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Couch to 5K

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Newbie

Hi there, I am a new runner finally realising that I really need to be getting fitter now I’m nearing 50 and have health issues. I was always put off previous...

Hi there, I am a new runner finally realising that I really need to be getting ...

Knobblyknee

•4 years ago

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Wk 8 R1

22 down, 5 to go. I know my route is about 5k in total, but I don’t botherwith checking my distance, so no idea of pace etc per run.New routes, new views new...

22 down, 5 to go. I know my route is about 5k in total, but I don’t botherwith c...

Flatfootpacemaker

Graduate•4 years ago

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Weekly virtual 5k

My 5th 5k done - still at the 43 mins but it’s still done! Sociable run today as a friend joined me. My enthusiasm is helping her to get out there and run...

My 5th 5k done - still at the 43 mins but it’s still done! Sociable run today ...

Magentabob

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 done.

I am really chuffed to have stuck with the programme through week 1. (I’m a classic giver upper) great to hear everyone’s inspiring stories, keep it up...

I am really chuffed to have stuck with the programme through week 1. (I’m a clas...

24790162

•4 years ago

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Repeating a run after a break

I was doing well on the programme and reached the end of week 4, ready to start week 5, running consistently every other day. But I then was ill and I have had...

I was doing well on the programme and reached the end of week 4, ready to start ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Wk6 run2 help!

Just failed wk6 r2 for the 3rd time - seriously I don’t get it every time I stop at the same time, 4 minutes before the end. Even changed my route so I...

Just failed wk6 r2 for the 3rd time - seriously I don’t get it every time I stop...

Charly01

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

Mixed emotions about this run. After run 2 being quite difficult I worried this would be too much for me. On my warm up walk I actually spoke aloud to myself...

Mixed emotions about this run. After run 2 being quite difficult I worried this ...

Feltip

Graduate•4 years ago

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First post grad run

After 3 days off, I set out for my first post grad run this morning. I didn't have a clear plan until I started, but felt OK so the plan evolved into trying to...

After 3 days off, I set out for my first post grad run this morning. I didn't ha...

Scout37

Graduate•4 years ago

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Find yourself inspired - FYI group on Facebook

I created a Facebook page: Find yourself inspired - FYI group. I want to share my journey and experience with people who are looking for inspiration! I do it...

I created a Facebook page: Find yourself inspired - FYI group. I want to share m...

Tori_Luca

•4 years ago

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Feeling positive

I first started c25k 8 weeks ago, but had to give up in wk3 as my knee hurt so much. After 5 weeks rest and starting the Strength & Flex exercises, I have...

I first started c25k 8 weeks ago, but had to give up in wk3 as my knee hurt so m...

Rising60

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feeling Better!

Thankfully I'm feeling so much better today, had a rough day yesterday, 2nd rest day, going for a walk in the canal to get some fresh air! W1R2 Repeat...

Thankfully I'm feeling so much better today, had a rough day yesterday, 2nd rest...

Little_lizzie

•4 years ago

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WK5R3

Completed this morning...never run this long...ever. Looking forward to complete the course. I know I'm a slow "runner". I did manage to measure the distance...

Completed this morning...never run this long...ever. Looking forward to complete...

Antonio_the_Aussie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Watch Help Please

So that’s week 7 complete and I’m on track to compete the programme before my birthday. I am looking to get a new smartwatch and had been looking at iPhone 3...

So that’s week 7 complete and I’m on track to compete the programme before my bi...

Bcbhorn1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R3- Done !

Week 4 next and really looking forward to it. In the middle of a house move at the moment and so not got time to same much. Really surprised/ proud at myself...

Week 4 next and really looking forward to it. In the middle of a house move at ...

Bogshuffler

Graduate•4 years ago

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Why has my exercise-related wheeze gone?

Just finished Week 8 and strolling home, and suddenly realised the wheeze I used to get after treadmill running at the gym (long before I tried C25k)has...

Just finished Week 8 and strolling home, and suddenly realised the wheeze I used...

Kashara

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Just out of interest what sort of improvement in distance have people noticed from beginning of week 8 to graduation. I ran 4.4 km today, is 5km realistic by...

Just out of interest what sort of improvement in distance have people noticed fr...

Caz0601

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 5 Run 3

I did it!! 😃 Feel so happy! All the positive advice I’ve read on here has helped and encouraged me so much - thank you 😊 I never thought I could run for 20...

I did it!! 😃 Feel so happy! All the positive advice I’ve read on here has helpe...

Pinkpeoni

•4 years ago

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Treadmill v outdoors and calf pain

I’ve just finished week 4 and have solely been running on the treadmill at the gym. Should I be running outside? Also, I’ve been getting some discomfort in my...

I’ve just finished week 4 and have solely been running on the treadmill at the g...

Nictrip

•4 years ago

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Weekly virtual 5K

so my previous run was a slow 6K as part of my plan to both increase my distance and also increase my pace over the shorter distances , yes, running slowly...

so my previous run was a slow 6K as part of my plan to both increase my distance...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Silly asthma!!!

I have my new running trainers sat waiting-unworn. I can't wait to get out but my chest has other ideas! After several days of struggling with my asthma,...

I have my new running trainers sat waiting-unworn. I can't wait to get out but m...

SammiN3

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 8 struggle

I fancied a change of scenery this morning to see if it would help. I seem to spend the first 18 minutes of the run thinking I can’t do it. Iv never stopped so...

I fancied a change of scenery this morning to see if it would help. I seem to sp...

Jessabelle2102

Graduate•4 years ago

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"Weekly Virtual 5K" 21st August

Hi, Managed to get 5km in this morning when I include my warm up and cool down walks, though they were only about 3 minutes each. My run part was still only...

Hi, Managed to get 5km in this morning when I include my warm up and cool down w...

Bontobpat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5 run 3

Dont get why theres such a jump on this run, from 8 mins to 20, can anyone enlighten me

Dont get why theres such a jump on this run, from 8 mins to 20, can anyone enli...

Molls222

•4 years ago

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A run in the breeze

This morning was my first run for 10 days. Last week I was frightened of getting caught in a thunderstorm ⛈️ and earlier this week I was busy celebrating my...

This morning was my first run for 10 days. Last week I was frightened of getting...

NorfolkWifey

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hey my lovelies

Hey you wonderful lot, how are you all. Hope you’re all still running well. I got back from saying my forever goodbyes to my mumma this week. It was a lovely...

Hey you wonderful lot, how are you all. Hope you’re all still running well. I go...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidated run

First one of many I hope 🤞🏻 but without my daughter today bittersweet 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

First one of many I hope 🤞🏻 but without my daughter today bittersweet 🏃‍♂️🏃‍...

Swifttrev

•4 years ago

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Completed week 7

Good evening. Today I finished run 3 of week 7 and it was great. I've enjoyed everything so far and I look forward to week 8.

Good evening. Today I finished run 3 of week 7 and it was great. I've enjoyed e...

Rustytin

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finished week 6

New to this community and interesting to read posts. I have just completed week 6 today early morning and breeze helped. Roll on week 7 but it is getting...

New to this community and interesting to read posts. I have just completed week ...

mango37

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running App

I am about to hit the dreaded week 6 run 3.... which I can’t wait for. I’m loving running! Can anyone recommend a good app that can monitor my distance as...

I am about to hit the dreaded week 6 run 3.... which I can’t wait for. I’m lovin...

Kempy_84_kels

•4 years ago

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When do you call yourself a runner?

I finished week 5 run 2 today and I feel like there is a total change in my attitude to running. I've noticed that it's become addictive(as IannodaTruffle...

I finished week 5 run 2 today and I feel like there is a total change in my atti...

Mwuahaha

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

Newbie

Wk 8 R1

Weekly virtual 5k

Week 1 done.

Repeating a run after a break

Wk6 run2 help!

Week 6 Run 3

First post grad run

Find yourself inspired - FYI group on Facebook

Feeling positive

Feeling Better!

WK5R3

Watch Help Please

W3R3- Done !

Why has my exercise-related wheeze gone?

Week 8 run 1

Wk 5 Run 3

Treadmill v outdoors and calf pain

Weekly virtual 5K

Silly asthma!!!

Wk 8 struggle

"Weekly Virtual 5K" 21st August

Wk5 run 3

A run in the breeze

Hey my lovelies

Consolidated run

Completed week 7

Finished week 6

Running App

When do you call yourself a runner?

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