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About breathing

Hi everyone, I'm half way through week 2 and loving running. I never though running would be something i'd ever do after a serious knee injury, but here i am...

Hi everyone, I'm half way through week 2 and loving running. I never though run...

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•4 years ago

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Wk5r3 Done - Amazed Myself

Normally go out undercover of darkness but getting so anxious thinking about run decided to get it over and done with. Found first and last 5mins hard but...

Normally go out undercover of darkness but getting so anxious thinking about run...

lehcar70

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4, run 3 complete

Woohoo! Week 4 completed. So pleased to have got this far. Trying not to think about week 5, run 3 but feeling quietly optimistic

Woohoo! Week 4 completed. So pleased to have got this far. Trying not to think a...

Powerhoopfan

Graduate•4 years ago

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First Run

I did my first C25K run yesterday!

RitaFF

•4 years ago

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28 mins

C25k week 7 session one. Meant to be 25 but did another 3mins. Actually enjoying this more without the walking breaks. Again I went slower than slow,...

C25k week 7 session one. Meant to be 25 but did another 3mins. Actually enjoying...

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•4 years ago

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W7R2 completed the other day and W7R3 due to be completed later.

W7R2 completed the other day and W7R3 due to be completed later today. One question though. My right foots been a bit niggly. I've got a feeling it's plantar...

W7R2 completed the other day and W7R3 due to be completed later today. One ques...

Ch0911

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woohooooooo!!

W6R2- done and was okay :) I’m actually really enjoying running now!!! My lower back was sore last week after the 20min run W5R3. I was advised to do yoga so...

W6R2- done and was okay :) I’m actually really enjoying running now!!! My lower ...

Daroo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Off day stretch. What’s next after strength/flex program?

I finished week 4 strength and flexibility program, and have 1 week left. I saw a recommendation for swimming and yoga with Adriene. There are 550 Adriene...

I finished week 4 strength and flexibility program, and have 1 week left. I saw ...

dieOR5k

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 Graduation day!!

Couch to 4.86k for me! Made a change to be out running in the sunshine, was still pretty windy though. Found it tough today, wanted to stop at 20 mins but...

Couch to 4.86k for me! Made a change to be out running in the sunshine, was stil...

melissaclarke

Graduate•4 years ago

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Start again 😐

Unfortunately had to abandon c25k weeks ago, on week 3, due to knee and leg pain. Nurse practitioner said I had overdone things. So, ready to try again, this...

Unfortunately had to abandon c25k weeks ago, on week 3, due to knee and leg pain...

Drumjr

•4 years ago

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Educating Enid - Love yourself!

My "inner Enid" sometimes finds that social media is making her feel like she is not good enough. We all need to love ourselves and accept ourselves as we are...

My "inner Enid" sometimes finds that social media is making her feel like she is...

Nilsam

Graduate•4 years ago

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Snail in a Gale - W5 R1!

Well thats the first run of week 5 in the tank! Borrowing from Old Floss, ive done Snail in Hail and today it was a gale. But I managed to force myself out of...

Well thats the first run of week 5 in the tank! Borrowing from Old Floss, ive do...

Fionamags

Graduate•4 years ago

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Midway Wobble!

Well, it’s taken me three weeks instead of two to do weeks 4 and 5, but I was pretty chuffed to complete W5R3 and get back on track! Week 4 coincided with some...

Well, it’s taken me three weeks instead of two to do weeks 4 and 5, but I was pr...

Ruithsleum

•4 years ago

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Just started Hi 😊

First run done 🏃‍♀️

Lauriewood

•4 years ago

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Wk5 run3

Wow I dont believe I did it! Went out got a little headache (may have had too much cider last night😂) wasnt sure I was feeling it! I was amazed when at 5mins...

Wow I dont believe I did it! Went out got a little headache (may have had too mu...

Teener2

•4 years ago

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Week 1 complete

Week 1 done, got a little easier as it went on and the muscle burn wasnt as severe on run 3. Dreading weekend 2 but know I can do it. Found a good help for...

Week 1 done, got a little easier as it went on and the muscle burn wasnt as sev...

Gregob

•4 years ago

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W5R2 done, I'd like to thank Sarah and Take That

Take That Greatest Day Live at Wembley is what gets me round! That and Sarah's lovely warm support.

Take That Greatest Day Live at Wembley is what gets me round! That and Sarah's l...

Foxglove2

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 R2

Had bit of a break from R1 on monday. Had on set of fatigue. But done 2nd run this morning was tough. I downloaded Nike app which measures distance. Including...

Had bit of a break from R1 on monday. Had on set of fatigue. But done 2nd run th...

UBFittie

•4 years ago

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First 5k

Hi I’ve just managed this week to do two 5k runs It has taken me about 38 minutes each time What next Is it better to keep at 5k and try to do quicker Or...

Hi I’ve just managed this week to do two 5k runs It has taken me about 38 minut...

HS1965

•4 years ago

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Wk 3 run 3

Well I completed it.. Just! My knee is so painful I'm dipping when I run, really don't think I would manage a 5 min run in wk 4, only just managed 3min. Think...

Well I completed it.. Just! My knee is so painful I'm dipping when I run, really...

Jillb141

Graduate•4 years ago

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OUTSIDE and FULL 28 MINUTES w8r2

Did it! went out across country fields, muddy paths and ended up with muddy trainers. came out onto road and still had to go further to make up the 28 minutes....

Did it! went out across country fields, muddy paths and ended up with muddy trai...

Fitat501970

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still Determined

Just completed last run on week 4 nearly gave up as windy 🌬 But did it The husband is very proud of me as not feeling well today 😩

Just completed last run on week 4 nearly gave up as windy 🌬 But did it The h...

Footsy

•4 years ago

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W3R1

Progress is a bit slower than I was hoping due to poor weather and illness (and being a fair weather runner!). Anyway, probably because I’ve been working at...

Progress is a bit slower than I was hoping due to poor weather and illness (and ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Hey you C25K graduates! It's the Consolidation Club with Sadie-runs! ❤️

Hey there, plucky runners! Congratulations for graduating the Couch to 5K programme! You are amazing and I hope you are excited about your future running...

Hey there, plucky runners! Congratulations for graduating the Couch to 5K progra...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 9 run 1 pace?

Comleted this morning, difficult conditions strong head wind.after i finished 30 mins, found some local runners and tucked in behind them and found their...

Comleted this morning, difficult conditions strong head wind.after i finished 30...

14646KevinS

•4 years ago

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Body changes?

I've only just completed my third run of week three and have noticed some small changes to my body already. My clicky right knee has gone, and my belly seems...

I've only just completed my third run of week three and have noticed some small ...

LittleIreland

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 complete

After a full week of telling myself i can't run for 20 minutes.... it was a struggle but i just completed it. Legs felt like jelly on my 5 min cool down walk...

After a full week of telling myself i can't run for 20 minutes.... it was a stru...

SJA2295

•4 years ago

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Whats the point of a sports watch?

I've got a birthday coming up in a few weeks and was going to request the OH buys me a sports watch for running. I got a bit carried away with reviews etc and...

I've got a birthday coming up in a few weeks and was going to request the OH buy...

Fionamags

Graduate•4 years ago

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Fun while it lasted.... :-(

Well got to week 6.1, passed wk5.3. But I now have to call a halt to my C25K quest for now. During the rest period (storm denis) my planter facia turned up to...

Well got to week 6.1, passed wk5.3. But I now have to call a halt to my C25K que...

Xzytone

•4 years ago

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crunchy knees 😞

Morning I did a few stretches before my W9R1 and I could hear crunchy crackling sounds it sounds awful. I went out for my run it was a lovely sunny morning but...

Morning I did a few stretches before my W9R1 and I could hear crunchy crackling ...

Roydonrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2020

About breathing

Wk5r3 Done - Amazed Myself

Week 4, run 3 complete

First Run

28 mins

W7R2 completed the other day and W7R3 due to be completed later.

Woohooooooo!!

Off day stretch. What’s next after strength/flex program?

W9R3 Graduation day!!

Start again 😐

Educating Enid - Love yourself!

Snail in a Gale - W5 R1!

Midway Wobble!

Just started Hi 😊

Wk5 run3

Week 1 complete

W5R2 done, I'd like to thank Sarah and Take That

W8 R2

First 5k

Wk 3 run 3

OUTSIDE and FULL 28 MINUTES w8r2

Still Determined

W3R1

Hey you C25K graduates! It's the Consolidation Club with Sadie-runs! ❤️

Wk 9 run 1 pace?

Body changes?

Week 5 complete

Whats the point of a sports watch?

Fun while it lasted.... :-(

crunchy knees 😞

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