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Restarting

2019 started out so promising, I had completed New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day 5k challenges & set myself a 500k goal for the year. Enter left SI joint issue...

2019 started out so promising, I had completed New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day 5...

Dhiny

•5 years ago

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‘Siriously’ and Music playlists

So I have discovered using music to work out can motivate you to do it, I have also discovered a voice Command for Apple Music for anyone who has Apple Music...

So I have discovered using music to work out can motivate you to do it, I have a...

Runningnut

•5 years ago

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New: W4R2 - didn't make it

Hi from Switzerland I am 48 years old and a mom of two teenagers. Unfortunately my weight is 25 kg to high. I am a stress-eater and I had a lot of it during...

Hi from Switzerland I am 48 years old and a mom of two teenagers. Unfortunately ...

Pepe_1971

•5 years ago

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Week1 Run 1 Done #sweatymess

Glad to have found this forum. I built up to 5k with a running group a few years ago but let it slide so starting again. The sweat was pumping out of my face...

Glad to have found this forum. I built up to 5k with a running group a few years...

Nikapedia

•5 years ago

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Massive holiday set back😞

Had completed w8 r2 before going to Spain for just under 3 weeks. Took all my running gear with me, but I was floored by the heat. Even the 10 minute walk from...

Had completed w8 r2 before going to Spain for just under 3 weeks. Took all my ru...

Beccaaboo

•5 years ago

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Graduation!!

So excited to have completed c25k with a 5k run this morning. I never really thought I could do this when I first started, and I certainly didn't think I...

So excited to have completed c25k with a 5k run this morning. I never really th...

Coolum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Disappointed

I did my first run of my second week and because I hurt my back I haven't been able to complete my second week. Just gotta start again this week.

I did my first run of my second week and because I hurt my back I haven't been a...

Yowiewowie19

•5 years ago

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Finally I finished w5r3

I started the program 14/04/2019. Technically I should be graduated by now But after a very hectic weeks at work , 17 days on antibiotics due to an unexpected...

I started the program 14/04/2019. Technically I should be graduated by now But ...

Majo1469

•5 years ago

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Week 8

Well, 4 days ago I did R2W8. I should have clicked R1 but thats not the issue. Its been 4 days since last run for various reasons. Do you think I would be okay...

Well, 4 days ago I did R2W8. I should have clicked R1 but thats not the issue. I...

Sputnik73

•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 was awful!

I’ve just completed Week 4 Run 1 and it was so difficult. Part of me wonders if I’m even going to complete this week at all! I was able to run the first 3 mins...

I’ve just completed Week 4 Run 1 and it was so difficult. Part of me wonders if ...

RunWild03

•5 years ago

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Guys...meet my new running shoes!

Feel comfy and lighter than my old pair, somewhat amusingly called Nike Zoom Airflo 6...already ran this morning so I'll have to wait until Tuesday to see if...

Feel comfy and lighter than my old pair, somewhat amusingly called Nike Zoom Air...

Run46

Graduate•5 years ago

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YES! YES! YES! When Harry Met Sally 😀

Goodbye WEEK 6! Today's run was challenging. I ran part of the Tour de France route, including the hills! The photo doesn't do the hill any justice, but it...

Goodbye WEEK 6! Today's run was challenging. I ran part of the Tour de France ro...

AliHC

Graduate•5 years ago

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Dreading week 5 run 3

Wk5 run3 tomorrow, wish me luck. I've learnt not to go too fast and I'm not getting puffed out but wonder whether I can keep going for 20 minutes.

Wk5 run3 tomorrow, wish me luck. I've learnt not to go too fast and I'm not get...

Phew-thisisfun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

Into my second week. Although my running is very slow, and perhaps that is a good thing, I am pleased with my progress.

Into my second week. Although my running is very slow, and perhaps that is a goo...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run 2 week 1

Well I've completed my second run, got absolutely soaked but it was good. Feeling tired but glad I did it! Making use of all the advice and guidance on here....

Well I've completed my second run, got absolutely soaked but it was good. Feelin...

MrsVenkman

•5 years ago

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Wk7 R1 Under Sicilian Sun

Last year I made it to week 6 and then life got in the way. I started again and this morning I managed the first run of week 7. At home I have to run up and...

Last year I made it to week 6 and then life got in the way. I started again and ...

Pecora_Nera

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 1...

I'm just about to embark on Week 5 run 1, wish me and my chins good luck, and hopefully the rain holds off too.

I'm just about to embark on Week 5 run 1, wish me and my chins good luck, and ho...

Alanro

•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - DONE!

Can't believe I've just run for 20 minutes solid! I had to take a week off from running as I had a sore knee that I need to rest, which was really annoying....

Can't believe I've just run for 20 minutes solid! I had to take a week off from ...

LittleSallyRacket

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 3 ✅! Graduation in sight!

So did this round my local park run route... normally run off track but this was tarmack and actually found it much better in my hip (ive got one side that...

So did this round my local park run route... normally run off track but this was...

RunRach

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3 done!!

I can't believe we just ran for 20 mins! 😱 Thank heavens it rained throughout the last 5 mins it gave us a much needed cool down. My left leg has played up...

I can't believe we just ran for 20 mins! 😱 Thank heavens it rained throughout ...

Barrelsofleaves

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finished Week 7!

I'm still in utter disbelief at having come this far! I attempted C25K a couple of years ago, but the gremlins got the better of me and I gave up in week 4....

I'm still in utter disbelief at having come this far! I attempted C25K a couple ...

star3991

Graduate•5 years ago

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Missed a Run, Should I Skip Over It?

I'm doing my runs so that the final run of the week is on a Sunday (Wed, Fri, Sun). I don't really want to get out of this pattern because Mon/Tue is currently...

I'm doing my runs so that the final run of the week is on a Sunday (Wed, Fri, Su...

OliP

Graduate•5 years ago

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Treadmill

Hi . First post I’ve just completed w2 r1 using a treadmill just wondering if anyone else is using a treadmill and if there is is any of the weeks we’re a lot...

Hi . First post I’ve just completed w2 r1 using a treadmill just wondering if an...

Maz1234

Graduate•5 years ago

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Meteors!

What a beautiful morning! I got up at 4 a.m. to go out and look for meteors. We are in the midst of the annual Perseid meteor shower. I laid back in a lawn...

What a beautiful morning! I got up at 4 a.m. to go out and look for meteors. W...

Maria527

•5 years ago

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Week 4 completed🥳

Annddd I’m over half way 🥳 was slightly lacking with the last 5 minute run but I pushed through and I completed it much more comfortable than the last two...

Annddd I’m over half way 🥳 was slightly lacking with the last 5 minute run but ...

Emolie

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W9R3 - it hath been completed !!

Well how about that - I’ve made it to the end and have completed my 3rd 30 minute run. Still a long way off 5k, still an effort but very pleased to have...

Well how about that - I’ve made it to the end and have completed my 3rd 30 minut...

TinyClangR

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run!

Downloaded this several times and only done a couple of sessions in the past. But determined to go the 9 weeks this time. Off I go! Aaaaaah!

Downloaded this several times and only done a couple of sessions in the past. Bu...

GreenLizard

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1, run 2

I’ve just completed run 2 and it was surprisingly easier than the first time! I suppose the fact it isn’t as hot today helped and I also slowed my pace down a...

I’ve just completed run 2 and it was surprisingly easier than the first time! I ...

Whowers

•5 years ago

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W8R3 and now the airport!

W8R3 done, although my left calf wanted to be heavy and slow. I even sped up and did an extra minute at the end. Woot! Now to shower -- force my kid to get a...

W8R3 done, although my left calf wanted to be heavy and slow. I even sped up and...

Perygl

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Well this happened!

My big toe's been threatening to make a hole for some time now and finally did on this mornings run...on hindsight it seems a bit daft buying running shoes...

My big toe's been threatening to make a hole for some time now and finally did o...

Run46

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

Restarting

‘Siriously’ and Music playlists

New: W4R2 - didn't make it

Week1 Run 1 Done #sweatymess

Massive holiday set back😞

Graduation!!

Disappointed

Finally I finished w5r3

Week 8

Week 4 Run 1 was awful!

Guys...meet my new running shoes!

YES! YES! YES! When Harry Met Sally 😀

Dreading week 5 run 3

Week 2 Run 1

Run 2 week 1

Wk7 R1 Under Sicilian Sun

Week 5 run 1...

Week 5 Run 3 - DONE!

Week 8 run 3 ✅! Graduation in sight!

W5R3 done!!

Finished Week 7!

Missed a Run, Should I Skip Over It?

Treadmill

Meteors!

Week 4 completed🥳

W9R3 - it hath been completed !!

First run!

Week 1, run 2

W8R3 and now the airport!

Well this happened!

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