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W1R2 completed

W1R2 completed. So glad it wasn’t raining this morning. Today seemed harder than the first day. I took the same route and covered the same distance. Slowly but...

W1R2 completed. So glad it wasn’t raining this morning. Today seemed harder than...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gait analysis worth it?

I’m on week 3 and enjoying it but still have shin pain towards the end of the runs - is it worth investing in gait analysis and probably expensive running...

I’m on week 3 and enjoying it but still have shin pain towards the end of the ru...

Ray1972

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 - In the bag

Treadmill today as weather wasn't great and here was me thinking will get my new running gear on today Not! Nothing exciting to report, got through it no...

Treadmill today as weather wasn't great and here was me thinking will get my new...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

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Take THAT Michael Johnson

Boast post (apologies to those struggling, I know how it feels to read boasting posts). W7R2- today’s run felt sooooo good. If finally got to the point where...

Boast post (apologies to those struggling, I know how it feels to read boasting ...

Laurarees

•6 years ago

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Trust in the programme- lessons learned.

Having done c25k before, I wondered if I needed to follow the programme to the letter. Maybe I had some muscle memory and would find it easier second/third...

Having done c25k before, I wondered if I needed to follow the programme to the l...

JaneMacK

•6 years ago

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Who ever would have thought it ...

I’ve just completed week nine run one Ran 30 mins non stop. NON STOP!!! I really just can’t believe it. I’m going to be honest- I don’t think I’ve caught the...

I’ve just completed week nine run one Ran 30 mins non stop. NON STOP!!! I really...

jan2563

Graduate•6 years ago

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Music not syncing

Week 4 started but the problem I have is that the music stops playing halfway through the program. Followed by the program itself. This has happened twice and...

Week 4 started but the problem I have is that the music stops playing halfway th...

Running59

•6 years ago

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Just completed Couch to 5K...

Morning all! I have just completed the NHS couch to 5K. I have read lots of people's posts asking for advice and whats normal. To all those still working...

Morning all! I have just completed the NHS couch to 5K. I have read lots of pe...

Princess77

•6 years ago

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Downhearted!

I started C25k last October and had to stop after only the 2nd run due to horrendous knee pain, which took several weeks to clear. Nothing daunted, I bought a...

I started C25k last October and had to stop after only the 2nd run due to horren...

triumphbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

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A tough one this morning!

It's getting tougher! I've just done wk 6 run 2, which is the last run with a recovery walk in the middle. I'm not keen on how it's going to be from now on....

It's getting tougher! I've just done wk 6 run 2, which is the last run with a r...

Pdg54

•6 years ago

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W8r3 fail 😔but hey...

Well I didn’t feel great when i stepped out today, borrowed my daughters headphone which kept cutting out so no music or timings which felt disappointing and...

Well I didn’t feel great when i stepped out today, borrowed my daughters headpho...

Lydia-jg

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week run 1

Hi I just did wk2 run 1 . Which i found really hard .I was out of breath and my hips are very stiff ! Is this normal

Hi I just did wk2 run 1 . Which i found really hard .I was out of breath and my...

51firstrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it! I did it!

Just completed my graduation run and actually hit 5k with a few seconds to spare! So happy with myself! This app really works, folks!

Just completed my graduation run and actually hit 5k with a few seconds to spare...

MarciePower

Graduate•6 years ago

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Help!? Mid to upper back pain!

Hello Folks, I've been running for nearly 2 weeks now and posted on here originally complaining about losing breath very quickly. I feel I have overcome the...

Hello Folks, I've been running for nearly 2 weeks now and posted on here origina...

Deano5

•6 years ago

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1st signs of doubt starting Week 8

I'm late starting my W8 Runs this week, due to a couple of enjoyable days away with the family and for the first time since starting the C25K I'm slightly...

I'm late starting my W8 Runs this week, due to a couple of enjoyable days away w...

Alanist

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3r3 tomorrow!

As with weeks 1&2, it gets easier each time. I still can’t believe I’m doing this though. Loving this forum, and am on here every day. Just wondered, is the 5...

As with weeks 1&2, it gets easier each time. I still can’t believe I’m doing thi...

Bettyb719

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9

Week 9 run 1 done.managed to keep a good pace and catch up with a couple of our coaches running.Have now bought our group tshirt,so no going back now.😲

Week 9 run 1 done.managed to keep a good pace and catch up with a couple of our ...

Sharronmarie1518

•6 years ago

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Week 7 complete 😃

Was a little apprehensive about this one after my disaster of a run at the weekend. Kept it steady and no problems at all with this one ☺️ thank goodness. On...

Was a little apprehensive about this one after my disaster of a run at the weeke...

Debsy2008

Graduate•6 years ago

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Morning run

Good morning thank you for advice on week 5 run 1 just finished run really enjoyed the run going to have a cuppa and breakfast have a great day fellow runners...

Good morning thank you for advice on week 5 run 1 just finished run really enjoy...

Karen376

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice please

Morning! I’m away at Center Parcs at the moment. I packed all my running stuff in anticipation of completing a couple of runs here, trouble is my lower back...

Morning! I’m away at Center Parcs at the moment. I packed all my running stuff i...

Flipper0609

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting today

This is my first blog post ever and I really wanted to start and be motivated to keep this momentum. I am starting the week 1 today and have been reading...

This is my first blog post ever and I really wanted to start and be motivated to...

Aparna9598

•6 years ago

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W5r3 done

I really couldn't believe it. I was nervous about the step up. Read posts that advised slow and steady. So I kept to that and can't believe I did it. Truth...

I really couldn't believe it. I was nervous about the step up. Read posts that ...

Fionita-1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running with my children - this makes me really happy.

"Dad, next time you go running can I come with you?" "me too!" So we got up and out this morning and did some intervals. A little different to my usual...

"Dad, next time you go running can I come with you?" "me too!" So we got up and ...

trogdelight

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 done

Despite a hiccup with hamstring a few days back, now back on track. Ran 25 minutes today feeling great ( well as great as a fat 61 yr old can be 😄)

Despite a hiccup with hamstring a few days back, now back on track. Ran 25 minut...

Ccft57

•6 years ago

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Actually feel like a runner

W8R2 done and I finally feel like I can actually run. Still have issues with getting my breathing right for the first 5 minutes but then it seems to sort it...

W8R2 done and I finally feel like I can actually run. Still have issues with get...

Flick118

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it

W1R2.. it was getting late and my leggings were in the wash and the kids needed to go to bed and my wife was pouring me a cold G&T and the battery on my phone...

W1R2.. it was getting late and my leggings were in the wash and the kids needed ...

RhianCos

•6 years ago

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Starting W3 today

Nervously anticipating my first run of W3 today. Seem to find the first run of each week impossible, 2nd a doddle and the 2nd half of the 3rd run hard work....

Nervously anticipating my first run of W3 today. Seem to find the first run of e...

CKem

Graduate•6 years ago

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Day 1 Week 1

Hello all, thought I’d start off by telling you a bit of my story, 8 years ago I was a size 24 and very unhappy, after a breakup I lost 4 and a half stone in...

Hello all, thought I’d start off by telling you a bit of my story, 8 years ago I...

Duce1986

•6 years ago

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Is it the end.......

Got to the end of nine weeks and still need a voice saying ‘well done flower’! My problem is speed, 30minute run only gets me around 3k......any useful...

Got to the end of nine weeks and still need a voice saying ‘well done flower’! ...

Madhagmum

•6 years ago

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Starting to ‘get’ this running business

W5R3 in the bag! Best run yet, as actually got into a rhythm and felt a ‘lightness’ to my running, sounds weird I know. Have recorded my runs on Strava and...

W5R3 in the bag! Best run yet, as actually got into a rhythm and felt a ‘lightne...

BexCanRun

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

W1R2 completed

Gait analysis worth it?

W8R2 - In the bag

Take THAT Michael Johnson

Trust in the programme- lessons learned.

Who ever would have thought it ...

Music not syncing

Just completed Couch to 5K...

Downhearted!

A tough one this morning!

W8r3 fail 😔but hey...

Week run 1

I did it! I did it!

Help!? Mid to upper back pain!

1st signs of doubt starting Week 8

W3r3 tomorrow!

Week 9

Week 7 complete 😃

Morning run

Advice please

Starting today

W5r3 done

Running with my children - this makes me really happy.

Week 7 done

Actually feel like a runner

I did it

Starting W3 today

Day 1 Week 1

Is it the end.......

Starting to ‘get’ this running business

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