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The Hubcap Diamond Star 4k

Apologies for ruining your breakfast with close-ups of bits of my anatomy. Exhibit A - mild jogger’s nipple and the counter-measures I’ve deployed today....

Apologies for ruining your breakfast with close-ups of bits of my anatomy. Exhib...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 -longer loop

I thought I should give the hill a rest and just do a few circuits on the flat, but my legs got bored and made me string a longer route together that took me...

I thought I should give the hill a rest and just do a few circuits on the flat, ...

MadDave

•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 done!

Ran a new route today and the 28 minutes run wasn’t bad at all I can feel myself getting fitter. Ran 4.10k hopefully by the end of week 9 I will teach 5k...

Ran a new route today and the 28 minutes run wasn’t bad at all I can feel myself...

Slem78

•6 years ago

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No Dobby or Talking Heads today- oh dear!! PG W1R3

Decided to challenge myself this morning and run ‘naked’ with no music or dog to keep me company. I’m doing an organised 5k on Sunday so thought I should...

Decided to challenge myself this morning and run ‘naked’ with no music or dog to...

Dizzysmum17

Graduate•6 years ago

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Worth getting out of bed for

Well, I surprised myself, not so much that I completed my graduation run but more that I actually enjoyed it! I had read that you have to be up really early to...

Well, I surprised myself, not so much that I completed my graduation run but mor...

ArthurJG

Graduate•6 years ago

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Earphone blues...

Good morning lovely runners! W2R3 for me. Can anyone recommend earphones that really don’t fall out of your ears? I have small ears and so far no luck!...

Good morning lovely runners! W2R3 for me. Can anyone recommend earphones that re...

happysmileydays

Graduate•6 years ago

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One more run now what lol

Hi guys I’m new but unfortunately I have only just joined my question is life after c25k as I’ve got quiet used to Laura now and I’m now on my last run which...

Hi guys I’m new but unfortunately I have only just joined my question is life af...

Kevolar

•6 years ago

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New shoes advice

I completed the programme a few weeks ago and though I haven't been the best at sticking to running three times a week (hot weather and a walking holiday don't...

I completed the programme a few weeks ago and though I haven't been the best at ...

RunningMabs

•6 years ago

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Wk9r3!!!!!

I've only gone and done it! Out at 6am this morning. So proud I've stuck to it and kept going, though I don't find running easy. Hope I can build on this...

I've only gone and done it! Out at 6am this morning. So proud I've stuck to it...

ParsleyB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Holidays interefering with Couchto5k

I'm off on holiday for 2 weeks in less than a fortnight and doubt I'll get any of my runs in while away. I've just completed W7R1 this morning and would like...

I'm off on holiday for 2 weeks in less than a fortnight and doubt I'll get any o...

lexiemcd

Graduate•6 years ago

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Last run of the Week

O my god I’ve nearly ran 5K. Ran at 5 am because it’s nice and cool. My body felt good so I thought let’s add a couple of minutes. 😊

O my god I’ve nearly ran 5K. Ran at 5 am because it’s nice and cool. My body fel...

Running59

•6 years ago

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Week one run two

done! Saturday i will complete week one. It took me a month. Hehe. But i am running and loving it so much!

done! Saturday i will complete week one. It took me a month. Hehe. But i am runn...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Things I wish I'd known/done/been bothered to find out before starting C25K

I have just done my 2nd PG run tonight and am doing them without MJ - just a running app and my music. I'm also slowing the pace down a little and have found...

I have just done my 2nd PG run tonight and am doing them without MJ - just a run...

PaulBrad

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

How do you mentally prepare for Week 5 Run 3? Really worried about it...

NG104

•6 years ago

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W1R2 completed

Done and dusted :) Needed a bit more will power then R1 but once out there, it was no problem. Achilles behaving itself, I'm glad to say. R3 probably on Sunday...

Done and dusted :) Needed a bit more will power then R1 but once out there, it w...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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Preparing for my graduation run

I had struggled with an injury last week and expected to be finished (so to speak) by now but was struck down by twinges in my right buttock so took 4 rest...

I had struggled with an injury last week and expected to be finished (so to spea...

Victoria1james

Graduate•6 years ago

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You can do it too....

Hello lovely C25k ‘ers....I’ve hopped back over to your side with this post...I’m sharing this photo with you just to show you that a year ago today I was...

Hello lovely C25k ‘ers....I’ve hopped back over to your side with this post...I’...

Mummycav

Administrator•6 years ago

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W8 D2 and ran with a friend

Who knew I could run, breathe and chat for 28 mins!! Not me!! Me and the 12 yo usually just plug into music and away we go but tonight we were joined by a...

Who knew I could run, breathe and chat for 28 mins!! Not me!! Me and the 12...

CKem

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Breathing while running

Hi All, 👋🏼 I’m new to this site ☺️ I have just finished my 2nd week of Couch To 5K and I’m really struggling with my breathing, I’m not sprinting more of a...

Hi All, 👋🏼 I’m new to this site ☺️ I have just finished my 2nd week of Couch ...

SC83

•6 years ago

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Does anyone else get the tingles?

I’ve started to notice that when I do longer runs I get this weird all over body tingling sensation... literal goosebumps on my arm... it’s almost euphoric....

I’ve started to notice that when I do longer runs I get this weird all over body...

Warb81

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2: I’m a bad bad boy

I did the second run of week two tonight and it was a stonker! Weather wasn’t too hot and I was in a good mood after getting a bunch of stressful work related...

I did the second run of week two tonight and it was a stonker! Weather wasn’t to...

Warb81

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W8 R1 Off Piste!

So far I have followed the plan to the letter, however tonight I felt good running (it was a bit cooler) so I went past the 14mins halfway mark and kept going...

So far I have followed the plan to the letter, however tonight I felt good runni...

WocknWoll

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Goodbye Week8 - 3 runs to go

Week 8 completed this evening, should’ve run last night but there was some random footy match on and beers in the fridge. Run2 of week 8 was a bit of a fight...

Week 8 completed this evening, should’ve run last night but there was some rando...

TheGoodWillOut

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2 done after nasty horsefly bite 😳

Very pleased to be back running after 11 whole days of pain and swollen foot. Could hardly weight-bear at first and then it just got worse! After lots of...

Very pleased to be back running after 11 whole days of pain and swollen foot. Co...

FunnyMummy1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk9 run 1

Stepped outside at 20.30 to take on run 1 of wk 9, perfect conditions. Carb loaded and hydrated i set out to complete 30 mins. Totally relaxed and enjoying the...

Stepped outside at 20.30 to take on run 1 of wk 9, perfect conditions. Carb load...

Issue5

•6 years ago

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Penultimate run W9 R2!!

Just back from Run 2 of Week 9 😊😊. Just one more run to go and that will be my 5k race on Sunday! Good luck to everyone graduating this weekend. I thinks...

Just back from Run 2 of Week 9 😊😊. Just one more run to go and that will be my...

BlondeAmbition72

Graduate•6 years ago

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I took the next step!

Hello lovely running folk, I was in two minds about whether to post this on here, but I wanted to encourage everyone, because I know how encouraging I found...

Hello lovely running folk, I was in two minds about whether to post this on here...

Hidden

•6 years ago

57 Replies

Tats

Is there a recognised c25k tat I can get? Did my first post grad run tonight. First time just out without my headphones focused on running up hill and was...

Is there a recognised c25k tat I can get? Did my first post grad run tonight. ...

Agaig

Graduate•6 years ago

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Meh.

Ugh. Gonna stick that run in a rucksack and forget about it! Was looking forward to going out but my head just wasn't in it - quite a lot on my mind and also...

Ugh. Gonna stick that run in a rucksack and forget about it! Was looking forwar...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

Sore knees!

Hi, week 3 newbie here. I am really enjoying running despite not having done it for about 30 years since school. It's not easy but I am doing it with my 10...

Hi, week 3 newbie here. I am really enjoying running despite not having done it ...

Job500

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

The Hubcap Diamond Star 4k

W8R2 -longer loop

Week 8 run 1 done!

No Dobby or Talking Heads today- oh dear!! PG W1R3

Worth getting out of bed for

Earphone blues...

One more run now what lol

New shoes advice

Wk9r3!!!!!

Holidays interefering with Couchto5k

Last run of the Week

Week one run two

Things I wish I'd known/done/been bothered to find out before starting C25K

Week 5 Run 3

W1R2 completed

Preparing for my graduation run

You can do it too....

W8 D2 and ran with a friend

Breathing while running

Does anyone else get the tingles?

W7R2: I’m a bad bad boy

W8 R1 Off Piste!

Goodbye Week8 - 3 runs to go

W6R2 done after nasty horsefly bite 😳

Wk9 run 1

Penultimate run W9 R2!!

I took the next step!

Tats

Meh.

Sore knees!

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