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Week 4

Hii, I am on week 4. I did my first run today and it was hard! Any tips and advice to get better? 😊

Hii, I am on week 4. I did my first run today and it was hard! Any tips and advi...

AB9500

•5 years ago

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Morning walk round block

Decided to take it easy this week and put the run training on hold. Had a swollen right hip for a couple of days now, unable to put pressure on my right side....

Decided to take it easy this week and put the run training on hold. Had a swolle...

persiangulf

•5 years ago

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October

As the end of the month nears I have reflected on the last 29 days and I am amazed at what I have achieved... I graduated from C25K, have ran 3 times a week...

As the end of the month nears I have reflected on the last 29 days and I am amaz...

tiggs1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting there slowly...

W3 R3 complete and I'm actually hungry to start W4 - I must be mad!

Enxo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Nearly in touching distance!!

Firstly, thank you to all those people that gave me great advice the other day when I posted. Quick update. Did my 2nd run today from week 9 and managed 4.95...

Firstly, thank you to all those people that gave me great advice the other day w...

Qvisty

Graduate•5 years ago

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New and struggling!

Hi, I started couch to 5k last week but have already restarted week 1 again, struggling with a stiff leg! Determined not to give up trying

Hi, I started couch to 5k last week but have already restarted week 1 again, str...

2001space

•5 years ago

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Would love to run 10k!

Just back from the gym and have ran my first 6K. Feeling chuffed to bits and for me a massive sense of achievement. Not sure whether my back and hips will let...

Just back from the gym and have ran my first 6K. Feeling chuffed to bits and for...

Redcat19

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R2 - getting fitter

W6R2 is 2x10mins and I was able to do it all at an easy pace (except my usual go-for-it minute at the end of the session). Yesterday I did some weights at the...

W6R2 is 2x10mins and I was able to do it all at an easy pace (except my usual go...

Sook2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 slowly

Repeated wk5 2nd run 3 times wasn't ready to do 20mins..Dithering again! However smashed run 3 this morning 🏃‍♀️👊 was slow going.To slow? Opinions please 😊

Repeated wk5 2nd run 3 times wasn't ready to do 20mins..Dithering again! However...

Dotty01

•5 years ago

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W1D3

Week one complete! Yey. I'm loving the limited running time with good recovery time. The coach and music make it all so possible. Having had a few running...

Week one complete! Yey. I'm loving the limited running time with good recovery...

NorwegianWood

Graduate•5 years ago

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Painful calves

Every time I stop and rest, be it having a coffee or sleeping, when I move again the back of my legs hurt. Once moving they are fine. They did this before I...

Every time I stop and rest, be it having a coffee or sleeping, when I move agai...

BoDiddley

•5 years ago

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W2D2 Done

Well week 2day 2 done stuck plan that was a bit windy and sand in the eyes but enjoyed

Well week 2day 2 done stuck plan that was a bit windy and sand in the eyes but e...

pete1212

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hoorah

How amazing is this. After my nervousness last week over starting week 2. I have just completed W2R1. Hoorah. And yes I was running to fast, slowed myself...

How amazing is this. After my nervousness last week over starting week 2. I hav...

Ryn2103

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cold but sunny

Lovely running weather. Week 4 and running well

Northpenninesjogger

Graduate•5 years ago

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Can you run away from stress?🤔

So, I had a super stressful week.....all sorts of things to sort out...and I'm working on good mental health so, I strapped on my shoes and off I...

So, I had a super stressful week.....all sorts of things to sort out...and I'm w...

Cakerunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 completed

Feel great after stepping up to what seemed a big leap from Week 2 Run 3. However, my Wife and I started C25K at end of August!...should be well on our way to...

Feel great after stepping up to what seemed a big leap from Week 2 Run 3. Howeve...

MRGETFIT2019

•5 years ago

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I graduate next week

I’m going to do run 3 on the evening of 5th November, everyone will be celebrating with me and sending fireworks off in celebration 😂🙌

I’m going to do run 3 on the evening of 5th November, everyone will be celebrati...

Raspberrycheesecake

Graduate•5 years ago

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Jus’ sayin’...

For all of us at some point in our journey - me for definite!

Susojan

Graduate•5 years ago

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About to start week 9

Well it’s a big surprise to me, I started going to a gym for the first time in April. I also changed my diet. Since then I’ve dropped from 13st 8lb to 11st...

Well it’s a big surprise to me, I started going to a gym for the first time in A...

Bladerunner2049

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running

Well, I had intended to do c25k. But then I ended up in hospital with myocarditis. That set me back a little and my rowing has had to be stopped altogether....

Well, I had intended to do c25k. But then I ended up in hospital with myocarditi...

Siolag

•5 years ago

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Shin splints?

Hi I just did my W6R2 today. On finishing R1, the area under my left ankle was aching a bit. The pain continues now post R2. Am I experiencing shin splints?...

Hi I just did my W6R2 today. On finishing R1, the area under my left ankle was ...

towardsfitness

Graduate•5 years ago

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Santa dash

😊

Big_maz

•5 years ago

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Graduation run!

So this happened today, I officially became a graduate! It was a difficult run and by no means my best pace, (Monday runs always seem the hardest!) but I’ve...

So this happened today, I officially became a graduate! It was a difficult run a...

PurpleFish59

Graduate•5 years ago

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My first 7 mile run

So tonight I ran my first 7 miles and i can't tell you how fantastic i feel for this achievement! I'm working towards a half marathon for summer next year. A...

So tonight I ran my first 7 miles and i can't tell you how fantastic i feel for ...

MDaw35

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk2 R3 - Another one down

I was so tired last night that I decided not to set my running alarm. I figured that if I woke up naturally early, I'd get up and go, if not, I'd do my run...

I was so tired last night that I decided not to set my running alarm. I figured ...

RunningMigster

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2- Ouch 😫

Ok so, I'm over halfway through week 7 now and although I'm completing the 25 minute runs, for my last 3 runs I've been struggling with pain in my feet and...

Ok so, I'm over halfway through week 7 now and although I'm completing the 25 mi...

Ember22

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5D1 after a two week break

Two weeks ago, I managed to get a blister on the bottom of my foot while on holiday. I had all the good intentions of running during my holiday but could only...

Two weeks ago, I managed to get a blister on the bottom of my foot while on holi...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•5 years ago

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From grumpy to happy in just one run

Finished week 3 today! 😃😃 And I am so happy that I did! I was in such a bad mood when I left home for W3, R3 this afternoon. But the warm-up walk already...

Finished week 3 today! 😃😃 And I am so happy that I did! I was in such a bad m...

RunawayBetty

Graduate•5 years ago

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I'm new here ... advice wanted on run frequency/moving on and running technique

Hi all Despite downloading the podcast and starting the C25K programme some weeks back I have only just discovered this site ... so I have some real newbie...

Hi all Despite downloading the podcast and starting the C25K programme some week...

RunSkippyRun

Graduate•5 years ago

19 Replies

Week 1

Just completed the second run for week one

Frosty69

•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

Week 4

Morning walk round block

October

Getting there slowly...

Nearly in touching distance!!

New and struggling!

Would love to run 10k!

W6R2 - getting fitter

Week 5 run 3 slowly

W1D3

Painful calves

W2D2 Done

Hoorah

Cold but sunny

Can you run away from stress?🤔

Week 3 Run 1 completed

I graduate next week

Jus’ sayin’...

About to start week 9

Running

Shin splints?

Santa dash

Graduation run!

My first 7 mile run

Wk2 R3 - Another one down

Week 7 Run 2- Ouch 😫

W5D1 after a two week break

From grumpy to happy in just one run

I'm new here ... advice wanted on run frequency/moving on and running technique

Week 1

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