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Week3 run 2 🏃🏼‍♀️💦

It is what it is...Hot and sweaty but completed!! I felt like I could run for longer (I didn’t, I stuck to the session Like I’m supposed to 😇🤣) Looking...

It is what it is...Hot and sweaty but completed!! I felt like I could run for lo...

Catbee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hi all...

Been lurking for a while, so about time for me to say ‘hi’... Just completed W4R2 for the second time, as I’m repeating week 4 after a bit of a disaster on...

Been lurking for a while, so about time for me to say ‘hi’... Just completed W4...

Behr

Graduate•6 years ago

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PG W1R1

So I planned to stick rigidly to a few weeks of consolidation runs, but then got out there and felt great so cheated a teeny tiny bit and kept going for 33mins...

So I planned to stick rigidly to a few weeks of consolidation runs, but then got...

Fimoo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Well week 9 run 1 done

Went to the gym on Friday as I was feeling quite well recovered from the hike on the Saturday. Felt really good and managed the 30 minutes run no problem....

Went to the gym on Friday as I was feeling quite well recovered from the hike on...

Kat_Mc12

•6 years ago

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Weight loss

Has anyone seen a change in weight since starting this programme?

Beashton

•6 years ago

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Week 5 in the bag... but still fat

I’ve just finished Week 5 run 3 and feeling jolly pleased with myself. Given I was struggling to even run 60 seconds a few weeks ago, I’ve made massive...

I’ve just finished Week 5 run 3 and feeling jolly pleased with myself. Given I w...

EmmaHunneyball

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Starting running at 73 years of age

Started the C25K programme after hearing a discussion about it on the radio, I think it is great, just ready to start week 6 without missing out on a single...

Started the C25K programme after hearing a discussion about it on the radio, I t...

Len1945

•6 years ago

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Race for life 🏃‍♀️🍾🏃‍♀️

So am just about to start Wk9 and today ran 4 out of 5k in a race for life !! It was 32 degrees and I’m just ecstatic. For everyone who thinks they can’t do it...

So am just about to start Wk9 and today ran 4 out of 5k in a race for life !! It...

OKES

Graduate•6 years ago

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I said "Hey, babe. Take a walk on the wild side.”

A couple of days ago DeeRunning challenged me to do a naked (i.e. headphone free) run. I’ve never done one and frankly I’m a bit horrified by the idea....

A couple of days ago DeeRunning challenged me to do a naked (i.e. headphone free...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running after a 2 week break

I haven't been running in two weeks because of ache-y knees, but I have been doing exercises and my osteopath says its arthritic rather than soft tissue. So I...

I haven't been running in two weeks because of ache-y knees, but I have been doi...

Uppertolhurst

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6, Run 3. On fire!

Well... it’s 26 degrees C here in Amsterdam and I went out for my usual Sunday run while my kid is at his swimming lessons. Only this was my longest run to...

Well... it’s 26 degrees C here in Amsterdam and I went out for my usual Sunday r...

Warb81

Graduate•6 years ago

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Please be gentle chaps

I can’t find the post now but I read one this morning that caused me some disquiet. I had had some conversations with the OP that I hope were supportive. This...

I can’t find the post now but I read one this morning that caused me some disqui...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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First Post Graduation Run

Tomorrow will be my first post graduation run without Laura. I’m a little nervous, my first Day at big School. I intend to do 30 minute runs for the next...

Tomorrow will be my first post graduation run without Laura. I’m a little nervou...

Running59

•6 years ago

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Week 5

Well what can I say ! I wasn’t expecting to hear that there is 3 different sets during this phase. But my journey continues. My start weight this year was...

Well what can I say ! I wasn’t expecting to hear that there is 3 different sets ...

Dave82

•6 years ago

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Arthritic knees

I’m 59 and just completed w7r3 today managed to carry on running for 55 mins but my knees are now really giving me jip any ideas how to ease them I already use...

I’m 59 and just completed w7r3 today managed to carry on running for 55 mins but...

Bodysnatcher

•6 years ago

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Not quite a superhero... yet

Completed w8r2 in this heat! Very very proud of myself, despite my bright beetroot face. I was clearly struggling today, but the support of random strangers...

Completed w8r2 in this heat! Very very proud of myself, despite my bright beetro...

Elmz

•6 years ago

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Not quite a superhero... yet

Completed w8r2 in this heat! Very very proud of myself, despite my bright beetroot face. I was clearly struggling today, but the support of random strangers...

Completed w8r2 in this heat! Very very proud of myself, despite my bright beetro...

Elmz

•6 years ago

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Massive respect to anyone & everyone running in this heat

Especially those graduating. You are all heroes in my mind. I didn’t even venture to the gym today. I did an interval run on Friday & just felt ill for the...

Especially those graduating. You are all heroes in my mind. I didn’t even ventur...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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2 runs post graduation and I'm passed 5k! Plus new shorts!

Post graduation run 1 was nearly a disaster of a 30 min run when I inhaled a bug. It was too hot, too fast and not much fun. But it was a 30 min run! Having...

Post graduation run 1 was nearly a disaster of a 30 min run when I inhaled a bug...

Wanna-Be

Graduate•6 years ago

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Try not to run too fast!

Completed week 9 run 2 this morning so only one to go! Can't quite believe I am at this point😨 but I am and it was quite a nice run this morning apart from...

Completed week 9 run 2 this morning so only one to go! Can't quite believe I am ...

Teddly22

Graduate•6 years ago

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A day late but I did it

Today I completed my W9R3 & I feel amazing have been struggling with the heat & my other half having a heart attack & trying to stop smoking at the same time...

Today I completed my W9R3 & I feel amazing have been struggling with the heat & ...

MissTwiggy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just got stopped by new local gym staff

They were trying to sign up new clients. Proudly told them that I could see no point in paying to join their gym when I can enjoy running and cycling in our...

They were trying to sign up new clients. Proudly told them that I could see no p...

CKem

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 Completed

Just completed W9 R3 and feel great, listend to some great Afro beats while running. So 9 week journey C25K completed now the journey is to stay fit for life...

Just completed W9 R3 and feel great, listend to some great Afro beats while runn...

Cash2

Graduate•6 years ago

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Restart ?

I completed the programme a few weeks ago, managed to do three 30 mins runs a week for a couple of weeks, then went on holiday to Sorrento, took my running...

I completed the programme a few weeks ago, managed to do three 30 mins runs a we...

Dawnie16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Treadmill vs Outside...verdict!

OMG! I have not been on the treadmill (bought it about 18 mins ago) since I started this programme. However, today I thought given the heat it would be easier...

OMG! I have not been on the treadmill (bought it about 18 mins ago) since I star...

Saartjie

Graduate•6 years ago

37 Replies

Just finished W2 R3😄

I am pleased to have kept up the motivation - thanks for the encouragement. Now wondering if I should invest in running shoes and a gait analysis. I already...

I am pleased to have kept up the motivation - thanks for the encouragement. Now...

158pwr

•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 2- hot hot hot

Found this really difficult today even though I’d run for 20 mins the week before with relative ease. Makes me wonder if I’ll be able to step up to 25 mins....

Found this really difficult today even though I’d run for 20 mins the week befor...

A-n-d-r-e-a

•6 years ago

7 Replies

End of the road

I completed week 4 on Friday morning. I was feeling good and looking forward to the challenges of week 5. People had started to compliment me on losing a bit...

I completed week 4 on Friday morning. I was feeling good and looking forward to ...

the_knack

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Loving the app

Am on my second week only now and I l9ve the app it's great and I find d after the run I still have loads of energy left. Some9ne t9ls me once your arms are...

Am on my second week only now and I l9ve the app it's great and I find d after t...

dolcie06

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 Run 3

Really, really struggled today. The heat is awful to run in and I can’t get motivated. But I did it - just!

Really, really struggled today. The heat is awful to run in and I can’t get moti...

NeverRunB4

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Week3 run 2 🏃🏼‍♀️💦

Hi all...

PG W1R1

Well week 9 run 1 done

Weight loss

Week 5 in the bag... but still fat

Starting running at 73 years of age

Race for life 🏃‍♀️🍾🏃‍♀️

I said "Hey, babe. Take a walk on the wild side.”

Running after a 2 week break

Week 6, Run 3. On fire!

Please be gentle chaps

First Post Graduation Run

Week 5

Arthritic knees

Not quite a superhero... yet

Not quite a superhero... yet

Massive respect to anyone & everyone running in this heat

2 runs post graduation and I'm passed 5k! Plus new shorts!

Try not to run too fast!

A day late but I did it

Just got stopped by new local gym staff

Week 9 run 3 Completed

Restart ?

Treadmill vs Outside...verdict!

Just finished W2 R3😄

Week 6 run 2- hot hot hot

End of the road

Loving the app

Week 8 Run 3

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