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W5r3 completed 😆

Morning everyone. After checking out a lot of posts for the above run, I was inspired and keen to go. So this morning I completed this milestone and feel...

Morning everyone. After checking out a lot of posts for the above run, I was in...

LvZ18

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1

OMG! I thought I would have to repeat week 4 instead of progressing to week 5! First run of week 5 smashed!!!!!

OMG! I thought I would have to repeat week 4 instead of progressing to week 5! F...

Run_Forest

•6 years ago

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Wk1R3 completed!

Just completed week 1 and I am starting to enjoy it! Need to plan out my routes better but am really pleased I am sticking with it.

Just completed week 1 and I am starting to enjoy it! Need to plan out my routes ...

Joules48

•6 years ago

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What's the low down on trainers ?

Hi Am currently doing week 5 and realising the cheapie trainers I bought, in case I gave up after 1 run are absolutely rubbish, I am getting foot cramps after...

Hi Am currently doing week 5 and realising the cheapie trainers I bought, in ca...

Mjay1402

•6 years ago

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W11r1

Signed up for ParkRun! Never in my wildest dreams did I think this possible 🏃‍♀️🎉

Signed up for ParkRun! Never in my wildest dreams did I think this possible 🏃‍♀...

KazH01

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting fit before the big move!

I’m moving to Australia in 85 days (not that I’m counting) and since they’re all big on the active outdoor lifestyles I’ve decided to get myself in about C25K!...

I’m moving to Australia in 85 days (not that I’m counting) and since they’re all...

Millsynx

•6 years ago

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First post grad run tonight!

Well after the euphoria of graduating on Saturday thought it would be easy going out tonight! Wrong!! I missed hearing Jo's encouraging patter in my ear!...

Well after the euphoria of graduating on Saturday thought it would be easy going...

ch3lsea007

•6 years ago

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Hurrah for a good run!

Hey guys 👋 Had a lovely run this evening it’s definitely easier now it’s not so hot! 🌞 For the first time in ages I didn’t have to walk and I could have...

Hey guys 👋 Had a lovely run this evening it’s definitely easier now it’s not ...

Susietirzah78

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1

After the euphoria of having got through W1, reality hit me in the face. I completed it but I had to muster all my willpower to get through it. Very happy I...

After the euphoria of having got through W1, reality hit me in the face. I compl...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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Didn’t think I’d do it 😁

It was a bit too hot so it was very slow. But I did it 👍🏼

LisaWiz

•6 years ago

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When to tone?

I am on week 2 of coach to 5k for weight loss. When is best to start toning and doing ab workouts? Should this be done on the days I'm not running? Thanks in...

I am on week 2 of coach to 5k for weight loss. When is best to start toning and ...

Jazb123

•6 years ago

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1st post graduate run

So my first post graduate run was my first ever 5k race and... I did it! I was only running about 4k in 30 minutes in my last run with Laura, and it took me...

So my first post graduate run was my first ever 5k race and... I did it! I was o...

ClarePF

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3 Done

...but I’m going to repeat the whole week. Didn’t enjoy tonight’s run one single bit ☹️. Really struggled to catch my breath at times to the point I was on...

...but I’m going to repeat the whole week. Didn’t enjoy tonight’s run one single...

AllyS

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation time

Wk9 r3 done. Graduation time at last. Felt good on the run and upped my pace a bit so managed a full 4K. Can’t quite believe that I’m just 9wks I’ve gone from...

Wk9 r3 done. Graduation time at last. Felt good on the run and upped my pace a b...

chrisallen76

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anyone experience the C25K app...

Anyone experience the C25K app skipping and losing 5 mins off your run??

11_Annie

•6 years ago

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First run

Completed my first run tonight. Feel so good that I stuck to it and look forward to my next run. I can tell My body is still recovering from my illness at...

Completed my first run tonight. Feel so good that I stuck to it and look forward...

Marko5

•6 years ago

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Slow and steady wins...

W4 r1.... A day at West Midland Safari park with my Year 4’s. Fab day (no panthers) but lots to see! Exhausting all the same being in charge of 23 young...

W4 r1.... A day at West Midland Safari park with my Year 4’s. Fab day (no panth...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie alert

Just started week two and looking for tips as also doing huel to lose weight. Feeling good.

Just started week two and looking for tips as also doing huel to lose weight. Fe...

Tarquin1979

•6 years ago

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Hello every one !

Hello all I have been using the C25k app for a few weeks now and loving it. A lot more than I though I would to be honest, I look forward to my evening run....

Hello all I have been using the C25k app for a few weeks now and loving it. A lo...

Dg_w

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back pain

After the success of my inflatable 5k run on Saturday I now can’t run. Was supposed to be starting W7. I got up Monday with the intention of cleaning,...

After the success of my inflatable 5k run on Saturday I now can’t run. Was suppo...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Shin splints!

Hi all, I'm new to couch to 5k and have just completed week one. I do all my running on the treadmill and get terrible pain in my shins 😫 I have brand new...

Hi all, I'm new to couch to 5k and have just completed week one. I do all my run...

Bkfb

•6 years ago

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CT5K

Just completed Week 9 run 2. Can I ask what next after I have finished? Any tips please

Just completed Week 9 run 2. Can I ask what next after I have finished? Any tips...

Tracyml

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 Done

That seemed hard but I don’t generally run in the evenings! Did it though deffo on the way to week 9 and strapped my knee so that felt better! I think I’m the...

That seemed hard but I don’t generally run in the evenings! Did it though deffo ...

MandiV

•6 years ago

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W6 R1

Didn’t expect that to be so tough after the relatively comfortable 20 min run in W5. Dont know if it was the intervals that made it gruelling. My calves were...

Didn’t expect that to be so tough after the relatively comfortable 20 min run in...

LdeP

•6 years ago

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Just completed week 2

Wasn't feeling great today and thought about not doing the run today. Glad I did do it. Found it hard as I wasn't on form but was so pleased to have finished...

Wasn't feeling great today and thought about not doing the run today. Glad I did...

Unfitbuthopeful

•6 years ago

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The reason I started this

The reason I started C25K is simple, I started because of my dad! Just over a year ago our families world was totally turned upside down. My dad, at 57 years...

The reason I started C25K is simple, I started because of my dad! Just over a ...

Mrs_Gibson5k

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 how did that happen

App: run for 8 minuets. Me: no I am going for a pizza. Son: run and then we can get a pizza. How the hell did I manage to run 8 Mins x 2. Ran past two people...

App: run for 8 minuets. Me: no I am going for a pizza. Son: run and then we can ...

Core16

•6 years ago

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Hills, as far as the eye can see!

Newbie poster but I’m just about to start week 4 :) Hi! Just wondering whether any of you have any tips on how to run the longer times when your only option is...

Newbie poster but I’m just about to start week 4 :) Hi! Just wondering whether a...

katjo

•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K - sore heel

Awful pain down the back of my heel. Have had to stop running for over a week now. How long until I can start again? Feeling disappointed.

Awful pain down the back of my heel. Have had to stop running for over a week no...

cawmjw

•6 years ago

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Wk 4 Done

Finished W4R3 feeling pretty good! 😃 Roll on W5! 😬 To all those who said I shouldn’t worry about having 2 days off together......you were right!!

Finished W4R3 feeling pretty good! 😃 Roll on W5! 😬 To all those who said I sho...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

W5r3 completed 😆

W5R1

Wk1R3 completed!

What's the low down on trainers ?

W11r1

Getting fit before the big move!

First post grad run tonight!

Hurrah for a good run!

W2R1

Didn’t think I’d do it 😁

When to tone?

1st post graduate run

W8R3 Done

Graduation time

Anyone experience the C25K app...

First run

Slow and steady wins...

Newbie alert

Hello every one !

Back pain

Shin splints!

CT5K

Week 6 Run 1 Done

W6 R1

Just completed week 2

The reason I started this

W5R2 how did that happen

Hills, as far as the eye can see!

Couch to 5K - sore heel

Wk 4 Done

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