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Even finely tuned athletes need a bit of indulgence now and then

Happy pancake day fellow c25kers!

YouCanDoItMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run3

I made sure I was hydrated for two days after suffering a bit with the second half of W6R2 and it worked a treat just completed week 6 R3 with no real issues...

I made sure I was hydrated for two days after suffering a bit with the second ha...

Astroblue

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2

First day of week 2 felt good

Trazj

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk8 run1

Ok, so I started running my 28 minutes and my couch to 5 k app stopped working so I carried on without it . Iwas using strava at the same time so kept...

Ok, so I started running my 28 minutes and my couch to 5 k app stopped workin...

Crinklecat

Graduate•5 years ago

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Totally unfit, fat and old?

That's what I kept telling myself... i'm too fat to run, too old, too unfit. My better self said nonsense! So I've tried to get back into fitness after...

That's what I kept telling myself... i'm too fat to run, too old, too unfit. M...

Cherry437

•5 years ago

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Running area around Bosham?

I hope it’s alright to ask this question on this forum - it is 100% C25k related 😸 I’m going to Bosham, near Chichester, for a few days holiday next week and...

I hope it’s alright to ask this question on this forum - it is 100% C25k related...

Soozc25k

Graduate•5 years ago

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First time

Wow my first time was great! It made me realize that instead of setting weight loss goals, I’m gonna set up fitness goals. My first one is that I want to be...

Wow my first time was great! It made me realize that instead of setting weight l...

Frsussed

•5 years ago

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W9R3 Postponed!

Can’t believe it, I was all set for graduation and then our son had flu in half term. Several desperate attempts at advising to “cover your mouth when your...

Can’t believe it, I was all set for graduation and then our son had flu in half ...

gsjltm

Graduate•5 years ago

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Slow running - anyone lost weight??

I love this technique. I’ve just done wk3 , r1 and have come back barely out of breath. Bearing in mind, I felt I could do much more, has anyone lost weight...

I love this technique. I’ve just done wk3 , r1 and have come back barely out of ...

joannashaw

•5 years ago

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Start of Week 2... and a video!

Today was Week 2 Run 1, and the difference between running for 90 seconds, as opposed to 60, is noticeable. I feel as though I have slowed my initial runs, but...

Today was Week 2 Run 1, and the difference between running for 90 seconds, as op...

Garu

•5 years ago

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W23 I think? Warm weather training camp 🌝☀️🌡

I've heard a lot of top athletes talk about this so decided I would do the same. Off to Morocco we went 🌍🛫🛬 me and the trouble and strife. It's a bit warm...

I've heard a lot of top athletes talk about this so decided I would do the same....

Wolvesmad

Graduate•5 years ago

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50 this year started loseing weight and wanted to run

50 this year lost weight and wanted to run

Bassett-

•5 years ago

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The Path goes ever on and on....

And I’m confined to walking. Grrr. ☹️😢 Nasty chest infection has really grounded me and tho’ I’m back on my feet, it’s really not time for running just yet....

And I’m confined to walking. Grrr. ☹️😢 Nasty chest infection has really grounde...

Granspeed

Graduate•5 years ago

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Days when not doing runs

Hi All, Can someone give me some ideas what to do in the gym when i'm not running? i gym it 6 times a week, 3 of those days are running, the other three i...

Hi All, Can someone give me some ideas what to do in the gym when i'm not runni...

Eff95

•5 years ago

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Week 3 - Done

I completed week 3 today, I’m feeling pretty good about it and looking forward to starting week 4 and being nearly half way through. I started C25K over a...

I completed week 3 today, I’m feeling pretty good about it and looking forward t...

EmzH

•5 years ago

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W9R1 in the bag, but hard going

Really struggled with my legs down the side of the Mersey in Liverpool. I’m sure the swirling wind didn’t help. The first 15 mins were okay, but the second 15...

Really struggled with my legs down the side of the Mersey in Liverpool. I’m sure...

Harleysfield

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it!!!!

Completed run 3 week 9.... feeling absolute exhilaration and a sense of real achievement!! Now to plan my next steps!!!

Completed run 3 week 9.... feeling absolute exhilaration and a sense of real ach...

Modchick

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3 harder than I thought

Weirdly the last run was harder than preceding two. Maybe because I ate lunch and ran mid afternoon instead of before eating. Anyway covered 3.8km so happy...

Weirdly the last run was harder than preceding two. Maybe because I ate lunch an...

Ladyvickster

Graduate•5 years ago

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Now Two to GDay

A bit of a windy day yet again however with rain expected later with all that’s going on around me I thought it would be nice to get a run in daylight for a...

A bit of a windy day yet again however with rain expected later with all that’s ...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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Oops!!

Excuse the errors and unfinished previous post! Off to Msrrakech on Friday, unable to run there & feel withdrawal symptoms already!

Excuse the errors and unfinished previous post! Off to Msrrakech on Friday, unab...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6 r2 done!

This programme is amazing, although next run of 25 mins is a bit scary I'm looking forward to the challenge. Off to Marrakech and bot able to run ehils

This programme is amazing, although next run of 25 mins is a bit scary I'm looki...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Worst run yet... (but I did it)

W2 R3 - found it oh so hard; but I guess we have good days and bad days... legs felt like lead, even the walking bit after the runs were hard... I dare not...

W2 R3 - found it oh so hard; but I guess we have good days and bad days... legs ...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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Wk7r1

Managed to get down to the gym at lunch time today, felt really good although really sweaty!! I walked the remaining 40 secs back to the changing room,

Managed to get down to the gym at lunch time today, felt really good although re...

stupendous82

•5 years ago

1 Reply

I must be mad ...

New to all this. 67 years old and started running - must be mad. Currently on w5 and no problems (yet). In fact I look forward to each run - though they're...

New to all this. 67 years old and started running - must be mad. Currently on ...

notreallyme

Graduate•5 years ago

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Frustrated

Just 2 run to go and injured my leg at 24 mins and had to stop and walk, taking what feels like forever to get better, still feel tight in my Calfe. A bit...

Just 2 run to go and injured my leg at 24 mins and had to stop and walk, taking ...

Olafsummer

•5 years ago

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Best fitness tracker

Hi all! Soooooo as a runner (ha - still sounds crazy!) I want a smart watch to track my running. Ideally I don’t want to have to take my phone with me (so...

Hi all! Soooooo as a runner (ha - still sounds crazy!) I want a smart watch to t...

Pippy_T

Graduate•5 years ago

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Smashed a 25 min run today 💪💪

So I decided to repeat another 25 min run before moving on to w 8. And this told I I jogged for the whole 25 mins 😁😁 feel so much better! I need to focus on...

So I decided to repeat another 25 min run before moving on to w 8. And this told...

S1h2e

•5 years ago

1 Reply

When do I replace my shoes?

I have been running for over a year now and my trackers tells me I've done over 500km (probably closer to 550km). I have a pair of solid Asics and I'm...

I have been running for over a year now and my trackers tells me I've done over ...

sofaspud

•5 years ago

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In secret

When nobody’s looking I’ve been trying out Japanese slow jogging. It looks and feels weird but I can tell it’s firming my calf muscles. I feel I should be...

When nobody’s looking I’ve been trying out Japanese slow jogging. It looks and f...

HeavyFoot

Graduate•5 years ago

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A week off

I have just had a week off due to illness. I had completed w8 runs 1 and 2 then stuck down with a virus. Today I completed run 3. It was great and no problems...

I have just had a week off due to illness. I had completed w8 runs 1 and 2 then ...

Mymatilda

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

Even finely tuned athletes need a bit of indulgence now and then

Week 6 Run3

Week 2

Wk8 run1

Totally unfit, fat and old?

Running area around Bosham?

First time

W9R3 Postponed!

Slow running - anyone lost weight??

Start of Week 2... and a video!

W23 I think? Warm weather training camp 🌝☀️🌡

50 this year started loseing weight and wanted to run

The Path goes ever on and on....

Days when not doing runs

Week 3 - Done

W9R1 in the bag, but hard going

I did it!!!!

W7R3 harder than I thought

Now Two to GDay

Oops!!

W6 r2 done!

Worst run yet... (but I did it)

Wk7r1

I must be mad ...

Frustrated

Best fitness tracker

Smashed a 25 min run today 💪💪

When do I replace my shoes?

In secret

A week off

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