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Week 7 Run 1

I managed 15 mins and then called it, after two weeks off I didn't think that was too bad for me, hopefully by the end of the week I will be back up to 25 😄...

I managed 15 mins and then called it, after two weeks off I didn't think that wa...

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed W9R3

Finished the last run this morning - never thought I’d get there but made it. Not quite at the 5K yet but that gives me something to aim for. 😊

Finished the last run this morning - never thought I’d get there but made it. No...

Cagsey1

•4 years ago

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I did it! Ran a 5k a week after finishing the programme :)

Last week I finished the 9 week programme running around 4.1km in 30 minutes. Tonight I decided to head out at 8pm since it was cooler and just kept running...

Last week I finished the 9 week programme running around 4.1km in 30 minutes. To...

Beccapeel

•4 years ago

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Week 6 keeps knocking me down :(

Feeling down in the dumps. Tried week 6 run 1 last week and completed it with bad leg pain and then had to have a rest week to recover. Ran it again on...

Feeling down in the dumps. Tried week 6 run 1 last week and completed it with ba...

kifkaf

•4 years ago

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WEEK 7 RUN 1 DONE! 😃

Wow can't believe I made it to week 7. My first run tonight as an official 'runner' and I feared the weight expectation might get the better of me! Didn't...

Wow can't believe I made it to week 7. My first run tonight as an official 'runn...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woohoo Week 2 Run 1

Woohoo.. On to week 2!! Really pleased with myself for completing W2 R1 tonight . I read on here earlier someone saying to think of it as 2 less runs than...

Woohoo.. On to week 2!! Really pleased with myself for completing W2 R1 tonight...

Needtoescapepo20

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 - last of the intervals!

Phew, another toasty one despite going at 9pm! It always takes me at least 5 mins to settle into a rhythm so I'm looking forward to no more intervals (dont...

Phew, another toasty one despite going at 9pm! It always takes me at least 5 min...

Tap_per

•4 years ago

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Week 1 aching legs

Week one R1 I’ve been saying for ages I’m going to start and finally committed this am, it was 9am and already warm outside, I’ve never run before and found...

Week one R1 I’ve been saying for ages I’m going to start and finally committed t...

Bmwbrat1

•4 years ago

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First freedom run after C25K completion

Hi Ran yesterday for 20 mins with no Laura / no strava and no music , simply for pleasure Did not go as well as when Laura was talking and music playing...

Hi Ran yesterday for 20 mins with no Laura / no strava and no music , simply fo...

Hideaway3

•4 years ago

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Tiggywinkle

Perk of running late at night is the wildlife spotting. 😍

Hidden

•4 years ago

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New to this

Active guy looking for good running routes to train

Garymk

•4 years ago

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My first attempt at Week 6!

Did Week 6 Run 1 today. People had said that this run is tough after the euphoria of ruining for 20 mins on run 5/3. I think they are right. I think I prefer...

Did Week 6 Run 1 today. People had said that this run is tough after the euphori...

Buzzybeeze

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Just finished last run of week 5, glad I waited till now to run, it would have been too hot earlier. I can’t believe I just run for 20 minutes 🤩🏃‍♂️

Just finished last run of week 5, glad I waited till now to run, it would have b...

Cheeky450

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R3

W6 R3 Done ✅ Apparently I’m officially a runner 🏃‍♀️ 😊 I used strava for the 1st time tonight. Still feeling it on the back of my calf’s not long into run....

W6 R3 Done ✅ Apparently I’m officially a runner 🏃‍♀️ 😊 I used strava for the...

Piper5k

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation week 1

Have done 5 consolidation runs since 22nd, not helped by a bout of food poisoning on Wednesday. The first couple were fine (and on consecutive days, a rare...

Have done 5 consolidation runs since 22nd, not helped by a bout of food poisonin...

WearsTheFoxHat

Graduate•4 years ago

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June 1st 5k Maintenance Run

So after a day of working at home, as per the last eight weeks, a bit of hallway wall paper stripping, a walk of the three old dogs then a run. That was hot...

So after a day of working at home, as per the last eight weeks, a bit of hallway...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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Upper front leg pain

About 4 weeks ago I had to stop running for a week because I had a hip/groin pain (genuinely not sure which). Resting did the trick and when I returned all was...

About 4 weeks ago I had to stop running for a week because I had a hip/groin pai...

clairelouiserunner

•4 years ago

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Starting week 4, any tips!?😄

I start week 4 on Wednesday and not looking forward to those 5 minute runs! Any tips or advice for week 4?☺️

I start week 4 on Wednesday and not looking forward to those 5 minute runs! Any ...

Ellaloux

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6r3

Evening run, actually rather pleasant. Back in school tomorrow and didn’t want to get there all hot and bothered on the first day. Forgot it was a 25min run...

Evening run, actually rather pleasant. Back in school tomorrow and didn’t want t...

HappyNoodle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5r1 done

Got out this evening to start wk5 - it was a tough one but I kept going and I was so proud of myself run 3 times for 5mins. I’m nervous about the 3 minute jump...

Got out this evening to start wk5 - it was a tough one but I kept going and I wa...

Movegroove

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6, R1 - damn!

They really weren’t kidding when they say it can catch you out. This was HARD which in part infuriated me. I felt really positive having completely the 20...

They really weren’t kidding when they say it can catch you out. This was HARD wh...

charswee

•4 years ago

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Consolidation help!

I completed the couch to 5k, around 4 weeks ago and have been running 3 times a week all 5k, once a week I run with a friend who is fitter and an established...

I completed the couch to 5k, around 4 weeks ago and have been running 3 times a ...

Run48

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Am totally buzzing, first evening run and was thinking it would be a nightmare as was afraid I would struggle with 3x5 mins but I loved it and just the thing...

Am totally buzzing, first evening run and was thinking it would be a nightmare a...

Runningscared42

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 - I actually quite enjoyed myself!

I was actually quite apprehensive about this one despite managing 25 minutes last week reasonably easily. Inspired by ExpatMorrisonian I created a playlist...

I was actually quite apprehensive about this one despite managing 25 minutes las...

Birdlady64

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk8R3 Done!

Well chuffed with myself tonight. Had to stop C25K 10 days ago after doing Wk8R2 in a lot of pain!! Been doing a bit of cycling to get keep myself active and...

Well chuffed with myself tonight. Had to stop C25K 10 days ago after doing Wk8R2...

DadP

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back to running

Hi all :) I've been off two weeks for my asthma, finished medication last week so feel ready to get back to it :) I stopped on week 7 run 1, any suggestions...

Hi all :) I've been off two weeks for my asthma, finished medication last week s...

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wow wk6 run 1

Wow that was hard, the first time I have done a evening run. After working from 7.30am to 6pm I came home and went straight out for my run and boy did i find...

Wow that was hard, the first time I have done a evening run. After working from ...

Lara1972

Graduate•4 years ago

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Anyone else started today?

I’m on day 1. Anyone else in the same boat? I really enjoyed it but why I chose the hottest day of the year I’m not sure! 😂😂

I’m on day 1. Anyone else in the same boat? I really enjoyed it but why I chose ...

Jules333111

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 done, but back to week 7...

My running buddy is ready to run again after bashing his toe up on the trampoline, so rather than finish C25K without him I’m going back to week 7 so we finish...

My running buddy is ready to run again after bashing his toe up on the trampolin...

Emcg51

•4 years ago

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Week 6 ✅

Week 6 completed yesterday I felt like Rocky Balboa punching the air when I finished. Am nervous about week 7 but I’ll give a go...... slowly 😃

Week 6 completed yesterday I felt like Rocky Balboa punching the air when I fini...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Week 7 Run 1

Completed W9R3

I did it! Ran a 5k a week after finishing the programme :)

Week 6 keeps knocking me down :(

WEEK 7 RUN 1 DONE! 😃

Woohoo Week 2 Run 1

Week 6 Run 2 - last of the intervals!

Week 1 aching legs

First freedom run after C25K completion

Tiggywinkle

New to this

My first attempt at Week 6!

Week 5 run 3

W6 R3

Consolidation week 1

June 1st 5k Maintenance Run

Upper front leg pain

Starting week 4, any tips!?😄

W6r3

Wk5r1 done

Week 6, R1 - damn!

Consolidation help!

Week 5 Run 1

Week 7 Run 1 - I actually quite enjoyed myself!

Wk8R3 Done!

Back to running

Wow wk6 run 1

Anyone else started today?

Week 9 run 2 done, but back to week 7...

Week 6 ✅

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