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What to expect on Week 1 Day 1

Hi all. Hope everyone's fit and well. About 4 years ago I graduated from C25K and can, hand on beating heart, say it changed my life. I've since run the London...

Hi all. Hope everyone's fit and well. About 4 years ago I graduated from C25K an...

Runnected

•6 years ago

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W7R2

Very pleased with this run. Too much time in peak heart zone on Monday. Listened to the son and dropped pace right down and what a difference. Feeling good and...

Very pleased with this run. Too much time in peak heart zone on Monday. Listened...

Dixie65

Graduate•6 years ago

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Half way

I’ve just realised I’m half way through, I can’t believe I’ve got this far and enjoying it.

I’ve just realised I’m half way through, I can’t believe I’ve got this far and e...

Shelley2310

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just about to start

Just about to start Not run since I was a teenager Not I’m 50

Trebore

•6 years ago

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Graduation, hurray!😊

So pleased, I accomplished W9R3 this morning. After Christmas I'll try to gradually increase the time so that I actually run 5K. I'll probably need to run off...

So pleased, I accomplished W9R3 this morning. After Christmas I'll try to gradua...

motowngirl

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5R3

OMG how do I run for 20 mins when the longest I've done is 8? !!!!

Debest

•6 years ago

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wrist pain?? really?

I have just come back from W3R1 which I just about managed. BUT I noticed a bit of wrist pain last week and today, wrists and lower arms hurt when I was...

I have just come back from W3R1 which I just about managed. BUT I noticed a bit ...

mafee

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 in the bag

I can’t believe I have just run for 25 minutes. A few weeks ago I was demoralised as I was out of breath and gasping for air. Now I have my breathing under...

I can’t believe I have just run for 25 minutes. A few weeks ago I was demorali...

Poppypieces

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7r1

I've been repeating this run for 2 weeks as kept having to stop for 20 seconds , twice. So went out and finally done it without stopping so pleased. Also I...

I've been repeating this run for 2 weeks as kept having to stop for 20 seconds ,...

Buddy34

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting to love these runs!

I loved this run. It feels like the whole sessions are getting quicker now. As I keep saying, I'm giving myself focus tasks on these runs. This time I...

I loved this run. It feels like the whole sessions are getting quicker now. As...

BirdyRose

•6 years ago

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Struggling 😦!

I just don’t understand what is happening to my legs. I graduated pain and injury free a few weeks back. Since then I have done several consolidation runs and...

I just don’t understand what is happening to my legs. I graduated pain and injur...

SarahBrown

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5, Run 2.

I did it. I ran week 5, run 2. Am I tired? Yes. Did I find it hard? Absolutely. I found this run especially hard, I don't know why but I did. Did anybody...

I did it. I ran week 5, run 2. Am I tired? Yes. Did I find it hard? Absolutely. ...

BethanDavies

•6 years ago

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It's helped me with my running!

It's no secret, I'm not a spring chicken or a natural runner, but I have led a fairly active life which my joints keep reminding me of! I tried running in...

It's no secret, I'm not a spring chicken or a natural runner, but I have led a f...

mickh007

•6 years ago

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Hoping it will be OK

I really really want to do W9R1 today, I need to run today if I am to graduate by Christmas, but I have never run in the ran and it is tipping down and I am...

I really really want to do W9R1 today, I need to run today if I am to graduate b...

GoHelen

Graduate•6 years ago

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Is it 30mins of running or 5k

Week 9 Is it 30min of running or 5k ? As I didn’t complete 5k in 30min so carried on running ‘til I had which took another 7mins

Week 9 Is it 30min of running or 5k ? As I didn’t complete 5k in 30min so carri...

Alan1004

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9r1

So W9r1 was on Sunday and struggled through it having to drop to 7.5kph on the treadmill after 15mins by the end I ‘sprinted’ 😂 at 9.2kph for the last 2mins ....

So W9r1 was on Sunday and struggled through it having to drop to 7.5kph on the t...

Alan1004

Graduate•6 years ago

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Help! It’s a rest day!!

Whatever has happened to me? I did w9r1 yesterday and I’m now really enjoying it! I woke up this morning feeling disappointed it’s a rest day! This programme...

Whatever has happened to me? I did w9r1 yesterday and I’m now really enjoying it...

Dillyseesee

Graduate•6 years ago

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First posting - old runner on week 6

Morning all. This is my first post here and I’ve found this forum so inspiring. I’ve come back to running after many years and have ‘foolishly’ entered a 10k...

Morning all. This is my first post here and I’ve found this forum so inspiring. ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Hi

Just thought I’d jump in and say hello. I’ve completed W1 and was feeling pretty good, that was last Saturday, however some unplanned dental work has prevented...

Just thought I’d jump in and say hello. I’ve completed W1 and was feeling pretty...

HBdude

•6 years ago

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excercise good for blood pressure

gmb news this morning "excercise as effective as medication at lowering blood pressure"

gmb news this morning "excercise as effective as medication at lowering blood pr...

tomthumb1

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5r2 ✅

Yesss w5r2 done. I coped really well and could’ve carried on a bit after both the 8min runs (but I didn’t). I’m sooo excited about r3 on Friday, I know I’m...

Yesss w5r2 done. I coped really well and could’ve carried on a bit after both th...

Shelley2310

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK5R1 Podcast runs timed shorter ?

Hi all, I’ve just switched today from the app to the podcasts, mainly because I wanted the music and had heard that the encouraging Laura was giving people...

Hi all, I’ve just switched today from the app to the podcasts, mainly because I...

Loopytop

•6 years ago

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W3R2

W3R2 just completed. Must say I didn't think I would still be doing this. I don't know about anyone else but my runs finish shorter than W1? Question. Will...

W3R2 just completed. Must say I didn't think I would still be doing this. I don'...

Bershe

•6 years ago

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Going off programme?

Due to work and babysitting commitments and the fact that we have no street lights in my village I am only able to run safely once a week. After only just...

Due to work and babysitting commitments and the fact that we have no street lig...

Knitruntalk

Graduate•6 years ago

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Nearly there!

Ok so one more run and then technically I have finished the couch to 5K! How did that happen. Who knows. One more gentle run for Thursday and the park run...

Ok so one more run and then technically I have finished the couch to 5K! How d...

Jazzyd

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 3 done!

So after bailing on the first attempt on Sunday I completed the run tonight. More of a mental challenge than a physical one. Really had to push myself when I...

So after bailing on the first attempt on Sunday I completed the run tonight. Mor...

Gonnatri

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 - earliest run ever!

As you may know, I want to graduate on Thursday, to give me a day's rest before rocking up to my first ever Park Run and surprising my brother by not...

As you may know, I want to graduate on Thursday, to give me a day's rest before ...

Amerynthe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Why we run in wet, dark and cold

Water is good for your skin, darkness makes you invisible and cold preserves you, are some of the reasons why people go out no matter what. And run, no matter...

Water is good for your skin, darkness makes you invisible and cold preserves you...

mrrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3 Completed!

Went out at 7.30 this morning to avoid the forecast heavy rain and complete the final run of Week 2. Still on target and everything going well so far. Week 3...

Went out at 7.30 this morning to avoid the forecast heavy rain and complete the ...

strollguy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling bad

In week 4 and was due to do 2nd run. But weather is terrible and can't go out. Feel bad as upto now I've been in a strict routine. Will it do any harm to have...

In week 4 and was due to do 2nd run. But weather is terrible and can't go out. F...

Ukdebdow

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2018

What to expect on Week 1 Day 1

W7R2

Half way

Just about to start

Graduation, hurray!😊

Week 5R3

wrist pain?? really?

W6R3 in the bag

Wk7r1

Starting to love these runs!

Struggling 😦!

Week 5, Run 2.

It's helped me with my running!

Hoping it will be OK

Is it 30mins of running or 5k

W9r1

Help! It’s a rest day!!

First posting - old runner on week 6

Hi

excercise good for blood pressure

W5r2 ✅

WK5R1 Podcast runs timed shorter ?

W3R2

Going off programme?

Nearly there!

Week 7 run 3 done!

W9R2 - earliest run ever!

Why we run in wet, dark and cold

W2R3 Completed!

Feeling bad

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