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W2R3complete

Hardest one yet, but full of cold. Determined though. Didn’t want to miss as I’d feel I would need to stay the week again . Onwards and upwards

Hardest one yet, but full of cold. Determined though. Didn’t want to miss as I’d...

GuyM1

•5 years ago

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And I didn’t stop 🤣

Wk 5 the dreaded run 3 done ✅ feeling super proud. It’s definitely all in the mind as I kept telling myself I should stop I couldn’t possibly carry on but then...

Wk 5 the dreaded run 3 done ✅ feeling super proud. It’s definitely all in the mi...

Seashells1980

•5 years ago

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Invited to join a running group

Someone I know from work invited me to join a running group. I was shocked and said I wasn't up to it. She said it was social and everyone chats whilst...

Someone I know from work invited me to join a running group. I was shocked and ...

Evol

Graduate•5 years ago

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Next .....5k

Moving on to 5k......

Pinkpig20

Graduate•5 years ago

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Beyond amazed

I completed run one of week 4 and it wasn't anywhere near as bad as i thought it would be. Feeling quite smug if I'm honest although I probably won't be...

I completed run one of week 4 and it wasn't anywhere near as bad as i thought i...

Lindsey-joy

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it 😁😁!! Just done week 9 run 3 👍

Yes ! Happy running everyone.....this forum’s a big part of what helped me do it. I’ve amazed myself....☺️

Yes ! Happy running everyone.....this forum’s a big part of what helped me do it...

Jerichomile

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R1&2

Has anyone else found it easier to run first thing in the morning before breakfast than after work? My w3r1 in the morning was ok but w3r2 after work my legs...

Has anyone else found it easier to run first thing in the morning before breakfa...

Chicken55yrs

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7 complete and I feel like a runner!

The last couple of weeks have felt like a real slog but today I did w7r3 and I realised that I started to feel like a real runner. Just when I really needed...

The last couple of weeks have felt like a real slog but today I did w7r3 and I r...

MargoPuffyPants

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 is Completed

Done my final run of week 7 today, the 25 mins run went well today, pace seemed to be consistent and after the first 5 mins of climbing i sempt to get into a...

Done my final run of week 7 today, the 25 mins run went well today, pace seemed ...

Daznvern

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it!

So I've completed all 9 weeks.. really chuffed.. still hard work tho so goin to do week 9 for a few weeks then maybe move onto 10k

So I've completed all 9 weeks.. really chuffed.. still hard work tho so goin to ...

Kj04

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week9 run1 complete despite a bender and a break!

So last time I posted I said I was away to Nice after completing week 8. I drunk a LOT of rosé for 3 days solid. It was bloody great! 1 week today since my...

So last time I posted I said I was away to Nice after completing week 8. I drunk...

Milajayne

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Music, Audiobooks, Podcasts??

As I approach the longer runs in the programme, I’m finding that I’m getting bored of my playlists... and was thinking of moving onto podcasts so I’ll be...

As I approach the longer runs in the programme, I’m finding that I’m getting bor...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

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First Year Anniversary

Launched myself into C25K in May 2018 and really proud to say that despite being mid 50s and having never exercised for any sustainable period I am still out...

Launched myself into C25K in May 2018 and really proud to say that despite being...

KazH01

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Gratuating certificate

So I don't use the C25K app, using a similar app and today I completed my 35 minute run and did 5.2km. Feeling very proud of myself but would like to know if...

So I don't use the C25K app, using a similar app and today I completed my 35 min...

Neata78

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Where to start again from after injury

Hi all, I guess a bit of background would help - i started the c25k back in March, and was progressing through the weeks feeling really proud of myself. I'd...

Hi all, I guess a bit of background would help - i started the c25k back in Mar...

epic_fai

Graduate•5 years ago

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Need to restart

Ok so Ive completed the first three weeks and loved it, however for one reason or another the fourth week never happened (man flu) and the thought of going...

Ok so Ive completed the first three weeks and loved it, however for one reason o...

scooter3600

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Great podcast for any runner currently nursing an injury

Running for Real with Tina Muir - Ep 116 with physio Brad Beer. The most positive, sane thing I have listened to regarding injury and running. 😁 Highly...

Running for Real with Tina Muir - Ep 116 with physio Brad Beer. The most positiv...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5 R3. No way!

I did w5 r2 this morning. I found the 8 minutes hard but did it and was quite pleased with myself. I have looked at w5 r3 and my heart sank. I don't think I...

I did w5 r2 this morning. I found the 8 minutes hard but did it and was quite pl...

Scram

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just wanted to share...

Today I ran for over an hour! Very very very slowly so only did 5.3k but furthest and longest run I have ever done! Even felt meditative at some stages. I...

Today I ran for over an hour! Very very very slowly so only did 5.3k but furthes...

Lousylungs

•5 years ago

4 Replies

I've done it

Completed my c25k on Good Friday and still running. I feel dead proud of myself. I am not a runner, I am a 52 year old overweight woman who up until 9 weeks...

Completed my c25k on Good Friday and still running. I feel dead proud of mysel...

Jadepea

•5 years ago

3 Replies

W4, R1 - Ouch

Ouch. After running only twice in the last 2.5 weeks due to various circumstances - family illness, personal illness, new job, crises at home, pure...

Ouch. After running only twice in the last 2.5 weeks due to various circumstanc...

phillipsdj

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Bye bye, Week 8 - you were fun

Week 8, Run 3 DONE! It was a really lovely one, through the bluebell woods and round the lake and no uphill stretches. I'm annoyed with myself because I forgot...

Week 8, Run 3 DONE! It was a really lovely one, through the bluebell woods and r...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

thank you guys

thanks for all your advice on feeling sick on the 8 min run. today I ate half a banana 2 hours before and have just completed the 20 min run at the end of...

thanks for all your advice on feeling sick on the 8 min run. today I ate half a...

speedylol

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Getting there! Little help needed please!?

So 6 months ago I had a torn rotator cuff and plantar fasciitis in both feet, I hadn’t been able to exercise properly in months and was at an all time low. I...

So 6 months ago I had a torn rotator cuff and plantar fasciitis in both feet, I ...

Mumrun2020

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Just go for it!

I was talking with my friend this morning about all the reasons I put off running. For me it was what everyone else would think. Was I too slow? Was I too...

I was talking with my friend this morning about all the reasons I put off runnin...

PixLau

•5 years ago

12 Replies

SPRING FEVER QUEST ...MAY...Week 2...

Hello and welcome to this month’s Quest. Here we are at Week 2... how is it all going folks? Well.... I did think of changing the name of the Quest to Winter...

Hello and welcome to this month’s Quest. Here we are at Week 2... how is it all ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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First run in two months

So I completed Couch to 5k on the 5th march and haven't been running since. I have taken up other exercise classes. Yesterday I decided to go out. I decided...

So I completed Couch to 5k on the 5th march and haven't been running since. I ha...

Emma2812

•5 years ago

9 Replies

That's me done!!!!

So I can run slowly for 30 minutes. Feeling quietly smug. But do hope I can get to the 5KM, currently 1.2KM off that, which I am not so smug about. Feel...

So I can run slowly for 30 minutes. Feeling quietly smug. But do hope I can g...

Albuscat

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

W3R1 .......

Well that was hard!! I admit I was nervous about running for 3 minutes and during the warm up and first 90 second run, all I could think about was the prospect...

Well that was hard!! I admit I was nervous about running for 3 minutes and durin...

Fiftyfive25k

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Not run since Sunday ☹

Sore hamstring after 28 mins on Sunday and my elderly Mum in hospital hospital after a nasty fall, not run since 🙁 With dogs to walk, hospital runs with my...

Sore hamstring after 28 mins on Sunday and my elderly Mum in hospital hospital a...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

W2R3complete

And I didn’t stop 🤣

Invited to join a running group

Next .....5k

Beyond amazed

I did it 😁😁!! Just done week 9 run 3 👍

W3R1&2

W7 complete and I feel like a runner!

Week 7 is Completed

I did it!

Week9 run1 complete despite a bender and a break!

Music, Audiobooks, Podcasts??

First Year Anniversary

Gratuating certificate

Where to start again from after injury

Need to restart

Great podcast for any runner currently nursing an injury

W5 R3. No way!

Just wanted to share...

I've done it

W4, R1 - Ouch

Bye bye, Week 8 - you were fun

thank you guys

Getting there! Little help needed please!?

Just go for it!

SPRING FEVER QUEST ...MAY...Week 2...

First run in two months

That's me done!!!!

W3R1 .......

Not run since Sunday ☹

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