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🎉 yayyyy

Never thought id do it, but i did and looking forward to moving to week2!

Amethyst27

•4 years ago

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My second run

Just completed my second run, thanks to Laura. The park so beautiful this morning no clouds in the sky. Making the most of the day as back to work tomorrow.

Just completed my second run, thanks to Laura. The park so beautiful this mornin...

Caronie

•4 years ago

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W3 R1

I was so happy with how wk2 went but going into wk3, I struggled so much with the 3 minute runs, they seemed to go on forever and I was so slow felt I was...

I was so happy with how wk2 went but going into wk3, I struggled so much with th...

Somerlass

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 r 3

What a great run again it seems to be all coming together i ran further than ever today 4.11 km in 36 mins .i know I should have stopped at 28 mins but I was...

What a great run again it seems to be all coming together i ran further than eve...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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shock

finished w3r3 thursday starting w4r1 this morning, WHAT A JUMP well lets get at it 😁

finished w3r3 thursday starting w4r1 this morning, WHAT A JUMP well lets get at...

dunnaping

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk3r2

I live in a lovely place but it’s all hills. Trying to find a flat run round here is impossible. Not sure how I’m going to manage next week as this one is...

I live in a lovely place but it’s all hills. Trying to find a flat run round her...

lottilou66

•4 years ago

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Why is the rain so wet?!

Does everyone else get wet feet when they run in the rain, or do I need to change my footwear? Soggy toes are not so good. Any tips?

Does everyone else get wet feet when they run in the rain, or do I need to chang...

Wonderdust

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R2 done and dusted

It was easy this morning and I actually thought I might be able to do this. The first part for me is the hardest as it is uphill but I did the 5 mins and...

It was easy this morning and I actually thought I might be able to do this. The...

killersblue

Graduate•4 years ago

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Any advice for asthmatics?

I’ve just completed W3R3. I have asthma and have found that, even though I use my inhaler a lot of times before I run, during the walk, I still get asthma...

I’ve just completed W3R3. I have asthma and have found that, even though I use m...

TopCat22

•4 years ago

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Week1 done, hard going

Just completed week 1 but found each run harder only just completed run 3.tured this a feed years ago but decided to repeat weeks, then didn’t finish so going...

Just completed week 1 but found each run harder only just completed run 3.tured ...

Paul815154

•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Why is the first run of a new week always the best... Took it off road today and ventured up the downs. Feeling grrrreeaaattt !!

Why is the first run of a new week always the best... Took it off road today and...

Elmathud

•4 years ago

1 Reply

To 5k and beyond

Fellow runners, 5k is well and truly embedded and yesterday morning, mid-run, I felt confident that I could progress a little further. Don't get me wrong, the...

Fellow runners, 5k is well and truly embedded and yesterday morning, mid-run, I ...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R2 ✅

I was meant to do this run 🏃‍♀️ on Saturday but forgot. So did it today. I find it much harder to have a 2 day break between runs. My body much prefers...

I was meant to do this run 🏃‍♀️ on Saturday but forgot. So did it today. I fi...

SandraY1

Graduate•4 years ago

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A 💩 day made better by love and running

Today I should have been mother of the groom to my son and his beautiful partner. Obviously, it hasn't happened, but we've supported each other with messages,...

Today I should have been mother of the groom to my son and his beautiful partner...

Speedy60

Graduate•4 years ago

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Let’s go round again....

Hello All I completed C25K last year but then let things slide over the winter. I quickly gained half a stone, so with the onset of Spring, home working, and...

Hello All I completed C25K last year but then let things slide over the winter. ...

EPMcM

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R1

Yes I made it! 😁 knees a bit sore though...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W6R1 Completed

Well I was enthusiastic about starting W6 as W5 went far better than I could have hoped for. Ten mins in and I was a mess. I toyed with the idea that I should...

Well I was enthusiastic about starting W6 as W5 went far better than I could hav...

JarLo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 completed

A bit tougher tonight, started to feel it on the run after the half time bell. Just another few runs and I’m sure this week will be easy!

A bit tougher tonight, started to feel it on the run after the half time bell. J...

Mr_CouchPotato

Graduate•4 years ago

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WEEK 4!!!

So so pleased that I’ve completed week 4 now!! Based on my previous post I didn’t think I’d be able to do it, but I have! On my last run I felt amazing. So so...

So so pleased that I’ve completed week 4 now!! Based on my previous post I didn’...

Abireid

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 2

Ran this morning in the rain, what a difference!! Amazing and totally loved it !!! 😀

Ran this morning in the rain, what a difference!! Amazing and totally loved it !...

Bumblebee43

Graduate•4 years ago

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They’ve arrived

They’ve arrived! Hard work starts tomorrow as at work today 🏃🏼‍♀️

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W2 R3 Done

Still anxious as to how I’m gonna run for 3 mins non stop next week but glad I’m progressing and can definitely feel myself getting fitter. Any tips for W3?...

Still anxious as to how I’m gonna run for 3 mins non stop next week but glad I’m...

NickSX

•4 years ago

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W6R2 17/4/20

Got back into it again after some time off. Back to running alone due to social distancing, managing to get my runs done 6.30am before work. Loving the light...

Got back into it again after some time off. Back to running alone due to social...

Letty111

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run 5k 3 times a week

I can no run 3 times a week but problem I have my calf muscle is very tight after a ankle repair not sure if it should be like this if loses of after I get...

I can no run 3 times a week but problem I have my calf muscle is very tight afte...

mandy167

•4 years ago

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Week 1

So 3rd day of week one. Cant wait to go for the 3rd day of my challenge.

Ouisabell

•4 years ago

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Beaten the embarrassment!

At the end of W1. Hardest thing was getting over folk thinking I look a tit! Now I don’t care. I do go out at 7am but I prefer to get it out of the way so I...

At the end of W1. Hardest thing was getting over folk thinking I look a tit! No...

SB1724

•4 years ago

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W3 R2 Gin the night before is a bad idea.....

It was only one gin, and delicious, but not worth the bad head this morning. It was an effort to go out, but really glad I did. First two runs were hard,...

It was only one gin, and delicious, but not worth the bad head this morning. It ...

IslandSlogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R3 complete

Hope you all are doing well 😊 Managed to squeeze in the last run of week two while it was just drizzling rather than raining. Made some interesting...

Hope you all are doing well 😊 Managed to squeeze in the last run of week two wh...

CherryCore

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’m a runner!!!

I heard those blissful words! I did 4K in 25 mins! Starting to put some strength training in too. Advice... do I do my weights after my run or the day after?...

I heard those blissful words! I did 4K in 25 mins! Starting to put some strength...

Byebyejiggle

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Finally I believe I can be a runner!

Hi Everyone, I'm new here; have been lurking for the last 6 weeks since starting C25K. Firstly thanks for a great resource; the forum is fun, friendly,...

Hi Everyone, I'm new here; have been lurking for the last 6 weeks since startin...

Placitasgirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

🎉 yayyyy

My second run

W3 R1

Week 8 r 3

shock

Wk3r2

Why is the rain so wet?!

W5R2 done and dusted

Any advice for asthmatics?

Week1 done, hard going

Week 3 run 1

To 5k and beyond

W4 R2 ✅

A 💩 day made better by love and running

Let’s go round again....

W3R1

W6R1 Completed

Week 2 run 1 completed

WEEK 4!!!

Week 4 run 2

They’ve arrived

W2 R3 Done

W6R2 17/4/20

Run 5k 3 times a week

Week 1

Beaten the embarrassment!

W3 R2 Gin the night before is a bad idea.....

W2R3 complete

I’m a runner!!!

Finally I believe I can be a runner!

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