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If at first u don’t succeed....

Been having a tough few weeks not managed to get out for a run at all! Have the luxury of a night without the kids thanks to lovely sister so what do I do?...

Been having a tough few weeks not managed to get out for a run at all! Have the...

Rainbow2019

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finally Graduated!!

I started the program middle of January and with half terms, Easter holidays blah blah blah I finally completed Week 9 Run 3 today!! Thank you for all of your...

I started the program middle of January and with half terms, Easter holidays bla...

runlolarun2

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6r2

Doing this one tomorrow run 1 was a bit hard but I had done a 45 minute workout before I did the run learnt my lesson now. Taking it easy today. And doing run...

Doing this one tomorrow run 1 was a bit hard but I had done a 45 minute workout ...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Amazed!

On the first May Bank Holiday Monday I did week 1, run 1 and it nearly killed me, tonight I did week 4, run 1 and I feel great! It really does work!

On the first May Bank Holiday Monday I did week 1, run 1 and it nearly killed me...

Kazzio

•5 years ago

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Graduated

So after repeating week 8 I went into week 9 with a bit more confidence and this morning - at 7:40 am to be precise- I completed C25K!

So after repeating week 8 I went into week 9 with a bit more confidence and this...

Runmash

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hi. I look forward to your support!

Thought i'd join this site as i've heard great things over the past few months from friends. My goal is to try and run 26miles!! I know its a great ask,but my...

Thought i'd join this site as i've heard great things over the past few months f...

Moonkittens

•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

Had a week off and wasn't looking forward to this but I'm glad I did it. Best run so far.

Had a week off and wasn't looking forward to this but I'm glad I did it. Best ru...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Follow on help for new graduate

Hi Everyone, finished C25K about three weeks ago, going from barely being able to run a minute, to now managing half an hour 3x a week! I've done the stepping...

Hi Everyone, finished C25K about three weeks ago, going from barely being able t...

oldbutgold

Graduate•5 years ago

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An inspiring read

If you like books about running, this one is full to the brim with incredible stories about how transformational and healing running can be. I love books and I...

If you like books about running, this one is full to the brim with incredible st...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Well, if I can do it...

Hi plucky runners So, I graduated C25K in Nov 17. I decided to give it a whirl just before my 46th birthday, when I suddenly realised that fitness was now...

Hi plucky runners So, I graduated C25K in Nov 17. I decided to give it a whirl j...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Moving on

I graduated at C25K a few weeks ago. My aim was to run a 5K Race for Life which I did on 19th May. I did not think I would continue running, but ..... I have...

I graduated at C25K a few weeks ago. My aim was to run a 5K Race for Life which...

MeddieB

Graduate•5 years ago

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Newbie

Hi everyone! I have just signed up, i havent been able to run for years, no medical condition ... but when i run i get a burning sensation in my ankles after...

Hi everyone! I have just signed up, i havent been able to run for years, no med...

Helena95

•5 years ago

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What an experience!!

I’ve done it, and I can’t believe it! I did W9R3 last week and it felt amazing (at almost 64, it was tough, but knowing it was the final run of my C25K made...

I’ve done it, and I can’t believe it! I did W9R3 last week and it felt amazing ...

Runningchamp19

Graduate•5 years ago

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A New Beginning

Hi everyone *waves with both hands* I've just joined and i'm excited to start. Ive been wanting to run for a long time, but i've never had the confidence. I...

Hi everyone *waves with both hands* I've just joined and i'm excited to start. ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3

Well, after my last run which left me elated I wasn't sure how today would go. On the upside I didn't stop, I didn't hate it and ... I didn't fall over this...

Well, after my last run which left me elated I wasn't sure how today would go. ...

Slownsteady101

Graduate•5 years ago

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Doing the whole thing again - week 1

My new rehabilitation regime consists of a 1.25km lap followed by the Couch to 5K programme. I completed W1R3 yesterday and I’ll start W2 tomorrow. Yesterday...

My new rehabilitation regime consists of a 1.25km lap followed by the Couch to 5...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W6R3 in the bag, but pace so so slow!

Hello All, Today I've completed w6r3 and found the 25 mins running generally ok. Easier than I thought and felt I could run further. However, based on my...

Hello All, Today I've completed w6r3 and found the 25 mins running generally ok....

DaDancer

Graduate•5 years ago

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Nerdy way to get through Week 4 Run 2

Hi! I'm back again! I graduated a couple of years ago - went through the program without a hitch and loved it ... and then put my back out. It may have been a...

Hi! I'm back again! I graduated a couple of years ago - went through the program...

iain-strachan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Newbie needs advice

Hi there, I am on my way! I have so far lost 75lbs since August and have now signed up to do a 5k in October. The last 5k I attempted was a disaster!! I was so...

Hi there, I am on my way! I have so far lost 75lbs since August and have now sig...

Claretdebs

•5 years ago

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Wk4 R3 !!

So week 4 completed and I enjoyed it !! Bring on week 5 which I'll start on Thursday!! Just had a look at the 3 runs and I can see there's a 20min run on the...

So week 4 completed and I enjoyed it !! Bring on week 5 which I'll start on Thur...

Hidden

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Radio 2 now

Talking about how running is brilliant. Anyone listening?

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

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5.6k charity run, one week after my C25K

I have been enjoying working my way through C25K, and have just finished run 1 of week 7 with great success (see my other post). I have signed up for a 5.6k...

I have been enjoying working my way through C25K, and have just finished run 1 o...

IAmCharliemouse

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2r1

I completed it this morning. Felt a lot better than week 1!! I am doing this on a treadmill at the gym. Has anyone completed this on a treadmill and then...

I completed it this morning. Felt a lot better than week 1!! I am doing this on...

Boothy75

•5 years ago

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To train or not to train

Today was supposed to be my triumphant completion of week 4, however on my two rest days I have been cursed with the dreaded “man flu” I have consumed anything...

Today was supposed to be my triumphant completion of week 4, however on my two r...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

Week 5r1 was surprised how easy this run was lol was feeling really apprehensive but after reading others experience of this week I thought I would just go out...

Week 5r1 was surprised how easy this run was lol was feeling really apprehensive...

gordon13

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Consolidation Run #12

OK, so it wasn't fast (actually, however you look at it and however you divide it up, it was my slowest run since about W7), it wasn't pretty (it was me after...

OK, so it wasn't fast (actually, however you look at it and however you divide i...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 Day 1 tick!

So glad that’s done and I feel amazing for it!! Did anyone else find the last 5 minutes an absolute killer? When she said ‘only’ a minute to go I thought I was...

So glad that’s done and I feel amazing for it!! Did anyone else find the last 5 ...

hel92

•5 years ago

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Wrong, but felt so good

I ran my first week 7 yesterday. So that was my second 25 minute run. But I felt so good at the end, I just kept running and did a further 5 minutes to reach...

I ran my first week 7 yesterday. So that was my second 25 minute run. But I fe...

IAmCharliemouse

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R2. Magic shoes

Bought new trainers on Sunday. Wore them to run for the first time today. Got back home with one run still to do so had to set off round the park to finish....

Bought new trainers on Sunday. Wore them to run for the first time today. Got ba...

Littleotter

•5 years ago

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Denjo

Well,I’m into wk 9r2,who would have believed it! I still going slowly so my aim is to jog a little faster once I have finished wk9 ,which by the way has taken...

Well,I’m into wk 9r2,who would have believed it! I still going slowly so my aim ...

ethelmary

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

If at first u don’t succeed....

Finally Graduated!!

W6r2

Amazed!

Graduated

Hi. I look forward to your support!

Week 6 run 1

Follow on help for new graduate

An inspiring read

Well, if I can do it...

Moving on

Newbie

What an experience!!

A New Beginning

Week 7 Run 3

Doing the whole thing again - week 1

W6R3 in the bag, but pace so so slow!

Nerdy way to get through Week 4 Run 2

Newbie needs advice

Wk4 R3 !!

Radio 2 now

5.6k charity run, one week after my C25K

W2r1

To train or not to train

Week 5 run 1

Consolidation Run #12

Week 4 Day 1 tick!

Wrong, but felt so good

W2R2. Magic shoes

Denjo

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