this, but this time last year my wife had never run and took one of the kids down to watch her sister run the London Marathon. Inspired she...

Extreme example this, but this time last year my wife had never run and took one...

tony_a

Graduate•6 years ago

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Stepping stones timings on the podcast not right

I’ve been using the above as I’m a couch to 5k graduate . Both the podcast with and without intro timings are out? I complete the podcast which says it lasts...

I’ve been using the above as I’m a couch to 5k graduate . Both the podcast with ...

Saybul

•6 years ago

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Short run(!)

Last night I had to force myself out for my run - just tired and not in the mood for another warm run at all. But I’ve worked too hard to get to this point to...

Last night I had to force myself out for my run - just tired and not in the mood...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

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LOOK OUT HOVE LAWNS!

soooooooo... I have joined the C25K as I believe the cool kids call it - completed week 1 yesterday... my general level of fitness isn’t too bad as I walk my...

soooooooo... I have joined the C25K as I believe the cool kids call it - complet...

b0b44

•6 years ago

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I thought the programme was 12...

I thought the programme was 12 was but people seem to graduate at 9 was - have I made 12wks up?????!!!!😆

I thought the programme was 12 was but people seem to graduate at 9 was - have I...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3

I’ve finished w1 and yesterday’s run I found the easiest of the lot. But I’m filled with a huge amount of dread for the increase. Is it as bad as I think it’s...

I’ve finished w1 and yesterday’s run I found the easiest of the lot. But I’m fil...

Smizz

•6 years ago

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Stepping stone podcast timings not right?

I’ve been using the above as I’m a couch to 5k graduate . Both the podcast with and without intro timings are out? I complete the podcast which says it lasts...

I’ve been using the above as I’m a couch to 5k graduate . Both the podcast with ...

Saybul

•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 Done!!!!!!!!

Just back from first run of week 4. Ecstatic that I can now run 5 mins non stop . If you asked me a month ago I couldn’t run for a bus! Happy happy happy. The...

Just back from first run of week 4. Ecstatic that I can now run 5 mins non stop ...

Mumsygill

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just starting

So I just started this morning did my first Run/walk on week 1. Hope it gets easier enjoyed it but had to walk halfway through one of the run Bits.

So I just started this morning did my first Run/walk on week 1. Hope it gets eas...

Mikey05

•6 years ago

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W1R3

Done my first week, can't quite believe I've not died or had a heart attack. Been out day morning each time and I can't quite comprehend that I have more...

Done my first week, can't quite believe I've not died or had a heart attack. Bee...

Cabbages

•6 years ago

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Help! How can I avoid shin splints?

I tried starting Couch to 5K a while ago and did quite a few runs but I started to experience pain in my shins and even had visible bruises. I chose soft...

I tried starting Couch to 5K a while ago and did quite a few runs but I started ...

Thelazibe

•6 years ago

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First time running

Just started running today feel good after just the first run never had the confidence to run in public but I overcame that and I feel proud of myself for...

Just started running today feel good after just the first run never had the conf...

KaseyPorter91

•6 years ago

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Week 5 and struggling!

I’m on week 5 and really struggling, my legs feel fine but I get stitch so quickly on every run and can’t get through it. Any tips for avoiding stitch??

I’m on week 5 and really struggling, my legs feel fine but I get stitch so quick...

MorganX

•6 years ago

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Never run in my life - other than emergencies!

I’m intrigued. I hate exercise, I’m a busy person but I’ve only ever done exercise around owning and exercising a horse and at school played netball and hockey...

I’m intrigued. I hate exercise, I’m a busy person but I’ve only ever done exerci...

MissizJones

•6 years ago

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How do you carry stuff?

I am now well into running and enjoying it very much but have a bit of a problem accommodating all the stuff I need, namely iPod for music to keep me going;...

I am now well into running and enjoying it very much but have a bit of a problem...

GrannyVal

•6 years ago

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Marathon in a week day 7

Posted earlier but its not here so trying again 😳 well it’s over and I managed to complete the distance running 8 x in 7 days. Learnings are never do anything...

Posted earlier but its not here so trying again 😳 well it’s over and I managed ...

warrenw65

Graduate•6 years ago

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I completed week 7 last October but gave up shortly after. Have restarted programme . Am on 1st week again . Will I feel fitter soon?

Second time around.

Meers15

•6 years ago

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W9r2 American Pie Wobbles!

Struggling with the last 10 mins, on came the original long version of American Pie (my son's Old School playlist) well thank you Don McLean! Did you write the...

Struggling with the last 10 mins, on came the original long version of American ...

Ajay99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 finished

Well I have completed week 2 and I actually enjoyed it. Run 1 of week 2 I found ok ish but by tonight I was looking forward to go out and run . So with the...

Well I have completed week 2 and I actually enjoyed it. Run 1 of week 2 I found...

Deborahchick46

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week off, bad knee.......

Did w3R1 this time last week and my knee hurt like hell , proper limp running etc. Spoke with mates who are runners, advice differed from Run through it, to...

Did w3R1 this time last week and my knee hurt like hell , proper limp running et...

Clare3337

•6 years ago

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We've done it! W9 complete!

Thank you so much everyone for your support! We couldn't have done it without you! We still can't really believe it is all over - we just came home from w9r3...

Thank you so much everyone for your support! We couldn't have done it without yo...

I_can_run

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8, R3

Well, I would never EVER had imagined myself running for more than 10 seconds nearly 9 weeks ago yet here I am going to do run 3 of week 8 tomo!!!! All my runs...

Well, I would never EVER had imagined myself running for more than 10 seconds ne...

Maniceddy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Newbie starting tomorrow

Week 4 Run 1 in the bag :-)

Aches and pains.

Weekly chat 23 - 29 April

Week five done

Week 5 and a bit scared

W8R1 More run than plod 😱

My first ever Park Run!

Where can C25K take you?

Stepping stones timings on the podcast not right

Short run(!)

LOOK OUT HOVE LAWNS!

I thought the programme was 12...

W1R3

Stepping stone podcast timings not right?

Week 4 run 1 Done!!!!!!!!

Just starting

W1R3

Help! How can I avoid shin splints?

First time running

Week 5 and struggling!

Never run in my life - other than emergencies!

How do you carry stuff?

Marathon in a week day 7

I completed week 7 last October but gave up shortly after. Have restarted programme . Am on 1st week again . Will I feel fitter soon?

W9r2 American Pie Wobbles!

Week 2 finished

Week off, bad knee.......

We've done it! W9 complete!

W8, R3

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