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A good week and another snow run ❄️😊

Three runs this week - 5k on Tuesday, 6k on Friday & 6k today when it was snowing but wasn’t settling. I’d like to thank Aldi for my amazing running jacket...

Three runs this week - 5k on Tuesday, 6k on Friday & 6k today when it was snowin...

JetsNanna

Graduate•3 years ago

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Going it alone 🥴

Weather permitting I hope to complete w9 run3 tomorrow I dreaded & enjoyed every run being constantly amazed at what I’ve achieved each week I am now scared...

Weather permitting I hope to complete w9 run3 tomorrow I dreaded & enjoyed ever...

Jacqx

Graduate•3 years ago

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I’ve lost my mojo 😢

I got to week 8 at Christmas, but then I was ill for a month and just couldn’t run. I then decided to go back to week 6 as I didn’t know how much fitness I...

I got to week 8 at Christmas, but then I was ill for a month and just couldn’t r...

Purr1

•3 years ago

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Update ... Week 5

Evening all ... those who read my post 5 weeks ago about starting over (graduated in early 2016, worked up to Park Runs, 10ks, Half Marathons etc then lost it...

Evening all ... those who read my post 5 weeks ago about starting over (graduate...

wez70

Graduate•3 years ago

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Sense and Injury - a cautionary tale for the no longer 20 year olds

I am a 60 year old man who recently “graduated” from c25k, despite doing only 3.5k in 39 mins instead of 5k. The slowest coach on the motorway and all that and...

I am a 60 year old man who recently “graduated” from c25k, despite doing only 3....

Andrew60

•3 years ago

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Thumbs up

Just got back from completing R2W3 and would like to give a big thumbs up to the motorists who moved over to the centre of the road to avoid splashing me or...

Just got back from completing R2W3 and would like to give a big thumbs up to the...

Snail61

Graduate•3 years ago

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Being sensible

Was supposed to be doing my next run today but my legs were still a bit sore from Friday’s run. So was sensible and had another rest day from running. But went...

Was supposed to be doing my next run today but my legs were still a bit sore fro...

Mum-Gets-Fit

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 1 run 3

Well folks that's my first week completed and although the tracks were covered in snow I managed without slipping or falling so looking forward to my second...

Well folks that's my first week completed and although the tracks were covered i...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5R3

Wow wow I did it! Feel so happy. I was absolutely dreading this run didn't think I was ready for it. I loaded myself with all the advice off here particularly...

Wow wow I did it! Feel so happy. I was absolutely dreading this run didn't think...

JenG84

•3 years ago

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What about life AFTER C25K?

I can't stress the importance of Couch to 5K enough, both on physical and mental levels. It could be a complete game changer in the lives of those who have...

I can't stress the importance of Couch to 5K enough, both on physical and mental...

mrrun

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5R3 .......tick

Just finished the dreaded W5R3, over the moon. As with most people, I was extremely nervous about tackling this run, but eventually shut out the gremlins in my...

Just finished the dreaded W5R3, over the moon. As with most people, I was extrem...

runtontorun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running through snow

Started cou to five k on week 4 but now its snowing,I have a bad knee and have to run with a knee support,is it safe to jog in the snow as I don't want to...

Started cou to five k on week 4 but now its snowing,I have a bad knee and have t...

Suicidesquadtheme

•3 years ago

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Graduation

Thanks everybody! I would never have completed the C25K without your stories! I can't believe I've done it. I now have to keep up this new fitness level....

Thanks everybody! I would never have completed the C25K without your stories! ...

Scottie1000

Graduate•3 years ago

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I DID IT C25K

I did it. 9 weeks run 3 finished. Not in the greatest time but who'd have thought 8 weeks ago when I could barely get past a minute. Thank you everybody. I...

I did it. 9 weeks run 3 finished. Not in the greatest time but who'd have thoug...

Scottie1000

Graduate•3 years ago

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Hello

Just joined. I completed run 4 this morning and clocked 5k with a mix of running and fast walks. Not road run since I was 17 so it’s been great getting back...

Just joined. I completed run 4 this morning and clocked 5k with a mix of running...

ReesSteve

Graduate•3 years ago

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Bad weather coming up!!

Bad weather coming up!! I’m really hoping the bad weather and snow won’t stop me from being able to do my runs! I’ve heard so many stories of people running...

Bad weather coming up!! I’m really hoping the bad weather and snow won’t stop me...

Jojamdunc

•3 years ago

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First 6k

55 minute run on my journey to 60 minutes, ticked off and went past 6k slowly. It included my slowest 5K out of 5 this year. It has been a slow week. Also...

55 minute run on my journey to 60 minutes, ticked off and went past 6k slowly. I...

Rennur

Graduate•3 years ago

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Longer run today :)

Today I decided to run for a bit longer than usual! About 40 mins. I figured that if I knew I’d be running for longer than my usual 30 mins, it might push me...

Today I decided to run for a bit longer than usual! About 40 mins. I figured th...

HexGirl

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9R3 GRADUATE 😀🏁🏃‍♀️

I've actually gone and done it!!!! I've completed C25K🏁I'm really pleased as I never thought I would be doing something like this, EVER. Thank you everyone...

I've actually gone and done it!!!! I've completed C25K🏁I'm really pleased as I ...

CI578

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5 Run3 !!!!

Yay I did it! First actual post from me other than replies ...am so thrilled to have achieved this run! I was looking forward to doing a proper stretch of...

Yay I did it! First actual post from me other than replies ...am so thrilled to ...

AH21MM

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Hoorah is all I can say. I didn’t believe when I started off this damp cold foggy morning that I would get through 20mins of constant running. And yet I did....

Hoorah is all I can say. I didn’t believe when I started off this damp cold fogg...

markbrom

Graduate•3 years ago

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Treadmill or Street?

Hi all. I have just joined & I am on week 5 run 3 but only managed 10 mins running walked 1 min and half ran for 3 walked 2 mins ran 2 mins then just walked,...

Hi all. I have just joined & I am on week 5 run 3 but only managed 10 mins runni...

LadyChesney

•3 years ago

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Start again....????

I injured myself two weeks ago on W6R2...(swollen inner ankle, pain). I haven’t ran since and have been doing some daily exercises recommended to me by a...

I injured myself two weeks ago on W6R2...(swollen inner ankle, pain). I haven’t ...

Jane46a

•3 years ago

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W5R1

Back from morning jog. Legs like lead. Tried these stretching things after but found that I can't reach my foot. Ha! There's my couch in the corner still...

Back from morning jog. Legs like lead. Tried these stretching things after but f...

Karambah

Graduate•3 years ago

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THE WORLD IS WHITE

I sprang - well, slithered - out my warm and oh, so comfortable bed this morning ready to face my second run. I crept downstairs and peeked through the...

I sprang - well, slithered - out my warm and oh, so comfortable bed this morning...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

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Slow

Morning W2 run 3 getting excited but I’m very slow, I think I’m frightened of tripping up.

Morning W2 run 3 getting excited but I’m very slow, I think I’m frightened of tr...

Nina8034

•3 years ago

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C25K Week 4 run 1 too big a step up- in state of near collapse!

Got through first 3 weeks ok and then did first run week 4. I pushed myself to limit to run for 5 Mon blocks and then spent 36 hours in bed with bad fatigue...

Got through first 3 weeks ok and then did first run week 4. I pushed myself to ...

jmozz

•3 years ago

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Run on the coast 😀😀

That's week 5 completed of C25K found it a breeze this morning, though it was going to be tough a full 20 minutes of running but I surprised my self feel...

That's week 5 completed of C25K found it a breeze this morning, though it was go...

Stocksy67

Graduate•3 years ago

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Still Determined

Hi all sorry It’s been a while, I was so disappointed last year managed to get to week 8 then injury and illness got me ☹️. after having covid I just could not...

Hi all sorry It’s been a while, I was so disappointed last year managed to get t...

Footsy

•3 years ago

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Getting back to training

Hi I’m new to this site I haven’t run for some months as I lost my mojo but as of tomorrow I’m going back to the beginning and use couch to 5k Running used to...

Hi I’m new to this site I haven’t run for some months as I lost my mojo but as o...

Nobby007

•3 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2021

A good week and another snow run ❄️😊

Going it alone 🥴

I’ve lost my mojo 😢

Update ... Week 5

Sense and Injury - a cautionary tale for the no longer 20 year olds

Thumbs up

Being sensible

Week 1 run 3

W5R3

What about life AFTER C25K?

W5R3 .......tick

Running through snow

Graduation

I DID IT C25K

Hello

Bad weather coming up!!

First 6k

Longer run today :)

W9R3 GRADUATE 😀🏁🏃‍♀️

W5 Run3 !!!!

Week 5 Run 3

Treadmill or Street?

Start again....????

W5R1

THE WORLD IS WHITE

Slow

C25K Week 4 run 1 too big a step up- in state of near collapse!

Run on the coast 😀😀

Still Determined

Getting back to training

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