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Yay graduation run!! And very appropriate music...

I'm just back from my graduation run. I thought Sarah was testing me by withholding time markers but realised at the end I had accidentally paused her when I...

I'm just back from my graduation run. I thought Sarah was testing me by withhold...

SPrunning

Graduate•6 years ago

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We’ve done it 🌟

Graduated finally tonight 😁😁 me hubby and Snoop dog. And I’m feeling fantastically giddy 😁😁. This was my second attempt at c25k. I gave up in wk 6 last...

Graduated finally tonight 😁😁 me hubby and Snoop dog. And I’m feeling fantastic...

SandieB67

Graduate•6 years ago

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Mean dog walker

Hi, I graduated at the beginning of July but have struggled to get back into the swing of things since returning from holiday. I made myself get up early and...

Hi, I graduated at the beginning of July but have struggled to get back into th...

HL1982

•6 years ago

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How do you keep motivated after 5k?

Does anyone have tips how I can stay motivated after doing my 5k event? I ran Race for Life a week ago and had to walk a lot of it due to heat. Then I didn't...

Does anyone have tips how I can stay motivated after doing my 5k event? I ran Ra...

Ploddy_Ploddy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hi Everyone - newbie alert

Hi All Quick introduction. I started C25K just over five weeks ago and have been focussing on mid-foot running as I have had knee problems when I've tried heel...

Hi All Quick introduction. I started C25K just over five weeks ago and have been...

Slo_Mo

•6 years ago

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I'm going to keep it up this time!

56 yr old female. Ready to get myself fit..like I was in the old days . Not as easy as I thought it would be, but I'm determined.😁

56 yr old female. Ready to get myself fit..like I was in the old days . Not as e...

Riseandshine

Graduate•6 years ago

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My shins feel like they’re going to snap!

I’ve done three runs now but my shins hurt so much within 15 minutes of the work out, it feels like they’re going to snap and I struggle to walk. I try to...

I’ve done three runs now but my shins hurt so much within 15 minutes of the work...

Bab0208

•6 years ago

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W1R1 and puppy training

And so after a long long time, and even longer to decide .... Week 1 run 1 done!!!! Forced to stop a couple of times as traffic in the summer is a bit heavy,...

And so after a long long time, and even longer to decide .... Week 1 run 1 done!...

Pigivi

•6 years ago

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Rest days

I’ve just ran week 3 run 3, but worryingly I’ve got slower each run in week 3, and as a result I’m a bit worried about starting week 4. The programme...

I’ve just ran week 3 run 3, but worryingly I’ve got slower each run in week 3, a...

Dural85

•6 years ago

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W7 done but dreading Week 8

Well I've just managed to finish Week 7 run 3 but have to say it's the hardest one yet, when Jo said I had 5 mins left I wanted to cry. 😭 My legs felt like a...

Well I've just managed to finish Week 7 run 3 but have to say it's the hardest o...

Dougalucy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sore knees.

Hi I'm on week 8 and really enjoying my runs. However, the last couple of weeks one knee has been really sore. I looked up the symptoms and it all points to...

Hi I'm on week 8 and really enjoying my runs. However, the last couple of weeks...

Notgazelle

•6 years ago

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W8 first setback

Well twisted ankle at work today so gonna have to ice and rest it till Friday as per doctor . Makes me so mad 😠.

Well twisted ankle at work today so gonna have to ice and rest it till Friday as...

cheeseheads

•6 years ago

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Thanks

What a cracking lot you are, thanks for the support and words of encouragement. Keep on jogging 😂

What a cracking lot you are, thanks for the support and words of encouragement. ...

Mickroz1

•6 years ago

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Really annoyed...

Sarah cr***** out on me today, and I had to do my run by endomondo timer! Managed to do around 28 minutes finishing strongly, so I'm counting that as a run.

Sarah cr***** out on me today, and I had to do my run by endomondo timer! Manage...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anyone else have achey, tingly legs?

I'm at the end of week 6 and for about the last week I've suffered from almost constant achey legs coupled with a sensation of tingling. I like to get my runs...

I'm at the end of week 6 and for about the last week I've suffered from almost c...

Tajaroony

•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 2 still in morocco

Well i started brisk walk by the sea feeling very confident and as i progressed to the jogging part i made my way round the exquisite grounds of the hotel. I...

Well i started brisk walk by the sea feeling very confident and as i progressed ...

Judalee

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Thyroid problems

I am on week 8 and been really struggling for last two weeks. The enjoyment of the first few weeks has gone. I am wondering if this is because of being...

I am on week 8 and been really struggling for last two weeks. The enjoyment of ...

AKatieD

•6 years ago

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9th PG consolidation run

That’s it. My final consolidation run, so 30 mins x 9 runs postgraduation. Overall pleased. Knocked @1 minute of my km average and gone from @3.6km to 4km in...

That’s it. My final consolidation run, so 30 mins x 9 runs postgraduation. Overa...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9

First run of week 9 and just made it home before the heavens opened. Just short of 4km today and once I got past the first 5 minutes where I always feel like...

First run of week 9 and just made it home before the heavens opened. Just short ...

KN25

Graduate•6 years ago

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Can I move quicker?

Hi I am about to start week 5. But rather than follow the plan yesterday, I went running with a friend, who is a seasoned runner and ran the London marathon. I...

Hi I am about to start week 5. But rather than follow the plan yesterday, I went...

Firsttimerunner12

Graduate•6 years ago

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First smiley face run!

Week 5 run 1. I have never clicked on the smiley face on my app before a run. At best it has always been 😐. But I was feeling quite optimistic about this one....

Week 5 run 1. I have never clicked on the smiley face on my app before a run. At...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting better! Wk3R3 completed!

Remarkably I’m finding I’m really starting to enjoy running now. I’ve run further in the last three weeks than in the last thirty five years since I left...

Remarkably I’m finding I’m really starting to enjoy running now. I’ve run furthe...

Jezdb1

•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 3, now work on my pace or distance?

So I'm planing to complete run 3 for week 8 and I'm confident that week 9 is going to be pretty straightforward as I've cheated a little and have run 30+ min...

So I'm planing to complete run 3 for week 8 and I'm confident that week 9 is goi...

shakdang

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie

Just started today ☺looking forward to giving and getting support on the journey 🤸‍♀️. 1 run down 😃😃👍

Just started today ☺looking forward to giving and getting support on the journey...

Flutterbyheart94

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 .......Couldn't rest a day this time. NEEDED to run today. And I feel so much better for it.

Ok I think I'm getting addicted. Can't believe it's only week 3 and effectively 7 runs but I'm so into this I can't explain. It must be the endorphins...

Ok I think I'm getting addicted. Can't believe it's only week 3 and effectivel...

Tracew1

•6 years ago

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Going away on holidays 2 weeks and on week 3 run 1, should I have to start from week 1 again when I come back?

I’m going away to Spain for 2 weeks on Saturday and will be unable to run for the time we are there, should I have to restart all my progress or can I continue...

I’m going away to Spain for 2 weeks on Saturday and will be unable to run for th...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W7R1

Decided to do my run in the rain this morning and felt like my best run yet. My legs and breathing settled quickly and I felt good. I got carried away...

Decided to do my run in the rain this morning and felt like my best run yet. My ...

WelshMammy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting started again!

After just starting on w2 I had to stop my runs due to an injury, ligament tendons and general soft tissue damage in my ankle. I had a fracture and soft...

After just starting on w2 I had to stop my runs due to an injury, ligament tendo...

Nmcdade

•6 years ago

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W9R1 Done by default

Thought I'd do a 15-20 "keep my legs moving" on the treadmill before doing the full W9 when I get home from cruise, but ended up doing the full W9R1, so a full...

Thought I'd do a 15-20 "keep my legs moving" on the treadmill before doing the f...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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How to motivate post C25K

Dear all I did my graduation on 1st July . However, post that I am on and off .. no proper schedule of running. I read the post on what to do after C25K ....

Dear all I did my graduation on 1st July . However, post that I am on and off ...

Grimreaper

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Yay graduation run!! And very appropriate music...

We’ve done it 🌟

Mean dog walker

How do you keep motivated after 5k?

Hi Everyone - newbie alert

I'm going to keep it up this time!

My shins feel like they’re going to snap!

W1R1 and puppy training

Rest days

W7 done but dreading Week 8

Sore knees.

W8 first setback

Thanks

Really annoyed...

Anyone else have achey, tingly legs?

Week 4 run 2 still in morocco

Thyroid problems

9th PG consolidation run

Week 9

Can I move quicker?

First smiley face run!

Getting better! Wk3R3 completed!

Week 8 run 3, now work on my pace or distance?

Newbie

Week 3 run 1 .......Couldn't rest a day this time. NEEDED to run today. And I feel so much better for it.

Going away on holidays 2 weeks and on week 3 run 1, should I have to start from week 1 again when I come back?

W7R1

Getting started again!

W9R1 Done by default

How to motivate post C25K

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