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How often do you run?

Having completed c25k I love running Should I still continue to run every other day. I am tempted to run everyday but stop myself. What do other do ? Cx....

Having completed c25k I love running Should I still continue to run every other ...

1889Blades

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

Found this run 2 very hard for whatever reason. Miby cause I done it at 530 am. Didn't give up tho. The legs were heavy. The last 2 running bits they did open...

Found this run 2 very hard for whatever reason. Miby cause I done it at 530 am. ...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•6 years ago

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Does age count !!

I am on wk1 run 3 I have achieved both runs however it has been hard. I am 62 and do regard myself as being younger to me age is a number but is anyone else...

I am on wk1 run 3 I have achieved both runs however it has been hard. I am 62 an...

Mamakaz1956

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1

I got to the end of 30 minutes this morning and realised I was within shouting distance of 3 miles and so I kept going. I ran for an extra 4 minutes. Even...

I got to the end of 30 minutes this morning and realised I was within shouting d...

Jenny567

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it!

I've been a lurker, but very much encouraged by others' posts, the replies & the general tips. Today I finished W9R3 and am chuffed to bits. My other half is...

I've been a lurker, but very much encouraged by others' posts, the replies & the...

Midlifecath

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hi

Hi this is the first run community I’ve joined. I’ve just completed run 2 on week 1 with my dog who’s really needing to lose weight and get fitter as am I. So...

Hi this is the first run community I’ve joined. I’ve just completed run 2 on wee...

Kiragray

•6 years ago

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A Personal Best 🏃🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🐌

Graduated a couple of months ago.. been slowly building up distance .. done a couple of solid 5K’s .. was so tired this morning - busy week at work, but...

Graduated a couple of months ago.. been slowly building up distance .. done a co...

Mickiayre

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1

Couldn’t be happier right now. Just completed W9R1. 6km pace 6.34. I think that’s not bad? When Jo said I had 10 minutes to go I managed to lengthen my stride...

Couldn’t be happier right now. Just completed W9R1. 6km pace 6.34. I think that’...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9r3 ✅🏆🕺 Been there, done that, time to order the T-shirt.

Well I'm as happy as a Frenchman who has just invented a pair of self removing trousers 🤡*. Only a few weeks ago running for 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 20 minutes...

Well I'm as happy as a Frenchman who has just invented a pair of self removing t...

sparkyjohn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7 r1 ✅

Absolutely loved my run this morning, think my pace was a little off but blaming that on the sore legs and muscles - still not sure if I’ll manage 5k in 30...

Absolutely loved my run this morning, think my pace was a little off but blaming...

Schofield

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 done! I am a runner now

Managed to do 25 mins , took it slow but did it. Really need to sort my playlist as I was fiddling half way which made me run even slower arghh Bring on W7...

Managed to do 25 mins , took it slow but did it. Really need to sort my playlist...

Hatetoloverun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 done...but sore leg

Felt good this morning. .. but have had a heavy ache in my left lower leg for the last couple of runs. Annoying cos I felt strong . It is to the left of my...

Felt good this morning. .. but have had a heavy ache in my left lower leg for th...

Flutegirl

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Crab apple alert!!!

Changed my route this morning for w8 R1 and found myself running along a path with overhanging trees. Suddenly found I had to adopt a very strange zigzag style...

Changed my route this morning for w8 R1 and found myself running along a path wi...

Montymum

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

20 mins smashed at last!

I finally managed W5R3's 20 minutes! It has taken me nearly 3 weeks to get there but I've done it. I really don't know how anybody goes from 2 lots of 8...

I finally managed W5R3's 20 minutes! It has taken me nearly 3 weeks to get ther...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Apparently I am now someone who gets up at 6.30am to run...

Well, I've done it once and enjoyed it so I'll be doing it again. And it's a gorgeous day, which helps. Also, W1R3 done, without too much agony. Being a...

Well, I've done it once and enjoyed it so I'll be doing it again. And it's a gor...

FenderTelecaster

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting there

Just started on week 7 day one.wow I surprised myself today by running running all the way for 25 minutes without stopping.tharts a great start for me.Hooray...

Just started on week 7 day one.wow I surprised myself today by running running a...

01liam

•6 years ago

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Back on the couch with a horrible bug

Have been feeling very sorry for myself as I've been suffering from a nasty virus, coughing and spluttering. I have hardly moved in four days so think I need...

Have been feeling very sorry for myself as I've been suffering from a nasty viru...

Pattypoos

Graduate•6 years ago

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Thumbs up for C25K+podcasts

Definitely better late than never I downloaded the C25K+ podcasts and used one for this morning’s run just to see what they were like. For those recent...

Definitely better late than never I downloaded the C25K+ podcasts and used one f...

Beanjo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Repeating weeks

Having not done any running for over 25 years I decided to get fit. I started off not too bad but to to lymph swelling had to move my runs to mornings. However...

Having not done any running for over 25 years I decided to get fit. I started of...

Newrunner42

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W8R2... My first 5k!

What the hell just happened? I rolled out of bed at 6:30 am for my scheduled run, W8R2. I'd sorted out running gear, socks, trainers, bag... I grabbed...

What the hell just happened? I rolled out of bed at 6:30 am for my scheduled run...

Languid_Lil

Graduate•6 years ago

16 Replies

Holiday running

Managed w7r2 today into a gusty headwind in Fornells Bay, Minorca. Hoped the return leg would give me a boost with the wind behind me, but can't say I noticed...

Managed w7r2 today into a gusty headwind in Fornells Bay, Minorca. Hoped the ret...

RonandHarry

•6 years ago

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Winter run

I am starting to plan for the autumn winter runs. Here’s my dilemma. If I don’t run regularly I know I will fall off the wagon so I was thinking of either...

I am starting to plan for the autumn winter runs. Here’s my dilemma. If I don’t ...

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

W4R3

Didn’t want to get up this morning, after taking my youngest to urgent care last night. Felt like a bit of a slog towards the end, but I finished and actually...

Didn’t want to get up this morning, after taking my youngest to urgent care last...

musicalpolarbear

Graduate•6 years ago

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w4r2

Hi, first time poster here. Have been doing the c25k over the summer when there's been no work or school. Managing it ok so far, did w4r2 yesterday and due to...

Hi, first time poster here. Have been doing the c25k over the summer when there'...

sunshinefish

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

Any breathing tips please?

Just done W7R1 which was actually alright considering my music failed me so I had nothing but my unreliable brain to keep myself going. I'm just wondering if...

Just done W7R1 which was actually alright considering my music failed me so I ha...

Suse70

Graduate•6 years ago

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WHOOP WHOOP - it is completed - GRATUATION IS HERE 🏆🏆

What a fab feeling to have completed the program So proud of what I have achieved as I never thought I would ever run - and here I am running for 30 mins -...

What a fab feeling to have completed the program So proud of what I have achiev...

Redtracey

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

W8R1 done

It’s been almost a week since I finished W7, due to the bank holiday, a 22k canoe down the river wye in the lovely rain and catching a chill I missed my runs....

It’s been almost a week since I finished W7, due to the bank holiday, a 22k cano...

Taffinator

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Cardio fitness

When I started just over 3 week's ago my fitbit told me my cardio fitness was "poor to fair" and today it's gone up to "fair". I'm gobsmacked! It might not...

When I started just over 3 week's ago my fitbit told me my cardio fitness was "p...

Redheff

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Running Away From A Bad Day W2R2

Hi folks. Ran my 2nd run of week 2 tonight following what should have been a nice day in the Lake District walking Alpacas with my 16yr old. Unfortunately a...

Hi folks. Ran my 2nd run of week 2 tonight following what should have been a nic...

SOULY47

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Unplanned 5K 😱😱😱

Tonight I’m totally buzzing with my wee self but since my poor friends & family are probably fed up of hearing me talk about running I thought I’d share my...

Tonight I’m totally buzzing with my wee self but since my poor friends & family ...

MrsT0707

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

How often do you run?

Week 2 run 2

Does age count !!

W9R1

I did it!

Hi

A Personal Best 🏃🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🐌

W9R1

W9r3 ✅🏆🕺 Been there, done that, time to order the T-shirt.

Wk7 r1 ✅

W6 done! I am a runner now

Week 2 done...but sore leg

Crab apple alert!!!

20 mins smashed at last!

Apparently I am now someone who gets up at 6.30am to run...

Getting there

Back on the couch with a horrible bug

Thumbs up for C25K+podcasts

Repeating weeks

W8R2... My first 5k!

Holiday running

Winter run

W4R3

w4r2

Any breathing tips please?

WHOOP WHOOP - it is completed - GRATUATION IS HERE 🏆🏆

W8R1 done

Cardio fitness

Running Away From A Bad Day W2R2

Unplanned 5K 😱😱😱

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