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Week 7 completed

Yippee I can run for 25 minutes x 3. I even did my extra hill which really took it out on my legs. I recalled a post I had read, where someone said put one...

Yippee I can run for 25 minutes x 3. I even did my extra hill which really took...

MVBrown

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 first ever run

Hi all just completed my first ever session of couch 2 5k I’m so proud of myself! 👏 next run is scheduled for Saturday! I’m looking forward to it! I feel...

Hi all just completed my first ever session of couch 2 5k I’m so proud of myself...

Orangecakerock

•6 years ago

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Silent disco

Managed 5k in a respectable 30.33 mins. If run keeper is right I ran the first 1k in 3 mins 23 which would explain why my breathing was a bit heavy !!!! I...

Managed 5k in a respectable 30.33 mins. If run keeper is right I ran the first...

amanda2463

•6 years ago

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1st run

I don't see how this can be good for you 😩😩.

Knackered123

•6 years ago

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Hey ho, let’s go!

I want to get back into running and a much younger and fitter friend recommended C25K. I ran W1R1 on Tuesday and felt great although there was a slight glitch...

I want to get back into running and a much younger and fitter friend recommended...

Sykesy64

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tips for Holiday Running?

I have just completed Week 1, and am really enjoying it - I can feel a difference already! I have a track record of going through fitness fads that never last...

I have just completed Week 1, and am really enjoying it - I can feel a differenc...

gg89

•6 years ago

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Running again after a break

I’ve had a couple of weeks off after getting to the end of week 8 and decided it was best to repeat week 6 just to ease myself back into it. Unfortunately my...

I’ve had a couple of weeks off after getting to the end of week 8 and decided it...

veganladyrunner

•6 years ago

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Week 1; run 2

Week 1; run 2 done! God, I don’t feel as exhausted from the first one, I’m barely as red and feel a lot happier. How has it progressed this quickly just by...

Week 1; run 2 done! God, I don’t feel as exhausted from the first one, I’m barel...

Absrhia

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25K take 2!

After too much time not exercising I am coming back to the C25K - I just completed my first run of week 1 - it's going to be a tough 9 weeks.

After too much time not exercising I am coming back to the C25K - I just complet...

Runnabean

•6 years ago

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Some info for new beginners

https://therunningbug.com/fitness/beginners/body-confidence-for-beginner-runners Saw this on my FB feed and thought it might be useful for any new...

https://therunningbug.com/fitness/beginners/body-confidence-for-beginner-runners...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W4R2. 20 MINUTE STRAIGHT RUNNNNNNN!!!:)

W4R2 The best run of the training so far... Went for my W4R2 run this morning. I was very pleased and it was nothing sort of a miracle , almost like a divine...

W4R2 The best run of the training so far... Went for my W4R2 run this morning. ...

Blistersnbliss

Graduate•6 years ago

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Transition to Treadmill

I have just bought a treadmill as I have Raynaud syndrome meaning I can’t handle the cold well. So am sadly going to be inside for the colder runs. But I am...

I have just bought a treadmill as I have Raynaud syndrome meaning I can’t handle...

LuluLogue

Graduate•6 years ago

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Scary 20 min coming up..

Ok.. I’ve had faith in the plan and achieved everything up until week 5 run 2.. sometimes it’s been a real struggle to finish the final minute or so but each...

Ok.. I’ve had faith in the plan and achieved everything up until week 5 run 2.. ...

glentoran99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting back to running in hot, hot Spain 🌞😎

I did the C25k back in 2012, and loved it, getting up to 10k ( once! ) However, long story short...... Am now in Spain and haven't run properly for about 2...

I did the C25k back in 2012, and loved it, getting up to 10k ( once! ) However, ...

gypsydepp

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newby

Hi my names Samantha and today I began my Couch to 5k journey 😊

HugoNo

•6 years ago

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This is silly I know

So I'm now on week 7 but wait.....I've been running on the spot in the comfort of my own home (more like jogging or fast walking or even slow walking) so not...

So I'm now on week 7 but wait.....I've been running on the spot in the comfort o...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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New shoes???

Am just about to start W3. Currently have a rather worn out pair of old trainers. Should I invest in a pair of running shoes? If so, what would you recommend?...

Am just about to start W3. Currently have a rather worn out pair of old trainers...

Flutegirl

•6 years ago

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My first 5k run!

I am so pleased to report that today, I ran 5K for the first time. Ok,so it took me 38.3 minutes or so, but I was so pleased that my average pace was 7.38/k,...

I am so pleased to report that today, I ran 5K for the first time. Ok,so it took...

BarbieW

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2.... Sheeesh that was laboured

That hurt my legs. They were tired and felt like a struggle to keep them going. I had been looking forward to this one and excited about the next one which...

That hurt my legs. They were tired and felt like a struggle to keep them going. ...

Lissy24

Graduate•6 years ago

16 Replies

What a difference a year makes!

Hi folks, Well - today is the day I have chosen to mark my "runniversary". Although the date isn't precise, due to the fact I never really thought I'd get...

Hi folks, Well - today is the day I have chosen to mark my "runniversary". Alth...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Wk7 run 2 powered by porridge!

I wasn't looking forward to this run...as I have had a cold and had to delay it by a few days. Felt I needed a nutritional boost so tried a small bowl of...

I wasn't looking forward to this run...as I have had a cold and had to delay it ...

Snuffy_T

Graduate•6 years ago

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Fell at the first hurdle!

Well - week 1, Run 1 and I failed!! I just couldn’t get the courage together to go out and do it. I walked my planned route instead and will have another go...

Well - week 1, Run 1 and I failed!! I just couldn’t get the courage together to ...

Mellowyello

Graduate•6 years ago

24 Replies

Advice needed!

I graduated C25K around Easter time and continued to run 5k, three times a week after that as well as going to the gym at least three times a week. At the end...

I graduated C25K around Easter time and continued to run 5k, three times a week ...

aliceroper

Graduate•6 years ago

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Side benefits

As a new graduate, I can definitely vouch for all the direct benefits the C25k programme brings......improved fitness, a sense of wellbeing, muscle...

As a new graduate, I can definitely vouch for all the direct benefits the C25k p...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1 2 years later...

So its taken me a while to get here. I started C25K on the 21/08/16 and have covered 222 KMs. Between work, moving house twice and DIY i've found it hard to...

So its taken me a while to get here. I started C25K on the 21/08/16 and have cov...

Buildin

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ooh so close week 9 run 1

I went off a bit fast on this run and died in the middle but managed 4.9km in 30mins . I’m very pleased with that.....nearly there 🏃‍♂️

I went off a bit fast on this run and died in the middle but managed 4.9km in 30...

Pigeondreamer

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Thank you to all you lovely people on this amazing forum. You've been so enthusiastic and supportive over the past few weeks (months). With your help, and my...

Thank you to all you lovely people on this amazing forum. You've been so enthusi...

MatildasPb

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Was dreading week 3

Well I was dreading week 3, practically had to force myself out of the door today but it was surprisingly ok. I forced myself to run slowly (not in my nature)...

Well I was dreading week 3, practically had to force myself out of the door toda...

AngryFlower

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

Finale! Ready for the encore 😂

G R A D U A T E ! So pleased to have made it to the podium! This programme has been amazing and it has shown me that I can set goals and achieve them. I’ve...

G R A D U A T E ! So pleased to have made it to the podium! This programme has...

jennitricot

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just came back from the doctor...

...aaaand it's osteoarthritis in both knees. Damn! He gave me an injection in one to see how I'll fare with it. And told me to lose weight. No running for a...

...aaaand it's osteoarthritis in both knees. Damn! He gave me an injection in on...

Hidden

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Week 7 completed

Week 1 first ever run

Silent disco

1st run

Hey ho, let’s go!

Tips for Holiday Running?

Running again after a break

Week 1; run 2

C25K take 2!

Some info for new beginners

W4R2. 20 MINUTE STRAIGHT RUNNNNNNN!!!:)

Transition to Treadmill

Scary 20 min coming up..

Getting back to running in hot, hot Spain 🌞😎

Newby

This is silly I know

New shoes???

My first 5k run!

W5R2.... Sheeesh that was laboured

What a difference a year makes!

Wk7 run 2 powered by porridge!

Fell at the first hurdle!

Advice needed!

Side benefits

W9R1 2 years later...

Ooh so close week 9 run 1

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Was dreading week 3

Finale! Ready for the encore 😂

Just came back from the doctor...

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