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W6R2 done and proud but I have questions!

I am still struggling with these runs I am super slow and worn out. Laura says I should be feeling better with these longer runs now but I don’t! I’m still...

I am still struggling with these runs I am super slow and worn out. Laura says I...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hi

Hi I’m on week I’m doing c25k 3 times a week should I do every other day or just 3 x week ?

Hi I’m on week I’m doing c25k 3 times a week should I do every other day or just...

Big_maz

•6 years ago

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Is it just me?

Does anyone else love Sarah calling you flower at the end? 😂

dayhayward

•6 years ago

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Need guidance for excercise routine

Hi All, i am new here..I started my running routine this week....i have to strenthen my core and reduce my tummy.so i want to start doing exercise during rest...

Hi All, i am new here..I started my running routine this week....i have to stre...

PriyaSP

•6 years ago

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Hello Week 8.....

.... Run 1 completed! I ran for 28 minutes and I'm still breathing!! It was warm and very humid after a heavy rain shower earlier but set off slow and made...

.... Run 1 completed! I ran for 28 minutes and I'm still breathing!! It was war...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3

Attempted c25k twice before hope to complete it this time

Big_maz

•6 years ago

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After the trials of W6 R1 & R2....R3 was pretty good

So today I completed W6 R3....I even managed a bit of a sprint finish for the final minute. It was a little too warm and I'm still not sure if I should...

So today I completed W6 R3....I even managed a bit of a sprint finish for the fi...

scalmac

•6 years ago

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Re-combining Running and Healthy Eating

It's been a little while since I updated (I know you've all missed me and are simply agog to hear what I've been up to) My laptop's in for repairs meaning my...

It's been a little while since I updated (I know you've all missed me and are si...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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Approaching 60 and our first grandchild

Well Week 1 and first run completed. Cant really say it was a run more of a plod. This was Sunday and I was hoping to do run 2 tomorrow but my hips hurt....

Well Week 1 and first run completed. Cant really say it was a run more of a plod...

Joolsk

•6 years ago

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W2r3 in the bag + breakthrough!

Since w1r1 my shins have been on fire and tightening when I run so iv Googled and YouTubed shins burning....etc and iv had the most obvious advice ever! Now I...

Since w1r1 my shins have been on fire and tightening when I run so iv Googled an...

dayhayward

•6 years ago

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Self doubt, nagging voice in the head, brain gremlins...your boys took one hell of a beating, your boys took one hell of a beating!

With apologies to Bjørge Lillelien. That was one hard run. Last time 28 minutes beat me. This time I wanted to give up almost the whole way around the second...

With apologies to Bjørge Lillelien. That was one hard run. Last time 28 minutes...

trogdelight

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yoga?

Evening all, admittedly I am a lurker but love reading everyone’s running stories! I have never done any type of running in my life, in fact the only thing I...

Evening all, admittedly I am a lurker but love reading everyone’s running storie...

lollywolls

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling a bit c**p

Post graduate blues I guess. I did 3 consecutive park runs but had to miss last Saturday because of commitments. So it’s been 9 days since I ran and I really...

Post graduate blues I guess. I did 3 consecutive park runs but had to miss last...

Jude1963

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1 - CROW ATTACK!!

Well - that was my most eventful run so far! After a beautiful start in a gorgeous park (see pic), I had just headed into the little wooded area at the...

Well - that was my most eventful run so far! After a beautiful start in a gorgeo...

Claireisrunning

•6 years ago

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Button it Millican, I can't slow down I am being chased by a dog!

So W2 R1 proved to be pretty eventful. My 3rd 90 second run was stretched to nearly 2 mins as I was pursued by a rather frisky Old English Sheepdog. It seemed...

So W2 R1 proved to be pretty eventful. My 3rd 90 second run was stretched to nea...

RichRunsSlowly

•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

Definitely more difficult after work

Fjtsherpy

•6 years ago

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C25k W1 R1

Week 1 run 1 completed. I had the whole park to myself. The sun was shining, actually looking forward to Wednesday's run. I completed c25k a few years ago and...

Week 1 run 1 completed. I had the whole park to myself. The sun was shining, act...

Sarebear91

•6 years ago

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W4R1 struggles

I headed into week four today feeling cautiously optimistic, but I must say that I struggled. The 3 minute runs were no problem, but the 5 minute ones were...

I headed into week four today feeling cautiously optimistic, but I must say that...

RunGirlyRun

•6 years ago

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I think something is working. W4R3 completed

So I feel like I’m kind of getting the hang of this now, I’m 12 runs in and got a bit of a routine going with the runs. Haven’t missed 1 day yet and proud of...

So I feel like I’m kind of getting the hang of this now, I’m 12 runs in and got ...

Flukioni

•6 years ago

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W5R2 done

Normally runs straight after work don't go great for me but this one was spot on. I usually aim for Friday, Sunday and one midweek run but with holidays...

Normally runs straight after work don't go great for me but this one was spot on...

Fimoo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1

That was tough, but not as bad as I thought it was going to be. At the point now when I actually look forward to my run days...... weird, innit?

That was tough, but not as bad as I thought it was going to be. At the point no...

Scoobysghost

•6 years ago

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What do people do on rest days

I’ve just finished wk1, It was alright so I feel like I want to do stuff on other nights - what do other people do? And how often is too often when it comes to...

I’ve just finished wk1, It was alright so I feel like I want to do stuff on othe...

rachelbailey

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2....

Hiya.... So after feeling like the walking dead all day after my busy weekend of nightshifts at work, I decided to get my act together and head over to my...

Hiya.... So after feeling like the walking dead all day after my busy weekend of...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W9R3...GRADUATED WHOOP WHOOP

Cannot believe after 9 weeks I have done it. What an amazing running plan. Thank you everyone for your support and encouragement over the past 9 weeks...

Cannot believe after 9 weeks I have done it. What an amazing running plan. Than...

AliK0871

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3

Well that was a warm one. Madly found it much easier than either of the other two week 6 runs. Tiny bit worried though, I felt a twinge in my knee during the...

Well that was a warm one. Madly found it much easier than either of the other tw...

Caotykim

•6 years ago

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podcast failure = 35min run!

My podcast on phone kept going back to the begininning so had to revert to using my phone to just check the time and ended up running for 35 mins cos i forgot...

My podcast on phone kept going back to the begininning so had to revert to using...

skeenie

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 R1

So I have finished week 1 and tomorrow I’m starting week 2 is there any tips on starting a new week? Thanks

So I have finished week 1 and tomorrow I’m starting week 2 is there any tips on ...

Egriffiths18r

•6 years ago

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Chuffed

Week 2 run 1 nailed. I honestly wasn't sure if manage the first 90sec run as the first but is up a hill....but by God I did it :-). Now absolutely wet through...

Week 2 run 1 nailed. I honestly wasn't sure if manage the first 90sec run as th...

LittleMaz

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1 bit of a struggle but worth it

What can I say about my run today? I really wasn't feeling it when I woke up this morning. After a long day at work yesterday I woke up tired and with tight...

What can I say about my run today? I really wasn't feeling it when I woke up thi...

Runnermum

•6 years ago

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W6R1 .....that was HARD!!!

How bizarre - after 20 minutes run on Saturday, today was slow and tough.... perhaps that was the problem - not enough recovery time. Maybe it was the fact I...

How bizarre - after 20 minutes run on Saturday, today was slow and tough.... per...

Katwpg

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

W6R2 done and proud but I have questions!

Hi

Is it just me?

Need guidance for excercise routine

Hello Week 8.....

Week 3

After the trials of W6 R1 & R2....R3 was pretty good

Re-combining Running and Healthy Eating

Approaching 60 and our first grandchild

W2r3 in the bag + breakthrough!

Self doubt, nagging voice in the head, brain gremlins...your boys took one hell of a beating, your boys took one hell of a beating!

Yoga?

Feeling a bit c**p

W5R1 - CROW ATTACK!!

Button it Millican, I can't slow down I am being chased by a dog!

Week 7 run 2

C25k W1 R1

W4R1 struggles

I think something is working. W4R3 completed

W5R2 done

W3R1

What do people do on rest days

Week 5 Run 2....

W9R3...GRADUATED WHOOP WHOOP

W6R3

podcast failure = 35min run!

W2 R1

Chuffed

W7R1 bit of a struggle but worth it

W6R1 .....that was HARD!!!

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