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Thank you

Just wanted to say thanks for all your motivational comments. I postec on Tuesday after a really tough W3R1. Did W3r2 yesterday after taking the advice of...

Just wanted to say thanks for all your motivational comments. I postec on Tuesda...

1HHi

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 hill test

Really enjoyed completing the challenge today. My aim was to tackle some big hills without stopping. I managed it... didn’t think I could ever do it. Less...

Really enjoyed completing the challenge today. My aim was to tackle some big hil...

Marko5

•6 years ago

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Woohoo! Graduation run and PB!

My graduation run felt quite tough, but no wonder - I had knocked loads off my mins per k! Feeling good on so many levels - I’m sure you’ll understand 😀....

My graduation run felt quite tough, but no wonder - I had knocked loads off my m...

Anneontherun21

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tips!

Hello, im new to this! Determined to make a start tomorrow morning. A Parkrun has just started up in my area and id love to go to that but i thought a C25K...

Hello, im new to this! Determined to make a start tomorrow morning. A Parkrun ha...

burders

•6 years ago

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W1 R3 is done - best one yet!

I’m currently enjoying a cool down walk after my last run of the week, I’m a sweaty breathless mess but I also feel great and it’s a lot more encouraging after...

I’m currently enjoying a cool down walk after my last run of the week, I’m a swe...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

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I’m a runner 🏃🏻‍♂️ 👍🏻

Well as Laura said I’m a runner this morning guess I can share my work mug 😃

Taffinator

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ooh! Sneaky Week 5!

There I was all psyched up for my 3 runs of 5 mins........ very sneaky week 5- I wasn’t expecting that! Good job else I would have worried about 8 mins runs....

There I was all psyched up for my 3 runs of 5 mins........ very sneaky week 5- I...

Daftclare

•6 years ago

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New shoes!

So yesterday I achieved two things: 1. Completed Week 3 2. After my weekly weigh in I discovered I am no longer obese! Just fat! Never been so pleased to be...

So yesterday I achieved two things: 1. Completed Week 3 2. After my weekly weig...

Anondonkey

•6 years ago

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Root canal and running

I just got a root canal this morning completed but its run day (week 3 run 2) I don't want to fall behind cus sunday is run 3. Do I risk it and run? Minimal...

I just got a root canal this morning completed but its run day (week 3 run 2) I ...

Newbierunner1

•6 years ago

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Getting tired when I step the pace up.

Hi this is my first post although I am on wk 8. I am 62 and have NEVER run in my life. I felt I needed a new challenge in life so thought I’d give it a go....

Hi this is my first post although I am on wk 8. I am 62 and have NEVER run in my...

Olney

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7D3 whoop!

Total 35 min got in 5K!! Looking forward to the next two weeks when I can get that distance in the 30min run time! 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃🏼‍♀️

Total 35 min got in 5K!! Looking forward to the next two weeks when I can get th...

BeckyJane7003

•6 years ago

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W6R1 in the bag at second attempt

I posted earlier how I just couldn't make it at my first attempt, well at lunch today I went out and did it! My calf muscles feel like they're solid, but i ran...

I posted earlier how I just couldn't make it at my first attempt, well at lunch ...

SleepyAsh

•6 years ago

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Change as good as a rest !

Did my week 7 run 1 yesterday , didn't listen to the C25k podcast but put on my own music instead and worked out which song I would finish on, I also totally...

Did my week 7 run 1 yesterday , didn't listen to the C25k podcast but put on my ...

StewieNorts

•6 years ago

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Commitment

I am hoping to start c25k in september once my child starts school! I can only commit myself fully to two days a week will i still get the same results? I am...

I am hoping to start c25k in september once my child starts school! I can only c...

Shmelany

•6 years ago

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C25k

Saw a kingfisher and a cormorant drying his wings in the sun on my run this morning. Wouldn't have seen that sitting on the couch

Saw a kingfisher and a cormorant drying his wings in the sun on my run this morn...

Kay54

•6 years ago

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Park run

Hi think of doing the park run tomorrow only trouble is I get very nervous with lots of people around I on Week 9 Run to of c25k is this to soon to be try this

Hi think of doing the park run tomorrow only trouble is I get very nervous with ...

Garden17

•6 years ago

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WK 8 run 3

Just finished the last 28mins run today but does/has anyone suffered from panic attacks while running? I have completed C25K in the past but my anxiety is much...

Just finished the last 28mins run today but does/has anyone suffered from panic ...

Boba78

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2

Did it (30 mins) again and nearly got to 5K . 😁 Cor blimley i think i may of cracked it

Did it (30 mins) again and nearly got to 5K . 😁 Cor blimley i think i may of cr...

51firstrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knees!

Happy to say that w7 R1 was much easier than I expected, after struggling with w6. However I would appreciate some advice about knees. They're not exactly...

Happy to say that w7 R1 was much easier than I expected, after struggling with w...

Matilda2903

Graduate•6 years ago

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advice about trainers/breathing techniques for new graduate !

Hi there. I have never posted on a forum before but having seen the amount of advice and encouragement here I thought I would give it a go. So, I am in my...

Hi there. I have never posted on a forum before but having seen the amount of ad...

misspelling

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pace slowing down.

I started running to lose weight and help control my bipolar. I've been happy running and have been able to run longer than I've ever done. Now though I'm...

I started running to lose weight and help control my bipolar. I've been happy ru...

Ricey01

•6 years ago

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Don’t take a break!!

Didn’t run for 4 weeks, holiday and hot weather. Boy the first 2 runs back have been hard!! However, now got a new pain, no idea what it is. Might be hips, but...

Didn’t run for 4 weeks, holiday and hot weather. Boy the first 2 runs back have ...

Denbo64

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hints and tips

I have just stopped smoking after nearly 40 years. Haven't run since school but have downloaded the app and will start on Monday. Any advice more be greatly...

I have just stopped smoking after nearly 40 years. Haven't run since school but ...

Nannytina51

•6 years ago

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So much for consolidation

After struggling with the heat I said I would go back to consolidating. 2 x 30 minute runs, 1 x 30 minute + 10%. Mm 😏. Went for a 30 minute run this morning...

After struggling with the heat I said I would go back to consolidating. 2 x 30 m...

SandieF

Graduate•6 years ago

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Repeated w1r3

First time posting I completed week one on Monday but was sick a couple of days so only today felt up to doing my next run, I didn't feel at all ready to...

First time posting I completed week one on Monday but was sick a couple of days ...

Hannat89

•6 years ago

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Running is fun - Words of Encouragement ❤️

Hello runners! I thought I would check in with all of you amazing runners on the path to complete the C25K! It’s been just over a month since I completed the...

Hello runners! I thought I would check in with all of you amazing runners on the...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 Redux: Batman, Happy EJBs and Happier Memories

Morning C25K Team! Having braved my knees and re-conquered the mountain that is W1 on Monday, I'm back and at it with W2 in the frame this morning. Under...

Morning C25K Team! Having braved my knees and re-conquered the mountain that is ...

sallenson

Graduate•6 years ago

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Trying to be positive. Sorry but I need to off load with a long post

Well what a farce this morning was. Thank god no one was watching! W6R3 all set to go without my usual running buddy cos she’s not well. Big thing for me going...

Well what a farce this morning was. Thank god no one was watching! W6R3 all set ...

Norfolk18

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 DONE!!!

Just thought I'd pop in and let you all know I just completed my first week! And I know it may sound barmy but I swear I already look and feel fitter...

Just thought I'd pop in and let you all know I just completed my first week! And...

MissGMJonesy

•6 years ago

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Pleased 🙂

I ran for a whole 20minutes. Wow!!! I felt the last two minutes as I was running up an incline. So wished I didn’t change my route and kept to all flat....

I ran for a whole 20minutes. Wow!!! I felt the last two minutes as I was running...

MVBrown

Graduate•6 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Thank you

W4R2 hill test

Woohoo! Graduation run and PB!

Tips!

W1 R3 is done - best one yet!

I’m a runner 🏃🏻‍♂️ 👍🏻

Ooh! Sneaky Week 5!

New shoes!

Root canal and running

Getting tired when I step the pace up.

W7D3 whoop!

W6R1 in the bag at second attempt

Change as good as a rest !

Commitment

C25k

Park run

WK 8 run 3

W9R2

Knees!

advice about trainers/breathing techniques for new graduate !

Pace slowing down.

Don’t take a break!!

Hints and tips

So much for consolidation

Repeated w1r3

Running is fun - Words of Encouragement ❤️

W2 Redux: Batman, Happy EJBs and Happier Memories

Trying to be positive. Sorry but I need to off load with a long post

Week 1 DONE!!!

Pleased 🙂

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