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Week 7 run 2

I had a bit of a fall out with Michael today. He pressed the pause button as I was getting my play list organised. So at the point where he usually tells me to...

I had a bit of a fall out with Michael today. He pressed the pause button as I w...

Couch2couch

Graduate•6 years ago

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The Man Who Fell to Earth

That's me then. Two days ago I was soaring completed week 5 on a total high. Week 6 run 1 nearly killed me. I know it's a bit hot and I don't normally run at...

That's me then. Two days ago I was soaring completed week 5 on a total high. Wee...

Agaig

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7/8 Change

Completed week 8 on Saturday night which felt great, I'm not sure what other peoples opinion is on this but i found for week 7 and week 8 I changed the plan...

Completed week 8 on Saturday night which felt great, I'm not sure what other peo...

DC1995

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 struggles

So...today’s run was a tough one. W7R1 this morning - have to say I wasn’t looking forward to it having been dealing with a sore neck and shoulders since...

So...today’s run was a tough one. W7R1 this morning - have to say I wasn’t look...

kirstyt88

•6 years ago

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W1R2 So much lack of motivation but I did it!!!

Put the run off so much this morning but I finally did it and it wasn’t horrendous☺️ Although I don’t know how I’m going to get from running 60secs to 90secs...

Put the run off so much this morning but I finally did it and it wasn’t horrendo...

LG92

•6 years ago

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Week 7 completed

This morning in the rain I completed run 3 of week 7, I think I chose the only place in Scotland that it was raining, a loch 12 miles from where I live, if I...

This morning in the rain I completed run 3 of week 7, I think I chose the only p...

AlMorr

Ambassador•6 years ago

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Oh my goodness 10.9k!!

Wow! I had a fabulous run this morning, completely unexpectedly. I’ve been a bit disheartened recently, running less often and less far than a few weeks ago,...

Wow! I had a fabulous run this morning, completely unexpectedly. I’ve been a bit...

SusieHicks

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3 - done but not a great run 😞

I’ve finished W7 in a not so great way. I ran this morning as it was cooler but felt humid. I ran nice and steady and thought I was going to do well. In 25mins...

I’ve finished W7 in a not so great way. I ran this morning as it was cooler but ...

Maybe58

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knee pain / W2R2

Since my last post, iv hobbled around wincing every other step, used combination of heat/ice/ brufen gel and taken a fair few painkillers! I spent some time...

Since my last post, iv hobbled around wincing every other step, used combination...

WibbleWobble69

•6 years ago

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Not quite ...

Today was meant to be my last run of C25K, sis suggested we go through the woods instead of our usual flat road. As we were running gradually down & down I...

Today was meant to be my last run of C25K, sis suggested we go through the woods...

EddaW

Graduate•6 years ago

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Re-started, and stuck on W7. Any tips?

I formerly qualified as a runner by my adored Laura about two years ago. I had started the program totally sceptical as I had always loathed running, but with...

I formerly qualified as a runner by my adored Laura about two years ago. I had s...

Helloyougorgeous

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2 Done with Mr Charles Dickens

So each run I’ve struggled, I’ve listened to music, I’ve listened to podcasts, I’ve taken in what’s around me. I’ve looked for wild life, appreciated the trees...

So each run I’ve struggled, I’ve listened to music, I’ve listened to podcasts, I...

SandieF

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4, run 1 - Argh!

Off I go around my usual circuit, and the road is closed! I was surprised at how off-putting this was. I turned around and headed back towards town trying to...

Off I go around my usual circuit, and the road is closed! I was surprised at how...

telford_mike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 done!

Just completed W9R1! 4.88 KM at a 6:31 pace (min / km). Hoping I can get up to 5 KM by the end of the week. Shattered but feeling great!

Just completed W9R1! 4.88 KM at a 6:31 pace (min / km). Hoping I can get up to ...

Gigabit

•6 years ago

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I did it

C25K completed today, that was hard work but all done

kaz56

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK5R3 I Done It!!

That's right, I done it, wasn't pretty or fast but I ran for 20 minutes!! 😁😁 The 10 min marker seemed to be signal for my stitch to make an appearance and...

That's right, I done it, wasn't pretty or fast but I ran for 20 minutes!! 😁😁 ...

amya86

•6 years ago

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Second consolidation run

(Yes, I’m counting that hilly thing as the first one.) Slow start this morning - last but one day of leave and I’m making the most of lazing about first...

(Yes, I’m counting that hilly thing as the first one.) Slow start this morning ...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25K Success Story

Hi Guys I hope your running is going well and you are enjoying it. I just wanted to share with you all a little story of a group of non runners that have just...

Hi Guys I hope your running is going well and you are enjoying it. I just wanted...

Pete-D

•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2...

Well what a difference having a 2 day break makes. Also I only had one nightshift to do this weekend, so I was well rested. Felt stronger from the start of my...

Well what a difference having a 2 day break makes. Also I only had one nightshif...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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How long to recover from a sprained ankle!?

Hi Guys ... my first post since using this app. All going well, loving the slow feed in to full runs and the encouragement too. That really helps. All psyched...

Hi Guys ... my first post since using this app. All going well, loving the slow ...

RedSquirrel1266

•6 years ago

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Graduated 🏃‍♀️🎉😉😁

Thanks all for help & advice over these past running fun weeks 😉🏃🏃‍♀️ Appreciate it so much 😘 Looked online and seen this C25K medal 🥇 so yep I've gone...

Thanks all for help & advice over these past running fun weeks 😉🏃🏃‍♀️ Appreci...

Kar43

•6 years ago

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W2R3

Week 2 completed. I’m so happy we haven’t given up. I thought when we started we’d do a few runs and give up from lack of motivation but I for one am enjoying...

Week 2 completed. I’m so happy we haven’t given up. I thought when we started we...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Lifestyle Change in Maturity

I’m almost 62 and spent the past 20 years with little or no exercise. I weighed in at almost 21 stone....I know disgusting. Well that was 2 years ago I now...

I’m almost 62 and spent the past 20 years with little or no exercise. I weighed ...

Vaubow

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5

I've been doing the couch to 5k to lose weight and try to reverse diabetes type 2 I've lost 7lb so far I'm starting week 5 today I'm haveing trouble with one...

I've been doing the couch to 5k to lose weight and try to reverse diabetes type ...

Hogg931

•6 years ago

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Week 9 c25k but I'm new here.

I just want to say thank you to this forum who I anonymously used for advice over the past weeks. I'm finally nearing the end of my c25k journey but posts here...

I just want to say thank you to this forum who I anonymously used for advice ove...

Anggrrr

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 - 8 months post surgery

Yesterday was 8 months since I’d had major surgery and was in ICU being kept alive with machines. Yesterday I ran non stop for 25 mins!!! The program is...

Yesterday was 8 months since I’d had major surgery and was in ICU being kept ali...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Hot hot legs

Hi everyone, this is a “does anyone else get this question” lol I finished my run yest morning felt fine but by 6pm could feel my legs getting hot and stiff ,...

Hi everyone, this is a “does anyone else get this question” lol I finished my ru...

Dbbd

Graduate•6 years ago

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Am I even running?!

do both of your feet leave the floor momentarily when you run? I’ve been looking through posts on here and find them very encouraging, it’s really nice to...

do both of your feet leave the floor momentarily when you run? I’ve been lookin...

Uglybuddha

•6 years ago

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Weekly chatty chat 4th to the 10th of June 👍🏻

Hello everybody and welcome to Monday.... its a new day, a new week and a new opportunity to make some changes in our lives... Welcome to a new week!!!...

Hello everybody and welcome to Monday.... its a new day, a new week and a new op...

ju-ju-

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 3

I am still struggling with my breathing. On this run I felt extremely emotional that it wasn’t getting easier and really wondered why I was even bothering with...

I am still struggling with my breathing. On this run I felt extremely emotional ...

GemW

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Week 7 run 2

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Week 7/8 Change

Week 7 struggles

W1R2 So much lack of motivation but I did it!!!

Week 7 completed

Oh my goodness 10.9k!!

W7R3 - done but not a great run 😞

Knee pain / W2R2

Not quite ...

Re-started, and stuck on W7. Any tips?

W7R2 Done with Mr Charles Dickens

Week 4, run 1 - Argh!

Week 9 Run 1 done!

I did it

WK5R3 I Done It!!

Second consolidation run

C25K Success Story

Week 7 Run 2...

How long to recover from a sprained ankle!?

Graduated 🏃‍♀️🎉😉😁

W2R3

Lifestyle Change in Maturity

Week 5

Week 9 c25k but I'm new here.

Week 6 Run 3 - 8 months post surgery

Hot hot legs

Am I even running?!

Weekly chatty chat 4th to the 10th of June 👍🏻

Week 4 run 3

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