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Here I am again....

This is my third Couch to 5k.....I’ve reached the goal twice....and then stopped. So I’m starting again and hopefully sustain it this time. I’ve just...

This is my third Couch to 5k.....I’ve reached the goal twice....and then stopped...

LizH2

•6 years ago

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Still Confused after week 5

Week 5 completed : feeling good about it : even smiled during some of my final run: I don't know if anyone else has the same issue as me but I find the 1st 5...

Week 5 completed : feeling good about it : even smiled during some of my final r...

MissTwiggy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7R1

Back to the grave yard. It went so so I had a stitch as I started too fast, the yard is flatter than the lanes. I tried strava again and she bonded with...

Back to the grave yard. It went so so I had a stitch as I started too fast, the...

amanda2463

•6 years ago

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W7 done and dusted but Temptation has triumphed !

Haven’t posted for a while as on hols. I thought I wouldn’t post to gloat but beach running 🏃‍♂️ is FANTASTIC!! Also a lot less stress and strains on the...

Haven’t posted for a while as on hols. I thought I wouldn’t post to gloat but be...

F1ipperation

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 3....

Week 5 run 3 was hard enough... but 25 minutes without stopping... before this the only time i used to run was when someone was chasing me... lol.... Heading...

Week 5 run 3 was hard enough... but 25 minutes without stopping... before this t...

Reggiep65

•6 years ago

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Obligatory W5R3 Post!

I smashed my first ever 20 min run!! YEAH!!!!!! Even picked up some plastic during the recovery walk to recycle! Enjoy my post-run happy face!

I smashed my first ever 20 min run!! YEAH!!!!!! Even picked up some plastic duri...

ToughBean

•6 years ago

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W5R1

Just finished three 5 minute runs and feel great. Combining outdoor with in. Treadmill is easy, but stuffy. Outdoor tough with better endorphins!

Just finished three 5 minute runs and feel great. Combining outdoor with in. Tre...

Jenster26

•6 years ago

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Born to Run - the book

Has anyone else been reading ‘Born to Run’?! It’s so brilliant... has really given me the running bug (and reassurance that anyone no matter how terrible their...

Has anyone else been reading ‘Born to Run’?! It’s so brilliant... has really giv...

Holsmols

•6 years ago

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Week 4 DONE

Today I did my last run for week 4 and I'm feeling really good both in myself and with the program! The last couple of runs I've realized how important it is...

Today I did my last run for week 4 and I'm feeling really good both in myself an...

Wannarun5k

Graduate•6 years ago

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Injured by Week 2!

So after attempting Week 2 run 2 and having to give up half way through due to my achilles tendon, I've done a bit of readying and had some excellent advice on...

So after attempting Week 2 run 2 and having to give up half way through due to m...

alwyns

•6 years ago

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Made it!

Have been quietly doing my thing after reaching 30 minutes of running on c25k. I ‘run’ so slowly that 30mins is nothing like 5k for me. It actually takes me 50...

Have been quietly doing my thing after reaching 30 minutes of running on c25k. I...

Over65

•6 years ago

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W4R1 In the bag

Breezed through the run but still struggling with the Plantar fasciitis. Does not bother me running however suffer later. I have had several replies on the...

Breezed through the run but still struggling with the Plantar fasciitis. Does n...

Jonno34

Graduate•6 years ago

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After finishing c25k what's next

Where do we go from here? Do we basically delete the c25k Apps and join the next one (can't seem to find a next one) I don't think I want to leave just now...

Where do we go from here? Do we basically delete the c25k Apps and join the nex...

Kar43

•6 years ago

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Me and Slinky finishing our local Parkrun...😊

Here we are at the finish line on Saturday..which she did her w4r3 on, well, I had to let her beat me to the line, didn't I!😁

Here we are at the finish line on Saturday..which she did her w4r3 on, well, I ...

davelinks

Graduate•6 years ago

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So close yet so far

Hi all Sorry for the long post: I’ve been so good, making sure me and my 2 girls did every run as advised, followed all of Laura’s hints and tips and...

Hi all Sorry for the long post: I’ve been so good, making sure me and my 2 g...

Notsoyummymummy19

•6 years ago

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First run

I just completed my first run and actually quite enjoyed it! I feel like I've accomplished something, look forward to getting fitter and faster :)

I just completed my first run and actually quite enjoyed it! I feel like I've ac...

Martha96

•6 years ago

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Just started

I’m a bit impatient and cycle regularly so I started at W3. I’ve go a nice off road route or a park to run round. W3 was fine. I run very slowly. W4 trickier...

I’m a bit impatient and cycle regularly so I started at W3. I’ve go a nice off r...

Chc55

•6 years ago

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Anyone else changing shape?

Week 6 run 1 and I'm getting a bum!!! Never had 1 before its always been flat as a pancake but Kim Kardashians twin bum seems to be taking shape! Anyone else...

Week 6 run 1 and I'm getting a bum!!! Never had 1 before its always been flat as...

Teddly22

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie

Ive just done run 2 of wk 1 ..up to now ive lost 3st with sw but have come to a standstill.. couch to 5k was my bright idea lol. Lets see if i can do this

Ive just done run 2 of wk 1 ..up to now ive lost 3st with sw but have come to a ...

Mel7667

•6 years ago

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Went for a run without Sarah!

I'm just back from my first run for 10 days. I've been on holiday and I didn't take the trainers. I was apprehensive about how it would go today as my last run...

I'm just back from my first run for 10 days. I've been on holiday and I didn't t...

Teddly22

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 R1

That nearly killed me - but I did it - just. Hope it gets easier and I eventually find the running ‘bug’ all I’m finding so far is ticks from running in the...

That nearly killed me - but I did it - just. Hope it gets easier and I eventuall...

Mollymot

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Nothing really to report! Nice easy pace felt like I could have kept running at the end of 30 mins so all good. Might go a bit faster for Graduation on...

Nothing really to report! Nice easy pace felt like I could have kept running at ...

pianoteacher

Graduate•6 years ago

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Snacks!

What do people snack on post run, I’m really not keen on bananas and looking for some other ideas!

What do people snack on post run, I’m really not keen on bananas and looking for...

DellyB

•6 years ago

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Thanks forum for post W1R1 advice, R2 was a hit!

Just would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who commented on my W1R1 post. So much inspiration and advice. I was adamant I'd gone slowly enough, but...

Just would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who commented on my W1R1 pos...

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

5 weeks ago I couldn’t run for 30 seconds, yesterday I run for 3 x 5 mins can’t wait to move on feeling great 😊

5 weeks ago I couldn’t run for 30 seconds, yesterday I run for 3 x 5 mins can’t ...

Lozzer-B

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3!

Boom 💥- finished first week and feel great!

wagshaz

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 - done it

Was actually dreading this one - 5 minute runs!! 1st 3 min run - no problem 1st 5 min run - surprisingly it wasn’t too much 2nd 3 min run - legs beginning to...

Was actually dreading this one - 5 minute runs!! 1st 3 min run - no problem 1st...

Ray1972

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 Run 3

Well the weather is cooler and my last two runs have been good! My average bpm 129? And pace 8 per km. I now have to take a four day break through work...

Well the weather is cooler and my last two runs have been good! My average bpm 1...

Glen2

•6 years ago

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W7 R2- I did it!!

After my mental block on Saturday and all your wonderful advice and support, I decided that I owed it to myself to give it another go before taking a......

After my mental block on Saturday and all your wonderful advice and support, I d...

MamaHogg

•6 years ago

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Should have stopped eating at lunch yesterday!

Just done w6r1. It was fine, not the best but got through it. Think the tub of Pringles (yes the whole tub , once you pop you just can’t stop tub) I polished...

Just done w6r1. It was fine, not the best but got through it. Think the tub of P...

Jhill66

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Here I am again....

Still Confused after week 5

Wk7R1

W7 done and dusted but Temptation has triumphed !

Week 6 run 3....

Obligatory W5R3 Post!

W5R1

Born to Run - the book

Week 4 DONE

Injured by Week 2!

Made it!

W4R1 In the bag

After finishing c25k what's next

Me and Slinky finishing our local Parkrun...😊

So close yet so far

First run

Just started

Anyone else changing shape?

Newbie

Went for a run without Sarah!

W4 R1

Week 9 Run 2

Snacks!

Thanks forum for post W1R1 advice, R2 was a hit!

Week 5 run 1

W1R3!

Week 4 Run 1 - done it

W4 Run 3

W7 R2- I did it!!

Should have stopped eating at lunch yesterday!

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