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C25K Week 2 Run 3

Week 2 Run 3 completed issues on this one, no app, battery playing up on iPhone dropped from 100% to 7% turning off as soon as any app turned on, so no Laura...

Week 2 Run 3 completed issues on this one, no app, battery playing up on iPhone ...

Papillon17

Graduate•2 years ago

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On Tour

This week I have been fortunate enough to run with the backdrop of the Banff mountains, in the forestry of Jasper and around the Sea Wall of Vancouver. Lucky...

This week I have been fortunate enough to run with the backdrop of the Banff mou...

Bootsie2020

Graduate•2 years ago

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Started running at age 71 years

other peoples experience of stating running in later years

Trishthedish71

•2 years ago

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Dogs and my 5k today

There are no bad dogs but only bad owners. Today had a really scary time on my 5k run. After 2 runs at me I shouted to the owner to control the dog. Nothing...

There are no bad dogs but only bad owners. Today had a really scary time on my 5...

hamit

Graduate•2 years ago

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Distractions

hi everyone, Ive just started week 8...well i tried last week but i keep getting into situations where I need to stop for example, dogs, horses and people...

hi everyone, Ive just started week 8...well i tried last week but i keep getti...

First-time-run

•2 years ago

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just finished wk 9 run 2 and what should be next?

just ran week 9 day 2 and on Saturday will complete with my first 5k park run. But what happens next week? I want to continue but there are so many Apps out...

just ran week 9 day 2 and on Saturday will complete with my first 5k park run. ...

ExBlondeMick

Graduate•2 years ago

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What a glorious start to the day, happy Wednesday folks 🌞

This running bug has firmly bitten me ! Everyone was right about forming new habits. Yes I brought my running gear to Kos and have been continuing to run every...

This running bug has firmly bitten me ! Everyone was right about forming new hab...

Mrsmuppet

Graduate•2 years ago

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4th Attempt to complete!

Tried to complete couch25k 3 times before and given up around week 4/5. I’ve finally got to week 8 run 2. Ran extremely slowly, but delighted to complete it....

Tried to complete couch25k 3 times before and given up around week 4/5. I’ve fin...

VALU3

•2 years ago

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Never to old

i write this to hopefully encourage any out there who are struggling. I am 72 years oid, with diabetes, angina and arthritis in my right knee and am due to...

i write this to hopefully encourage any out there who are struggling. I am 72 y...

Chester_1

•2 years ago

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Setback on week 9

Did week 9 run 1 last Friday, felt a twinge in my left flank during, but it didn't get any worse thoughout the run. Afterwards however, very sore and disrupted...

Did week 9 run 1 last Friday, felt a twinge in my left flank during, but it didn...

Cloudsprite

•2 years ago

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week 5

I’m so pleased I completed day 2 week 5 which is 2 x 8 min runs, I can’t believe I’ve done it!! I’m so proud of myself. I’m 4 stone overweight and hoping this...

I’m so pleased I completed day 2 week 5 which is 2 x 8 min runs, I can’t believe...

Kes_

•2 years ago

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Breathing

I've completed week two and really pleased 😄. The trainer voice talks about breathing in for every 4 steps and out for 4. As soon as I focus on breathing,...

I've completed week two and really pleased 😄. The trainer voice talks about bre...

KL77

•2 years ago

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SHE DID IT!

Further to my post about my daughter running with me as she trained for the Belfast Half Marathon, I am proud to say that she absolutely smashed it. She didn’t...

Further to my post about my daughter running with me as she trained for the Belf...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Another Run Nearer

Out again today Week 2 Run 2, hopefully regaining my running mojo again. Ran again on some of the local Parkrun route and as such I have become a Local Legend...

Out again today Week 2 Run 2, hopefully regaining my running mojo again. Ran aga...

Papillon17

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Just to say to anyone who is struggling, listen to everyone saying "slow down". Just ran this session with no drama at all, just by slowing down to a very...

Just to say to anyone who is struggling, listen to everyone saying "slow down". ...

-Alchemist-

•2 years ago

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Week 7 Done - on vacation!

I am so proud of myself that I continued with the C25K plan while vacationing in 's Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. It was made easier by a wonderful...

I am so proud of myself that I continued with the C25K plan while vacationing in...

ChannelRunner2

Graduate•2 years ago

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Cough to 5K Complete :)

I'm delighted so say I've recently completed the C25K challenge! I'm sure you all know it's not easy at times, but I was determined to complete it and...

I'm delighted so say I've recently completed the C25K challenge! I'm sure you ...

sysip10

Graduate•2 years ago

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If I can do it, Anyone can

When I took the leap to do the Couch to 5k I gave myself every excuse under the sun as to why I couldn’t do it. A more detailed explanation is to be found at...

When I took the leap to do the Couch to 5k I gave myself every excuse under the ...

Neilyx

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 4 of Ju-Ju’s Magic Plan - here I come 🏃🏽‍♀️

I do love a proper training plan ☺️ I ran the ct5k to the letter and found it worked if I put my trust in it. Since completing it I did some weeks of...

I do love a proper training plan ☺️ I ran the ct5k to the letter and found it wo...

Dendev75

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

After a short (5 day) break, due to medical treatment, I completed run 1 of week 2. It went okay and just hoping run 2 goes well.

After a short (5 day) break, due to medical treatment, I completed run 1 of week...

Music-Man

•2 years ago

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Temporary pause (hopefully)

Following a persitant niggle in my left adductor and in my right heel, a physio has now diagnosed the issues. As well as strengethening exercises for adductor...

Following a persitant niggle in my left adductor and in my right heel, a physio ...

Mojoxxx

Graduate•2 years ago

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I’ve caught covid 😭

so after 10 days away from running on holiday, I managed a repeat of w5r2. And then I tested positive for covid 😭 must have caught it on the way home....

so after 10 days away from running on holiday, I managed a repeat of w5r2. And...

Wwps

Graduate•2 years ago

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Beginnings & Endings

Monday Run on Sunday to keep tomorrow free to watch the funeral. A breath of sweet peas & I am off…30 mins of early morning fresh air to clear away the...

Monday Run on Sunday to keep tomorrow free to watch the funeral. A breath of sw...

Annieapple

Administrator•2 years ago

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WK7R1 ☑️

After unintended break, I have completed my WK7R1 without any issues. I thought I would struggle but I still managed clocked 7’35’’ pace per kilometre.

After unintended break, I have completed my WK7R1 without any issues. I thought ...

B_Dlo

Graduate•2 years ago

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Aching legs after 2 days.

Hi all I was supposed to run today but my legs have started to ache quite badly overnight. I think I'll take an extra rest day but Im wondering if this is...

Hi all I was supposed to run today but my legs have started to ache quite bad...

Gotanno

•2 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 😁 🏃‍♀️ completed

To say im so very very happy is an understatement. Im ecstatic ive completed the couch to 5k. Its been a fantastic journey of self discovery pushing myself...

To say im so very very happy is an understatement. Im ecstatic ive completed t...

Santa_1

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

yay finally got the hang of running slower. Following Jo Whiley

doggytail

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 3: Canadian Holiday Runs

Keep Moving..stick to the plan..enjoy the surroundings…

Annieapple

Administrator•2 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 - Great Advice

Thanks to everyone who gave good advice after my issues on week 5 run 3, when max heartrate was too high and I was panting and not feeling great at the end. I...

Thanks to everyone who gave good advice after my issues on week 5 run 3, when ma...

-Alchemist-

•2 years ago

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hiya!

Hiya new today :-) just wanted to know if anyone was from Northampton?? Any other newbies? X

Hiya new today :-) just wanted to know if anyone was from Northampton?? Any ot...

Sydney31

•2 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2022

C25K Week 2 Run 3

On Tour

Started running at age 71 years

Dogs and my 5k today

Distractions

just finished wk 9 run 2 and what should be next?

What a glorious start to the day, happy Wednesday folks 🌞

4th Attempt to complete!

Never to old

Setback on week 9

week 5

Breathing

SHE DID IT!

Another Run Nearer

Week 6 Run 2

Week 7 Done - on vacation!

Cough to 5K Complete :)

If I can do it, Anyone can

Week 4 of Ju-Ju’s Magic Plan - here I come 🏃🏽‍♀️

Week 2 run 1

Temporary pause (hopefully)

I’ve caught covid 😭

Beginnings & Endings

WK7R1 ☑️

Aching legs after 2 days.

Week 9 run 3 😁 🏃‍♀️ completed

Week 7 run 1

Week 3: Canadian Holiday Runs

Week 6 Run 1 - Great Advice

hiya!

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