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W9 fail!!

So I started week 9 yesterday. The difference being I am back at work after 7 weeks off so was running after work. I had a back pack on and had eaten a snack...

So I started week 9 yesterday. The difference being I am back at work after 7 we...

BabsyM

•6 years ago

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Run 1 week 7

Just done first run of week 7. My legs felt tired before I started but I managed to do it. Not as easy as Sunday’s run though. Can’t believe I’m running that...

Just done first run of week 7. My legs felt tired before I started but I managed...

Elbe

Graduate•6 years ago

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How far am I actually running?

I’ve just done W8R3 and feel great, although it does make me tired Reading that only 10% run 5k by graduation week, I’m a bit concerned that Walkmeter is...

I’ve just done W8R3 and feel great, although it does make me tired Reading that...

ThriftyLesley

Graduate•6 years ago

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how to get legs to run

hi all 61 yr type 2 diabetes 4 stone over weight have started couch to 5 k lost 1stone over last 4wks but l am struggling with how to run my legs just dont...

hi all 61 yr type 2 diabetes 4 stone over weight have started couch to 5 k lost...

scotrodfatbelly8

•6 years ago

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Doms from fitness class

Hay all, im looking for some advice plz. I do a fitness class on Monday's, today is run day but my legs are busted from squats/lunges yesterday, should I push...

Hay all, im looking for some advice plz. I do a fitness class on Monday's, today...

Newbierunner1

•6 years ago

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Doms from fitness class

Hay all, im looking for some advice plz. I do a fitness class on Monday's, today is run day but my legs are busted from squats/lunges yesterday, should I push...

Hay all, im looking for some advice plz. I do a fitness class on Monday's, today...

Newbierunner1

•6 years ago

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Week 2 HARD

Ok so I felt reasonably good last week completing Week 1 and then WHAM week 2 happened and I feel like death after my first run!?? Anybody else struggle with...

Ok so I felt reasonably good last week completing Week 1 and then WHAM week 2 ha...

Bekkstar

•6 years ago

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20 mins run - done!

Just complete week six run 1 and coped well with the 20 minute run period. However, after a couple of hours I have backache. Think it probably running and...

Just complete week six run 1 and coped well with the 20 minute run period. Howev...

Schmutzig

•6 years ago

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Beasties and Flooers

You know how your mind wanders when you’re out for a run? Well I was mincing by the flower beds in the park which have been sown with wild flower seed - mostly...

You know how your mind wanders when you’re out for a run? Well I was mincing by ...

Demanda1962

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 - great run in beautiful weather

Just finished W1 R2 - lovely run in great weather and Michael Johnstone as encouraging as ever - really enjoyed it running across playing fields and country...

Just finished W1 R2 - lovely run in great weather and Michael Johnstone as encou...

FGB1

•6 years ago

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enjoying: taking delight or pleasure in (an activity or occasion).

I'm currently re-doing C25k. Next run will be Week 5 Run 3 - yikes - but I've done it before so hopefully... Anyway, I can't believe how much I'm enjoying it....

I'm currently re-doing C25k. Next run will be Week 5 Run 3 - yikes - but I've d...

AnneDroid

Graduate•6 years ago

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So tempting to run two days in a row

How important is it to have rest days ? I am really new to the programme and don't understand fully the need for rest days and their importance........ Could...

How important is it to have rest days ? I am really new to the programme and do...

Chocolatebrown

•6 years ago

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The joy of techs 📱

So run 2 of week 8 today (week 8 already? I know time goes quickly as you get older but the 1 minute runs of week 1 didn't). Anyway according to runkeeper,...

So run 2 of week 8 today (week 8 already? I know time goes quickly as you get ol...

sparkyjohn

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3

So, am in Suffolk. Another run into unknown territory. Sunny and partly along a bridle way which was rather uneven. Found it hard today and when Jo said you’ve...

So, am in Suffolk. Another run into unknown territory. Sunny and partly along a ...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

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Today so far ...

Been for a smear check and a 50 min run... how’s your morning going?! 🤣🏃🏼‍♀️x

Been for a smear check and a 50 min run... how’s your morning going?! 🤣🏃🏼‍♀️x...

Catbee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting over....

Soooo - after completing this wonderful course last year, laziness kicked in big time, and could never really get back on track... so i have joined the gym,...

Soooo - after completing this wonderful course last year, laziness kicked in big...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Minor tech fail = running free and easy

My last run on Sunday was the slowest I’ve run in 30 minutes ever, thanks to a stiff breeze and me not knowing how to handle that. This morning I set out and...

My last run on Sunday was the slowest I’ve run in 30 minutes ever, thanks to a s...

Julessn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running along the Mersey River

A bit muggy this morning but managed to get my run in while away in Liverpool. Enjoyed the change of scenery.

A bit muggy this morning but managed to get my run in while away in Liverpool. ...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling proud

Whoop whoop!!! First 20 min non stop run DONE!!! I have amazed myself 😲

KateBounce

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Revisited: Nemesis Conquered :-)

Onwards and sideways with my revisit of runs from the original programme as part of my physio-enhanced niggle improvement system. (Yes, there's an acronym in...

Onwards and sideways with my revisit of runs from the original programme as part...

sallenson

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 & graduation.

Well, that’s quite a feeling of achievement! Thank you C25K !! :-). Plus a few personal bests thrown in for good measure, whoo hoo!!

Well, that’s quite a feeling of achievement! Thank you C25K !! :-). Plus a few ...

Megatoothster

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post Grad Consolidation

I'm working on consolidating and improving my running and stamina, so just repeating the W9 runs. The first couple I increased run to 35 mins, which wasn't too...

I'm working on consolidating and improving my running and stamina, so just repea...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2 that was hard!

Well, I did it. But I've just come back from holiday and although I managed W6R1 while I was away, today's run felt quite tough 🤔 I'm sure all the boozing and...

Well, I did it. But I've just come back from holiday and although I managed W6R1...

Midyearresolution

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3 when your playlist gives you that extra boost

I’ve had a few days off but my last couple of runs have been good - my last run in fact I even increased my speed a wee bit - so I jumped straight back in this...

I’ve had a few days off but my last couple of runs have been good - my last run ...

Jenny567

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7 Disappointment......

Having completed Wk6 on a real high, I even signed up for the Plymouth 5K in October and bought trainers to replace my 20 year old pair with flapping soles. I...

Having completed Wk6 on a real high, I even signed up for the Plymouth 5K in Oct...

Django34

•6 years ago

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Old injuries get in the way!!!

So I started the C25K programme at the beginning of June and have progressed well through to week 8. In fact in run 2 of week 8 I went on to run the full 30...

So I started the C25K programme at the beginning of June and have progressed wel...

Piusjam

•6 years ago

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W9R2 - Finally smashed!!! (Third time lucky!!)

After a full week's break due to several factors, I finally completed W9R2 on my third attempt!!!!💪💪💪 I was so worried that I might have forgotten how to...

After a full week's break due to several factors, I finally completed W9R2 on my...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1

Last night I ran the first run of week 9 and for the first time I really enjoyed it ( well I liked the feeling of achievement at the end). I went on a...

Last night I ran the first run of week 9 and for the first time I really enjoyed...

Runningfit67

•6 years ago

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W1 R1 done!

So done my first run this morning, it was hard but I did it, can't believe I got off my bottom and done it!!

So done my first run this morning, it was hard but I did it, can't believe I got...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3 Done

I can't believe I was out running at 6.45am this morning! It was nice and quiet as I'm still very self conscious. I'm still having problems with the sound on...

I can't believe I was out running at 6.45am this morning! It was nice and quiet ...

Scarlettbunnykins

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

W9 fail!!

Run 1 week 7

How far am I actually running?

how to get legs to run

Doms from fitness class

Doms from fitness class

Week 2 HARD

20 mins run - done!

Beasties and Flooers

Week 1 run 2 - great run in beautiful weather

enjoying: taking delight or pleasure in (an activity or occasion).

So tempting to run two days in a row

The joy of techs 📱

W7R3

Today so far ...

Starting over....

Minor tech fail = running free and easy

Running along the Mersey River

Feeling proud

Week 4 Revisited: Nemesis Conquered :-)

W9R3 & graduation.

Post Grad Consolidation

W6R2 that was hard!

W7R3 when your playlist gives you that extra boost

Wk7 Disappointment......

Old injuries get in the way!!!

W9R2 - Finally smashed!!! (Third time lucky!!)

W9R1

W1 R1 done!

Week 2 Run 3 Done

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