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First 20 minute run

So who has recently tried the first 20 minute run then? I messed mine up! Ran up a long hill at the start. First time I have ever stopped. Really done myself...

So who has recently tried the first 20 minute run then? I messed mine up! Ran up...

Sarahsnail

•6 years ago

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Woooooooohooooooooo😁I DID IT!!!!! 🤪

Never thought I’d make it this far! When I checked the forecast yesterday it was overcast and about 14/15 degrees, it was all lies!! The sun was out and it was...

Never thought I’d make it this far! When I checked the forecast yesterday it was...

Gilly0410

Graduate•6 years ago

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Made it to week 9

I did the first run of week 9 today. I can’t believe I can run for 30 minutes. I really never thought I was capable of this. I remember my first run on week...

I did the first run of week 9 today. I can’t believe I can run for 30 minutes. ...

Nannymo30

•6 years ago

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W1R2 Soon off for my second Power Walk+ Run

Let’s see how today’s run goes, hopefully just as easy as the first one. Resting day went fine, no stiffness or sore muscles or joints, which was ace. I’ve...

Let’s see how today’s run goes, hopefully just as easy as the first one. Resting...

FinnInMe

•6 years ago

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W4r1 nailed it!!

After catching up last week after knee niggles I have just done my first run of week 4 and I am amazed I didn’t find it as bad as I thought 🤓

After catching up last week after knee niggles I have just done my first run of ...

Mrsrachb

•6 years ago

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W6R3

Oh Lordy I found this tougher than I thought I would, I was willing Jo to speak!!! I hope it gets easier!

Oh Lordy I found this tougher than I thought I would, I was willing Jo to speak!...

LantauMama

•6 years ago

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Running Apps with CT5K

Have tried having a running app on to measure distance and time taken alongside the ct5k app but only one will run at a time on my iPhone. Anyone managed 2 and...

Have tried having a running app on to measure distance and time taken alongside ...

Mollymot

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 R1

I could have easily turned over this morning, I had a few aches and pains but I forced myself up thinking I am just letting myself down after doing a full 20...

I could have easily turned over this morning, I had a few aches and pains but I ...

Lozzer-B

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 - GRADUATED

I ONLY WENT AND GRADUATED, OMG how the hell did that happen. I am knackered and almost didn't do it today as ended up in bed with a migraine yesterday. So I...

I ONLY WENT AND GRADUATED, OMG how the hell did that happen. I am knackered and ...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

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Thought this would be tougher than it was

Well after a long weekend in Liverpool enjoying city life ,wine and over indulgence in food . This morning I got out of bed and dressed ready for my run . Week...

Well after a long weekend in Liverpool enjoying city life ,wine and over indulge...

Deborahchick46

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st post grad run - some thoughts

I graduated last Thursday and spent a couple of days feeling pleased with myself and wondering about the what next. So I read Ian's post which was great and...

I graduated last Thursday and spent a couple of days feeling pleased with myself...

Abicon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

Just finished run 1 week 6. Put everything out off my head and just ran my normal run. Everything seems to be falling into place now. I’m actually enjoying my...

Just finished run 1 week 6. Put everything out off my head and just ran my norma...

Running59

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 - preparation preparation preparation

Due to work commitments I had resigned myself that run 1 would need to wait until this Wednesday but this morning I found myself with a couple of hours spare...

Due to work commitments I had resigned myself that run 1 would need to wait unti...

Ray1972

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9, run 3 - Independence Day

I graduated this morning! Not my best run (boo) or my worst run (yay), but I still ran for 30 minutes for the third time, so I’ll take it! I was a little...

I graduated this morning! Not my best run (boo) or my worst run (yay), but I sti...

thegirlfrommarz

Graduate•6 years ago

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In love with the Couch to 5K 😍

Good morning everyone. Thought I would introduce myself! I am on week 5, run three I believe. Going to attempt the 20 mins run today. I am a little nervous....

Good morning everyone. Thought I would introduce myself! I am on week 5, run thr...

Sarahsnail

•6 years ago

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We Can Do It!😀

I’ve just downloaded C25K! I’m a 56 year old lady who has never ran in her life! I’ve just overcome an illness that I’ve beat and I’m changing my life for the...

I’ve just downloaded C25K! I’m a 56 year old lady who has never ran in her life!...

Jenniferfit

•6 years ago

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Today’s run

I completed week 3 and was about to start week 4, when we had a family emergency. I have had a week off running but ready to start again today, do you think I...

I completed week 3 and was about to start week 4, when we had a family emergency...

JaniceS123

Graduate•6 years ago

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Podcasts, where are they?

Maybe I’m a donut but I’ve seen numerous posts where you lovelies talk about podcasts, but where are these elusive things? Maybe they are not part of this...

Maybe I’m a donut but I’ve seen numerous posts where you lovelies talk about pod...

Clarebear76

•6 years ago

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Sore knees

Any ideas, I am now on week 8 (not sure how I’ve managed to get there 😁)and have really sore painful knees where lying flat in bed, any suggestions please.

Any ideas, I am now on week 8 (not sure how I’ve managed to get there 😁)and hav...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Graduation

OMG what an emotional weekend. I completed my c25k on saturday with a 5k Park run in 38 mins.Then Sunday my daughter and I did the Race for life 5k along...

OMG what an emotional weekend. I completed my c25k on saturday with a 5k Park r...

Sharronmarie1518

•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

So.... how did w6r1 feeling more difficult than the 20 minute run of w5r3..... is it all in the mind? Or was it just because it's Monday morning? Also one of...

So.... how did w6r1 feeling more difficult than the 20 minute run of w5r3..... i...

Dawnj77

•6 years ago

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Starting out!

Hello just starting out. Completed first week but both hips have started hurting now and I should be starting week 2 today. Not sure if I should give it a miss...

Hello just starting out. Completed first week but both hips have started hurting...

Penepitstop

•6 years ago

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New starter

Tried this in November and got to week 3. Started again today and found it easier than last time, I've obviously got fitter despite not running for a while....

Tried this in November and got to week 3. Started again today and found it easie...

riggers3

•6 years ago

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W2R3 Completed

Well that's the third run of week two completed. Difficult to tell if it's getting easier or not, although I do seem to be getting further. I ran with music...

Well that's the third run of week two completed. Difficult to tell if it's gett...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1

Well that was interesting. I set off as usual (6am), after the 5 minutes walk, at as slow a pace as I could call running. I kept that up for 2 km, but then...

Well that was interesting. I set off as usual (6am), after the 5 minutes walk, ...

theoldfellow

•6 years ago

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Cannot run 20 mins in one go!!

Hi guys I have attempted w5r3 about 3 times now with varying success. I do the runs on the treadmill and on my best attempt did 17.5mins but repeatedly only...

Hi guys I have attempted w5r3 about 3 times now with varying success. I do the r...

Lilmisscheeky123

•6 years ago

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Short term goal

Is this the place to log a short term goal of running 5k? I've run in the past but not sustained running for years. Now I've set a goal of running 5k in a few...

Is this the place to log a short term goal of running 5k? I've run in the past b...

ChoosingLife

•6 years ago

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First proper timed race, I'm hooked!!

So after graduating I've been running 3 times a week, not always 5k, but at least 4 and always 5 at my Saturday Parkrun. Some time ago before graduating it...

So after graduating I've been running 3 times a week, not always 5k, but at lea...

CallieGunit

Graduate•6 years ago

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6 weeks post - op

Hurrah! Six weeks post - op and I can start to run again. I graduated December 2016 and ran 3 times a week including Parkrun for almost a year and then I was...

Hurrah! Six weeks post - op and I can start to run again. I graduated December 2...

RM2016

•6 years ago

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W4R1 complete!

Wow, can’t believe I actually just completed that without too much pain! Was feeling rather apprehensive before heading out this morning, but feeling great...

Wow, can’t believe I actually just completed that without too much pain! Was fee...

DeanW

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

First 20 minute run

Woooooooohooooooooo😁I DID IT!!!!! 🤪

Made it to week 9

W1R2 Soon off for my second Power Walk+ Run

W4r1 nailed it!!

W6R3

Running Apps with CT5K

W6 R1

W9R3 - GRADUATED

Thought this would be tougher than it was

1st post grad run - some thoughts

Week 6 Run 1

Week 5 Run 1 - preparation preparation preparation

Week 9, run 3 - Independence Day

In love with the Couch to 5K 😍

We Can Do It!😀

Today’s run

Podcasts, where are they?

Sore knees

Graduation

Week 6 run 1

Starting out!

New starter

W2R3 Completed

W7R1

Cannot run 20 mins in one go!!

Short term goal

First proper timed race, I'm hooked!!

6 weeks post - op

W4R1 complete!

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