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Well would you believe it . Second run of week nine complete. Not an ideal day either as I had to drive from Leamington to Cambridge and back then over to St...

Well would you believe it . Second run of week nine complete. Not an ideal day e...

Trazj

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run done!

Just completed week 1 run 1 of this and I found it okay! Shocked to say the least as previous times I’ve struggled. Excited for run 2 and 3 this week! Does it...

Just completed week 1 run 1 of this and I found it okay! Shocked to say the leas...

__fattofit

Graduate•5 years ago

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When Life Gets In The Way

Should have done W7R2 on Easter Sunday but, as it was such a nice day, spent most of it at the seaside instead (East Lothian is good for that). Did it...

Should have done W7R2 on Easter Sunday but, as it was such a nice day, spent mos...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 completed :)

Hi just completed my first three minute run that two weeks ago I would have never managed, but if a poor route choice with a slight incline on the first three...

Hi just completed my first three minute run that two weeks ago I would have neve...

scooter3600

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Wow!

This is the activity I’ve done today according to Pacer. Three months ago when I started Couch to 5k I would’ve been struggling to do even half that and would...

This is the activity I’ve done today according to Pacer. Three months ago when I...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tomorrow’s run

So I had a sneaky peak at week 5 run 3 and i can honestly say I’m looking forward to running tomorrow after work 😊

So I had a sneaky peak at week 5 run 3 and i can honestly say I’m looking forwar...

Clarebear73

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R2 Did it 😁

There were reasons I might not have run tonight. I am extremely saddle sore from a long bike ride yesterday. I'm not feeling 100% today (I think one of the...

There were reasons I might not have run tonight. I am extremely saddle sore from...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3: I did it!!

OMG! I can’t believe it. It happened this evening, around White Hart Lane (despite us being a family of Gooners). I finished to Sandstorm by Darude (my 16yo...

OMG! I can’t believe it. It happened this evening, around White Hart Lane (despi...

katherinejane1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Embarrassing post alert!!

This afternoon I very cleverly decided to pour boiling hot tea down my front, whilst wearing a summer t-shirt. Fast forward a couple of hours and went out for...

This afternoon I very cleverly decided to pour boiling hot tea down my front, wh...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8, Run 1

I did it, a whole 28 minutes of running and not all on the flat. I felt ok after as well! With the 5 min warm up and 5 min cool down I did 4.5k, I suspect I’ll...

I did it, a whole 28 minutes of running and not all on the flat. I felt ok after...

Lagger

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

2nd consolidation run!

I can’t say that I massively enjoy it when I am out but once I get into a rhythm and get about 5 mins from the end I seem to get a burst of energy!! Think I...

I can’t say that I massively enjoy it when I am out but once I get into a rhythm...

stupendous82

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Total beginner

Just done first run week one! Loved it. Looking forward but daunted about fitting it in but will try my best.

Just done first run week one! Loved it. Looking forward but daunted about fittin...

SheCanDoAnything

•5 years ago

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At Last!

After graduating and then two weeks after that fracturing a vertebrae in my back and spending the last 9 months on the IC I’ve started the C25K again 🤩. I’m...

After graduating and then two weeks after that fracturing a vertebrae in my back...

Glynis1

•5 years ago

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Week 9, Run 1, Wonderful run....is it just the graduation excitment??

It is a gloomy day here today, with a little drizzle. But I am in graduation week and nothing can stop me. I lost Laura, again, at 9 minutes into the run....

It is a gloomy day here today, with a little drizzle. But I am in graduation w...

Charliemom

Graduate•5 years ago

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Times Article

Did anyone see this article in today's "Times"? https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/times2/how-to-recover-after-exercise-the-new-science-r6v2h9pqd Interesting...

Did anyone see this article in today's "Times"? https://www.thetimes.co.uk/editi...

Oldman51

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Well after a long Easter weekend filled with food and wine I did my first run of week four today. Omg it was a struggle... I found it a lot harder than last...

Well after a long Easter weekend filled with food and wine I did my first run of...

Chazz1102

•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Well after a long Easter weekend filled with good and wine I did my first run of week four today. Omg it was a struggle... I found it a lot harder than last...

Well after a long Easter weekend filled with good and wine I did my first run of...

Chazz1102

•5 years ago

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C25K Side Effects Part 2

The long weekend and a lot of gardening to do. I did fit a lovely 40 minute run in on Sunday morning, but mainly focused on some major garden tasks. I have...

The long weekend and a lot of gardening to do. I did fit a lovely 40 minute run ...

DiscoRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R1

47 Y/O Ex joiner now office based, 15st 4lbs, shin splints, bad knees, asthmatic with depression....but I finished it! Don’t know if I’ll do anymore but I’ve...

47 Y/O Ex joiner now office based, 15st 4lbs, shin splints, bad knees, asthmatic...

gavinmitch

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

Running belt or alternative?

I’ve been running so far in a hoody, partly to feel a bit covered up but also as the pockets allow for house keys, phone etc. But as the weather warms up and I...

I’ve been running so far in a hoody, partly to feel a bit covered up but also as...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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1st run of week 6

This has been the hardest run yet. I went into this run feeling happy and confident, thinking that it would be easy. Boy was I wrong it was horrendous. I think...

This has been the hardest run yet. I went into this run feeling happy and confid...

WickedAlwaysWins

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Week 3 run 1. I did it!

Just completed run 1 of week 3 and I actually did it! It was hard work, I still really seem to suffer with my calf muscles 🤷🏻‍♀️ but I pushed through and...

Just completed run 1 of week 3 and I actually did it! It was hard work, I still ...

Hbb1502

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

W5R1 - but on a treadmill

Some advice please. All my runs so far have been outside but because I’m away for work I am doing R1 & 2 of W5 on a treadmill at the hotel. I can handle...

Some advice please. All my runs so far have been outside but because I’m away fo...

Fabat50

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W6r1

Bad week last week, only managed one run - work, hubby’s shifts, childcare...everything seemed to conspire against me and that’s when I’ve always failed in the...

Bad week last week, only managed one run - work, hubby’s shifts, childcare...eve...

smcl2212

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Newbie

Started my c25k journey today. Really enjoyed it. I already walk at least an hour a day with my dog so I thought I may aswel start running. Anyone else run...

Started my c25k journey today. Really enjoyed it. I already walk at least an hou...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Interesting myth buster

Just received my women's running magazine. Thought this was interesting for all us new runners and graduates 😊

Just received my women's running magazine. Thought this was interesting for all ...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

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w9r3, my graduation, and other reminiscences :-)

This morning I finished in shorts, t-shirt, and brand new running shoes what I started in February in tracky bottoms, a coat, a fleece beanie, and knackered...

This morning I finished in shorts, t-shirt, and brand new running shoes what I s...

Antypode

Graduate•5 years ago

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How to graduate

Just finished the course, but don’t know who or how to let you know for graduation

Just finished the course, but don’t know who or how to let you know for graduati...

Greysurfer

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R2!

Hello all, got up at 6am to do my run today. What has happened to me?! I’m a bed loving creature. Anyway, this was a tricky run today. Had to make myself...

Hello all, got up at 6am to do my run today. What has happened to me?! I’m a bed...

madmother

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hard work today!

Week 2 run 1 was super hard today! My legs felt so heavy and I felt so unfit!!! I think the Easter weekend caught up with me! Too much indulgence 😠 oh well...

Week 2 run 1 was super hard today! My legs felt so heavy and I felt so unfit!!! ...

mettetwells

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

One more to go

First run done!

When Life Gets In The Way

Week 3 run 1 completed :)

Wow!

Tomorrow’s run

W8R2 Did it 😁

W9R3: I did it!!

Embarrassing post alert!!

Week 8, Run 1

2nd consolidation run!

Total beginner

At Last!

Week 9, Run 1, Wonderful run....is it just the graduation excitment??

Times Article

Week 4 run 1

Week 4 run 1

C25K Side Effects Part 2

W1R1

Running belt or alternative?

1st run of week 6

Week 3 run 1. I did it!

W5R1 - but on a treadmill

W6r1

Newbie

Interesting myth buster

w9r3, my graduation, and other reminiscences :-)

How to graduate

W8R2!

Hard work today!

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