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Graduated and still working

I graduated right before Christmas and after cross-training over the holidays, I'm back to running today! I just finished running 5.3 km and feeling great....

I graduated right before Christmas and after cross-training over the holidays, I...

sarahsmilesss9

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back up and running

Well took on all the advice and running every other day in jan to allow for recovery. Feeling great and stronger every run.

Well took on all the advice and running every other day in jan to allow for reco...

Etsy17

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yoga 30 day challenge day 2

Well we’ve never done yoga before, after work there was shopping and although the sun was shining we decided not to run, we shopped, put dinner in the oven and...

Well we’ve never done yoga before, after work there was shopping and although th...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back to W4R1.....

A bit of a chaotic start as people kept turning up unexpectedly whilst I was trying to warm up. Off I trotted, and then realised I hadn’t changed from my...

A bit of a chaotic start as people kept turning up unexpectedly whilst I was try...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Metatarsalgia??

So I can’t run for 3/4 weeks. Gutted. GP said rest and lots of ibuprofen. How could I get this far and be pushed backwards by this? I was due to graduate next...

So I can’t run for 3/4 weeks. Gutted. GP said rest and lots of ibuprofen. How co...

SuzieMac

•4 years ago

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Starting again.

I've decided to start C25K from scratch again. I have hardly managed anything since the beginning of September. And, I'm looking forward to it. Nursing a dodgy...

I've decided to start C25K from scratch again. I have hardly managed anything si...

Comfortnotspeed

•4 years ago

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It's really hard!

This is so hard! I'm 5 stone overweight and an ex-smoker. I'm determined to do this along with a healthier diet but it doesn't feel good. I'm only on my second...

This is so hard! I'm 5 stone overweight and an ex-smoker. I'm determined to do t...

CharlieK9

•4 years ago

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First run of 2020

Managed 25 minutes today pain free. Onwards and upwards. Happy 🏃‍♀️

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1 R2

Still coughing and sputtering so just getting stuff done

Neverdone

•4 years ago

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Feeling a bit better... after my 'race'

Just went out and did a slow and steady 4k on my usual route. I noticed just how much harder my heart worked on the race.... (top of the picture) compared with...

Just went out and did a slow and steady 4k on my usual route. I noticed just how...

primaballerina

•4 years ago

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Week 2 started

W2 R1 completed! My route is in gently rolling countryside - a few ups and a few downs with the occasional flat stretch. I had to run on the spot towards the...

W2 R1 completed! My route is in gently rolling countryside - a few ups and a few...

BlacksmithsGal

Graduate•4 years ago

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Off and running - Week 1: Run 1

Hi all - finally got off the starting line yesterday evening. I've been ready to go since the start of December, but came down with the Dreaded Lurgy, (man...

Hi all - finally got off the starting line yesterday evening. I've been ready to...

GrandpaSteve

•4 years ago

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Week2run1

Did this one on my own today-it was more challenging and I found that I was getting bored while running (a hurdle I need to get over with exercise in general)...

Did this one on my own today-it was more challenging and I found that I was gett...

Dj2277

•4 years ago

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To quote ABBA - "Here I go again!"

I got to W9R1 on my first attempt in June 2019 before landing on the injury couch. A frustrating false restart in September with more foot niggles and a chest...

I got to W9R1 on my first attempt in June 2019 before landing on the injury couc...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 - I did it!

I run with all the grace and fitness of an elderly slug, but I did it 😀 I’m shattered and my back started to ache during the final run, but I’m proud of...

I run with all the grace and fitness of an elderly slug, but I did it 😀 I’m sha...

agirlinwinter

Graduate•4 years ago

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Day 3 running

Day 3 was much easier than the first two. I didn’t look at my phone to see when the run would elapse. Achy legs but feeling good mentally. It’s too easy to...

Day 3 was much easier than the first two. I didn’t look at my phone to see when ...

Happiness72

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3.

What’s with the massive jump up on week 5’s run 3? How did other people find the 20 minute jog? Not sure I should have looked at that until Sunday morning.

What’s with the massive jump up on week 5’s run 3? How did other people find the...

WonkyDonk49

•4 years ago

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Negative self talk

After a year of virtually no exercise I finally Completed my first C25k run today and managed it surprisingly okay. My main problem was actually starting, I...

After a year of virtually no exercise I finally Completed my first C25k run toda...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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First run post graduation

Hi everyone, just to say firstly it’s been so good reading everyone’s posts through this journey. It really has kept me motivated through the programme. I...

Hi everyone, just to say firstly it’s been so good reading everyone’s posts thro...

Lim2907

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not a New Years resolution - wish people would stop presuming that

So I’ve managed to get out there for the second run. I’m fed up with people asking if it’s my New Years resolution. No it isn’t. I’ve downloaded the couch to...

So I’ve managed to get out there for the second run. I’m fed up with people aski...

Bluecat9

•4 years ago

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Staying motivated when going back to work

I've just done my second run of my first week of the couch to 5k programme and am pretty impressed with myself, because I was afraid of even starting it for...

I've just done my second run of my first week of the couch to 5k programme and a...

Eleanora55

•4 years ago

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C25K Completed

Hi, I completed my final run (Wk9R3) this morning which also completed my Couch to 5K challenge. The full journey has been enjoyable getting to this point. I...

Hi, I completed my final run (Wk9R3) this morning which also completed my Couch ...

Grumps1956

Graduate•4 years ago

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It does get easier

So, today I really struggled with motivation to go out. The weather's not great, and I was feeling really down, but then a friend told me to go, and said I'd...

So, today I really struggled with motivation to go out. The weather's not great,...

Eleanora55

•4 years ago

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Day 1 done 😊

Completed day 1 found it harder this time! I started c25k a few years ago but then stopped Anyone else starting again after a break ?

Completed day 1 found it harder this time! I started c25k a few years ago but th...

D48P

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R2

I really got the bit between my teeth today. I was so determined to get this run under my belt. Only one more and I graduate. And about time too 🏃

I really got the bit between my teeth today. I was so determined to get this run...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pros and Cons of C25K

I'm finding that C25K is really improving my mood which is great. I'm getting stomach discomfort which isn't great, but a lot of people get it Apparantly....

I'm finding that C25K is really improving my mood which is great. I'm getting st...

pel123

•4 years ago

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Anybody else hating W2 or just me?

I’ve been doing C25K for 9 weeks now. I repeated W1 7 times as I really struggled. I completed W2 last week but choose to repeat this week before moving on....

I’ve been doing C25K for 9 weeks now. I repeated W1 7 times as I really struggl...

SamNotSammy

•4 years ago

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Did it anyway!

Windy and rainy as I looked out the window. Tired from lots of new year walks. Found myself putting my running clothes on and went. Decided to repeat w6r2 and...

Windy and rainy as I looked out the window. Tired from lots of new year walks. F...

JCPW

•4 years ago

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Heart rate too high?

I have a question about heart rate whilst running: I did my first C25K + yesterday and found it quite challenging. (Stepping Stones podcast). My pace was...

I have a question about heart rate whilst running: I did my first C25K + yester...

Gingerrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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So upset....

Was so looking forward to Run3 today but due to ill health cant go....hoping to complete this soon💔☹

Was so looking forward to Run3 today but due to ill health cant go....hoping to ...

Simmi10

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

Graduated and still working

Back up and running

Yoga 30 day challenge day 2

Back to W4R1.....

Metatarsalgia??

Starting again.

It's really hard!

First run of 2020

W1 R2

Feeling a bit better... after my 'race'

Week 2 started

Off and running - Week 1: Run 1

Week2run1

To quote ABBA - "Here I go again!"

Week 1 Run 2 - I did it!

Day 3 running

Week 5 run 3.

Negative self talk

First run post graduation

Not a New Years resolution - wish people would stop presuming that

Staying motivated when going back to work

C25K Completed

It does get easier

Day 1 done 😊

W9R2

Pros and Cons of C25K

Anybody else hating W2 or just me?

Did it anyway!

Heart rate too high?

So upset....

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