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Week 8 r1 plus some

I have so far completed the programme slowly on a treadmill. Being a single parent with limitedchild care makes running outside hard. Yesterday my kind and...

I have so far completed the programme slowly on a treadmill. Being a single pare...

Jem29314

•6 years ago

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Runners Knee anyone?😭

I did W6R3 last Wednesday and was elated afterwards, although, after a fair bit of googling (I know it’s a bad idea 🤦🏼‍♀️), it feels like I may have runners...

I did W6R3 last Wednesday and was elated afterwards, although, after a fair bit ...

Earlyrunner

•6 years ago

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5 K Baby !!!!!!

W8R1 and 5.3 K ran. As the programme is couch to 5 K can I have my graduation medal now please 😁😁😁😁😁😉😉😉. Of course I am joking. That run was tough.

W8R1 and 5.3 K ran. As the programme is couch to 5 K can I have my graduation me...

Pete1w

Graduate•6 years ago

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Come on

Just psyching myself up. First run in nearly a week. Headphones won’t synch

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it!!

Graduation run completed and, in comparison to W9 R1 & R2 when I had a cold and legs like lead, I actually enjoyed it too! Hurrah!

Graduation run completed and, in comparison to W9 R1 & R2 when I had a cold and ...

lbarette

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Hi everyone.. so I finally started week 3 after running week 1 and 2 since June due to leg injuries each time. Never felt like giving up so much. That 5...

Hi everyone.. so I finally started week 3 after running week 1 and 2 since June ...

Jaksmam

•6 years ago

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Finally hit 5k!

So, 4 weeks after graduation I have been building up from 3k to 5k and finally hit it over the weekend... Twice! 36 mins so room for improvement but so...

So, 4 weeks after graduation I have been building up from 3k to 5k and finally h...

zog3

Graduate•6 years ago

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First attempt at the Stamina podcast

I graduated a few weeks ago but still hadn't reached that beautiful 5km goal so downloaded the 5k+ podcasts and decided that my speed is the thing that is...

I graduated a few weeks ago but still hadn't reached that beautiful 5km goal so ...

SlowyMcSlowlegs

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2

After a busy bank holiday weekend it was a challenge just getting out of bed this morning, but I did it. Got out and did W4R2 and actually found my thoughts...

After a busy bank holiday weekend it was a challenge just getting out of bed thi...

musicalpolarbear

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run after graduating!

I purchased some new trainers and new leggings (which are very tight, but that’s ok keeps my wobbly bits in order!) and off I went out, feeling very nervous as...

I purchased some new trainers and new leggings (which are very tight, but that’s...

Kazzi49

•6 years ago

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W8R1 done

Back home, just finished W8R1 (yay!) Pretty knackered though. Legs tired. Rest, shower, breakfast, work - no more early-morning breadmaking 😕. Have a good...

Back home, just finished W8R1 (yay!) Pretty knackered though. Legs tired. Rest...

Languid_Lil

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pins and needles in foot

Hi guys, I've just joined on here and have just done w3r1. I also tried a parkrun on Saturday (after checking I could walk most of it! I finished third from...

Hi guys, I've just joined on here and have just done w3r1. I also tried a parkru...

Ewilki

•6 years ago

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OMFG

It says graduate after my name.....because I am....I did it.... you WILL too if you stick with the programme!!!!

It says graduate after my name.....because I am....I did it.... you WILL too if ...

MandiV

•6 years ago

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W2R1: is it normal to need to have a chesty cough after running?

Got to end! Treated myself to a cheeky ice cream. Although, will try to avoid getting into the habit of that. I was little nervous about my first step...

Got to end! Treated myself to a cheeky ice cream. Although, will try to avoid ge...

bluepanda

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1..ooof, pesky one isn't it?

Managed it.. Took 2 pups now I've got my running belt. Poo bags and phone in the pocket; Sarah on full volume and mapmyrun started. Wife's MP3 player clipped...

Managed it.. Took 2 pups now I've got my running belt. Poo bags and phone in the...

RhianCos

•6 years ago

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Week 1

Keeping track of how Week 1 goes! Sat 25 Aug - did Wk1R1. Managed 3 of the 8 runs (see previous post. I was quite achey across the top of my back the next...

Keeping track of how Week 1 goes! Sat 25 Aug - did Wk1R1. Managed 3 of the 8 ru...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Newbie to all this

Just thought I'd say hi all. Downloaded the app and going to do day one tomorrow (Tues) here's to a challenging few weeks ahead but hopefully worthwhile.

Just thought I'd say hi all. Downloaded the app and going to do day one tomorrow...

walks_now_runs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Calf pain

Hi. I've just finished Week 3 and am feeling good about managing the runs and moving up to Week 4, except... I've been getting pain on the inside of both my...

Hi. I've just finished Week 3 and am feeling good about managing the runs and mo...

MCR73

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice needed.....

I did week 4, run 1 today. My knees starting hurting during week 2-3 and still hurt now when I run (and walk to be honest). Is it something that will pass? Has...

I did week 4, run 1 today. My knees starting hurting during week 2-3 and still h...

S-hack39

•6 years ago

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Day one

Day one in the bag roll on for the next run

Arnie1971

•6 years ago

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Weight is it an issue

Hey everyone. I've been doing the C25K for 8 weeks now and just about to start my 9th. I'm always been into playing regular football and rugby, but not enjoyed...

Hey everyone. I've been doing the C25K for 8 weeks now and just about to start m...

Rider_1000

Graduate•6 years ago

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New beginnings

Anyone in the Haywards Heath area new to this? I’d be interested in sharing the ups and downs with you. 😁

Anyone in the Haywards Heath area new to this? I’d be interested in sharing the ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W8R1 nailed

Counting down to the final run :) Hard going, again. However, the programme has set me up nicely as never in a million years did I think I would be running,...

Counting down to the final run :) Hard going, again. However, the programme has ...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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Brilliant, it blinking well worked!

I have just completed the park run this weekend and it was such a wonderful achievement! Turned out I had to run for 40 mins to complete it, however, I have...

I have just completed the park run this weekend and it was such a wonderful achi...

GRANDMAGWEN

•6 years ago

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Big difference

Even though I had slacked over the holidays I always made sure I done atleast 20 min jogs. So need to get finger out and get back to 30 mins. As now I am even...

Even though I had slacked over the holidays I always made sure I done atleast 20...

AWilson85

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1 Fuelled by cake ;-)

After a bank holiday in work today eating cake (work friend turned 40) plus a chocolate tea cake at 11ish, I wasn't looking forward to tonight as I felt...

After a bank holiday in work today eating cake (work friend turned 40) plus a ch...

SOULY47

Graduate•6 years ago

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You may laugh but

I think I need some more running kit - I can’t wash it fast enough to use it every other day!!

I think I need some more running kit - I can’t wash it fast enough to use it eve...

MandiV

•6 years ago

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Wk4 R2

I haven’t felt the best all weekend but I made sure I did my run today, I just managed to do it with all strength I had left in me! I’m really pleased with...

I haven’t felt the best all weekend but I made sure I did my run today, I just m...

chantelle1211

•6 years ago

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Complete newbie desperate to enjoy running

Hi I have just had a baby 10 weeks ago and really do not want to gain too much weight now that I have no time for the gym. Running seems to be the best...

Hi I have just had a baby 10 weeks ago and really do not want to gain too much w...

Sabinaporter

•6 years ago

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Back to the beginnng

Week 1 run 1 done went a lot better than I thought it would starting over again 😊

Week 1 run 1 done went a lot better than I thought it would starting over again ...

RI78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Week 8 r1 plus some

Runners Knee anyone?😭

5 K Baby !!!!!!

Come on

I did it!!

Week 3 run 1

Finally hit 5k!

First attempt at the Stamina podcast

W4R2

First run after graduating!

W8R1 done

Pins and needles in foot

OMFG

W2R1: is it normal to need to have a chesty cough after running?

Week 6 Run 1..ooof, pesky one isn't it?

Week 1

Newbie to all this

Calf pain

Advice needed.....

Day one

Weight is it an issue

New beginnings

W8R1 nailed

Brilliant, it blinking well worked!

Big difference

W2R1 Fuelled by cake ;-)

You may laugh but

Wk4 R2

Complete newbie desperate to enjoy running

Back to the beginnng

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