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First run!!!

W1 R1🤪 it was good! I ran 5k 2 years ago but stopped for various reasons. I’m on holiday in 8 weeks so have something to aim for and summer is round the...

W1 R1🤪 it was good! I ran 5k 2 years ago but stopped for various reasons. I’m o...

rebeccaellis1

•6 years ago

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Determined to complete it

just completed week 5 run 2. Amazed as struggled on week 2. Smoked for 40 years until 6 months ago, wheezing after a brisk walk. Was really not well and gave...

just completed week 5 run 2. Amazed as struggled on week 2. Smoked for 40 years ...

Runningroni

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 r2

Didn't stop this time. Hopefully I won't pay for that tomorrow. I'm not sure if it helps really but I found having a little dance while running makes it feel...

Didn't stop this time. Hopefully I won't pay for that tomorrow. I'm not sure if ...

Elegoo

•6 years ago

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W3R1

Wow...i suprised myself..i really had to rely on some moral tonight..now thst i have started to run for the 3 minutes..topped with a cougb and a first day...

Wow...i suprised myself..i really had to rely on some moral tonight..now thst i...

angiolver16gmailcom

•6 years ago

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Clumsy run- sea/see legs ?

Despite being a little tired I decided that run day is run day so off I went. A lot of rain fell this weekend, a rather large puddle straddled the track where...

Despite being a little tired I decided that run day is run day so off I went. A ...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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The human race...doomed by a phone malfunction

Back to work after the Easter weekend to find we'd had a major leak in the office. A lot of files got soaked through and there's a big gaping hole in the...

Back to work after the Easter weekend to find we'd had a major leak in the offic...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 and smiling!

Hi folks, Just to let you know that I'm still running and enjoying it more and more. After my first 25 minute run (Wk 6 R3) on the hills around home, I ran Wk...

Hi folks, Just to let you know that I'm still running and enjoying it more and m...

frenchvisitor

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK2 R2, Hard Work

Feeling a bit down, just completed R2 which I found really hard slog, R1 was a lot easier so started today very positive but after the first 90 sec run it was...

Feeling a bit down, just completed R2 which I found really hard slog, R1 was a l...

Lorijay

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2 - Done!

So just completed week 2 run 2, was easier than run 1. I think I got the hang of going at a sensible pace (harder than it seems apparently) and my breathing is...

So just completed week 2 run 2, was easier than run 1. I think I got the hang of...

Pud24

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Advice

I’ve just completed W2R3 and near the middle of the run till I got home, my knees started being really painful. What could I do to help prevent this?

I’ve just completed W2R3 and near the middle of the run till I got home, my knee...

HappyColaMan

•6 years ago

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OMG just one run left

Well I’m almost at the finish line 🏁 just one more run and I will have completed c25k. I’ve been very lucky that I’ve got all this way with out hiccups or...

Well I’m almost at the finish line 🏁 just one more run and I will have complete...

Notsobigdoug

•6 years ago

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Struggling

Does it ever get any easier? I’m on W3R2 but just can’t run 8 mins without my lungs exploding never mind my legs. Struggling to keep the enthusiasm going 😒

Does it ever get any easier? I’m on W3R2 but just can’t run 8 mins without my lu...

jennyh7227

•6 years ago

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What if you

I’m using a tread mill at the gym as I found outside to hard on my knees, hope to build strength up to run on the ground but.... if I can’t get onto the tread...

I’m using a tread mill at the gym as I found outside to hard on my knees, hope t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Completed this today. I think i need to stretch at the beginning though as calf started hurting on second 5 minute run x

Completed this today. I think i need to stretch at the beginning though as calf ...

Northamptonla

•6 years ago

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OMG

Started today as I’ve been putting it off now for over a week. What can I say OMG my heart is pumping outta my chest, my lungs are still burning like I’m a...

Started today as I’ve been putting it off now for over a week. What can I say OM...

Mommab

•6 years ago

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Shuffling

Hey everyone. I always said "I'd never run as it's bad for my knees". I'll be 39 next birthday and not fit whatsoever. It was my son who turned on the...

Hey everyone. I always said "I'd never run as it's bad for my knees". I'll be 39...

Keepgoing45

•6 years ago

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Newbie trying to find the motivation

Downloaded the app last week. Found many excuses not to start...... the weather, a wedding, my toddler, too tired etc etc. Think I'm going to brave it this...

Downloaded the app last week. Found many excuses not to start...... the weather,...

Adds-O

•6 years ago

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New York Blues

Well folks just back from 5 days New York. I packed my trainers with great intentions of doing a couple of runs especially looking forward to running in...

Well folks just back from 5 days New York. I packed my trainers with great inten...

GRoy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Second week C25K

Just completed first run week 2 🤗 My ankles feel sore and my calves bit tight Have been doing full stretches after each run Anybody else had similar issues??...

Just completed first run week 2 🤗 My ankles feel sore and my calves bit tight ...

Chillbreese

•6 years ago

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C25K and ParkRun?

Hi! I started C25K program a few weeks ago, and just joined the forum, I'm really enjoying the program so far :) I was wondering at what point in the program...

Hi! I started C25K program a few weeks ago, and just joined the forum, I'm reall...

katemcalex

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1, that bloomin' wind!!

Not me, the weather! Found this run tough, the wind was against me and my breathing went all to pot while running against it. I seemed to work backwards and...

Not me, the weather! Found this run tough, the wind was against me and my breath...

Mand102

Graduate•6 years ago

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AM vs PM running

The snow has given way to torrents of water so I have done my 2nd run of the week this afternoon and got soaking feet, foot rot could set in at this rate!. BUT...

The snow has given way to torrents of water so I have done my 2nd run of the wee...

Jullaly

Graduate•6 years ago

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2nd run completed

So 2nd run of week one done....have to be honest and day I struggled to complete the last 60 second 🏃‍♀️. The Jessica Ennis in me is yelling at me to let her...

So 2nd run of week one done....have to be honest and day I struggled to complete...

Martinej

•6 years ago

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Wk 9 run 3 - Woohoo!

Well, having experienced pilot running on wk 9 run 2, I think I must have boarded the wrong plane! No pilots today ..... just goes to show one never knows what...

Well, having experienced pilot running on wk 9 run 2, I think I must have boarde...

Loudrury

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wearher

I don’t mind running in the rain as it tends to keep me nice and cool, even if my clothes get a bit heavier. I don’t mind running in the sun and warmth even if...

I don’t mind running in the rain as it tends to keep me nice and cool, even if m...

robOliver

•6 years ago

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Tears of joy and I’ve not even graduated yet!

Have just finished W6R3 and when Sarah said I was officially a runner I burst into tears! 😭 Happy tears! I really cannot believe I just ran (snail pace) for...

Have just finished W6R3 and when Sarah said I was officially a runner I burst in...

DoodleDee

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1

Just away to start week 3 with the first run of the week and I am dreading it. not sure how I am going to run for 3 minutes without stopping but I am...

Just away to start week 3 with the first run of the week and I am dreading it. ...

Elaine247

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Week 2

Week two day 1 done in the cold and rain but I managed it! Roll on thursday😁

Fimack

•6 years ago

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I did it

Hi I started week 1 on Sunday so run 1 done, next 1 tomorrow was surprised that I finished! But very chuffed with myself 😊

Hi I started week 1 on Sunday so run 1 done, next 1 tomorrow was surprised that ...

Charleynew

•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

OMG 😲. I managed to finish ! Can't believe it. Had to keep going and couldn't go any slower but feeling good 😊

OMG 😲. I managed to finish ! Can't believe it. Had to keep going and couldn't g...

Couch-potato

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

First run!!!

Determined to complete it

W1 r2

W3R1

Clumsy run- sea/see legs ?

The human race...doomed by a phone malfunction

Week 7 Run 2 and smiling!

WK2 R2, Hard Work

Week 2 Run 2 - Done!

Advice

OMG just one run left

Struggling

What if you

Week 4 run 1

OMG

Shuffling

Newbie trying to find the motivation

New York Blues

Second week C25K

C25K and ParkRun?

W7R1, that bloomin' wind!!

AM vs PM running

2nd run completed

Wk 9 run 3 - Woohoo!

Wearher

Tears of joy and I’ve not even graduated yet!

W3R1

Week 2

I did it

Week 4 run 1

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