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Finished Wk 8 on a high 😁

Now that we are allowed to travel a little for exercise I decided to do my 3rd run of Wk 8 on a relatively flat coastal path compared to my no flat anywhere...

Now that we are allowed to travel a little for exercise I decided to do my 3rd r...

Daisy-runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Stuck in a week 7 rut

I’ve managed to get to the third run of week 7 but after struggling with ongoing pain on the top of my left foot and left knee, I haven’t been able to run the...

I’ve managed to get to the third run of week 7 but after struggling with ongoing...

mayattacksfat

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK11 R1

So into my second week since graduating! Just run my furthest distance and best pace. I was pushing myself a bit too hard though I think I need to stop trying...

So into my second week since graduating! Just run my furthest distance and best ...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 run 3 🤔

Hi all! Just completed week 4 and feel great. I’ve had a sneak peek at what is waiting for me in week 5. How do you run for 20 minutes?

Hi all! Just completed week 4 and feel great. I’ve had a sneak peek at what is w...

Crossruncrazy

•4 years ago

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What happens next?

I’ve just finished week 8 and wonder what other members do now?? What frequency, length of runs , how do you time yourself? and know how far you’ve got? I’m...

I’ve just finished week 8 and wonder what other members do now?? What frequency,...

Amberessence

Graduate•4 years ago

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Happy Monday’s

Following on from Saturday’s post (had a really bad W7 R3)..... So, I was going to repeat the run that I didn’t quite finish but I went back to my usual...

Following on from Saturday’s post (had a really bad W7 R3)..... So, I was goin...

MN4babes

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 - and I’ve encountered some problems

I completed week 8 last week and felt fine. However for the last two days I’ve had a fluttery anxious feeling in my chest, and when I’m just sitting resting my...

I completed week 8 last week and felt fine. However for the last two days I’ve h...

Michrun

•4 years ago

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First post, but I’m just about to start week 9!

I tried C25K a few years ago and gave up at week 3, had convinced myself running just wasn’t for me. I was going to the gym 5 times a week until lockdown so...

I tried C25K a few years ago and gave up at week 3, had convinced myself running...

Redgrave

Graduate•4 years ago

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Recovery progressing

Got my bike🚲 out this morning, felt bit nervous at first going out on my bike alone never done that before 😂... Silly me, i actually enjoyed it. Stuck to my...

Got my bike🚲 out this morning, felt bit nervous at first going out on my bike a...

Shar71

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R2 Done 🤪Milestone next🥺🥵

Well pleased to have done it! Knee twinge on my cool down walk but have to say I am now starting to enjoy my runs🐌🐢(I use the term VERY loosely 🤣)Now...

Well pleased to have done it! Knee twinge on my cool down walk but have to say I...

SaltdeanSizzler

•4 years ago

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Dropped one run

Week 9 day1 had to happen ,up early to start wk9 10mins in and was feeling thirsty 20mins had to stop ,first run not completed, however as every one says we...

Week 9 day1 had to happen ,up early to start wk9 10mins in and was feeling thir...

Martin1956

Graduate•4 years ago

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I actually enjoyed Run 1 Week 5!

For the first time I was able to add a semi-smiley face to the feedback at the end of my run. I am grateful to those who shared the Japanese slow jogging video...

For the first time I was able to add a semi-smiley face to the feedback at the e...

JulieHills

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K completed!

Last run completed at 8.20am today! Not the quickest time I’ve achieved but it was very warm. I have thoroughly enjoyed the program and I will definitely keep...

Last run completed at 8.20am today! Not the quickest time I’ve achieved but it w...

PurpleCat87

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9, run 1 felt great but felt sick and dizzy for a while afterwards

As the title says really, I managed the run ok...in fact, I really enjoyed it for the most part. However, after the cool down walk I felt a bit dizzy and sick....

As the title says really, I managed the run ok...in fact, I really enjoyed it fo...

NickiCS

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4run1: Head vs legs

..... and the legs won! The last minute was challenging, legs saying “stop” but actually kept going. I am so delighted to have done this, now running more than...

..... and the legs won! The last minute was challenging, legs saying “stop” but ...

HennieR62

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6r1 can’t quite believe I did it ✅🐌🐌pace !

Well here I am having successfully done the first run of week 6. It was ok !!! I found myself actually surprised when jo said you’ve done 2.5 mins it felt like...

Well here I am having successfully done the first run of week 6. It was ok !!! I...

Delgirl82

•4 years ago

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Calf and knee issues

Hello All, I am feeling my age (74), tried compression socks but have had to rest due to tightening of calves and overall fatigue. Have considered quitting...

Hello All, I am feeling my age (74), tried compression socks but have had to re...

1981london

•4 years ago

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Week7 R1

Hi Guys, I feel abit deflated because although I managed to run the 25 minutes I was going so slowly, I’m not sure it counts as running🤷🏼‍♀️ I was going...

Hi Guys, I feel abit deflated because although I managed to run the 25 minutes I...

louxxxx

•4 years ago

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4th Consolidation run

I went out early to beat the heat. I was feeling good and decided to run a different route without Michael and just my music and a timer. After 30 mins was...

I went out early to beat the heat. I was feeling good and decided to run a diffe...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•4 years ago

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I think this is too hard for me!

So I did Week 1 Run 2, this Morning and I just don't think I can do it anymore. I am literally killing myself trying to finish each set of runs, I am...

So I did Week 1 Run 2, this Morning and I just don't think I can do it anymore. ...

Panda2203

•4 years ago

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Wk9 R1 ✅

Completed wk9 r1 this morning and wept when Jo said “well done you’ve run for 30 mins!” 9 weeks ago I knew I wanted to do this but didn’t quite believe I...

Completed wk9 r1 this morning and wept when Jo said “well done you’ve run for 30...

BonniesRest

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st Consolidation run...hard work

So I have just completed my 1st Run post graduation. I knew I’d struggle without Laura in my ear giving me countdowns. But I found that using the under armour...

So I have just completed my 1st Run post graduation. I knew I’d struggle without...

Rosieg87

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

We had the family bike ride yesterday, 6.3 miles over a mix of road, gravel paths, fields, etc. I'm lucky I've managed to avoid any saddle issues, unlike Mrs...

We had the family bike ride yesterday, 6.3 miles over a mix of road, gravel path...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it 🥳

I never thought I would complete this. Now to increase my speed a little and then maybe 10K

I never thought I would complete this. Now to increase my speed a little and the...

Gtaylor9681

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 - made it so far 🌟

Hey I got through this run having given myself an extra day off - couldn’t get up earlier enough yesterday - so was up and out by 6.30 - beautiful morning to...

Hey I got through this run having given myself an extra day off - couldn’t get u...

Dreambird

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R1 failed to finish

Hi struggled with W7R1 I couldn't finish and feel like I have twisted my knee. I have gone back to W6R1 and have just about completed that; I am still...

Hi struggled with W7R1 I couldn't finish and feel like I have twisted my knee. I...

Thai_Keith

•4 years ago

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W8R1 First injury

Been a little quiet these past few weeks, but have kept going and complected W7 over a week ago. Went out Sunday to start W8 and did the usual pre warm-up,...

Been a little quiet these past few weeks, but have kept going and complected W7...

Poca

•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 Done

This morning I did run 2 of week 3, the hardest bit was the final run but I managed to keep going, luckily the very last bit is down the same hill I have to...

This morning I did run 2 of week 3, the hardest bit was the final run but I mana...

Overweightandunfit

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7 R1,2&3 I struggled!!

I finished week 7 yesterday and I was so disappointed that I found it so hard! So now I’m dreading tomorrow’s 28 minute run. I s’pose I thought it wld just be...

I finished week 7 yesterday and I was so disappointed that I found it so hard! S...

KatieLGettins

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woop woop W5R3

I did it. I can't believe I did it. Admittedly the snails were overtaking me, but to think back to w1r1 which I had a couple of goes at as I couldn't run for...

I did it. I can't believe I did it. Admittedly the snails were overtaking me, ...

olderrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Finished Wk 8 on a high 😁

Stuck in a week 7 rut

WK11 R1

W5 run 3 🤔

What happens next?

Happy Monday’s

Week 9 - and I’ve encountered some problems

First post, but I’m just about to start week 9!

Recovery progressing

W5R2 Done 🤪Milestone next🥺🥵

Dropped one run

I actually enjoyed Run 1 Week 5!

C25K completed!

Week 9, run 1 felt great but felt sick and dizzy for a while afterwards

W4run1: Head vs legs

W6r1 can’t quite believe I did it ✅🐌🐌pace !

Calf and knee issues

Week7 R1

4th Consolidation run

I think this is too hard for me!

Wk9 R1 ✅

1st Consolidation run...hard work

Week 2 Run 1

I did it 🥳

Week 6 run 1 - made it so far 🌟

W7R1 failed to finish

W8R1 First injury

Week 3 Run 2 Done

W7 R1,2&3 I struggled!!

Woop woop W5R3

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