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W2R2

Not having a rest day was a mistake, I couldn't face running on Monday so I did R1 yesterday and R2 today and my legs hate me

Not having a rest day was a mistake, I couldn't face running on Monday so I did ...

Librarose

•6 years ago

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Tomorrow’s Week1Run1

I’m fed up of sitting on my couch and am planning to go out tomorrow morning for my very first run. I hope I get to week 9 but let’s just keep it in the...

I’m fed up of sitting on my couch and am planning to go out tomorrow morning for...

Am3lia

•6 years ago

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Running with the stars

But didn't get around to watching the stars. At least the moon was helping light the paths. So W3R2 now done. Went nice and slow but km splits were improved...

But didn't get around to watching the stars. At least the moon was helping light...

Katnap

Graduate•6 years ago

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Up and running again

Just started the c25k again after an Achilles heel injury. Starting from scratch but looking forward to it!

Just started the c25k again after an Achilles heel injury. Starting from scratc...

nickhard

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slowing down

I know most people have questions about speeding up but has anyone any tips on how to slow down your pace . I run/jog at around 6.40 and I know I need to try...

I know most people have questions about speeding up but has anyone any tips on h...

Kerrylh

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1 - eventually 🙄

A big hi to all my fellow C25Kers! After completing Week 1 and although achieving it, I was too scared to do Week 2 (never believing I could run 90 seconds)...

A big hi to all my fellow C25Kers! After completing Week 1 and although achievi...

Davina1965

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Running Apps to track your route

Hi I’m new to this running lark but wondered what apps people use to track their route so that loved ones can monitor progress and see if you stop or get into...

Hi I’m new to this running lark but wondered what apps people use to track their...

DianeU

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 in the bag

I realy pleased to say I've done week 6 run 2 ! so I had a look at run 3 and it's for 25 mins!😨 wish me luck lol

I realy pleased to say I've done week 6 run 2 ! so I had a look at run 3 and it'...

Green1983

•6 years ago

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Lost me mo jo

Hi all so I graduated a few months ago but not done much running just ran out of steam and then had a cold the bug. So am going to start again from week 5 see...

Hi all so I graduated a few months ago but not done much running just ran out of...

Sammycab

•6 years ago

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W3R2 - Jelly legs

Struggled to motivate myself today, could be it was because I was later setting off - and was ready for lunch rather than running but couldn't excuse myself....

Struggled to motivate myself today, could be it was because I was later setting ...

sHAYM4N

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Newbie

Hi All, Have just joined & been reading some posts - some great info in there & great encouragement. I've a feeling a might need that. Have just done W2 run...

Hi All, Have just joined & been reading some posts - some great info in there &...

Slowboat

•6 years ago

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W3R2, I'm glad I finished you!

Another morning of wanting to stay in my oh so cozy bed! Gosh I'm starting to re-think the efforts I've gone to in improving my sleep - great mattress, nice...

Another morning of wanting to stay in my oh so cozy bed! Gosh I'm starting to r...

Amandana

•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Well I went for run 2 this morning and although rather stiff and sore it went very well. I remember this run from last year and it didn’t go so well and hurt...

Well I went for run 2 this morning and although rather stiff and sore it went ve...

Chris9R

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Hello from a newbie

Hello, just discovered this site today. Have done 2 runs so far with the third being this evening. Not sure I’ll ever get to week 9, but if I just keep doing...

Hello, just discovered this site today. Have done 2 runs so far with the third b...

ItstheMarchHare

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

Couch to 10k

Done this C25K and want to do the above- what’s the best app?

Chelleby78

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 9 Disaster!

I'm at w9r2 and instead of the treadmill I thought I would run by my house again now that the temperatures have dropped. I managed EIGHT minutes and had to...

I'm at w9r2 and instead of the treadmill I thought I would run by my house again...

Rowena04

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Not running often enough?

I’m on Week 3 run 1 today and finding it a daunting prospect. Work is very busy, and I also pack in Pilates yoga and a gym session so struggling to run more...

I’m on Week 3 run 1 today and finding it a daunting prospect. Work is very busy...

Lizzog

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3....still trying!

I attempted this twice can got in some good "practice", however I seemed to have a mental block about running for 20 mins straight. So I decided to try...

I attempted this twice can got in some good "practice", however I seemed to have...

Schmeeley71

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

w5r2 done

w5r2 done but still 20mins sounds alot but I WILL do it

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 lies vanquished and broken beneath my feet

Twenty minutes of running! Who'd have thunk it.

FenderTelecaster

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R3 I cried because I had no (running) shoes. Then I met a man who had no feet…

That’s week 3 completed and something happened on W3R1 that made me think. I had just finished the run in my local park and I was having a conversation in my...

That’s week 3 completed and something happened on W3R1 that made me think. I had...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Why have I hit a brick wall?!

I’m on week 6 run 3 and I have just come back from my run....honestly stopped atleast 3 times! I have been poorly with a virus and working, but I am so...

I’m on week 6 run 3 and I have just come back from my run....honestly stopped at...

Cathow83

•6 years ago

9 Replies

W4R2 with only two lungs

Just finished run 2. Had an extra days rest as I was still aching from Sunday's run and also did 12 hour shift at work. It was definitely easier than R1 as I...

Just finished run 2. Had an extra days rest as I was still aching from Sunday's ...

Wolvesmad

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Wk3 run2

Wk3 run 2 complete finally! Had to have a week break due to night shifts and family life. It was bloody hard but the dog and I managed! Feeling shattered! ☹️

Wk3 run 2 complete finally! Had to have a week break due to night shifts and fam...

Kiragray

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Phew that was hard work

No time for a run tomorrow so I did my wk2r3 a day early. I’m living puffing proof that taking a rest day between runs is a really good idea😳!

No time for a run tomorrow so I did my wk2r3 a day early. I’m living puffing pro...

happymothing

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

W5R2

Plan has obviously worked as I managed to do the 2x8min sessions without too much trouble....a question for anyone that's finished week 5 & 6....should I take...

Plan has obviously worked as I managed to do the 2x8min sessions without too muc...

uncle_wiggy

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

Graduation!

Smashed the graduation run and went for some more! Over the moon and can’t thank you guys and the programme enough for the support in getting this far! Loving...

Smashed the graduation run and went for some more! Over the moon and can’t thank...

Schmutzig

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Laura revisited

Another 4 months since my last post! I had blagged the EMF 10k and my 'running' ability was hanging by a thread as was my weight control and health. It was...

Another 4 months since my last post! I had blagged the EMF 10k and my 'running' ...

jt24

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

W7R2 Treadmill run went on for ever

Hi All This morning I did my 25 min run at the gym on the treadmill (don’t like the dark on my own!) It seemed to go on forever!! I also feel like I’m running...

Hi All This morning I did my 25 min run at the gym on the treadmill (don’t like ...

jlw34

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

W8R2 : lovely, lovely !

What a nice run it was ! Crisp, dry, clean air, blue sky, bright sun, the forest as beautiful as usual. My legs felt good, and I didn't do too bad on the hills...

What a nice run it was ! Crisp, dry, clean air, blue sky, bright sun, the forest...

HillsEverywhere

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

W2R2

Tomorrow’s Week1Run1

Running with the stars

Up and running again

Slowing down

W2R1 - eventually 🙄

Running Apps to track your route

Week 6 run 2 in the bag

Lost me mo jo

W3R2 - Jelly legs

Newbie

W3R2, I'm glad I finished you!

Week 1 run 2

Hello from a newbie

Couch to 10k

Week 9 Disaster!

Not running often enough?

W5R3....still trying!

w5r2 done

W5R3 lies vanquished and broken beneath my feet

W3R3 I cried because I had no (running) shoes. Then I met a man who had no feet…

Why have I hit a brick wall?!

W4R2 with only two lungs

Wk3 run2

Phew that was hard work

W5R2

Graduation!

Laura revisited

W7R2 Treadmill run went on for ever

W8R2 : lovely, lovely !

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