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W3R2 done

Another lovely run, back in the woods today. Still not quite up to running uphill on way back so do a brisk, hop skip and jump over trails. Uphill never seems...

Another lovely run, back in the woods today. Still not quite up to running uphil...

Phdgranny

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 9, Run 3: Totemic

I did exactly the same run as run 1 & 2 this week. But I ran without music for the first time. I heard birdsong, the voices of the dog walkers and other...

I did exactly the same run as run 1 & 2 this week. But I ran without music for t...

Gthants

•1 year ago

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I did it! What next? How do I get faster?

Well week 9 took 10 days instead of 7 (last week it was so hot that i took longer breaks between runs than the recommended 1 day). But I am so proud that I...

Well week 9 took 10 days instead of 7 (last week it was so hot that i took longe...

helsteeth

Graduate•1 year ago

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Running machine...? No thanks...😎😁

Despite the title of my post, I just wanted to applaud those of you who complete the C2-5K on a running machine. I completed the program road and trail running...

Despite the title of my post, I just wanted to applaud those of you who complete...

Herbert_Fanshawe

Graduate•1 year ago

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Woo hoo 🙌

I have done it😁🙌😯🏃‍♀️,Stuck with it and kept going, thanks Jo Wiley, sorry for the odd swear word that slipped out 🫢. Also thanks for the encouraging...

I have done it😁🙌😯🏃‍♀️,Stuck with it and kept going, thanks Jo Wiley, sorry f...

Huffnpuf

Graduate•1 year ago

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8 mins to 20?!!!

I’ve just completed week 5 run 2 and am wondering how I’m going to run for 20 mins non stop in the next run, especially as I was counting down the seconds for...

I’ve just completed week 5 run 2 and am wondering how I’m going to run for 20 mi...

Pink_Lemon3

•1 year ago

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Hello

I’ve restarted the C25K programme again. Completed it before then did my 5K race & stopped running, as I don’t want to race. But, thought I’d do it again, just...

I’ve restarted the C25K programme again. Completed it before then did my 5K race...

NetworkRunner

•1 year ago

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Just a little signposting 🪧 reminder that we have five sister forums dedicated to supporting our runners and walkers at various stages of their fitness...

Just a little signposting 🪧 reminder that we have five sister forums dedicated...

CBDB

Graduate•1 year ago

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W9R1 done

I can’t believe I have just run for 30 minutes without stopping! Woke up early this morning….wasn’t sure if it was the jet lag or knowing that my watch and...

I can’t believe I have just run for 30 minutes without stopping! Woke up early t...

Cuppateatime

Graduate•1 year ago

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Failed after week 1

So, I'm a 40 year old man, 5'10" 12st - decided to give running a go. Started out all OK, got through week 1 fine, first attempt at week 2 run 1 my legs just...

So, I'm a 40 year old man, 5'10" 12st - decided to give running a go. Started ou...

Raven82

•1 year ago

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Week 3 Complete

HiyaThis morning I completed week 3 of C2-5K temp was 27°c here in Cyprus. Due to where we live all runs are hilly.

HiyaThis morning I completed week 3 of C2-5K temp was 27°c here in Cyprus. Due t...

Sminty

•1 year ago

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Catch up corner: June week 3: C25k to Run4fun! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Morning all and a very warm welcome to this week’s catch up corner! First and foremost, how’s your week been? Which runs have you been doing and how have they...

Morning all and a very warm welcome to this week’s catch up corner! First and fo...

MissUnderstanding

Administrator•1 year ago

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Graduated - again!

Well I did my W9R3 this morning, and I am soooo proud of myself. It is 15 months since I hobbled home with a calf strain when trying to re-do C25K after a...

Well I did my W9R3 this morning, and I am soooo proud of myself. It is 15 month...

BarbieW

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 9 Run 1

So … I’m away for a few days and I wasn’t sure if and when I’d be able to run. The routes round here are tricky and hilly. But I found a back route to a lake...

So … I’m away for a few days and I wasn’t sure if and when I’d be able to run. T...

Jools2020

Graduate•1 year ago

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run 1, week 4

I’ve been doing the couch to 5k, but had got a bit stuck on the 3 minute runs in week 3 so had been repeating them and wasn’t too confident about managing any...

I’ve been doing the couch to 5k, but had got a bit stuck on the 3 minute runs in...

DT52

•1 year ago

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Week 2 complete, but worried about my knees

I did a month of brisk walking before starting C25K. I managed week 1 no bother. For the first two runs in week 2, I picked up the pace a bit and was feeling...

I did a month of brisk walking before starting C25K. I managed week 1 no bother....

Astro1476

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 4 done 👍🏻

First time post on here, week 4 done, enjoying the couch to 5k, haven’t done any exercise since leaving the Army in 1990 🥴 I’m 56 now, my heads says I can do...

First time post on here, week 4 done, enjoying the couch to 5k, haven’t done any...

DarrenWalker

•1 year ago

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Week 1

Until last Tuesday I had not done any running in 2 years. I just finished week 1.Here celebrating my micro win🥳

Until last Tuesday I had not done any running in 2 years. I just finished week 1...

ChocoPirate87

•1 year ago

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I have done it, but I do not know how.

My third week one run is completed but I have no idea how I managed it. Oscar had his normal walk at just after 5AM but it felt warm then. I think it may be...

My third week one run is completed but I have no idea how I managed it. Oscar ...

Lizzie_NewStart

Graduate•1 year ago

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WEEK 1 COMPLETE!

So despite a 3 day rest to let an ankle niggle disappear I’ve just completed my last run of week 1! Not only did I end up covering a longer distance I have...

So despite a 3 day rest to let an ankle niggle disappear I’ve just completed my ...

Choppers16

•1 year ago

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Week 5 run 1

Trying to get running back into my routine but must admit its tough. Achy legs and I have only run max of 5 minutes. Determined to keep going really want to...

Trying to get running back into my routine but must admit its tough. Achy legs ...

KSD1

•1 year ago

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Week 9, Run 2

Heavy rain this morning and I was up just too late to do a run before the "must-dos" started, so I did a whole bunch of exercises, steps around the house and...

Heavy rain this morning and I was up just too late to do a run before the "must-...

Gthants

•1 year ago

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Graduation Badge

Completed week 9 last night. Believe I can get a graduation badge. Got the cheers and the yellow ribbon on the app.

Completed week 9 last night. Believe I can get a graduation badge. Got the cheer...

Eyres28

Graduate•1 year ago

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W3R1 lovely wet run

So nice to be out in gentle rain! Well, that’s another one done. Week 3 R1. It seems odd celebrating the ability to run 3 minutes with all you amazing runners...

So nice to be out in gentle rain! Well, that’s another one done. Week 3 R1. It ...

Phdgranny

Graduate•1 year ago

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My journey

Never ran in my life apart from when being at school. Currently on week 7 and now can officially run for 25 mins. So proud of myself. ..

Never ran in my life apart from when being at school. Currently on week 7 and no...

Bhavin1120

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 9 Completed

Well I did it but at the end I felt a little underwhelmed. I now its good for me health and mental wise but not the runs don't seem to get any easier. I intend...

Well I did it but at the end I felt a little underwhelmed. I now its good for me...

Eyres28

Graduate•1 year ago

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Week 3

Second run. Week 3 completed today.

Tutbury76

•1 year ago

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Run A Full 5k

Tonight was club run night and for our beginners it was there graduation run! I wasn’t really feeling it tonight as I didn’t get a good nights sleep but I...

Tonight was club run night and for our beginners it was there graduation run! I ...

BGood

•1 year ago

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Finally managed my second run of week 1

I finally managed my second run. It was a bit unconventional but I did it. I have been getting up at 5AM to take Oscar for his walk but upon returning I was...

I finally managed my second run. It was a bit unconventional but I did it. I hav...

Lizzie_NewStart

Graduate•1 year ago

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Graduated

OMG I have done it! I can remember week 1 thinking I was going to expire but have just completed my wk9 run 3- what a great feeling for a 64 year old woman...

OMG I have done it! I can remember week 1 thinking I was going to expire but hav...

Novice2023

Graduate•1 year ago

34 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2023

W3R2 done

Week 9, Run 3: Totemic

I did it! What next? How do I get faster?

Running machine...? No thanks...😎😁

Woo hoo 🙌

8 mins to 20?!!!

Hello

Our HU forums for runners, walkers and staying fit

W9R1 done

Failed after week 1

Week 3 Complete

Catch up corner: June week 3: C25k to Run4fun! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Graduated - again!

Week 9 Run 1

run 1, week 4

Week 2 complete, but worried about my knees

Week 4 done 👍🏻

Week 1

I have done it, but I do not know how.

WEEK 1 COMPLETE!

Week 5 run 1

Week 9, Run 2

Graduation Badge

W3R1 lovely wet run

My journey

Week 9 Completed

Week 3

Run A Full 5k

Finally managed my second run of week 1

Graduated

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