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Feeling chuffed

I went to bed last night sore and achy. Nothing to do with C25K; I did a 15km hike yesterday that involved a lot of up and down and the down left me with a...

I went to bed last night sore and achy. Nothing to do with C25K; I did a 15km hi...

Puppy-love

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

Lovely cool Monday morning with a 5.55am start. I did not enjoy this run to be honest. Had a party on Saturday and that took its toll ! But I did it and that’s...

Lovely cool Monday morning with a 5.55am start. I did not enjoy this run to be h...

CAFC62

Graduate•5 years ago

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The view from here

I.decided to take on a fairly big hill in my run today. I think the view from the top was worth it though.

I.decided to take on a fairly big hill in my run today. I think the view from th...

Stevieplink

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk6 done

Just checking in again. Well that's week 6 out of the way. I think my body is getting used to this running lark as i'm feeling fine in between runs now.. which...

Just checking in again. Well that's week 6 out of the way. I think my body is ge...

AndyB111s

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finally my Graduation run! Happy days 😁

Morning everyone - hope you’ve had a great weekend. Well I finally managed my run W9R3 - I planned my run for Monday 8th July having completed R2 on Friday 5th...

Morning everyone - hope you’ve had a great weekend. Well I finally managed my ru...

Meedeb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Slow jogging

Apart from the book does anyone have any input on slow jogging/ running? Plus any groups on The Wirral ? Ta !

Apart from the book does anyone have any input on slow jogging/ running? Plus a...

GordonAstley

Graduate•5 years ago

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Site glitches

I know we have had a few this weekend, please be assured that they guys at Healthunlocked are already on the case and are working hard to fix it. They are...

I know we have had a few this weekend, please be assured that they guys at Heal...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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Escape to exercise Quest week 3 - Feel free to join.

Hi. Welcome to week 3 of Quest, it seems nice and cool out there today, I am looking forward to a run in a bit of a breeze later. 😀 The C25K Quest which...

Hi. Welcome to week 3 of Quest, it seems nice and cool out there today, I am l...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sore calf

I went out this morning full of enthusiasm for W9R2 and after about 15 mins realised my left calf was hurting. Stopped for a wee stretch but still painful so...

I went out this morning full of enthusiasm for W9R2 and after about 15 mins real...

NewRunner4

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation run 4 .

Morning people, since graduation I've gone a bit under the radar so hope hope all is well is the world of running. Bit of a tough one this morning but hit 5k...

Morning people, since graduation I've gone a bit under the radar so hope hope al...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W9R1 - phew!

I'm feeling pleased with myself as I am in Tain, Highlands at the moment and have just done W9R1 on short grass, long grass, wet sand, dry sand, pebbles and...

I'm feeling pleased with myself as I am in Tain, Highlands at the moment and ha...

Chicken55yrs

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1 - Actually Did It!

Was really apprehensive this morning but got out there and managed the whole run. Was slightly under prepared because I think I’d misread the plan somewhere...

Was really apprehensive this morning but got out there and managed the whole run...

the_imposter

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it week 9 is done: things I’ve learnt

I began Couch 2 5k on May 28th This morning I completed my last run of Couch 2 5k. Things I’ve learnt during my Couch 2 5k adventures: Don’t keep your running...

I began Couch 2 5k on May 28th This morning I completed my last run of Couch 2 ...

Shubo

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1

A lovely morning, and I managed to complete this run. Michael says I ran for a total of 16 minutes! So pleased. Trust the programme guys! It works! 🏃‍♀️😊

A lovely morning, and I managed to complete this run. Michael says I ran for a t...

angie31964

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st consolidation run

With tempo 150bpm music

Dimi3is

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3

So I’m just about to go out for my final run on the C25K. I can’t believe it’s here already! This is my second attempt after only making it up to week 6 last...

So I’m just about to go out for my final run on the C25K. I can’t believe it’s h...

Thegirlwiththerose

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running after an illness

I had completed W3r3 and was really looking forward to the next step up when I came down with a virus. It affected my breathing and knocked me for 6. Back at...

I had completed W3r3 and was really looking forward to the next step up when I c...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Back on it after break

Amazed myself. Completed week 4, a week later between run 2 and 3. In between that time, did a charity midnight 10k walk. Ankle got tender so rested it up....

Amazed myself. Completed week 4, a week later between run 2 and 3. In between ...

Robdamathteach

•5 years ago

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Week 7 completed, but where’s the high after the run?

Completed week 7 this evening. It wasn’t easy, found the runs a bit of a slog listening to the awful music, but I did it and recovered pretty quickly so my...

Completed week 7 this evening. It wasn’t easy, found the runs a bit of a slog li...

Pinkhoodie

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3 R1 tomorrow, left knee pain quite bad now

I really, really don't want to get out of sync with the group at work I go out with on Mondays and Thursdays, but hurty is really quite ouch. I did W2R3 on...

I really, really don't want to get out of sync with the group at work I go out w...

newrunnerchorlton

•5 years ago

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Couch for sale.

Thank you C25K. Mission accomplished! Couch is a distant memory as I completed my second 5K run this week, this time on the ManchesterRun For Life. Not only...

Thank you C25K. Mission accomplished! Couch is a distant memory as I completed...

GordonAstley

Graduate•5 years ago

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How tight are your trainers?

On week 2 now and was just wondering about your trainers. I have two pairs I generally use, one pair are as comfy as a pair of old slippers but are not...

On week 2 now and was just wondering about your trainers. I have two pairs I gen...

Gettingstarted

•5 years ago

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Mood changer!

After a day of flossing around, feeling irrirable and tired (possibly because my cafetiere was a casualty on Tuesday morning), and feeling like i had loads to...

After a day of flossing around, feeling irrirable and tired (possibly because my...

Beansy24

•5 years ago

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W7 drawn out

W7 R2 was late arriving. I’m the middle of two school outward bound trips and rather sleep deprived. Also developed a puffy aching ankle after the last run....

W7 R2 was late arriving. I’m the middle of two school outward bound trips and ra...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

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Logging out

Anyone know why this keeps logging me out?

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Final run

I have been doing the C25K with a local group and I am due to graduate with the final run on Tuesday evening. Unfortunately I have only managed to fit in 2 x...

I have been doing the C25K with a local group and I am due to graduate with the ...

Sixtyfour

•5 years ago

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30mins

hey guys so I took the advice given and am just running the 30mins for each run and enjoying it. felt nice and relaxing. thanks guys xx

hey guys so I took the advice given and am just running the 30mins for each run ...

speedylol

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finished c25k ..not 5k yetslow but would like advice on keeping going please

Hi all, ive finally finished week 9 ..v pleased..i am super slow but i do carry a lot of weight..im doing 2.5k in 30 minutes..im aiming to do a 5k park run b4...

Hi all, ive finally finished week 9 ..v pleased..i am super slow but i do carry ...

Emmammm

Graduate•5 years ago

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Mixed training running techniques

So my gym classes claim that they can burn more calories doing a HIIT class in 30 minutes then I would on a tread mill by raising the heart rate and doing...

So my gym classes claim that they can burn more calories doing a HIIT class in 3...

Runningnut

•5 years ago

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Where’s the motivation at?!

So I’ve completed week 5 and felt AMAZING! Did week 6 run 1 yesterday and it really wasn’t my best😞 I felt so demotivated and deflated afterwards....

So I’ve completed week 5 and felt AMAZING! Did week 6 run 1 yesterday and it rea...

RunningStN

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2019

Feeling chuffed

Week 7 Run 2

The view from here

Wk6 done

Finally my Graduation run! Happy days 😁

Slow jogging

Site glitches

Escape to exercise Quest week 3 - Feel free to join.

Sore calf

Consolidation run 4 .

W9R1 - phew!

W4R1 - Actually Did It!

I did it week 9 is done: things I’ve learnt

W4R1

1st consolidation run

Week 9 Run 3

Running after an illness

Back on it after break

Week 7 completed, but where’s the high after the run?

W3 R1 tomorrow, left knee pain quite bad now

Couch for sale.

How tight are your trainers?

Mood changer!

W7 drawn out

Logging out

Final run

30mins

Finished c25k ..not 5k yetslow but would like advice on keeping going please

Mixed training running techniques

Where’s the motivation at?!

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