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W1 👍👍

Started this programme a few weeks back, but after two runs on the road my knees were agony. Took a while for the pain to disappear and now I’m back....but on...

Started this programme a few weeks back, but after two runs on the road my knees...

SRS2102

•6 years ago

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W1R3 done and dusted

Week 1 complete and it feels good. Enjoyed a very early run at 06.30 and really enjoyed it. Keep it up people

Week 1 complete and it feels good. Enjoyed a very early run at 06.30 and really ...

Neilos1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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w2r3 today

w2r3 today still finding it easy but i wont be saying that in a few weeks time

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 completed.

What a chilly run this morning! Was alright once warmed up but brrrrrr! Time to get a longer top! Only annoyance with today’s run was that my headphones and...

What a chilly run this morning! Was alright once warmed up but brrrrrr! Time to ...

Taffinator

Graduate•6 years ago

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Do I pick up where I left off?

Hello, I’ve just got back from holiday and haven’t run for just under 3 weeks, today is my first run since the holiday and I’m not sure whether to continue...

Hello, I’ve just got back from holiday and haven’t run for just under 3 weeks, t...

Dory85

•6 years ago

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W1R2 - Feel ok now but today was tough

It was. But now I’m in and had a stretch I feel much better. Today, my chest hurt a lot whilst running. In my legs I feel I could run further, but my...

It was. But now I’m in and had a stretch I feel much better. Today, my chest h...

sarah_wrighty

•6 years ago

21 Replies

W3 daunting? - NOT ANYMORE!!

Hi I completed w2r3 yesterday and due to start w3r1 on Saturday but I feel that running for 3 minutes is a big step up from running 90 secs. I had to repeat...

Hi I completed w2r3 yesterday and due to start w3r1 on Saturday but I feel that...

snibble17

Graduate•6 years ago

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I haven’t run for 2 weeks

I am on week 7. But I haven’t ran for 2 weeks. Not sure If i can just get back into it and ran for 25mins. Should I go back a few a weeks ?

I am on week 7. But I haven’t ran for 2 weeks. Not sure If i can just get back i...

Shazgetfit

•6 years ago

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Making progress......Week 6, run 2 in the bag!

Here is Mr Squiggy! He was in a 'Let's go faster mood' today, probably due to his recent hair cut (not feeling too warm!). I had to smile at Laura's advice to...

Here is Mr Squiggy! He was in a 'Let's go faster mood' today, probably due to hi...

skysue16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finished!

Got to the end! It’s taken about four months but I plugged away! Feel better and now looking to find a 5k to 10K app!

Got to the end! It’s taken about four months but I plugged away! Feel better and...

sean123456

•6 years ago

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Romeo, Romeo, where art thou......

I thought I’d started following someone but can’t see how to find their posts? Answers please on a .....post?

I thought I’d started following someone but can’t see how to find their posts? A...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

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Managed a 6k with a shiny new playlist!

I've been feeling a little (lot) 'meh' over the last few days. I last went for a run on Sunday, ground out five k and hated every step and generally felt a...

I've been feeling a little (lot) 'meh' over the last few days. I last went for a...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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wohoooo w2r3

well after posting the other night that i was struggling with w2 runs i went out tonight determind and ready and what do you know i done every one and with...

well after posting the other night that i was struggling with w2 runs i went out...

Seejenrunx

•6 years ago

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W1R2

Well I was so much more organised tonight!!! Had a small bottle of water, a towel, moved a fan into room (treadmill for me!) and had music on. Had to tell...

Well I was so much more organised tonight!!! Had a small bottle of water, a towe...

Determined50

•6 years ago

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Is it harmful to run before breakfast?

I read recently that it's not a good idea to run on an empty stomach because it can lead to muscle wastage, especially for older people, of whom I am one. I...

I read recently that it's not a good idea to run on an empty stomach because it ...

sigasiga

Graduate•6 years ago

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Say goodbye to walking...

Another morning run done and W6R2 is toast! No more walking intervals for me. I keep telling myself if it get too difficult, I can still walk, but we will see!...

Another morning run done and W6R2 is toast! No more walking intervals for me. I ...

kwell39

Graduate•6 years ago

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Mantra

Here’s one I made up just now while doing 1:2. Feel free to use it if it helps ! No-one’s going to shout at me, No-one’s going to snigger, Every day in every...

Here’s one I made up just now while doing 1:2. Feel free to use it if it helps !...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yay back on the road again 😅

After a two week break (I know, I know, blame the school holidays...) I got out there tonight on a gorgeous evening in my neck of the woods and it went quickly...

After a two week break (I know, I know, blame the school holidays...) I got out ...

southlundon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back to running

Hey guys I’ve just gone back to doing the couch to 5k . I did it before and was happily , if slowly 38mins, running 5k three tones a week until I hurt my back...

Hey guys I’ve just gone back to doing the couch to 5k . I did it before and was ...

Belotte

•6 years ago

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Hills or flat?

As im getting further with each week i am running out of road, well flat road that is, ive just done w4r2 (previously got to w6r3 but had a long break) and im...

As im getting further with each week i am running out of road, well flat road th...

Nickimerritt

•6 years ago

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W2 Run 2 Conquered!

I'm feeling so motivated after completing day two of week 2?! I honestly never thought that I could get this far. There is still progress to be made but right...

I'm feeling so motivated after completing day two of week 2?! I honestly never t...

Kahlisi

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Foreigner abroad. Running. Crazy

I am foreign in Uk which is home. I travel abroad for work and today after 10 hr work I put my running shoes and run week 3 run 1 through the street of lovely...

I am foreign in Uk which is home. I travel abroad for work and today after 10 hr...

Benimisia

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Awful August Is Done - Hello September

Hi all Well my August running took a bit of a tumble due to extreme migraines and the hot, hot, hot sun. I agree that it seems dreadful to complain about the...

Hi all Well my August running took a bit of a tumble due to extreme migraines an...

Hidden

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Foreigner abroad. Running. Crazy

I am foreign in Uk which is home. I travel abroad for work and today after 10 hr work I put my running shoes and run week 3 run 1 through the street of lovely...

I am foreign in Uk which is home. I travel abroad for work and today after 10 hr...

Benimisia

•6 years ago

4 Replies

2 more runs to go!

I've been running on my own since starting c25k so had no idea what my "technique" was like. So I got my OH to film me the other day. Very interesting to see...

I've been running on my own since starting c25k so had no idea what my "techniqu...

Montymum

Graduate•6 years ago

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Goodbye week 1

W1R3 done, easy peasy, ha. I suspect it gets harder now 🙂 Not the first time I've started but determined to graduate this time. Week 2 here I come

W1R3 done, easy peasy, ha. I suspect it gets harder now 🙂 Not the first time I'...

steviej99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 done 😆

I did it. Couch to 5k. Yay!!

Crocky

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling a bit poo(ped)

So I’m w4 r2 just completed, I am still using treadmill as not feeling comfortable yet to go outside. The second 3 minute run I found the hardest :( I got to...

So I’m w4 r2 just completed, I am still using treadmill as not feeling comfortab...

NeverARunner

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Tired

Back at work this week so having to run at the end of the day rather than first thing in the morning. Can’t believe how much harder it is. Getting on ok tho,...

Back at work this week so having to run at the end of the day rather than first ...

Norfolk18

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 Injury

Oh dear, what a nuisance. All going well up to W4 Run 2 when I tore a calf muscle. Now it looks as if I will not be running for some time and will have to go...

Oh dear, what a nuisance. All going well up to W4 Run 2 when I tore a calf muscl...

dennisaf

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

W1 👍👍

W1R3 done and dusted

w2r3 today

W9R2 completed.

Do I pick up where I left off?

W1R2 - Feel ok now but today was tough

W3 daunting? - NOT ANYMORE!!

I haven’t run for 2 weeks

Making progress......Week 6, run 2 in the bag!

Finished!

Romeo, Romeo, where art thou......

Managed a 6k with a shiny new playlist!

wohoooo w2r3

W1R2

Is it harmful to run before breakfast?

Say goodbye to walking...

Mantra

Yay back on the road again 😅

Back to running

Hills or flat?

W2 Run 2 Conquered!

Foreigner abroad. Running. Crazy

Awful August Is Done - Hello September

Foreigner abroad. Running. Crazy

2 more runs to go!

Goodbye week 1

Week 9 run 3 done 😆

Feeling a bit poo(ped)

Tired

W4R2 Injury

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