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Graduated 🎓

I did it 🙂 Slow but steady and 2nd attempt after reaching week 7 a year ago. My rest day often stretched to 5/6 days with a bit of yoga in between to stretch...

I did it 🙂 Slow but steady and 2nd attempt after reaching week 7 a year ago. My...

Greenmumma

Graduate•2 years ago

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Half way bell update

Sorry I am getting a bit OCD about this bell. Today on run bell went off as usual early. Then to prove this Denise said after the bell 'next you will hear the...

Sorry I am getting a bit OCD about this bell. Today on run bell went off as usua...

Wagper08

Graduate•2 years ago

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W9R2

Under my belt. W9R3 am coming for you

Pontegirl

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 7 bites the dust.

Finished week 7. Run 3. Under estimated, after reading what others had said about warmer weather, and went off a bit quick. Slowed it down but really struggled...

Finished week 7. Run 3. Under estimated, after reading what others had said abou...

Bluestreek

Graduate•2 years ago

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W9R2 - Almost there!

Fully hydrated and off I went yesterday evening for my penultimate C25K run. After learning from my last run that little water means heavy legs ( not great)...

Fully hydrated and off I went yesterday evening for my penultimate C25K run. ...

RunMyWay

Graduate•2 years ago

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W4r1 blooming warm!

So, got that run done along the Cuckoo trail amongst the blooming flowers, don't think the warm weather helped at midday though😎 the last 5 minute run was a...

So, got that run done along the Cuckoo trail amongst the blooming flowers, don't...

davelinks

Graduate•2 years ago

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Final run done!

I am a graduate (again)! Feeling very pleased with myself as many factors have made this one more difficult for me to complete but by spacing out my runs I...

I am a graduate (again)! Feeling very pleased with myself as many factors have m...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•2 years ago

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Putting the plan into Action

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time and trouble to help me. It is greatly appreciated. Today was a ‘non-run’ day, as I did a 6k run yesterday and...

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time and trouble to help me. It is great...

YorkieRunner

•2 years ago

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Gutted

My old friend Stenosis is back. Crippling back pain. So I’ve been advised to stop running as it’s too much impact. I can now walk. Just about. I’m so...

My old friend Stenosis is back. Crippling back pain. So I’ve been advised to sto...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Consolidation runs week 1

First 3 runs down post graduation 2x30mins 1x5k! 💪still feels hard and slow but haven’t given up! However, my left inside calf seems to be getting worse odd...

First 3 runs down post graduation 2x30mins 1x5k! 💪still feels hard and slow but...

J125k

Graduate•2 years ago

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Six weeks consolidation!

I’ve spent six weeks since graduating running three 30 minute runs a week to build up strength and comfort. I’m now adding some shorter interval speed runs and...

I’ve spent six weeks since graduating running three 30 minute runs a week to bui...

Kjb04

Graduate•2 years ago

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Thank you ❤️

Thinking of you ❤️

mollython

•2 years ago

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ANXIETY BEFORE RUNNING

How do people deal with the above?? I have completed the C25K twice on a treadmill. I have been running for just short of 2.5 years. I do 5/6km three times a...

How do people deal with the above?? I have completed the C25K twice on a treadm...

YorkieRunner

•2 years ago

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scared about week 4!

Just finished week 3 run 3 and a bit scared about week 4 - it seems a bit of a jump. Should i do an extra homework run to get myself better prepared?

Just finished week 3 run 3 and a bit scared about week 4 - it seems a bit of a j...

Folkestone

•2 years ago

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Obese and just completed wk 1

Hi, sorry I can’t be any help on the long term chances for obese runners but I am with you. I am just starting and still struggling to think that completing...

Hi, sorry I can’t be any help on the long term chances for obese runners but I a...

C311

•2 years ago

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Tonights Psychological Battle

So having had an enforced week long break from running, I am heading out again this evening and will be attempting W8 R3; but I need some advice before I do....

So having had an enforced week long break from running, I am heading out again t...

AndrewFoot84

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wk7 R2 done

After a emotional day yesterday today was a good run. Helped clear the mind. Half way bell is still annoying me, wish I could turn it off. 🤪 Bring on R3......

After a emotional day yesterday today was a good run. Helped clear the mind. Hal...

Wagper08

Graduate•2 years ago

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Trying too hard

My ankle has been hurting for the last 10 days after a parkrun! I wasn't sure why as I hadn't twisted or strained it and I had had no swelling etc I managed to...

My ankle has been hurting for the last 10 days after a parkrun! I wasn't sure wh...

Bobbydazzle

Graduate•2 years ago

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NHS C25K keeps freezing

Hi all - I’m having an issue with my NHS C25K app freezing. It doesn’t do it every time but the music fades when the talking should cut in, but no talking,...

Hi all - I’m having an issue with my NHS C25K app freezing. It doesn’t do it ev...

FormulaRun

•2 years ago

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Any obese runners completed C25K?

Hi everyone! I've just started week 2 of C25K and looking for a bit of reassurance from you lovely people please. I've done C25K before years ago so know it...

Hi everyone! I've just started week 2 of C25K and looking for a bit of reassura...

Hound

•2 years ago

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A year on from Graduation !!

This is my first post in over a year , I completed my C25K in April 21, and since then it’s opened up the joy of running , I’m now enjoying my training for...

This is my first post in over a year , I completed my C25K in April 21, and sinc...

TytoAndy

•2 years ago

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Wk8R3 .... Train in the rain !

Completed W8R3 tonight and did the majority of it in the pouring rain 🌧️ and you know what I loved it. I think it not being cold and windy helped but it...

Completed W8R3 tonight and did the majority of it in the pouring rain 🌧️ and yo...

neets00

Graduate•2 years ago

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I HAVE HUNG UP MY RUNNING SHOES

It is approaching nine years since I discovered C25k and subsequently this forum and the combination of the two changed my life in more positive ways than I...

It is approaching nine years since I discovered C25k and subsequently this forum...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•2 years ago

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how do I help myself

how do I sort myself out I feel so confused lonely deserted fat unhealthy abandoned unable to cope any more with this world. Not even sure I want to any more I...

how do I sort myself out I feel so confused lonely deserted fat unhealthy abando...

Tyton

•2 years ago

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Wk7 run2 done

It was cool and wet, oddly I don't mind running in the rain, and I did this without any problems. Instructor57 I took your advice and repeated wk6 run3 again...

It was cool and wet, oddly I don't mind running in the rain, and I did this with...

Returnagain

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

Found this one a bit tougher but I suspect it was more to do with being at physio yesterday and being a bit tender after some poking and prodding. On a...

Found this one a bit tougher but I suspect it was more to do with being at physi...

BrokeyNotSoBusted

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wild Running

Being a naturist I set myself the challenge of running the C25K as a naturist. I completed Week 9 Run 3 and I am trying to keep up the 3 runs a week routine. I...

Being a naturist I set myself the challenge of running the C25K as a naturist. I...

Windrunner1

•2 years ago

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Use the NHS c25k first run for interval training?

Hello, I was wondering if anyone uses the first run in week one for interval training after graduating c25k?

Hello, I was wondering if anyone uses the first run in week one for interval tra...

Tarbaby1000

•2 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2: now with added wildlife

It was my 50th birthday last week and so I decided to treat myself to an overnight stay at a spa resort. Wednesday or Thursday are my usual run 2 days (Monday...

It was my 50th birthday last week and so I decided to treat myself to an overnig...

TimeInNature

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 Less distance covered, slightly improved pace…will I ever get to 5k??

So far I have covered 2.2km from start to finish, this morning, 1.99km I’m confused!

So far I have covered 2.2km from start to finish, this morning, 1.99km I’m conf...

Runningrickard

Graduate•2 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2022

Graduated 🎓

Half way bell update

W9R2

Week 7 bites the dust.

W9R2 - Almost there!

W4r1 blooming warm!

Final run done!

Putting the plan into Action

Gutted

Consolidation runs week 1

Six weeks consolidation!

Thank you ❤️

ANXIETY BEFORE RUNNING

scared about week 4!

Obese and just completed wk 1

Tonights Psychological Battle

Wk7 R2 done

Trying too hard

NHS C25K keeps freezing

Any obese runners completed C25K?

A year on from Graduation !!

Wk8R3 .... Train in the rain !

I HAVE HUNG UP MY RUNNING SHOES

how do I help myself

Wk7 run2 done

Week 7 Run 2

Wild Running

Use the NHS c25k first run for interval training?

Week 8 Run 2: now with added wildlife

Week 3 run 1 Less distance covered, slightly improved pace…will I ever get to 5k??

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