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1st run after knee injury

1st run in over 5 weeks after my knee injury. It was all going well......then the other knee went-so frustrating. I’ve been doing all the right things knee...

1st run in over 5 weeks after my knee injury. It was all going well......then th...

Getfitok

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K Second Time Around - Week 14 - Calling Retro Runners

Starting Week 14 of C25K, I’m keeping tally of the weeks I am running, to keep me going. Didn’t quite manage the 5k today though only 4km, but heat is a...

Starting Week 14 of C25K, I’m keeping tally of the weeks I am running, to keep m...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 - at last, I've done it

I lost my mojo a bit this week after doing a good Week 8 run 3. I should have done this run on Friday or Saturday but after some socialising and not-so-healthy...

I lost my mojo a bit this week after doing a good Week 8 run 3. I should have do...

Newbie59

Graduate•4 years ago

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What’s next??

So my next run is W8R3. Since week 5 I have been running double distance as I felt I had it in me and I’ve managed to keep it up. I’m running away from the...

So my next run is W8R3. Since week 5 I have been running double distance as I fe...

Rosamanic

•4 years ago

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Knee swelling

I graduated 25 days ago and have been running 30 mins every other day, slowly getting faster. But my right knee is football sized when I finish. I now wear a...

I graduated 25 days ago and have been running 30 mins every other day, slowly ge...

Flatfendweller

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation Day! WK9 Run 3 ✅

The day has finally come and I’ve done it! What a journey! I pushed myself today because I really want to run the full 5K and hadn’t quite managed it in 30...

The day has finally come and I’ve done it! What a journey! I pushed myself today...

Bex2520

Graduate•4 years ago

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I finally completed the C25K program!

After years of trying to complete this programme on and off, I finally graduated from the program and I amazed myself by running for 30 minutes!! I know it's...

After years of trying to complete this programme on and off, I finally graduate...

sjones1997

•4 years ago

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🥵 my mojo wants to hide in the fridge 🥶

After discovering my missing mojo hiding behind the sofa 🛋 on Saturday night, I thought I had better give it another outing again today before the weather got...

After discovering my missing mojo hiding behind the sofa 🛋 on Saturday night, I...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Penultimate run W9R2 - got serious

Actually wore a cap and cropped vest. I looked like a proper runner! Nearly done and feel proud 🏃🏻‍♀️😊

Actually wore a cap and cropped vest. I looked like a proper runner! Nearly done...

Cath075

Graduate•4 years ago

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A little backwards

After feeling deflated at not being able to complete W6R3 I didn’t run for nearly a week!! Finally I got out of bed at a good time this morning and went back...

After feeling deflated at not being able to complete W6R3 I didn’t run for nearl...

Emski78

•4 years ago

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Graduation day blip

Would be graduation day run today but had to stop for a minute so suppose it doesn't count. It was very warm even though it was 0900 and a strong breeze which...

Would be graduation day run today but had to stop for a minute so suppose it doe...

Mole12n

Graduate•4 years ago

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Trainers, squishy, sizing

Final run tomorrow and have been running in Sportiva trail shoes which are fantastic in the mud but quite jarring everywhere else. Have promised myself a comfy...

Final run tomorrow and have been running in Sportiva trail shoes which are fanta...

WineVeevil

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R1 done

Went out bright and breezy this morning. It’s definitely better to run before it gets hot hot hot. Why is it, on rest days you can’t wait to get out for the...

Went out bright and breezy this morning. It’s definitely better to run before it...

Issywhizz

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1

Wasn’t feeling very enthusiastic about my first run of Week 4 but did it and feeling good about it. 😊

Wasn’t feeling very enthusiastic about my first run of Week 4 but did it and fee...

Islandmacmum

Graduate•4 years ago

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Gruelling.... week 6 run 3

So yesterday I completed run 3 of week 6 and I have to say, it was by FAR the most unenjoyable run for me on the plan so far! 😭😭 I did get through it......

So yesterday I completed run 3 of week 6 and I have to say, it was by FAR the mo...

Jamicharla

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9r2 🐌in the ☀️🔥so puffing billy really

Decided to get out early to avoid the heat !! It was still to hot for me. !! Think I’m a cold rainy day kind of girl. My husband decided to come to, I think...

Decided to get out early to avoid the heat !! It was still to hot for me. !! Thi...

Delgirl82

•4 years ago

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W5R1 keep going!

W5R1 Time goes quickly. I cant believe I'm on week 5 already. It is still hard,for me it progresses fairly quickly. This week especially! But I suppose no...

W5R1 Time goes quickly. I cant believe I'm on week 5 already. It is still hard,f...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 7 is on the horizon. Hell yeah!

(Terrible at remembering to post, sorry!) We completed week 6 on Sunday and our next run will be tomorrow. I’m excited! I am finding I prefer the longer runs...

(Terrible at remembering to post, sorry!) We completed week 6 on Sunday and our ...

ReservoirJogs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feeling great !

Just completed C25K:) Feels absolutely amazing that I can run for 5k no stop

Krazycatlady

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week8 (sort of) Run2

Slowing things down and having two days rest between runs to keep my knee happy. I don’t want to spoil how this programme makes me feel. Got fixated about...

Slowing things down and having two days rest between runs to keep my knee happy....

Joggingbottom

Graduate•4 years ago

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Any tips on how to set a pace for the longer runs?

I got through W7R2 this morning and I feel absolutely shattered, which I didn't after W6R1 or W7R1. I'm guessing there are other factors at play but I think I...

I got through W7R2 this morning and I feel absolutely shattered, which I didn't ...

iic25kii

Graduate•4 years ago

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The end is in sight...

Well when I started this journey, not long into lockdown, the thought of running for a minute or two filled me with dread, being overweight and unfit. It’s not...

Well when I started this journey, not long into lockdown, the thought of running...

NewRunner1979

•4 years ago

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C25K completed it mate

Absolutely over the moon That I have completed C25K! Never in my life did i think the girl that used to take an hour at school to run the 1500 ! Would be...

Absolutely over the moon That I have completed C25K! Never in my life did i th...

Krazycatlady

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K completed!

Hello I have graduated can I please have my badge? Thanks

Miche11eG

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Got my run done early today, as it’s going to be very hot later, and there’s no way I could run in 28 degree heat 🥵! I’ve never run early before, as I’m not...

Got my run done early today, as it’s going to be very hot later, and there’s no ...

Buzzybeeze

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 ✅ 😮

That's week 8 under my belt 💪Compared to run 1 last week and run2 on sunday I definitely felt like I had some energy left to do that last couple of mins...

That's week 8 under my belt 💪Compared to run 1 last week and run2 on sunday I d...

Tap_per

•4 years ago

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Need to wake earlier!!

Oh my it’s so so hot today 🥵! Need to get going earlier. New route today as now at the new forest 🌳Not sure if I am pleased with this run as I did not reach...

Oh my it’s so so hot today 🥵! Need to get going earlier. New route today as now...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

✅ made up I’ve got this far. I think week 5 might be the one that breaks me though 🙃

✅ made up I’ve got this far. I think week 5 might be the one that breaks me thou...

Scirish

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R1...

Morning all, So I went off for W6R1 this morning, feeling quite excited following the high after completing the fabled W5R3 on Sunday, but found this morning...

Morning all, So I went off for W6R1 this morning, feeling quite excited followi...

AB06

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7 done!

Can’t believe Iv completed W7! 👍 as much as I love the sun! And having a mini heatwave! I struggle so much! If it wasn’t for my cap and cooling towel, I’d on...

Can’t believe Iv completed W7! 👍 as much as I love the sun! And having a mini h...

Chewy73

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

1st run after knee injury

C25K Second Time Around - Week 14 - Calling Retro Runners

Week 9 Run 1 - at last, I've done it

What’s next??

Knee swelling

Graduation Day! WK9 Run 3 ✅

I finally completed the C25K program!

🥵 my mojo wants to hide in the fridge 🥶

Penultimate run W9R2 - got serious

A little backwards

Graduation day blip

Trainers, squishy, sizing

W9 R1 done

W4R1

Gruelling.... week 6 run 3

W9r2 🐌in the ☀️🔥so puffing billy really

W5R1 keep going!

Week 7 is on the horizon. Hell yeah!

Feeling great !

Week8 (sort of) Run2

Any tips on how to set a pace for the longer runs?

The end is in sight...

C25K completed it mate

C25K completed!

Week 9 Run 2

Week 8 ✅ 😮

Need to wake earlier!!

Week 4 Run 1

W6R1...

W7 done!

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