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Going nowhere

By now I should have graduated in that I was running regularly 3 times a week and on W8R3 before the dreaded lurgy got me. So still feeling rough with little...

By now I should have graduated in that I was running regularly 3 times a week an...

Redvic97

Graduate•5 years ago

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Must be mad

Week 2 run.2 ....got soaked ran in a downpour of hail.wind and rain lol .yes I'm mad but I'm determined to do this up to Week 9

Week 2 run.2 ....got soaked ran in a downpour of hail.wind and rain lol .yes I'm...

Sammie1968

•5 years ago

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Late starter

64yrs old (almost 65) and have never run before. Got a new hip 11 weeks ago. W1 R1 today. Sarah Millican wouldn't talk to me....problem with the app...

64yrs old (almost 65) and have never run before. Got a new hip 11 weeks ago. W...

JacquieH3dogs

•5 years ago

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W5 R1 Done 👍

Good evening everybody, I decided to try an off road run today, as it was quite windy and the road route is quite open. Running around the lake is sheltered...

Good evening everybody, I decided to try an off road run today, as it was quite ...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Remember ...

Just saying

Speedy60

Graduate•5 years ago

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And we're offff 🏃

finally got off the couch to start running, rather then popping to the fridge 🥳 😂 wasn't to bad when I was running with the wind. Did better then I thought...

finally got off the couch to start running, rather then popping to the fridge �...

Skylabod

•5 years ago

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Endorphins?

Was just puzzling why I sometimes get a high and other times not. Runs the same time, length and pace. Anyone have any idea?

Was just puzzling why I sometimes get a high and other times not. Runs the same ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Who would like to run 10k?

Hello everybody, my name is JuJu and I love running. Like you I started my running life here doing C25k. When I finished I really needed some structure to get...

Hello everybody, my name is JuJu and I love running. Like you I started my runni...

ju-ju-

Graduate•5 years ago

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I start it

Well after year of pain and a operation I back start c25k this Morning and sailed though it but at the moment only allowed to use treadmill have to wait...

Well after year of pain and a operation I back start c25k this Morning and saile...

mandy167

•5 years ago

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I've done it - I've started!

An hour and 10 minutes ago I completed Week 1 Run 2! I didn't post after my first run cos I'm shy (!) and didn't manage all the 60 second runs -- I think I...

An hour and 10 minutes ago I completed Week 1 Run 2! I didn't post after my fir...

PurpleMile

•5 years ago

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Reflecting during Week 9

While I've yes been feeling a bit smug and happy about getting to week 9, and keeping my fingers X'd that for just another few days nothing will put me on the...

While I've yes been feeling a bit smug and happy about getting to week 9, and ke...

Brian-P6

Graduate•5 years ago

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First consolidation run, need advice please.

I just ran the week 9 podcast again this morning because I wanted to try and get a benchmark over my next few consolidation runs. For now it seems that 30...

I just ran the week 9 podcast again this morning because I wanted to try and get...

Rigpig

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st run ever

Carried out my first run ever today l really enjoyed it found it ever bit as challenging as long expected but felt very proud st the end 😀👍

Carried out my first run ever today l really enjoyed it found it ever bit as cha...

Oakbankcottage

•5 years ago

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Wk2 r1 YES!!

Had to postpone running yesterday due to a migraine but was fit and ready to tackle wk2 today....and I did it! It was a little harder but not enough to give me...

Had to postpone running yesterday due to a migraine but was fit and ready to tac...

TurnTheTide

•5 years ago

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Completed week 2

Found the last 2 runs quite hard maybe the weather hasn’t helped 🤷‍♀️ roll on week 3 🏃🏻‍♀️

Found the last 2 runs quite hard maybe the weather hasn’t helped 🤷‍♀️ roll on w...

D48P

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 done!

I've just completed week 2 and I'm quite happy with myself. Although I'm still tired out by the end of each running part I feel like I'm recovering better...

I've just completed week 2 and I'm quite happy with myself. Although I'm still ...

HobbitRob

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just seen this!!!!

Hello there. I graduated in sept last year. I’ve had a few injuries and transferred to outside running over the winter. Don’t always manage 30 minutes of...

Hello there. I graduated in sept last year. I’ve had a few injuries and transfe...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Helter-Skelters. The real and the metaphorical.

Once you’ve finished swit-swooing at my rather handsome legs, please take a moment to admire and appreciate…new socks! These are L-XL, gawd knows who fits into...

Once you’ve finished swit-swooing at my rather handsome legs, please take a mome...

PaulS83

•5 years ago

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New route !!!

Tried a new route today. A few hills !!!! Hard work that’s for sure it managed it

Tried a new route today. A few hills !!!! Hard work that’s for sure it managed i...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2-2 -calf’s hurt

Hi all, I am about to run (plod) 1.5miles non stop but when I try to push a little further or change my route my legs go and I get cramps, shin pains and calf...

Hi all, I am about to run (plod) 1.5miles non stop but when I try to push a lit...

Betty305

•5 years ago

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W9R2 Accuweather punt!

Well Accuweather said dry in 2 minutes so that galvanised me. Pre- breakfast run too and as I ran, sun came out and wind was not too blowy. Somehow the...

Well Accuweather said dry in 2 minutes so that galvanised me. Pre- breakfast ru...

Nymahchai

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run

Congratulations to everyone having done the first run. I was inspired by you and I just did mine too! I’m sure they’ll be ups and downs over the whole 9 weeks,...

Congratulations to everyone having done the first run. I was inspired by you and...

NewMich2020

•5 years ago

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Day 2!

Here goes! Got a bit of sciatic pain this morning but that won’t stop me! Love reading the forum it’s a real boost!

Here goes! Got a bit of sciatic pain this morning but that won’t stop me! Love r...

RubyFlame01

•5 years ago

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1st run

I did my first run ever yesterday and it nearly killed me. But definitely helped having the couch to 5k app to keep me going.

I did my first run ever yesterday and it nearly killed me. But definitely helped...

Monty240718

•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

Felt a wave of sickness after this one....during the warm down walk. Good job I run on an empty stomach. 😮

Felt a wave of sickness after this one....during the warm down walk. Good job I ...

NoddyC

•5 years ago

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Instagram account

Set up an Instagram account if anyone wants to follow. No drama if not lol Craig25k 👍🏻

Set up an Instagram account if anyone wants to follow. No drama if not lol Crai...

Ch0911

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 completed 🎉🎉🎉

Michael Johnson is keeping me motivated 😁. My port is being fitted on Wednesday and Chemo begins 20th Jan, so I'm looking to C25k to get me motivated and out...

Michael Johnson is keeping me motivated 😁. My port is being fitted on Wednesda...

Baldandbeautiful2020

•5 years ago

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Week 2.2 - Birthday run!

Week 2 is going well. Run 2 was smooth tonight - I might even be starting to imagine that I'm feeling stronger during the runs! Birthday today, so went out for...

Week 2 is going well. Run 2 was smooth tonight - I might even be starting to ima...

GrandpaSteve

•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 V 2

Well, that went well. Felt quite exhilerated after that run. The park was quite busy but I enjoyed the atmosphere. I have been running either early in the...

Well, that went well. Felt quite exhilerated after that run. The park was quite ...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Breathing struggle

Just started app again after diagnosis of spinal arthritis. But I struggle with breathing. I witnessed my dad die struggling to breathe so it brings it all...

Just started app again after diagnosis of spinal arthritis. But I struggle with ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

Going nowhere

Must be mad

Late starter

W5 R1 Done 👍

Remember ...

And we're offff 🏃

Endorphins?

Who would like to run 10k?

I start it

I've done it - I've started!

Reflecting during Week 9

First consolidation run, need advice please.

1st run ever

Wk2 r1 YES!!

Completed week 2

Week 2 done!

Just seen this!!!!

Helter-Skelters. The real and the metaphorical.

New route !!!

Week 2-2 -calf’s hurt

W9R2 Accuweather punt!

First run

Day 2!

1st run

Week 8 Run 1

Instagram account

Week 2 completed 🎉🎉🎉

Week 2.2 - Birthday run!

Week 5 Run 3 V 2

Breathing struggle

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