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A year of running

Today it has been exactly one year since I embarked on c25k, i remember almost dying on the first run due to the app going rogue and cutting out. I must have...

Today it has been exactly one year since I embarked on c25k, i remember almost d...

Pubcarking

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated 😊

Yes yes yes, I have just done my final run in the fabulous journey, just want to thank everyone on here for the support I have had, never ever thought I would...

Yes yes yes, I have just done my final run in the fabulous journey, just want to...

shelly1965

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3...ouch!

So against the advice of family n friends I went 4 my run this evening. My foot has hurt for the past 2 runs but I'm just enjoying the time running so much n...

So against the advice of family n friends I went 4 my run this evening. My foot ...

Crudes

•5 years ago

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😊😊 happy week 4 run 1

Week 4 run 1 completed ... when I saw it was 5 minute runs I thought this is definitely the run I’m going to have to give up and walk ... nope I’ve completely...

Week 4 run 1 completed ... when I saw it was 5 minute runs I thought this is def...

Kellierichardson

•5 years ago

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Consolidation Run 40

Well today managed a second run in three days, both 5ks and this one was a few seconds faster not much in the light of day but in the right direction....

Well today managed a second run in three days, both 5ks and this one was a few s...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 complete: in pictures ...

Actually, just one picture of week 6! So, Week 6 has passed off without incident. It’s darker and was colder on my third run. However, I found I’d warmed up...

Actually, just one picture of week 6! So, Week 6 has passed off without inciden...

runningyogini

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 2 - first one not finished

Shouldn't have even gone out today really, due a rest day but I just struggle to fit in my runs around my busy social calendar - talk about first world...

Shouldn't have even gone out today really, due a rest day but I just struggle to...

Parky88

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running Life

C25k seems to have missed me so I thought I’d let you all know how I’m doing. Since graduating 4 years ago I have run a few charity 5 & 10k runs. I also ran...

C25k seems to have missed me so I thought I’d let you all know how I’m doing. Si...

R2d2_vegas

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run3

Last run of the week, tight legs after 10 minutes. So going to take more fluids on board before runs. Overall went okay just a bit slower. On holiday from...

Last run of the week, tight legs after 10 minutes. So going to take more fluids ...

persiangulf

•5 years ago

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Just a run

Inspired today by Coach Bennett on the Nike Run App and Just A Run, no more no less, just got out there and ran 4.6km in 40 mins, not fast but having put on...

Inspired today by Coach Bennett on the Nike Run App and Just A Run, no more no l...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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Boring Treadmill

Hi All I have been using the NHS C25k App for a number of years - on and off. I am currently on Week 7, the furthest I have been so far! I tend to stretch...

Hi All I have been using the NHS C25k App for a number of years - on and off. I...

SairaRezy

•5 years ago

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Graduation done 🙌🏻

I've just finished my last run of C25K and have absolutely loved this process. I've never been a runner and now love getting out there. I'm still a little way...

I've just finished my last run of C25K and have absolutely loved this process. I...

Ems_83

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st consolidation run 🏃🏽‍♀️

Really enjoyed it 😊👍🏻 No pressure, just enjoyable running. I know roughly how far a 30 minute run is on a few routes, so put on a podcast and off I went...

Really enjoyed it 😊👍🏻 No pressure, just enjoyable running. I know roughly how...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Happy Birthday Parkrun - on the telly!

A quick post to say that, if you are contemplating Parkrun, already running them or have any interest in Parkrun at all, then you may know it’s the 15th...

A quick post to say that, if you are contemplating Parkrun, already running them...

TailChaser

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R2 ✅ same park different view

The Strava stats don’t really add up time wise but the distance is right. It felt good this morning and the time passed really quickly thanks to a bit of Frank...

The Strava stats don’t really add up time wise but the distance is right. It fel...

DottyF

Graduate•5 years ago

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Good luck to all Parkruners this Saturday

Good luck to all Parkruners tomorrow, the weather forecast is for rain ☔ later in the day, so the weather at 9/9.30 should be fine for all us parkrunners. It...

Good luck to all Parkruners tomorrow, the weather forecast is for rain ☔ later i...

AlMorr

Ambassador•5 years ago

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Week 1 COMPLETED

Who would of ever thought it... certainly not me.completed week 1 of couch to 5k this morning. Feeling good,and actually looking forward to starting week 2...

Who would of ever thought it... certainly not me.completed week 1 of couch to 5k...

Woodside14

•5 years ago

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Week 3

I’ve just started week 3 and feel so very proud of myself for managing two lots of 3 minutes jogging!!! Just wanted to share my joy 😆 Loving the app 👌🏾

I’ve just started week 3 and feel so very proud of myself for managing two lots...

Aruba2020

Graduate•5 years ago

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🏁 W9R3 🏁 I've made it over the finish line 🏁

🏃‍♂️ I've just got back from my final run of the NHS Couch to 5K plan and I'm feeling so good. It was tough going as I hit that final hill (why do I still...

🏃‍♂️ I've just got back from my final run of the NHS Couch to 5K plan and I'm f...

Bike_and_Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Little runs

Sunday I did W1R1 with a friend who’d been saying for a while she’d like to try C25k. She didn’t huff and puff like I did on my first run, she was ace. It was...

Sunday I did W1R1 with a friend who’d been saying for a while she’d like to try ...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 2

first post after 4 weeks training, seem to be doing okay until this week. normally cycling but though i would give this a go. i am not out of breath but legs...

first post after 4 weeks training, seem to be doing okay until this week. normal...

persiangulf

•5 years ago

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Wk5 run2

Wow! Really going good with this c25k, fitter then I thought I was, maybe because I horse ride too. Haven't hit the wall yet!! Let's not speak to soon!! Loving...

Wow! Really going good with this c25k, fitter then I thought I was, maybe becaus...

Fitunicorn

•5 years ago

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C’mon & dance with me 💃

....not quite yet, Michael Buble ...I have ONE more run to do!! 9:2 Penultimate run done ✅

....not quite yet, Michael Buble ...I have ONE more run to do!! 9:2 Penultimate ...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

40 Replies

WK6R3

For the first time doing C25K, I found this one hard going. But I knew how cross I would be with myself if I stopped - so it was not an option. My pace for...

For the first time doing C25K, I found this one hard going. But I knew how cross...

ForbiddenPlanet

Graduate•5 years ago

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WK7R3

Another good start today, according to Apple 4.83Km really starting to enjoy it and notice my recovery is getting faster as well, just hoping the weather is...

Another good start today, according to Apple 4.83Km really starting to enjoy it ...

Longarm

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 - not as bad as my head kept telling me!

So much of this challenge is in the mind. I was so distressed at the thought of no intervals when I started week 7. Even this morning my head was still telling...

So much of this challenge is in the mind. I was so distressed at the thought of ...

Jens68

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

First training run done

I'm doing C25K to support my 19 year old daughter - I used to run years ago, so knew I could probably do it - she's starting from zero though. Tonight was our...

I'm doing C25K to support my 19 year old daughter - I used to run years ago, so ...

Kafooey

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 was fun

Just finished week 3 run 2 and I enjoyed it more than run 1 this week. I found a natural rhythm during the 3 minute runs and even felt like I could...

Just finished week 3 run 2 and I enjoyed it more than run 1 this week. I found a...

Supermeisty

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Chest light

Does anyone have a chest light & what would you recommend? Thank you. 😀

Pinkpig20

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Am I over shooting?

Hello Everyone. So I'm on week 7 run 1 (running for 25 minutes) I set my watch to go as the warm up walk finishes and I'm currently covering 2.76 miles...

Hello Everyone. So I'm on week 7 run 1 (running for 25 minutes) I set my watch...

Livealifeyourproudof

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

A year of running

Graduated 😊

Week 5 run 3...ouch!

😊😊 happy week 4 run 1

Consolidation Run 40

Week 6 complete: in pictures ...

Week 8 run 2 - first one not finished

Running Life

Week 4 run3

Just a run

Boring Treadmill

Graduation done 🙌🏻

1st consolidation run 🏃🏽‍♀️

Happy Birthday Parkrun - on the telly!

W3R2 ✅ same park different view

Good luck to all Parkruners this Saturday

Week 1 COMPLETED

Week 3

🏁 W9R3 🏁 I've made it over the finish line 🏁

Little runs

Week 4 run 2

Wk5 run2

C’mon & dance with me 💃

WK6R3

WK7R3

Week 7 - not as bad as my head kept telling me!

First training run done

Week 3 run 2 was fun

Chest light

Am I over shooting?

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