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First run of the year

Week 8 run 1 ✅. So I did the first 25 on the slower speed then upped it to regular job for the last 3 and then added another 4 mins at the faster speed so the...

Week 8 run 1 ✅. So I did the first 25 on the slower speed then upped it to regul...

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•4 years ago

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W8R3 smashed!!

W8R3 - Throughout week 8 runs I seem to have struggled to run for the last 5 minutes or so. However, on the last run of week I was so proud I can run for 28...

W8R3 - Throughout week 8 runs I seem to have struggled to run for the last 5 min...

Chrissy2810

Graduate•4 years ago

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12month update

I completed the C25K 12 months ago and found this site very motivating at the time so thought I would check in with an update. On NYE I jogged my usual 4.5km...

I completed the C25K 12 months ago and found this site very motivating at the ti...

GeorgeZ

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed Week 8

Just back from this mornings run and despite the cold I’m sitting here trying to cool off. Why is the heating always on full when I get back!? So far I’ve hit...

Just back from this mornings run and despite the cold I’m sitting here trying to...

Markeaton68

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 3

Is the cold air messing anyone elses breathing up? First 10 minutes and i feel like i cant get enough air in, then it settles. Not had this before.....hope its...

Is the cold air messing anyone elses breathing up? First 10 minutes and i feel l...

Mildred1

•4 years ago

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W9R1.....

Happy New Year, fellow runners, hope you’re all well. Just completed my first 30 mins! Very pleased as I never really got into a rhythm today, whereas normally...

Happy New Year, fellow runners, hope you’re all well. Just completed my first 30...

Valerunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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One Year On

12 months ago, having been a member of a gym for many years and gradually going less and less, I decided I was going to try running outside using the C25K app....

12 months ago, having been a member of a gym for many years and gradually going ...

L62B

Graduate•4 years ago

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Really sore quads

Hi all, Happy new year!! I’m just looking for some advice. I started this program in the summer but had to stop after 2 weeks as an old reoccurring knee...

Hi all, Happy new year!! I’m just looking for some advice. I started this pro...

Snapdragon999

Graduate•4 years ago

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This is a great quick read

Why running isn't just about how fast you can go....

Tasha99

Graduate•4 years ago

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Second time starter

Hi everyone, I started C5K last year and got to week 7. I kinda slipped into that mindset of not enjoying it and felt like it was a chore and started to make...

Hi everyone, I started C5K last year and got to week 7. I kinda slipped into tha...

gemsaunders

•4 years ago

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Just starting

Downloaded the C25K app and hoping to start tomorrow. Feeling a little apprehensive.

Downloaded the C25K app and hoping to start tomorrow. Feeling a little apprehens...

Ali50n

•4 years ago

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C25K Newbie!

Hi there. I completed my first run of the C25K program and looking forward to being a part of this community.

Hi there. I completed my first run of the C25K program and looking forward to be...

runlikethewind1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Belated Happy New Year, hoping to get out there next week.

Belated Happy New Year to all you lovely people. I’m hoping to get back to running next week post covid, little nervous as will probably be rubbish 😞 Waiting...

Belated Happy New Year to all you lovely people. I’m hoping to get back to runni...

swim63

Graduate•4 years ago

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Great start to 2021!

Finished today! I'm so happy, it had really helped my mental health over last 11 weeks. I'll keep going and hopefully will be able to run for longer and...

Finished today! I'm so happy, it had really helped my mental health over last 11...

Crystaltips32

Graduate•4 years ago

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Made it to wk 2

Happy 2021 everyone and thank you to those who commented on my first post. I did my 4th run today and it's been really interesting noticing how my body is or...

Happy 2021 everyone and thank you to those who commented on my first post. I did...

MCkitty

•4 years ago

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I'm back (post baby!) - starting c25k again!

After completing c25k a few years ago and running for fun afterwards, I had 2019 off due to being pregnant with my first child and then a year off in 2020 due...

After completing c25k a few years ago and running for fun afterwards, I had 2019...

Miller2

•4 years ago

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w7r2

another one down... 7 to go! :-) and a happy new year to you all x

changing-woman

Graduate•4 years ago

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How often should I run after finishing C to 5k?

I have finished C to 5k. Should I still leave a day between runs, or would it be OK to run every day?

I have finished C to 5k. Should I still leave a day between runs, or would it be...

ch-ar

•4 years ago

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Happy New Year - here's to all of us!

When I started C25K I aimed to graduate by Christmas. I've had to repeat a few runs along the way, and then there's life, so every other day hasn't always been...

When I started C25K I aimed to graduate by Christmas. I've had to repeat a few r...

zaqi

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 has begun 🏃🏻‍♂️

Some very tricky conditions for running this past week. It's been very slippy out there, but I'm pleased to have completed week 6. First run of week 7 this...

Some very tricky conditions for running this past week. It's been very slippy ou...

Goodspeed

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 - First Run

Found this one hard today..Happy New Year x

Twemp123

•4 years ago

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Starting 2021 as I mean to go on

Did my first run of the year in aid of #RunRoundTheWorldWithKev. Managed 7.5k and then had nothing left to give. I am so very thankful that I decided to give...

Did my first run of the year in aid of #RunRoundTheWorldWithKev. Managed 7.5k an...

JetsNanna

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running up hill?

This might sound a stupid question to some, but is there a technique to running up hills?

This might sound a stupid question to some, but is there a technique to running ...

shuffleido

Graduate•4 years ago

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What a beautiful morning

I looked outside and thought it would be too icy to run outside so did a 20 minute run on the treadmill. I was so hot afterwards, I put my coat and gloves on...

I looked outside and thought it would be too icy to run outside so did a 20 minu...

shuffleido

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hello everyone.

Hoping to complete the Couch to 5k plan and then bridge to 10k. The all to usual issues: high BP, over-weight, stress and anxiety...and all came along after...

Hoping to complete the Couch to 5k plan and then bridge to 10k. The all to usual...

Wiliphilkinskin

•4 years ago

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Wing 4 + NRC

Hiya, 1st of January and my first run of the year. I don't use the C25K app anymore because I can't run 20 minutes in 1 go, I need walking breaks. So I wing it...

Hiya, 1st of January and my first run of the year. I don't use the C25K app anym...

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•4 years ago

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W8R1 done!

Just completed this run and felt great! I've been on iron supplements for four days (my doctor was amazed I had the energy to get out of bed), and am really...

Just completed this run and felt great! I've been on iron supplements for four ...

Frenc

Graduate•4 years ago

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Broken Arm

Happy New Running! I’m about to start some 1:1 Couch to 5k groups on Monday, but one participant has her arm in plaster (4 weeks to go). I’m guessing she...

Happy New Running! I’m about to start some 1:1 Couch to 5k groups on Monday, but...

etwickenham

•4 years ago

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It's amazing what you can do when you just start.

When I woke up this morning, I didn’t think this run would be possible. Eating badly yesterday has made me feel sluggish this morning. I have a headache and I...

When I woke up this morning, I didn’t think this run would be possible. Eating b...

JL__79

•4 years ago

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2021 NEW YEAR CONSOLIDATION CLUB

WELCOME TO THE JANUARY 2021 CONSOLIDATION CLUB Happy New Year to you new Graduates!!! This is the place for those who have just...

WELCOME TO THE JANUARY 2021 CONSOLIDATION CLUB Happy New Year to you new Gradua...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2021

First run of the year

W8R3 smashed!!

12month update

Completed Week 8

Week 8 run 3

W9R1.....

One Year On

Really sore quads

This is a great quick read

Second time starter

Just starting

C25K Newbie!

Belated Happy New Year, hoping to get out there next week.

Great start to 2021!

Made it to wk 2

I'm back (post baby!) - starting c25k again!

w7r2

How often should I run after finishing C to 5k?

Happy New Year - here's to all of us!

Week 7 has begun 🏃🏻‍♂️

Week 2 - First Run

Starting 2021 as I mean to go on

Running up hill?

What a beautiful morning

Hello everyone.

Wing 4 + NRC

W8R1 done!

Broken Arm

It's amazing what you can do when you just start.

2021 NEW YEAR CONSOLIDATION CLUB

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