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W6r3

I am due to run the above tomorrow and have noticed that I will not be walking ever again!! I am very daunted by this prospect. Is it really hard going from...

I am due to run the above tomorrow and have noticed that I will not be walking e...

juliet2018

•6 years ago

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Past the halfway mark

Just completed run 2 week 5 and feel amazing, probably the best I have felt since starting C25K. Today I used a Metronome for the first time, what a brilliant...

Just completed run 2 week 5 and feel amazing, probably the best I have felt sinc...

Bocky

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6r1

Started wk6 today found this run really good apart from getting a bit breathless maybe have to control my breathing better but overall a good start to wk6😊

Started wk6 today found this run really good apart from getting a bit breathless...

Buddy34

Graduate•6 years ago

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Poor shoes

This weather is playing havoc with my lovely trainers. Do you Runner’s put them in the washing machine?

This weather is playing havoc with my lovely trainers. Do you Runner’s put them ...

Runner60

•6 years ago

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W9R2 complete!

Didn't feel so good to begin with and got a small stitch early on, but towards the end I decided I didn't want to stop! Was determined to get over 4K as I...

Didn't feel so good to begin with and got a small stitch early on, but towards t...

letsgo32

Graduate•6 years ago

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Deflated

I have just completed my week 9 final run but I’m disappointed because I only managed 4.5k including the warm up and cool down walks (so 40 mins). I know I...

I have just completed my week 9 final run but I’m disappointed because I only ma...

mustgeton

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Coaching Apps

Now that I have finished the programme and going through a period of consolidation I am finding it tough without a coach giving me time nudges. I have re run...

Now that I have finished the programme and going through a period of consolidati...

Bloodhound1

•6 years ago

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Now been 5 weeks

It’s been 5 weeks since I last ran I now waiting for a ct scan and hoping it will get to the bottom of what going on with my calf and ankle I stop the sport...

It’s been 5 weeks since I last ran I now waiting for a ct scan and hoping it wi...

Garden17

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Weekly chat 26 - 2nd December

everyone and welcome to, yet another, new running week. We are all so busy... life can be hectic .... and even more so for us runners! Fear not, here is a...

everyone and welcome to, yet another, new running week. We are all so busy... l...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

What is your Week Nov 26th-Dec 2nd, let’s talk running! Feel free to join 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻

Hello all! A mixed bag of weather these shorter day. But this week Im over in the Canary Isles for a winter sunshine break, so back to running in shorts and...

Hello all! A mixed bag of weather these shorter day. But this week Im over in th...

Millsie-J

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9, run 2 done!!!!!

So after moving outside to finish my C25K I am really enjoying my final few runs. I have found some good playlists on spotify which I think are helping me run...

So after moving outside to finish my C25K I am really enjoying my final few runs...

Running_Saz

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4

That’s brilliant keep up the good work. I’m on it today upwards and onwards

Julieebanks

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Running before breakfast

Do morning runners eat first.. I had water but no food.. also starting to get a groin ache both sides one more than other? Any advice?

Do morning runners eat first.. I had water but no food.. also starting to get a ...

Mitziruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK12 R1 complete

So I'm still rubbing the 30 mins, 3 times a week but hadn't really been increasing my pace. I didn't particularly feel the need to as i was drubbing for 30...

So I'm still rubbing the 30 mins, 3 times a week but hadn't really been increas...

MDaw35

Graduate•6 years ago

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Best way to up distance in a week??

So I have been doing Cto5 since the end of September. Have missed a few and repeated a few weeks so yesterday I did my Week 7.1 run. I 'ran' very slowly for...

So I have been doing Cto5 since the end of September. Have missed a few and rep...

GenevaRunner

•6 years ago

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I’ve done it!!! W9R3 finished

I’m not usually one to crow about achievements but so chuffed I’ve done this. Thanks for peoples support and encouragement over the way. Now to keep it...

I’m not usually one to crow about achievements but so chuffed I’ve done this. T...

emct64

Graduate•6 years ago

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8k

going to gym later at the moment am doing 8k on trdmill wont be to long before am doing 10k ready for great manchester run next may here check this out...

going to gym later at the moment am doing 8k on trdmill wont be to long before ...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk9r1

So... just done my first 30min run.! I got a stitch for the first time through this programme! So close to the 5k just not there yet!x

So... just done my first 30min run.! I got a stitch for the first time through t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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First early morning test walk

So now 4 weeks after Achilles strain and getting better ( if I wear heels, I don’t limp!! ) so decided to drag myself out of bed at the previous running hour...

So now 4 weeks after Achilles strain and getting better ( if I wear heels, I don...

purplewalker

Graduate•6 years ago

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Shin pain

Hi everyone, just joined. I’m on week 2 of couch to 5k, was struggling to run 30 seconds at the start, but can now run 90 seconds, to me, this makes me sound...

Hi everyone, just joined. I’m on week 2 of couch to 5k, was struggling to run 30...

Stark75

•6 years ago

8 Replies

W6R2

Another step towards the ultimate goal . First 10 minute run felt easy, second 10 minutes towards the end was very much 'mind over matter. I have to admit...

Another step towards the ultimate goal . First 10 minute run felt easy, second ...

Anne-13

•6 years ago

3 Replies

W6R3 Done and dusted

Just finished W6R3, yaaas😀 And that's after yesterday's long walk on MamTor and Lose Hill. This fat old lady is getting around.

Just finished W6R3, yaaas😀 And that's after yesterday's long walk on MamTor an...

JayneNoor

•6 years ago

7 Replies

My first treadmill run - Week5Run3

I bought myself a treadmill tonight, spur of the moment m, off Facebook I’ve been wanting one for a while now, and as the weather is changing for the worse it...

I bought myself a treadmill tonight, spur of the moment m, off Facebook I’ve be...

Lozzles74

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Wk5R3

I did it completed my first 20minute run at 1st attempt. Can’t believe how far I have come in 5 weeks

I did it completed my first 20minute run at 1st attempt. Can’t believe how far I...

Losingthecalories

•6 years ago

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W3R1 “nice and steady”

“Nice and steady” is the key for sure. W1R1 was worse, as a lot of people say. It seems a big part of this for a lot of people is just to find the time and get...

“Nice and steady” is the key for sure. W1R1 was worse, as a lot of people say. I...

gsjltm

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

Post-Graduation Drop

So... I completed 4 consolidation runs and then I stopped. The last one was 11 days ago and I was making all kinds of excuses. Yesterday I logged on here and I...

So... I completed 4 consolidation runs and then I stopped. The last one was 11 d...

Hattie27

Graduate•6 years ago

18 Replies

Penultimate run done!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

So,I have just done week 9,run 2! Nice and steady....keeping up the slowish pace and I think it was actually 4K actual running but I am more than happy with...

So,I have just done week 9,run 2! Nice and steady....keeping up the slowish pace...

Jiw1968

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation on a cruise ship 🚢

Yay ! Final run done 🤗 I was so apprehensive about week 9 falling on my holiday but I was determined to not let it get in the way of graduating. Now it’s...

Yay ! Final run done 🤗 I was so apprehensive about week 9 falling on my holiday...

AmandaButterfly

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

Week 6 Run 2 brain confusion!

Did week 6 run 2 a couple of days ago, and used Strava to gauge the run for the first time. The strange thing was I felt a pressure to run faster because of...

Did week 6 run 2 a couple of days ago, and used Strava to gauge the run for the ...

SueAK

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

Hard run today.

This morning I did W7R1 which was so hard. I think it’s only the second time in the whole 7 weeks Iv felt I really struggled. From beginning to end I was...

This morning I did W7R1 which was so hard. I think it’s only the second time in ...

Pinkybee

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

W6r3

Past the halfway mark

Wk6r1

Poor shoes

W9R2 complete!

Deflated

Coaching Apps

Now been 5 weeks

Weekly chat 26 - 2nd December

What is your Week Nov 26th-Dec 2nd, let’s talk running! Feel free to join 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻

Week 9, run 2 done!!!!!

Week 4

Running before breakfast

WK12 R1 complete

Best way to up distance in a week??

I’ve done it!!! W9R3 finished

8k

Wk9r1

First early morning test walk

Shin pain

W6R2

W6R3 Done and dusted

My first treadmill run - Week5Run3

Wk5R3

W3R1 “nice and steady”

Post-Graduation Drop

Penultimate run done!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Graduation on a cruise ship 🚢

Week 6 Run 2 brain confusion!

Hard run today.

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