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I can run!

I graduated about a month ago, but have repeated week 9 twice since, just to make myself believe I actually can run 30 minutes! Yesterday I ran for 42 minutes...

I graduated about a month ago, but have repeated week 9 twice since, just to mak...

Hawaii1

Graduate•3 years ago

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Officially Graduated 😆🏃‍♀️🎉

W9R3 after work tonight I must be honest I felt tired but I did it! So pleased with myself particularly as this time last year I couldn’t walk without...

W9R3 after work tonight I must be honest I felt tired but I did it! So pleased ...

PollyGray

Graduate•3 years ago

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Feeling hot in the sun this morning!

Once I got going it felt hot in the sun. Definitely warmed up further later in the day too.

Once I got going it felt hot in the sun. Definitely warmed up further later in t...

Pinkpig20

Graduate•3 years ago

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My first 15K Woohoo!!

Six of us from our running group had decided to aim for a 15K run today (one has done it quite a few times already). Probably one of the most stupid decisions...

Six of us from our running group had decided to aim for a 15K run today (one has...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 completed.... Kind of

So, week 5 run 3, got plenty of liquid in me, got running gear on said a prayer to help with a bit of devine wind behind me. Map my run on, Spotify on, c25k...

So, week 5 run 3, got plenty of liquid in me, got running gear on said a prayer ...

Epileptic_Squid

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5r2

Just did r2 of week 5, so chuffed I did it.

Lovescornwall

Graduate•3 years ago

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Random stuff

Not sure where to post since graduation. On here or elsewhere. I thought I would try a 2k run yesterday at a pace of 6 mins per kilometre to get a feel for a...

Not sure where to post since graduation. On here or elsewhere. I thought I would...

PlasticUnitedFan

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

After a week off, I was worried about doing this today - thanks for your support if you responded to my previous post! Well, I’ve done it and what occurred to...

After a week off, I was worried about doing this today - thanks for your support...

ThePostmistress

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

Sunday 7th June 2021 This was a slightly different run for me I worked out 5 mins walk plus 5 min run puts me at a road. I was then able to cross and run my 8...

Sunday 7th June 2021 This was a slightly different run for me I worked out 5 min...

amisfit

Graduate•3 years ago

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Great morning for a run

I decided after my last run to allow two days rest but it was such a lovely morning I just had to get out there and run after one day. Week 9 run 1, can't...

I decided after my last run to allow two days rest but it was such a lovely morn...

Yesletsgo

Graduate•3 years ago

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Final (and most comfortable) 25 minute run

Got out around 9am this morning for today’s run. I was worried I maybe should of set off a bit earlier with the hot weather but was surprised that I wasn’t too...

Got out around 9am this morning for today’s run. I was worried I maybe should of...

girlsjustwannarun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Heels or toes?

The Japanese slow running man says to run on your toes but when running W6R1 just now Sarah Millican told me to heel plant. Now I’m confused and ended up doing...

The Japanese slow running man says to run on your toes but when running W6R1 jus...

Dee2609

Graduate•3 years ago

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Feeling deflated

I posted on here a week ago about my ankles ...there still not much better so i still haven't done my final run to complete c25k. I have stopped walking the...

I posted on here a week ago about my ankles ...there still not much better so i ...

Bakingcupcake

•3 years ago

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Lost my mojo!

Hey I completed C25k a few weeks ago, managed to do 2 consolidation runs and then I went away for a few days, on our return it was half term so I felt I was...

Hey I completed C25k a few weeks ago, managed to do 2 consolidation runs and th...

Jammers1

Graduate•3 years ago

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SO chuffed 😊

Week 5 run 1 this morning. Felt better than I had done all week, nothing felt too tight, had my best 'positive mental attitude' on and the weather was a little...

Week 5 run 1 this morning. Felt better than I had done all week, nothing felt to...

D25K

Graduate•3 years ago

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Arthritis and pain

I have ‘mild arthritis’ but get pain walking around the block now. I tried C25K in the past and got to week 3 or 4 before I’m in a vicious cycle where it hurts...

I have ‘mild arthritis’ but get pain walking around the block now. I tried C25K ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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determined

hi stopped/ started now i am determined to complete this just finished wk3 and felt great ( on a treadmill) not brave enough to run outside yet

hi stopped/ started now i am determined to complete this just finished wk3 and f...

beano48

•3 years ago

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Aches and Pains

Just started doing Couch to 5k (am repeating first week) and have been doing a 2-3 hour walk once a week for a year now. Only issue is that I’ve had aches in...

Just started doing Couch to 5k (am repeating first week) and have been doing a 2...

Kariale

•3 years ago

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Week 9, run 1

Well I've actually run for 30 whole minutes, I'm so blimmin impressed with myself, I never thought I would see the day I could run for 30 mins, I only go on...

Well I've actually run for 30 whole minutes, I'm so blimmin impressed with myse...

Dawnc1975

•3 years ago

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Tiredness

I’ve just completed week 7 and I’m super proud of myself, however I’m finding that in the afternoons after I’ve done my run (I do my run in the morning), I’m...

I’ve just completed week 7 and I’m super proud of myself, however I’m finding th...

DeluxeDot

•3 years ago

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Week 2 of C25K, by an trained runner

I've been running a couple of years now. It started after I read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and I decided I don't want to end like my mom who can...

I've been running a couple of years now. It started after I read The 7 Habits of...

DanishDutchRunner

•3 years ago

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Wk 1 run 1

I got as far as week 7 last year but for one reason or another, stopped. I’m going back to the beginning and thought I’d post on here for some...

I got as far as week 7 last year but for one reason or another, stopped. I’m g...

v1cks1

•3 years ago

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🛑 Problem with adding images to posts - NOT SOLVED YET!!

EDIT: THIS IS NOT SOLVED YET! We will keep you posted... -- Hi all, You may find that you are unable to add photos or other images to your posts at the...

EDIT: THIS IS NOT SOLVED YET! We will keep you posted... -- Hi all, You may fi...

roseabi

•3 years ago

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W8R3 - accidentally paused the app so did 30 mins!

My only chance of getting a run in today was mid-morning and it was 21C when I set out so I took it nice and steady. I ran the same route as for R2 so I knew...

My only chance of getting a run in today was mid-morning and it was 21C when I s...

mancrunner1

Graduate•3 years ago

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W9R1

It was a chilly start with an overcast cloudy sky threatening rain. For the first time in nine weeks I started off sluggish and stiff, even after a five...

It was a chilly start with an overcast cloudy sky threatening rain. For the firs...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Post knee problems

Managed to do a run today after approximately 10 days of doing absolutely no exercise. Yesterday I walked for about 40 minutes, albeit at a steady pace, so...

Managed to do a run today after approximately 10 days of doing absolutely no exe...

Tezza5621

•3 years ago

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Emotional struggle (week 5)

I just started week 5 of C25K. In the past I have reset the app about 3 times, because I always get stuck on week 5. I however, I'm beginning to think that the...

I just started week 5 of C25K. In the past I have reset the app about 3 times, b...

Marjolondon

•3 years ago

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Fractured foot on a run last week! Help!

Hi everyone, I fractured my foot on one of my Couch to 5k runs last week and will be out of action for around 6 weeks (providing all goes well). This may be...

Hi everyone, I fractured my foot on one of my Couch to 5k runs last week and wi...

Coops31

•3 years ago

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Re conditioning

I’ll start with some honesty. I’m a recovering alcoholic who recently went 6 months AF which included doing c25k, and was running 5k at least twice a week....

I’ll start with some honesty. I’m a recovering alcoholic who recently went 6 mo...

Tig40

Graduate•3 years ago

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Changing Trainer

I completed W9R3 a couple of weeks ago but don’t feel ready for Bridge210K yet so I have been repeating W9 runs . Jo Whiley got me this far but I would now...

I completed W9R3 a couple of weeks ago but don’t feel ready for Bridge210K yet s...

Doris-1950

Graduate•3 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2021

I can run!

Officially Graduated 😆🏃‍♀️🎉

Feeling hot in the sun this morning!

My first 15K Woohoo!!

Week 5 run 3 completed.... Kind of

W5r2

Random stuff

Week 6 Run 3

Week 6 Run 1

Great morning for a run

Final (and most comfortable) 25 minute run

Heels or toes?

Feeling deflated

Lost my mojo!

SO chuffed 😊

Arthritis and pain

determined

Aches and Pains

Week 9, run 1

Tiredness

Week 2 of C25K, by an trained runner

Wk 1 run 1

🛑 Problem with adding images to posts - NOT SOLVED YET!!

W8R3 - accidentally paused the app so did 30 mins!

W9R1

Post knee problems

Emotional struggle (week 5)

Fractured foot on a run last week! Help!

Re conditioning

Changing Trainer

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