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Post graduate

Into my 2nd week since graduation, still running, using the C25k+ downloads. They really take it up a notch. Tried stamina this morning and loved it. I'd...

Into my 2nd week since graduation, still running, using the C25k+ downloads. Th...

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 run 3 done

What a very hot and sweaty run 3 of wk 9. So pleased and proud of myself for completing this programme and the support and encouragement on here is brilliant....

What a very hot and sweaty run 3 of wk 9. So pleased and proud of myself for com...

Lara1972

Graduate•4 years ago

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Rain :(

As if it absolutely started down pouring with rain as well as thunder as I was about to leave for a run! So annoying, will have to leave it till later 🤬🤬

As if it absolutely started down pouring with rain as well as thunder as I was a...

packersruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 done!!!

We did it! My husband and I just completed the program. Thanks so much for all of the ideas, support, and good wishes. Now, onto consolidation. 🎉🎉

We did it! My husband and I just completed the program. Thanks so much for all o...

2bon

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 and feeling good

Half way through C25K! I must be having a good week - I want to keep running longer and further. But I’m sticking to the programme as it would be so...

Half way through C25K! I must be having a good week - I want to keep running lon...

Kiwi_Fi

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 Done!

Completed W5R3 this morning, with no issues. Running at sunrise on a beautiful winter morning here in the tropics...a chilly 13degrees Celsius. The hip flexors...

Completed W5R3 this morning, with no issues. Running at sunrise on a beautiful w...

Bontobpat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 4 🍀💖🍀

Went for my 4th consolidation run tonight at 9.30. Felt good throughout and picked up pace for final 15 minutes (a first for me 👏, did 4.98km in 30 minutes,...

Went for my 4th consolidation run tonight at 9.30. Felt good throughout and pick...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

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YAY!

Myself and my two daughters (8&10y) have completed the programme today. Feeling v chuffed with ourselves! Would love to give them something to commemorate our...

Myself and my two daughters (8&10y) have completed the programme today. Feeling ...

SUNSHINEBAND

•4 years ago

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YAY!!

My 2 girls (8 & 10y) completed the C25K today - feeling super proud! I would love to be able to give them some sort of badge/certificate. How can I do that?

My 2 girls (8 & 10y) completed the C25K today - feeling super proud! I would lov...

SUNSHINEBAND

•4 years ago

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I need to actually leave the house to run...

Reading here. It's cooled down a bit and I imagine it's nice outside. I just always find it hard to get up and go. Anyways, writing this here to hopefully push...

Reading here. It's cooled down a bit and I imagine it's nice outside. I just alw...

Dolphin-Girl

•4 years ago

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Extreme Heat!!!!

Was supposed to run yesterday evening but temperatures reached 30 degrees, so thought maybe tonight. But it’s still too hot. Do any of you beginners run in...

Was supposed to run yesterday evening but temperatures reached 30 degrees, so t...

J111eth

•4 years ago

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Week 5 - Run 2

Completed this tonight at 8pm so that it was a little cooler. Went slow and steady as usual, for me this is around 9.3/km. I was confident that I could...

Completed this tonight at 8pm so that it was a little cooler. Went slow and stea...

Runner_P

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2r2

Decided to run late, legs felt good but struggled with a stitch half way through.

Decided to run late, legs felt good but struggled with a stitch half way through...

Piperdog

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Never thought I’d get this far

Until doing couch 2 5k I’d never ran in my life. Saw my husband achieve so much through doing it and watched how his self esteem has improved and how he is...

Until doing couch 2 5k I’d never ran in my life. Saw my husband achieve so much ...

Biggirlsmall

•4 years ago

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Hyperhydrosis and jogging

Does anyone else suffer from hyperhidrosis and if they do how do they cope with it whilst jogging. I'm not sure i'll get any responses to this post but...

Does anyone else suffer from hyperhidrosis and if they do how do they cope with...

Sandtheplodder

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run!

So im starting wk 1 run 1 2moro! Nervous n also excited as i used to run many years ago! I'd love to get my fitness back to how it was x

So im starting wk 1 run 1 2moro! Nervous n also excited as i used to run many ye...

Firsttimerunner84

•4 years ago

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Wk8 R1 & 2

Week 8, I can’t almost believe that I’m here! After run 1 which was a bad run, however after reading all post on here, you get them and I have taken great...

Week 8, I can’t almost believe that I’m here! After run 1 which was a bad run, ...

Natsuwa

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3

I did it completed c25k, I never thought I’d be writing this post 9 weeks ago, I can’t believe I can run for 30 minutes

I did it completed c25k, I never thought I’d be writing this post 9 weeks ago, I...

Cheeky450

Graduate•4 years ago

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“Shin splints”?

Hi Just finished W2 R3 and my shin muscle or muscle next to shin is painful especially on the left, I liked it up and it seems it’s “shin splints’ anything I...

Hi Just finished W2 R3 and my shin muscle or muscle next to shin is painful espe...

Tracytrace

•4 years ago

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Elated

I can’t believe it, but I’ve done it! I started C25K last year never really thinking I would get to the end. I surprised myself as it didn’t take long for me...

I can’t believe it, but I’ve done it! I started C25K last year never really thi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Looking forward to wk9 run 3

So tomorrow is the day that I didnt think I would ever get to as I havent ran since I was at school. Roll on tomorrow morning 🏃‍♀️

So tomorrow is the day that I didnt think I would ever get to as I havent ran si...

Lara1972

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finito

I’ve only gone and done it 🥵😁

Renee109

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 done! The future looks bright :)

Well I did it. Finished C25K. Hard to believe, the time has passed so quickly! I turned 56 last week, and the last time I ran for 30 minutes straight I think...

Well I did it. Finished C25K. Hard to believe, the time has passed so quickly! ...

Catwise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Playlists/Headspace

Got the final run of wk8 tomorrow and thinking of changing my playlist. Up until now I have played music but think I need to take my mind of the run to avoid...

Got the final run of wk8 tomorrow and thinking of changing my playlist. Up unti...

NicR115

Graduate•4 years ago

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Aim -10kg

Hello Everyone, I’ve started with the goal of fitness and loosing 10kg+. To stay motivated through injury and distractions. Start date 01/07/20 Male, 59,...

Hello Everyone, I’ve started with the goal of fitness and loosing 10kg+. To st...

Devon59

•4 years ago

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Running in the heat 😅

Hi all! It's hot today!!! Here is a link to Oldfloss' post about the dehydrating effects of running in the heat and what to do about it:...

Hi all! It's hot today!!! Here is a link to Oldfloss' post about the dehydrati...

roseabi

•4 years ago

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W4 complete!

Was a hot one today but went out earliyish and got it done. Really enjoying it and even starting to dislike some of the walking parts. Feels like it breaks my...

Was a hot one today but went out earliyish and got it done. Really enjoying it a...

Baggaz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation has begun

Having waited for my knee/hamstring to calm down after graduating on Saturday, I felt well rested and ready to go again yesterday. As it was so hot though, I...

Having waited for my knee/hamstring to calm down after graduating on Saturday, I...

JeanneMary

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4

Managed my second run of Week 4 today. Psychologically, I find run 2 the most challenging each week. Run 1 feels exciting as it’s new and Run 3 is great...

Managed my second run of Week 4 today. Psychologically, I find run 2 the most c...

Islandmacmum

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6r2

Up and out at 6.30 this morning for a run before it gets too hot 🔥 who have we become lol would never have considered it 6 weeks ago. Went out wanting to get...

Up and out at 6.30 this morning for a run before it gets too hot 🔥 who have we ...

Tipee

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Post graduate

W9 run 3 done

Rain :(

Week 9 done!!!

Week 5 and feeling good

W5R3 Done!

Consolidation run 4 🍀💖🍀

YAY!

YAY!!

I need to actually leave the house to run...

Extreme Heat!!!!

Week 5 - Run 2

W2r2

Never thought I’d get this far

Hyperhydrosis and jogging

First run!

Wk8 R1 & 2

Week 9 run 3

“Shin splints”?

Elated

Looking forward to wk9 run 3

Finito

W9R3 done! The future looks bright :)

Playlists/Headspace

Aim -10kg

Running in the heat 😅

W4 complete!

Consolidation has begun

Week 4

Wk6r2

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