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Week 8 run 2

Another one in the bag, first 5 mins again felt tough but eased after that, managed to complete 4.08K in my 28 minute run, must be something in the French air....

Another one in the bag, first 5 mins again felt tough but eased after that, mana...

Kkfe

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1 .... how have I got this far!

... and I also know I have a looooong way to go ! I had completely forgot I was on w3 until I went to the app! I thought I had the last one of w2 to do!...

... and I also know I have a looooong way to go ! I had completely forgot I ...

Shazza1969

•6 years ago

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Nausea!!

I've just completed wk5 R1 I'm ok now but felt really nauseous whilst running this morning is this normal!?

I've just completed wk5 R1 I'm ok now but felt really nauseous whilst running th...

Anitajc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Consolidation W3R2

Up early for a run that I really didn’t want to do. Kept snoozing the alarm and could tell my right calf was a bit tight. I’m tired; leave me alone....

Up early for a run that I really didn’t want to do. Kept snoozing the alarm and ...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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After a long rest day and ...

I resting something like almost a week between runs and thought should really do one now, despite my husband's advice. OMG. My legs are so tired - I climbed...

I resting something like almost a week between runs and thought should really do...

spscollins

•6 years ago

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Oooo so hard!

So after the stress of running in the 30 degree heat of Italy (I only did it once!) I have now completed W8R3 I can’t believe it! I’m starting W9! That’s just...

So after the stress of running in the 30 degree heat of Italy (I only did it onc...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

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Virgin runner

Hi all, I'm new to running but have been planning to try for a while. I'm 40 this year and I've never been into frequent exercise. I did w1r1 on Sunday. It...

Hi all, I'm new to running but have been planning to try for a while. I'm 40 thi...

Jclan

•6 years ago

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Feeling a bit fed up

So I was doing really well got to week 7 and then found it a real struggle. I slowed my pace and had more rest days but could not complete 25 mins even though...

So I was doing really well got to week 7 and then found it a real struggle. I sl...

ClaraPP

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 3 complete

Wow I’ve done it bring on week 4. Also weighed in yesterday lost 2lbs this week in total now 22lbs

Wow I’ve done it bring on week 4. Also weighed in yesterday lost 2lbs this week ...

Pencoed18

Graduate•6 years ago

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I'm back, keep your fingers corssed

Morning everybody, After over 2 months on IC healing my foot, major life event, fighting some flu-like illness and few common colds, I am back! Yesterday was...

Morning everybody, After over 2 months on IC healing my foot, major life event, ...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week one done

So today was W1R3- had to force myself out of bed but so glad it’s done. Much better than R2 done in the evening. Thanks for all your tips, kept the run slow...

So today was W1R3- had to force myself out of bed but so glad it’s done. Much be...

anncjones1

•6 years ago

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Hot, Sticky, Tired but Happy

My plans for using ZR5K as interval training have been put on hold as during week 2, I bolted as fast as I could for 30 seconds...and managed to pull a muscle...

My plans for using ZR5K as interval training have been put on hold as during wee...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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W11 R1 (week 2 consolidation)

Yesterday I decided to go for a short 2 mile jog with the intention of picking up the pace. It’s wasn’t a great Success- my breathing was all over the place...

Yesterday I decided to go for a short 2 mile jog with the intention of picking u...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run

First run in decades today. 55 and overweight. Time to turn it round. Day 1 in Dulwich Park. Knackered but chuffed.

First run in decades today. 55 and overweight. Time to turn it round. Day 1 in D...

Jools7000

•6 years ago

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Wk4R1 slower than Wk1 - will I get faster?

I just completed Wk4R1 this morning and I was dreading this bad boy! But for the most part I did it although swearing at Sarah Millican helped (in my head I...

I just completed Wk4R1 this morning and I was dreading this bad boy! But for the...

Elsietan

•6 years ago

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First Post Grad run - choices, choices!!

Did first post grad 🏃‍♂️ today after reading lots of advice on the first couple of weeks consolidating. I decided to use a popular podcast based around “beats...

Did first post grad 🏃‍♂️ today after reading lots of advice on the first couple...

F1ipperation

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1

Wow, I was nervous about that one. Not only did I nail a 3 minuter first up but I jolly nearly did a 5 minuter soon after, overall I didn't run for about 20...

Wow, I was nervous about that one. Not only did I nail a 3 minuter first up but ...

Trixster1971

•6 years ago

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worrying over week 3

hi, just finished my third week 2 run which was difficult although had better runs on the first 2 week 2 runs (sorry it's so confusing with all the numbers!)...

hi, just finished my third week 2 run which was difficult although had better ru...

ivyelav

•6 years ago

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Kit, what kit? - Amazing woman.

Just been watching and learning all about this amazing young woman. An Ultra runner in a pair of sandles and a mid length flowing dress. Amazing...

Just been watching and learning all about this amazing young woman. An Ultra ru...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running with glasses!

Now I know you are thinking beer, prosecco... but no, running as a spectacle wearer is becoming a bit of a nuisance. I wear glasses and have a pair of...

Now I know you are thinking beer, prosecco... but no, running as a spectacle wea...

Mumtorun

•6 years ago

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Will I ever get quicker?

Graduated C25K in November - always been a slow runner but tbh was just amazed I was running Since then have kept going - some weeks better than others I terms...

Graduated C25K in November - always been a slow runner but tbh was just amazed I...

cathsykes

•6 years ago

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Life after... week 1

Hi, I only just found the forums when I finished the programme, so please excuse me for just leaping in with my post-C25k reflections... Graduated with a 5k...

Hi, I only just found the forums when I finished the programme, so please excuse...

SteffHazlehurst

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 of C25k...

I'm finding I don't want to stop for the breaks! Did 15.5 minutes tonight, 2 min walk in middle. Jogging pace, HR started at 100 BPM and ended at 136bpm. Feel...

I'm finding I don't want to stop for the breaks! Did 15.5 minutes tonight, 2 min...

Trance-Runner

•6 years ago

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W5R3 👏👏👏

Well - I did it and hand on heart I never ever thought I would. I went at a 🐌 pace but reckon speed will come after stamina. Felt so so proud of myself as...

Well - I did it and hand on heart I never ever thought I would. I went at a 🐌 p...

Mollymot

Graduate•6 years ago

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Need encouragement..not sure I'm feeling it ..

So..this is how it is at the moment, did first week 8 run after work. At first I felt like I wasn't going to do first five minutes let alone 28. why is this?...

So..this is how it is at the moment, did first week 8 run after work. At first ...

Sofabunny

•6 years ago

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W1 D3 - Done now on to W2

So I did week 1 again as I missed a couple of days, so felt I needed to do it again. Finally completed it and am ready for week 2 tomorrow, can't wait...

So I did week 1 again as I missed a couple of days, so felt I needed to do it ag...

2Fat2Furious

•6 years ago

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It’s been a long time

So after suffering a stress fracture having surgery on my right foot twice in the last couple of years including having a toe amputated I think I’m going to...

So after suffering a stress fracture having surgery on my right foot twice in th...

Juski

•6 years ago

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W1R1... Well rest day today

Hi, I'm on week 1 and on an 'active recovery day'. Did r1 yesterday and did my usual exercise today. My thighs really ache/burn, a little bit of pain in my...

Hi, I'm on week 1 and on an 'active recovery day'. Did r1 yesterday and did my u...

MrsSlacks

•6 years ago

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Week6 over, phew!!

Completed week 6 tonight, determined to do my run before the footy started but it was certainly tough due to a left calf muscle that cramped and felt really...

Completed week 6 tonight, determined to do my run before the footy started but i...

TheGoodWillOut

Graduate•6 years ago

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Aching shoulders

Run 2 of week 1, and so far so good. Only issue so far is the ache I have for days after a run across my shoulders and bottom of my neck. Any ideas why? Don’t...

Run 2 of week 1, and so far so good. Only issue so far is the ache I have for da...

NG104

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Week 8 run 2

W3R1 .... how have I got this far!

Nausea!!

Consolidation W3R2

After a long rest day and ...

Oooo so hard!

Virgin runner

Feeling a bit fed up

Week 3 run 3 complete

I'm back, keep your fingers corssed

Week one done

Hot, Sticky, Tired but Happy

W11 R1 (week 2 consolidation)

First run

Wk4R1 slower than Wk1 - will I get faster?

First Post Grad run - choices, choices!!

W4R1

worrying over week 3

Kit, what kit? - Amazing woman.

Running with glasses!

Will I ever get quicker?

Life after... week 1

Week 2 of C25k...

W5R3 👏👏👏

Need encouragement..not sure I'm feeling it ..

W1 D3 - Done now on to W2

It’s been a long time

W1R1... Well rest day today

Week6 over, phew!!

Aching shoulders

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