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You’re an inspiration

I’ve found reading everyone’s posts in bed this morning spurred me on to get out there .. wasn’t really feeling it but pushed on and amazingly I scored my...

I’ve found reading everyone’s posts in bed this morning spurred me on to get out...

Joggingonthewildside

Graduate•3 years ago

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Finally

I’ve only gone and completed it!!!!

LfcCraig

•3 years ago

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Week 9 run 1.

Such a beautiful day today, the run was enjoyable and I felt like I settled into it much easier today. Today was the first time I felt like I was running...

Such a beautiful day today, the run was enjoyable and I felt like I settled into...

SassyF

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk7R1 in new trainers

I graduated last year but with all that has happened over the year my fitness dropped and I had to start all over again. I have always been confident that I...

I graduated last year but with all that has happened over the year my fitness dr...

daycartes

Graduate•3 years ago

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Back out after a pause

I had a few days off because I thought my Achilles tendon was getting a bit niggly. Back in at W5R1. It turned out to be a perfect day for it, I got my pacing...

I had a few days off because I thought my Achilles tendon was getting a bit nigg...

DylanTheRabbit

Graduate•3 years ago

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W8R1 - Slow and thoughtful

The more I run the more time I get to think. When my mind is busy my runs are slower but afterwards I feel less cluttered mentally. It's a great positive,...

The more I run the more time I get to think. When my mind is busy my runs are sl...

Beastie_MCCXIX

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wow, I did it!

That’s it! Couch to 5K completed. I’m so proud of myself and I hope everyone else embarking on this journey is proud of themselves too. Now to try and keep it...

That’s it! Couch to 5K completed. I’m so proud of myself and I hope everyone els...

Juno24

Graduate•3 years ago

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1st Injury

Well its happened, out for a early morning run on Saturday and twenty minutes in I hit a section of uneven pavement, landed on the ball of my foot but there...

Well its happened, out for a early morning run on Saturday and twenty minutes in...

Skel68

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 7

What a way to start a Monday- week 7 day 1! Up nice and early (6am!!) to get the run done!!! Question-I struggle with my breathing, any tips? Also what are...

What a way to start a Monday- week 7 day 1! Up nice and early (6am!!) to get th...

Running_like_pheobe

Graduate•3 years ago

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Help! Stuck on week 4 run 1!

Hello all!! I’m so disappointed and frustrated with myself; having completed weeks 1, 2 and 3 I got up to start week 4 this morning- but I failed!! I just...

Hello all!! I’m so disappointed and frustrated with myself; having completed we...

Slushsteph

•3 years ago

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W6 Run 1

Wk 6 Run in the bag this morning Yeah. My breathing was all over the shop though been feeling congested past couple of day but I did it !!

Wk 6 Run in the bag this morning Yeah. My breathing was all over the shop though...

Roughdiamond01

•3 years ago

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W9R3 🏆

A lovely frosty, misty and sunny early morning run

ReesSteve

Graduate•3 years ago

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Something stopping me

I really want to start the program but always quick to find excuse not to run how did you all overcome this I suppose nerves? Haven’t run since retired from...

I really want to start the program but always quick to find excuse not to run ho...

Boyo1

•3 years ago

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Week off with a cold 😷

Hi everyone, My last run was last Monday - W4R3 and I was excited to start week 5. Then my 22 month old and I started coming down with colds - which also means...

Hi everyone, My last run was last Monday - W4R3 and I was excited to start week ...

Haybombay58

•3 years ago

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Too overweight?

So, at 5 feet tall and 20.5 stone, I'm not in a good place. I've ordered a treadmill and my plan is to start by walking because, I'm worried that if I try to...

So, at 5 feet tall and 20.5 stone, I'm not in a good place. I've ordered a trea...

Bramalam

•3 years ago

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Completed Week 3 but had to keep stopping - cheated?

I have completed week 3, but when I ran the 3 minutes segments, it was too much for me, so after 1m and 20 seconds of running, I had stop and walk for 15...

I have completed week 3, but when I ran the 3 minutes segments, it was too much ...

Hyper2

•3 years ago

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C25K at 23st

Any other BIG lads or lady’s doing couch to 5k? I did wk5r2 today with no problem after taking 3 days rest as my partner gave birth on Friday and I weighed...

Any other BIG lads or lady’s doing couch to 5k? I did wk5r2 today with no probl...

Aaron1875

•3 years ago

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Week 1. Run 2

Did 2nd run today on week 1. Treadmill. I can do the first few 1 min runs ok but then I feel at 45 seconds I can't do any further past the rest... I am not a...

Did 2nd run today on week 1. Treadmill. I can do the first few 1 min runs ok but...

Alison23

•3 years ago

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Not DIRECTLY related to running...

... but I have just been out to get in my running gear from the line, and I nearly tripped over a hedgehog! On the way back in, I saw a second one! last year...

... but I have just been out to get in my running gear from the line, and I near...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

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Back to it tomorrow

Have had a week off after my COVID vaccine as I felt a bit rough. Going to try a run in the morning and see how I get on - hopefully all will be ok. It feels...

Have had a week off after my COVID vaccine as I felt a bit rough. Going to try a...

markbrom

Graduate•3 years ago

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C25K - week 5 run 2

Can’t believe I did this! The first 8 minutes was fine, felt great but the last 8 minutes was hard, started to get a stitch but I didn’t stop!! Next run is a...

Can’t believe I did this! The first 8 minutes was fine, felt great but the last ...

BethEdwards23

Graduate•3 years ago

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Days break in between the running

On week three and doing well. What do others do in the day break in between the running day? Walk? Sit most of the day?

On week three and doing well. What do others do in the day break in between the...

Chishawasha

•3 years ago

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C25K Not a Gimmick!!

Just completed my Graduation Run and can’t believe I have been running for 9 weeks! This is my first post so be gentle but I thought I would share the...

Just completed my Graduation Run and can’t believe I have been running for 9 wee...

Bettyswallocks

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5r2 - for real!

Definitely a run of two halves today. The first eight minutes went very much to plan - a slow, steady jog out last the village hall and church, and out to the...

Definitely a run of two halves today. The first eight minutes went very much to ...

RainbowC

Graduate•3 years ago

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First 6k

We ran our first 6k on Friday, it was hard work, straight after work, but so worth it 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Did a comfortable 5.2k this morning, I love running at the...

We ran our first 6k on Friday, it was hard work, straight after work, but so wor...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Week four, run one - complete!

I am so happy - today I completed week four run one! After week three I was really nervous for the 5 minute runs - but I am definitely beginning to realise a...

I am so happy - today I completed week four run one! After week three I was real...

katiekatiekatiekatie

Graduate•3 years ago

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Feeling a little disheartened

Hi all, I’ve just finished W3R3 I found this more difficult than the previous time and now I’m facing Wk 4 I’m a bit apprenhensive. After this run I’m feeling...

Hi all, I’ve just finished W3R3 I found this more difficult than the previous ti...

Greenfingers21

Graduate•3 years ago

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FINALLY!!!

I DID IT!! Week 9 run 3 and I even managed a few extra mins on the end so 4.6 km in 38 minutes. Can’t believe it! Started jan 6th and repeated one week....

I DID IT!! Week 9 run 3 and I even managed a few extra mins on the end so 4.6 km...

Golf2106

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk8 completed

Good morning to you all. Haven't posted for this week's runs. Completed wk8 this morning and it was a slog, I really wanted to stop after 5mns but kept going,...

Good morning to you all. Haven't posted for this week's runs. Completed wk8 this...

Returnagain

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 🏃🏼‍♀️🤪

Can’t believe I’m nearly at the end! Does it get any easier?!! 1 to go and I’m so proud of myself 🥳

Can’t believe I’m nearly at the end! Does it get any easier?!! 1 to go and I’m s...

Patch281

Graduate•3 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2021

You’re an inspiration

Finally

Week 9 run 1.

Wk7R1 in new trainers

Back out after a pause

W8R1 - Slow and thoughtful

Wow, I did it!

1st Injury

Week 7

Help! Stuck on week 4 run 1!

W6 Run 1

W9R3 🏆

Something stopping me

Week off with a cold 😷

Too overweight?

Completed Week 3 but had to keep stopping - cheated?

C25K at 23st

Week 1. Run 2

Not DIRECTLY related to running...

Back to it tomorrow

C25K - week 5 run 2

Days break in between the running

C25K Not a Gimmick!!

W5r2 - for real!

First 6k

Week four, run one - complete!

Feeling a little disheartened

FINALLY!!!

Wk8 completed

Week 9 run 2 🏃🏼‍♀️🤪

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