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Failed Week7 r1!

Hi everyone, I hope you’re all enjoying the 🌞. I ran on the treadmill today (well attempted to!) and I really struggled! All my runs so far have been outdoors...

Hi everyone, I hope you’re all enjoying the 🌞. I ran on the treadmill today (we...

Rkip34

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk13r3, 5k ticked off at last

Put the feet into slow-mo, set the face to grimace, and went out and blitzed the 5k. Im gonna say it loud and proud: 47 minutes (PB, heat affected).

Put the feet into slow-mo, set the face to grimace, and went out and blitzed the...

Plodder0771

Graduate•4 years ago

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For the older ladies

Being menopausal it has been impossible for me to do my W1R2. I should’ve run on Friday but it has been way to hot. How have you all coped with this problem?

Being menopausal it has been impossible for me to do my W1R2. I should’ve run on...

Rozeelala

•4 years ago

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Psychological Aspects of Running

Hello again :) I’m missing all the lovely people on here and being in the swing of running each week. I had shin splints and had to rest up for around 2 weeks...

Hello again :) I’m missing all the lovely people on here and being in the swing...

Sparkleandsprint

•4 years ago

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C2R1 - No Laura!!!

C2R1 - Consolidation Run 4 OK, so today was going to be a rest day (2nd in a row) but I didn’t even leave the house yesterday and had an awful nights sleep so...

C2R1 - Consolidation Run 4 OK, so today was going to be a rest day (2nd in a ro...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation 2 - just me and my watch 😮

Didn’t like going back over week 9’s podcast on last run, just felt as if I was going backwards, but didn’t quite know where to go next, so didn’t yesterday...

Didn’t like going back over week 9’s podcast on last run, just felt as if I was ...

ThisGirlNowRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Why do we slow down when it’s hot?

I completed WK7R3 today but went out about an hour after I had planned. It was really quite hot around 10.30 am this morning. It was hard to get to and...

I completed WK7R3 today but went out about an hour after I had planned. It was r...

030961

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R3 done!

Completed run 3 of week 1 today! This is my second attempt at doing couch to 5k as I started last year but never made it past week 3. After seeing how big I...

Completed run 3 of week 1 today! This is my second attempt at doing couch to 5k ...

Lazyismymiddlename

•4 years ago

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Week 2 day 1 here I come!

Can’t put it off any longer 🤪

carolinestanford

Graduate•4 years ago

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I can’t believe I have done it!

Quite emotional, I have only gone and done it! Even managed just over 5k in the 30 minutes even up and down hills! Absolutely thrilled and thank you all for...

Quite emotional, I have only gone and done it! Even managed just over 5k in the ...

Leve

Graduate•4 years ago

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What a week !

I’m still thinking back 🤔 to W1R1 on 27th May and the feeling and worry 😟 I had after running for 1 min of whether I’d finish the program 📖 ... from an...

I’m still thinking back 🤔 to W1R1 on 27th May and the feeling and worry 😟 I ha...

PlymBorn

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3

Today was the best run ever I felt fresh and energised and I broke the 5K ! I ran on after the 30 mins until I achieved it at 39 mins.So proud of this old...

Today was the best run ever I felt fresh and energised and I broke the 5K ! I ...

rosie2shoes

Graduate•4 years ago

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Solo run update!

I got out there early this morning and gave it a go without my running buddy Michael 😱 It was really freeing not having a five minute reminder all the time. I...

I got out there early this morning and gave it a go without my running buddy Mic...

SJ60

•4 years ago

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Amazing feeling and all thanks to C25K and supporters here

Hi, I’m soo proud of my W8 R2 today. I managed to do 5k in 31.5 mins after a beating my time by 2 mins from Thursday. I didn’t think I’d complete it as prior...

Hi, I’m soo proud of my W8 R2 today. I managed to do 5k in 31.5 mins after a bea...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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How to avoid Nat bites

Hello, I seem to be being bitten a lot when I'm on my runs, does anyone have any advice for trying to avoid this? Any kind of spray to ward them off or...

Hello, I seem to be being bitten a lot when I'm on my runs, does anyone have an...

JessamineG

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 day 1

Wasn’t feeling it this morning, all the excuses exhausted, glad ignored the my feelings feeling proud

Wasn’t feeling it this morning, all the excuses exhausted, glad ignored the my ...

cherylwilky

•4 years ago

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Conplrted

Completed week nine run three. It was hot but ran 2.78 miles in 30 mins. I am so proud I stuck at this. The forum has been so helpful good advice and felt good...

Completed week nine run three. It was hot but ran 2.78 miles in 30 mins. I am so...

Nicky2603

Graduate•4 years ago

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Good One

Sometimes I write an email and delete it. Have just done that and I feel better about my morning run already😁😁

Sometimes I write an email and delete it. Have just done that and I feel better ...

hamit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wow that was good!

Just done W4R1 and am pleased to say I enjoyed it! This was quite a step up in terms of running and it really goes to prove that the programme works. I thought...

Just done W4R1 and am pleased to say I enjoyed it! This was quite a step up in t...

Moomin63

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2r1 ...that hurt !

Wow yes I did it but found it so hard ! Thought my red face was going to explode and my calves were going to fall off ! Hope R2 feels easier !!

Wow yes I did it but found it so hard ! Thought my red face was going to explode...

mezziejay

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3

I have done it I have completed C25K. 2 months ago never ever thought I would get this far. Thank you all so much for all your encouragement and support.

I have done it I have completed C25K. 2 months ago never ever thought I would ge...

Piperdog

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 - completed!

I’m astonished I did it! It’s a great programme - it’s amazing how quickly you build fitness and stamina. But I’ve been very cautious - at 61 and never having...

I’m astonished I did it! It’s a great programme - it’s amazing how quickly you b...

Otterlover

Graduate•4 years ago

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Heat

Hi am due to do week 5run 3, already worried about running for 20 mins, but also feel guilty as don't do well in heat and have to wait til it gets cooler. But...

Hi am due to do week 5run 3, already worried about running for 20 mins, but also...

Lovedobby

Graduate•4 years ago

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Does it get any easier!!!

Hi. I have just completed my first week having never run in my life. I’m now 60 and am overweight with various health issues including diabetes, high blood...

Hi. I have just completed my first week having never run in my life. I’m now 60...

Jaromida

•4 years ago

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Holiday running blues!

Currently enjoying holiday in beautiful South Downs. However, it is much hillier than home and very hot so I haven't done any running at all. I should have...

Currently enjoying holiday in beautiful South Downs. However, it is much hillier...

Sharklet69

Graduate•4 years ago

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Done it

I've done it I've actually finished w9r3 and it feels great and I'm a stone lighter as well

I've done it I've actually finished w9r3 and it feels great and I'm a stone lig...

Bustsofa

Graduate•4 years ago

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Achieving my Goal

I started C25K thinking I would never complete it and would give up if it got too hard. I’ve just completed W5 R1 and can’t believe how I’ve got here having...

I started C25K thinking I would never complete it and would give up if it got to...

Debwilcha

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

Well, don’t know what to say really other than I am surprising myself! If it wasn’t for this programme I wouldn’t keep going after the first 5 mins as I always...

Well, don’t know what to say really other than I am surprising myself! If it was...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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I did it!!!!

Yesterday I graduated! WOW! I love the C25K app. I have never ran in my life (I’m 63) and the first week I was out of breath after running for a minute. I’ve...

Yesterday I graduated! WOW! I love the C25K app. I have never ran in my life (I’...

Slipperbabe

Graduate•4 years ago

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Curious

Hi everyone, W5R3 done and dusted. Slight knee jarring grrrrr. Definitely need new shoes!!! Gait checking at a running specialist shop on Wednesday) New...

Hi everyone, W5R3 done and dusted. Slight knee jarring grrrrr. Definitely need ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

Failed Week7 r1!

Wk13r3, 5k ticked off at last

For the older ladies

Psychological Aspects of Running

C2R1 - No Laura!!!

Consolidation 2 - just me and my watch 😮

Why do we slow down when it’s hot?

W1R3 done!

Week 2 day 1 here I come!

I can’t believe I have done it!

What a week !

Week 9 run 3

Solo run update!

Amazing feeling and all thanks to C25K and supporters here

How to avoid Nat bites

Week 2 day 1

Conplrted

Good One

Wow that was good!

W2r1 ...that hurt !

Week 9 run 3

W9R3 - completed!

Heat

Does it get any easier!!!

Holiday running blues!

Done it

Achieving my Goal

Week 9 Run 1

I did it!!!!

Curious

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