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Run 2 of week 3

I can’t believe how much better I feel mentally and physically! I was a grouch this morning and didn’t want to run but as soon as I had done the first 90...

I can’t believe how much better I feel mentally and physically! I was a grouch t...

Scrumpybumble

Graduate•3 years ago

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WK4 progress.

Right, in all seriousness what is this witchcraft? I’ve gone from sitting on my butt watching murder documentaries to a person that now goes (slow) jogging 3...

Right, in all seriousness what is this witchcraft? I’ve gone from sitting on my...

SassyF

Graduate•3 years ago

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W7R2

How nice it is being able to get out early. I go as soon as it starts getting light, so 6.41 and I was off. Nice and dry, very little wind and 7 C. This run...

How nice it is being able to get out early. I go as soon as it starts getting li...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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WEIGHT & GIRTH

I know from reading that I will probably not lose much weight by running as muscle is heavier than fat, but will my waist slim down noticeably as I progress?...

I know from reading that I will probably not lose much weight by running as musc...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

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What I have learnt today...

Getting to my run site 2 miles away at 7:30 am doesn't mean I will be the first there! Beaten by a van and a cyclist. Running when it is raining makes your...

Getting to my run site 2 miles away at 7:30 am doesn't mean I will be the first ...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Steps at home

I saw a post the other day about steps at home, can’t remember who posted though, it’s been wandering around in my mine for a while so this morning decided as...

I saw a post the other day about steps at home, can’t remember who posted though...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Any ideas!!

Hi all I’m coming towards the end on C25K and want to keep going!! I’m gonna miss Jo any ideas of apps that I can use to continue my running journey. x

Hi all I’m coming towards the end on C25K and want to keep going!! I’m gonna mis...

Yoshi1

•3 years ago

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Help! Block on 2nd 8m run week 5 run 2

Hi could anyone offer any advice I am able to do the first 8m run but on the second I get just past the half way point (4m) and start to struggle I really want...

Hi could anyone offer any advice I am able to do the first 8m run but on the sec...

blue_robin

•3 years ago

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Newbie advice

Where can I find the must read advice before starting c25k and advised exercises?

Where can I find the must read advice before starting c25k and advised exercises...

KaryB

•3 years ago

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Hi, just made the leap to shift some weight and get myself fit and healthy. Any recommendations for good dietary tips whilst doing this?

Diet

RunningMann

•3 years ago

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So, last night I did a thing...

I RAN FOR 6KM!!!!😱😱😱😱😱 I haven't posted much on here recently, but after graduating C25K last year, I injured myself. I think I had about 8 weeks to...

I RAN FOR 6KM!!!!😱😱😱😱😱 I haven't posted much on here recently, but after g...

Fifitrixiebell73

Graduate•3 years ago

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What shoes are you wearing?

Hi all! I’m wondering if there’s any trainer recommendations out there. I’m currently in a pair of 2 year old New Balance Fresh Foam which are in good...

Hi all! I’m wondering if there’s any trainer recommendations out there. I’m curr...

GingerViking

•3 years ago

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W8R1 a bit of a grind

After a challenging week completing W7, run 3 was much better by the way thanks to the advise from you guys, I completed the first of week 8 last night, that...

After a challenging week completing W7, run 3 was much better by the way thanks ...

Skel68

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Morning shout out

Good morning, I’m blue sloth and trying to get more active and healthy. I used to have a very active job, where I had to constantly train and now I teach...

Good morning, I’m blue sloth and trying to get more active and healthy. I used t...

BlueSloths

•3 years ago

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Back At Last

Graduated in September and completed the consolidation runs. Came to an abrupt halt in early December. No real reason: snow, ice, dark mornings, Christmas?...

Graduated in September and completed the consolidation runs. Came to an abrupt h...

Puffingpanter

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 R3 ✅🏃‍♀️.....& I am now an official ‘runner’.....apparently!

I know it’s been said a thousand times before on this forum.....but if anyone had told me six weeks ago that I could jog non stop for 25 minutes, I would have...

I know it’s been said a thousand times before on this forum.....but if anyone ha...

Rwran18

Graduate•3 years ago

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Who do you all use for Virtual runs and pretty medals??

I’m currently on w7 and I am loving it.Facebook keeps showing me virtual running adverts with the most beautiful medals, and I would love to take part in...

I’m currently on w7 and I am loving it.Facebook keeps showing me virtual running...

Littlelinzi89

Graduate•3 years ago

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wk 4 r 1

1st failed run week 4 run 1. started to feel pain in outside of right ankle so stopped running. will try again when feel better

1st failed run week 4 run 1. started to feel pain in outside of right ankle so s...

markkill

•3 years ago

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Being of for 2 weeks

Completed the couch to 5k app but after being ill for 2 weeks started again on week 5 to get back in and did struggle a bit gonna be a up hill struggle to get...

Completed the couch to 5k app but after being ill for 2 weeks started again on w...

dolcie06

•3 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 and still able to walk home 😆

When Sarah M said 5 minutes I thought yeah right but I did it. Twice ! Unbelievable. Is it possible I'm actually going to do this all the way? 😳

When Sarah M said 5 minutes I thought yeah right but I did it. Twice ! Unbelieva...

Captain_Autumn

Graduate•3 years ago

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W3R1

Didn't do w2r3 on Fri but managed to fit it in on Sunday, just done run 1 of week 3 & running for 3 mins was easier than I thought it would be.... yay, usually...

Didn't do w2r3 on Fri but managed to fit it in on Sunday, just done run 1 of wee...

Fit_40

•3 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

so I used to be able to comfortably run 3k in 12 mins and a mile in under 6 mins but fast forward 5 years and boy have I let it go. I’m hoping I can push...

so I used to be able to comfortably run 3k in 12 mins and a mile in under 6 mins...

Lmurray266

•3 years ago

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Week 4 - Can’t believe I’m here!

Hi everyone! This is my first post and hopefully it will help encourage others, as I have been encouraged by reading the posts on here. I completed my first...

Hi everyone! This is my first post and hopefully it will help encourage others, ...

Midlifecrisissloth

•3 years ago

4 Replies

New to running

Hello I have recently started running! I’m a mum of 2 and wish to lose weight and get fit. Which running trainers do you all recommend please? Emma

Hello I have recently started running! I’m a mum of 2 and wish to lose weight an...

novicerunner89

•3 years ago

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W4R1 done and it felt good

I was a little apprehensive about this as it gets a bit serious now. Loved it. Pace and breathing were good and I just love my route.

I was a little apprehensive about this as it gets a bit serious now. Loved it. P...

ReesSteve

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 run 1

Just did the 20 min run of week 5 couple of days ago and thought this would be easy , the last 5 minutes were tough and then got a blister on my right foot so...

Just did the 20 min run of week 5 couple of days ago and thought this would be e...

JJFinzi

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 4, 1st run

Week 4, run 1 tonight....any tips? Really started to enjoy my regular runs, feeling the benefits. So glad I stopped smoking before starting this...7 weeks on...

Week 4, run 1 tonight....any tips? Really started to enjoy my regular runs, feel...

Catj24

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Running with shifts

Hi all. I'll be starting week 4 run 1 today happy that I've got this far. I'm starting to get the bug for running but sometimes find it hard scheduling it on a...

Hi all. I'll be starting week 4 run 1 today happy that I've got this far. I'm st...

FenBoy

•3 years ago

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W6R3

Just made it :) Equal effort not equal speed has become my mantra. Still finding it hard. Leg stretching afterwards helps. My slow pace plod (not run) has my...

Just made it :) Equal effort not equal speed has become my mantra. Still finding...

Karambah

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

That felt easier than the 25min at the end of last week. Pace was the same. Perhaps it’s the warmer air?

That felt easier than the 25min at the end of last week. Pace was the same. Perh...

markbrom

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2021

Run 2 of week 3

WK4 progress.

W7R2

WEIGHT & GIRTH

What I have learnt today...

Steps at home

Any ideas!!

Help! Block on 2nd 8m run week 5 run 2

Newbie advice

Hi, just made the leap to shift some weight and get myself fit and healthy. Any recommendations for good dietary tips whilst doing this?

So, last night I did a thing...

What shoes are you wearing?

W8R1 a bit of a grind

Morning shout out

Back At Last

Week 6 R3 ✅🏃‍♀️.....& I am now an official ‘runner’.....apparently!

Who do you all use for Virtual runs and pretty medals??

wk 4 r 1

Being of for 2 weeks

Week 4 run 1 and still able to walk home 😆

W3R1

Week 1 run 2

Week 4 - Can’t believe I’m here!

New to running

W4R1 done and it felt good

Week 6 run 1

Week 4, 1st run

Running with shifts

W6R3

Week 7 run 1

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