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Starting again

I did graduate approx. 18 months ago did run once after this but then hurt my knee, and lost all motivation. now started again and on week 1 done days 1&2 day...

I did graduate approx. 18 months ago did run once after this but then hurt my kn...

kaz56

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice for nervous week one countdown please!

Hi everyone, I'm currently in the process of getting my trainers and running gear this week. It's my birthday and anniversary week so I'm away and out for a...

Hi everyone, I'm currently in the process of getting my trainers and running gea...

Jadevh91

•6 years ago

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Really need to stick at it this time!

So I am mum of two young children with a full time job who used to love sport until the little ones arrived. Sadly I have been unable to commit the time to...

So I am mum of two young children with a full time job who used to love sport un...

CJDavies

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first run for week 1.....phew but I did it!

Hi. Just finished my first run. Was tough going but managed to "run" all but one 1min segment so quite pleased with that, although sooo slow both walking and...

Hi. Just finished my first run. Was tough going but managed to "run" all but one...

Char1965

•6 years ago

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Week 8 here I come!!

If someone had told me about 10 weeks ago that I would be running 28 mins Then I would never have believed them. And then if someone told me that I did a yoga...

If someone had told me about 10 weeks ago that I would be running 28 mins Then I...

Margoblue

Graduate•6 years ago

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I missed Week 6, Run 3 .....

I missed week 6, run 3 on Friday which is a 25 min run. Week 7 is 3 x 25 minute runs. I’m wondering should I do the run I missed or just do the 3 x 25 minute...

I missed week 6, run 3 on Friday which is a 25 min run. Week 7 is 3 x 25 minute...

Maniceddy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 day 2 please help!

So I completed this yesterday. I have been running pretty much every other day, not had to complete any runs and all in all it’s gone quite well. However, I am...

So I completed this yesterday. I have been running pretty much every other day, ...

asenior85

•6 years ago

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I’m actually doing it!

So I have completed my first week of couch to 5k and am feeling rather pleased with myself. I am actually looking forward to week 2’s challenge. Feeling...

So I have completed my first week of couch to 5k and am feeling rather pleased w...

Elizabeth74

•6 years ago

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One You C25K Local Support in Sheffield (New Group)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1226955880774105/

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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Lost my mojo

Need some motivation to get back into the couch to 5k..I find jogging really hard, I’d struggle running for a bus! I really want to be a runner though, I want...

Need some motivation to get back into the couch to 5k..I find jogging really har...

jaime77

•6 years ago

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W5R2

So pleased to have done this one 😊 Ran for 8 mins twice :)

Kmgw

•6 years ago

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The secret is out!!

I always wanted to reveal my secret running affair to my family around Easter but due to the Beast from the East and Beast from the East 2 - Ice and Snow...

I always wanted to reveal my secret running affair to my family around Easter bu...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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I'm back 😀

Well I did run week 9 once after following the c25k in November during that run I tore some ligaments in my ankle 😣 So after 3 months out I restarted at week...

Well I did run week 9 once after following the c25k in November during that run ...

Shelly40

•6 years ago

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Weight loss with C25K

I am hoping that C25K is going to help me with my goal to lose weight before the 28th July (my birthday) has anyone got any tips on how I can achieve my weight...

I am hoping that C25K is going to help me with my goal to lose weight before the...

Sjnoke

•6 years ago

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Week 9!!!

Never thought I’d make it to week 9!!! 3 runs left and can’t wait!! I run as a group and our final run next Sunday will be 5k no matter how long it takes......

Never thought I’d make it to week 9!!! 3 runs left and can’t wait!! I run as a...

Sarah5k

Graduate•6 years ago

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Poor start :(

I started today, it was pretty horrendous, I couldn’t do it... trying to remain positive, maybe need a week of fast walking with a 3 or 4 attempts at running,...

I started today, it was pretty horrendous, I couldn’t do it... trying to remain ...

Jollywobblefluff

•6 years ago

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Nervous.....

On hols in the beautiful Highlands W4R1 tomorrow quite nervous if I will manage it 😱

On hols in the beautiful Highlands W4R1 tomorrow quite nervous if I will manage ...

AliK0871

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1 - mission completed...

Snuck a cheeky run in today so I’m ahead of the curve to start the week... Found it psychologically motivational to have to do fewer running bits (6 rather...

Snuck a cheeky run in today so I’m ahead of the curve to start the week... Found...

Susojan

Graduate•6 years ago

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My cat just wants you all to know he's very proud of you 😻

😻

stpehlittle

•6 years ago

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W1R2 No pain, no gain?!

After my first run on Friday I went into today with a little less trepidation because I had some idea of what to expect. Having suffered with jarring in my...

After my first run on Friday I went into today with a little less trepidation be...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Yikes

Well I have uploaded my music and downloaded the app so am now good to go. Running out of excuses now - start tomorrow 😬😬😬

Well I have uploaded my music and downloaded the app so am now good to go. Runni...

Tigger1306

•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1!!

First run of week three. Apparently it takes a while for instruction to register in my brain and I done two consecutive 1.5 minutes runs and walks then two 3...

First run of week three. Apparently it takes a while for instruction to register...

Lizzie78

•6 years ago

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Sky’s the limit

This time last year I couldn’t run 200m. I started the couch 2 5k course in August and graduated in early November last year. Today I ran my first ever half...

This time last year I couldn’t run 200m. I started the couch 2 5k course in Augu...

DaveMcK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starter

After Christmas I was taken into hospital with gall stones that had escaped and blocked some of my tubes. I will need an operation in the future but need to...

After Christmas I was taken into hospital with gall stones that had escaped and ...

Seasodergal

•6 years ago

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Wk4 run 1 nailed

Such a good run today on our last day in Yorkshire. Feeling really motivated for our return to Ramsgate. Managed some fairly steep inclines and kept up with...

Such a good run today on our last day in Yorkshire. Feeling really motivated for...

ramsgaterunner79

•6 years ago

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Weight loss

Is anyone seeing weight loss doing this ?

1558

•6 years ago

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Socks - who knew??

So after my clumsy run the other day, I made sure my socks were not inside out and lo and behold I see L and R printed too! Don’t tell me there’s a back...

So after my clumsy run the other day, I made sure my socks were not inside out a...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 1, run 3 done

And I enjoyed it! I can't believe how different run 3 felt from run 1 - just a few days ago. I was still breathless, but for my last 60 seconds I was able to...

And I enjoyed it! I can't believe how different run 3 felt from run 1 - just a f...

Parksie7

•6 years ago

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Finally W1R1

Finally did it. Went back to the gym. Did my first run & loved it. Feel a bit wobbly now tho - did a bit of resistance & the cross trainer but I don't think I...

Finally did it. Went back to the gym. Did my first run & loved it. Feel a bit wo...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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On to week 8...

A few days ago we completed w7r3 and our time had improved a little bit which was a great boost - then very late yesterday we started w8 - we did r1 and it...

A few days ago we completed w7r3 and our time had improved a little bit which wa...

I_can_run

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Starting again

Advice for nervous week one countdown please!

Really need to stick at it this time!

My first run for week 1.....phew but I did it!

Week 8 here I come!!

I missed Week 6, Run 3 .....

Week 8 day 2 please help!

I’m actually doing it!

One You C25K Local Support in Sheffield (New Group)

Lost my mojo

W5R2

The secret is out!!

I'm back 😀

Weight loss with C25K

Week 9!!!

Poor start :(

Nervous.....

W2R1 - mission completed...

My cat just wants you all to know he's very proud of you 😻

W1R2 No pain, no gain?!

Yikes

Week 3 Run 1!!

Sky’s the limit

Starter

Wk4 run 1 nailed

Weight loss

Socks - who knew??

Wk 1, run 3 done

Finally W1R1

On to week 8...

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