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W7R3 Complete

I can’t believe I’m here at the end of week 7. I really almost started to cry about 3/4 of the way through my run today. I am just so excited to finish and...

I can’t believe I’m here at the end of week 7. I really almost started to cry ab...

Punkmummy

Graduate•1 year ago

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Couch to 5k the remix!

W1R1: Just started C25K again after a gap of 3 years with no running! I developed piriformis syndrome while training for my first (and only) half marathon, and...

W1R1: Just started C25K again after a gap of 3 years with no running! I develope...

MutleyShuffle

Graduate•1 year ago

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Parkrun 1 Done

I will start with an apology to all of those who will advise caution at what is still the beginning of my running career but... I completed my first parkrun...

I will start with an apology to all of those who will advise caution at what is ...

OldManRunning

Graduate•1 year ago

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Remember, remember the 5th November - duck sign, coolness and mud!

Today was the day! Chomping at the bit to get out there after a busy week. I should’ve run my last run of C25K last Sunday. However, after running on the...

Today was the day! Chomping at the bit to get out there after a busy week. I...

AngeScott

Graduate•1 year ago

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Beauty and the Beast

9:2 A cloudy and beautiful morning to tackle the penultimate run. I was well hydrated, had the best nights sleep & very excited to be closing in on my goal....

9:2 A cloudy and beautiful morning to tackle the penultimate run. I was well hyd...

Annieapple

Administrator•1 year ago

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W8r3 done

On contract in China so jogging in the gym and completed w8r2 so back to being a runner again. Sure thd body remembers as does not seem to so hard this time...

On contract in China so jogging in the gym and completed w8r2 so back to being a...

JuJogger

Graduate•1 year ago

3 Replies

Following on from yesterday's sad news ...

I am sure many of you read Oldfloss's very sad post yesterday, kindly letting us know that the lovely IannodaTruffe - Tim - passed away this week. If you...

I am sure many of you read Oldfloss's very sad post yesterday, kindly letting us...

Instructor57

Graduate•1 year ago

Week 5, Run 3

I posted a week ago saying I was worried about the jump to 20 minutes continuous running and got some great advice. This morning I did it, and it was fine!...

I posted a week ago saying I was worried about the jump to 20 minutes continuous...

LilyLemon

Graduate•1 year ago

8 Replies

Week 9 run 3 complete

I can’t believe that I have done it! This morning was bright and chilly and I set off down by the canal. I walked faster than I ever have in my 5 minute warm...

I can’t believe that I have done it! This morning was bright and chilly and I s...

BeadEmbroiderer

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 1 run 1....but I've been here before

Hello so I've just started back on the programme after a 5 year gap since I graduated. In that time I kept up some running until 3 years ago since when I've...

Hello so I've just started back on the programme after a 5 year gap since I grad...

Nicky_cat_woman

Graduate•1 year ago

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The Pap is a runner (Again) according to Laura

Last run of Week 6 completed the 25 minute run however I need to go earlier though almost dark when I got back. Headtorch was pretty efficient at the end. It...

Last run of Week 6 completed the 25 minute run however I need to go earlier thou...

Papillon17

Graduate•2 years ago

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FIRST RUN.....WITH COACH BENNETT 🙂

So I've just completed First Run with Coach Cory who told me I was probably running too fast. I thought if I ran any slower I'd be going backwards 😳 I do like...

So I've just completed First Run with Coach Cory who told me I was probably runn...

59er

Graduate•2 years ago

21 Replies

Week 7 Run 2

I’m not sure if it’s my mindset or increased endurance, but run two of this week seemed easier 🤔 My glute isn’t hurting either. Yay! Another big rest day...

I’m not sure if it’s my mindset or increased endurance, but run two of this week...

Punkmummy

Graduate•2 years ago

3 Replies

Up, up and away

9:1 with a slight change in my route & my playlist I set off .. very wet underfoot after a heavy downpour but not a breath of wind… perfect… not sure if it’s...

9:1 with a slight change in my route & my playlist I set off .. very wet underfo...

Annieapple

Administrator•2 years ago

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A Sad Day.

This morning, I have to share with you, the incredibly sad news of the death of our dear friend and fellow runner, known to so, so many as IannodaTruffe, but...

This morning, I have to share with you, the incredibly sad news of the death of ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

187 Replies

NHS C25k Running Club

Hi all, I went to enter 'NHS C25k' as my group/running club on my Parkrun registration but it says it can't be found. I'm sure I read in a post here this could...

Hi all, I went to enter 'NHS C25k' as my group/running club on my Parkrun regist...

OldManRunning

Graduate•2 years ago

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W8 R3! Getting there...

Running this programme has really given me some calm moments which I am all the better for, thank you to all your support and comments - they really help. It...

Running this programme has really given me some calm moments which I am all the ...

MakingTheMost

Graduate•2 years ago

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running after hip replacement

Nearly nine months after a total hip replacement and I just went for my first gentle jog. I dropped back to week 4 of the programme, so two three minute and...

Nearly nine months after a total hip replacement and I just went for my first ge...

Mustbe

Graduate•2 years ago

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This is so important

I am being a bit of a lazy so and so, sat here thinking I could have a short run, but then we need to shop, and then I'll be working until gone 10 this evening...

I am being a bit of a lazy so and so, sat here thinking I could have a short run...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•2 years ago

37 Replies

Walking group advice

does anyone know of any good hiking clubs to join that’s free in the Burnley area of Lancashire? In need of getting out and about with like minded people who...

does anyone know of any good hiking clubs to join that’s free in the Burnley are...

Kye3002

•2 years ago

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Run 1 of Week 7 Done

It was touch and go for a bit on this run, halfway through I kept telling myself it was mind over matter, got my breathing under control and kept at my steady...

It was touch and go for a bit on this run, halfway through I kept telling myself...

Punkmummy

Graduate•2 years ago

3 Replies

🎉 4 year runniversary 🎉

Another year since graduating C25K 🙀And as I like to be different, I seem to have the habit of marking my runniversaries by saying goodbye to an old pair of...

Another year since graduating C25K 🙀And as I like to be different, I seem to ha...

Katnap

Graduate•2 years ago

43 Replies

Success a long time coming.

It has been a long time since I posted anything. I managed to contract Covid back in 2020. I was totally asymptomatic but then the problems started as I...

It has been a long time since I posted anything. I managed to contract Covid bac...

Amblerman

Graduate•2 years ago

5 Replies

CATCH-UP CORNER...NOVEMBER WEEK 1...SLIP off your Running Shoes, grab a cushion and come inside...There is a Warm Welcome for EVERYONE!

White Rabbits Everyone! It is NOVEMBER 1st! A new month of wind, weather and shorter days and a whole new month of runs for us all ! Well, here we are again,...

White Rabbits Everyone! It is NOVEMBER 1st! A new month of wind, weather and sh...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

54 Replies

Week 9 Run 3 Completed. Well Truthfully it's Taken 13 Weeks 😁🏃

I really didn't know what I was thinking earlier this year when I convinced myself I wanted to do C25k. I was 66, nearing 67. I hadn't run for probably the...

I really didn't know what I was thinking earlier this year when I convinced myse...

OldManRunning

Graduate•2 years ago

21 Replies

Dreaded last day of week 5 more or less done. Unsure about the program. Some venting.

A week or so ago I made a thread here about how I was in week 4 and I couldn't find a conversational pace no matter how slow I went. Well, I still can't. But...

A week or so ago I made a thread here about how I was in week 4 and I couldn't f...

AriadnesThread

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Encouragement needed!

I've just joined this forum, and am after some help please. About 10yrs ago I was running x3/week and completed a half marathon. Now I can't run 100yds, have...

I've just joined this forum, and am after some help please. About 10yrs ago I w...

Pegix

Graduate•2 years ago

13 Replies

Recently bereaved

My husband passed away suddenly 5 weeks ago. I think completing c25k may be a good way of dealing with the crippling anxiety and shock I’m feeling. Has anyone...

My husband passed away suddenly 5 weeks ago. I think completing c25k may be a go...

LucyLooRuns

•2 years ago

17 Replies

NOVEMBER GRADUATION BADGES... YOU DID IT!!!!!

WHITE RABBITS! .FIRST OF THE MONTH! Here you are, all ready to collect that GRADUATION BADGE, and here WE are, ready to cheer you home! The year moves on...

WHITE RABBITS! .FIRST OF THE MONTH! Here you are, all ready to collect that GRA...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

52 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2022

W7R3 Complete

Couch to 5k the remix!

Parkrun 1 Done

Remember, remember the 5th November - duck sign, coolness and mud!

Beauty and the Beast

W8r3 done

Following on from yesterday's sad news ...

Week 5, Run 3

Week 9 run 3 complete

Week 1 run 1....but I've been here before

The Pap is a runner (Again) according to Laura

FIRST RUN.....WITH COACH BENNETT 🙂

Week 7 Run 2

Up, up and away

A Sad Day.

NHS C25k Running Club

W8 R3! Getting there...

running after hip replacement

This is so important

Walking group advice

Run 1 of Week 7 Done

🎉 4 year runniversary 🎉

Success a long time coming.

CATCH-UP CORNER...NOVEMBER WEEK 1...SLIP off your Running Shoes, grab a cushion and come inside...There is a Warm Welcome for EVERYONE!

Week 9 Run 3 Completed. Well Truthfully it's Taken 13 Weeks 😁🏃

Dreaded last day of week 5 more or less done. Unsure about the program. Some venting.

Encouragement needed!

Recently bereaved

NOVEMBER GRADUATION BADGES... YOU DID IT!!!!!

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