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Starting again!

So I got up to week 7 back in July, but had to stop with a painful right achilles. The achilles is a lot better, although it’s still a bit sore from time to...

So I got up to week 7 back in July, but had to stop with a painful right achille...

j-runs

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R1

Treated ourselves to a trip to the park for this run , some birds for company . Hard going but 10 minutes after we finished I feel ready to go again !

Treated ourselves to a trip to the park for this run , some birds for company . ...

SteveWebbo

Graduate•4 years ago

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The morning after the night before

Just realised that Christmas drinks followed by a morning run aren't compatible. ☹ Please don't mention staying hydrated - my legs were screaming that at me...

Just realised that Christmas drinks followed by a morning run aren't compatible....

Speedy60

Graduate•4 years ago

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Greetings, fellow runners! [W6R3]

W6R3 completed this morning. I was further along than ever when the bell rang and had plenty in the tank to go up a gear when Laura told me there were five...

W6R3 completed this morning. I was further along than ever when the bell rang an...

AnyUser

Graduate•4 years ago

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S#@t I actually did it!

Got off my ass and out of my warm bed and went and did w6r3, a whole 25 mins of jogging (I'm too slow for running). Covered just shy of 4km so maybe I am on...

Got off my ass and out of my warm bed and went and did w6r3, a whole 25 mins of ...

Beckyboo1980

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk2 R1 complete

Better late than never again. Due to ill health hadn’t run yet this week, so did my run today and am relieved I got it in. Felt ok going the slightly longer...

Better late than never again. Due to ill health hadn’t run yet this week, so di...

pinkfairydust10

•4 years ago

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Knee pain

I’ve had knee pain this week and have had to rest it which has been really frustrating its still a bit niggley but have a festive 5k tomorrow should I strap it...

I’ve had knee pain this week and have had to rest it which has been really frust...

Tracymed

•4 years ago

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Back after 8 weeks. Help please!

Returning to running after graduating 8 weeks ago. Not sure where to start on the programme. Any suggestions please ?

Returning to running after graduating 8 weeks ago. Not sure where to start on th...

Henry100

Graduate•4 years ago

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Help

I still seem to be struggling. I worry the day before about running the next day. I’m relieved when it’s not a run day. Sometimes I wish I’d never started the...

I still seem to be struggling. I worry the day before about running the next day...

pa259

•4 years ago

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Running to de-stress

For a number of reasons, today hasn't been the best day. Everything is fine but I've had to do a few things that I don't like to do and it hasn't been...

For a number of reasons, today hasn't been the best day. Everything is fine but ...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•4 years ago

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55 going on 23 and did everything wrong!

Hi there and thanks for this great forum. Just wanted to share my Week 1 experience with you in the hope I can prevent others doing something similar. I...

Hi there and thanks for this great forum. Just wanted to share my Week 1 experie...

JoeyCoops

•4 years ago

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Wk3 R 3 done

I Had been feeling a bit anxious about running 3 mins , would have postponed until tomorrow But hubby was keen to give it a try when he got home .. shame...

I Had been feeling a bit anxious about running 3 mins , would have postponed u...

Morgan007

•4 years ago

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Does it count?

I’m a single mum of three youngest being 5 months so can’t really get out to do a run, does running on the spot count?

I’m a single mum of three youngest being 5 months so can’t really get out to do ...

Stevie-Loren2019

•4 years ago

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Week 8, run 1 and happy

Well, I know I said I would have two rest days instead of one from now on. But then the weather was so nice today and I felt strong and confident, so I gave it...

Well, I know I said I would have two rest days instead of one from now on. But t...

RunawayBetty

Graduate•4 years ago

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Christmas Party 🙄

Had the work Christmas party last night and missed my run this morning. First one I have missed but will be back at it in the morning and then into week 5 on...

Had the work Christmas party last night and missed my run this morning. First on...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sit down Job

Never run since I left school I’ve completed couch to 5k wow so pleased from size 22 at my heaviest to size 12 in 2 years so happy - I’m 52 years old Go for...

Never run since I left school I’ve completed couch to 5k wow so pleased from siz...

Lesley3696

•4 years ago

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Running appetite

Does anyone else get really really hungry after a run? Did 7k for the first time on Wednesday and all day Thursday I was ravenous. I am wanting to lose weight...

Does anyone else get really really hungry after a run? Did 7k for the first time...

Beany123

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it!

Just back from my first 25 min run. Towards the end I thought I was going to have to stop but I carried on. Thanks for all your amazing support. You have...

Just back from my first 25 min run. Towards the end I thought I was going to hav...

SuzieMac

•4 years ago

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Windy and wet this morning

Well still doing my short runs to try and preserve my ankle. Seeing physio again on 20 th. some pain this morning in warm up even though did some stretches...

Well still doing my short runs to try and preserve my ankle. Seeing physio again...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wet and windy 9.1

Nasty day but completed it...had to battle into the wind though!

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Almorr's cat and Xmas Tree

Switched my Xmas 🎄 🎅 lights on yesterday, my cat is also in the photo

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

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Stress and running😶

This week has been very stressful , now I am the first person to say how running can help. My Wednesday run and today's run nearly never happened but I kept...

This week has been very stressful , now I am the first person to say how running...

Buddy34

Graduate•4 years ago

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Damp squib end to Week 3 ... but I smell a rat

Squally weather is back so wore my waterproof which I'd managed without all week. Light rain no problem..done it before. Had heavy legs today so wimped out of...

Squally weather is back so wore my waterproof which I'd managed without all week...

parktrotter

Graduate•4 years ago

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Oh no....

Now before I say this I know there are runners who run in all weathers but I’m not one of them ...... yet. The thing is I should have trained yesterday (Tues,...

Now before I say this I know there are runners who run in all weathers but I’m n...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 8 completed, difficult run today

Didn’t sleep very because of naughty cat issues.... woke up, looked outside to wind and rain... Made a decision not to drive 8 miles to the gym but to carry on...

Didn’t sleep very because of naughty cat issues.... woke up, looked outside to w...

Runningdumpling

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run1,week3 done!!

Well, I did it. The 3 min runs are conquered. I'll not lie, it was tough and I was slow but I'm so pleased that I've done it and didn't give up. An added bonus...

Well, I did it. The 3 min runs are conquered. I'll not lie, it was tough and I w...

Nielsmomma62

•4 years ago

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Runniversary

Happy runniversary to me! 🎉 A year ago today, I put on a pair of cheap trainers, opened up the C25K app and took my first steps on my journey. This last year...

Happy runniversary to me! 🎉 A year ago today, I put on a pair of cheap trainer...

K8nno

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7

Not a s enjoyable as previous weeks but getting thorough it - one more run to go then onwards to week 8. Still slow but able to jog for 25 continuous minutes!

Not a s enjoyable as previous weeks but getting thorough it - one more run to go...

Kittycattie

•4 years ago

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Wk4 completed

Wow!! If you would have told me on week one that I would be able to get this far I would have never believed you due to how much of a struggle I found it to...

Wow!! If you would have told me on week one that I would be able to get this far...

Wiganspud

•4 years ago

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W5 done!

I just ran 20mins! I couldn't be prouder to be honest! 20 mins! Anyway a recap of the week Run 1: went wellish seemed harder than the w4r3 even though it was...

I just ran 20mins! I couldn't be prouder to be honest! 20 mins! Anyway a recap ...

Yogibear012

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2019

Starting again!

W5R1

The morning after the night before

Greetings, fellow runners! [W6R3]

S#@t I actually did it!

Wk2 R1 complete

Knee pain

Back after 8 weeks. Help please!

Help

Running to de-stress

55 going on 23 and did everything wrong!

Wk3 R 3 done

Does it count?

Week 8, run 1 and happy

Christmas Party 🙄

Sit down Job

Running appetite

I did it!

Windy and wet this morning

Wet and windy 9.1

Almorr's cat and Xmas Tree

Stress and running😶

Damp squib end to Week 3 ... but I smell a rat

Oh no....

Week 8 completed, difficult run today

Run1,week3 done!!

Runniversary

Week 7

Wk4 completed

W5 done!

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