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I'm back on the program

Hi everyone. I've not posted in ages (maybe 8 months), totally fell off the running wagon when I tried to make the transition from treadmill to outside. But...

Hi everyone. I've not posted in ages (maybe 8 months), totally fell off the runn...

Carolinemcd

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 - onwards & upwards and Strava segments?

Strangely when I dragged myself out of bed this morning at 6:50 I didn’t feel a sense of apprehension at the 25mins run - I think I’ve learnt by now to ‘just...

Strangely when I dragged myself out of bed this morning at 6:50 I didn’t feel a ...

southlundon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Heavy legs

Yesterday I did W6R2 and for some reason had heavy legs. Despite that I got through it. Today is a rest day before the 25min W6R3 tomorrow and I am feeling a...

Yesterday I did W6R2 and for some reason had heavy legs. Despite that I got thro...

Falcn

•6 years ago

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W7R2 Tough

R2 is the third time I have done the 25mins. I don't know what it is but I do not seem to have much oomph at the moment. I struggled with my normal circuit...

R2 is the third time I have done the 25mins. I don't know what it is but I do n...

Jonno34

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1, so far so good!

After four weeks running on roads I decided the step up to longer intervals of running deserved a change of scene so off to the nearby duck pond. It's going...

After four weeks running on roads I decided the step up to longer intervals of r...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 1 - What Made Me

I had to do it didn't I? but every time I needed to go to the gym or for a walk it just wasn't happening - i had so many other things that needed my...

I had to do it didn't I? but every time I needed to go to the gym or for a walk ...

Satsu

•6 years ago

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Is this feeling normal....Week 8 Run1

So after getting to W 6 last year and having to quit due to a knee injury I'm back on the C25K challenge. I completed W8R1 today and am knackered, a real...

So after getting to W 6 last year and having to quit due to a knee injury I'm ba...

vegasjo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2

In the bag! I decided to trot out yesterday morning to try and beat the heat instead of my usual evening run and I think that it helped, it did reach about 30...

In the bag! I decided to trot out yesterday morning to try and beat the heat ins...

RunMattRun

•6 years ago

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Week 5, Run 3

This is my first post here, but I've found reading the posts of others to be very helpful and inspiring these last few weeks. I've just completed Run 3 of...

This is my first post here, but I've found reading the posts of others to be ver...

Manxmezzo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6 Run 3 didn't want to stop running.....

Despite the hot morning went out to do the run. First 10mins was slow hard work but then suddenly it felt good and when Laura said 25mins up I didn't want to...

Despite the hot morning went out to do the run. First 10mins was slow hard work ...

Ploddingpelusa

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8r1 completed

I'm so chuffed with myself getting this far for a start. I found the last 2 minutes of this jog heavy on my legs is this normal?

I'm so chuffed with myself getting this far for a start. I found the last 2 minu...

Suzi73

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated !!!!!!

Wk9R30 One photo of a very hot and sweaty me with a face the same colour as my shirt after my final run of the programme 😃 I had planned to run some where a...

Wk9R30 One photo of a very hot and sweaty me with a face the same colour as my ...

amanda2463

•6 years ago

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Week9, Run3......

What an amazing journey. I NEVER thought I’d be able to run for 30mins let alone complete 5k. I’m not going to lie, it’s not been easy but I’m really chuffed...

What an amazing journey. I NEVER thought I’d be able to run for 30mins let alone...

Holsbols

Graduate•6 years ago

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Blisters!

Anyone know the cheapest place to buy blister plasters from? The compeed ones work well for me but they’re expensive if you buy them regularly. I’m only on...

Anyone know the cheapest place to buy blister plasters from? The compeed ones wo...

Catmama

•6 years ago

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AAAaaarrrrhhh!! Tech problems.

So frustrating. W5R3 the milestone 20 minute run, really wanted to know time, distance etc. Both strava and C25K app failed. Only my podcast worked....

So frustrating. W5R3 the milestone 20 minute run, really wanted to know time, d...

JoPo48

Graduate•6 years ago

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Scorcho...

Well..I'm in Glasgow ..where they have hottest temps ever recorded for the city..no running..didn't plan to..had a little holiday..had been struggling on week...

Well..I'm in Glasgow ..where they have hottest temps ever recorded for the city....

Sofabunny

•6 years ago

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W6r3 really struggled

I completed this run but really struggled couldn’t seem to find my rhythm or get the pace right. I’ve now developed a shin splint so know I’m going to have to...

I completed this run but really struggled couldn’t seem to find my rhythm or get...

Somerset-girl

•6 years ago

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W2R1

Ok, I'm going to start week 2 R1. As I have a day off today , I've gotten up a little later. What should I eat before my run in order in ensure I don't feel...

Ok, I'm going to start week 2 R1. As I have a day off today , I've gotten up a l...

Kashy

•6 years ago

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Oww my legs!

Hi everyone, I’m so pleased today is a non-running day for me today. 😊 My legs are aching from riding the motorbike up to Leicestershire and back - 5 hours on...

Hi everyone, I’m so pleased today is a non-running day for me today. 😊 My legs ...

David_G

•6 years ago

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W7R2 MJ and I had a bust up, but we’re all ok now!

Well Runners, what a run that was. Is there such a thing as the toxic 20? I was so tired this morning. I was tired before going to bed very late and didn’t...

Well Runners, what a run that was. Is there such a thing as the toxic 20? I was ...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R3 on a beautiful morning! 🏃‍♀️☀️

W3 in the bag. Chomping at the bit to start W4, but I have a busy weekend so it’ll need to wait until Monday. How will I manage?! 😩😅 I can’t believe I’m...

W3 in the bag. Chomping at the bit to start W4, but I have a busy weekend so it’...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•6 years ago

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W10R2 - C25K Stepping Stone

Today was the second consolidation run. I downloaded the C25K + podcasts and used the stepping stone podcast. I kind of listened (skipping past the sections...

Today was the second consolidation run. I downloaded the C25K + podcasts and use...

das_vikas

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2

Did this run early this morning . First 8 minute run i found breathing hard, second 8 min legs felt very heavy !! But got to the end .😀 Something happens to...

Did this run early this morning . First 8 minute run i found breathing hard, sec...

51firstrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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First postgraduate run this morning!

Out at 6.30am in the cool of the morning. What a beautiful country we live in. 8 different species of birds, rabbits darting into the hedgerow, people waking...

Out at 6.30am in the cool of the morning. What a beautiful country we live in. 8...

Ang62

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7 R3

Done only 6 to go!!!😀

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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W1R3

Done. It felt like I struggled a little more today but not according to MapMyRun which shows a slightly improved pace. Bring on W2 🤗

Done. It felt like I struggled a little more today but not according to MapMyRun...

Jujitzu

•6 years ago

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W7 Run ......... have lost count!

No idea what just happened there but so glad it did. Have been struggling to get the 3 25 min runs. Have been stopping half way and feeling so miserable....

No idea what just happened there but so glad it did. Have been struggling to ge...

DoingthebestIcan

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 R3 - didn't want to go out, but loved every minute

Best run of the programme - even finished the 25 minute run with a sprint. Absolutely thought about not going out as way too tired and just not feeling it, but...

Best run of the programme - even finished the 25 minute run with a sprint. Absol...

M5Buff5

•6 years ago

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Back on board 😬😬

I fell out of my trainers and back onto the couch for about 12 days!!!😱😱 Turning 50 and comfort food!! I read that if I set myself a daily ritual it will...

I fell out of my trainers and back onto the couch for about 12 days!!!😱😱 Turni...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 complete!

I am new here but glad I came across the Couch to 5K about a week ago. I wanted to kind of keep a log after each week so one day when I can run 30 mins...

I am new here but glad I came across the Couch to 5K about a week ago. I wanted ...

hmht

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

I'm back on the program

W6R3 - onwards & upwards and Strava segments?

Heavy legs

W7R2 Tough

Week 5 Run 1, so far so good!

Week 1 - What Made Me

Is this feeling normal....Week 8 Run1

W6R2

Week 5, Run 3

Wk6 Run 3 didn't want to stop running.....

W8r1 completed

Graduated !!!!!!

Week9, Run3......

Blisters!

AAAaaarrrrhhh!! Tech problems.

Scorcho...

W6r3 really struggled

W2R1

Oww my legs!

W7R2 MJ and I had a bust up, but we’re all ok now!

W3R3 on a beautiful morning! 🏃‍♀️☀️

W10R2 - C25K Stepping Stone

W5R2

First postgraduate run this morning!

W7 R3

W1R3

W7 Run ......... have lost count!

W6 R3 - didn't want to go out, but loved every minute

Back on board 😬😬

Week 1 complete!

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