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Hell Yes

Week 3 Run 1 in the bag and loving this running malarkey, more from a mental perspective and the personal achievement.

Week 3 Run 1 in the bag and loving this running malarkey, more from a mental per...

Jojo2102

•6 years ago

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newbie.

I’m new to C25k and W1R1 completed this morning 😛. Did better than I thought I would. No aches and pains as yet and am looking forward to the next one.

I’m new to C25k and W1R1 completed this morning 😛. Did better than I thought I ...

KeelyW

•6 years ago

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New to C25K-not run in 25 years although did complete London 100 cycle ride in 2016

W1R1 complete. Not aching half as much as expected and various aches and pains seem to disappear en route. Looking forward to tomorrow’s run. I am just under...

W1R1 complete. Not aching half as much as expected and various aches and pains s...

Garyh18

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

Done! I think it actually felt easier than week 1, I think the slightly longer walk breaks worked well for me! I do keep getting a stitch just under my ribs on...

Done! I think it actually felt easier than week 1, I think the slightly longer w...

HappyDayz96

•6 years ago

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What is your week? - Lets make hay in May- week 2

Hellooooo everybody and welcome to the second week of What is your week? So as the days get longer ( oh I love the daylight hours) lets make the most of it :)...

Hellooooo everybody and welcome to the second week of What is your week? So as t...

ju-ju-

Graduate•6 years ago

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Surprised myself!!

I have just done w5r1 and totally surprised myself, I was actually dreading it but when the time came I managed it easily (possibly just a glitch) this was my...

I have just done w5r1 and totally surprised myself, I was actually dreading it b...

Exning

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Vlogging my way to 5K - Week 6

https://youtu.be/MVp3P5z-52E This is the build up to the epic 25 minute run at the end of Week 6. This week I try to run on some sand and listen to a PodCast...

https://youtu.be/MVp3P5z-52E This is the build up to the epic 25 minute run at t...

SaxPlayer

Graduate•6 years ago

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Goodbye Week 3...

Hi everyone. Just finished week 3 run 3. Nothing much to shout about really. Today's run was ok. 1st half felt harder than the 2nd half but I got it done and...

Hi everyone. Just finished week 3 run 3. Nothing much to shout about really. To...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 4 begins today!

Well, week 3 was really enjoyable, but of course now i’m apprehensive of what’s coming next! Typical. Still, i’m finding the progress and sense of achievement...

Well, week 3 was really enjoyable, but of course now i’m apprehensive of what’s ...

Clovers

•6 years ago

1 Reply

New to this

Hi there. I’ve started this running malarkey as I’ve never been able to run outside and since moving 2 years ago cannot get to regular classes so I thought why...

Hi there. I’ve started this running malarkey as I’ve never been able to run outs...

Catpoolie

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 2 ..... a little later than planned but done

Well..... Week 2 run 2 I was supposed to do on Bank holiday Monday just gone. Plans went awry with the daughter being admitted to Queens Med in Nottingham. So...

Well..... Week 2 run 2 I was supposed to do on Bank holiday Monday just gone. Pl...

Dudders61

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Another happy 5k, not speeding up though!!

Morning fellow runites! Day off today, so I thought I'd try and beat the heat and get out early, which on a day off, would be about 9am for me! I was awake...

Morning fellow runites! Day off today, so I thought I'd try and beat the heat a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Just completed Run 1 or Week 4

Before I started on week 4 I felt a little apprehensive about the short walks on this particular part of C25K and the longer 5 minute runs, however, I have...

Before I started on week 4 I felt a little apprehensive about the short walks on...

AlMorr

Ambassador•6 years ago

1 Reply

First run since graduation

Just completed first run since graduating, felt strange not having Jo count down my minutes and encourage me along, but had Strava going and an eclectic music...

Just completed first run since graduating, felt strange not having Jo count down...

Heathermgal

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3 wooo

Completed this morning as a pre work treat! Running around the local park avoiding all those lovely dogs. The owners are really great keeping the dogs away!...

Completed this morning as a pre work treat! Running around the local park avoidi...

Sussexmalc

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Wk 7 difficulties

I'm really struggling with this week. I ran r1 kind of ok but not entirely running for absolutely the full 25 mins (a couple of 30 second breaks for cramp)...

I'm really struggling with this week. I ran r1 kind of ok but not entirely runn...

Abicon

Graduate•6 years ago

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2nd attempt

Hey this is my second attempt at C25K this year. I got to W3R2 and had to rest up due to shin splits. New shoes and started again, this time I plan to do a...

Hey this is my second attempt at C25K this year. I got to W3R2 and had to rest u...

Betty305

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W1 R2

In the bag, A wee bit of tightness in the legs but nothing too bad and I know that will pass

In the bag, A wee bit of tightness in the legs but nothing too bad and I know th...

Tricky_M

•6 years ago

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Cramp - help!!

So despite a few scoops too many yesterday, I was determined not to miss my scheduled run this morning W4R2. All went well for the first two runs but in the...

So despite a few scoops too many yesterday, I was determined not to miss my sche...

Shippers

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pace

Hi I completed the couch to 5k app in March and having been running 5k three times a week. My pace seems to be all over the place though looking at the graph....

Hi I completed the couch to 5k app in March and having been running 5k three tim...

C25kH

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2

I struggled with this one a few days ago and decided I would re-run this one today. I was dreading it before I left the house this morning but part way i was...

I struggled with this one a few days ago and decided I would re-run this one tod...

Captainfussy

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1 done and dusted

I’m wondering when these longer runs are going to feel easier?! The first half is fine but I can’t help hearing that I’m ONLY halfway there makes me feel...

I’m wondering when these longer runs are going to feel easier?! The first half i...

Becca169

•6 years ago

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W5R3 - Did it, but only just 😢 In the words of Sia my warm down song was "I'm Alive".....

Don't get me wrong am pleased I managed to finish the 20 minutes but almost gave up at 18. Was thinking 15 mins would have been fine but kept lifting my feet...

Don't get me wrong am pleased I managed to finish the 20 minutes but almost gave...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

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Graduated! BOOM!!!

W9 R3 done - on a glorious morning! :-) I also pushed to get 5k completed (i had to run through the 5 min cool down period to get it but so worth it!) when i...

W9 R3 done - on a glorious morning! :-) I also pushed to get 5k completed (i had...

alisonx

Graduate•6 years ago

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That was difficult - poor planning! W4R2

Hmmmm, one of the things that the sun does is melt the snow...so when planning a route you shouldn't put in a stream you can normally jump! It was amazing how...

Hmmmm, one of the things that the sun does is melt the snow...so when planning a...

Katwpg

•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Another gorgeous morning on Dover seafront and run 2 completed! I think I am looking forward to run 3 but taking a couple of rest days to make sure I don't do...

Another gorgeous morning on Dover seafront and run 2 completed! I think I am loo...

Mrd2001

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 Run 1 - Done!

It was hot yesterday. I had to wait until just gone 8pm before it felt cool enough for me to go out to start week 5. I've found that having my tea before I go...

It was hot yesterday. I had to wait until just gone 8pm before it felt cool enou...

LadyP79

•6 years ago

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Let’s talk about Pee! Hydration and dehydration

I thought I would put this post up over all forums. The weather is hotting up now I know some will say they live in heat hotter than this . To me its not...

I thought I would put this post up over all forums. The weather is hotting up no...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 🏃🏻‍♀️ 8 min runs!!

Completed this run last night.. great feeling! I’m actually running for 8 mins!! The surprising thing for me is that I actually feel like a runner when I’m...

Completed this run last night.. great feeling! I’m actually running for 8 mins!!...

Hidden

•6 years ago

9 Replies

W3R1

Oh my 3 minutes hard but I did it😀

Patjoub

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Hell Yes

newbie.

New to C25K-not run in 25 years although did complete London 100 cycle ride in 2016

Week 2 run 1

What is your week? - Lets make hay in May- week 2

Surprised myself!!

Vlogging my way to 5K - Week 6

Goodbye Week 3...

Week 4 begins today!

New to this

Week 2 run 2 ..... a little later than planned but done

Another happy 5k, not speeding up though!!

Just completed Run 1 or Week 4

First run since graduation

W7R3 wooo

Wk 7 difficulties

2nd attempt

W1 R2

Cramp - help!!

Pace

Week 4 Run 2

W7R1 done and dusted

W5R3 - Did it, but only just 😢 In the words of Sia my warm down song was "I'm Alive".....

Graduated! BOOM!!!

That was difficult - poor planning! W4R2

Week 1 run 2

Week 5 Run 1 - Done!

Let’s talk about Pee! Hydration and dehydration

W5R2 🏃🏻‍♀️ 8 min runs!!

W3R1

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