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W5 R3

I’m feeling a little disappointed to be honest - I ran for 16 minutes and had such a pain in my stomach that I stopped to walk for a minute, then went back to...

I’m feeling a little disappointed to be honest - I ran for 16 minutes and had su...

AFoodEnthusiast

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just a super inspirational story for you

Just finished week 6 with my first 25 minute run. This program has been absolutely amazing I honestly can’t believe how far I’ve come. The first 2 weeks I ran...

Just finished week 6 with my first 25 minute run. This program has been absolute...

noandnothanks

•4 years ago

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W4R1 did it!

Almost looked like it wouldn't happen, between freezing rain and hail here in London, but suddenly the clouds cleared and I went for it. Having had two rest...

Almost looked like it wouldn't happen, between freezing rain and hail here in Lo...

Bloomsbury22

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie to the community

Well here goes my 1st post in this inspiring community. Like quite a few people during lockdown I have taken to the challenge of C25k. I did actually start in...

Well here goes my 1st post in this inspiring community. Like quite a few people ...

Terrysallgold

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R3 complete

Took me half an hour of dithering to leave the house and two mins later it’s bucketing down with hailstones too. I’ll do it later crossed my mind NO YOU WILL...

Took me half an hour of dithering to leave the house and two mins later it’s buc...

HappyNoodle

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R2 difficult conditions today

We've had a lot of rain in the last couple of days, which made today's run a bit more tricky. The tracks that I run on had lots of puddles, mud and slippery...

We've had a lot of rain in the last couple of days, which made today's run a bit...

jcflash

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Another enjoyable run! It’s not bad this running lark! Even the moody 14 yr old is.....dare I say it! Enjoying running, too! 💪

Another enjoyable run! It’s not bad this running lark! Even the moody 14 yr old ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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yes

Just done wk 6 run 3 25mins run in shock that I managed but worth it totally buzzing 👌

Just done wk 6 run 3 25mins run in shock that I managed but worth it totally bu...

Gwynnie76

Graduate•4 years ago

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My Journey Begins

Week 3 Run 3. Feeling great! Roll on next week. #C25K ♥️🏃‍♀️

Moonchild1_

•4 years ago

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Week6 Run3 - running with the forum 😍

Feels like such a milestone. 25 minutes of slow steady running. I do have a speed gremlin that says in my ear go faster, you’re hardly running and you’re...

Feels like such a milestone. 25 minutes of slow steady running. I do have a s...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 completed!

Really struggled today. Had to take the dog with me again, although he was much better behaved than last time! I went back to using my footpath as we now...

Really struggled today. Had to take the dog with me again, although he was much...

Michrun

•4 years ago

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Still at it!

Well my wife and I have just finished run 3 of week 3 so one third of the way through! Starting to enjoy and look forward to our runs now and although no real...

Well my wife and I have just finished run 3 of week 3 so one third of the way th...

Big-kid

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R3 should I move on

Well week 2 done but still cannot day I’m even jogging. I just walk really fast and find that a nightmare. My calves still scream I’ve done loads of calf...

Well week 2 done but still cannot day I’m even jogging. I just walk really fast ...

Delgirl82

•4 years ago

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Consolidated run W6R1

Has anyone else felt great after the 20 minutes run on W5R3, but really struggled to complete this run? My body feels like jelly! Is there any explanation, or...

Has anyone else felt great after the 20 minutes run on W5R3, but really struggle...

Wonderdust

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 final 5 mins

Hi all I’m struggling at the end on my runs in week 5 run 1. Any tips on getting through the last 5 mins. My body shuts down as soon as I hear “your half way...

Hi all I’m struggling at the end on my runs in week 5 run 1. Any tips on getting...

CFC71

•4 years ago

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W4R2 - rookie mistake!

Started today’s run too quickly meaning I shot myself in the foot a bit - had to slow right down to compensate in my next few runs! Although I made it...

Started today’s run too quickly meaning I shot myself in the foot a bit - had to...

Bumblebee26

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running in hail???

Ugh, had actually been really psyched up to move on to W4R1, having really surprised myself with getting through W3. I went for my first run in the rain the...

Ugh, had actually been really psyched up to move on to W4R1, having really surpr...

Bloomsbury22

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 completed

It seemed a long hard run today and i felt really sluggish. Thought I was running slower than usual but my app says differently so am pleased I kept up the...

It seemed a long hard run today and i felt really sluggish. Thought I was runnin...

PP77

Graduate•4 years ago

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Treadmill

Is ok to run on treadmill instead of outside

Marypoppins1999

•4 years ago

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W5R3 blasted

Just finished my first 20 minute run and even though I was overtaken by a runner with a pushchair I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to speeding up my pacing...

Just finished my first 20 minute run and even though I was overtaken by a runner...

amaclennan

•4 years ago

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Day 48 lockdown

At last a little good news 😊 I will be out this weekend and keep you posted The details for our walks from Saturday 2 May have now been announced with the...

At last a little good news 😊 I will be out this weekend and keep you posted T...

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•4 years ago

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C5k

Started couch to 5k on week 6 didn’t think I could run for 25 mins and not get out of breath, but I am having trouble with painful calves that’s what is...

Started couch to 5k on week 6 didn’t think I could run for 25 mins and not get o...

Marypoppins1999

•4 years ago

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Week 5 cracked!!

Yay! I did wk5 r3 today - in the rain, hail and with a strong headwind! And I enjoyed it! I can't believe that 5 wks ago I struggled running 60 secs!

Yay! I did wk5 r3 today - in the rain, hail and with a strong headwind! And I ...

Diamondshoes

Graduate•4 years ago

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Under the weather!

Felt a little unwell..but thought let me push myself and see what I'm made of... WK4R1,and so glad I decided to do it.once the warm up was done and the PT says...

Felt a little unwell..but thought let me push myself and see what I'm made of......

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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That's it, I'm done

Finished! Completed the Graduation run this morning. I wanted to crack the 5k distance without including the walking warm up on this run, managed to run 5.4k...

Finished! Completed the Graduation run this morning. I wanted to crack the 5k di...

Perry-Formis

•4 years ago

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Week 5 completed

I can’t believe that I ran for 20 minutes! No stopping and feel amazing that I’ve done that. My coach is Sarah Millican and love the way she tells you just...

I can’t believe that I ran for 20 minutes! No stopping and feel amazing that I’v...

Flamingo321

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K week 4 ✅

OMG I actually cannot believe this Wk 4 completed I am sooooo chuffed with myself. Haven’t gotten this far before but then didn’t join here until this time....

OMG I actually cannot believe this Wk 4 completed I am sooooo chuffed with myse...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 4 complete!

So buzzing I've completed Week 4 though my routes are quite hilly so think I'm making it a little harder for myself. Weirdly the first two runs feel good...

So buzzing I've completed Week 4 though my routes are quite hilly so think I'm m...

Steeps93

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5, run 2. What’s the best way to approach run 3?

So I finished the second run of week 5. Two 8 minute runs (although knackering) didn’t seem too bad. I’m trying to approach the idea of run 3 (20 minutes...

So I finished the second run of week 5. Two 8 minute runs (although knackering) ...

Kayleicia

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Wowzers that was a tough one. It was alot more difficult than i thought. I was thinking with the 3 min walk in the middle would make it easier but the last 10...

Wowzers that was a tough one. It was alot more difficult than i thought. I was ...

Natedog1805

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

W5 R3

Just a super inspirational story for you

W4R1 did it!

Newbie to the community

W1R3 complete

W5R2 difficult conditions today

Week 5 Run 1

yes

My Journey Begins

Week6 Run3 - running with the forum 😍

Week 5 completed!

Still at it!

W2R3 should I move on

Consolidated run W6R1

Week 5 final 5 mins

W4R2 - rookie mistake!

Running in hail???

Week 6 completed

Treadmill

W5R3 blasted

Day 48 lockdown

C5k

Week 5 cracked!!

Under the weather!

That's it, I'm done

Week 5 completed

C25K week 4 ✅

Week 4 complete!

Week 5, run 2. What’s the best way to approach run 3?

Week 6 Run 2

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