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W9R1 - The Final Countdown

I felt much better tonight after my horrible final run of W8. I'm definitely not going to run 5K in 30 minutes but I am running for 30 minutes - yay! I can...

I felt much better tonight after my horrible final run of W8. I'm definitely not...

L62B

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R1

That's the initial 30 minute run completed. We suffered hail storms earlier today, but I'm happy to report I completed my run without any form of...

That's the initial 30 minute run completed. We suffered hail storms earlier toda...

Tom-cat

Graduate•4 years ago

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First consolidation run

Fortunately I graduated last Friday, so after a weekend of celebrations 🎉 (ok, I had one pint 🍺 on Friday) it was time to get going again today. My first...

Fortunately I graduated last Friday, so after a weekend of celebrations 🎉 (ok, ...

MartinKH

Graduate•4 years ago

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Benchmark Tuesday more improvement 😊

Did my regular Tuesday benchmark 30 minute run, pace and distance up significantly and 5 new PB’s according to Strava. I’m going to have to add a bit more...

Did my regular Tuesday benchmark 30 minute run, pace and distance up significant...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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Got my MOJO back at last

Managed a full 12 minutes running on the treadmill and it felt amazing. Really enjoyed it. So much so that I am going to rejoin my C25K journey with the goal...

Managed a full 12 minutes running on the treadmill and it felt amazing. Really e...

CaspersW

•4 years ago

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Week 1

I am not a natural runner. I'm 49 and very unfit. Still not managed to give up the fags either. Tried Week 1 run 1 ages ago outside and was nowhere near....

I am not a natural runner. I'm 49 and very unfit. Still not managed to give up...

Shellygall

•4 years ago

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Transitioning from treadmill to outdoors challenge

HI all - looking for a bit of advice as feeling a bit deflated! I've successfully completed seven weeks and was feeling really proud of myself to have got to...

HI all - looking for a bit of advice as feeling a bit deflated! I've successfull...

carrollch99

•4 years ago

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I won runner of the month

I'm part of a running group for beginners, well each month they have a "runner of the month" I only went and one it, I'm the first winner for the beginner...

I'm part of a running group for beginners, well each month they have a "runner o...

ActiveWizard85

•4 years ago

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1st run

Just completed the 1st run again, found it a lot easier 2nd time around. Need to plan the next 2 runs this week to keep with the program!

Just completed the 1st run again, found it a lot easier 2nd time around. Need to...

Blythyn75

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1

Ran my first 28 minute run this morning, yippeeeeee! And just worked out my distance- 4.5km, which is more than I thought it would be as I’m not the fastest......

Ran my first 28 minute run this morning, yippeeeeee! And just worked out my dist...

FleetwoodShuttle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back on it at last!

At last! I haven't run for a couple of months due to illness and then lack of motivation. I finally forced myself out today and managed a 20 min run. Now I...

At last! I haven't run for a couple of months due to illness and then lack of mo...

SingandSmile

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’ve made it to week 6!

Super proud of myself as I just finished run 1 of week 6 - I have a bmi of 37 so this has been hard but I’ve been persevering and I can’t believe I’ve got this...

Super proud of myself as I just finished run 1 of week 6 - I have a bmi of 37 so...

Neet79

•4 years ago

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week 2

So started my 2nd week today, I know I only just finished my first week yesterday and should rest for a day, but I've got a couple of hectic days coming up so...

So started my 2nd week today, I know I only just finished my first week yesterda...

Gregob

•4 years ago

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One more run to go!

I've just completed W9R2. I can't believe that I've nearly made it to the end and running 4.3km in 30 minutes. I'm looking forward to 'graduating' later this...

I've just completed W9R2. I can't believe that I've nearly made it to the end a...

lourunrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 7 run 2 & new kicks

Bought myself some ‘proper runner’s trainers’ in the sale on the weekend to give myself a little well done pat on the back. Definitely feeling great about...

Bought myself some ‘proper runner’s trainers’ in the sale on the weekend to give...

kdavies83

Graduate•4 years ago

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First of the week

Week 7 of couch to 5k goodness my legs hurt, and I am still struggling to actually run. Just plodding along

Week 7 of couch to 5k goodness my legs hurt, and I am still struggling to actual...

Danjo1979

•4 years ago

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Getting there slowly

I have finally completed WK4 after 7 weeks! Not exactly sticking to the 3 runs per week programme but keeping with it nonetheless. I am however proud of my...

I have finally completed WK4 after 7 weeks! Not exactly sticking to the 3 runs p...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1: tough going

I thought it might be easier today as I had already done 25 minutes, no excuses as beautiful morning. Only problem was Tia (my dog) seems to still be affected...

I thought it might be easier today as I had already done 25 minutes, no excuses ...

Phdgranny

Graduate•4 years ago

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68th Birthday Present

Thanks for all your encouragement and advice to go slower last week. I decided not to have another go at W5R3 until the storms had died down but today I...

Thanks for all your encouragement and advice to go slower last week. I decided n...

Readandrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3

Just completed W3R2 this morning and feel good.

Selki

•4 years ago

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W1R1 - finally!

Woohoo, I finally did it! Week 1, run 1 under my belt and I blimmin' loved it. I've had so many things hold me back lately that it felt so good to actually get...

Woohoo, I finally did it! Week 1, run 1 under my belt and I blimmin' loved it. I...

ShinyMagpie

•4 years ago

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W9R1

Last week of couch to 5K, and I've just finished my 1st 30min run! AMAZING. I can't believe I've gone from practically nothing to 30 mins in such a short time,...

Last week of couch to 5K, and I've just finished my 1st 30min run! AMAZING. I ca...

MonRun

•4 years ago

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I did it

Well I did it, from graduating from C25K to a half marathon in less than a year. lots of standing around before as last wave to go and even more standing...

Well I did it, from graduating from C25K to a half marathon in less than a year....

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 - errrggghhhh

Got up and didn’t really feel in the mood for anything today. But I shook myself and thought today is running day get on with it!! Ran at 5:30am, the run...

Got up and didn’t really feel in the mood for anything today. But I shook mysel...

Sazzles9

Graduate•4 years ago

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Any tips for staying motivated?

Recently I’ve started C25K again for the fourth time in three years. I have a lot of trouble trying to remain motivated, as I’m not in a great place mentally....

Recently I’ve started C25K again for the fourth time in three years. I have a lo...

abeemac

•4 years ago

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Consolidation run #3

That was one of my hardest runs got up this morning but of a sniffle but decided to go the demons were in my head about my run 🏃‍♂️ but still went there was a...

That was one of my hardest runs got up this morning but of a sniffle but decided...

pete1212

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run number one

I know, I know I should only stick to 30 minutes for three weeks after graduation. But I was sooo close! So I stuck it out for a few more minutes, and I not...

I know, I know I should only stick to 30 minutes for three weeks after graduatio...

Sonia52

Graduate•4 years ago

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Day 1 - run 1 done 😝

Finished my first run and feel ok !!!

Charlie317

•4 years ago

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Anyone skipped a week?

Hi, I’ve just completed W3r2 but I always run for an extra 5 mins at the end & then do my 5 min walk as I feel like I can keep going so just do! I feel like I...

Hi, I’ve just completed W3r2 but I always run for an extra 5 mins at the end & t...

Dless25

Graduate•4 years ago

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Foot Probs

Hi, first time doing C25k, done my first run which was tough. Problem I have is I suffer with tibial tendonitis and have several plantar fibroma’s on the soles...

Hi, first time doing C25k, done my first run which was tough. Problem I have is ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2020

W9R1 - The Final Countdown

W9 R1

First consolidation run

Benchmark Tuesday more improvement 😊

Got my MOJO back at last

Week 1

Transitioning from treadmill to outdoors challenge

I won runner of the month

1st run

W8R1

Back on it at last!

I’ve made it to week 6!

week 2

One more run to go!

Wk 7 run 2 & new kicks

First of the week

Getting there slowly

Week 7 Run 1: tough going

68th Birthday Present

Week 3

W1R1 - finally!

W9R1

I did it

W6R2 - errrggghhhh

Any tips for staying motivated?

Consolidation run #3

Consolidation run number one

Day 1 - run 1 done 😝

Anyone skipped a week?

Foot Probs

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