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Outside vs treadmill

So I completed week 9 last week and managed to run 3.8 km in the 30mins which I’m pretty pleased with (more so being able to run 30mins non stop!). I’ve only...

So I completed week 9 last week and managed to run 3.8 km in the 30mins which I’...

Chunkymonkey6

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 done! 🏃‍♀️

Today I ran for 20mins that is W5R3, the last 5-6 mins was hard but I’m proud I done it with out stopping! I ran 2.75km according to my Fitbit. Seems like a...

Today I ran for 20mins that is W5R3, the last 5-6 mins was hard but I’m proud I ...

Slem78

•6 years ago

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getting there (mature runner)

hi i've been wanting to introduce myself but have shied away until now. i'm on wk 7 and have just done my third 25 min run. i'm 59 and hadn't run for...

hi i've been wanting to introduce myself but have shied away until now. i'm on ...

heathj

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 Done

Just completed Week 4! Did somebody say it gets easier? 🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️ Not for me and I have learnt to slow down but still by the time Michael...

Just completed Week 4! Did somebody say it gets easier? 🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️🙆�...

BossLadyTinaK

•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

Another good and enjoyable run. It’s was a bit windy along Bognor sea front this morning but, run was completed. I’m enjoying my running

Another good and enjoyable run. It’s was a bit windy along Bognor sea front this...

Running59

•6 years ago

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Sore knees W4R1

Started my run with sore knees yesterday, and as an oldie runner (50) should I be concerned.? Actually felt better after my run and knees are fine this...

Started my run with sore knees yesterday, and as an oldie runner (50) should I b...

Linbee50

•6 years ago

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Shape changing

Part of the reason for starting C25K was to lose weight. That is now slowly happening (and seems as much to do with less comfort eating as it is more running)....

Part of the reason for starting C25K was to lose weight. That is now slowly happ...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Consolidation week 2

Still plodding on with my 30 minute post grad runs. Last week I even carried on a bit longer and hit 5k a couple of times (31.50 and 32.09mins). My first run...

Still plodding on with my 30 minute post grad runs. Last week I even carried on ...

jenstar76

Graduate•6 years ago

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Second post grad run - from ☹️to 🙂

Just a quick update from Sunday’s effort. In short, much better! Up and out at 5am, altered the route to be more on the flat (thank you conscience but I will...

Just a quick update from Sunday’s effort. In short, much better! Up and out at 5...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Starting C25K and blisters

Him, Im currently trying to start the c25k again. I did it 2 years ago but was but on medical restrictions for 18 months. I did wk1 day 1 last week (did better...

Him, Im currently trying to start the c25k again. I did it 2 years ago but was b...

BrionytheZebra

•6 years ago

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W6R3

I’m a runner wooooooooo!!!

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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First post grad run

Strange morning this morning here in North Yorkshire. Grey, windy, damp and warm! But up, out and at it 😊😊 Actually it wasn’t a bad run. Still feel a bit...

Strange morning this morning here in North Yorkshire. Grey, windy, damp and warm...

Clarabelle71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2...Is anybody else suffering the same and is it normal??

Run my second run of weeks three last night, and my shins and ankles are still quite achy and slightly shinsplinty.... Is anybody else suffering the same and...

Run my second run of weeks three last night, and my shins and ankles are still q...

ChettyAl

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 complete, finally!

I've been having some trouble getting this one done, but I managed the whole 30 minutes this morning which is brilliant! I think it's been a mixture of going...

I've been having some trouble getting this one done, but I managed the whole 30 ...

Hannah337

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2 - What is more shocking than 5am runner?

The answer is 5am smiling runner! Today after a little longer home warm up and several minutes sorting out my tech, I heard Laura. My first run was quite easy...

The answer is 5am smiling runner! Today after a little longer home warm up and s...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Achilles Tendonitis

Hi all - have completed Week 7 run 3 last week. Unfortunately after playing cricket on Saturday I've now suffered a pretty bad dose of tendonitis in the left...

Hi all - have completed Week 7 run 3 last week. Unfortunately after playing cric...

Skeenobeener36

•6 years ago

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Did it

After a very disappointing and failed w4r1, I took some very well received advice and shook it off and did it again, rather than go back a few runs. Despite...

After a very disappointing and failed w4r1, I took some very well received advic...

roxy1907

•6 years ago

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W4R1 Done ✅

Struggled a little bit, but got there in the end! Sun was out and shining so all was good. Now to get me some new trainers I think. 😬😬

Struggled a little bit, but got there in the end! Sun was out and shining so all...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Just come back from w5r2 and so so pleased with myself!! I can't believe I've actually completed two 8 minute runs 😁 This Couch to 5k is really great....

Just come back from w5r2 and so so pleased with myself!! I can't believe I've ac...

Marvelteam

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 in Thailand

Run went well. 7am and still very hot out here.

AndyJohn

•6 years ago

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W8r2

Nearly there! Just tried 28 minutes, was talking to some kids who wanted to run with me and accidentally run 36 minutes 😂 was fractionally under 5k. Can’t...

Nearly there! Just tried 28 minutes, was talking to some kids who wanted to run...

Kevthekelt

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2- guidance on breathing

I was a bit astonished by the breathing guidance of 4 steps breathing in and 4 steps breathing out. I had learnt that you should do a different number of...

I was a bit astonished by the breathing guidance of 4 steps breathing in and 4 s...

Urleh

•6 years ago

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When the going gets tough - W7R3

The tough want to crawl under a duvet and watch love island (and I hate Love Island!) What can I say about tonight’s run. I was tired before I even got home....

The tough want to crawl under a duvet and watch love island (and I hate Love Isl...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m going to post this here....xx

Hi....I have just started posting with the grown ups on B210k, but I still feel like I have a duty to post on our lovely 5k page too.... Today I had one of the...

Hi....I have just started posting with the grown ups on B210k, but I still feel ...

Mummycav

Administrator•6 years ago

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W5 r1

Hello fellow runners 😜 I posted earlier this week about how I was struggling with these runs and couldn’t finish my last one which was w4 I repeated it a...

Hello fellow runners 😜 I posted earlier this week about how I was struggling wi...

Ducky100

•6 years ago

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W6R1 aaaggghhhh!!!!

4 day break since I did W5R3 feeling amazing after completing it and then I really struggled with the first 5min run today😬🤪 my legs were like lead😬😬 but I...

4 day break since I did W5R3 feeling amazing after completing it and then I real...

littlerua

•6 years ago

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Bacon is good for me....

W2 D1 completed and feeling not only had I got back on track with the running but also with the quitting smoking W1D2 feeling confident. Just need to find...

W2 D1 completed and feeling not only had I got back on track with the running bu...

2Fat2Furious

•6 years ago

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Finally ran for 5k 😊

Hi all Since graduation I’ve been consolidating my 30 minute runs on the same 4K route. This evening I tried a different route and managed to run the entire...

Hi all Since graduation I’ve been consolidating my 30 minute runs on the same 4...

BethMay

•6 years ago

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Week 7 - Done! 🏃

Sorry another update but I'm so thrilled I need to share. I have only gone and completed week 7, I feel much more confident about actually graduating now. I'm...

Sorry another update but I'm so thrilled I need to share. I have only gone and c...

Lea71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hip pain - any advice please?

It's 4 months to the day since I started C25K - I can't believe it's not more than that as I feel as if running has been part of my life for ages now. I was...

It's 4 months to the day since I started C25K - I can't believe it's not more th...

sigasiga

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Outside vs treadmill

Week 5 run 3 done! 🏃‍♀️

getting there (mature runner)

Week 4 Done

Week 7 Run 2

Sore knees W4R1

Shape changing

Consolidation week 2

Second post grad run - from ☹️to 🙂

Starting C25K and blisters

W6R3

First post grad run

Week 3 Run 2...Is anybody else suffering the same and is it normal??

Week 9 Run 1 complete, finally!

W1R2 - What is more shocking than 5am runner?

Achilles Tendonitis

Did it

W4R1 Done ✅

Week 5 run 2

Week 1 Run 2 in Thailand

W8r2

W2R2- guidance on breathing

When the going gets tough - W7R3

I’m going to post this here....xx

W5 r1

W6R1 aaaggghhhh!!!!

Bacon is good for me....

Finally ran for 5k 😊

Week 7 - Done! 🏃

Hip pain - any advice please?

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