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Week 8 Gremlins

So, I reached the first run of week 8, and I just did not want to run.. like, at all.. I'd got through week 7 fine, and was enjoying it, but then...

So, I reached the first run of week 8, and I just did not want to run.. like, at...

mog7

Graduate•5 years ago

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Planning for after graduation :) - what would you suggest?

I have very proudly managed to get to week 8 run 2, and can slowly run for 28 minutes. I think part of my success, like many others, is due to the structure of...

I have very proudly managed to get to week 8 run 2, and can slowly run for 28 mi...

Onewomanscrusade

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 done! Repeating runs until starting Week 2 on Monday. Having so much fun!

Week 1 done and dusted! I repeated run 3 this morning which I really enjoyed. Going to do lighter exercise tomorrow (walking and yoga) as taking on board...

Week 1 done and dusted! I repeated run 3 this morning which I really enjoyed. Go...

Elceee

•5 years ago

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Final call for Boston (Lincs) parkrun

If anybody is able/planning to come to Boston on Saturday for parkrun with lexi6 and me, please let me know ASAP so that we can arrange to meet. It looks a...

If anybody is able/planning to come to Boston on Saturday for parkrun with lexi6...

Sandie1961

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st week!

Hi guys! New to Cto5K and have completed my second run yesterday. Does it get any easier? I just don’t know how I’m going to finish the course! I also seem to...

Hi guys! New to Cto5K and have completed my second run yesterday. Does it get an...

Rkg1910

•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 :-))

Week 1 run 2 under the belt. Felt good but left calf is feeling like a slight pull so going to have to watch that. I hope it doesn't get worse. Had a soak and...

Week 1 run 2 under the belt. Felt good but left calf is feeling like a slight pu...

parsdeclined

•5 years ago

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New challenge

I am back on the running again after a year or so break and I managed my first 5k on Monday morning. I’m not at 5k in 30mins but I’m pleased. The motivation is...

I am back on the running again after a year or so break and I managed my first 5...

Dotthedyer

•5 years ago

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W4R2 tough but got through.

So I did it guys! It was tough this morning but think that's mainly because I did a lot of cycling yesterday so legs were a feeling it sooner than usual. Still...

So I did it guys! It was tough this morning but think that's mainly because I di...

BuffyLaL

Graduate•5 years ago

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Apps for running

Hello fellow runners! I’m looking for an app where we can set up timers if such thing exists! A bit like the C25k but without someone talking. I just need to...

Hello fellow runners! I’m looking for an app where we can set up timers if such...

janus34

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R1

Loved my run this morning. Beautiful sunshine and blue skies with a nip in the air. Legs didn’t feel like lead for a change. 5hr train journey to Edinburgh now...

Loved my run this morning. Beautiful sunshine and blue skies with a nip in the a...

Letty111

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3

I cannot believe I did this!!! 6 weeks ago I was a couch potato slob and now I’ve just run continuous for 25 minutes! This plan is unbelievable. And to add to...

I cannot believe I did this!!! 6 weeks ago I was a couch potato slob and now I’v...

ChrisWhatmough

•5 years ago

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2nd Menorca run

Half an hour including warm up and cool down it’s blowing a gale and still as hilly as the other day we totally enjoyed it the wind made us think it wasn’t as...

Half an hour including warm up and cool down it’s blowing a gale and still as hi...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk5R2 Skipped a beat

Morning all. I missed my last post due to manic family life however im still alive! WEEK5 Now that was a surprise! When Mr Johnson said at the beginning of...

Morning all. I missed my last post due to manic family life however im still ali...

Waylander85

•5 years ago

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Running days

Morning all my partner wants to start running and wants me to go with him. As he will be starting from week 1 will I be able to run with him and then do my...

Morning all my partner wants to start running and wants me to go with him. As ...

Twinkle9

Graduate•5 years ago

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Nearly there !

Did my second run of week 9 yesterday afternoon - turns out there were 45 mph winds in the area ! Well I hope that was good resistance work on my quads as they...

Did my second run of week 9 yesterday afternoon - turns out there were 45 mph wi...

Mark1909

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3 Graduated!

Well I wouldn’t believe it that 9 weeks ago I seriously could not run 30 seconds, and then this morning I have now just graduated and ran for 30 minutes...

Well I wouldn’t believe it that 9 weeks ago I seriously could not run 30 seconds...

SlowHare

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Well who would have thought that after just 5 weeks I would have completed a 20 minute run. I know that I am not unique, but it does feel good, as the many...

Well who would have thought that after just 5 weeks I would have completed a 20 ...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Ruptured Achilles Rehab C25k

So excited I've been given the go ahead...starting from scratch after 16 weeks of nothing (welllll, the odd walk)...I'm allowed to run again 😁 week 1 run 1...

So excited I've been given the go ahead...starting from scratch after 16 weeks o...

Volauvont

•5 years ago

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Run 2 done week 1

Feel good after my second run. Legs aching but I expected that. No pain no gain 😂 Thanks for all of the advice and support 👍🏻

Feel good after my second run. Legs aching but I expected that. No pain no gain ...

19Nomad85

•5 years ago

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W3R2

I'm a classic case of all the gear no idea. I have always wanted to be able to run and am so pleased to have made it this far. I've done 3 5k races in the past...

I'm a classic case of all the gear no idea. I have always wanted to be able to r...

charlmac

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2 R2

A little out of puff but not to bad. I am very infrequent gym goer as I always feel so embarrassed by my lack of ability. I am hoping with a programme to...

A little out of puff but not to bad. I am very infrequent gym goer as I always ...

Oddiek

•5 years ago

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Can you use a cross trainer to do this program?

Hello, I have just signed up and wondered if anyone had done the Couch to 5K using a cross trainer. I broke my ankle in February and still unable to get back...

Hello, I have just signed up and wondered if anyone had done the Couch to 5K usi...

Gottodosomething1

•5 years ago

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W4R3

DONE IT YIPPIE 😁 Feeling great I can’t believe it Week 5 here I come on Friday night Happy running everyone

DONE IT YIPPIE 😁 Feeling great I can’t believe it Week 5 here I come on Frida...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Weight loss

Hi has anybody lost weight doing this? I am on week 3 and been making slight changes to my food just wondering if anyone has seen any change in weight just by...

Hi has anybody lost weight doing this? I am on week 3 and been making slight cha...

Thefoundry

•5 years ago

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W3R3

A run around the woods again, feeling the burn on the hills but I did it...very slowly 😂

A run around the woods again, feeling the burn on the hills but I did it...very ...

Hj27

•5 years ago

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Parkrun #1

Today I registered on the Parkrun website and I have planned my runs around work (i travel a lot) so that I can have 2 rest days next week and then do my first...

Today I registered on the Parkrun website and I have planned my runs around work...

tiggs1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Postponed!

When the gusts of wind stop you in your tracks it’s obviously not a running day

MrsCDN

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

Hi guys, I've just done week 6 run 1 and it's going great. 6 weeks ago I didn't think I could run for more than 1 minute, and I was right, but now I really...

Hi guys, I've just done week 6 run 1 and it's going great. 6 weeks ago I didn't ...

ST0N3R

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Knee pain... HELP

I’ve been working hard and completed my week 2, but my knees have completely seized up. I’ve been stretching, and doing low impact yoga on my off days, but...

I’ve been working hard and completed my week 2, but my knees have completely sei...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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What is Juju magic plan?

I am only 2 runs off graduation and was looking through posts about the options of what there is to do next. I keep seeing references to jujus magic plan....

I am only 2 runs off graduation and was looking through posts about the options ...

Cath400

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2019

Week 8 Gremlins

Planning for after graduation :) - what would you suggest?

Week 1 done! Repeating runs until starting Week 2 on Monday. Having so much fun!

Final call for Boston (Lincs) parkrun

1st week!

Week 1 Run 2 :-))

New challenge

W4R2 tough but got through.

Apps for running

W5R1

W6R3

2nd Menorca run

Wk5R2 Skipped a beat

Running days

Nearly there !

W9R3 Graduated!

Week 5 Run 3

Ruptured Achilles Rehab C25k

Run 2 done week 1

W3R2

W2 R2

Can you use a cross trainer to do this program?

W4R3

Weight loss

W3R3

Parkrun #1

Postponed!

Week 6 run 1

Knee pain... HELP

What is Juju magic plan?

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