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Festive Mantra 6

AlMorr fancied a variation on his statistical lyrics of the other day, so here are the Twelve Runs of Christmas. Enjoy x For the first run of Christmas My...

AlMorr fancied a variation on his statistical lyrics of the other day, so here a...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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week7 run 3

my legs were so heavy, felt like I was hardly moving at the end, but somehow I did, and just before the rain! Not looking forward to week8, might need more...

my legs were so heavy, felt like I was hardly moving at the end, but somehow I d...

Jalk

•5 years ago

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Food plus weight problems?

Hey you guys! I'm currently in progress to train for a recruitment, and running makes me lose weight which i don't really want because one of the requirements...

Hey you guys! I'm currently in progress to train for a recruitment, and running ...

Anonymous-09

•5 years ago

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Sore feet

Started week 5 today - is anyone else experiencing mildly painful feet when running?

Started week 5 today - is anyone else experiencing mildly painful feet when runn...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W3r1 I did it! With an audience!

So I had plans to get up very early and run then, but I’m not an early bird and in fact, despite a 5.30am alarm call, left the house late. So plan B was to run...

So I had plans to get up very early and run then, but I’m not an early bird and ...

ktsok

Graduate•5 years ago

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Some days I just don't feel it

The cold wet weather inspires me to keep going. But the slippy Icy pavement puts me off. I notice some days I'm really up for it others I plod on through.

The cold wet weather inspires me to keep going. But the slippy Icy pavement puts...

JumpingFrog

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Struggling week 7

After a break of 10 days I thought I’d struggle with R1w7 but managed it no problem then found run 2 hard and run 3 harder still. Finding my legs are tiring...

After a break of 10 days I thought I’d struggle with R1w7 but managed it no prob...

Jlonomore

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R1 Treadmill Deck Broke

So we bought a NordicTrack T9.2 off eBay a few years ago for a bargain £390 and its had good use (by our son and my first attempt at CT5K in 2016) but, sadly,...

So we bought a NordicTrack T9.2 off eBay a few years ago for a bargain £390 and ...

gsjltm

Graduate•5 years ago

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Another oldie past the finishing line!

Just come back from W9R3 this morning and can’t wait to tell you all! I expected a shower of fireworks to appear on the C25K app! I’ve done it! It’s been a bit...

Just come back from W9R3 this morning and can’t wait to tell you all! I expected...

Latecomer

•5 years ago

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Wk 7 run 3

Was feeling great about the first two runs and now have had a cold with cough for over a week so no run 3 yet. I should have been on track to graduate by end...

Was feeling great about the first two runs and now have had a cold with cough fo...

Kocelyn

Graduate•5 years ago

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WK5 R2

So many wows today. I am more than halfway through the program 🎉. Both 8 min runs felt awesome and for the first time I wasn’t waiting for Micheal to announce...

So many wows today. I am more than halfway through the program 🎉. Both 8 min ru...

emma_lynne

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3

Just completed week7 😊and feeling fab. Can’t wait to start W8 on Friday. Loving the running. 🥰

Just completed week7 😊and feeling fab. Can’t wait to start W8 on Friday. Loving...

Letty111

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Ying & Yang

I got quite emotional as I completed this run milestone run W5R3 this morning . There were a few firsts too - first without support of my boyfriend( yes I know...

I got quite emotional as I completed this run milestone run W5R3 this morning . ...

Beatricefast

Graduate•5 years ago

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Proper Grown-up Shoes!

Before I started my C25 journey I did a walking programme for a month and went to Pilates to get ready for the runs. I ran in grey leggings, grey tee shirt and...

Before I started my C25 journey I did a walking programme for a month and went t...

lexi6

Graduate•5 years ago

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1 week without running

With my work I do four 12 hour shifts then four days off so for those four days it's hard to squeeze in running but usually manage 1 run. Not this time for...

With my work I do four 12 hour shifts then four days off so for those four days ...

Pubcarking

Graduate•5 years ago

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Confessed to athletic son

Confessed to my athletic son about my running by showing him my graduation on my phone. (He's a physio.) His reaction was priceless! About 5 minutes later, he...

Confessed to my athletic son about my running by showing him my graduation on my...

Runawaytrainer

Graduate•5 years ago

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20min run and tree surgery

Love running in that wind. Yes it blustery but so nice. Still tender from Sundays 10k so just set out for a wee smooth 20min run. I think that's the best run...

Love running in that wind. Yes it blustery but so nice. Still tender from Sunda...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

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Dodgy knee

Does anyone have any tips to help with a painful knee? I have previously had an ACL repair and cartilage removal which means my knee aches most days. I have...

Does anyone have any tips to help with a painful knee? I have previously had an ...

Blamm0

Graduate•5 years ago

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Dirge of W9r2

Don't know what went wrong but the sun was shining, the sky was blue and I felt really good as I set off on the brisk walk. However as soon as I started to run...

Don't know what went wrong but the sun was shining, the sky was blue and I felt ...

Oldishrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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A day earlier than planned due to local weather

I’ve made it! A late night run after yesterday’s early run placed me at approximately a rest day between runs, not a practice I’ll recommend to anyone starting...

I’ve made it! A late night run after yesterday’s early run placed me at approxim...

Lozzles74

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Parkrun

I graduated C25k on the 19th November so it's very early days for me. On Saturday I ran my first Parkrun on my birthday and loved it! As I stood in the...

I graduated C25k on the 19th November so it's very early days for me. On Saturda...

buzzards

Graduate•5 years ago

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Rest day or not???

I’m worried that I might not be ready for my goal of 5k on 26 January. Is it necessary to have a rest day in alternate days or could I run two consecutive...

I’m worried that I might not be ready for my goal of 5k on 26 January. Is it nec...

Blondebeginner

•5 years ago

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First 5k

I suddenly realised tonight that i've never actually run the 5k i started this program to do, so went out and did it (just under 33 minutes in the end). The...

I suddenly realised tonight that i've never actually run the 5k i started this p...

Leadfoot

Graduate•5 years ago

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I hope this isn’t the end

Feeling very disappointed have been really enjoying following the program but have now developed pain in my hip which I believe is “glute” related waiting for...

Feeling very disappointed have been really enjoying following the program but ha...

Losingthecalories

•5 years ago

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7 Steps forward, 2 Steps back

Was at W7R2. Had a bitch of a fortnight. Bad knee so couldn't run, hell at work. Next thing I know I am inhaling crisps, cake and ice cream. I have gained...

Was at W7R2. Had a bitch of a fortnight. Bad knee so couldn't run, hell at wor...

JayneNoor

•5 years ago

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Feeling a bit flat 😕

So, I decided to link Zwift (virtual running app for the treadmill) to Strava so I could connect with people. Set everything up, synced apps, had a wee run,...

So, I decided to link Zwift (virtual running app for the treadmill) to Strava so...

Lapsedyogi

Graduate•5 years ago

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Trying to get myself out the door

Cold and dark out there.

CateBlack

•5 years ago

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Any advice on how to get back after a break?

Hi all, I graduated a few months ago and continued to run twice a week. I didn't make much progress pg, but was happy with two 30 min runs per week. I...

Hi all, I graduated a few months ago and continued to run twice a week. I didn'...

Gilliano666

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Fantastic run!

Just had one of my best runs since completing C25K at the beginning of this month! Been using the C25K + podcasts currently using the stepping stones one and...

Just had one of my best runs since completing C25K at the beginning of this mont...

Anna675

Graduate•5 years ago

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Night Shifts Almost Complete: Week 5, Run 2.

Tomorrow morning I finish my final night shift of the week (Cannot wait to sleep in my bed tomorrow night!). However, tomorrow is run 2 of week 5. I am so...

Tomorrow morning I finish my final night shift of the week (Cannot wait to sleep...

BethanDavies

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2018

Festive Mantra 6

week7 run 3

Food plus weight problems?

Sore feet

W3r1 I did it! With an audience!

Some days I just don't feel it

Struggling week 7

W6R1 Treadmill Deck Broke

Another oldie past the finishing line!

Wk 7 run 3

WK5 R2

W7R3

Ying & Yang

Proper Grown-up Shoes!

1 week without running

Confessed to athletic son

20min run and tree surgery

Dodgy knee

Dirge of W9r2

A day earlier than planned due to local weather

First Parkrun

Rest day or not???

First 5k

I hope this isn’t the end

7 Steps forward, 2 Steps back

Feeling a bit flat 😕

Trying to get myself out the door

Any advice on how to get back after a break?

Fantastic run!

Night Shifts Almost Complete: Week 5, Run 2.

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