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W3R2

Wow that was a very difficult run today not sure why, maybe I left it too long to go out again my last run was Saturday!!

Wow that was a very difficult run today not sure why, maybe I left it too long t...

Tigg85

•5 years ago

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Week 7: Mini Crisis

So, all going smoothly, sun through the mist over the fields, nearly finished and not gasping, and then .... Realise I have dropped my beloved hat! Oh no!...

So, all going smoothly, sun through the mist over the fields, nearly finished an...

Granspeed

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lovey

Not been running much over last couple of weeks. Now feeling inspired as the weather has improved and the days are growing longer. Have a little niggle about...

Not been running much over last couple of weeks. Now feeling inspired as the wea...

Lovey

Graduate•5 years ago

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6 weeks post C25k

Well I’m still running 3 times a week since graduating in December, but my speed is not improving although my distance is,I expect to hit 5k in a week or so...

Well I’m still running 3 times a week since graduating in December, but my speed...

muppedo

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Totally Off Topic

Just thought to post this to my C25K family. Those of you that welcomed me at the start will know that my son has Cystitis Fibrosis so I've had this for...

Just thought to post this to my C25K family. Those of you that welcomed me at th...

GreenGirl89

•5 years ago

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Rest days

What do people do on their rest days in terms of exercise? I'm beginning to feel like I don't just want to relax and can't wait for the next run so something...

What do people do on their rest days in terms of exercise? I'm beginning to feel...

sofiaO

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated!

Yay, I have graduated! Never thought Id ever be able to run a full 30 minutes at the start of C25K - but now I am hooked and look forward to my 'run' days!...

Yay, I have graduated! Never thought Id ever be able to run a full 30 minutes a...

Flay

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sometimes it’s harrrrd to be a woman...

You have to sing the title in a Country style twang... This morning’s run was horrible but only because I felt like I was dragging an anvil round in my uterus...

You have to sing the title in a Country style twang... This morning’s run was ho...

MaresV

•5 years ago

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Wellie Fartlek, did I do one? Wellie Fartlek, Yes I Did!

Daughter had to work a late shift last night, so the plan was I minded the grandsprocket this morning and would do my run after he’d gone home. But he’s 2...

Daughter had to work a late shift last night, so the plan was I minded the grand...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

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How to overcome running fatigue?

Two weeks ago I completed my Week 7 runs. I haven't gone on a run since then because a) it's so cold (I know it's not an excuse) b) I felt fatigued and in need...

Two weeks ago I completed my Week 7 runs. I haven't gone on a run since then bec...

pfeffy

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Smacking my butt!!!

So I did W6R1 last night in the pouring rain. As usual the charming kids were hanging out in the locus bus stop and felt the need to point out that I have a...

So I did W6R1 last night in the pouring rain. As usual the charming kids were ha...

Fatbottomgirl

Graduate•5 years ago

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Dynamic Warm-Ups: I can tell you with complete and utter conviction that these things are not warm-ups.

Make yourself a cuppa and slap an extra jammy dodger on the saucer, because this is a long one... So, the nominees for the most overly discussed issues,...

Make yourself a cuppa and slap an extra jammy dodger on the saucer, because this...

PaulS83

•5 years ago

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Overnight oats

A great start to the day if you run first thing! Makes enough for 2 breakfasts. 50g rolled oats 200g fat free natural yogurt 100g frozen fruit Tsp honey if you...

A great start to the day if you run first thing! Makes enough for 2 breakfasts. ...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Concern

Working my way steadily through the programme and completed Week 5 Run 2 this morning with 2 x 8 minute runs - so far the steady progression has been working...

Working my way steadily through the programme and completed Week 5 Run 2 this mo...

SteveW1960

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk8r3

After a few tries I finally did it so pleased and felt really good on completing this run . Had to do each run a few times to complete them . I don't give up...

After a few tries I finally did it so pleased and felt really good on completing...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finally found my groove, only took 18 runs!

When that’s not strictly true, I ran week 4 a few times as I have a mental barrier on that week. Anyway, w6r3 done, easiest run yet. Got my groove, felt good...

When that’s not strictly true, I ran week 4 a few times as I have a mental barri...

snagsboson

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Couch to 5K

I am new to this site. I started this programme in the New Year - have looked at it several times and kept putting it off. I am a 58 year old woman (gosh that...

I am new to this site. I started this programme in the New Year - have looked at...

Alibol

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R1 How the weeks are flying

Did W6R3 Saturday and then yesterday couldn't go for my normal jog around the park as the washer engineer was due at anytime between 9 & 6 (same day washer...

Did W6R3 Saturday and then yesterday couldn't go for my normal jog around the pa...

Agentmay

Graduate•5 years ago

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wk9 run1 is done :)

CRAZYCATME

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R1! Best post-run stretches?

Just completed W2R1 - I have never been a runner before but have inspired by my amazing dad steviej99 to give this a try after he completed it, and motivated...

Just completed W2R1 - I have never been a runner before but have inspired by my ...

katiejfox

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Playing = Exercise Lol

Playing in week 4 day 1& 2 completed. I’m doing the whole thing on my treadmill over the winter. Staying off the roads until it’s warmer and lighter. I am...

Playing in week 4 day 1& 2 completed. I’m doing the whole thing on my treadmill ...

lismahon

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Wk6R1

I really dislike the walking bits now, so today I ran straight through the last one. And I've increased my speed. Just one more faffy run to do and I can just...

I really dislike the walking bits now, so today I ran straight through the last ...

Darkstorme

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Scared of each week! 😂

Hi guys, My name is Tammie. I started couch to 5k recently. I’m currently one run off week 3. I find myself absolutely petrified of week 3 and the length of...

Hi guys, My name is Tammie. I started couch to 5k recently. I’m currently one r...

Tammie2812

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Run time has stopped

Hey guys You know at the end of the run the person normally tells you how long you ran for?? well I saved and exited one run before the end and now it doesn’t...

Hey guys You know at the end of the run the person normally tells you how long ...

Tigg85

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Have I over done it?!

Again some advice please? I did the Couch to 5k...went on a 24 days holiday,struggled abit to get back to running 30mins non stop. But I persevered and after 3...

Again some advice please? I did the Couch to 5k...went on a 24 days holiday,stru...

LoveJRs

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Week 2, breathing!

Just completed my first run of week two. The tip about breathing in time with your steps made a real difference (and took my mind off counting down the seconds...

Just completed my first run of week two. The tip about breathing in time with yo...

Amicie

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

None Runner Running... & surviving W2R2

As someone who has had an aversion to running..forever.. I am surprised that I have stuck to it and got through it. I've taken it up as an overall health haul...

As someone who has had an aversion to running..forever.. I am surprised that I h...

bextax

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Plantar fasciitis

At LONG last I can do a little running. The plantar fasciitis and tendonitis (injured in August) has been unbelievably painful. I now wear arch supports and a...

At LONG last I can do a little running. The plantar fasciitis and tendonitis (in...

Olney

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Week 1, Run 1

I am terrified of running. I've tried before and failed: I've had shin splints, I've been too scared to leave the treadmill, I've been embarrassed. But last...

I am terrified of running. I've tried before and failed: I've had shin splints, ...

BigGirlRunning

•5 years ago

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Julie's Couch to 5k play list....all things running!

https://open.spotify.com/user/i3g39fd3gbo02rofgs2488x72/playlist/0aj6RLIq9MKpZHTPkTJMqy?si=_VC8dtmGSd-qI6jP54qYdg

https://open.spotify.com/user/i3g39fd3gbo02rofgs2488x72/playlist/0aj6RLIq9MKpZHT...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

W3R2

Week 7: Mini Crisis

Lovey

6 weeks post C25k

Totally Off Topic

Rest days

Graduated!

Sometimes it’s harrrrd to be a woman...

Wellie Fartlek, did I do one? Wellie Fartlek, Yes I Did!

How to overcome running fatigue?

Smacking my butt!!!

Dynamic Warm-Ups: I can tell you with complete and utter conviction that these things are not warm-ups.

Overnight oats

Week 5 Concern

Wk8r3

Finally found my groove, only took 18 runs!

Couch to 5K

W7R1 How the weeks are flying

wk9 run1 is done :)

W2R1! Best post-run stretches?

Playing = Exercise Lol

Wk6R1

Scared of each week! 😂

Run time has stopped

Have I over done it?!

Week 2, breathing!

None Runner Running... & surviving W2R2

Plantar fasciitis

Week 1, Run 1

Julie's Couch to 5k play list....all things running!

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