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Struggling...

Just completed W4R2 and I’m finding the first half of the runs a real struggle and on Monday night I was so close to stopping but I didn’t. I feel that I’m...

Just completed W4R2 and I’m finding the first half of the runs a real struggle a...

AllyS

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k park run 🏃

Can't believe I have just registered for a park 5k run on Sunday morning. I'll just be on the start of week 9 by Sunday. I'm really looking forward to it. Oh...

Can't believe I have just registered for a park 5k run on Sunday morning. I'll j...

Deborahchick46

Graduate•6 years ago

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The End?

Having done w7r7 tonight I feel I've come to the end of my c25k journey. Tonight was so much harder than r2, I struggled all the way after half way and even...

Having done w7r7 tonight I feel I've come to the end of my c25k journey. Tonigh...

Agaig

Graduate•6 years ago

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She never learns....

So, having run an actual 5k on Sunday morning (W10R3 as it were), I decide on a gentle pootle this evening. Still missing Laura, I went for the Headspace...

So, having run an actual 5k on Sunday morning (W10R3 as it were), I decide on a ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Wildlife encounters

W6r2 completed and had a new wildlife encounter today that might mean I’ll have to change plans for later runs. So far I’ve seen snails (even passed a few)...

W6r2 completed and had a new wildlife encounter today that might mean I’ll have ...

Sybilw

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 started

I’m amazed I have done w4r1 today . I didn’t think 5 Mins would be possible but it wasn’t as bad as I had imagined . I’ve learned a few “Personal pointers”....

I’m amazed I have done w4r1 today . I didn’t think 5 Mins would be possible but ...

Jf2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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Goal - London Marathon 2019.....

Hi, I’m currently on week 3 day 2 of c25k. I have been accepted to run the 2019 London Marathon running for Wellchild. I endeavour to be spending a lot of...

Hi, I’m currently on week 3 day 2 of c25k. I have been accepted to run the 2019 ...

Highamred

•6 years ago

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Getting closer

W7r2 done. Took my daughter out tonight for support. First run in 6 days but got out there and it was fine. First five minutes were awful, breathing all over...

W7r2 done. Took my daughter out tonight for support. First run in 6 days but got...

Jhill66

•6 years ago

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5k blast tonight

Sometimes its nice to go out see what you can do. Obviously following sensible guidelines....when i first started c25k i couldnt manage 5 mins. Im now at 15k...

Sometimes its nice to go out see what you can do. Obviously following sensible g...

Windoze

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 done

One run up a Swiss mountain, one on a treadmill and today’s on my usual slightly hilly route. Have entered a Race for Life 5k on 7th July, so hopefully will...

One run up a Swiss mountain, one on a treadmill and today’s on my usual slightly...

Alichalli

•6 years ago

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W9R2

I can't believe it - Week 9! Run 2! Again, on very quiet Devon lanes, although I did cause a bit of a tailback at one point. People are so NICE. They even...

I can't believe it - Week 9! Run 2! Again, on very quiet Devon lanes, although ...

Couch2couch

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3

Finally think that I have found a pace during a run for once this morning. Since every day I have been sprinting to start and burning myself out. This time I...

Finally think that I have found a pace during a run for once this morning. Since...

LeahRKay

•6 years ago

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Day 1, week 1

This challenge really appeals to me because it’s properly structured, you are tutored all the way and there is a defined goal at the end, rather than just...

This challenge really appeals to me because it’s properly structured, you are tu...

Bestf00tf0rward

•6 years ago

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I'm new here...

Hello fellow wannado's, been meaning to's, I promised myself to's and all other well meaning to's out there. Inspire me, pls.

Hello fellow wannado's, been meaning to's, I promised myself to's and all other ...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just started C25K

Just completed day 1 and thoroughly enjoyed it! I found the first few rounds the hardest but it was easier to run than to walk I found but just sticking to the...

Just completed day 1 and thoroughly enjoyed it! I found the first few rounds the...

Girlboss_123

•6 years ago

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W7R2 New “running” belt 🙈

Ughhh today was hard. I started off too fast and we all know how that one feels. I also tried out my mom’s walking/running belt (I say walking because that can...

Ughhh today was hard. I started off too fast and we all know how that one feels....

ToughBean

•6 years ago

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Ye gads !😓

I was a sweaty beast this evening wk8r3. 24 degrees tonight was the hottest I’ve run in so far and my Scottish body’s not built to do anything in that heat but...

I was a sweaty beast this evening wk8r3. 24 degrees tonight was the hottest I’ve...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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Inability to complete household tasks! Ha! I have better things to do.

Let it go..... let it goooooooi!!!

Theyorkiebar

•6 years ago

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Struggling to get past week 7

Hi I’m 52- did c25k reasonably easily a couple of years ago then let it slip. I’m really struggling now to maintain the longer runs and have started to 🛑 stop...

Hi I’m 52- did c25k reasonably easily a couple of years ago then let it slip. I’...

Theyorkiebar

•6 years ago

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After work 10k, plus a bit

I had it stuck in my head that 10k was 6.6 miles... could have stopped earlier. This is my second "on purpose" more than 10k run. Actually cleared the 10k in...

I had it stuck in my head that 10k was 6.6 miles... could have stopped earlier. ...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 - Run of the dreams

2 months ago on 14th March when I started this program, this day was the dream. Today I can proudly say I’ve achieved what I dreamt. These 9 weeks were...

2 months ago on 14th March when I started this program, this day was the dream. ...

das_vikas

Graduate•6 years ago

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I've joined a running group!! Wk8 R1 (hopefully)

There is a free running group with properly trained leaders that meet every Tuesday. It's only a 10-15 min walk from home!! I was planning on going after...

There is a free running group with properly trained leaders that meet every Tues...

Wanna-Be

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1

One down two to go. Just made it to end might need more than a day to recover

DaveA1958

Graduate•6 years ago

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New PB!

How to keep myself from gorging and ruining the 10lbs I've already lost? Kit on, earphones in, music blaring, Zombies chasing me. Perfect. But you know what's...

How to keep myself from gorging and ruining the 10lbs I've already lost? Kit on,...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running couch to 5k, week 4. Women runners: Cramps/pain around hip after running during period.

Hello, I am doing the couch to 5k program and I am now on week 4. I hurt my hip by running too fast without any stretching on week 1 so I had taken a few weeks...

Hello, I am doing the couch to 5k program and I am now on week 4. I hurt my hip ...

runner_k

•6 years ago

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W5 R3 I did it!!!!

I’m sitting in my kitchen eating a banana and sipping some water not quite believing what I’ve just accomplished?!! I have just run for 20 minutes, 20 MINUTES,...

I’m sitting in my kitchen eating a banana and sipping some water not quite belie...

BlondeAmbition72

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25K tee shirts

Where can I buy a C25K tee shirt want to tell the world I’m a runner

Running59

•6 years ago

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This is the podcast I’m using

Hi Fabulous 450 this is what I’m using

anncjones1

•6 years ago

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Different voices on the app?

I keep seeing people say who they have on the app- so far I only have Laura. I will admit I only downloaded the free version Is this why?

I keep seeing people say who they have on the app- so far I only have Laura. I w...

anncjones1

•6 years ago

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W3R1 Yeah

That was hard but doable, feel pretty good now & 13yr old son didn’t suffer so much with a stitch. He wasn’t coming at first but by the time I had my trainers...

That was hard but doable, feel pretty good now & 13yr old son didn’t suffer so m...

Core16

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Struggling...

5k park run 🏃

The End?

She never learns....

Wildlife encounters

Week 4 started

Goal - London Marathon 2019.....

Getting closer

5k blast tonight

Week 7 done

W9R2

W2R3

Day 1, week 1

I'm new here...

Just started C25K

W7R2 New “running” belt 🙈

Ye gads !😓

Inability to complete household tasks! Ha! I have better things to do.

Struggling to get past week 7

After work 10k, plus a bit

W9R3 - Run of the dreams

I've joined a running group!! Wk8 R1 (hopefully)

W3R1

New PB!

Running couch to 5k, week 4. Women runners: Cramps/pain around hip after running during period.

W5 R3 I did it!!!!

C25K tee shirts

This is the podcast I’m using

Different voices on the app?

W3R1 Yeah

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