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Still determined

Well I’m gutted was unable to manage a run yesterday so I thought today’s the day get up at 6am for a run was so tired didn’t get up until 7am started my run...

Well I’m gutted was unable to manage a run yesterday so I thought today’s the da...

Footsy

•4 years ago

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Week 3, run 1

Felt anxious about week three but I surprised myself as I Managed those 3 minute runs. It really helped keeping it to a slow shuffle , and listening to Jo...

Felt anxious about week three but I surprised myself as I Managed those 3 minute...

Leytonunfitrunner

•4 years ago

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Struggling...mentally

Hi, I’m back. I completed the programme Dec 18 and even started training for 10k. I then had an issue with my foot in Feb 19 that stopped me running (turns out...

Hi, I’m back. I completed the programme Dec 18 and even started training for 10k...

JJ-1962

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R2....nearly there

W9R2... so today I decided to try on the running gear family got me for Xmas, a size down from what I was when i started... oh yea, going to look the part...

W9R2... so today I decided to try on the running gear family got me for Xmas, a ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Treadmill

I have been doing couch to 5k on a treadmill I find it gives less impact on knees and ankles. But as I have got to W7 R2 thought I might have a go at the big...

I have been doing couch to 5k on a treadmill I find it gives less impact on knee...

Gramp

•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1-sore legs

I completed this new run yesterday. Loved it ... but boy are my legs tired today -rest day... any tips to help ease the pain ?...A walk?.. online class?...I...

I completed this new run yesterday. Loved it ... but boy are my legs tired today...

Scw787

Graduate•4 years ago

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Bad day working from home lead to 7.5k run

So wfh today left me angry and frustrated after dealing with a slow system and idiots all day so 5.30pm came work finished, I had 2 choices beer or a run....

So wfh today left me angry and frustrated after dealing with a slow system and i...

Alec3720

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2

Enjoyed tonight 😁 except when a dog tried to attack me, but hey 😅 running wise was great. Stay safe everyone 😁

Enjoyed tonight 😁 except when a dog tried to attack me, but hey 😅 running wise...

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

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First Run

Hi! I went for my first run this morning but found I could only do 5 1/2 of the 60 second runs, I don’t know if I went at it too fast or if that’s how unfit I...

Hi! I went for my first run this morning but found I could only do 5 1/2 of the ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Time for change!

For the last few years I have looked out of my window and seen joggers,runners ect and thought why are you running? Is someone chasing you? Oh you are doing...

For the last few years I have looked out of my window and seen joggers,runners e...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Ankle Pain

Hello all! I’m on week 5 and loving it but I have a pain in my right ankle and would welcome any advice. Felt fine during run 1 of the week but ankle started...

Hello all! I’m on week 5 and loving it but I have a pain in my right ankle and w...

WeeBelter

•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Week 4 tomorrow and a little nervous!!! 😬 it’s all gone really well so far, so 🤞

Week 4 tomorrow and a little nervous!!! 😬 it’s all gone really well so far, so ...

Bumblebee43

Graduate•4 years ago

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How does the three runs a week work?

Hi! Just done Mr second run of my first week today and loving it! If I do three runs a week, in my case Mon, weds and fri, does that mean no running at the...

Hi! Just done Mr second run of my first week today and loving it! If I do three ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

A twilight run today. Hardly a soul around and a tad cooler! So I wanted to ask a question. My neighbour told me people shouldn’t be running during lockdown...

A twilight run today. Hardly a soul around and a tad cooler! So I wanted to ask ...

CobbleRunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Diet and exercise?

Hello, I am looking to lose weight and gain fitness. I went for my first run today and really enjoyed it! Is a strict diet suggested to lose weight, or could I...

Hello, I am looking to lose weight and gain fitness. I went for my first run tod...

161_3_494

•4 years ago

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Beautiful morning for run

Lovely run this morning. Seem to be settling into my runs now managing 3 11/2 mile runs a week now and dare I say it but I’m enjoying them !!!!

Lovely run this morning. Seem to be settling into my runs now managing 3 11/2 mi...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running now - for the love of it

C25K done, graduation runs done and few runs done since and I'm as determined as ever to keep it up, every other day, or the day after every other day if I...

C25K done, graduation runs done and few runs done since and I'm as determined as...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 - Run 3 Finally Done It 😁

It’s taken my Hubbie and I a lot longer than 5 weeks to reach this point but we have been taking it at our own pace repeating weeks/runs when we didn’t feel...

It’s taken my Hubbie and I a lot longer than 5 weeks to reach this point but we ...

Jayne2153e

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4_3

So...I did the final run in week 4, on the 8th, which is last Wednesday. Spent Thursday psyching myself up for the big week 5 first run on Friday. But had to...

So...I did the final run in week 4, on the 8th, which is last Wednesday. Spent ...

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•4 years ago

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130KG person - C25K completed.

Hi all I haven't posted on this forum before (or any forums for that matter - not normally my sort of thing to do). But I thought I would share my achievement...

Hi all I haven't posted on this forum before (or any forums for that matter - no...

AmenBreak

•4 years ago

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Wk3 run 1 DONE

“Lightly jogged” for 3 minutes twice - this is major progress 💪🏾

scooberella

•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 Done 🥳

Can’t believe I did it!!!! I was concentrating and forgot to enjoy it but think that will come a bit later. But I ran for 16 minutes with much shorter...

Can’t believe I did it!!!! I was concentrating and forgot to enjoy it but thin...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Can You Conquer Running in Your Forties, Fifties or When Even Older?

''I certainly think so. When you were a child you simply ran without thinking. It was effortless fun chasing the ball or being chased by your mates. Then a few...

''I certainly think so. When you were a child you simply ran without thinking. I...

mrrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

Just completed the first run of week 2 - anyone found it was a massive step up already?? I literally couldn’t move my feet up!! But I did it!! And I guess that...

Just completed the first run of week 2 - anyone found it was a massive step up a...

Yasminshah13

•4 years ago

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Here goes !!

Starting tomorrow my first run !! Think I’m nuts but I need to get fit. Running has never been good for me but I need to get out the house and stop eating !!!

Starting tomorrow my first run !! Think I’m nuts but I need to get fit. Running ...

Minitee

•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

I’ve been in a really negative mood today, probably partly because i’ve changed my diet, but also because I found out some sad news today which didn’t help at...

I’ve been in a really negative mood today, probably partly because i’ve changed ...

ThatGingeRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1 Done.

Onwards and upwards ! Roll on Friday.

Tbird55

•4 years ago

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Completed my final run!

I can't believe I made it to the end, had some ups and downs along the way but am delighted I made it to the end!!! and amazed I can run for 30mins. What...

I can't believe I made it to the end, had some ups and downs along the way but a...

ShellyP

•4 years ago

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IVE LOST 10 POUNDS

Not actually C25K related, but, I did join this programme to loose weight and get fit- with the help of C25K & clean eating I have lost 10 pounds in my first...

Not actually C25K related, but, I did join this programme to loose weight and ge...

Abireid

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R3

Week 1 completed! I loved my run today. Felt in control and was able to push myself at a slightly quicker pace than before. Doing this has also made me change...

Week 1 completed! I loved my run today. Felt in control and was able to push mys...

TheRealTRP

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Still determined

Week 3, run 1

Struggling...mentally

W9R2....nearly there

Treadmill

Week 4 Run 1-sore legs

Bad day working from home lead to 7.5k run

Week 2 Run 2

First Run

Time for change!

Ankle Pain

Week 4 run 1

How does the three runs a week work?

Week 7 Run 1

Diet and exercise?

Beautiful morning for run

Running now - for the love of it

Week 5 - Run 3 Finally Done It 😁

Week 4_3

130KG person - C25K completed.

Wk3 run 1 DONE

Week 4 Run 1 Done 🥳

Can You Conquer Running in Your Forties, Fifties or When Even Older?

Week 2 Run 1

Here goes !!

Week 1 run 2

W1 Done.

Completed my final run!

IVE LOST 10 POUNDS

W1R3

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