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Visible signs of increased fitness through doing this C25K program

Some additional health benefits from doing this programme which are now really visible to me so I thought I'd share as this may give others some encouragement;...

Some additional health benefits from doing this programme which are now really v...

Time_to_run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Omg W6R1

Why is this run harder than W5R3!?? Managed it but found it mentally tougher than the 20 min run

Why is this run harder than W5R3!?? Managed it but found it mentally tougher tha...

GandT2

•5 years ago

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Stats

Hey all! Just got back from my first run of Wk7 and as I’m doing longer runs now I thought I’d download an app that tracks distance and speed etc. Apparently...

Hey all! Just got back from my first run of Wk7 and as I’m doing longer runs now...

Glitterjav

Graduate•5 years ago

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Restarting after a week’s break - advice please :)

Hi everyone! I really struggled with Week 4; I found the runs very tough, which got me discouraged and after completing the three runs, I stopped for a week....

Hi everyone! I really struggled with Week 4; I found the runs very tough, which ...

anni-p

•5 years ago

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WEEK5 - RUN1 ✅

I’m over half way there and I have never felt so determined! Running along with a friend is much easier than doing it yourself ♥️ and I can honestly say that I...

I’m over half way there and I have never felt so determined! Running along with ...

bethanw

•5 years ago

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Consolidation run without a safety net

So my much delayed consolidation run happened this morning, I’ve done two classes at the gym but due to not wanting to run in the dark, work and family...

So my much delayed consolidation run happened this morning, I’ve done two classe...

micey2

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1

WOW I didnt think I would manage this earlier and on my second 5 min run I nearly gave up cos I was so tired but Michael Johnson spoke just at the right moment...

WOW I didnt think I would manage this earlier and on my second 5 min run I nearl...

Salukigirl

•5 years ago

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Consolidation run 4

Consolidation run 4 last night. After running 4 miles on run 3 I decided to drop it back down to 3.2 miles last night don’t want to do too much to soon and end...

Consolidation run 4 last night. After running 4 miles on run 3 I decided to drop...

Keeponrunning1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 in the bag!!

So pleased to have completed the 25 minute run this morning! I had my doubts I’d manage last night when I had quite a lot of pain in my right foot. The weight...

So pleased to have completed the 25 minute run this morning! I had my doubts I’d...

Saltdog

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8 done?

I did Wk8 R1 Jan 28th, R2 Feb 9th and R3 today does that count as completing Week 8? I had a bit of a scare with my knee on R1 but stopped for about 2mins and...

I did Wk8 R1 Jan 28th, R2 Feb 9th and R3 today does that count as completing Wee...

gsjltm

Graduate•5 years ago

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First 5k

Just over a month after graduation I’ve finally run 5k. It took me ages (52 mins) but I did it. Hopefully I can now increase speed and decrease time.

Just over a month after graduation I’ve finally run 5k. It took me ages (52 mins...

Erddig

Graduate•5 years ago

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What have you seen on your run you wouldn’t have seen otherwise?

Hello folks- my first post here. I’m only in week 1 and am going to ‘fess up that I deeply dislike running! However, cos of how my body is this is one form of...

Hello folks- my first post here. I’m only in week 1 and am going to ‘fess up tha...

Treewoman

Graduate•5 years ago

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Knee Problems

My sister has problems with her knees, it’s a condition where the cartridge has mostly worn away (I can’t remember the name of the condition). She really...

My sister has problems with her knees, it’s a condition where the cartridge has ...

Sprocker66

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation day 👩‍🎓

I’ve done it 😀 9 weeks of hard work and determination, today was my best run...

I’ve done it 😀 9 weeks of hard work and determination, today was my best run......

Hidden

•5 years ago

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CONFIDENCE

Does anyone ever feel really anxious before going on a run, to the point were you dont do it because you might fail?

Does anyone ever feel really anxious before going on a run, to the point were yo...

lilyb2014

•5 years ago

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Victory Run W9 R3 All Done!!!! :-)

I have done it! I passed a lovely lady who always says good morning, and she put her thumbs up and said 'Well Done You' as though she knew!!! I was beaming all...

I have done it! I passed a lovely lady who always says good morning, and she put...

badger187

Graduate•5 years ago

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ground to a halt

So after thoroughly enjoying my running and completing week 3, i managed to pick up an attack of tendinitis in my Achilles which is painful and debilitating...

So after thoroughly enjoying my running and completing week 3, i managed to pick...

Zuludawn

•5 years ago

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Missed a week

I hurt my ankle right before attempting week 6 run 3 on February 13th. My ankle is feeling better so I was planning on trying to run tomorrow. Should I pick up...

I hurt my ankle right before attempting week 6 run 3 on February 13th. My ankle ...

ClassyC

•5 years ago

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Completed week 1 & week 2 run 1 of couch to 5k

I used to be a keen runner before I was hit with chronic Pericarditis 7 years ago and ultimately had to have a Pericardioectomy (5 hour open heart surgery...

I used to be a keen runner before I was hit with chronic Pericarditis 7 years ag...

Philra

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bridge to 10k

I've seen people talking about this on here where do I find it , not want to do the now quite happy running for 30 minutes 3x a week . Thanks

I've seen people talking about this on here where do I find it , not want to do ...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8r1 - succeeded in switching off today

I did my first park run last Saturday so this morning although I didn't run the whole park run 5k I did most of it so knew that I could do 28 mins. My aim...

I did my first park run last Saturday so this morning although I didn't run the ...

Pudding5

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

Found this one tough, don't know why. Had to slow right down to a fast walking pace at about 15 minutes but still managed 5k in 40.21 did run into the walk bit...

Found this one tough, don't know why. Had to slow right down to a fast walking p...

Cuppacat

Graduate•5 years ago

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My crazy brain 😂

Does anyone else experience this pattern of emotions.... Before run...can’t wait to get another run in the bag..excited!!! During run..I’M NOT ENJOYING......

Does anyone else experience this pattern of emotions.... Before run...can’t wait...

CrazyDogLady19

Graduate•5 years ago

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A vote for audiobooks.

Been running a while and just moved to listening to audiobooks in the last week or so. I highly recommend it, really takes your mind off what you are doing and...

Been running a while and just moved to listening to audiobooks in the last week ...

Tiggercnk

Graduate•5 years ago

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Who would have thought...

Up to week 5.. done run 1 .. looking to run 2 of week 5.....ooooohhh.. 8min runs .. how how how? Its gotta be a slower pace ? Especially with run 3 heading to...

Up to week 5.. done run 1 .. looking to run 2 of week 5.....ooooohhh.. 8min runs...

Lucyintheskywith

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R1

So, struggled to keep going on this one! My legs were feeling like lead at the half way point and I did have to cheat ever so slightly and walk for a few...

So, struggled to keep going on this one! My legs were feeling like lead at the h...

Momoruns

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R1 ..

Did it .. W9R1 .. first full 30 min 👍🤪🎉⭐️

Time_to_run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Waiting for the sun

Hoping to start week 3 today but it depends on if someone can watch my girls. I can’t wait for the lighter evenings so I can go out once their in bed

Hoping to start week 3 today but it depends on if someone can watch my girls. I ...

EmzH

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 run 1

Smashed last night, 25min. Loving it and looking forward to the rest of the week. I’m actually feeling like I could do more. AND I can literally see the...

Smashed last night, 25min. Loving it and looking forward to the rest of the week...

BigRob001

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Well I wasn’t expecting this!! Knee saga escalates!

This past week has been nuts! After experiencing some nasty knee pain and on you lovely peoples advice I’ve attended docs, hospital and physio with the...

This past week has been nuts! After experiencing some nasty knee pain and on you...

MaresV

•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

Visible signs of increased fitness through doing this C25K program

Omg W6R1

Stats

Restarting after a week’s break - advice please :)

WEEK5 - RUN1 ✅

Consolidation run without a safety net

W4R1

Consolidation run 4

Week 6 in the bag!!

W8 done?

First 5k

What have you seen on your run you wouldn’t have seen otherwise?

Knee Problems

Graduation day 👩‍🎓

CONFIDENCE

Victory Run W9 R3 All Done!!!! :-)

ground to a halt

Missed a week

Completed week 1 & week 2 run 1 of couch to 5k

Bridge to 10k

W8r1 - succeeded in switching off today

Week 9 run 2

My crazy brain 😂

A vote for audiobooks.

Who would have thought...

W8R1

W9R1 ..

Waiting for the sun

Week 7 run 1

Well I wasn’t expecting this!! Knee saga escalates!

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