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Fitbit distance vs Treadmill distance

Today I've been on the treadmill, where I've done all my runs so far and I've now completed week 11! But I've been wondering the whole way through the c25k and...

Today I've been on the treadmill, where I've done all my runs so far and I've no...

clairer6873

Graduate•5 years ago

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After a naughty day back on track!

Meant to do week 2 run 1 yesterday but too 'tired' from Friday evening then the afternoon flew past. So rather than the 2 day rest I plan starting at the...

Meant to do week 2 run 1 yesterday but too 'tired' from Friday evening then the ...

getfit50

•5 years ago

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I’m a GRADUATE!! 🎉🏃🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🎓

I have just finished my W9 R3!! I am so happy I can’t believe I have graduated!! Thinking back to week 1 where 60 seconds was so tough, and I’m not saying...

I have just finished my W9 R3!! I am so happy I can’t believe I have graduated!!...

bexcrowe

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3 I’ve graduated yay 🏁🎓🏆

I’ve only gone and graduated C25K it’s been hard but worth the effort and now I’m going to celebrate with a cold beer lol 😂. I’ve had a great time on the...

I’ve only gone and graduated C25K it’s been hard but worth the effort and now I’...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

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Rest days on couch to 5 k

When doing ct5k why do you need a days rest in between runs ?

Lawino

•5 years ago

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W3R2

Braved the wind and rain yesterday which would normally have put off but when I got home, soaked to the skin with freezing cold hands, I had a shower and felt...

Braved the wind and rain yesterday which would normally have put off but when I ...

gavinmitch

Graduate•5 years ago

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Groin pains. Anybody else?

Did week 9 run 1 this morning and I’ve pulled the left side of my groin. It’s so painful. Has anyone else had this or any tips to avoid it please?!

Did week 9 run 1 this morning and I’ve pulled the left side of my groin. It’s so...

Hbb1502

Graduate•5 years ago

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Difficult run

I felt a bit out of sorts on this morning's run. I had new earphones that didn't stay in, music stopped working and mind was full of everything I needed to...

I felt a bit out of sorts on this morning's run. I had new earphones that didn't...

Evol

Graduate•5 years ago

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My graduation run

I’m off out on my graduation run 😉🏃🏻‍♂️🏁🏆🎓

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

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Friends United...

So 2 friends started their C25K journey this morning and it was so much fun watching their excitement and reliving when I started. It was funny trying to rein...

So 2 friends started their C25K journey this morning and it was so much fun watc...

PVH1

Graduate•5 years ago

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What do you do between run days?

Hi all, I'm starting wk4 tomorrow morning and wondered what you do, or maybe shouldn't do on the days between the running days. I know the program says take...

Hi all, I'm starting wk4 tomorrow morning and wondered what you do, or maybe sh...

philevans68

Graduate•5 years ago

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Interval training

Sunday seems to have become my Interval Training day, so off to the hill I went this morning with all three dogs. Quite a few other dog walkers had beaten us...

Sunday seems to have become my Interval Training day, so off to the hill I went ...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

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And again continued...

Week 1 run 2 done feet still a bit painful but by keeping it slow we both managed all 8x1 min runs Today i could have happily sat on the couch all day so woo...

Week 1 run 2 done feet still a bit painful but by keeping it slow we both manage...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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5km race this morning!

I am so happy I did it and beat my Parkrun time too. I did walk part of a very steep hill but ssshhh, don't tell anyone! 😂 The volunteers were brilliant and...

I am so happy I did it and beat my Parkrun time too. I did walk part of a very s...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated

9 weeks ago I started this and today I graduated. So happy ..... for all those starting just keep going. So worth it. Good luck xxx

9 weeks ago I started this and today I graduated. So happy ..... for all those s...

tink151

Graduate•5 years ago

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Creating muscle???

I’m on week 8, many people have asked if I feel better for it.... I think I feel less lethargic. I started slimming world 3 weeks ago ( I want to lose 2 stone)...

I’m on week 8, many people have asked if I feel better for it.... I think I feel...

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

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Beginner struggling to keep up

Hi. I’m new to this and started about 4 weeks ago. I’m very overweight and repeated week one twice and week two twice. I’m still struggling - my breathing has...

Hi. I’m new to this and started about 4 weeks ago. I’m very overweight and repea...

SMxxx

•5 years ago

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Smashing It!

So today was W4R3 and I literally loved it and didn’t want to stop after the last run section ...can’t praise this regime enough ..such progress in a short...

So today was W4R3 and I literally loved it and didn’t want to stop after the las...

Joggingonthewildside

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just completed Week 9 Run 3

Well I finally completed week 9 run 3 this morning, so am very pleased with myself. It took longer than 9 weeks, I started in February and had to go back to...

Well I finally completed week 9 run 3 this morning, so am very pleased with myse...

Rhoda56

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run

Hi, just started the couch to 5k this morning. I'm almost 53 and never run since I left school. Really enjoyed it, roll on Tuesday for my next run. Thank you...

Hi, just started the couch to 5k this morning. I'm almost 53 and never run since...

marsbarwestie2

•5 years ago

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Running with a dog

After this mornings run, when I was joined by Bark in the Park unexpectedly, I thought how lovely it would be to run with a 🐕. Came home to (see photo) and...

After this mornings run, when I was joined by Bark in the Park unexpectedly, I t...

Cherry1962

•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

Well it appears Jo Whiley isn't a Sunday morning person. 😂 It happened again..the C2K app stopped after my 5 minute running point. I was prepared this time...

Well it appears Jo Whiley isn't a Sunday morning person. 😂 It happened again..t...

Slownsteady101

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R3

Well I have just run for 25 minutes!! I never thought I’d be able to do it. I struggled at times and have a fair bit of improving to do but I did it. It’s the...

Well I have just run for 25 minutes!! I never thought I’d be able to do it. I st...

wheezybb

•5 years ago

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Week 7 ✅

I didn’t enjoy this week at all. I found it a real hard slog. It’s done and I’m proud of myself for completing it but I hated every step. I think I need to...

I didn’t enjoy this week at all. I found it a real hard slog. It’s done and I’m ...

Soontobefunmum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk3 run 1

Haven't run since high school now 51 really pleased with my progress. I've signed up for london marathon next year as something I've always wanted to do...

Haven't run since high school now 51 really pleased with my progress. I've sign...

Spacedat2

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9, run 1

Just wanted to share my progress as haven’t posted for a while. I did run 1 of week 9 this morning after having 6 days off due to a crazy week last week. It...

Just wanted to share my progress as haven’t posted for a while. I did run 1 of w...

Hbb1502

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Hotter, sweatier, but easier!! (w1 r2)

I just got back from my second ever run! It's funny how quickly your body adjusts to new things... I really did find the first run tough, even though I got all...

I just got back from my second ever run! It's funny how quickly your body adjust...

Loz_

•5 years ago

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Interesting

Well WK1R3 was interesting. Unbeknown to me Walsall Arboretum has Bark in the Park on this morning. Off I set, all alone as my teen was still snoring in...

Well WK1R3 was interesting. Unbeknown to me Walsall Arboretum has Bark in the ...

Cherry1962

•5 years ago

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Loving It!

Week 4, run 2 yesterday and I have really got my confidence now, definitely lighter on my feet and more upright when I run. Can’t wait to run again on Tuesday

Week 4, run 2 yesterday and I have really got my confidence now, definitely ligh...

Kazzio

•5 years ago

1 Reply

5k 5k 5k 5k !!!!!

I ran 5k (not including pre and post walks this time). It was very elusive but I tracked it down !

I ran 5k (not including pre and post walks this time). It was very elusive but I...

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

Fitbit distance vs Treadmill distance

After a naughty day back on track!

I’m a GRADUATE!! 🎉🏃🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🎓

W9R3 I’ve graduated yay 🏁🎓🏆

Rest days on couch to 5 k

W3R2

Groin pains. Anybody else?

Difficult run

My graduation run

Friends United...

What do you do between run days?

Interval training

And again continued...

5km race this morning!

Graduated

Creating muscle???

Beginner struggling to keep up

Smashing It!

Just completed Week 9 Run 3

First run

Running with a dog

Week 8 run 2

W8R3

Week 7 ✅

Wk3 run 1

Week 9, run 1

Hotter, sweatier, but easier!! (w1 r2)

Interesting

Loving It!

5k 5k 5k 5k !!!!!

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