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Getting there

Hello everybody, I have done my first run of week 9, managed to to 30mins/4.5km, I am quite happy with that! I hope I will be able to raise the pace for the...

Hello everybody, I have done my first run of week 9, managed to to 30mins/4.5km,...

AndruDjango

•3 years ago

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Today’s Success...

First 5km since the end of Feb. Trying to get back in to regular running again. Had a month off and want to try running 3 times a week again. Did a few...

First 5km since the end of Feb. Trying to get back in to regular running again...

Sar9

Graduate•3 years ago

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Inspiration For New C25K Members

Hi all. I have just completed my longest run this morning and could have run for longer. The experts are right in saying "Slow Down"! I slowed my pace a little...

Hi all. I have just completed my longest run this morning and could have run for...

Rayblade900

•3 years ago

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Just completed w6r3, my sister is sneaky but motivating!

Well, another "can't believe I did it" post...but I did and it was probably the best run I've had, managed to keep the pace slow and kept my breathing under...

Well, another "can't believe I did it" post...but I did and it was probably the ...

Vix360

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Snow patrol

Just finished my first 5k for quite some time in a blizzard. It was surprisingly refreshing!

Just finished my first 5k for quite some time in a blizzard. It was surprisingly...

DaveA1958

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 run 1

Yay, I'm not the fastest jogger but just completed this run and measured the distance at just over 3k. Chuffed to bits 😁😁😁

Yay, I'm not the fastest jogger but just completed this run and measured the dis...

JudeB21

Graduate•3 years ago

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First run!

First run today after putting it off and finding excuses for a while. Felt good and looking forward to the next one

First run today after putting it off and finding excuses for a while. Felt good ...

Brid34

•3 years ago

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WK7 R2 - that was tough - it feels like it all getting harder

I was planning on giving myself two test days between run 1 and 2 of this week but I woke early and decided to get it boxed off...what a tough run it was! Imm...

I was planning on giving myself two test days between run 1 and 2 of this week b...

Oilandwater

Graduate•3 years ago

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6K run this morning

I did the NRC "Next Long Run" this morning which is 42 minutes and I covered 6.04K. This is my longest run since I graduated and I have to say I really enjoyed...

I did the NRC "Next Long Run" this morning which is 42 minutes and I covered 6.0...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Graduate

9 weeks ago I could hardly run for a minute, now I can run for 30 minutes! The 30 minutes didn't quite total up to 5k so my last run I carried on running until...

9 weeks ago I could hardly run for a minute, now I can run for 30 minutes! The 3...

ckp82

Graduate•3 years ago

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Post grad run3

So yesterday took the dog (springer spaniel) off to the local country park for company on my run, he thought it was a game of chase and was having a wonderful...

So yesterday took the dog (springer spaniel) off to the local country park for c...

Helena-S

Graduate•3 years ago

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Water or no water?

Curious if people bring water with them on their runs? In the past for any long walks or exercise I’ve been attached to a water bottle but someone once told me...

Curious if people bring water with them on their runs? In the past for any long ...

katkat123

Graduate•3 years ago

17 Replies

Week 9 finished

I cannot believe I actually managed to finish. This was my 4th attempt and I couldn’t be happier to finally get to the end. Any recommendations for the next...

I cannot believe I actually managed to finish. This was my 4th attempt and I cou...

Clarabelle123

•3 years ago

9 Replies

W4R3 - A win and a loss

Completed W4R3 in some very cold temperatures, felt like I'd won the lottery when I got back home to a warm shower! Super proud of myself for getting this far...

Completed W4R3 in some very cold temperatures, felt like I'd won the lottery whe...

C25Kate

•3 years ago

42 Replies

Hilly

Hello. We are doing ok, we are repeating weeks before we move on. We have done week one twice and are now about to do week two for the second time. I feel...

Hello. We are doing ok, we are repeating weeks before we move on. We have done ...

GrannyPigsPerfume

Graduate•3 years ago

3 Replies

The long term goal?

I’ve just begun the C25K programme for the second time. Last time just after I completed it I was knocked flat by a bereavement so didn’t get to find out what...

I’ve just begun the C25K programme for the second time. Last time just after I c...

MarybellM

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Inspired by a Friend, C25K Day 1

Being tucked away doing home office most of the year without excersise - not exactly a couch potato, but same effect, and inspired by a friend who already...

Being tucked away doing home office most of the year without excersise - not exa...

12450Hz

•3 years ago

11 Replies

So many graduates

There are so many seem to be graduating today. WELL DONE 👍

Greenfingers21

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Was 1st run a fluke

Gearing myself up to complete my 2nd run this evening. I’m reading posts to get inspiration, I love reading everyone’s journey and all the advice. Even though...

Gearing myself up to complete my 2nd run this evening. I’m reading posts to get ...

Minnielala78

•3 years ago

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I have finished!! Week 9 run 3 🥳

Can’t believe I have completed c25k !! I dont think ive started something and properly seen it through to the end since playing Pokemon in 1998😂 I am so proud...

Can’t believe I have completed c25k !! I dont think ive started something and pr...

Tanooki

Graduate•3 years ago

19 Replies

Treadmill insights wanted!

Hi loverly people, just wondering if anyone else feels like walking/running on treadmills always seems more difficult than walking/running outside. I have just...

Hi loverly people, just wondering if anyone else feels like walking/running on t...

Petem56

Graduate•3 years ago

17 Replies

W7R2 - phew so much better

This run was so much better than w7r1 (which was terrible). Today felt so much better. Legs weren’t like lead. I definitely took advice and drank more pre...

This run was so much better than w7r1 (which was terrible). Today felt so much ...

JumpShredded

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

A little advice please

I’ve just completed Wk7R1 and although it was fantastic I thought at one stage I’d have to cut it short( I would have been very upset about this). Anyway the...

I’ve just completed Wk7R1 and although it was fantastic I thought at one stage I...

Greenfingers21

Graduate•3 years ago

8 Replies

I’ve finally done it

Two huge successes today. Not only have I ran for 30 minutes to complete my final run of week 9 But more importantly after doing all the course on the...

Two huge successes today. Not only have I ran for 30 minutes to complete my fina...

Jed01

Graduate•3 years ago

14 Replies

Week 5 positivity

I've just completed W5R2 and really enjoyed it - especially the smugness of the aftermath. I'm actually looking forward to R3 and feel confident that the plan...

I've just completed W5R2 and really enjoyed it - especially the smugness of the ...

Onyva

Graduate•3 years ago

2 Replies

Graduation day!!!!

What an amazing run I had, best ever! I felt happy all the way like never before! The sun was shining, I have my medal, my friends sprayed me with...

What an amazing run I had, best ever! I felt happy all the way like never before...

ele123

Graduate•3 years ago

35 Replies

My first run with company!

So far, despite knowing a few people that run, I’ve only ever run by myself. So the other day my cousin suggested that we go for a run together. I was kinda...

So far, despite knowing a few people that run, I’ve only ever run by myself. So ...

HexGirl

Graduate•3 years ago

4 Replies

Starting Week 5 but just ran 5k non stop.

Hey everyone, This is a bit of a strange one. I woke up this morning after doing my W4R3 yesterday and I felt great, REALLY great. No pain, no soreness, no...

Hey everyone, This is a bit of a strange one. I woke up this morning after doin...

Stewy87

Graduate•3 years ago

23 Replies

1st post covid run 😁

Hi everyone, today was my 1st run after 4 months off after having covid at the beginning of Dec. It has triggered my asthma after 20 yrs free of it. So after a...

Hi everyone, today was my 1st run after 4 months off after having covid at the b...

Runningbird56

Graduate•3 years ago

13 Replies

Second consolidation run

I've now done two consolidation runs with a gap of 6 days between the w9 r3 and both runs. I have had a niggling pain in my left knee so thought I'd have a...

I've now done two consolidation runs with a gap of 6 days between the w9 r3 and ...

thelastgizmo

Graduate•3 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2021

Getting there

Today’s Success...

Inspiration For New C25K Members

Just completed w6r3, my sister is sneaky but motivating!

Snow patrol

Week 8 run 1

First run!

WK7 R2 - that was tough - it feels like it all getting harder

6K run this morning

Graduate

Post grad run3

Water or no water?

Week 9 finished

W4R3 - A win and a loss

Hilly

The long term goal?

Inspired by a Friend, C25K Day 1

So many graduates

Was 1st run a fluke

I have finished!! Week 9 run 3 🥳

Treadmill insights wanted!

W7R2 - phew so much better

A little advice please

I’ve finally done it

Week 5 positivity

Graduation day!!!!

My first run with company!

Starting Week 5 but just ran 5k non stop.

1st post covid run 😁

Second consolidation run

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