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First time

Second run of week 1 , can’t say I’m looking forward to it , but something I need to do , can’t wait until I actually enjoy running , been wanting to do this...

Second run of week 1 , can’t say I’m looking forward to it , but something I nee...

dcall

•6 years ago

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Feeling fitter already!

W3r1 done. Actually feeling fitter. I was dreading the 3 minute jogs but didn’t find them anywhere near as hard as I thought they would be! The 90 second jogs...

W3r1 done. Actually feeling fitter. I was dreading the 3 minute jogs but didn’t ...

Jhill66

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Very new to this, have just done 3rd run of week 1. For some reason found this harder then the first run, But kept going. Does anyone have any stretching tips?...

Very new to this, have just done 3rd run of week 1. For some reason found this h...

EmmaRae1982

•6 years ago

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Vitamin D deficiency and run

Dear Friends My D 3 readings are very low only 7 . I m on tablets but doctor has suggested injections. (A complete vegan ) I have read if vit d levels are low...

Dear Friends My D 3 readings are very low only 7 . I m on tablets but doctor ha...

Grimreaper

•6 years ago

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Aching ankles

Just back from starting week 3 and i'm constantly amazed that i can do this every week. Never ran but built up the stamina for this with spin and circuits...

Just back from starting week 3 and i'm constantly amazed that i can do this ever...

BecksC25K

•6 years ago

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Week 5, run 1

It’s absolutely lashing down, but I put on my superhero cape and did my run...... fastest pace to date, clearly I run faster in the rain!!!! My trainers &...

It’s absolutely lashing down, but I put on my superhero cape and did my run........

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week4 Run1

Once again I start a new week amazed that I've managed to complete the run. I really felt quite comfortable, my breathing was controlled, not sure my feet were...

Once again I start a new week amazed that I've managed to complete the run. I re...

SendWine

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4

So I did my first run of week 4 this morning! It did not go to plan and I did not complete the runs. I am now not sure whether to continue and hopefully...

So I did my first run of week 4 this morning! It did not go to plan and I did no...

Jeaniedeans

Graduate•6 years ago

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Day of Reckoning

So it’s been 4 months since I started my challenge to run the year, that is 2018km in 2018, to raise £2018 for Alzheimer’s Research. Today’s run took me to two...

So it’s been 4 months since I started my challenge to run the year, that is 2018...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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What distances/times are people achieving?? am i setting myself up to fail?

Hi Everyone, First post and only just on W2 Last week i completed the 3 runs of week 1. All went as well as could've been expected from me not exercising...

Hi Everyone, First post and only just on W2 Last week i completed the 3 runs of ...

Flukioni

•6 years ago

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A pleasant surprise...

So, whilst snowboarding the week before last I well and truly knackered my knee (if you’re not too squeamish see photo !) I’ve had a weeks rest with it...

So, whilst snowboarding the week before last I well and truly knackered my knee ...

Sarahjane47

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1, Run 1

Well there was me thinking this would be a doddle! How wrong was I, nearly 2 days later and I still feel like I’ve walked up Ben Nevis again! Hope this gets...

Well there was me thinking this would be a doddle! How wrong was I, nearly 2 day...

Moompig

•6 years ago

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Shin splints

Anyone also out there struggling with shin splints? And any tips on how to manage them?

Anyone also out there struggling with shin splints? And any tips on how to manag...

RThorpedo

•6 years ago

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Week 5, run 3

Never in the last 5 weeks or even after week 5 run 2 did I think I would be posting that I’ve now run for 20 minutes without stopping, it wasn’t fast, it...

Never in the last 5 weeks or even after week 5 run 2 did I think I would be post...

Tobyjugs

•6 years ago

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Loving it

Never thought I would hear myself saying this but I'm loving the running, the couch to 5k has got this 52yr old wanting more....

Never thought I would hear myself saying this but I'm loving the running, the c...

Kingtheo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 R2

Not really enjoying it. Thought by now I would be loving running. Still finding it hard, I done 5 out of the 6 runs and on 2 them had to stop after 45 seconds...

Not really enjoying it. Thought by now I would be loving running. Still finding ...

D-a-n-i

•6 years ago

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slow getting back

Nearly 3 weeks no real running , first run back still got bad ear infection managed 25mins however next run only managed 10mins and next run managed 13mins...

Nearly 3 weeks no real running , first run back still got bad ear infection mana...

Martin1956

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m so excited...

...I just finished my graduation run after restarting the programme a couple of times. Really wanted to finish in April and just made it. I can’t tell you (but...

...I just finished my graduation run after restarting the programme a couple of ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Phew

W6R1 this morning, we went walking yesterday up hill and down dale and I struggled today, it seemed a messy run, no pace and not finding breathing easy, I did...

W6R1 this morning, we went walking yesterday up hill and down dale and I struggl...

JGalv

Graduate•6 years ago

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Torrential Rain!!!

I’m meant to be starting week 5..... but it’s horrendous out there!!! Pouring hard & a few tree branches fallen 🤦‍♀️😪😪

I’m meant to be starting week 5..... but it’s horrendous out there!!! Pouring ha...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1

First run of week 3 this evening after work... can’t say I’m looking forward to jumping from 90 seconds to 3 mins running! 😩 It’s putting the fear in me and I...

First run of week 3 this evening after work... can’t say I’m looking forward to ...

rms246

•6 years ago

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Surprised myself!

Just completed week2 Run 1 .I was pleasantly surprised as i was dreading it but it didn't really feel any harder than week 1 :) The only problem is although i...

Just completed week2 Run 1 .I was pleasantly surprised as i was dreading it but ...

Laura1967poodles

•6 years ago

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W5R3 in the bag!

Just completed the 20-minuter! It was tough but I made it! Glad that’s over and done with - W6R1 looks a whole lot easier by comparison!

Just completed the 20-minuter! It was tough but I made it! Glad that’s over and ...

MarciePower

Graduate•6 years ago

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Struggling

Really struggling to find the motivation to get out and start Week 3 before I leave for work at 12:30! I just can’t be bothered... HELP

Really struggling to find the motivation to get out and start Week 3 before I le...

Matt__

•6 years ago

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Crash & burned

Disaster with this mornings run. I stopped after 11 minutes, didn’t feel it at all. I’ve been comparing myself, overthinking & getting annoyed about my super...

Disaster with this mornings run. I stopped after 11 minutes, didn’t feel it at ...

Jb33

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 completed

Well that was hard but not as hard as I thought it might be, legs feeling good no aches or pains. Feeling happy that I have managed it 🙂

Well that was hard but not as hard as I thought it might be, legs feeling good n...

Kkfe

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 - Cream Crackered

Am knackered! Did a street run today, along the Lido lovely scenery trying to distract me from me thinking I wish I was on a treadmill. But didn't stop kept...

Am knackered! Did a street run today, along the Lido lovely scenery trying to di...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

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Parkrun during C25k? 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Morning all. I’m looking at doing the Parkrun as part of my week 9 run in 3 weeks. Did anyone else do one during the programme?

Morning all. I’m looking at doing the Parkrun as part of my week 9 run in 3 week...

Ripcurlrana71

•6 years ago

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It's my Birthday today!! :-)

And I just completed Week 5 Run1 in the freezing, driving rain. Had to get up early to do it as we're having a new boiler fitted - I definitely know how to...

And I just completed Week 5 Run1 in the freezing, driving rain. Had to get up ea...

pianoteacher

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 - Feeling good

Just back from my W3R2 and I'm really enjoying it. I've followed all the advice about starting slow and not worrying about pace which has helped my just relax...

Just back from my W3R2 and I'm really enjoying it. I've followed all the advice ...

SammyJaneR

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

First time

Feeling fitter already!

Newbie

Vitamin D deficiency and run

Aching ankles

Week 5, run 1

Week4 Run1

Week 4

Day of Reckoning

What distances/times are people achieving?? am i setting myself up to fail?

A pleasant surprise...

Week 1, Run 1

Shin splints

Week 5, run 3

Loving it

W2 R2

slow getting back

I’m so excited...

Phew

Torrential Rain!!!

W3R1

Surprised myself!

W5R3 in the bag!

Struggling

Crash & burned

Week 3 run 1 completed

W4R2 - Cream Crackered

Parkrun during C25k? 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

It's my Birthday today!! :-)

Week 3 Run 2 - Feeling good

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