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If we could see into our running future............

Just wanted to share one of my posts from 3 years ago when I was on Wk 4 of C25k..... I started week 4 today and I'm beginning to understand the mental...

Just wanted to share one of my posts from 3 years ago when I was on Wk 4 of C25k...

Atalaya

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2

A lovely run this morning, birds tweeting, sun shining, calm and quiet at 05.45. Most importantly, a good steady pace. Rest day tomorrow on ‘Graduation Eve’...

A lovely run this morning, birds tweeting, sun shining, calm and quiet at 05.45....

Shazza1965

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back on it

Started a month ago, only done 2 runs, mood dropped and I gave up. Pushed myself to get back into it as I know fresh air and exercise help. Completed week 2...

Started a month ago, only done 2 runs, mood dropped and I gave up. Pushed mysel...

carmour1983

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1

I decided to do my jog/run in the evening yesterday. Definitely a good decision! I’ve also realised that jogging in semi long grass is a bad idea! I changed...

I decided to do my jog/run in the evening yesterday. Definitely a good decision!...

Soozy16

Graduate•6 years ago

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5km Run

Finally I am running 5km it’s only took 7 months after graduating to push myself to do this , absolutely beautiful morning much more pleasant than the weekend...

Finally I am running 5km it’s only took 7 months after graduating to push myself...

MsFickle

•6 years ago

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Help - calf pain!

Hi, I’m just wondering if anyone has any advice. I’m on week 8 and really enjoying running and feel like my cardio fitness is really improving but I keep...

Hi, I’m just wondering if anyone has any advice. I’m on week 8 and really enjoyi...

magickal

•6 years ago

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W8R3

Lovely evening for a run - just about to get to a nice downhill bit! Just 3 more runs to graduation.

Lovely evening for a run - just about to get to a nice downhill bit! Just 3 more...

lancelot1066

•6 years ago

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W1R2, novice in trouble

Hi all. I’ve just started C25K and W1R1 went well! However, I stretched and had a rest day between runs, but my calves hurt so much during yesterday’s W1R2...

Hi all. I’ve just started C25K and W1R1 went well! However, I stretched and had ...

RedHobbit

•6 years ago

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W4R1 - feeling elated

Yes, really am feeling elated as I had been very nervous about upping the running time to 5 minutes. Half way through I started to tell myself 'it's OK,...

Yes, really am feeling elated as I had been very nervous about upping the runnin...

kpnuts53

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2 - tired legs

Well, trying a third 25 minute run in 5 days Was always going to be challenging. Heavy legs, difficult breathing for first 8 minutes, thought the app had...

Well, trying a third 25 minute run in 5 days Was always going to be challenging....

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Which headphoned

I completed my W3R2 today which was ok. What made it a little frustrating was my headphones. I recently purchased some Bluetooth headphones but they kept...

I completed my W3R2 today which was ok. What made it a little frustrating was my...

Chrisj31

Graduate•6 years ago

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Podcasts

Morning all. As a total technophobe- please can someone explain what a podcast is and how do I “get it on my iPhone “? I had to get my offspring to sort the...

Morning all. As a total technophobe- please can someone explain what a podcast i...

Mumsygill

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week7 Run1 done

If somebody told me about 6 weeks ago that I would be running nonstop for 25 minutes by now I wouldn’t have believed it was possible, but here I am and looking...

If somebody told me about 6 weeks ago that I would be running nonstop for 25 min...

Berksrover

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3

Hey everyone, I completed run 2 of week 3 yesterday. Actually enjoyed the 3 minute runs. I'm looking forward to week 4. This sunny weather definately helps to...

Hey everyone, I completed run 2 of week 3 yesterday. Actually enjoyed the 3 minu...

Charam1234

•6 years ago

1 Reply

How do you breathe?

Hi folks. This is my first post. I've just completed week 4 but each time had to stop during the 5 minute runs to catch my breath. Just for 10 secs or so. I...

Hi folks. This is my first post. I've just completed week 4 but each time had to...

Kaffodd18

•6 years ago

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W3

I’m on W3 and should be on my last run but I am struggling to manage a full 3 minute run. Should I just repeat the week again?

I’m on W3 and should be on my last run but I am struggling to manage a full 3 mi...

Humbug68

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Edging off the IC 🤗 slowwwwwwwly

This was my third little adventure walk/jog since hurting my hip. On the dr’s advice it’s was treadmill based which was BLAH but defo better than doing...

This was my third little adventure walk/jog since hurting my hip. On the dr’s ad...

Catbee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Well that was a surprise

I completed c25k in the back end of last summer but then trapped a nerve in my shoulder and was unable to run for months and totally let it slip. Anyway,...

I completed c25k in the back end of last summer but then trapped a nerve in my s...

Ollski

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 done , will start W2 now

I am thrilled I completed W1 . What more by 3rd run I was able to cut duration per km as well and was able to hold on my stamina . I did not went too fast ,...

I am thrilled I completed W1 . What more by 3rd run I was able to cut duration p...

Grimreaper

•6 years ago

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W2r2

My calf are absolutely killing me during my runs any tips or reasons why this is happening

My calf are absolutely killing me during my runs any tips or reasons why this is...

Hogg931

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Out of condition

Just started W2 and found it hard going. Never really done much running but thought I would give this a go. Please say it gets easier 😀

Just started W2 and found it hard going. Never really done much running but tho...

Jaylo-B

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Hi all just about to embark on this journey after six months of no exercise sue to ill health and now having the all clear to get exercising I though this may...

Hi all just about to embark on this journey after six months of no exercise sue ...

Kategetfitchallenge

•6 years ago

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I did W3 R1!

I've been putting it off. I repeated week 2 because I was terrified. But tonight I did W3, R1 and I managed to run the 3 minutes, both times! I went so "slow...

I've been putting it off. I repeated week 2 because I was terrified. But tonigh...

LoonyLoo

•6 years ago

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Jump from Week 6 to 7! & question about pace..

I'm starting week 4 tomorrow but have a couple of questions as I look ahead on the app at what is to come. How did you all manage the length of time running...

I'm starting week 4 tomorrow but have a couple of questions as I look ahead on t...

RBB99

•6 years ago

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WK9R1

Another run nearer, Graduation badge l am coming to get you !!! Wow, felt fantastic to get this one done. Last Saturday final wk8 run was awful, terrible shin...

Another run nearer, Graduation badge l am coming to get you !!! Wow, felt fantas...

wmw1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5 RUN3 yay!

It was on my mind all day but i did it! I took my own advice and slowed right down. I had to smile when i saw a couple strolling ahead of me and i made no...

It was on my mind all day but i did it! I took my own advice and slowed right do...

Racheypop

•6 years ago

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It’s now or never

Due to a weekend away I missed my planned run on Sunday, so have had an extra 2 days on the couch. I’m nervous, heading to the gym for w7r2 and I know it’s...

Due to a weekend away I missed my planned run on Sunday, so have had an extra 2 ...

Bells411

•6 years ago

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Wk 6 run 2

So my gorgeous daughter went back to uni Sunday! She has been running with me the last few weeks. So tomorrow morning is my first run on my own. I’ll be out by...

So my gorgeous daughter went back to uni Sunday! She has been running with me th...

Charleynew

•6 years ago

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W5R2 completed now for R3

Did R2 tonight, it was tough, but great sense of achievement when I had finished. Need some advice for R3, I usually do R2 and 3 after work on a Tue &Thur, but...

Did R2 tonight, it was tough, but great sense of achievement when I had finished...

Dawnie16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Beaten my week 3 nemesis

I’ve finally completed week 3 and I did it in 3 runs!!!! I’ve tried and failed to get through c25k on many occasions and week 3 always beats me - whether I’ve...

I’ve finally completed week 3 and I did it in 3 runs!!!! I’ve tried and failed t...

V-5k

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

If we could see into our running future............

W9R2

Back on it

W5R1

5km Run

Help - calf pain!

W8R3

W1R2, novice in trouble

W4R1 - feeling elated

W7R2 - tired legs

Which headphoned

Podcasts

Week7 Run1 done

Week 3

How do you breathe?

W3

Edging off the IC 🤗 slowwwwwwwly

Well that was a surprise

Week 1 done , will start W2 now

W2r2

Out of condition

Newbie

I did W3 R1!

Jump from Week 6 to 7! & question about pace..

WK9R1

W5 RUN3 yay!

It’s now or never

Wk 6 run 2

W5R2 completed now for R3

Beaten my week 3 nemesis

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