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I did it!

W5r3 - 20 minutes running - completed on second attempt! That last 5 minutes seemed the easiest! Feel fantastic!

W5r3 - 20 minutes running - completed on second attempt! That last 5 minutes see...

WildflowerJo

•6 years ago

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Are you in the Sheffield Area?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1226955880774105/ If your in Sheffield and want to extend your C25K support with like minded people nearer and share routes and...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1226955880774105/ If your in Sheffield and want ...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hello 2018!

My running partner has just woken from his winter nap!! 👍😂

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3! Week 8 here i come

I cant believe ive completed week 7! Although i am a little worried because im getting nearer to the end and today i found it tough, does it ever get easier??...

I cant believe ive completed week 7! Although i am a little worried because im g...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running Buddy

I’m on week 8 and haven’t run with anyone before. So today I was surprised when someone I haven’t seen for ages ran with me. They kept coming and going as they...

I’m on week 8 and haven’t run with anyone before. So today I was surprised when ...

ClarriePan

Graduate•6 years ago

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Keep on running

Well after completing my 3rd run after graduation. I am steadily increasing my distance. I am contemplating doing my first 5k Park Run. But not sure how to go...

Well after completing my 3rd run after graduation. I am steadily increasing my d...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just getting started! Anxious!!

So today is the day I begin the C25K. After years of being on and off with my running and having ZERO motivation I have decided to give this a good go. I have...

So today is the day I begin the C25K. After years of being on and off with my ru...

Hoop18

•6 years ago

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Here goes!

I am the most unlikely person to do this, everyone else in my family into sport but I’m the watcher. I want to be on the other side! Never have I ever ran,...

I am the most unlikely person to do this, everyone else in my family into sport ...

BexCanRun

•6 years ago

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Totally gutted

Caught my foot on the corner of the bed last night. Heard a very loud crack and my little toe was pointing the wrong way. I pulled it straight but a quick(ish)...

Caught my foot on the corner of the bed last night. Heard a very loud crack and ...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Apprehensive about getting started

Having hit 40 I'm starting to go through a mid-life crisis. Actually, mid-life would mean I live to 80 which might well be pushing it. But either way,...

Having hit 40 I'm starting to go through a mid-life crisis. Actually, mid-life w...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Confidence on its way up!

My first run today after badly breaking my leg 3 years ago, resulting in 3 operations since. I’d lost all confidence in it holding out but it did, and I’m one...

My first run today after badly breaking my leg 3 years ago, resulting in 3 opera...

Chrissie348

•6 years ago

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Confidence on its way up!

My first run today after badly breaking my leg 3 years ago, resulting in 3 operations since. I’d lost all confidence in it holding out but it did, and I’m one...

My first run today after badly breaking my leg 3 years ago, resulting in 3 opera...

Chrissie348

•6 years ago

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Ready for my first run

Hi I'm new enjoyed my run this morning looking forward to the progress

Lesleyanne74

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 on the beach!

Ok so Arbroath isn't exactly the Med, and it's about 2oC, but what a wonderful change from the streets of Nottingham, the 2x8 mins flew by! Need a lie down...

Ok so Arbroath isn't exactly the Med, and it's about 2oC, but what a wonderful c...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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C25K+ podcast: speed!

Hello running fiends, I haven’t posted much lately as I have just been getting out there and happily running three times a week, either 5 or 6ks, through...

Hello running fiends, I haven’t posted much lately as I have just been getting ...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation!!

Finally completed the program! For me it was 12 weeks to 4.2K, pausing for a chest infection and shin pain, but I have made it! Although this is my first post...

Finally completed the program! For me it was 12 weeks to 4.2K, pausing for a che...

Richroux

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk4 run 1

Really chuffed, l thought today was gonna be a killer but managed it ok. The first 5 minutes was not easy but when l worked on my breathing it became a lot...

Really chuffed, l thought today was gonna be a killer but managed it ok. The fir...

Abaggs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tight calf muscle

Following W2R1 Sunday morning I’ve had quite a tight feeling in my right calf. Came on in the afternoon and I put some deep heat on overnight. Strongest...

Following W2R1 Sunday morning I’ve had quite a tight feeling in my right calf. C...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally hit 5K - 😄

Graduated well over a month ago, but struggled to do my consolidation runs due to illness. Finally managed 2 weeks of running 30mins consistently, but was only...

Graduated well over a month ago, but struggled to do my consolidation runs due t...

RuthL

Graduate•6 years ago

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Fluff😳

Ok so try I’ll again on Wednesday!!! May as well been triathlon training today

SamanthaN

•6 years ago

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Week 8 completed , but it was touch and go

I nearly didn't go this morning as yesterday I thought I had a niggling twinge in left thigh. This morning I got up walked around, couldn't feel it ( Does...

I nearly didn't go this morning as yesterday I thought I had a niggling twinge ...

Jell6

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K nailed!

So I graduated yesterday, could not be more proud of myself 😊 I appealed for company back when I started and 5 other girls graduated at the weekend too, with...

So I graduated yesterday, could not be more proud of myself 😊 I appealed for co...

Seasidepanda

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK 4 R1

Did this yesterday, it’s getting tougher, but did it, determined to do this!

AndreaYearsley

•6 years ago

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The White Stuff

Its frustrating Im due to run today but we still have all this white stuff! I don't want to disrupt my programme what do others do in very bad weather. I don't...

Its frustrating Im due to run today but we still have all this white stuff! I do...

Jullaly

Graduate•6 years ago

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A little scared but I know I can do this

The thought of running for five mins is very scary, the program is great and I love the encouragement on the way (I opted for Jo Wiley). Well no point in...

The thought of running for five mins is very scary, the program is great and I l...

Lisa_rose

•6 years ago

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Week 4

Just completed week 4 run 3 this morning 😊 I can honestly say I am not looking forward to week 5, it’s definitely going to be a challenge 😬keep on running...

Just completed week 4 run 3 this morning 😊 I can honestly say I am not looking ...

Spacegirl-1

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

Another early start – woke up at 5.20 to the lovely sound of rain hitting the window, not the best motivator! I still managed to drag myself out of bed, down a...

Another early start – woke up at 5.20 to the lovely sound of rain hitting the wi...

bally187

Graduate•6 years ago

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Start of 5k

Hello all, So I’ve signed up to take part in a running event in London in a few months and I need to run 5K, just download the app, and will start training...

Hello all, So I’ve signed up to take part in a running event in London in a fe...

mailnixon1990

•6 years ago

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Can't believe it! W7R1 complete ☺️

It did still feel like a very, very long hot run, but knees behaved and recovery much better than last time. Still pinching myself that I have come this far...

It did still feel like a very, very long hot run, but knees behaved and recovery...

mergirl101

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

I did it!

Are you in the Sheffield Area?

Hello 2018!

Week 7 Run 3! Week 8 here i come

Running Buddy

Keep on running

Just getting started! Anxious!!

Here goes!

Totally gutted

Apprehensive about getting started

Confidence on its way up!

Confidence on its way up!

Ready for my first run

Week 5 run 2 on the beach!

C25K+ podcast: speed!

Graduation!!

Wk4 run 1

Tight calf muscle

Finally hit 5K - 😄

Fluff😳

Week 8 completed , but it was touch and go

Couch to 5K nailed!

Week 5 Run 2

WK 4 R1

The White Stuff

A little scared but I know I can do this

Week 4

Week 2 run 2

Start of 5k

Can't believe it! W7R1 complete ☺️

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