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Week 5 run 3 done!

I did it! Lovely bright morning with a fresh breeze, and it felt good to be jogging along like a real runner! For some reason the halfway bell didn't sound...

I did it! Lovely bright morning with a fresh breeze, and it felt good to be jo...

Wirefox

Graduate•4 years ago

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When can I run two days in a row?

Morning everyone. I started C25K in May, graduated in July and have been running 3x per week since then. I managed 7K yesterday, which was my longest distance...

Morning everyone. I started C25K in May, graduated in July and have been runnin...

Frissels

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K in Westminster or Enfield

Just wondering if there is someone or a group that will start the Couch to 5K program soon in Westminster or Enfield?

Just wondering if there is someone or a group that will start the Couch to 5K pr...

Momoegy

•4 years ago

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Time off

Hey folks 😊 I've had about 5 - 6 weeks where I haven't gone out a run, I've still been active in that time walking and doing yoga. Prior to this I'd been...

Hey folks 😊 I've had about 5 - 6 weeks where I haven't gone out a run, I've sti...

Beansy24

•4 years ago

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Consolidation R3

Morning all! I'm feeling a little bit more cheery today despite a lockdown approaching and despite me working out that last month and this month il only be...

Morning all! I'm feeling a little bit more cheery today despite a lockdown appro...

Jericho2332

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R1

W5R1 in the bag! Pleased with myself too😊 Forecast said heavy rain but no sign as I ran. First 5 minute run was a little tiring. Found a good pace and was...

W5R1 in the bag! Pleased with myself too😊 Forecast said heavy rain but no sign...

Currentum4Salutem

•4 years ago

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Buying running gear as a female overweight beginner during a full lockdown?

Good morning everyone - I'm new here! I really want to start this programme asap, but realise I'll need to get some suitable clothing (including running...

Good morning everyone - I'm new here! I really want to start this programme asa...

BuntyG

•4 years ago

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W5R2

Hi everyone, I actually don't believe that I achieved this level yesterday :) A big yeay for me:)))) A little bit anxious if I will manage the last round...

Hi everyone, I actually don't believe that I achieved this level yesterday :) A ...

Paulabia

•4 years ago

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Wk 7 Run 3

Woo hoo! Week 7 complete. I’m lost for words ha ha! Happy running 🏃🏼‍♀️

LittleMissie

•4 years ago

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Week 6 - Run 1

Done! This one was a little tougher in the middle, the second run was a bit more difficult but powering through with good music helped (Jul, Guns n Roses......

Done! This one was a little tougher in the middle, the second run was a bit more...

pr0fess0r

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it!

My 1st run was a bit delayed but I did it tonight 😄 in the rain, which I quite liked and I actually ran, never thought I could even for short bursts. But 8...

My 1st run was a bit delayed but I did it tonight 😄 in the rain, which I quite ...

Newbieto5k

•4 years ago

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Oh my days!!!!

So here I am thinking about my route tomorrow morning which, looking at the weather forecast, will be completed in heavy rain and reflecting on my past weeks...

So here I am thinking about my route tomorrow morning which, looking at the weat...

Currentum4Salutem

•4 years ago

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A walk is as good as a run sometimes

I hope everyone’s had a great weekend, we had grand toddlers and grand teenagers and it was fab but exhausting. Daughter said shall we walk? oh it’s up steep...

I hope everyone’s had a great weekend, we had grand toddlers and grand teenagers...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 2

So missed out yesterday for my second consolidation run...a bit annoyed but had fun Halloween times with my daughter so all good. Anyway 4pm Sunday , hopped up...

So missed out yesterday for my second consolidation run...a bit annoyed but had ...

Pooped77

Graduate•4 years ago

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It’s Grim out there

W2R1 Sideways rain and a gale blowing.....but I dragged myself our and got through W2R1. Right shin hurts a little, but apart from that OK. I actually...

W2R1 Sideways rain and a gale blowing.....but I dragged myself our and got thro...

Bostonlandy

•4 years ago

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Food?

I do my runs at 6.45am just after getting up. Although it has not been a problem so far, should I eat something before I start rather than waiting for...

I do my runs at 6.45am just after getting up. Although it has not been a proble...

G2-5K

•4 years ago

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Consolidation 25 - The 5km after the 5km PB..... 😀

So two days after completing my 5km PB 2 days ago, I wanted to see if that was just a one off and I'm pleased to say that I've had another 5km PB again this...

So two days after completing my 5km PB 2 days ago, I wanted to see if that was j...

Kish247

Graduate•4 years ago

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Remember, remember your GRADUATION BADGE in NOVEMBER!!!

Woo Hoo...YOU ARE ON FIRE!!!….You did it...and WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! What an achievement...an achievement that deserves nothing less than a shiny badge...

Woo Hoo...YOU ARE ON FIRE!!!….You did it...and WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! What a...

Mummycav

Administrator•4 years ago

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ooh, and nice little extra benefits. FACTS.

i don't know if i said but after last week i have lost 1 and 1/2 inches from my waist line... i know it sounds impossible but its a clear reading and a FACT...

i don't know if i said but after last week i have lost 1 and 1/2 inches from my ...

changing-woman

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6- sore arms?

Hi all, returned back to C25K after a huge lapse in fitness over the first locknown. I've completed W6R2 today and my upper arms are so sore. No issues with...

Hi all, returned back to C25K after a huge lapse in fitness over the first lockn...

paxlm

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 3 struggle

completed run 3 of week 8. I've been having 2 day rests in between runs since week 6 but ran after only 1 day rest and it was a struggle... plus a phone call...

completed run 3 of week 8. I've been having 2 day rests in between runs since we...

jimytwo2

Graduate•4 years ago

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And there was sun!

Don’t know if this is the right place to post but as I’m working up to a constant 5k i hope it is ok! Managed to get out today when it wasn’t raining, AND...

Don’t know if this is the right place to post but as I’m working up to a constan...

OrbitABit

•4 years ago

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Second gym session under my belt just before they close 😏

Another treadmill run today. Just as boring but not as awful. I’d like to say that it wasn’t quite such a sweaty experience but I can’t 🥵😂 On the upside - I...

Another treadmill run today. Just as boring but not as awful. I’d like to say th...

JetsNanna

Graduate•4 years ago

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CR 8 - Just Doin’ the E Street Shuffle 😎 with my two favourite running buddies Dermot & Bruce

So this run was late and this post is even later 🙈 ( I’ve got week 9 to write up too but I’m thinking I’ll have less to say about that one 😂 ) Due to poor...

So this run was late and this post is even later 🙈 ( I’ve got week 9 to write u...

RacingintheStreet

Graduate•4 years ago

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5k

Went for my 2 run of the week. Tired but good

RuiSB

•4 years ago

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Wk 1 Run 1

With the news of the national lockdown starting NHS couch to 5k seems even more timely. I got my trainers on and did Week 1 Run 1. Feeling pretty proud of...

With the news of the national lockdown starting NHS couch to 5k seems even more ...

twolungs

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 - woohoo!

Just returned from my first 28 minute run and I’m absolutely thrilled. This programme is so clever in that it stretches you the exact right amount each week....

Just returned from my first 28 minute run and I’m absolutely thrilled. This prog...

LazyVeggie

Graduate•4 years ago

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How to Run in the Rain? And What Clothes to Wear?

Rainy Autumn is here to stay and the idea is to prepare better for outdoor running, figure out how to run in the rain and what gear to wear. Remember, there is...

Rainy Autumn is here to stay and the idea is to prepare better for outdoor runni...

mrrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Trying to get my head back in the game

So for the first time I’ve had 3 days in between a run and found it so hard and exhausting today. Graduated about 2 1/2 weeks ago now and I’ve been...

So for the first time I’ve had 3 days in between a run and found it so hard and ...

wendymirage

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 - Complete.

Gremlins were back. Even before the snails run I was hot and sweaty and nervous which then caused a funny tummy. However, I kicked them into touch and gave...

Gremlins were back. Even before the snails run I was hot and sweaty and nervous...

shuffleido

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2020

Week 5 run 3 done!

When can I run two days in a row?

Couch to 5K in Westminster or Enfield

Time off

Consolidation R3

W5R1

Buying running gear as a female overweight beginner during a full lockdown?

W5R2

Wk 7 Run 3

Week 6 - Run 1

I did it!

Oh my days!!!!

A walk is as good as a run sometimes

Consolidation Run 2

It’s Grim out there

Food?

Consolidation 25 - The 5km after the 5km PB..... 😀

Remember, remember your GRADUATION BADGE in NOVEMBER!!!

ooh, and nice little extra benefits. FACTS.

W6- sore arms?

Week 8 run 3 struggle

And there was sun!

Second gym session under my belt just before they close 😏

CR 8 - Just Doin’ the E Street Shuffle 😎 with my two favourite running buddies Dermot & Bruce

5k

Wk 1 Run 1

Week 8 Run 1 - woohoo!

How to Run in the Rain? And What Clothes to Wear?

Trying to get my head back in the game

Week 8 Run 1 - Complete.

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