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My journey to 5k

I’ve loved my journey and did 30 minutes today non stop something I couldn’t have done 6/7 weeks ago. My only concern is as an oldie novice jogger 30 minutes...

I’ve loved my journey and did 30 minutes today non stop something I couldn’t hav...

Kingfisher29

Graduate•5 years ago

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Progress!

W3R1 completed! The first longer run was tricky but the second one so much better for some odd reason. Think I must have found my stride. Knees a little...

W3R1 completed! The first longer run was tricky but the second one so much bette...

Bubs1671

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run with my new shoes

30 minute consolidation run in my new running shoes! Absolutely loving them so far, really reduced the tightness around my ankles and calves. If anyone is...

30 minute consolidation run in my new running shoes! Absolutely loving them so f...

PurpleFish59

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sore hips

Week 9 run 1 which is a 30 minute run. I completed this yesterday and was pleased with it, I covered a little over 4.5k. Today both hips are a tad sore. Any...

Week 9 run 1 which is a 30 minute run. I completed this yesterday and was please...

Thelyde

Graduate•5 years ago

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45 minutes!

I ran up here yesterday! I’d been getting fed up with my normal route, and been experiencing some pain in my foot and leg, I was starting to dread the runs. I...

I ran up here yesterday! I’d been getting fed up with my normal route, and been ...

JennyMc83

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running App?

Evening, tomorrow I shall attempt w2r1. I have Michael and Rocky 4 soundtrack for support but was wondering if there is a good free App for iPhone to track my...

Evening, tomorrow I shall attempt w2r1. I have Michael and Rocky 4 soundtrack fo...

MJP458

•5 years ago

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Paint it Black

Many months ago I mentioned on here that Paint it Black was coming off my playlist as it nearly killed me! I have been trying to get a bit faster but in the...

Many months ago I mentioned on here that Paint it Black was coming off my playli...

E27M14

Graduate•5 years ago

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Advice for starting up after a short break?

I had done up to W6R1 consistently, but have had 2 weeks off on holiday, which was a city break so lots of walking but no hard cardio. I think W5R3 was the 20...

I had done up to W6R1 consistently, but have had 2 weeks off on holiday, which w...

Reviewer2000

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

Well I managed it! 🙂 Temperature was a bit milder so didn’t do too bad with my asthma. Appt with Dr tomorrow to review asthma meds too. Looking forward to...

Well I managed it! 🙂 Temperature was a bit milder so didn’t do too bad with my ...

Sham19

•5 years ago

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Hip Flexor?

Just done week 6 run 3 and Michael Johnson has declared me a runner. The second half of the run was awful - pain in hip, thigh and the back of my knee....

Just done week 6 run 3 and Michael Johnson has declared me a runner. The second...

getfitatlast

Graduate•5 years ago

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🍏Rocky Mountains & me

I came, I saw I conquered, my first high altitude, very hilly run! The after glow almost as good as graduation! 30 mins to do 3K 🤣 but I did it!!

I came, I saw I conquered, my first high altitude, very hilly run! The after glo...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

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Back to it

Tomorrow will mark 7 days since I last ran. Week 9 run 1 sat me firmly on the IC! Since then I have kept up my cardio workouts with turbo training, done daily...

Tomorrow will mark 7 days since I last ran. Week 9 run 1 sat me firmly on the IC...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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An amazing thing!

W6R3 Done! 6 weeks ago I could hardy move. Since doing this course I have amazed myself with every run. This time something different happened. After W6R2 I...

W6R3 Done! 6 weeks ago I could hardy move. Since doing this course I have amazed...

BoDiddley

•5 years ago

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W3r1

Hi just finished my W3r1 noticed my varicose veins hurt, was thinking of wearing supports, does anyone else do this, if so what is the best way?

Hi just finished my W3r1 noticed my varicose veins hurt, was thinking of wearing...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Strava glitch?

I have noticed that Strava sometimes logs a run with the wrong date. Has anybody else had this problem? I use Strava on my Samsung gear watch, rather than...

I have noticed that Strava sometimes logs a run with the wrong date. Has anybod...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Personal log only: W1R2 (∑W36:R107)

Just another try...

lusmo

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R1 today

Hi everybody, Well, my shoes have had their first outing and I like them. I’m glad I went a size up from normal, even if they look like boats! I decided not...

Hi everybody, Well, my shoes have had their first outing and I like them. I’m g...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back on it

Bit of a struggle at first after very bad cold but wk4run2 done hopefully Wednesday be be bit easier 😊

Bit of a struggle at first after very bad cold but wk4run2 done hopefully Wednes...

Big_maz

•5 years ago

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Graduation Day

Huge congratulations to PinkPanther61 who has this very moment just GRADUATED.

daycartes

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run in Orlando

Arrived here Saturday, got to the hotel for around 8:30 pm local time, woke up yesterday at 1:30 AM after about 2 hours sleep and was wide awake but too tired...

Arrived here Saturday, got to the hotel for around 8:30 pm local time, woke up y...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week four

Just started week four running more than walking. Did week three run a couple of extra times. Glad I did. Longer run felt ok.

Just started week four running more than walking. Did week three run a couple of...

Rocky703

•5 years ago

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Week 4!

Yesterday completed w4R1 and it seemed like quite a bit jump from week 3. It was difficult but manageable when I slowed right down! Was surprised to hear that...

Yesterday completed w4R1 and it seemed like quite a bit jump from week 3. It was...

Beakersneaker

•5 years ago

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Pod cast and Post graduation mind games

Lovely 4K run this morning- 10 degrees, sunshine and just a few big puddles and muddy patches en route. If I’m honest post graduation has been both...

Lovely 4K run this morning- 10 degrees, sunshine and just a few big puddles and ...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3 D2

Well w3 d2 done really felt the first 1k but soon got into it by repeating I can do this several times 😅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😅and the rain 🌧 held off happy 😆 days

Well w3 d2 done really felt the first 1k but soon got into it by repeating I can...

pete1212

Graduate•5 years ago

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Did it

First good run for 10 days, have been to Tenerife on holiday, did try running on the treadmill at the hotel gym, thought I would love it but to be honest I...

First good run for 10 days, have been to Tenerife on holiday, did try running on...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W9R1 complete

Just completed my first run of graduation week! 30 mins done, boom! Is anyone else using Strava alongside the C25K app? I’ve been using to try and help gauge...

Just completed my first run of graduation week! 30 mins done, boom! Is anyone e...

Couchto5knewbie

Graduate•5 years ago

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Any tips please.

I’m just starting week 2. I did this C25k beginning of the year and got to w8. The pain in my shins were so bad I had to stop. Can anyone give me any tips how...

I’m just starting week 2. I did this C25k beginning of the year and got to w8. T...

Kg68

Graduate•5 years ago

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Dreich

Started off in slight mizzle and ended with sleety rain this morning. Celebrating completing week 4! On way round in middle of my 5 min run an old guy walking...

Started off in slight mizzle and ended with sleety rain this morning. Celebratin...

Northpenninesjogger

Graduate•5 years ago

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Did it !!!!

So I did it graduated last night so pleased and proud of myself for sticking at it. It’s onwards and upwards now running has become part of my life and a park...

So I did it graduated last night so pleased and proud of myself for sticking at ...

Milliethedog

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week off, do I start all over again?

So i’ve Not been able to run due to illness and crazy schedule! Do I start over again? I’m starting week 5! 😊

So i’ve Not been able to run due to illness and crazy schedule! Do I start over ...

Misspiggy89

•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2019

My journey to 5k

Progress!

First run with my new shoes

Sore hips

45 minutes!

Running App?

Paint it Black

Advice for starting up after a short break?

Week 3 Run 1

Hip Flexor?

🍏Rocky Mountains & me

Back to it

An amazing thing!

W3r1

Strava glitch?

Personal log only: W1R2 (∑W36:R107)

W5R1 today

Back on it

Graduation Day

First run in Orlando

Week four

Week 4!

Pod cast and Post graduation mind games

W3 D2

Did it

W9R1 complete

Any tips please.

Dreich

Did it !!!!

Week off, do I start all over again?

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