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New shoes photo!

Thanks to all eho replied, i found the button 😂 I have a weak ankle that needs support, so although i tried on entry level shoes they didn't give me enough...

Thanks to all eho replied, i found the button 😂 I have a weak ankle that needs ...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Read a lot but not written so much

I started this a few months ago and couldn't run to the end of the garden! I graduated Xmas week and been running since. Still using the programme to get...

I started this a few months ago and couldn't run to the end of the garden! I gr...

Skifit

•5 years ago

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Strained Achilles tendon

Week 1, first 2 runs were great all on nice smooth path. Decided to run somewhere else for run 3 and path was uneven and potholed. It's now 8 days since last...

Week 1, first 2 runs were great all on nice smooth path. Decided to run somewher...

Mental-Minion

•5 years ago

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Further to my ‘Is anyone else a lapsed graduate’ yesterday

Well I went out for the first time for aaaaaages this morning. It was dark, it was icy drizzle and it was windy. I was going to see how long I could jog...

Well I went out for the first time for aaaaaages this morning. It was dark, it ...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•5 years ago

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Knees stopped play

Was so enjoying getting started but by W3R2 am in so much pain w my knees I’ve had to stop - gutted! Going to try the strengthening exercises on the link for a...

Was so enjoying getting started but by W3R2 am in so much pain w my knees I’ve h...

Cmm62

•5 years ago

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week 5

Due to start week 5 tomorrow, and although I don't really know what's in store (I don't read ahead, and don't want to know until the few minutes before I...

Due to start week 5 tomorrow, and although I don't really know what's in store (...

Pudding5

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Inspiration 🌟

Hi everyone after a lots of procrastinating I have made the first step of registering for a park run. I have been inspired by all who have gone for it on...

Hi everyone after a lots of procrastinating I have made the first step of regis...

Jellylegs1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W3 Complete

Complete w3, and feel amazing and surprised at the same time. With each run I've been upping my pace a tiny fraction (with help from the treadmill) . In...

Complete w3, and feel amazing and surprised at the same time. With each run I've...

Sanguineus

•5 years ago

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W3R1 - Running late

So, a disappointing week because life got in the way and I didn’t fit all three runs in. I know it doesn’t really matter and we can do each week of running...

So, a disappointing week because life got in the way and I didn’t fit all three ...

Preserved_Moose

•5 years ago

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One year on.

I thought I’d write a few lines about my experience over the past year to encourage all you folk out there doing C25K as part of your New Year’s resolutions....

I thought I’d write a few lines about my experience over the past year to encour...

Encantada

•5 years ago

6 Replies

W5R3 Completed

Hi everyone well I went and did it! 20 mins none stop. It was outside with a little undulation. I found it exhilarating. I was joined by my Hubby which made...

Hi everyone well I went and did it! 20 mins none stop. It was outside with a li...

Jellylegs1

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Help a newbie!

I'm new to C25K and I'm SO unfit... Needing reassurance 😳

Mrscheyne18

•5 years ago

25 Replies

W2 Done!

Just finished W2R3 and enjoyed it, rather to my surprise. Even more to my surprise, I've been looking forward to the runs which has never happened with any...

Just finished W2R3 and enjoyed it, rather to my surprise. Even more to my surpri...

timlesvagues

•5 years ago

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Running CLOCKWISE!!

Why does it feel so odd to run in a clockwise loop? I’ve not done a whole lot of running but my two routes have a “block” to run round and I run both blocks...

Why does it feel so odd to run in a clockwise loop? I’ve not done a whole lot of...

Joster

Graduate•5 years ago

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FOLKESTONE

Today was my first ever run in Folkestone. I wasn't really "feeling" it all that much. I think if someone had told me to take the day off I would have. I'm...

Today was my first ever run in Folkestone. I wasn't really "feeling" it all that...

BirdyRose

•5 years ago

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Week 3 Run 3 Finished

So pleased that I have finished week 3 with the 3 minute runs. Harder next week but quietly looking forward to it. Felt a tinge on the second run very cold...

So pleased that I have finished week 3 with the 3 minute runs. Harder next week ...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1 R3

It has taken 2 weeks, due to catching a virus, but week 1 complete. Only 8 to go.

It has taken 2 weeks, due to catching a virus, but week 1 complete. Only 8 to go...

Namrod

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week5 R3

Oh my goodness! I’ve put this run off for over a week as I’ve had a few things going on (bump in the car) etc so couldn’t quite get my head in gear to think...

Oh my goodness! I’ve put this run off for over a week as I’ve had a few things g...

JRTrunner

•5 years ago

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W4R2 Done!!!

Well I actually surprised myself as I felt abit stronger today and my run went really well! Although it feels harder I managed my pace and made it! Feeling...

Well I actually surprised myself as I felt abit stronger today and my run went r...

Katroxy

•5 years ago

3 Replies

New addition to the home

Just got this so I can carry on in the ice/snow. It’s in pieces atm to get it in the car!

Just got this so I can carry on in the ice/snow. It’s in pieces atm to get it in...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

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Some useless stats...

I know speed and pace etc is not the important thing but I like number crunching! And I finally timed just my run without the walking warm up and cool down....

I know speed and pace etc is not the important thing but I like number crunching...

CrimsonMama

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Week 3 started!

Hi So I did my seventh run today (week 3 started) and when I heard that I was going to have to run for 3 minutes (!) I thought there was no way! Guess what?...

Hi So I did my seventh run today (week 3 started) and when I heard that I was go...

Fatpig

•5 years ago

3 Replies

New shoes!

Can someone tell me how to post a picture on here please, need to show off my new shoes! Thank you 😉

Can someone tell me how to post a picture on here please, need to show off my ne...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W8R2 after 4 rest days

I had an enforced couple of extra rest days due to DOMS after a particularly challenging (brutal!) Pilates class this week. I usually find extra rest days help...

I had an enforced couple of extra rest days due to DOMS after a particularly cha...

Ethelbert

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Advice needed

Has anyone else had a knee injury whilst doing the couch to 5k and 1 week from the injury your no better? Any advice would greatly be received

Has anyone else had a knee injury whilst doing the couch to 5k and 1 week from t...

Jps21

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Rather oddly I enjoyed the rain! W6R2

Was raining somewhat more significantly than I’d appreciated from indoors. However it was oddly ok to run in. Kind of liked it!! Still not getting clothing...

Was raining somewhat more significantly than I’d appreciated from indoors. Howev...

Dowat

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

W3R1

Hooray! My most enjoyable run so far. Can't believe I just ran for 3 minutes when, only a fortnight ago, 60 seconds seemed impossible. Trust the program. It...

Hooray! My most enjoyable run so far. Can't believe I just ran for 3 minutes whe...

SingerSarah

•5 years ago

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It Rained But I Ran - Week 3 - Run 2

I didn't notice the weather until I stepped out the front door. I blinked, turned round and went back inside. It was raining. I started having an inner...

I didn't notice the weather until I stepped out the front door. I blinked, turne...

Tiptopcat

•5 years ago

8 Replies

W9R3 Completed

W9R3 completed..Thanks to all encouragements from this group. Congrats to all graduates.

W9R3 completed..Thanks to all encouragements from this group. Congrats to all gr...

huszone

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

W8R3

I ran this morning by myself, first time in ages as my husband normally runs with me. I was not sure at all if I would have the motivation to keep going so was...

I ran this morning by myself, first time in ages as my husband normally runs wit...

Knitruntalk

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

New shoes photo!

Read a lot but not written so much

Strained Achilles tendon

Further to my ‘Is anyone else a lapsed graduate’ yesterday

Knees stopped play

week 5

Inspiration 🌟

W3 Complete

W3R1 - Running late

One year on.

W5R3 Completed

Help a newbie!

W2 Done!

Running CLOCKWISE!!

FOLKESTONE

Week 3 Run 3 Finished

W1 R3

Week5 R3

W4R2 Done!!!

New addition to the home

Some useless stats...

Week 3 started!

New shoes!

W8R2 after 4 rest days

Advice needed

Rather oddly I enjoyed the rain! W6R2

W3R1

It Rained But I Ran - Week 3 - Run 2

W9R3 Completed

W8R3

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