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Week 2 run 3 done !!

After one fail attempt at W2R1 , i did manage to complete 3 runs on week 2 successfully . I fail on first run of week 1 and week 2 , afraid to start week 3....

After one fail attempt at W2R1 , i did manage to complete 3 runs on week 2 succe...

Grimreaper

•6 years ago

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Bertie Bursitis

So I went to the Osteopath. And it’s come back to what I originally thought it might be: bursitis. The reason why I thought it might be down to my Piriformis...

So I went to the Osteopath. And it’s come back to what I originally thought it ...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 1 run 3.

Hi I’m robyn I’m 24 and my reason for doing the C25K project is that my partner of 6 years left me very unexpectedly. I’ve since realised I have no confidence...

Hi I’m robyn I’m 24 and my reason for doing the C25K project is that my partner ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Weight ???

I’ve dutifully doing my run 3 times a week for the last 5 Weeks (successful too). I’ve swim twice a week and cycled once per week also. But not lost an ounce...

I’ve dutifully doing my run 3 times a week for the last 5 Weeks (successful too)...

Laurarees

•6 years ago

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New Treds!!

A well deserved little treat for my last week 7 run later tonight!

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3 Finished

Really enjoyed this week and surprised I could do it 🙂 after reading some information going to get a gait analysis done just to check I have the right...

Really enjoyed this week and surprised I could do it 🙂 after reading some infor...

SteC2910

•6 years ago

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W3r3

Did it! But ..... R2 I did after work and couldn't manage. I walk to and from work and it takes an hour and twenty minutes. I don't eat breakfast and only...

Did it! But ..... R2 I did after work and couldn't manage. I walk to and from...

DoingthebestIcan

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation Day!

My last day in my current job is also my graduation day! I did it ! I have graduated! Next week, new professional challenges and new running challenges but...

My last day in my current job is also my graduation day! I did it ! I have gradu...

Samarie

Graduate•6 years ago

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First 10k ✅

After many 5k consolidation runs, 24 and 3 per week, 120 kms in 8 weeks decided I would test out my stamina over the 10 k distance. Been having problems...

After many 5k consolidation runs, 24 and 3 per week, 120 kms in 8 weeks decided ...

Tbae

•6 years ago

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Week7 Run1

Can't believe I'm on week7 but that's it first run in the bag 🏃‍♀️ Very sweaty, swallowed a fly and headbutted a butterfly 😁 but happily I survived, even if...

Can't believe I'm on week7 but that's it first run in the bag 🏃‍♀️ Very sweaty,...

SendWine

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25K and fasting?

Anyone fasting and doing the programme?

wardahd

•6 years ago

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I did it!

Did my final run of C25K and graduated! On Sunday have my first official race and really looking forward to it. Who would have thought 7 weeks ago I struggled...

Did my final run of C25K and graduated! On Sunday have my first official race an...

ARCHIE__1974

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3

Hi first time of posting on here, wondered if anyone could give me some tips on doing W5R3 tomorrow. 20 mins seems such a long time! I want to do it but...

Hi first time of posting on here, wondered if anyone could give me some tips on ...

deezys

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run1 - The Great Outdoors!

Yes, today was the day I stepped off the treadmill and ventured outside for the first time ever, and my nice new trail shoes are now muddy to prove it :) It...

Yes, today was the day I stepped off the treadmill and ventured outside for the ...

HoagyM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hello Week 5 Run 1...

Hi everyone... So hello to the Week that fills some with worry. (Not to worry though because we can do it). I set off with a positive mind set and my 3x5min...

Hi everyone... So hello to the Week that fills some with worry. (Not to worry th...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Sneaky little lunch time run with PB :D

Hello folks! Knowing that I would be unlikely to fit a run in until Sunday, I decided to sneak out at lunch time. I needed a short-ish run to fit into the...

Hello folks! Knowing that I would be unlikely to fit a run in until Sunday, I de...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week7 done ✅

Hi there. I posted earlier in the week that I was really not managing these longer runs. Thanks for all the advice and support I received...and just thought...

Hi there. I posted earlier in the week that I was really not managing these long...

18Windmill

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2. Don't stop!

Working from home today so a leisurely start, dropped my son off at school and headed to the track. I have to, I'm afraid, run continuously around a track as...

Working from home today so a leisurely start, dropped my son off at school and h...

Marvo69

Graduate•6 years ago

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Woo hoo :)

First run of week 8 this morning, 28 minutes, no problem :) !! how did this happen haha my last run of last week, the last 25 mins one was a real struggle...

First run of week 8 this morning, 28 minutes, no problem :) !! how did this happ...

JGalv

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

I’m starting to wonder if it’s a pattern to find the second of the 3 weekly runs the hardest? I imagine it’s because I have more energy at the beginning of...

I’m starting to wonder if it’s a pattern to find the second of the 3 weekly runs...

amyrwills

•6 years ago

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All Time Low

So 5 weeks into the programme I took a week off as I went on holiday to Lanzarote. I fully intended to run on holiday but a few days in I was in agony and...

So 5 weeks into the programme I took a week off as I went on holiday to Lanzarot...

dkane15

•6 years ago

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W5R1 busted!

It didn’t start well. As soon as I started the warm up walk I had a pain in my right thigh. Uh-ho I thought I was going to have to call it off before I’d even...

It didn’t start well. As soon as I started the warm up walk I had a pain in my r...

SandieF

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m back week 1

Well I’ve decided to go for it again after getting to week 7 near Xmas and getting an injury and then finding the motivation to restart this I’ve done week 1...

Well I’ve decided to go for it again after getting to week 7 near Xmas and getti...

Woolley

•6 years ago

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W9R2

A hard run this morning, I am still starting off uphill, which does have the advantage of setting my pace, even though it nearly kills me. I managed to get...

A hard run this morning, I am still starting off uphill, which does have the adv...

JulesG1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6 run 1

It was hard but pushed through. Feeling really good

Toomsy

•6 years ago

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W6R2

Didn’t manage to complete this run this morning.. I’ve been having issues with lower back pain but that wasn’t the problem, it was my shin! I managed the first...

Didn’t manage to complete this run this morning.. I’ve been having issues with l...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Run 1 Week 4....how can it ever get easier

Just don’t run 1 of week 4. I thought I was going to die doing the last five mins. Really struggled to breath but kept going and for the last 15 seconds put...

Just don’t run 1 of week 4. I thought I was going to die doing the last five min...

bumblephant

•6 years ago

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Some thoughts about this programme

I usually only write here straight after a run, usually high on whatever it is running does to my system, sometimes feeling like I’ve struggled and seeking...

I usually only write here straight after a run, usually high on whatever it is r...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

57 Replies

Big thank you

Just to say A big thank you for you guys and girls who gave me advice and encouragement on not losing weight , to clothes feeling loser ...well I've moved my...

Just to say A big thank you for you guys and girls who gave me advice and encour...

Bobbymahon

•6 years ago

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Just under half way W4R3 update

So I posted a few weeks back after W1R3 and received some advice for a few people. Just thought I’d post an update to keep a record really. So I started out...

So I posted a few weeks back after W1R3 and received some advice for a few peopl...

Flukioni

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Week 2 run 3 done !!

Bertie Bursitis

Wk 1 run 3.

Weight ???

New Treds!!

Week 1 Run 3 Finished

W3r3

Graduation Day!

First 10k ✅

Week7 Run1

C25K and fasting?

I did it!

W5R3

Week 7 Run1 - The Great Outdoors!

Hello Week 5 Run 1...

Sneaky little lunch time run with PB :D

Week7 done ✅

W6R2. Don't stop!

Woo hoo :)

Week 2 run 2

All Time Low

W5R1 busted!

I’m back week 1

W9R2

Wk6 run 1

W6R2

Run 1 Week 4....how can it ever get easier

Some thoughts about this programme

Big thank you

Just under half way W4R3 update

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