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Wk5r2 slow

Wk5 r2 completed but even though I ran all the 8 minute sections it is my slowest run yet, what am I doing wrong?

Wk5 r2 completed but even though I ran all the 8 minute sections it is my slowes...

Cass746

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 5 - more than half way!!

... thought running days were behind me... paddy, my dog , is a great motivator.... 🐕

... thought running days were behind me... paddy, my dog , is a great motivator....

Paddy2005

•4 years ago

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5k in 30 mins!

I graduated 18 months ago, but until today was too slow to get to 5k in 30 mins.,I had run 5k but it usually took about 35 mins. I have made an effort to get...

I graduated 18 months ago, but until today was too slow to get to 5k in 30 mins....

Belushi

Graduate•4 years ago

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Officially a runner ☺️

Week 6 run 3 done Keep having to extend the route 😂😂

OldSpeckledHen

•4 years ago

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W8R1

Properly into the "wake at 5am for a run" now, yesterday I was lying in bed annoyed it was a rest day... Good run again this morning, am managing the...

Properly into the "wake at 5am for a run" now, yesterday I was lying in bed anno...

WearsTheFoxHat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Toning alongside the C25K

I don’t want to lose weight, I just want to tone up. I don’t know anything about fitness as have never done it before. Should I do some toning exercises on the...

I don’t want to lose weight, I just want to tone up. I don’t know anything about...

Issywhizz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 R2

The first run was ok but the 2nd one made me feel like I can actually graduate in a few weeks. I need to work in the breathing part so welcome any tips,...

The first run was ok but the 2nd one made me feel like I can actually graduate i...

Flamingo321

Graduate•4 years ago

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8km completed !

After only 11 weeks since starting C25k I pushed my self and ran 5.02miles / 8km 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👍🏻👍🏻

After only 11 weeks since starting C25k I pushed my self and ran 5.02miles / 8km...

DawnRun1

•4 years ago

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W4 R2 ... slow and steady... long live the shuffle jog

Just completed W4 R2 at a very steady pace, so the 5 min sections were doable. I could feel my calves pain starting so I think I might go back to 2 days rest...

Just completed W4 R2 at a very steady pace, so the 5 min sections were doable. I...

CBDB

Graduate•4 years ago

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Start of week 4

Good morning, it's a beautiful morning for a run. Just got back from my first run of week 4. Did I really run for 5 minutes...twice! Yes i did. I am feeling...

Good morning, it's a beautiful morning for a run. Just got back from my first r...

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Am I missing something?

I’ve completed week 1 and each session I’ve run 7x60 sec but at the end I get told (by Sarah Millican) that I’ve ran a total of 8 minutes?? Have I got...

I’ve completed week 1 and each session I’ve run 7x60 sec but at the end I get to...

KurlySarah

•4 years ago

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1st of second week run complete

Sorry it's late but wanted to post before I forgot!

Kyd60

•4 years ago

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W9R2

Today I completed my second to last race in this program, I can't believe I'm now running 30 mins nonstop. When I first started it was difficult to run for 5...

Today I completed my second to last race in this program, I can't believe I'm no...

Staciiaa

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sore knee

Did my week 2 run 2 tonight and made the big mistake of running around a forrest, ground horrible to run on and a few hills, my knee is very sore now, lesson...

Did my week 2 run 2 tonight and made the big mistake of running around a forrest...

Ddmcn1981

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Did the second run of week 6 today .. My legs are ok, but I seem to get very out of breathe towards the end and can’t get a breathing rhythm , and I can’t...

Did the second run of week 6 today .. My legs are ok, but I seem to get very out...

Leytonunfitrunner

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

Another good run tonight. I can’t believe the progress I’ve made, I was tired before I set off so some parts were tougher than my last run but I knew I could...

Another good run tonight. I can’t believe the progress I’ve made, I was tired b...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

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Knnee and Hip Pain

On week 3 c25k and I am suffering with knee and hip pains. not ran a lot before. Is this normal

On week 3 c25k and I am suffering with knee and hip pains. not ran a lot before...

RAH1

•4 years ago

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The joy of (week) six

‪#Couchto5K Week 6 Run 1. Slightly tougher than I thought it would be, but managed ok. Music choice today, a bit of Latin influence - Santana - Corazon...

‪#Couchto5K Week 6 Run 1. Slightly tougher than I thought it would be, but manag...

ExpatMorrisonian

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 R3 completed

Wow have stuck it this long and feeling good about it! Another evening run tonight, the sun was shining still but a bit windy - didn’t get a chance to get cold...

Wow have stuck it this long and feeling good about it! Another evening run tonig...

Mr_CouchPotato

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R2 ✅

Still not fluid with my running. I am enjoying the experience of running, covering more distance than just walking. Changed my route as the park is way to...

Still not fluid with my running. I am enjoying the experience of running, cover...

SandraY1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1

Completed, but god my calves are aching!! Is this normal? Will it stop hurting?? 😬

Completed, but god my calves are aching!! Is this normal? Will it stop hurting??...

SharsX

Graduate•4 years ago

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Taking my time, this time.

So I've been taking my time getting back into the running. Instead I've been walking 'with determination' for 1-2 hours daily for the last couple months....

So I've been taking my time getting back into the running. Instead I've been wa...

jaybro28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Run week 4

I have asthma & bad lung capacity so thought the couch to 5k would help me improve . I managed the first 5 min run ( just) but couldn’t finish the 2nd 5 min...

I have asthma & bad lung capacity so thought the couch to 5k would help me impro...

Lockdown5

Graduate•4 years ago

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One run left!

Good run today. Got splashed by some waves. I run on a walkway beside the sea. The photo is from a few days ago when the tide wasn’t in so far. One run left...

Good run today. Got splashed by some waves. I run on a walkway beside the sea. T...

Fiddler71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6

So bad at posting my progression but I have just finished the 25 minute run on Week 6! Can’t believe I’ve made it this far! I’m officially a runner and gosh it...

So bad at posting my progression but I have just finished the 25 minute run on W...

Abireid

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R2 Done

Had 2 rest days since doing W2R1, did r2 today. Loved it. I’ve been so nervous to run since injuring myself years ago. I’m so pleased to of got this far!...

Had 2 rest days since doing W2R1, did r2 today. Loved it. I’ve been so nervous...

Joeys86

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R3 Did it, but...

What a mess that last run was! Firstly I boob called my husband, yes, I run with my phone tucked in my bra! Somehow that paused the app, so I ended up doing...

What a mess that last run was! Firstly I boob called my husband, yes, I run wit...

1stTimeRunr

•4 years ago

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CT5K wk5 run 2

Buzzing 🐝

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 9 - excited!

This morning I did W9R1 so got my 30min run under my belt. I know it’s all about completing the run but I still feel so slow. I really would like to get to 5k...

This morning I did W9R1 so got my 30min run under my belt. I know it’s all about...

Fabat50

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 - run 1

Wow - that was hard! Managed first 3 and 5 minute runs but ran out of steam when Jo told me I had a minute left of the second 3 minutes and slowed to a walk -...

Wow - that was hard! Managed first 3 and 5 minute runs but ran out of steam when...

Vickel1

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Wk5r2 slow

Wk 5 - more than half way!!

5k in 30 mins!

Officially a runner ☺️

W8R1

Toning alongside the C25K

Week 6 R2

8km completed !

W4 R2 ... slow and steady... long live the shuffle jog

Start of week 4

Am I missing something?

1st of second week run complete

W9R2

Sore knee

Week 6 Run 2

Week 8 Run 1

Knnee and Hip Pain

The joy of (week) six

Week 4 R3 completed

W6 R2 ✅

W4R1

Taking my time, this time.

Run week 4

One run left!

Week 6

W2R2 Done

W4 R3 Did it, but...

CT5K wk5 run 2

Week 9 - excited!

Week 4 - run 1

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