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W4R2.... Changing my mindset..

A "strange" thing is starting to happen... Im telling myself i dont like running and yet im thinking to myself on off days "ill be doing my run tomorrow?"......

A "strange" thing is starting to happen... Im telling myself i dont like running...

Pdb48

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

Boy that was tough! It took all my energy to run my slowest ever pace and all my mental strength not to stop as I passed yet another park bench that was...

Boy that was tough! It took all my energy to run my slowest ever pace and all my...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st run and breathing

45+, just attempted 1st run. I managed 2 at 50 seconds 3 at 30 seconds and the rest about 10 seconds, stamina is my main problem, I struggled with my breathing...

45+, just attempted 1st run. I managed 2 at 50 seconds 3 at 30 seconds and the r...

Dogwalker_1

•5 years ago

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Two Week Holiday

Hi All, I've just completed week 5 run 3. I'm heading off on holidays this Wednesday to Greece for two weeks. It's quite hot over there at the minute so I'm...

Hi All, I've just completed week 5 run 3. I'm heading off on holidays this Wedne...

Sparkleabc

•5 years ago

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Hot and bothered update

Hi guys an update on my problem when I run. I started taking Piriteze allergy tablets, have taken them for the last two mornings and tonight I went out for...

Hi guys an update on my problem when I run. I started taking Piriteze allergy ...

Heather03

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week2 run3 and feeling MUCH HAPPIER

For anybody who saw my most recent post after my last run, THANKYOU! Your support was much appreciated. I have just completed week2 run2 and it was my best run...

For anybody who saw my most recent post after my last run, THANKYOU! Your suppor...

Roweyja03

•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1...been in the planning for a while

So, finally, after much dithering, lack of motivation and espousing that I would start this programme again, (I did try 3 years ago but due to my wife having...

So, finally, after much dithering, lack of motivation and espousing that I would...

MaggieCats

•5 years ago

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Karrimor Caracal WP Ld00 size 41 trail shoes for sale

Having bought a size too small which Sports Direct wouldn't refund (as well as the next size up which turned out to be great) I've decided to sell the smaller...

Having bought a size too small which Sports Direct wouldn't refund (as well as t...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•5 years ago

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5k run!

Just got back from my first non-Parkrun 5k run! It was difficult, as it was so warm, and I’m knackered now, but I did it! I was a lot slower than Parkrun, but...

Just got back from my first non-Parkrun 5k run! It was difficult, as it was so w...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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Broke my duck

Just got back from my first run - what a feeling! Never thought I would actually get out and do this. I was late home from work too, so had a ready made...

Just got back from my first run - what a feeling! Never thought I would actuall...

NearlyMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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22

22nd run tomorrow. And my first 28 minute non stop ever. GULP!

DaiFit

Graduate•5 years ago

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New Shoes!

Went to the specialist running shop and got fitted for new shoes today as a birthday pressie for tomorrow (39!). Looking forward to taking my new Brooks Dyads...

Went to the specialist running shop and got fitted for new shoes today as a birt...

missanticrowd

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 run 3

Hey everyone I just managed to complete my third run of first week A bit late as I supposed to be running on Friday last week but I got cold and decided that...

Hey everyone I just managed to complete my third run of first week A bit late ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 8

Omg.... just completed week 8 run 1. I’ve not run in 10 days as been away on holiday. That was so hard... definitely felt those all inclusive food and drinks...

Omg.... just completed week 8 run 1. I’ve not run in 10 days as been away on hol...

C1984

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8

Definitely struggling on week 8 run 1 only ran 20 mins think might go back and redo week 7 is anyone else struggling???

Definitely struggling on week 8 run 1 only ran 20 mins think might go back and r...

crainer

•5 years ago

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I made it to W9R3!

Back in April I decided if ever I was going to stand a chance of running I should make a start - a friend suggested C25K. It's taken a bit longer than 9 weeks...

Back in April I decided if ever I was going to stand a chance of running I shoul...

5dogs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back at it after knee trouble

I completed couch to 5k last year and did 1 park run then shortly after I hurt my knee running could barley walk so I left running for a few weeks. I tried...

I completed couch to 5k last year and did 1 park run then shortly after I hurt m...

FlexFury

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 non starter :(

Feeling a bit deflated right now unlike my knee! Just over a week ago I slipped on one of my daughters toys & over extended/hyperextended(?) my right leg...

Feeling a bit deflated right now unlike my knee! Just over a week ago I slipped...

Archer888

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R1

I found this run very hard going but in my ever steady snail pace, I managed to do it. I wouldn’t need a torch in the dark the way my face glows at the end of...

I found this run very hard going but in my ever steady snail pace, I managed to...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3

Week 3 is quite different but still only running for 9 mins, which is a good thing.

Week 3 is quite different but still only running for 9 mins, which is a good thi...

Alexandra_merris

•5 years ago

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Nice run!

Went out for another consolation and got so lost in the moment I ended up doing 36 minutes. Feel so good! Never giving up this running.

Went out for another consolation and got so lost in the moment I ended up doing ...

1985lad

Graduate•5 years ago

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2nd Anniversary in other words - my 54th run

Gastro Enteritis & blisters (running minus socks - doh!) delayed me by two weeks. Nevertheless, i eventually ran for the 54th time this morning and clocked up...

Gastro Enteritis & blisters (running minus socks - doh!) delayed me by two weeks...

GibsonBBKing

Graduate•5 years ago

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beginner

2 run done today guys, and thank you everyone for your support, means alot :-) Ran on the road this time and so much easier than grass, felt alot easier...

2 run done today guys, and thank you everyone for your support, means alot :-) ...

shelly1965

Graduate•5 years ago

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Another 5k hopeful.

Hi all, new to the forum, but on w8r1 of c25k. Like many others running very slowly, but determined to get to the magic 5k! May be my imagination, but also...

Hi all, new to the forum, but on w8r1 of c25k. Like many others running very slo...

Fatboy0

•5 years ago

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Gutted ☹️

Just done wk 6 R2 and i failed.. got to the last minute and had stitch.. dont think it helped running in this heat and forgot my water but just gutted as its...

Just done wk 6 R2 and i failed.. got to the last minute and had stitch.. dont th...

Newlyfoundenergy

•5 years ago

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Graduation Merchandise

Did I see a post were you could buy C25K stuff when graduating?

Scouser67

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8r2 not a walking step in sight

Colin has a sore knee so I made him watch the slow Japanese running video and we managed a slow28 minute run with good posture good breathing more steps but...

Colin has a sore knee so I made him watch the slow Japanese running video and we...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R1

Just completed the first run of week 2 and found it so much easier doing the slow jogging. Thanks everyone who suggested it and encouraged me to keep going!!

Just completed the first run of week 2 and found it so much easier doing the slo...

jasmine98

•5 years ago

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What comes after 5K?

It doesn’t have to be striving for 10K. I started in March, so graduated a few weeks ago. Here we are in week 1 of August. First run this month done.Quite...

It doesn’t have to be striving for 10K. I started in March, so graduated a few ...

Hatman

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R2

Found my second run so much more enjoyable than the first... but oh the aches now! Found a really good playlist, which really made a difference!

Found my second run so much more enjoyable than the first... but oh the aches no...

RFB1

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

W4R2.... Changing my mindset..

Week 7 run 1

1st run and breathing

Two Week Holiday

Hot and bothered update

Week2 run3 and feeling MUCH HAPPIER

Week 1 Run 1...been in the planning for a while

Karrimor Caracal WP Ld00 size 41 trail shoes for sale

5k run!

Broke my duck

22

New Shoes!

Week 1 run 3

Week 8

Week 8

I made it to W9R3!

Back at it after knee trouble

Week 4 non starter :(

W6R1

Week 3

Nice run!

2nd Anniversary in other words - my 54th run

beginner

Another 5k hopeful.

Gutted ☹️

Graduation Merchandise

W8r2 not a walking step in sight

W2R1

What comes after 5K?

W1R2

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