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Bit confused and nervous bout starting just wondering what this helps with and does it have good out comes by the end

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Alex2046

•6 years ago

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Week1day1

I have today completed week 1 day 1 of the c25k - I am very pleased with myself for getting out and actually doing it 😬

I have today completed week 1 day 1 of the c25k - I am very pleased with myself ...

Phant

•6 years ago

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It’s working !

If you’ve come across me here before you’ll know I’m currently carrying an extra person in fat (I call it Ethel). Consequently I can’t run yet and am resigned...

If you’ve come across me here before you’ll know I’m currently carrying an extra...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 run1

Oddly it seemed a whole lot shorter than week1 runs. Mainly because of not having so many running bits! My brain is easily fooled! Had pain in my shin and calf...

Oddly it seemed a whole lot shorter than week1 runs. Mainly because of not havin...

Shmelany

•6 years ago

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Back to ballet!

Evening run buddies I went back to ballet tonight after along break of 6 months (due to illness). Normally, even just after the 6 week summer break, I huff and...

Evening run buddies I went back to ballet tonight after along break of 6 months ...

embobs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bugger bugger bugger !!

Landed in Fuerteventura yesterday, got the running kit, graduated on Tuesday and so ready to run again, now the annoying news... years ago broke my big toe,...

Landed in Fuerteventura yesterday, got the running kit, graduated on Tuesday and...

Taffinator

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 finished 😯

I've had a sh*te week, emotionally and mentally and have felt my mood slipping due to this. I woke this morning at 5.30, couldn't sleep again, and eventually...

I've had a sh*te week, emotionally and mentally and have felt my mood slipping d...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W4R2 - slightly windy, a cautionary tale....

I got to the works gym this evening and it was empty. Yay whoop whoop 👐 Lunch today was lentil "shepherd's" pie. Tasted ok and no too many calories so happy...

I got to the works gym this evening and it was empty. Yay whoop whoop 👐 Lunch ...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Well it may have been slow but I actually did it . Thought the jump from 8 min intervals to 20 min would be too much but I managed it yippee

Well it may have been slow but I actually did it . Thought the jump from 8 min i...

Belotte

•6 years ago

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Wk4R1 starting to think about technique

Hi, On week 4 and really comfortable, loving it in fact! Do any of you run ‘toe first’. I find it easier and quicker but am not sure about shoes and gait...

Hi, On week 4 and really comfortable, loving it in fact! Do any of you run ...

Moirrey76

•6 years ago

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Day 2 week 1

Just did day 2 of week 1! I didn’t realise how unfit I was! But I’m so determined to complete the 9 weeks!!

Just did day 2 of week 1! I didn’t realise how unfit I was! But I’m so determine...

Mrwright

•6 years ago

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Eeek Entered a 5k Trail Run in 4 weeks time!

I used to take part in trail runs a few years ago when I jogged regular and was way fitter lol. I'm only half way through Wk4 but I've hit the enter button on...

I used to take part in trail runs a few years ago when I jogged regular and was ...

SOULY47

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tell my body I’m not 19

How do I tell my body it’s 59 not 19 I’m into wk3 r2 and first two runs I definitely take off a little too quick. My brain says I can run like I did in my...

How do I tell my body it’s 59 not 19 I’m into wk3 r2 and first two runs I defin...

Albatross59

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 😃

I only went and ran for 5 minutes... twice! Elated is an understatement. I am absolutely amazed at the way this plan can keep you going even when you think it...

I only went and ran for 5 minutes... twice! Elated is an understatement. I am ab...

naaatsh92

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Must.keep.going. W7R2

At about the 20 second mark, after starting out this morning, I thought I would never make the entire time. My legs lagged and I was tired. After about the...

At about the 20 second mark, after starting out this morning, I thought I would ...

kwell39

Graduate•6 years ago

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Last Night in Cartagena

Managed another good run for the final run of week 4. Also managed an extra 5 minutes. Feeling quite pleased as had also walked 6 miles today. May be a few...

Managed another good run for the final run of week 4. Also managed an extra 5 mi...

SailingGirl

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Last Night in Cartagena

Managed another good run for the final run of week 4. Also managed an extra 6 minutes. Feeling quite pleased as had also walked 6 miles today. May be a few...

Managed another good run for the final run of week 4. Also managed an extra 6 mi...

SailingGirl

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W6R3 gutted

I’m absolutely fuming with myself, so upset, I struggled all the way through run 2 of week 6 with the worst stitch ever and could barely move when I got home,...

I’m absolutely fuming with myself, so upset, I struggled all the way through run...

Suki90

•6 years ago

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Just completed week 8 of c25k today and really looking forward to graduating next week

I’ve had a fantastic journey so far during this particular program, made some great friends and even inspired a few people to follow suit. I am a bit on the...

I’ve had a fantastic journey so far during this particular program, made some gr...

BigAlJack

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Running views! Morning or evening running?

Hi all! Just about to start my w1r3. Obviously it’s personal preference, but does anyone find it better to run in the mornings?

Hi all! Just about to start my w1r3. Obviously it’s personal preference, but do...

Chlocub

•6 years ago

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W2R3

W2R3 completed feel better already just after 2 weeks. Really enjoying it a lot better then I thought I would. Onwards and upwards and looking forward to week...

W2R3 completed feel better already just after 2 weeks. Really enjoying it a lot ...

Neilos1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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Last run of the conference. Got lost but feel great 😆

So this was hard because I got lost trying to combine Monday and yesterday morning’s runs! I didn’t want to go out tomorrow first thing as I’m definitely not...

So this was hard because I got lost trying to combine Monday and yesterday morni...

southlundon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sore shins

Anybody else’s shins really hurt duringabdcafter running? And any ideas how to stop it? Thanks

Anybody else’s shins really hurt duringabdcafter running? And any ideas how to s...

ChubRubBeGone

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Knees aching

Just done W1R3 and my knees are aching. I’ve never had knee problems at all - was more worried about my lungs as I’m asthmatic . Anyone else had this? Maybe...

Just done W1R3 and my knees are aching. I’ve never had knee problems at all - wa...

Lizzog

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

Holiday running

Tomorrow is my rest day and also MY BIRTHDAY 😁🥧🍰🎂🍷🍸🍹🍾 I'll be doing W2R2 somewhere in the Lake District That'll be a challenge

Tomorrow is my rest day and also MY BIRTHDAY 😁🥧🍰🎂🍷🍸🍹🍾 I'll be doing W2R...

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Running with music

I have been listening to a Spotify Playlist throughout my C2 5K programme. It's called "Just Get Going 155BPM" and it's been helpful to maintain a rhythm. Has...

I have been listening to a Spotify Playlist throughout my C2 5K programme. It's ...

Grandadmike

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

Podcasts

Can anyone recommend any funny podcasts I can listen to whilst C25K-ing? Also what is the best app to use? I don't have any music in my phone, not bothered...

Can anyone recommend any funny podcasts I can listen to whilst C25K-ing? Also wh...

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

18 Replies

Shall I run with a cold? Advice please

I did my first week 7 run on Tuesday and it was really hard at the end I think I could have walked the last 5 minutes faster! That night I started with a cold....

I did my first week 7 run on Tuesday and it was really hard at the end I think I...

Runninggran

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 - Quick run

I went to an Arctic Monkets concert yesterday and so I squeezed it in just before I left home to wait in the queue. No problems really, ran a bit fast than...

I went to an Arctic Monkets concert yesterday and so I squeezed it in just befor...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2.

Not sure if I've actually got my breath back yet from W1R1! W1 I found easy, I wasn't supposed to run Saturday but did 15 minutes on the treadmill. 5 min...

Not sure if I've actually got my breath back yet from W1R1! W1 I found easy, I ...

Fatfred2slim

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Bit confused and nervous bout starting just wondering what this helps with and does it have good out comes by the end

Week1day1

It’s working !

Week 2 run1

Back to ballet!

Bugger bugger bugger !!

Week 6 finished 😯

W4R2 - slightly windy, a cautionary tale....

Week 5 Run 3

Wk4R1 starting to think about technique

Day 2 week 1

Eeek Entered a 5k Trail Run in 4 weeks time!

Tell my body I’m not 19

Week 4 Run 1 😃

Must.keep.going. W7R2

Last Night in Cartagena

Last Night in Cartagena

W6R3 gutted

Just completed week 8 of c25k today and really looking forward to graduating next week

Running views! Morning or evening running?

W2R3

Last run of the conference. Got lost but feel great 😆

Sore shins

Knees aching

Holiday running

Running with music

Podcasts

Shall I run with a cold? Advice please

W4R2 - Quick run

W2R2.

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