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Second attempt

Failed after 1 week the first time, just got too dark and cold, now a few months later, sun is out, and I'm gonna try again, this evening.

Failed after 1 week the first time, just got too dark and cold, now a few months...

Janeska99

•4 years ago

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Need new headphones

I am thinking of ordering some Aftershokz bone conduction headphones as my in ear ones just seem to fall out when I get a sweat on (gross I know). Anyone use...

I am thinking of ordering some Aftershokz bone conduction headphones as my in ea...

amaclennan

•4 years ago

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Wk7R2 in the bag!!

Just completed run 2 of week 7, I really wasn’t in the mood for running today but because I’d already put my kit out and mentally told my self I was going, I...

Just completed run 2 of week 7, I really wasn’t in the mood for running today bu...

MuddySluggerRuns

•4 years ago

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Vomiting on a run! Week7

Hi! I’m on week 7 run 1 and 2.5 mins from the end I threw up😣 this has never happened before. It wasn’t a lot either but I just heaved! I was managing the...

Hi! I’m on week 7 run 1 and 2.5 mins from the end I threw up😣 this has never ha...

LouMcLou

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5r1

Ok I can definitely feel that I haven’t run for 3 weeks now! I didn’t want to slip back and redo week 4 so tried to carry on from where I got to. And I’m glad...

Ok I can definitely feel that I haven’t run for 3 weeks now! I didn’t want to s...

iBard

Graduate•4 years ago

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First ever 10km!!

So stilling running round in circles on the roof terrace - Fitbit timer for some reason didn’t ping as normal and I just kept plodding away - till I heard the...

So stilling running round in circles on the roof terrace - Fitbit timer for some...

DiverIzzie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Breathless ness

Just finished run 3 of week 1. Found run 3 the hardest breathless by the time I had finished. Can’t decide if I should redo week 1 or have a go at week 2 due...

Just finished run 3 of week 1. Found run 3 the hardest breathless by the time I ...

chatteris64

Graduate•4 years ago

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Advice please

Hello there. Hoping you are all well. I have enjoyed completing Week 2 with the help of good old 80s pop playlists 🎶 😊 I’m asking for some injury advice on...

Hello there. Hoping you are all well. I have enjoyed completing Week 2 with the ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Nearly there...

Lunch Run: Distance: 2.73 km Pace: 10:35 /km Time: 28m 58s Fridays run will be for 30 minutes! It's taken a month to get back to where I was in December (and...

Lunch Run: Distance: 2.73 km Pace: 10:35 /km Time: 28m 58s Fridays run will be ...

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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My Journey Begins

Just completed my 2nd run this week!! Found it easier at first but then last 3 60second runs tough going. Hope everyone is well & good 🌟🌈🥰 Excuse the red...

Just completed my 2nd run this week!! Found it easier at first but then last 3 6...

Moonchild1_

•4 years ago

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Week 2, Run 2

Dare I say, I quite enjoyed that! (Maybe!) Lush day outside! Hope the sun is shining where ever you all are, today! 😎

Dare I say, I quite enjoyed that! (Maybe!) Lush day outside! Hope the sun is shi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W9R1 - Gathering Run info

What tech are you all using. I have a Fitbit Charge2 so know my HR and distance but it doesn't seem to map the run I have done. I'd like something to do that...

What tech are you all using. I have a Fitbit Charge2 so know my HR and distance ...

Jacqui_tries_again50

•4 years ago

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W9R1 - Still Hoping it finishes sooner

I'd like to be surprised when I get to the end and want to carry on running, but I do find myself longing for the end still (and thinking how lovely it was to...

I'd like to be surprised when I get to the end and want to carry on running, but...

Jacqui_tries_again50

•4 years ago

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Wk 3 run 1

Phew that was harder than I thought , 3mins isn't long, waiting for jo whiley to say your 3mins is done seems forever.

Phew that was harder than I thought , 3mins isn't long, waiting for jo whiley to...

Jillb141

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk4r1

Run completed went out later today and much prefer the cool morning air to the heat lol but i did it, so nice cool glass of water in the garden now 😊🏃‍♀️

Run completed went out later today and much prefer the cool morning air to the h...

Shar71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Swollen knees after day 1

Ok so I completed day 1 run 1 last night, I had pain in my knees going to bed but woke during the night with excruciating pain and found it really difficult to...

Ok so I completed day 1 run 1 last night, I had pain in my knees going to bed bu...

chocolatecoffee8

•4 years ago

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Day 1 done!!

Thanks everyone for your fantastic support. Done day 1 and it wasn’t as bad as i thought! Not elegant but hey ho, I did it. Not told my son and husband that I...

Thanks everyone for your fantastic support. Done day 1 and it wasn’t as bad as i...

SuperSassy

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 r2

Hi I just managed this quite well! Any tips for a runny nose? I have never had a runny nose like it since I took up C25k! I’m fine as soon as I stop running!...

Hi I just managed this quite well! Any tips for a runny nose? I have never had a...

JillJos15

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R2 complete...ish

So I braved the great outdoors for my second run. I found myself stopping every time I saw a person, out of pure embarrassment really. Is that normal? I walked...

So I braved the great outdoors for my second run. I found myself stopping every ...

Whippety1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6r3 25mins blew away the cobwebs! 🏃

Again, I will attempt to remember the report I was writing yesterday before I inadvertently deleted it.. Grrr.. Me and Slinky did w6r3 yesterday in the lovely...

Again, I will attempt to remember the report I was writing yesterday before I in...

davelinks

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk7

Run 2 done struggled at times but compleated I’m glad to say 😊

Big_maz

•4 years ago

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chest!! support needed!!

Ladies need some help. Can anyone recommend a good sports bra that will keep everything down and in place??.what I have although sports bras are not cutting...

Ladies need some help. Can anyone recommend a good sports bra that will keep eve...

GreenBearxxx

Graduate•4 years ago

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The ‘Rest Days’

This site provides exercises over 5 weeks designed to complement your C25K activity and will reduce injury risk.

This site provides exercises over 5 weeks designed to complement your C25K activ...

Tbird55

•4 years ago

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I'm new to this

Hi, I've had C25K on my phone for about 2 years and never plucked up the courage to give it a go. When I've tried running in the past I've found that my...

Hi, I've had C25K on my phone for about 2 years and never plucked up the courage...

Get_me_fit

•4 years ago

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First attempt

So I tried the couch to 5k this morning, unfortunately I failed, did warm up, ran and walked first 2, but I struggled after second run, still had 17 mins left....

So I tried the couch to 5k this morning, unfortunately I failed, did warm up, ra...

Lanabear1973

•4 years ago

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Happy 😀

Just completed week 4 run 1 So pleased with myself, ran for 16 mins in total! I posted in week 1 because I felt awful, really achy and ill, I had loads of...

Just completed week 4 run 1 So pleased with myself, ran for 16 mins in total! I...

Salzy

•4 years ago

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W3R2

Morning, word of advice. If like me, a bit of music helps you thru the weekly work outs, DO NOT listen to Chris Moyles on Radio X before 10am!! I prefer music...

Morning, word of advice. If like me, a bit of music helps you thru the weekly wo...

DadP

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 run2

I was amazed! It's been a week since I could last go out for a run. I was worried my hayfever was going to ruin it! But even though I was slower than usual I...

I was amazed! It's been a week since I could last go out for a run. I was worrie...

Teener2

•4 years ago

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Finding it tough..,help!

I’ve just started week 4 and found it tough. I’m having to run on a running machine as I have kids and can’t get out on my own as hubby is a key worker. Any...

I’ve just started week 4 and found it tough. I’m having to run on a running mac...

Mummypig73

•4 years ago

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Morning run

Morning all 👋🏼 Managed to motivate myself today, beautiful sunny but chilly start first thing and no one around 🏃🏻‍♀️

Morning all 👋🏼 Managed to motivate myself today, beautiful sunny but chilly st...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Second attempt

Need new headphones

Wk7R2 in the bag!!

Vomiting on a run! Week7

W5r1

First ever 10km!!

Breathless ness

Advice please

Nearly there...

My Journey Begins

Week 2, Run 2

W9R1 - Gathering Run info

W9R1 - Still Hoping it finishes sooner

Wk 3 run 1

Wk4r1

Swollen knees after day 1

Day 1 done!!

W6 r2

W1R2 complete...ish

W6r3 25mins blew away the cobwebs! 🏃

Wk7

chest!! support needed!!

The ‘Rest Days’

I'm new to this

First attempt

Happy 😀

W3R2

Wk9 run2

Finding it tough..,help!

Morning run

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