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Got out there

So after my moan yesterday. I put on my running gear and went for a short run did the 5 minute warm up and down and did a 2.2km run I know it is nothing like I...

So after my moan yesterday. I put on my running gear and went for a short run di...

Simba77

Graduate•6 years ago

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The c25k app

Is anyone else having issues with the app. I have had to do my last two runs off my phone timer as it stops mid session

Is anyone else having issues with the app. I have had to do my last two runs of...

Andyd8vis

Graduate•6 years ago

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High heart rate - possible explanation

I have a fitness watch (TomTom Spark 3 with heart rate monitor) and I’ve used it for the last 6 months when cycling, walking, hiking etc. I now include running...

I have a fitness watch (TomTom Spark 3 with heart rate monitor) and I’ve used it...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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I'm bk

So I'm back after almost 3weeks off . Unfortunately life happened and I was unable to run ,so I just started wk4 again and omg run1 just about did me in the...

So I'm back after almost 3weeks off . Unfortunately life happened and I was unab...

lumiae

•6 years ago

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Graduated W9R3 and so pleased with myself

I completed the Couch to 5K app this morning and just can't believe I did it. I'm 58 years old and feel healthier than I have for many years. It really is a...

I completed the Couch to 5K app this morning and just can't believe I did it. I'...

Positivelyalive

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

I know I shouldn't stop, and on my first 10min run I resisted, but on the way back I gave in! Am I forgiven? 8am this morning, 5min into the second 10, tried...

I know I shouldn't stop, and on my first 10min run I resisted, but on the way ba...

johnt46

Graduate•6 years ago

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Unsure

W6R3 today and it’s 25 mins. Have been thinking about this run since the last one, wondering if I’ll be able to do it. Still not convinced but will give it my...

W6R3 today and it’s 25 mins. Have been thinking about this run since the last on...

Polly0274

•6 years ago

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Rest day... no running.. so reading about running 😂

Here’s what I found today... this one really said C25K to me... are we “real runners?” Well, this is advice on running the winter for established runners...

Here’s what I found today... this one really said C25K to me... are we “real run...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•6 years ago

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Followed advice!

Changed route, changed music I listen to & tried to slow down; repeated run & felt lot better at end! However, this route had more roads to cross & I did stop...

Changed route, changed music I listen to & tried to slow down; repeated run & fe...

Hokitika

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7 done - on the home straight

2 weeks to go. I’ll do my W8R1 tomorrow morning and then I head off to Jamaica for two weeks. I’m taking my running gear but being realistic (and recognising...

2 weeks to go. I’ll do my W8R1 tomorrow morning and then I head off to Jamaica f...

Rory0511

Graduate•6 years ago

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Missed run

Feeling awful. The kids have given me a bug and I am feeling dizzy and sick. Not a good combination. Missed the start of week 4 last night and kicking myself....

Feeling awful. The kids have given me a bug and I am feeling dizzy and sick. Not...

Jazzyd

Graduate•6 years ago

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Omg!

I’ve lost my mojo! I need to get back on to it 😭😭

Diesel-Dodd

•6 years ago

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W5R2

I can’t say the running is getting easier every time I go out and I have really been struggling. But went to my 1st ever Zumba class last night and realised I...

I can’t say the running is getting easier every time I go out and I have really ...

KazMac2020

•6 years ago

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A little bit buzzing 😁

Week 6 done and dusted and I am chuffed to bits. Didn't think I could do it, struggled with run 2 and have been kind of dreading this morning since then. But...

Week 6 done and dusted and I am chuffed to bits. Didn't think I could do it, str...

Norah52

Graduate•6 years ago

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First encounters

Not looking forward to W7R3 tomorrow. First time running on a Saturday... good chance there’ll be other runners out there. So far it has just been occasional...

Not looking forward to W7R3 tomorrow. First time running on a Saturday... good c...

Harveysam

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6

Start week 6 next week. Mentally not sure about the longer runs. I seem to think I cannot do it. I'm only running/jogging at 7kph. Probably seems slow to...

Start week 6 next week. Mentally not sure about the longer runs. I seem to thin...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Yay🏃‍♀️🎉 w6R3

I can’t believe it, just completed last run of week 6, thanks to advice on here I really slowed it down, and I did it! Furthest I have ever run ever! Love this...

I can’t believe it, just completed last run of week 6, thanks to advice on here ...

Lansdown49

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Newbie

Week 1 re done as had 2 weeks off with a terrible chest infection and lots of medication. But I'm back on it and re doing week 2 now. Finding it easier 2nd...

Week 1 re done as had 2 weeks off with a terrible chest infection and lots of me...

4yearsoff40

•6 years ago

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Graduation!

What an amazing feeling this is to have completed C25K! A lot of determination goes a long way. I just need to keep this up. I had one main reason for doing...

What an amazing feeling this is to have completed C25K! A lot of determination g...

MDaw35

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6R3

Woooop!!! I’ve just ran for 25mins without stopping!! Who in the world thought that possible!! Keep going guys, you can ALL do it!xx

Woooop!!! I’ve just ran for 25mins without stopping!! Who in the world thought t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Getting started

Feeling daunted but ready to go

Orchardjog

•6 years ago

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W6R3 - Done, moving to W7R1

Just got done with W6R3 and it is all running from here... I am loving it. I must confess I was delaying W6R3 with the fear of 25min stretch running, so...

Just got done with W6R3 and it is all running from here... I am loving it. I mu...

tohealthyhabits

Graduate•6 years ago

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H8H Kevin has joined

Just joined so wish me luck😂😂😂looking to complete the programme and share experiences with other friends👍

Just joined so wish me luck😂😂😂looking to complete the programme and share exp...

H8hustle

•6 years ago

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W1 R3

Yay!!! week 1 done. Not too bad so far.... Let's see what week 2 brings 😱🤣

Batbabe

•6 years ago

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First run on my own

My first time out since graduating on Tuesday. It was harder to get out of the house. I ran slower. My shins hurt more. I ran the same course as Tuesday,...

My first time out since graduating on Tuesday. It was harder to get out of the ...

DNB2512

Graduate•6 years ago

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A really enjoyable run

So I haven't been able to fit in three runs a week recently. So I didn't think I'd run today. But I had such an urge and made myself do it and it was...

So I haven't been able to fit in three runs a week recently. So I didn't think I...

SubterraneanAlien

Graduate•6 years ago

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Three score & ten runs for 8 mins twice

Feeling just amazing and very pleased with myself having just done W5R2. Was a little nervous beforehand but Laura was right as always. Actually I wanted to,...

Feeling just amazing and very pleased with myself having just done W5R2. Was a l...

Oldishrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 - PMA worked!

I posted this morning that I was going to approach this evening's first run of week 4 with a positive mental attitude - 'This is an opportunity to see what I...

I posted this morning that I was going to approach this evening's first run of w...

Amerynthe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Splat!

So on Monday I tripped over a few minutes into my run. I was running in the woods and I tripped over a tree root, cutting and bruising my knee, shin, hip and...

So on Monday I tripped over a few minutes into my run. I was running in the wood...

WouldRatherBeReading

•6 years ago

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Still running just been a bit busy to post

I’m still loving my post c25k program (5-10K) and am coming up to the last run of week 4. Also loving my weekly gym session with my friend where we work with...

I’m still loving my post c25k program (5-10K) and am coming up to the last run o...

hudsondoglets

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

Got out there

The c25k app

High heart rate - possible explanation

I'm bk

Graduated W9R3 and so pleased with myself

Week 6 Run 2

Unsure

Rest day... no running.. so reading about running 😂

Followed advice!

W7 done - on the home straight

Missed run

Omg!

W5R2

A little bit buzzing 😁

First encounters

Week 6

Yay🏃‍♀️🎉 w6R3

Newbie

Graduation!

Wk6R3

Getting started

W6R3 - Done, moving to W7R1

H8H Kevin has joined

W1 R3

First run on my own

A really enjoyable run

Three score & ten runs for 8 mins twice

W4R1 - PMA worked!

Splat!

Still running just been a bit busy to post

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