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Don't think I can do this :-(

I'm on week 2 run 3, well I should be doing it today BUT I really don't want to. I did week 2 run 2 on Friday and I really didn't like it at all. I had done...

I'm on week 2 run 3, well I should be doing it today BUT I really don't want to....

Popstess

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 9 completed, Thoughts of a 56 year who couldn’t run 5k in school.

Week nine completed and I have stuck to the plan. I feel very pleased with myself and will try to share some of my learnings. 1. Have a reason start, and...

Week nine completed and I have stuck to the plan. I feel very pleased with myse...

Makearunforit

Graduate•3 years ago

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W6R3

Can't believe I've just run for 25 minutes without stopping! This is my second attempt at C25K. Last year I got to the first run of W6, then a niggling ankle...

Can't believe I've just run for 25 minutes without stopping! This is my second a...

RachelH25

•3 years ago

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Week 7 completed

After the first week of running I never believed I would make it this far, I’m so pleased with myself. I’ve been measuring my distance and did my first 3k...

After the first week of running I never believed I would make it this far, I’m ...

kittykat49

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

CT5KW5R3 Completed it! Did a full 20 min run . Hard to take it in that I can do this now from week one when I couldn’t run for 69 seconds lol

CT5KW5R3 Completed it! Did a full 20 min run . Hard to take it in that I can do...

Pandachoc

•3 years ago

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Easy like Sunday morning

Well there we are w3R1 done I actually felt quite comfortable 😀 The dog is loving it! I’m sure the sunshine and chill out tunes made me feel more relaxed....

Well there we are w3R1 done I actually felt quite comfortable 😀 The dog is lovi...

OverTheFields

•3 years ago

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Officially a runner

I’ve done it and so proud of myself I would of never thought I would of got to this stage, I’ve not quite hit 5k but will continue until I do. Great app I’ve...

I’ve done it and so proud of myself I would of never thought I would of got to t...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Week 8 - Those extra 3 minutes!

Those extra three minutes from W7 to W8 felt big! However, afterwards I felt better than ever! Really enjoyed it and actually managed to hit 5k if I include my...

Those extra three minutes from W7 to W8 felt big! However, afterwards I felt bet...

Thommo23

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk4r1

Well here I am wk4r1 just completed after a vino’s yesterday!! Considering day wk1r1 I was out of breath after 60 seconds I can now run 16 minutes 🙌 super...

Well here I am wk4r1 just completed after a vino’s yesterday!! Considering day w...

De48

Graduate•3 years ago

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Just starting out

Just new to this so havnt done my first day yet. If I can’t complete it first time round do I just keep trying until I do and keep going back to first day ? .

Just new to this so havnt done my first day yet. If I can’t complete it first ti...

NewBeginner1

•3 years ago

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5th week

I finished my fourth week, but I could not complete the routine Monday I could not do the 5 minutes running, Wednesday I ran one of the five minutes, Friday...

I finished my fourth week, but I could not complete the routine Monday I could...

Rigailuk

•3 years ago

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Dinosaur question

forgive my ignorance ... I read a lot of your posts and you all seem to know how far you have walked/run/shuffled each time you complete a session. Please can...

forgive my ignorance ... I read a lot of your posts and you all seem to know how...

GrannyPigsPerfume

Graduate•3 years ago

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Secret no more!

So i have been outed by my enthusiasm! As i signed up to a virtual 5k for charity and they sent me a free running top so i had to tell this husband m running...

So i have been outed by my enthusiasm! As i signed up to a virtual 5k for charit...

Sammie137

•3 years ago

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Shin splints

Hi, I’m starting out but I know whenever I run for as little as 100m I have shin splints that take a day to go away. Is there any advice how to avoid it?

Hi, I’m starting out but I know whenever I run for as little as 100m I have shin...

No_Saint

•3 years ago

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Week 9 next

I am nowhere near 5k after finishing week 8 - doing about 3.5 Km running for the 28 mins. Can I still graduate after week 9 run 3 🤔 Also boy was it a hard...

I am nowhere near 5k after finishing week 8 - doing about 3.5 Km running for the...

Mrswoolley

Graduate•3 years ago

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What is the best 10k plan to follow after c25k? I graduated 5k last week and I'm considering training for 10k in a few weeks time? Thanks

Running a 10k

Abscrab66

•3 years ago

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Lost enthusiasm

Has anyone else lost the enthusiasm to keep going out after graduation. I don't get the same buzz anymore. I graduated last July and have been going out for a...

Has anyone else lost the enthusiasm to keep going out after graduation. I don't ...

Oldwoman65

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 8 run 3......Yes!

Thanks to everyone who encouraged me after I did not manage to complete run 2 of week8. I got myself in the zone, put my old running shoes and managed the...

Thanks to everyone who encouraged me after I did not manage to complete run 2 of...

Trecha10

Graduate•3 years ago

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Brooks shoes

I'm so excited, bought my first pair of Brooks adrenalin 21's. Testing them tomorrow. Does anyone like them? Had gait analysis, apparantly I slightly over...

I'm so excited, bought my first pair of Brooks adrenalin 21's. Testing them tomo...

Dobbydoodah

Graduate•3 years ago

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Starting to feel the achievement

W8R1 completed in the sun first thing . In the last 2 years - work always “ got in the way “ of exercise. C25K is what I needed to break that “ excuse “ and...

W8R1 completed in the sun first thing . In the last 2 years - work always “ got...

LadyLawton

Graduate•3 years ago

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Big Ol Stu Week7

Well guys, thanks for the support, this community is great. Rolled straight through W7R1, not so fast but done. Recovery is noticeably quicker, still aches due...

Well guys, thanks for the support, this community is great. Rolled straight thro...

Big_ol_Stu

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

W1R2 complete

Decided to do this one out round the fields near home, nicer scenery, rougher terrain, but as I’m doing this to be fit enough to do Cani-x with my dogs needs...

Decided to do this one out round the fields near home, nicer scenery, rougher te...

KitkaterinaB

Graduate•3 years ago

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Done it. Done it.

Have completed C25K not quite 5k but will get there. Have really enjoyed it. I'm 68 never thought I would be running again. Brilliant programme.

Have completed C25K not quite 5k but will get there. Have really enjoyed it. I'm...

Pollywobble

•3 years ago

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W9R3 - can’t believe I made it to Graduation!

Today I completed my run 3 of week 9. I started this programme 9 weeks ago to make myself get some fresh air and exercise because I found that since working...

Today I completed my run 3 of week 9. I started this programme 9 weeks ago to ma...

LolaBobs

Graduate•3 years ago

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Day 4 Run 3

Managed run 3 and end of week one. 4lbs off - not just running...also doing plan. Feeling good. Blister has recovered well... feeling good. Motivation was...

Managed run 3 and end of week one. 4lbs off - not just running...also doing plan...

True-Love1406

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Couldn’t Complete W6/R3

Hello everyone, Ever have those days that your body is tell you “No run for you today!”... but your mind say that you can push through it because this IS...

Hello everyone, Ever have those days that your body is tell you “No run for ...

Getnoffmycouch

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 panic!

About to start week 5. Having never run before this programme I don’t know how I am going to be able to run for 20 mins on run 3?! Is it really possible?

About to start week 5. Having never run before this programme I don’t know how I...

Nikkiannec

•3 years ago

14 Replies

When does it get easier?

I have got up to the 5k and done about 10 of them now. Silly me, I thought it would get easier. Is it because I’m more ‘old cock’ than ‘ spring chicken’,...

I have got up to the 5k and done about 10 of them now. Silly me, I thought it wo...

Woodchip

•3 years ago

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Good Run 😀wk8 r 1

No stitch no heavy legs am I finally getting there!! I really enjoyed this run in the sun 🌞 Turned the music up high and found a good pace. I’m really...

No stitch no heavy legs am I finally getting there!! I really enjoyed this ru...

445600

Graduate•3 years ago

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Nearly there.

Hi all, Just wanted to pen down my journey. Sorry for the long post. From being a lazy walker to someone who loves to just go out and run everyday. I have...

Hi all, Just wanted to pen down my journey. Sorry for the long post. From being...

Mjerry

Graduate•3 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2021

Don't think I can do this :-(

Week 9 completed, Thoughts of a 56 year who couldn’t run 5k in school.

W6R3

Week 7 completed

Week 5 Run 3

Easy like Sunday morning

Officially a runner

Week 8 - Those extra 3 minutes!

Wk4r1

Just starting out

5th week

Dinosaur question

Secret no more!

Shin splints

Week 9 next

What is the best 10k plan to follow after c25k? I graduated 5k last week and I'm considering training for 10k in a few weeks time? Thanks

Lost enthusiasm

Week 8 run 3......Yes!

Brooks shoes

Starting to feel the achievement

Big Ol Stu Week7

W1R2 complete

Done it. Done it.

W9R3 - can’t believe I made it to Graduation!

Day 4 Run 3

Couldn’t Complete W6/R3

Week 5 panic!

When does it get easier?

Good Run 😀wk8 r 1

Nearly there.

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