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Hi. I am just start week 8 first run. So proud as I was so jealous looking at people running at the gym, on the street or for my brother who did half marathon....

Hi. I am just start week 8 first run. So proud as I was so jealous looking at pe...

Swartois_75

Graduate•6 years ago

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The Treadmill . . . . . A very different experience!

This week I find myself working in north Wales. Like a lot of places I have to visit for work, they are very picturesque places to be. Unfortunately, many...

This week I find myself working in north Wales. Like a lot of places I have to...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

Wow that was hard going from a 20 min run to a 25 min run. So wanted to give up but my hubby kept me going. Ran with a stitch for the last 2-3 mins that was...

Wow that was hard going from a 20 min run to a 25 min run. So wanted to give up ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Well that was not the plan!

I decided to try the intermediate run at the love running group tonight. I definitely chose the wrong evening to step it up! It was the longest intermediate...

I decided to try the intermediate run at the love running group tonight. I defin...

Wanna-Be

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3

Week 3 - run 1 done! harder than I thought it would be, a little bit anxious about the next one - But planning to get some happy music to listen to on...

Week 3 - run 1 done! harder than I thought it would be, a little bit anxious ab...

Biscuit27

•6 years ago

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W3R1

So I have just done my first run of week 3, found running for 3 minutes hard and it has really knocked my confidence. Dreading my next run ☹

So I have just done my first run of week 3, found running for 3 minutes hard and...

Lammy82

•6 years ago

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Pleased as Punch 😀

Ran 5.5k (my furthest ever) and took eighty seconds off my two day old 5k PB at the same time. OK PBs aren’t that hard when it’s only the third time in my life...

Ran 5.5k (my furthest ever) and took eighty seconds off my two day old 5k PB at ...

ArthurJG

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 🎉🎊

On 27 May I went out at around 10am and did W1R1. On 24 July, I went out at around 11am and did W9R3. I’d decided beforehand that I was going to do 5k. It...

On 27 May I went out at around 10am and did W1R1. On 24 July, I went out at aro...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

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Stiff neck

I’ve noticed after a run the next morning I have a stiff neck , is this normal ?

I’ve noticed after a run the next morning I have a stiff neck , is this normal ?...

Dave82

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Day 1 week 1

Well I have just finished my first run and feel really chuffed- it really helps doing the walking in between. Rest day tomorrow then back to it on Thursday 😀

Well I have just finished my first run and feel really chuffed- it really helps ...

Tuckedaway

•6 years ago

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Wow It's hot out there

Just did my run no excuses lol it was fun. I feel like I did bikram yoga lol

Cazza40

•6 years ago

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Thanks everyone I’m back

After a rollercoaster few weeks post grad - lots of lessons learned about trying to push ahead too far too fast I am thrilled to report I’ve returned to Jo...

After a rollercoaster few weeks post grad - lots of lessons learned about trying...

KazH01

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1

Yesterday I’ve Tried to run in the evening after work. Very tired and was with my daughter . Unfortunately I couldn’t run for the full 25 minutes. Should I do...

Yesterday I’ve Tried to run in the evening after work. Very tired and was with m...

Kajen143

•6 years ago

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Noticing a difference

W4d1 - mind over matter today. I’m well chuffed. That is all haha

BeckyJane7003

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 2 fab!

Made a point of having a days break and I'll be honest had a bit of a mad night last night so woke up tired as anything. But after my first 90secs I felt ok...

Made a point of having a days break and I'll be honest had a bit of a mad night ...

Tracew1

•6 years ago

1 Reply

“Out there, don’t care!” Running! 🏃🏾‍♀️😁

Hello Runners It’s my Guernsey day today and I was out for 7am to do my run. No gremlins, no pressure! Put on my new shorts and I was happy to get out the door...

Hello Runners It’s my Guernsey day today and I was out for 7am to do my run. No ...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1: 25 minutes and a hill

Set off early this morning to avoid the heat but had to change my route at the last minute. As I got to the edge of the wooded area that is usually part of my...

Set off early this morning to avoid the heat but had to change my route at the l...

Beanjo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post-grad week 2 run 2. My first 5k.

Decided to try for 5k today. Started at a place called Stechelberg at the end of the valley. It's warm, but despite a rather boozy barbecue party last night I...

Decided to try for 5k today. Started at a place called Stechelberg at the end of...

telford_mike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Walking 🚶🏻‍♀️

Went for a walk with a friend today as still not sure my back can cope with a run. Walked about 3.5 miles. Really missing running though and hope I can get...

Went for a walk with a friend today as still not sure my back can cope with a ru...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3! Well who’da thunk it!

I know it’s a cliche but if someone would have told me I’d be running for 20 mins non-stop 5 weeks ago I just wouldn’t have believed them! Woke Up at 4:45 &...

I know it’s a cliche but if someone would have told me I’d be running for 20 min...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Ill, 11 days off (up to W9, R2)

Hey everyone! So I was doing so well with the programme, completing W9R1 just before I did the British 10K last Sunday (15/7/18). I was exceptionally busy the...

Hey everyone! So I was doing so well with the programme, completing W9R1 just be...

nickye89

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tried to move up to W8 R1

It did not happen ; more like a 25 min run with a walk in the middle . I only did 25 mins oncelast week; so i was being optimistic . Will stay on W7R3 until...

It did not happen ; more like a 25 min run with a walk in the middle . I only di...

51firstrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Final run

Final run done today cannot believe I have done this ! Feeling good onto the next did run full 5k but nearly as 4 km varies every tine I run with a walk...

Final run done today cannot believe I have done this ! Feeling good onto the ne...

Robert128

•6 years ago

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I've only gone and done it!! 😄

Yesterday was the final run of the program and the heat made it a tough one. I was in the peak district for a long weekend and ran along the Transpennine...

Yesterday was the final run of the program and the heat made it a tough one. I w...

Little-runner

Graduate•6 years ago

21 Replies

A lack of motivation

So I was blessed to bring 2 beautiful babies into the world 7 months ago... And I believe I am a great mum. I stick yo routine for them... but when it comes to...

So I was blessed to bring 2 beautiful babies into the world 7 months ago... And ...

SAgirl92

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Graduation 👍💞

I'm super pleased with myself for finally completing C25K. This has been an epic journey which has seen me completing week 5 twice and weeks 6 & 7 three times...

I'm super pleased with myself for finally completing C25K. This has been an epic...

Kim196

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Amazed myself this morning... 😀

After spending 2 days worrying about week 4 and the two 5 min runs I’m so proud of myself that I managed to complete W4R1. I really didn’t think I stood a...

After spending 2 days worrying about week 4 and the two 5 min runs I’m so proud ...

LadyBeer

Graduate•6 years ago

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How can I stop giving a c@@p about what people have to say?

I'm new here, so I really hope I'm doing this whole post thing right. As a big person I am always terrified of other peoples opinions, so scared to the point...

I'm new here, so I really hope I'm doing this whole post thing right. As a big p...

Scared_Girl

•6 years ago

41 Replies

Going on Holiday to Spain- HOW do I run??!

So next week, I'm going to Spain for 2 weeks. I've completed the first 2 weeks of C25K, but how do you run on holiday??. It'll be wayyy too hot to run where...

So next week, I'm going to Spain for 2 weeks. I've completed the first 2 weeks o...

sunny_runner127

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Week 9 Run 3 😁

Phew – I’ve actually done it and am feeling very chuffed. As per my profile, my goal was to get fit enough to leap up several flights of stairs like a gazelle...

Phew – I’ve actually done it and am feeling very chuffed. As per my profile, my...

madaboutsaffron

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

5k?

The Treadmill . . . . . A very different experience!

Week 7 Run 1

Well that was not the plan!

Week 3

W3R1

Pleased as Punch 😀

W9R3 🎉🎊

Stiff neck

Day 1 week 1

Wow It's hot out there

Thanks everyone I’m back

W7R1

Noticing a difference

Week 2 run 2 fab!

“Out there, don’t care!” Running! 🏃🏾‍♀️😁

W7R1: 25 minutes and a hill

Post-grad week 2 run 2. My first 5k.

Walking 🚶🏻‍♀️

W5R3! Well who’da thunk it!

Ill, 11 days off (up to W9, R2)

Tried to move up to W8 R1

Final run

I've only gone and done it!! 😄

A lack of motivation

Graduation 👍💞

Amazed myself this morning... 😀

How can I stop giving a c@@p about what people have to say?

Going on Holiday to Spain- HOW do I run??!

Week 9 Run 3 😁

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