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W2R1 Managed it...just!

Last week I just got out there. Then I saw DaddyInTraining's post earlier and decided to track my run for extra motivation. I only looked at it when I got home...

Last week I just got out there. Then I saw DaddyInTraining's post earlier and de...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 1 complete

Feeling very pleased with myself at the moment. Wasn't sure I'd do it but I have...Week one completed. Looking forward to starting Week 2 on Tuesday.

Feeling very pleased with myself at the moment. Wasn't sure I'd do it but I hav...

Al569

•7 years ago

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Trying again

Starting again after ITband strain, so happy Wk1R1 went well 🙂

Gran4z

Graduate•7 years ago

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Taking a break

I completely forgot I had minor surgery booked this week (mole removal) anyway I had already done run 1 then my after care sheet says not to exercise for at...

I completely forgot I had minor surgery booked this week (mole removal) anyway I...

Thriftyvickie

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R3!!

Well with have to repeat that one! Got to the 10mins and needed a minute breather, then the same at 16. Try again Tues😉

Well with have to repeat that one! Got to the 10mins and needed a minute breathe...

Samnev

Graduate•7 years ago

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First run completed

Right first run done. And I am still alive. And dare I say it - actually enjoyed that I did this for myself. My better half also started so we did the run...

Right first run done. And I am still alive. And dare I say it - actually enjoyed...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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High speed shuffle into week 3 I go, jelly belly and all !

Hi Everyone, so I’m doing the C25K, just finished week 2 and I’m quite enjoying it. I decided to do this for a few reasons, 1. To lose the jelly belly, of...

Hi Everyone, so I’m doing the C25K, just finished week 2 and I’m quite enjoying ...

Clarebear76

•7 years ago

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Novice but a great app to get you into this

Hi I’m just approaching my 61st birthday and never run before in my life.. done of plenty of walking, gym and tennis and thought I was reasonably fit......

Hi I’m just approaching my 61st birthday and never run before in my life.. done...

Gordo49

•7 years ago

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Here comes week 7

Ok so I got through week 6, but runs 2 and 3 were a bit of a slog. Was hoping to be feeling better in the runs than I am - but I am getting them done. Must...

Ok so I got through week 6, but runs 2 and 3 were a bit of a slog. Was hoping to...

Lee1167

Graduate•7 years ago

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Completed W1R1. Yay !!

I completed the whole 9 weeks last year so I know I can do it again. I struggle to run in the week when I’m working so end up running at 5.30 am. 🙁. How do...

I completed the whole 9 weeks last year so I know I can do it again. I struggle ...

Strawberry7

•7 years ago

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W1R2

Finished W1R2! Still feel a bit daft running outside but know it's all in my head and no-one is looking and no-one cares. At least I am moving. Unfortunately...

Finished W1R2! Still feel a bit daft running outside but know it's all in my hea...

Idp2930

•7 years ago

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Back in the game wk10r1

Many people may ask what is week 10. Well I’ve decided to start bridge 2 10k and instead off starting at wk1 I’ve decided to carry on from c25k. My last run...

Many people may ask what is week 10. Well I’ve decided to start bridge 2 10k and...

Notsobigdoug

•7 years ago

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First week-65 yo with wobbly motivation.

I joined a group C25K last Thursday. First run was better than expected; but my second run was solo and not as easy as the first......now I´m anxious about my...

I joined a group C25K last Thursday. First run was better than expected; but my...

Runtofit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Aches and pains

Finally did my 1st run following Graduation 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Managed well but only got about 3hours sleep due to aching legs.( Did go for 2 walks as well due to...

Finally did my 1st run following Graduation 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Managed well but only got...

ElizaMai

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3

Just completed run 1. Not too bad - amazed I can run for 3 mins! First warmer weather run so realised I need to rethink my running outfit! The whole run was a...

Just completed run 1. Not too bad - amazed I can run for 3 mins! First warmer we...

Ang33333

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting couch to 5k

Have not run in years 1st done not too bad and surprisingly enjoyed it.......

Tommybhoy67

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week3 Run1 😱 I only bloody did it !!!!

OH MY GOODNESS ! I was so worried about not being able to do week 3 of the couch to 5k that I had resigned myself to just repeating week 2. Me and my scooter...

OH MY GOODNESS ! I was so worried about not being able to do week 3 of the couch...

Elizabeth74

•7 years ago

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W4R1 What a Feeling !

No I havent run 30 minutes only 5 but the feeling of achievement with this run make me feel like I have. To get this one under my belt feels good and the...

No I havent run 30 minutes only 5 but the feeling of achievement with this run ...

Lorijay

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R1 completed !!!

After really doubting myself and tempting to redo W1R3 , after listening to all the advise given, I grabbed my trainers and did W2R1 this morning.. and I...

After really doubting myself and tempting to redo W1R3 , after listening to all ...

Dawnie16

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1 - blimey!

Well. I’ve been dreading this ever since I stopped dreading last week and started doing it. How on earth will I do short runs of 3 mins and how will I ever...

Well. I’ve been dreading this ever since I stopped dreading last week and starte...

Jay66UK

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 DONE!

A little later than planned but finished Week 1 Run 3. Actually surprised how much better our pace has become over just three runs. We run the same route...

A little later than planned but finished Week 1 Run 3. Actually surprised how mu...

mrs_lupton

•7 years ago

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Park Run.. .

So I did my first Park Run yesterday! It was a bit daunting going on my own, do I take water, how will I do my 5 mins warm-up and cool down, will anyone speak...

So I did my first Park Run yesterday! It was a bit daunting going on my own, do ...

wifey259

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R2 - hard but I did it!

I went and bought new trainers yesterday - there’s a shop near us called Up and Running, and they do the whole gait analysis thing - up until that point I have...

I went and bought new trainers yesterday - there’s a shop near us called Up and ...

bally187

Graduate•7 years ago

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First C25K I have never been good at running

Wow that was a shock , can nearly run for 60 seconds well more of a Peter Kay fast dad run where walking would be faster! I was genuinely nervous when I went...

Wow that was a shock , can nearly run for 60 seconds well more of a Peter Kay fa...

Gffox32

•7 years ago

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W2 R1

W2 R1 done yesterday tried a different route and surprised myself that I could run for 90 secs. Last run was on this hill so did have to walk a bit but felt...

W2 R1 done yesterday tried a different route and surprised myself that I could r...

Karenjlb

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Newbie!

Well I’ve done week 1 day 2!! I need to lose weight and have problems with my liver, but also suffer with ME. I’m hoping to carry on, even if I repeat the same...

Well I’ve done week 1 day 2!! I need to lose weight and have problems with my li...

BWendy

•7 years ago

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W2R1 done

That was not so bad, first made me wheeze but the next two were better. But had a bit of a shake on when I stopped, just unfit I guess.

That was not so bad, first made me wheeze but the next two were better. But had ...

Bobthedog

•7 years ago

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That felt sooooo good! W1R3

Small note to self, starting run when it’s still below freezing will make breathing hurt a bit...but it wears off!! Beautiful day in the highlands - and when...

Small note to self, starting run when it’s still below freezing will make breath...

Katwpg

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Help!

Morning Now completed week 2 run 2 and now getting pains in shins and calves any suggestions would be accepted I stretch and warm up stretch and cool down...

Morning Now completed week 2 run 2 and now getting pains in shins and calves any...

Loopyludders

•7 years ago

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Week 3 run

Thank you for all your support I went out this morning with a positive mindset and completed the run 😀

Thank you for all your support I went out this morning with a positive mindset a...

Annlucia

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

W2R1 Managed it...just!

Week 1 complete

Trying again

Taking a break

W5R3!!

First run completed

High speed shuffle into week 3 I go, jelly belly and all !

Novice but a great app to get you into this

Here comes week 7

Completed W1R1. Yay !!

W1R2

Back in the game wk10r1

First week-65 yo with wobbly motivation.

Aches and pains

Week 3

Starting couch to 5k

Week3 Run1 😱 I only bloody did it !!!!

W4R1 What a Feeling !

W2R1 completed !!!

W4R1 - blimey!

Week 1 DONE!

Park Run.. .

W4R2 - hard but I did it!

First C25K I have never been good at running

W2 R1

Newbie!

W2R1 done

That felt sooooo good! W1R3

Help!

Week 3 run

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