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Week 8 completed

Didn’t go camping as I have a leaky window problem when it rains which is hopefully getting sorted this week. On a positive it means I can start W9 this week...

Didn’t go camping as I have a leaky window problem when it rains which is hopefu...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anxiety not as strong as running tonight

I graduated in June and last posted at the end of the month. Things felt under control. Unfortunately, anxiety has overcome me since. A churning feeling in...

I graduated in June and last posted at the end of the month. Things felt under ...

trogdelight

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 R3

Had slightly sore shin over weekend so made some changes tonight. More running on grass and new insoles for shoes. Seems to have worked. Run completed no...

Had slightly sore shin over weekend so made some changes tonight. More running o...

Namrod

Graduate•6 years ago

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Day one!

Completed run one - didn’t pass out, didn’t fall off the treadmill and didn’t have a heart attack... that went better then I thought!

Completed run one - didn’t pass out, didn’t fall off the treadmill and didn’t ha...

emmaclare1982

•6 years ago

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Graduation 🎓 run 🏃‍♀️ complete

Woohoo I’m so proud of myself 😊 I never thought that I would complete C25K but I have 🤪. I can run for 30 minutes without stopping woohoo 🙌 I can’t...

Woohoo I’m so proud of myself 😊 I never thought that I would complete C25K but ...

Anniet77

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 3

Just completed week 4, felt harder than the previous 2 identical runs then discovered I'd run further and faster than any previous runs in this program!...

Just completed week 4, felt harder than the previous 2 identical runs then disco...

Jalk

•6 years ago

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W3R1 Woo-hoo!

Have just run for 3 minutes. Twice. I never thought that would happen 2 weeks ago! 💕 :) x

Have just run for 3 minutes. Twice. I never thought that would happen 2 weeks ag...

Oaktree2

•6 years ago

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W4R1 smashed it

W4R1 well wot can I say 🤪 that was a big difference from WK3 but hey ho I did it 🏃‍♀️💪 I won’t be defeated neverrrrr lol don’t give up people it’s worth it...

W4R1 well wot can I say 🤪 that was a big difference from WK3 but hey ho I did i...

Shadil50

•6 years ago

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Wk9r1 - could have battered Sarah today

Why oh why does your legs feel like they have turn led to lead when you can see the overall goal this week!!?? And yes I could have battered Sarah when she...

Why oh why does your legs feel like they have turn led to lead when you can see ...

Peet999

Graduate•6 years ago

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20mins of running

Well I never...ran for that long in my life. Honestly, I've never enjoyed running and here I am at the end of week 5 and really proud of myself for getting...

Well I never...ran for that long in my life. Honestly, I've never enjoyed runnin...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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There was an old lady...🐝

Gremlins hit this morning..woke with a bit of achy back and instantly thought..it's over..my discs are objecting. Do i decided to not to do my usual morning...

Gremlins hit this morning..woke with a bit of achy back and instantly thought..i...

Gingernutter

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1 (but really R3) is done!

So since I started on Wednesday and didn’t have time for all three runs, I decided last week’s two would be practise runs and today would be a reset. I’m...

So since I started on Wednesday and didn’t have time for all three runs, I decid...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

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Wk4R1 Feeling meh

Feeling a bit disheartened after 1st wk 4 run. After 1st 5min run ankle became really painful and when putting it down on the ground the bending was agony....

Feeling a bit disheartened after 1st wk 4 run. After 1st 5min run ankle became r...

Ohblimeysolush

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 Treadmill

Hubby at running club tonight in prep for half marathon number 8 of 12. So iPod and treadmill tonight. Wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be the jump from 20...

Hubby at running club tonight in prep for half marathon number 8 of 12. So iPod ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 4!

On week 4 and my 2nd run. Pretty impressed with myself I must say! I have managed to run for a total of 16 minutes which I never thought I would do. Definitely...

On week 4 and my 2nd run. Pretty impressed with myself I must say! I have manage...

Ettagirl

•6 years ago

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Revelation?

W6R2 today (a bit behind as I’ve been on holiday and only managed one run whilst away), and I had a bit of a revelation which might actually make me... a...

W6R2 today (a bit behind as I’ve been on holiday and only managed one run whilst...

GirlOnTheRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1- run 3 ✅

After a heavy weekend of eating rubbish food and drinking numerous pints I was a little worried about this mornings run.. however it felt so good to get out...

After a heavy weekend of eating rubbish food and drinking numerous pints I was a...

Shansten93

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

Hi All, Completed my first run - looking to loose weight ( a lot ) and improve fitness ( also a lot ). All advice welcome 😊

Hi All, Completed my first run - looking to loose weight ( a lot ) and improve ...

LapoftheGods

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3

I was dreading this run. 8 minutes continuous running? Twice? Not only did I manage it, but I actually enjoyed it. I took the running at a very steady pace. I...

I was dreading this run. 8 minutes continuous running? Twice? Not only did I man...

Knittinggran

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

Who else has smashed it today?

BeckyJane7003

•6 years ago

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Recommendations for trainers?

Hi! I’ve not long ago started c25k (i’m about to do W2D3 later today!) but the only trainers I had when I started were the ones in the picture, and I didn’t...

Hi! I’ve not long ago started c25k (i’m about to do W2D3 later today!) but the o...

caitruns

•6 years ago

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First run after 4 weeks

I graduated last month and then with the last weeks of school and madly hot days I managed a 4 week break. Was a bit worried where to start today but did a fun...

I graduated last month and then with the last weeks of school and madly hot days...

Peepalmer

•6 years ago

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big jump

is it me or is there a really big jump from week two to week three? just done my third run for week two and still slightly struggling with 90 second walk, I...

is it me or is there a really big jump from week two to week three? just done my...

LindsayJt

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Done!

Just finished week 4, on treadmill- yey! Does anyone else feel nervous before a run? Still finding that last 5 mins hard! Don’t know how I will get on with...

Just finished week 4, on treadmill- yey! Does anyone else feel nervous before a ...

Daftclare

•6 years ago

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Loving it!

Am I a sadomasochist because I am really enjoying this...W6R1 just done and I don't feel that tired. I tracked my walk/run and I covered 5.5 km! What does...

Am I a sadomasochist because I am really enjoying this...W6R1 just done and I do...

Mariners8

•6 years ago

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C25K changed my life

I've been meaning to pop back onto this forum for a while to write a note that I hope might help anyone out there who is struggling to keep going. I started...

I've been meaning to pop back onto this forum for a while to write a note that I...

unlikelyrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run 3 harder than the other 2

So I just finished week 1 (finally!), however, I found run 3 from week 1 to be the hardest out of all 3. I thought it would be the easiest since you would get...

So I just finished week 1 (finally!), however, I found run 3 from week 1 to be t...

Disculpe

•6 years ago

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Long way to go but it’s a start 🙌🏻

Hiii! I’ve just downloaded the app, I’m 23 and used to be well into fitness! I then got too comfortable in myself and put all the weight I lost, back on 🙈 My...

Hiii! I’ve just downloaded the app, I’m 23 and used to be well into fitness! I t...

Boo7871

•6 years ago

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Who'd have thought Mungo Jerry was a pace setter?

So, not been feeling that great over the last couple of days so a bit dubious about my run today - W6R3 - especially as I had a peek at what I was going to...

So, not been feeling that great over the last couple of days so a bit dubious ab...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running with my Sis ❤️

My big sis Jf2018 did her 1st post Grad run today with me! It was awesome seeing her determination 🙌👊🙌 and seeing her completing her 30minutes! Very proud...

My big sis Jf2018 did her 1st post Grad run today with me! It was awesome seeing...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Week 8 completed

Anxiety not as strong as running tonight

W6 R3

Day one!

Graduation 🎓 run 🏃‍♀️ complete

Week 4 run 3

W3R1 Woo-hoo!

W4R1 smashed it

Wk9r1 - could have battered Sarah today

20mins of running

There was an old lady...🐝

W1R1 (but really R3) is done!

Wk4R1 Feeling meh

Week 9 Run 1 Treadmill

Week 4!

Revelation?

Week 1- run 3 ✅

Week 1 Run 1

W5R3

Week 7 run 1

Recommendations for trainers?

First run after 4 weeks

big jump

Week 4 Done!

Loving it!

C25K changed my life

Run 3 harder than the other 2

Long way to go but it’s a start 🙌🏻

Who'd have thought Mungo Jerry was a pace setter?

Running with my Sis ❤️

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