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Taken a week off- sort of.

I should have done the last run of week 5 on Friday, the day we set off on a 5 day walking holiday. The day before was a running rest day but not a real rest...

I should have done the last run of week 5 on Friday, the day we set off on a 5 ...

LadyGert

•5 years ago

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Preparation.......

W7R2. Had planned with my other half to go out for this run at 6:30 tonight. Sitting on the sofa doing nothing and I get a text, got 45 mins, shall we go now?...

W7R2. Had planned with my other half to go out for this run at 6:30 tonight. Sit...

E27M14

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated last month.... my next challenge.

Hi Iv been quiet for a few weeks while enjoying my freedom of running. It’s been doing well I’m running about 32 mins each run now and my pace varies but I’m...

Hi Iv been quiet for a few weeks while enjoying my freedom of running. It’s be...

Pinkybee

Graduate•5 years ago

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Me... in a running shop... me!!!

Well, after lots of consistent advice, I decided to go and get some proper shoes early on in my journey, rather than run in cheapies. I have to say, the...

Well, after lots of consistent advice, I decided to go and get some proper shoes...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

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Head wind.....

I went out this morning and there was a head wind for most of the way so found it more difficult than usual. But I completed and on the homeward bound the...

I went out this morning and there was a head wind for most of the way so found i...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1 R3 - worried for W2

I've actually completed W1 and am feeling proud of myself. Getting into the routine of this now, albeit early days, was looking forward to running today (which...

I've actually completed W1 and am feeling proud of myself. Getting into the rout...

Viv49

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run of new year.. Week 2..

First run of week two after long Xmas break from. Gym.. Recovered quick.. Tired ish but feel good.. Bring on the rest.. Aim for tough mudder later in year.....

First run of week two after long Xmas break from. Gym.. Recovered quick.. Tired ...

Driver82

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Stay on Wk1 or Move to Wk2

Need some advice, my partner and I have completed the first 3 runs together. However due to other commitments we were unable to do all three runs within the...

Need some advice, my partner and I have completed the first 3 runs together. How...

Jack3107

•5 years ago

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Can’t breathe

W2R1 done, can’t believe I am actually doing this!! Getting a buzz but really concerned about being able to breathe whilst running! Seen posts saying to slow...

W2R1 done, can’t believe I am actually doing this!! Getting a buzz but really co...

trishydishy

•5 years ago

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Wife has decided to try running 😯

Having done my wk9.1 run yesterday I was not intending to run today. So when the wife says she's put on weight since Christmas and wants to start C25K today...

Having done my wk9.1 run yesterday I was not intending to run today. So when the...

Dave58

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R1

There are reallly no words, I know I have two more runs before I graduate but know I CAN run for 30 mins is amazing. This has been so healing for me, I was...

There are reallly no words, I know I have two more runs before I graduate but kn...

emma_lynne

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run 3 of week 2 completed with a hangover 🥴

So, that’s week 2 in the bag 👍 initially it was a struggle as I had a few too many glasses of wine last night . However once I got going I blew away the...

So, that’s week 2 in the bag 👍 initially it was a struggle as I had a few too m...

Darcyduck

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Beginner

I’ve managed to lose a stone in 4 months, but not in a heathy way. I want to start leading a healthier and fitter lifestyle. My BMI is still too high, and it’s...

I’ve managed to lose a stone in 4 months, but not in a heathy way. I want to sta...

unfitcouch

•5 years ago

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Love this!!

I saw this and just had to post it on here!! This sums me up!! Happy running all 🏃‍♀️🐌🏃‍♂️🐌

I saw this and just had to post it on here!! This sums me up!! Happy running all...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

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4.5k & pb

Inteneded to do more of a 7k run but just didn't feel up to it so turned right. Done 4.5k and even got a PB for it 21.29. Thankyou very much... 😀

Inteneded to do more of a 7k run but just didn't feel up to it so turned right....

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R2 bit of a nightmare really 🙄

So following my last best run to date today’s run started with me losing my headphones in a bush during my first run so had to restart after wrestling them...

So following my last best run to date today’s run started with me losing my head...

Absol3832

•5 years ago

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WK1 R3

Just finished the last run of week 1, gonna start week 2 on Wednesday! Everything going well so far just hope this spirit continues. Excited to see if I can...

Just finished the last run of week 1, gonna start week 2 on Wednesday! Everythin...

NoviceRunner2

•5 years ago

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W1 completed

Feel good to have completed my first week. I didn’t enjoy my run too much though. Not sure if it was indigestion from last night still but had a sharp stitch...

Feel good to have completed my first week. I didn’t enjoy my run too much though...

Lazymum

•5 years ago

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W7r2, where is the time going?!

So the weeks are fair flying by now and I find myself in the later stages of the C25k programme. How did that happen?! I ran my third 25 minute run today...

So the weeks are fair flying by now and I find myself in the later stages of the...

ktsok

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3

Hi All, Completed the last run not my fastest or longest but i wasn't counting just enjoying the slow steady plod around the lanes. I'm thrilled to have...

Hi All, Completed the last run not my fastest or longest but i wasn't counting j...

MrFox001

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

W2R2 complete

Completed today actually enjoyed it I said in my last post I think I found my pace and it seemed to work again today. So onwards we go!

Completed today actually enjoyed it I said in my last post I think I found my pa...

Astroblue

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W4 R1

And yes I did! I was so close to giving up during the last run butI didn't!!However, my ankle hurts now.. Any advice?

And yes I did! I was so close to giving up during the last run butI didn't!!Howe...

Risy

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Succeed

Took lots of advice and decided to run after my virus, this time I went to the park and choose a spot where I could run and walk!! This was much better than...

Took lots of advice and decided to run after my virus, this time I went to the p...

Highttoilet19

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 done

Well that was a challenge but it’s done. On my final run of the week it occurred to me that I might be walking too quickly. That’s the easy bit so seem to be...

Well that was a challenge but it’s done. On my final run of the week it occurred...

JAMee

•5 years ago

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New starter

Hi everyone I’ve just finished my very first run, not run much before so looking forward to slowly progressing to the full 30mins or running

Hi everyone I’ve just finished my very first run, not run much before so looking...

emsy31

•5 years ago

8 Replies

W7R2

With these longer runs I’ve decided to try and run them on level ground, so I found myself running around a loch this morning. It was definitely the hardest...

With these longer runs I’ve decided to try and run them on level ground, so I fo...

K8nno

Graduate•5 years ago

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Starting C25K today!

I 'm starting C25K today and will be running with my partner. I use to run regally many moons ago however my partner has not run since school. We plan to run...

I 'm starting C25K today and will be running with my partner. I use to run regal...

Gee13

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Lost my motivation

I’m up to week 9 but have lost my motivation completely. Thirty minutes run just seems so difficult I keep putting it off. Anyone else found this? I started...

I’m up to week 9 but have lost my motivation completely. Thirty minutes run just...

Singalong54

•5 years ago

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Just a little message for everyone. 😀

It is the middle of January and I know some are wondering “Why did I start” and “ Can I keep going” as the resolve starts to disappear a bit. Well, Yes you...

It is the middle of January and I know some are wondering “Why did I start” and ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back to it

10 days off. But been slowly building up the walking pace again. Today I did W2R1 again. Managed 1st 2 runs but had to walk the rest then pushed myself on the...

10 days off. But been slowly building up the walking pace again. Today I did W2R...

RedIsBack

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Taken a week off- sort of.

Preparation.......

Graduated last month.... my next challenge.

Me... in a running shop... me!!!

Head wind.....

W1 R3 - worried for W2

First run of new year.. Week 2..

Stay on Wk1 or Move to Wk2

Can’t breathe

Wife has decided to try running 😯

W9R1

Run 3 of week 2 completed with a hangover 🥴

Beginner

Love this!!

4.5k & pb

W2R2 bit of a nightmare really 🙄

WK1 R3

W1 completed

W7r2, where is the time going?!

Week 9 Run 3

W2R2 complete

W4 R1

Succeed

Week 3 done

New starter

W7R2

Starting C25K today!

Lost my motivation

Just a little message for everyone. 😀

Back to it

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