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Week 1 Run 3

So last week I suggested a few of us at work could do the C25K. So on Thursday we went for our first run and I couldn’t keep up, they ran so much faster. I’ve...

So last week I suggested a few of us at work could do the C25K. So on Thursday w...

ms_hmc

•6 years ago

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W1R1 yesterday

I'm not entirely couch-ridden - I've been doing some fairly light strength/stretching stuff every day for months, and biking as main means of transport in a...

I'm not entirely couch-ridden - I've been doing some fairly light strength/stret...

FenderTelecaster

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1 - Not bad!

Did the first run for week 2 this morning. I ran a little slower because I wasn't sure how quickly I get tired but it wasn't too bad! I was surprised the...

Did the first run for week 2 this morning. I ran a little slower because I wasn'...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 but new to forum

Hi there, I can’t believe I’ve gone so far through the programme without finding this forum, I’m loving reading everyone’s posts! It took me a wee while to get...

Hi there, I can’t believe I’ve gone so far through the programme without finding...

MrsT0707

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2 Built for Comfort not Speed

Slightly later start time due to expected delivery and after a weekend of kayaking and camping in the woods I wasn't sure how I'd get on today. But like my...

Slightly later start time due to expected delivery and after a weekend of kayaki...

Gingernutter

Graduate•6 years ago

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Redhead Running (Week 2 Day 1)

I did my first day of Week 2 today. YAY me! And I've started to track a few things. No heart rate, distance, speed just yet – I don't wanna get too...

I did my first day of Week 2 today. YAY me! And I've started to track a few thin...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W1 D1

Complete. Now feeling really exsorsted but happy. Kit was hard and had to stop it a few time. Need to walk on breathing better.

Complete. Now feeling really exsorsted but happy. Kit was hard and had to stop i...

Skf-art

•6 years ago

3 Replies

iWatch malfunction - or maybe the operative.

I had an iwatch for my birthday when I was halfway through couch to 5k and was setting the excercise to open goal as I was using the app for timings. The...

I had an iwatch for my birthday when I was halfway through couch to 5k and was ...

Kipper-78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Third attempt tomorrow

Thanks for the encouragement ... I need to slow it down (if that's possible) I'm pretty slow ! And focus ...

Thanks for the encouragement ... I need to slow it down (if that's possible) I'm...

Chappelle

•6 years ago

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Steady run

W8R1 My more experienced running brother and husband joined me on this one. I normally run alone for very good reason. Despite my ‘I’m SLOOOOOW’ protests, I...

W8R1 My more experienced running brother and husband joined me on this one. I n...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Disappointment :(

I have to admit that I am a bit disappointed today... I could be proud because I finished the W4R1 today without stopping. It was hard, long and exhausted but...

I have to admit that I am a bit disappointed today... I could be proud because I...

eelleenn

•6 years ago

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W5 R3, I did it!

Never thought I would feel the need to write a post myself, I've just enjoyed reading the encouragement until now....but I have just run 20mins and I need to...

Never thought I would feel the need to write a post myself, I've just enjoyed re...

LC16

Graduate•6 years ago

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The difference between an opportunity and an obstacle is your attitude.

And the quote (don’t know who said it) goes on to say ... Your faith has to be greater than your fear. That was me this morning- desperate to get out and run...

And the quote (don’t know who said it) goes on to say ... Your faith has to be g...

Beanjo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Song Title

week 4 on the couch to 5k ipod there is a song at 16.00 that I like but have no idea who it is ..the Lyrics are ."something cool and something bad is what I...

week 4 on the couch to 5k ipod there is a song at 16.00 that I like but have no ...

LedZeppelin

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Treadmill v real running

Well did W6R2 on land instead of on a treadmill. It felt like I was in a bad dream where you are trying to run away but you can’t run and you are not getting...

Well did W6R2 on land instead of on a treadmill. It felt like I was in a bad dre...

Daftclare

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 run 3 😔

Up and out this morning feeling great first maybe 10 minutes no problems then those bloomin gremlins started to kick it .I argued like mad with them and then...

Up and out this morning feeling great first maybe 10 minutes no problems then th...

Kerrylh

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 in the bag - but, there are things I shouldn't have done!

I shouldn't have had such an indulgent Bank Holiday weekend. I shouldn't have drunk half a bottle of champagne last night as a small aperitif... I shouldn't...

I shouldn't have had such an indulgent Bank Holiday weekend. I shouldn't have dr...

boniobiscuits

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1r2

Well, on this fine bank holiday Monday morning I actually got up and felt like doing my run (probably more like “if I don’t do it now I won’t want to later!)...

Well, on this fine bank holiday Monday morning I actually got up and felt like d...

Pocket-rocket

•6 years ago

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School hols+kids=struggling

I've been struggling for the last 5wks trying to find the time to run. Kids at home, and trying to keep them occupied in the school hols has just left me with...

I've been struggling for the last 5wks trying to find the time to run. Kids at h...

Rachey11

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

C25k rocks

Love this so far, didn’t think I’d ever make it to this stage so really proud of myself

Love this so far, didn’t think I’d ever make it to this stage so really proud of...

Schofield

Graduate•6 years ago

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First fall...

Managed to force myself to go out in the wind only to be rewarded with my first fall! It was probably the hardest graduate run I’ve done. Don’t know why it was...

Managed to force myself to go out in the wind only to be rewarded with my first ...

Elmz

•6 years ago

9 Replies

W1R2 - with co-runner

Only 2nd run but I was joined by my son today! He pretty much hates all sports and exercise so his mum is still in shock that he took part :-o It went well....

Only 2nd run but I was joined by my son today! He pretty much hates all sports ...

Katnap

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Right, it’s decided. Parkrun next Saturday! 😀🏃‍♀️😳

I figure if I tell you lot I’m going to do it, I won’t be able to back out! Barcodes are printed out - bring it on! My daughter is going to do it with me, so...

I figure if I tell you lot I’m going to do it, I won’t be able to back out! Barc...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•6 years ago

48 Replies

Wk5R2

No food before run today, this is not usual for me, I like my cereal and cuppa, wait 30 mins then go. But this was good, and I’ve read that it’s better for...

No food before run today, this is not usual for me, I like my cereal and cuppa, ...

CatMo13

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Feeling motivated.

Just finished 1st run of week 2 easier than i thought it would be feeling motivated.

Just finished 1st run of week 2 easier than i thought it would be feeling motiva...

Cjulie46

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Ready, Steady ... Go!

Hi! Tomorrow morning is my first run in my first week. Looking forward to mid-afternoon and my first treatment for muscle strain. Any advice: :)

Hi! Tomorrow morning is my first run in my first week. Looking forward to mid-af...

Peter101

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Where do i start after a break?

I started c25k in April and got to end of week 6, i stuck to 3 runs a week and cut the crap from my diet. Id never done any execise before apart from odd...

I started c25k in April and got to end of week 6, i stuck to 3 runs a week and c...

Nickimerritt

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Couch to 5k kids?

Hi, does anyone have any info regarding the suitability of the couch to 5k programme for children?? My 6 year old daughter and 11 year old step daughter are...

Hi, does anyone have any info regarding the suitability of the couch to 5k progr...

Feefeetrixibelle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 - Aaaaargghhh

Just when I think I can do this....my body and mind tries to let me know I can't. My run this morning was one of the worst I can remember.....calves were...

Just when I think I can do this....my body and mind tries to let me know I can't...

Sooz31

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

Painful knee!

Seem to have developed a painful left knee, not too bad when running, just running with a slight limp. Still ran for 35 minutes. At the end I was in a bit of...

Seem to have developed a painful left knee, not too bad when running, just runni...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Week 1 Run 3

W1R1 yesterday

W2R1 - Not bad!

Week 7 but new to forum

W6R2 Built for Comfort not Speed

Redhead Running (Week 2 Day 1)

W1 D1

iWatch malfunction - or maybe the operative.

Third attempt tomorrow

Steady run

Disappointment :(

W5 R3, I did it!

The difference between an opportunity and an obstacle is your attitude.

Song Title

Treadmill v real running

Week 7 run 3 😔

W6R3 in the bag - but, there are things I shouldn't have done!

W1r2

School hols+kids=struggling

C25k rocks

First fall...

W1R2 - with co-runner

Right, it’s decided. Parkrun next Saturday! 😀🏃‍♀️😳

Wk5R2

Feeling motivated.

Ready, Steady ... Go!

Where do i start after a break?

Couch to 5k kids?

Week 9 Run 2 - Aaaaargghhh

Painful knee!

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