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W5R3

Yeah, over half way. I know there’s more challenging runs ahead but this still feels like quite a milestone 😝

Yeah, over half way. I know there’s more challenging runs ahead but this still ...

Eralar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7 R2 Done! 👌

Gorgeous morning... perfect for running. I really enjoyed this run... 25mins for breakfast 🙌 I took an extra rest day this week as my heel has been a bit...

Gorgeous morning... perfect for running. I really enjoyed this run... 25mins for...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 6

Started week 6 today by completing Run 1, I found the start of the last 5 minute run tough but ran it off and finished strong. Feel very good today. Next one...

Started week 6 today by completing Run 1, I found the start of the last 5 minute...

Selki

•6 years ago

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Postgrad run 4 : back to the hills

Vacation over, I'm back to my Swiss hiking paths! That run was a bit of a mixed bag. I had tight calves which didn't want to loosen, and after a while I...

Vacation over, I'm back to my Swiss hiking paths! That run was a bit of a mixed ...

HillsEverywhere

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1D1

W1D1 done!

Bexk

•6 years ago

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W3R1 smashed it 😁

I was so nervous to do this run as w2 R3 was a killer. I thought I'd have no chance. And after I finished I felt great! So proud of myself. Look forward to...

I was so nervous to do this run as w2 R3 was a killer. I thought I'd have no cha...

Ilovethatcake

•6 years ago

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Absolutely Amazed.

I was on a mission this morning. I did my week 9 run 3 and even managed to up the speed on the last 5 minutes. So pleased I actually started this journey,...

I was on a mission this morning. I did my week 9 run 3 and even managed to up th...

Jules121

Graduate•6 years ago

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Some people think it's all over.....it is now !!!

Another beautiful morning on Dover seafront and to make it even better I did my final week 9 run.....and that's it !! I am officially a graduate and a...

Another beautiful morning on Dover seafront and to make it even better I did my ...

Mrd2001

Graduate•6 years ago

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Beware the Injured Runner - Aagh!!

About to enter W8. Sustained a tweaked back playing golf. Sidelined until the muscle spasm pain goes. Will my first run afterwards - could be up to a week away...

About to enter W8. Sustained a tweaked back playing golf. Sidelined until the mu...

Mase54

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pace

Why is my pace soo much slower on the treadmill???

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Buffs

Any advice on buffs? There are so many to choose from in Buffwear. Is it possible to breathe well through the warm ones? (Gutted that I'm off sick and can't...

Any advice on buffs? There are so many to choose from in Buffwear. Is it possibl...

Runawaytrainer

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK5 R2

Did my run last night and was amazed that I found the second 8 min run so much easier than the first! Now it’ll be head down tomorrow slow and steady to get...

Did my run last night and was amazed that I found the second 8 min run so much e...

runradiographerrun

•6 years ago

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W2R1 🎉

Oh my god I did it!!! Can’t believe I’m this far already I thought 10 days ago I was never going to complete week 1 and Iv only fully completed it once....

Oh my god I did it!!! Can’t believe I’m this far already I thought 10 days ago...

Pinkybee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie with Sore Knees 😱

Just in my second week of C25K and I've got runners knee. I think it's that,my knees kill going up the stairs or getting up from kneeling. What can I do, I...

Just in my second week of C25K and I've got runners knee. I think it's that,my k...

Lulicious

•6 years ago

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Treadmill run 2

Just completed treadmill run 2 (I’m sure I’ll get use to it). Feel like I’m starting all over again totally disorganised. Whoever said it’s easier than outside...

Just completed treadmill run 2 (I’m sure I’ll get use to it). Feel like I’m star...

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1 ✅

Done, seemed tougher than the 20 minute run 😳😳 maybe it’s the breaking stride to walk in between??

Done, seemed tougher than the 20 minute run 😳😳 maybe it’s the breaking stride ...

Unfit53

Graduate•6 years ago

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tredmill

just to let you know if you are running on tredmill thats fine do what you think what is best for you. i run at 5mph with an encline of 5% which i feel there...

just to let you know if you are running on tredmill thats fine do what you think...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back at it and up to wk6 r2

I had a few weeks off with illness and being busy and away from home so I was worried about starting up again. I also came to a bit of a standstill on reaching...

I had a few weeks off with illness and being busy and away from home so I was wo...

SleepyAsh

•6 years ago

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W6R1

Yesterday was my first week 6 run and have to admit I found it pretty hard but put it down to over indulged at weekend🍺🥃🍷🤢

Yesterday was my first week 6 run and have to admit I found it pretty hard but p...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

Done a totally different route. Would be a lovely run in daylight. Just couldn't see too much. Slightly slower than Sunday but at 26.22 still can't complain....

Done a totally different route. Would be a lovely run in daylight. Just couldn'...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8 R1 - interesting!

Just back from W8 R1. Having found most of the 25min runs in W6 and W7 quite tough, I was sure to start my first 28min run at a really steady pace. As a...

Just back from W8 R1. Having found most of the 25min runs in W6 and W7 quite tou...

BargainRzl

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 conquered !!

I ran for 20 mins on Sunday morning. I didn’t believe I was capable. I’m so proud !!!😊😊😊

I ran for 20 mins on Sunday morning. I didn’t believe I was capable. I’m so prou...

blackcatgib

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k

i know this is not about speed .but i was thinking if running at 5mph so it says you can do 1 mile in 12 mins so am i right to say about 36 mins to do 5k is...

i know this is not about speed .but i was thinking if running at 5mph so it says...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1

W4R1 completed. It is getting easier I guess. I wouldn’t have imagined just a month ago willingly getting up at 5:30 in the morning to go running! Loving it...

W4R1 completed. It is getting easier I guess. I wouldn’t have imagined just a mo...

Rainbow13

•6 years ago

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I just ran 8 minutes!

Week 5 Run 2 done! I was so worried about this run but everyone who commented on my last post talked about how much more of a mental battle it was than...

Week 5 Run 2 done! I was so worried about this run but everyone who commented on...

RunningBride

•6 years ago

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Week 9

Well just got back from a misty dark w8 r3 run and what can I say...... never thought I would be here 8 weeks ago. I’m so proud of myself for getting where I...

Well just got back from a misty dark w8 r3 run and what can I say...... never th...

Kazzybe

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9, What’s your distance?

I’m just on my last run of W7 and I’m only reaching about 3.8K, and I can’t see how the extra 5min run will get me and extra 1.2K? Is anyone else having this...

I’m just on my last run of W7 and I’m only reaching about 3.8K, and I can’t see ...

Miggins92

•6 years ago

17 Replies

It's Job Done 🏆

Last run is in the bag 🏃🏽‍♀️ and I have completed C25k The little SitDown gremlin still lurks but I'm channelling my inner Usain and getting my swagger on...

Last run is in the bag 🏃🏽‍♀️ and I have completed C25k The little SitDown gr...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W5R1, challenging!

So I did the first run of week five today, and possibly went in a bit too confidently after week 4. Having noticed the first 5-10 mins are usually the hardest...

So I did the first run of week five today, and possibly went in a bit too confid...

Leadfoot

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk2R1 - Before and after pictures and thoughts?

Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum and completely new to running. Just out of curiosity, has any one got any pictures of themselves when they first...

Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum and completely new to running. Just out ...

Reecegrosveno

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

W5R3

Wk7 R2 Done! 👌

Week 6

Postgrad run 4 : back to the hills

W1D1

W3R1 smashed it 😁

Absolutely Amazed.

Some people think it's all over.....it is now !!!

Beware the Injured Runner - Aagh!!

Pace

Buffs

WK5 R2

W2R1 🎉

Newbie with Sore Knees 😱

Treadmill run 2

W6R1 ✅

tredmill

Back at it and up to wk6 r2

W6R1

Week 9 run 2

W8 R1 - interesting!

Week 5 conquered !!

5k

W4R1

I just ran 8 minutes!

Week 9

W9, What’s your distance?

It's Job Done 🏆

W5R1, challenging!

Wk2R1 - Before and after pictures and thoughts?

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