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Should I Start Again from Scratch?

On week 6 and my and an old hip injury had been given me niggles, so I had been leaving it longer between runs. My last run was nearly 2 weeks ago as the...

On week 6 and my and an old hip injury had been given me niggles, so I had been ...

JoDak

•5 years ago

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Graduated this morning!

How did I do that ?! With support and advice from all you lovely people on here that’s how . Never ever thought I could do this as not ran since school and I’m...

How did I do that ?! With support and advice from all you lovely people on here ...

Forpetessake

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3

Another week completed. Out early on Saturday morning to get it done. It felt like a good run setting me up me up for the next stage. At my weekly post run...

Another week completed. Out early on Saturday morning to get it done. It felt li...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Problem with knee

I slipped on a wet floor on Thursday. Thankfully I didn’t fall flat on my face or my jacksy! However I think in stopping myself from falling I twisted my...

I slipped on a wet floor on Thursday. Thankfully I didn’t fall flat on my face o...

Minsy

•5 years ago

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Returning after illness

Contacted a nasty cold virus 3 weeks ago so returned to the couch for that time with the biscuit tin 🐷 First run out today as the coughing has...

Contacted a nasty cold virus 3 weeks ago so returned to the couch for that time ...

Dotty01

•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 - 20 mins?!

How easy did people find the first 20 minute run? It seems a big ramp up from the 2 x 8 mins that I’ve just done.

How easy did people find the first 20 minute run? It seems a big ramp up from th...

Mac-1

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3

W5R3 to do today. Any tips on this run? I am determined to do it but 20 mins! 😬

W5R3 to do today. Any tips on this run? I am determined to do it but 20 mins! 😬...

Starburst1208

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R4

Missed four days, felt I needed to do one more run in W7. Might even do another W7 run to get me ready for W8. The ABC published today this brilliant...

Missed four days, felt I needed to do one more run in W7. Might even do another...

NorwegianWood

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bbc sounds

Do any other c25k runners use this app for their music etc?

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Pap17

I thought I should write finally got out and did a 3.3 miles with my agility trainer, her first run in three weeks and my first run in eleven days. I had not...

I thought I should write finally got out and did a 3.3 miles with my agility tra...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk6 d3)

So I stepped out into brilliant moonlight this morning only to have my breath blown away by the wind. I thought that might be an extra challenge along with me...

So I stepped out into brilliant moonlight this morning only to have my breath bl...

Remikins

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sciatica

My husband and I were beginning to really see some benefits of the programme and although we were finding Week 4 quite hard were determined to keep going and...

My husband and I were beginning to really see some benefits of the programme and...

Jayne2153e

Graduate•5 years ago

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Home and away...end of week 3

Here I am, away at my friends in old town I used to live. I couldn't wait to revisit the park I ran 5k in 10 yrs ago. Such bliss to run completely flat. I did...

Here I am, away at my friends in old town I used to live. I couldn't wait to rev...

parktrotter

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3 👍🏼 OUTSIDE!!!!

Today was my first outdoor run and I’ve been so nervous about it as I thought perhaps I’d struggle with being so used to the treadmill. Well I did it! And not...

Today was my first outdoor run and I’ve been so nervous about it as I thought pe...

CJMumma

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated today, can’t believe it!

In Feb this year I was overweight and at risk of going back onto meds for my diabetes. I started on a diet (healthy eating) and exercise programme of Zumba,...

In Feb this year I was overweight and at risk of going back onto meds for my dia...

Runningdumpling

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8 R3

Only one more week to go. This run was very slow, ran backwards today to try and dodge the wind. It changed direction part way round. Bit frustrated at slow...

Only one more week to go. This run was very slow, ran backwards today to try an...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 nearly proper running

It's one foot in front of the other, go on try it... Seemingly and perhaps mysteriously I've fallen into a natural running rhythm. I ran the first 10 minutes...

It's one foot in front of the other, go on try it... Seemingly and perhaps myste...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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I LOVE SAUSAGE ROLLS🤩🤩🤩🤩

Just going out for a run and added this in my running playlist . What a tune to start the day https://youtu.be/K-WCAEwMJhI

Just going out for a run and added this in my running playlist . What a tune to ...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3 a windy run.

Being by the coast the wind is strong so I knew this was going to be a challenge and it was! At 12.5 minutes running I had turned into wind and that was...

Being by the coast the wind is strong so I knew this was going to be a challenge...

Nymahchai

Graduate•5 years ago

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☀️Picturesque sunrise run☀️

This was special. Running along The Palm in Dubai at sunrise today. Admittedly I only managed to run 16 mins due to having a cold and I walked the rest. Never...

This was special. Running along The Palm in Dubai at sunrise today. Admittedly I...

mrsfaize

Graduate•5 years ago

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Another one in the bank

It’s so satisfying to tick another run off, another step on the ladder. Six more left! Every run - the next one in the programme, consolidating, redoing,...

It’s so satisfying to tick another run off, another step on the ladder. Six more...

AnyUser

Graduate•5 years ago

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Trying to get my groove back...

Hi, newbie here. I want to take positive action against my bad habits. I am very unfit and starting to worry about which route to take and when best to...

Hi, newbie here. I want to take positive action against my bad habits. I am very...

Kermit42

•5 years ago

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All or nothing?

Hi I am an all or nothing girl (old bird). I am going to (re)start C25K. Should I stick to 3x a week or can I do 5x without jeopardising success?

Hi I am an all or nothing girl (old bird). I am going to (re)start C25K. Shoul...

Abseil

•5 years ago

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Two important videos to watch

This one first https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2khySLE and then this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhrae87EpWM

This one first https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2khySLE and then this one ht...

Bazza1234

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R2 done

Really enjoyed this run. Went out this evening after a work’s Christmas dinner at lunch time so extra pleased with myself. Looking forward to the next run...

Really enjoyed this run. Went out this evening after a work’s Christmas dinner a...

Redvic97

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk8 R2 - Still going

Well I do seem to have come off the rails a bit, but I'm hoping for a good stretch over the next couple of weeks. Due to illness and other commitments, I've...

Well I do seem to have come off the rails a bit, but I'm hoping for a good stret...

RunningMigster

Graduate•5 years ago

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Pain killers

First time in two and half weeks haven’t had to take pain killers for my Achilles tendinitis fingers crossed might get a little run in the weekend 🤔

First time in two and half weeks haven’t had to take pain killers for my Achille...

pete1212

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk 2 complete

My best run yet, felt slightly easier tonight and a little fitter. Happiest run yet 😊

My best run yet, felt slightly easier tonight and a little fitter. Happiest run ...

pinkfairydust10

•5 years ago

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After c25k

I'm coming to the end of c25k. What do people recommend after that for continuing? Is there a 5k to 10?

I'm coming to the end of c25k. What do people recommend after that for continui...

Bingothewonderdog

•5 years ago

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Reset after 6 months off

Various reasons for not running much over last 6 months but I'm back in the saddle(?) or should that be back on the streets (? oooer!) Anyway - I've started...

Various reasons for not running much over last 6 months but I'm back in the sadd...

10Ked

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2019

Should I Start Again from Scratch?

Graduated this morning!

Week 2 Run 3

Problem with knee

Returning after illness

Week 5 run 3 - 20 mins?!

W5R3

W7R4

Bbc sounds

Pap17

My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk6 d3)

Sciatica

Home and away...end of week 3

W7R3 👍🏼 OUTSIDE!!!!

Graduated today, can’t believe it!

W8 R3

Week 5 run 3 nearly proper running

I LOVE SAUSAGE ROLLS🤩🤩🤩🤩

W6R3 a windy run.

☀️Picturesque sunrise run☀️

Another one in the bank

Trying to get my groove back...

All or nothing?

Two important videos to watch

W5R2 done

Wk8 R2 - Still going

Pain killers

Wk 2 complete

After c25k

Reset after 6 months off

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