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Week 2

So that’s week 2 complete after a delay in starting it which I thought might set me back. Tough last run last night in the bitter cold and it snowed for the...

So that’s week 2 complete after a delay in starting it which I thought might set...

Newtofitness

•5 years ago

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Achy knees

So second week for me . I’m two stone over weight and unfit haven’t exercised in years . Did week one was tough 🤦🏻‍♀️So doing week one again. Found it...

So second week for me . I’m two stone over weight and unfit haven’t exercised in...

Anasta

Graduate•5 years ago

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Yay! Finally completed C25K

I started last June and had taken my time to get to week 8 until November 18. From then until now I have been running 1 - 2 -3 times a week, depending on how...

I started last June and had taken my time to get to week 8 until November 18. F...

Schmeeley71

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 complete

Week 4 completed last night 🤪🏃‍♀️💪 Was a long day, up early travelling from Derbyshire to London & back again, Icy weather, dark night, but convinced myself...

Week 4 completed last night 🤪🏃‍♀️💪 Was a long day, up early travelling from D...

Time_to_run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Freezing!

I did think twice about running this morning as the pavements were covered in black ice, but decided I could run on the main roads instead... Week 2 run 1 done...

I did think twice about running this morning as the pavements were covered in bl...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Giving Blood?

I am due to graduate on Sunday (eeeek!!) and have my regular appointment to give blood on Monday. I have never had any problems during or after giving blood...

I am due to graduate on Sunday (eeeek!!) and have my regular appointment to give...

E27M14

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R1

Im doing this. Completed W2R1 last night. Far better than last week although my calves tighten about half way which makes run part difficult (although still do...

Im doing this. Completed W2R1 last night. Far better than last week although my ...

Kez100

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1 - nervous!

Quite nervous this morning at tackling the step up from week 3! I plan to try it in half an hour or so, so will see how I get on - however the cold and...

Quite nervous this morning at tackling the step up from week 3! I plan to try it...

Harleysfield

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just my luck

So started wk3 last week and struggled big time. Having COPD I thought at this stage my lungs wouldn’t cope, but no it’s my legs. They are agony, heavy and not...

So started wk3 last week and struggled big time. Having COPD I thought at this s...

Changemylife

•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 looming.....

Can't believe I got this far with the lovely Laura who keeps me going. Following the plan to the letter and just trying to think one run ahead.....

Can't believe I got this far with the lovely Laura who keeps me going. Following...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week1 run2

Completed second run of week 1 today... much harder than the first one as I was running in the snow! Hopefully it will get easier.

Completed second run of week 1 today... much harder than the first one as I was ...

Amazonfire

•5 years ago

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Grrrrrr awful run tonight!

I keep telling myself, a bad run is better than no run at all. I was breathless, laboured and extremely slow. But I finished it, 30 mins. Stepping stones...

I keep telling myself, a bad run is better than no run at all. I was breathless...

Ceri1969

Graduate•5 years ago

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Somewhat embarrassing...

Do you also need to pee more frequently when it is cold? I was really glad to be back home from my W4R1, since public urination is something I really want to...

Do you also need to pee more frequently when it is cold? I was really glad to be...

Gryllotalpa

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3 R2

Just completed my 8th run in the programme. Haven't yet got the running buzz but I am pleased that for all 8 runs I've set off on the chosen day and time. So I...

Just completed my 8th run in the programme. Haven't yet got the running buzz but...

YouCanDoItMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Not run for 25 + Years

Just done 2nd run of week 1 and goind it so much harderthan the 1st. Nit heart rate or thighs, but shins felt it. Run was slightly uphill - not steep by any...

Just done 2nd run of week 1 and goind it so much harderthan the 1st. Nit heart r...

TheSnail

•5 years ago

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8:3, 4K, 🤒 38*C, 🥶, 🛏

Urghhh. Headache, got the shivers, running a temperature - wrong sort of running, that - stiff neck. I am feeling poorly. Work is stressful and I didn’t sleep...

Urghhh. Headache, got the shivers, running a temperature - wrong sort of running...

ktsok

Graduate•5 years ago

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Didn’t run.

The snow had me worried, not because it’s cold, but it came down this morning and then melted, before starting again... and I was worried about the snow on ice...

The snow had me worried, not because it’s cold, but it came down this morning an...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

I’ve just complete week 5 run 1. I see that at the end my last run this week is for 20 mins!!! I really feel this is a mistake.....is it?

I’ve just complete week 5 run 1. I see that at the end my last run this week is ...

Dippydonuts

•5 years ago

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Life after c25k

I know that I wanted to pick up on my pace. But wasn't easy being cold and dark. I took my time for safety reasons. Didn't stop me from my weekly work out.

I know that I wanted to pick up on my pace. But wasn't easy being cold and dark....

ShadowDee

Graduate•5 years ago

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Stitchintime

Week 1 R1 on Sunday was okay not easy but got there w1 r2 today could not get into a proper run felt really stiff

Week 1 R1 on Sunday was okay not easy but got there w1 r2 today could not get in...

Stitchintime

•5 years ago

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W2R1

W2R1 complete. It's bloody cold out here in Yorkshire! Feel great for getting out though. How's everyone else getting on?

W2R1 complete. It's bloody cold out here in Yorkshire! Feel great for getting ou...

ToriRose

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R1 - no snow on treadmills

It's snowing at home, but not on my treadmill 🤣 so just completed W3R1. Legs felt tired after 90 seconds on both of the 3 min run, but kept going and hope it...

It's snowing at home, but not on my treadmill 🤣 so just completed W3R1. Legs fe...

Viv49

Graduate•5 years ago

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Freestyle

1st run of the year, didn’t do the C25K just free styled today. Legs are feeling it now but Never out of breath 👌🏻 Let’s get the Christmas weight shifted!!...

1st run of the year, didn’t do the C25K just free styled today. Legs are feelin...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 3, run 1

Can’t believe in week 3 already. Felt a big step going from 90 seconds to 3 mins continuous running... will get easier I’m sure. Two more to go and then a...

Can’t believe in week 3 already. Felt a big step going from 90 seconds to 3 mins...

TINSKB

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 run 1

Wow, that felt good!! Knew 'the wall's would be coming at me hard, and it was weird I was willing it to just to get through it. Not words I'd ever thought I'd...

Wow, that felt good!! Knew 'the wall's would be coming at me hard, and it was we...

Sanguineus

•5 years ago

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Restarted

I had 7 days rest due to leg pain and started from scratch took it nice and easy but had to stop half way through run 4. My groin hip both knees front and back...

I had 7 days rest due to leg pain and started from scratch took it nice and easy...

Fitgirltobe

•5 years ago

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Over 70 Group

W1R2 hobble, hobble, totter, totter but I've done two sessions. Are there lots of older people doing this? Would like to compare notes please!

W1R2 hobble, hobble, totter, totter but I've done two sessions. Are there lots ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Holiday

I have been doing a 30 minute run three times a week for a few months. I’m off on holiday to Cyprus where it is about 17’ c and wondered if doing a shorter run...

I have been doing a 30 minute run three times a week for a few months. I’m off o...

Justinerose

•5 years ago

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W7R2 5k!!

Ok so that included the warm up and warm down but for the first time I covered 5k!! It was dead on 5k as well. Dog covered more I am sure but we changed the...

Ok so that included the warm up and warm down but for the first time I covered 5...

Sophia1712

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R2 minus a bit

DId W4R1 on Sunday. It was tough, I'm not lying, but I got through it. HOWEVER, today I really struggled with the second 5 minute jog and had to slow down to...

DId W4R1 on Sunday. It was tough, I'm not lying, but I got through it. HOWEVER...

Momoruns

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Week 2

Achy knees

Yay! Finally completed C25K

Week 4 complete

Freezing!

Giving Blood?

W2R1

W4R1 - nervous!

Just my luck

Week 5 Run 3 looming.....

Week1 run2

Grrrrrr awful run tonight!

Somewhat embarrassing...

W3 R2

Not run for 25 + Years

8:3, 4K, 🤒 38*C, 🥶, 🛏

Didn’t run.

Week 5 run 1

Life after c25k

Stitchintime

W2R1

W3R1 - no snow on treadmills

Freestyle

Week 3, run 1

Week 3 run 1

Restarted

Over 70 Group

Holiday

W7R2 5k!!

W4R2 minus a bit

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