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I've done it!

After putting it off yesterday because of heavy rain I made my mind up to go straight after work tonight. Off I went and it was good, although my legs were a...

After putting it off yesterday because of heavy rain I made my mind up to go str...

Duracellqueen

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Prom (Park) Run with my daughter - also Week 5 Run 3....

My first Park Run - in this case on sunny but windy Douglas Promenade. It was also supposed to be the dreaded 20 minute run of Week 5. It didn't quite work...

My first Park Run - in this case on sunny but windy Douglas Promenade. It was a...

Duddles

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1 Knee Pain

I’m doing my W3R1 tomorrow but my knees have been in pain for the past week. I don’t want to push it and injure myself but I really don’t want to slow down my...

I’m doing my W3R1 tomorrow but my knees have been in pain for the past week. I d...

Bdelanty

•6 years ago

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So pleased with my run today

I ran under 30 minutes for my 5K today. So very proud. I had 5 goals at the start of this and had put this one in brackets as thought I wouldn’t do that for...

I ran under 30 minutes for my 5K today. So very proud. I had 5 goals at the star...

ClareO65

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 R1- proud of how far I have come

I completed this run today. I ran all but around 15-20 seconds in the middle of the last run. I had to change directions after finding my route was too short...

I completed this run today. I ran all but around 15-20 seconds in the middle of ...

MamaHogg

•6 years ago

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Very, very hard... getting off the blocks

So, it’s W1-R2 I took my inhaler and set off. The first ‘blast’ of running I did, well I jogged a little bit I seem to get some strange symptoms that mean all...

So, it’s W1-R2 I took my inhaler and set off. The first ‘blast’ of running I di...

ikaty-pie

•6 years ago

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definitely chilly!! W3R2 - cold!

Gloves needed today - it snowed last night and is forecast at -2 tonight....brrrr Note to self - don’t drink large mug of tea in hour beforehand - makes...

Gloves needed today - it snowed last night and is forecast at -2 tonight....brrr...

Katwpg

•6 years ago

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On Fire

Yey - so so happy I have managed 2 runs of 5k - admittedly they took slightly longer than 30 minutes - but I managed longer runs😀. Not only that but I signed...

Yey - so so happy I have managed 2 runs of 5k - admittedly they took slightly lo...

MsFickle

•6 years ago

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Newbie

I’ve completed week 1 of ct5k and I’m feeling motivated for the coming weeks. After undergoing an emergency c section last year it’s taken a while for me to...

I’ve completed week 1 of ct5k and I’m feeling motivated for the coming weeks. Af...

Kate_B

•6 years ago

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Week 2 down and more determined than ever..

With a mid week MH related blip I've just completed W2 run 3. Somehow about halfway through something clicked and it wasn't so much of an effort, and despite...

With a mid week MH related blip I've just completed W2 run 3. Somehow about hal...

amalthea52

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week one done!

Boom! 👊

Patchparker87

•6 years ago

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6 months post graduation

It’s been around 6 months since I graduated from c25k and for anyone doubting its effectiveness please believe in it . I still run 3 times a week not fast r...

It’s been around 6 months since I graduated from c25k and for anyone doubting it...

Shelby1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week1 Day 1

Hi all! I’m a newbie and will be starting tomorrow ( working tonight). I did get to 5 wks before and loved it but stopped due to preg. Can’t wait to start and...

Hi all! I’m a newbie and will be starting tomorrow ( working tonight). I did get...

Dolphin73

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Afternoon all. Just completed my first run this morning. This is my wife’s doing!. She’s almost completed the 9 weeks and loves it. I mountain bike and swim...

Afternoon all. Just completed my first run this morning. This is my wife’s doing...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5R3 and the Sheep Traffic Jam

I can't believe I did it, 20 minutes non stop running. Mentally it was a real ..can I ..cant I moment. Even as I was dressing to run I was telling myself this...

I can't believe I did it, 20 minutes non stop running. Mentally it was a real .....

Jullaly

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3 R3 done

Tough going 3 minutes at a time, but the 90 second was a doddle, so it is working, 60 second was hard going three weeks ago! 5 minutes will be a challenge...

Tough going 3 minutes at a time, but the 90 second was a doddle, so it is workin...

Bobthedog

•6 years ago

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W3R1 - Running 3 minutes

First run of week3 today and I can run 3 mins. Yay!!! This programme is amazing and you guys here provide such good encouragement. Thanks everyone! I keep...

First run of week3 today and I can run 3 mins. Yay!!! This programme is amazing ...

das_vikas

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5R3 - a milestone challenge done 🍾🥂

I peeked out of the window when I woke - ☔️ hmmm not great. Following on from torrential rain on Thursday and all day yesterday it’s going to be very wet &...

I peeked out of the window when I woke - ☔️ hmmm not great. Following on from t...

FormulaRun

•6 years ago

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Photobombed by Captain Runderpants 😂

Mission accomplished! Walked the course last night, took me 56 minutes. I was hoping for a sub 35 this morning but am happy enough - three days in cars,...

Mission accomplished! Walked the course last night, took me 56 minutes. I was ho...

Irish-John

Graduate•6 years ago

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First park run

Just completed my first park run today. It was a really great experience and I found a running buddy part way round who got me through it. Not the fastest 5k...

Just completed my first park run today. It was a really great experience and I f...

Jude1963

Graduate•6 years ago

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There and back again

Today I decided was a good day to map out a route for October's Virtual Run - 'Rock Your Run' which is a minimum 10k if I want my medal. I went to Mr Psycho to...

Today I decided was a good day to map out a route for October's Virtual Run - 'R...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3 Complete. . . . . no problems so far!

So six sessions into the program and it's so far, so good. I know we are being eased in to it, but it seems to be working; no aches, no pains and no problems...

So six sessions into the program and it's so far, so good. I know we are being...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back to the beginning

After my holiday injury on W9R1, and no running for 3 weeks, I consulted a physiotherapist and after confirming that no DVT was involved (long haul flight),...

After my holiday injury on W9R1, and no running for 3 weeks, I consulted a phys...

Samarie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling glum ☹️

Haven’t been able to run all week after doing a couple of post graduation runs. Asthma flare up after a virus and just started some steroids which usually...

Haven’t been able to run all week after doing a couple of post graduation runs. ...

sarah65

•6 years ago

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Wk4 run1

Phew that was knackering ... not helped by someone saying “gosh that looks hard! “🤪

Phew that was knackering ... not helped by someone saying “gosh that looks hard!...

AnnaTP

•6 years ago

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W4R2

I found W4R2 a struggle this morning, possibly because of the miserable weather and lack of a good night’s sleep. I was really lagging towards the end of the...

I found W4R2 a struggle this morning, possibly because of the miserable weather ...

Caotykim

•6 years ago

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W6R3 ✅

So happy to have completed this run. It was nowhere near as bad as I imagined it to be and I enjoyed it far more than W5R3 so maybe my body’s getting used to...

So happy to have completed this run. It was nowhere near as bad as I imagined it...

NJGam

Graduate•6 years ago

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Best supportive sports bra?

Hey lovely ladies I've just completed week 1 and need any advice about decent sports bras Im currently wearing a normal bra with a sports bra over it which...

Hey lovely ladies I've just completed week 1 and need any advice about decent sp...

Jo-Jo-K

Graduate•6 years ago

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Preparing to start week 1

I am getting ready to start week 1 next week following the weight loss program and doing the couch to 5k in 9 weeks - so looking forward to seeing a new me in...

I am getting ready to start week 1 next week following the weight loss program a...

Deedee69

•6 years ago

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Week 1 in the bag

I’ve just completed week 1, which is the most I’ve ever done :). I’ve started c25k before and done one run and given up, so I’m actually very pleased with...

I’ve just completed week 1, which is the most I’ve ever done :). I’ve started c2...

DebbieRogers

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

I've done it!

First Prom (Park) Run with my daughter - also Week 5 Run 3....

W3R1 Knee Pain

So pleased with my run today

W4 R1- proud of how far I have come

Very, very hard... getting off the blocks

definitely chilly!! W3R2 - cold!

On Fire

Newbie

Week 2 down and more determined than ever..

Week one done!

6 months post graduation

Week1 Day 1

Newbie

Wk5R3 and the Sheep Traffic Jam

W3 R3 done

W3R1 - Running 3 minutes

Wk5R3 - a milestone challenge done 🍾🥂

Photobombed by Captain Runderpants 😂

First park run

There and back again

W2R3 Complete. . . . . no problems so far!

Back to the beginning

Feeling glum ☹️

Wk4 run1

W4R2

W6R3 ✅

Best supportive sports bra?

Preparing to start week 1

Week 1 in the bag

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