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W9r3 🎓

Just wanted to say thank you to the members out there. That have gave me support during this app. On my final day I have to share. I've been aiming for the 5k...

Just wanted to say thank you to the members out there. That have gave me support...

Suzi73

Graduate•6 years ago

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Oh such a perfect day!

That's it folks I am a graduate and feel so bloody pleased with myself! It was almost perfect conditions out there for the final run. After the heat we've been...

That's it folks I am a graduate and feel so bloody pleased with myself! It was a...

Teddly22

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8

Hi I’m just wondering how far people are going when they are doing the 28 minutes run? Last week in 25 mins I ran dead on 2 miles yet on Monday running the...

Hi I’m just wondering how far people are going when they are doing the 28 minute...

Pjb1976

•6 years ago

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W8

Hi I’m just wondering how far people are going when they are doing the 28 minutes run? Last week in 15 mins I ran dead on 2 miles yet on Monday running the...

Hi I’m just wondering how far people are going when they are doing the 28 minute...

Pjb1976

•6 years ago

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This is my life now

The other half thinks I'm going through a phase, he thinks once the weather starts to get cold or wet, then I'll give in. Well I can honestly say 'Not. A....

The other half thinks I'm going through a phase, he thinks once the weather star...

Little-runner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Legs of lead 😢

I went out this morning to do my first wk9 run and it’s the first one that I had to stop. My legs were so heavy and everything ached. I managed 10 min run and...

I went out this morning to do my first wk9 run and it’s the first one that I had...

OKES

Graduate•6 years ago

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What about 10K now?

Hi Guys, is there a programme to follow like the C25k, a follow on like C210k, I need the likes of Laura to urge me on. Any advice please if such a programme...

Hi Guys, is there a programme to follow like the C25k, a follow on like C210k, I...

Agelesslass

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 completed !!

Graduated today morning . Running 30 minutes non-stop is achieved , now next target is to complete 5K .

Graduated today morning . Running 30 minutes non-stop is achieved , now next tar...

Kandarp_shah

•6 years ago

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W6R1

Didn't find this too bad, but legs ache a bit today. Question: what do people eat/drink before a run, particularly if you're a morning runner? My routine is a...

Didn't find this too bad, but legs ache a bit today. Question: what do people ea...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 done ✅✅✅

Really feeling good after today’s 25 minutes run, decision to run a flat route this morning helped. I put the Strava app on my phone & was very happy with the...

Really feeling good after today’s 25 minutes run, decision to run a flat route t...

Crib

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 - 1 more to go

Well yesterdays run was more R.E.M.'s "End of the world as we know it" than James Brown's "I feel good" but i made it - one more to go. And by one more to go...

Well yesterdays run was more R.E.M.'s "End of the world as we know it" than Jam...

McHaggis

Graduate•6 years ago

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Burst of happiness

I was always sceptical of the runners high. But I only just finished run 1 week 3 moving up the 3 minute runs and daresay after the first 3 minute run I felt...

I was always sceptical of the runners high. But I only just finished run 1 week ...

Debochka

•6 years ago

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W9R1 New mind, new life! Reaching for what is in front of me. It’s possible! 😁

Well that was absolutely amazing! I’ve come to terms that I’m just a faffer in the mornings. Nothing’s changed, so it’s nothing to do with running. 😂 Still, I...

Well that was absolutely amazing! I’ve come to terms that I’m just a faffer in t...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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Well I’ve started at last first run was Sunday hard getting going but felt very good afterwards 😊

Hello community 👋

snailface

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1- need a kick up the proverbial...

I did the first 3 weeks all in the 3 weeks and really enjoyed far more than I thought- but for some reason I can’t seem to motivate myself to get out and start...

I did the first 3 weeks all in the 3 weeks and really enjoyed far more than I th...

Choufleurie

•6 years ago

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W4R1- need a kick up the proverbial...

I did the first 3 weeks all in the 3 weeks and really enjoyed far more than I thought- but for some reason I can’t seem to motivate myself to get out and start...

I did the first 3 weeks all in the 3 weeks and really enjoyed far more than I th...

Choufleurie

•6 years ago

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Wk7 think that's it.

I have been doing c25k for about 11 weeks and made it to wk7. Was sooooo chuffed at end of week 6 but r1 of wk7 was really bad. Then had some knee pain. I...

I have been doing c25k for about 11 weeks and made it to wk7. Was sooooo chuffed...

Sarahcomb

•6 years ago

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The “No matter what you say” 5k

Another run. Another 5k. I gave my head a bit of a wobble over the weekend and recognised that I’m holding myself back by doing mainly 4k runs. Call it “an...

Another run. Another 5k. I gave my head a bit of a wobble over the weekend and...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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One cold hand

Hi all New to the forum but have just completed W7R3 and feeling great, although I'm only doing just over 3k, so don't feel optimistic about hitting 5k in two...

Hi all New to the forum but have just completed W7R3 and feeling great, although...

Zutter

Graduate•6 years ago

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What’s happened to me?

So sleeping is my favourite thing to do usually, but today I got up an hr earlier than I officially have to, to get an early run in. I think I’ve got the bug...

So sleeping is my favourite thing to do usually, but today I got up an hr earlie...

Mellyc83

Graduate•6 years ago

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Who was it who posted about the sweaty betty sale recently? - you’re responsible for this...

Neon orange alarming the wildlife on my early morning run - but never has a brand name been so apt - dripping this morning!

Neon orange alarming the wildlife on my early morning run - but never has a bran...

Pippayoungart

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3 - Running gods are close

Hello family, Sorry for late up-date. I did the run yesterday, but was too late to write straight afterwards and later... Well later life happened. I did...

Hello family, Sorry for late up-date. I did the run yesterday, but was too late ...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated

Done it so pleased👍feeling elated ! also very apprehensive I know next 3 weeks are repeating w9 then what?

Done it so pleased👍feeling elated ! also very apprehensive I know next 3 weeks ...

Fernshome

•6 years ago

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Iphone 6 arm holders

Hello all, at the moment ive been running with a gillet for the pocket to hold my phone, now im nearly at w9r3, its time to buy a holder, any suggestions? Ps...

Hello all, at the moment ive been running with a gillet for the pocket to hold m...

Lylagrace

Graduate•6 years ago

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5.3 in the bag

Just back from 5.40am 20 minute run, after 10 day gap for holiday. I finally did it. Nothing can stop me now.

Just back from 5.40am 20 minute run, after 10 day gap for holiday. I finally did...

CliveWoolley

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bye bye week 6!

So, after the shift from hell and a 2k walk home, i headed to the gym last night to attempt W6 R3 - and i did it! The knee held up well and I'm onto W7! The...

So, after the shift from hell and a 2k walk home, i headed to the gym last night...

Boo43

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8, run 1

Starting my first 28 minute run tonight! How's everyone doing!? Couch to 5K nearly complete for me and I can't quite believe it!

Starting my first 28 minute run tonight! How's everyone doing!? Couch to 5K near...

Sarahsnail

•6 years ago

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Wrecked

I decided to download the squats app which is a lame version of this app. Anyway I did my first days 18 squats on my off c5k day yesterday. Today I completed...

I decided to download the squats app which is a lame version of this app. Anyway...

Kashy

•6 years ago

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Graduation Trainers & first running 5k

Evening all - today I was redefining knackered (like a few of us recently!) But it was a “chilly” 20 degrees so I had to go out!! (Sorry doctor, the endorphins...

Evening all - today I was redefining knackered (like a few of us recently!) But ...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•6 years ago

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Fitness and weight loss

Hi I started C25K with a friend and we have done really well at getting out 3 times a week despite the heat in recent weeks. We have started week 5 now and...

Hi I started C25K with a friend and we have done really well at getting out 3 ti...

M155mel

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

W9r3 🎓

Oh such a perfect day!

W8

W8

This is my life now

Legs of lead 😢

What about 10K now?

Week 9 Run 3 completed !!

W6R1

W6R3 done ✅✅✅

W9R2 - 1 more to go

Burst of happiness

W9R1 New mind, new life! Reaching for what is in front of me. It’s possible! 😁

Well I’ve started at last first run was Sunday hard getting going but felt very good afterwards 😊

W4R1- need a kick up the proverbial...

W4R1- need a kick up the proverbial...

Wk7 think that's it.

The “No matter what you say” 5k

One cold hand

What’s happened to me?

Who was it who posted about the sweaty betty sale recently? - you’re responsible for this...

W2R3 - Running gods are close

Graduated

Iphone 6 arm holders

5.3 in the bag

Bye bye week 6!

Week 8, run 1

Wrecked

Graduation Trainers & first running 5k

Fitness and weight loss

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