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I'm doing it!

I first posted on here in my first week, asking if I will get through this! I was finding running 60 seconds near impossible. I am now week 4 run 3 tomorrow...

I first posted on here in my first week, asking if I will get through this! I wa...

Lea71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running Ap

Although I know the time running is more important than the distance I thought I would ask which running apps people used....might be kind of interesting to...

Although I know the time running is more important than the distance I thought I...

Chrisb6808

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25k and smoking

Anyone doing this and a smoker? I smoke but think that's obv my problem with running and thinking of stopping.

Anyone doing this and a smoker? I smoke but think that's obv my problem with ru...

Cazzajambo

•6 years ago

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W4R2 In the bag!!

Anyone who saw my previous post will know my problem with Micheal fading in at 2.5 minutes of the 5 minute run and me thinking this was time for the walk....

Anyone who saw my previous post will know my problem with Micheal fading in at 2...

PaulBrad

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running while abroad

This is my second time through c25k and have just completed w5r2. However for the next two weeks I am away on business travel. I have already check that both...

This is my second time through c25k and have just completed w5r2. However for th...

hobbit1983

•6 years ago

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Looking for advice please

Just completed run 3 of week 1 on treadmill in the gym. I felt as though the runs seemed more difficult as the week went on. Can anyone who has done the...

Just completed run 3 of week 1 on treadmill in the gym. I felt as though the run...

AllyS

Graduate•6 years ago

44 Replies

Woohoo! 😊

Just completed W2R1, took everyones advice and went slowly on the runs. What a difference it made! Less out of breath, stamina much better, knees are suffering...

Just completed W2R1, took everyones advice and went slowly on the runs. What a d...

WibbleWobble69

•6 years ago

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W2R2

Such a lovely night for a run, we didn’t start out till nearly 9:00 but it was an amazing run. Felt good the whole way. My daughter slowed her pace on this...

Such a lovely night for a run, we didn’t start out till nearly 9:00 but it was ...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Food before a morning run?

Hi morning runners, evening runner here. I usually go out when I get home from work and then have my tea afterwards. I'm thinking about mixing it up and trying...

Hi morning runners, evening runner here. I usually go out when I get home from w...

Vixter34

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduate Woo Hoo

Tonight I graduated C25K Can't believe that I have done it. I was lucky enough to run on holiday in Cuba ( gym, resort, beach ) just need to up my speed. I am...

Tonight I graduated C25K Can't believe that I have done it. I was lucky enough t...

DizzyRossi

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

Run, Jiggle, Run Jiggle

So today was the start of my journey from couch to 5k, W1R1 done and other than a bit of back pain, I'll feel great. With this I also decided to quit smoking...

So today was the start of my journey from couch to 5k, W1R1 done and other than ...

2Fat2Furious

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Motives

When I was a teenager my mum told me I was unable to run, as I had a problem with my hips. I had to give up rugby,netball, football. I tried the gym and hated...

When I was a teenager my mum told me I was unable to run, as I had a problem wit...

Passingthought

•6 years ago

7 Replies

W4R1

Well I was dreading this week as I thought running for 3 minutes was hard enough 😨. I was toying with repeating w3 as I thought w4 was a mountain too high to...

Well I was dreading this week as I thought running for 3 minutes was hard enough...

MKE1968

•6 years ago

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W5R2 - what fun!

I think I have caught the running bug! I dreaded this run - 8-5-8 - I convinced myself that there was no way I could do it. I told my husband this morning...

I think I have caught the running bug! I dreaded this run - 8-5-8 - I convinced ...

lollytwist

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

I did it

Wk9R3 done I’m so proud of myself....this is such an accomplishment for me. Started week 1 thinking I was going to pass out after 1 minute....now I can run 4K...

Wk9R3 done I’m so proud of myself....this is such an accomplishment for me. Star...

Proud1

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Brooks trainers

I need to invest in some new trainers ... very flat feet which have had surgery so comfort, arch support and cushioning is crucial!! I tried some Brooks...

I need to invest in some new trainers ... very flat feet which have had surgery ...

CKem

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4r1

I wouldn’t say it’s hard...... it’s a challenge . That being said I struggled with week 1 and now it doesn’t even phase me until around nearly 3 minutes in so...

I wouldn’t say it’s hard...... it’s a challenge . That being said I struggled wi...

dayhayward

•6 years ago

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graduation run

having graduated from the programme last Friday I haven't had chance to run this week due to the school holidays. I was wondering how many people completed a...

having graduated from the programme last Friday I haven't had chance to run this...

kezza2008

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Pace

I just measured my first of the two eight minute runs. If my maths is right I was running at 8.25 kmh which means I would have done 5k in 36 mins which I was...

I just measured my first of the two eight minute runs. If my maths is right I wa...

Agaig

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post grad run

Graduated on Monday, very delighted with myself and thought I have cracked this, How wrong was I !! I have done the whole 9 weeks in the gym and really quite...

Graduated on Monday, very delighted with myself and thought I have cracked this,...

mairi1

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

In philosophy, if you aren't moving at a snail's pace...

I'm fed up, and feeling got at And like a real pain in the butt; Because my mantra's slow and steady Doesn't mean I'm in a rut. I'm simply just advising, A...

I'm fed up, and feeling got at And like a real pain in the butt; Because my man...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

152 Replies

Okay, is it just me?

I would like to know if there are any others like me out there who are just a little bit superstitious about their running gear? I've only changed my outfit...

I would like to know if there are any others like me out there who are just a li...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

16 Replies

Wk1r2

Haha! I’ve just smashed run 2! I have been thinking about it all day and worrying I couldn’t do it. I have been at the zoo today with the kids and had already...

Haha! I’ve just smashed run 2! I have been thinking about it all day and worryin...

Fatnat5

•6 years ago

14 Replies

W3r2

A good run. So weird how the body adapted. 90 seconds a week ago felt an age now so much easier. 3 minutes running slowly and I realised I am running after...

A good run. So weird how the body adapted. 90 seconds a week ago felt an age now...

Caro71

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 run 3

3 more to go

Fjtsherpy

•6 years ago

2 Replies

W2R2

That was hard work! Felt so much harder than W2R1, and I’ve just looked ahead at week 3 wondering how on earth I’m going to keep it going for 3 mins in one...

That was hard work! Felt so much harder than W2R1, and I’ve just looked ahead at...

DeanW

•6 years ago

1 Reply

So, I’ve don’t something crazy. Again.

I’ve started the C25K program a week after entering the ballot for London next year. I have no illusions I’ll get in on the first try, but there we go. I...

I’ve started the C25K program a week after entering the ballot for London next y...

Tjar

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 9 Run 2 - Farewell to the Treadmill

...at least for a couple of weeks anyway. Completed my penultimate run early this morning, before jumping in the car and setting off on my travels. So the...

...at least for a couple of weeks anyway. Completed my penultimate run early th...

HoagyM

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

W4r1

I’m scared, I don’t want to fail and can’t find the motivation (I think I’m telling myself not to do it) gonna give it everything I know it’s only 5 mins but...

I’m scared, I don’t want to fail and can’t find the motivation (I think I’m tell...

dayhayward

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Week 8 Complete !

Just did a very hot 3rd run to complete week 8. Still can't quite believe I've got this far. It was tough tonight, had a proper runner run past me, I felt like...

Just did a very hot 3rd run to complete week 8. Still can't quite believe I've g...

Dawnie16

Graduate•6 years ago

22 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

I'm doing it!

Running Ap

C25k and smoking

W4R2 In the bag!!

Running while abroad

Looking for advice please

Woohoo! 😊

W2R2

Food before a morning run?

Graduate Woo Hoo

Run, Jiggle, Run Jiggle

Motives

W4R1

W5R2 - what fun!

I did it

Brooks trainers

W4r1

graduation run

Pace

Post grad run

In philosophy, if you aren't moving at a snail's pace...

Okay, is it just me?

Wk1r2

W3r2

Week 8 run 3

W2R2

So, I’ve don’t something crazy. Again.

Week 9 Run 2 - Farewell to the Treadmill

W4r1

Week 8 Complete !

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