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A few weeks break

I completed week 8 a few weeks ago then work, holidays, general mood got in the way and I did nt geaduate . Lost my confidence now and unsure where to try and...

I completed week 8 a few weeks ago then work, holidays, general mood got in the ...

Lbb62

•5 years ago

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Doing well

I am so happy to be going out every other day for my C25k. Just finished my W2D3 and instead of a 30 minute jog/walk , I went ahead and did a 60 Minute. It...

I am so happy to be going out every other day for my C25k. Just finished my W2D3...

nona65

•5 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

Week 2 run 1 done! Only a little bit of rain which was nice. But it was hard tonight, who would have thought 30 seconds extra per run would be that difficult:)...

Week 2 run 1 done! Only a little bit of rain which was nice. But it was hard ton...

Supermeisty

•5 years ago

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Year Round commuter Cyclist, looking to start running as a complete beginner!

Hi, 51 year old newbie, here! Looking to start running from scratch! I’m a keen cyclist, but would like to give running a go!

Hi, 51 year old newbie, here! Looking to start running from scratch! I’m a keen ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Wk2 run1

90 secs run what a killer. Had a bad day with one thing and another. Started run when got in after 9pm jyst started to rain at end. Not sure if feel good or...

90 secs run what a killer. Had a bad day with one thing and another. Started run...

Thevillage

•5 years ago

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Inspiration needed

Hi, newbie on here! I am a year round cycling commuter, with occasional longer rides at weekends! Looking to try running for the first time in a very long...

Hi, newbie on here! I am a year round cycling commuter, with occasional longer r...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Post graduation slump 😣

Following my genuine joy at completing the couch to 5k, it’s all gone a bit rubbish. I bought some trainers to celebrate my graduation which I find aren’t...

Following my genuine joy at completing the couch to 5k, it’s all gone a bit rubb...

Onewomanscrusade

Graduate•5 years ago

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Night time meanderings: W8r1

As those who tuned in to the earlier broadcast will know, I wussed out of my usual early morning run on account of much thunder, lightning and heavy, heavy...

As those who tuned in to the earlier broadcast will know, I wussed out of my usu...

MummyTum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Off plan

Was so pleased with week 1 but week 2 just hasn't happened. My mums health has declined and we are making daily visits. Could really do with being able to find...

Was so pleased with week 1 but week 2 just hasn't happened. My mums health has d...

tj1610

•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

The plan was to do this run yesterday evening but I was too tired when I came home so I had an extra rest day and ran this evening. Took things easy and...

The plan was to do this run yesterday evening but I was too tired when I came ho...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R3

After the sore legs rested I could not believe how tonight went. The c25k was reasonably easy at speeds quicker than I have managed before. At the end I could...

After the sore legs rested I could not believe how tonight went. The c25k was re...

Brooko

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Thank you C25K

I always said I couldn't run, I've tried unsuccessfully several times but downloaded the app a month prior to my 70th birthday, and guess what! Today I...

I always said I couldn't run, I've tried unsuccessfully several times but downlo...

Monkeybiz

Graduate•5 years ago

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Beginner Question

Just wanted to know would it be wrong to continue running even after I’ve completed the 8 minute run? Felt I could have done more. I’m on week 1. Thanks

Just wanted to know would it be wrong to continue running even after I’ve comple...

Aruba2020

Graduate•5 years ago

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New shoes!!!

I wasn’t intending on buying them today, just have the gait analysis but as soon as I put them on I didn’t want to take them off. So in love 🥰. Can’t wait...

I wasn’t intending on buying them today, just have the gait analysis but as soon...

ToucheTurtle

•5 years ago

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Wk5 R2

Have completed graduate run but have had problems with hip and had to have two months off and have staffed wk5R2 and can do more than this but need cool down...

Have completed graduate run but have had problems with hip and had to have two m...

Limonar

•5 years ago

1 Reply

5k YAY!!!

This was our easy run, you know, the long slow one....went off bit fast but were enjoying ourselves when Colin nearly fell over a little lad on a bike and i...

This was our easy run, you know, the long slow one....went off bit fast but were...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk6 - Chest Infection!

Been off C25k for almost 3 weeks due to a chest infection. After antibiotics have finished and hopefully feeling well, I don't quite know where to start...

Been off C25k for almost 3 weeks due to a chest infection. After antibiotics ha...

Loopin

Graduate•5 years ago

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New running shoes 🥳

Can’t wait to try these shame it such a wet day there going to get filthy 😫W4 R2 .

Can’t wait to try these shame it such a wet day there going to get filthy 😫W4 R...

Piggy44

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2 R2

After a hard W2 R1 on Sunday that felt like a struggle, I’m pleased to say that after some lovely advice here about hydration and slowing it down today felt a...

After a hard W2 R1 on Sunday that felt like a struggle, I’m pleased to say that ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W9 R1

Phew, I did it!! I restarted C25k back in June after having to take a break for surgery and struggling to get back into it. After a few false starts and...

Phew, I did it!! I restarted C25k back in June after having to take a break for ...

racheles78

•5 years ago

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Sciatica strikes again

Trapped my sciatic nerve so no running for a couple of weeks 😞 still I'm off to the sunshine for a week this Saturday so hoping that and some swimming will...

Trapped my sciatic nerve so no running for a couple of weeks 😞 still I'm off to...

Mellanv

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Newbie intro to running

Hi there peeps! want to start slowly introducing running to my fitness regime, want to stay steady and consistent! Used to worry about what running will do to...

Hi there peeps! want to start slowly introducing running to my fitness regime, w...

Love_to_lift

Graduate•5 years ago

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Advice please

So Thursday I am due to take my bleep test. Yesterday I should have done WK4D2 but ran the bleep test 3 times (and failed) and ran the treadmill @5.6mph for 5...

So Thursday I am due to take my bleep test. Yesterday I should have done WK4D2 b...

MrsSH

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Torrential rain Tuesday

So here I was worrying about whether I could cope with the jump from 90 second runs to 3 minute runs....when along came the good old British weather to give me...

So here I was worrying about whether I could cope with the jump from 90 second r...

BaggyShorts

•5 years ago

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Man flu :(

So on Saturday I woke up feeling a little bit weak but pushed myself and headed to the gym for my resistance workout,10 mins I have to call it a day as i feel...

So on Saturday I woke up feeling a little bit weak but pushed myself and headed...

Keg26pack

•5 years ago

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W4completed outside yeah !!!!

Well I have completed week 4 finally outside but it’s not getting any easier. I would have thought that I might be feeling more like a runner and less of a...

Well I have completed week 4 finally outside but it’s not getting any easier. I ...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

When will I learn

Not run for nearly 2 weeks for a variety of reasons but forced myself out in the pouring rain for consolidation run number 3. Tried the very hilly park run...

Not run for nearly 2 weeks for a variety of reasons but forced myself out in the...

Cath400

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R2 tonight & I hope it’s still raining 🌧 woohoo love the rain!

I can not wait to get home from work tonight, so I can get out & run 🏃🏽‍♀️ I actually find myself wishing my day away! 😂 is that a good thing 🤔 & I hope...

I can not wait to get home from work tonight, so I can get out & run 🏃🏽‍♀️ I a...

PolkaDot88

•5 years ago

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Lower back pain

I've been happily running for a few months...slow and steady and have just started week 7. Very proud that i ran for 25 minutes without stopping! My issue is...

I've been happily running for a few months...slow and steady and have just start...

Slowlygettingthere

•5 years ago

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W7R1

A very wet one but I actually enjoyed running in the rain, added a different element and it's dead quiet as no one is as crazy as us runners to be outside at...

A very wet one but I actually enjoyed running in the rain, added a different ele...

BuffyLaL

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2019

A few weeks break

Doing well

Week 2 run 1

Year Round commuter Cyclist, looking to start running as a complete beginner!

Wk2 run1

Inspiration needed

Post graduation slump 😣

Night time meanderings: W8r1

Off plan

Week 8 Run 1

W4R3

Thank you C25K

Beginner Question

New shoes!!!

Wk5 R2

5k YAY!!!

Wk6 - Chest Infection!

New running shoes 🥳

W2 R2

W9 R1

Sciatica strikes again

Newbie intro to running

Advice please

Torrential rain Tuesday

Man flu :(

W4completed outside yeah !!!!

When will I learn

W3R2 tonight & I hope it’s still raining 🌧 woohoo love the rain!

Lower back pain

W7R1

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