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week 6 r2 under my belt...

I'm pleased to say I'm keeping up with th programme having latched on finally on Week 4. I stick with the programme exactly now. Had to go out without Laura...

I'm pleased to say I'm keeping up with th programme having latched on finally on...

parktrotter

Graduate•4 years ago

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improving my time

completed c25k in December and been doing lots of park runs since then along with at least a few 5ks every week in the gym on the treadmill. my time hasn't...

completed c25k in December and been doing lots of park runs since then along wit...

afczulu

Graduate•4 years ago

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Trouble working out correct route length!

W3 completed finally after illness prior to Christmas, feeling great and on dry January! Does anyone else find they are a tad too far away from home when the...

W3 completed finally after illness prior to Christmas, feeling great and on dry ...

Lazybumble

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2, nearly there! 😁

Back in the Bahamas for my second to last run! I really can’t believe I have made it to here and how enjoyable it’s been. Bit breezy here this morning which...

Back in the Bahamas for my second to last run! I really can’t believe I have mad...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just download app!!

Hi, just downloaded app. haven't smoked for 2 weeks or had a drink for a week . never run in my life . Used to play football when younger and lots of other...

Hi, just downloaded app. haven't smoked for 2 weeks or had a drink for a week . ...

Chris2020

•4 years ago

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What do you listen to when you run?

I’m only on week 2 and so far I’ve just been listening to the Couch to 5K app. However, if (when) I get to longer runs, I’m going to need something to distract...

I’m only on week 2 and so far I’ve just been listening to the Couch to 5K app. H...

agirlinwinter

Graduate•4 years ago

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25 mins... what a draaaagggg

So I just completed the 25 min run for W6 R3 and I won’t lie, I struggled. Any tips for finding the long runs more bearable to help me in the upcoming few...

So I just completed the 25 min run for W6 R3 and I won’t lie, I struggled. Any t...

Im_trying

•4 years ago

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What a dark wet start but feeling accomplished

Week 2 run 1 - I am not built to run but I’m sticking with it through grit and determination. especially important when the track turned into a deep steam...

Week 2 run 1 - I am not built to run but I’m sticking with it through grit and d...

Summer-body

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 done and dusted

Did it rain noooooooo 🤗 did I run ? Damn right all the way, after leaving the house promptly, got caught up with a post Christmas catch up with the...

Did it rain noooooooo 🤗 did I run ? Damn right all the way, after leaving the h...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3

What a lovely day for a run! 10 degrees it said so I checked Accuweather - real feel of 3! Still it was a really nice day. Decided again that from now on I'm...

What a lovely day for a run! 10 degrees it said so I checked Accuweather - real ...

Brian-P6

Graduate•4 years ago

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Weather

Lovely weather today is Sheffield ... blue sky and Sunshine ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

tamz2792

•4 years ago

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week 6 run 3 i can't get past this

week 6 run 3 i can't get past this or even do wk6 run3! i guess its because i run indoors. For the last month i have just been repeating all other runs. by the...

week 6 run 3 i can't get past this or even do wk6 run3! i guess its because i ru...

kimla10

•4 years ago

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Week 2 accomplished

I did what 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗👨‍🎓 Week 2 I deserve graduation celebrations lol

UBFittie

•4 years ago

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W1 R2 and suffering from sore legs

I’ve just started this week. I’ve never run before. Did my second run yesterday and my legs are like lead today. They were stiff after the first run but I...

I’ve just started this week. I’ve never run before. Did my second run yesterday ...

NevereverrunB4

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run...... Michael Johnson you were amazing!

Always starting this today but this morning I have done everything possible to avoid stepping out the front door. I’ve cleaned the bathroom, made soup, done 2...

Always starting this today but this morning I have done everything possible to a...

Alybobs

•4 years ago

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Nothings broken or fallen off :)

Run no 2 of week 2 completed ( this one on the tread mill ) and I’m happy to say my knees are still intact and my foot is fine .. phew.. slightly sore hips tho...

Run no 2 of week 2 completed ( this one on the tread mill ) and I’m happy to say...

Meypom

•4 years ago

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Should I start running out side

It’s been 14 weeks since I had my ankle operation I been running on treadmill still some pain consultant said there will be he said I can start running want to...

It’s been 14 weeks since I had my ankle operation I been running on treadmill st...

mandy167

•4 years ago

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Big thanks

Just want to say what a brilliant community this is. It's great to have support from strangers who are all trying to do the same thing. It gives encouragement...

Just want to say what a brilliant community this is. It's great to have support ...

Celeriac

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R1

Up early again today first run week 2 completed 😀

D48P

Graduate•4 years ago

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How do you handle the little niggles?

I have only completed day 2 of week 2 so far, but I am collecting a few annoying niggles. Firstly, I got a blister on my heel last Thursday, which does not...

I have only completed day 2 of week 2 so far, but I am collecting a few annoying...

layzellm

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R1

Completed this run this morning. It felt like the hardest one so far. My running buddy thought so too. Been running regularly, sticking to the program.

Completed this run this morning. It felt like the hardest one so far. My running...

Letty111

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ooh Aching a lot, especially in the legs but it's good! 😃🏃‍♀️

I started Wk 2 Run 1 yesterday! I definitely felt a significant difference in ease with the running, but as I was nearing the end of the run my legs were...

I started Wk 2 Run 1 yesterday! I definitely felt a significant difference in ea...

Reachtarget2020

•4 years ago

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Running with psoriatic arthritis

My Mum Suffers really bad with psoriatic arthritis and after 1 run on Monday she is still really hurting. Does anyone on here have this and if so can you...

My Mum Suffers really bad with psoriatic arthritis and after 1 run on Monday sh...

MrsHobbs3108

•4 years ago

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Running in your 70s

I’m thinking of trying the couch to 5k programme, but I don’t see any posts from people in their 70’s. Is it a good idea? I’m pretty fit for my age as I swim...

I’m thinking of trying the couch to 5k programme, but I don’t see any posts from...

Jennyre

•4 years ago

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This girl can

Feeling fab, at the end of week one can't wait til next run, it's not fast it's definitely not pretty but it's being done and it's being done by me 👍baby...

Feeling fab, at the end of week one can't wait til next run, it's not fast it's ...

Botwocker

•4 years ago

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Treadmill.newbie

Anytips for C5K on treadmill? I am a brit living in Sri Lanka ..its too hot, humid and polluted to run outside. I did week one , run 1 yesterday..could only...

Anytips for C5K on treadmill? I am a brit living in Sri Lanka ..its too hot, hum...

Srilankafit

•4 years ago

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Week1 run 2

So today I managed my second run, I didn’t feel as tired so I feel it went a lot better, but from this I’m wondering how I will progress from short runs to...

So today I managed my second run, I didn’t feel as tired so I feel it went a lot...

Darkbunny92

•4 years ago

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How to know if my running machine is in miles or km?

If I run between 8 and 9.5 speed on my running machine, and do 35 min for 5, and i don’t know the measure (kilometers or miles?). Based on the info I gave you,...

If I run between 8 and 9.5 speed on my running machine, and do 35 min for 5, and...

Patz315

•4 years ago

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Week 7 R 1 - and over ran it..

Well, that's the third time over a period of 2 years that I've reached w7r1 - and each time never made it to run2... So all I need to do to impress myself and...

Well, that's the third time over a period of 2 years that I've reached w7r1 - an...

Chocs_away

Graduate•4 years ago

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Nothing Worse Than Tech Issues, Plus Other Inane Ramblings. Oh and Garmin Watches. I Want One.

That's how I feel redoing all these runs. If I didn't crock myself (nobody's fault) first go 'round, I could be sitting having a cup of tea and a pink wafer...

That's how I feel redoing all these runs. If I didn't crock myself (nobody's fau...

PaulS83

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

week 6 r2 under my belt...

improving my time

Trouble working out correct route length!

Week 9 Run 2, nearly there! 😁

Just download app!!

What do you listen to when you run?

25 mins... what a draaaagggg

What a dark wet start but feeling accomplished

Week 9 run 3 done and dusted

Week 8 Run 3

Weather

week 6 run 3 i can't get past this

Week 2 accomplished

W1 R2 and suffering from sore legs

First run...... Michael Johnson you were amazing!

Nothings broken or fallen off :)

Should I start running out side

Big thanks

W2R1

How do you handle the little niggles?

W6R1

Ooh Aching a lot, especially in the legs but it's good! 😃🏃‍♀️

Running with psoriatic arthritis

Running in your 70s

This girl can

Treadmill.newbie

Week1 run 2

How to know if my running machine is in miles or km?

Week 7 R 1 - and over ran it..

Nothing Worse Than Tech Issues, Plus Other Inane Ramblings. Oh and Garmin Watches. I Want One.

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