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Forgive me VRB for I have sinned

It's been 3 days since my last confession, today I attempted W5R2 but the devil made me do it.The little angel on one shoulder was telling me to stick to the...

It's been 3 days since my last confession, today I attempted W5R2 but the devil ...

LeeU

Graduate•11 months ago

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week 3

I start week 3 tomorrow and am bricking myself.i haven’t run for 3 minutes in years so hoping I don’t fail tomorrow. It’s only one 3 minutes right? Anyway...

I start week 3 tomorrow and am bricking myself.i haven’t run for 3 minutes in ye...

Kevin1604

Graduate•11 months ago

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Completed Couch to 5K but not feeling as elated as I thought I’d be.

It almost went unnoticed. I am battling depression and anxiety and have been for some time. Been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and last year had Covid 3 times...

It almost went unnoticed. I am battling depression and anxiety and have been for...

Rustyhoumous

Graduate•11 months ago

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Any advice Please

Hiya.. I'm having a mental block, maybe I'm not supposed to be a runner. I did run 1, took me 6 attempts, did run 2, took me 5 attempts, did run 3 took me 7...

Hiya.. I'm having a mental block, maybe I'm not supposed to be a runner. I did...

Jam75-

•11 months ago

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A little, very quiet, thumbs up 👍

Well, I've been keeping quiet about returning (again!) to C25K but I have just managed Week 4, Run 3 without any problems so I am HOPING I can finally get back...

Well, I've been keeping quiet about returning (again!) to C25K but I have just m...

Over60sRunner

Graduate•11 months ago

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getting very hot during run

week 6 r3, ran the twenty five but have found the last two runs I am getting very hot and sweaty. I am making about 3.5 km during the run. I recover very well...

week 6 r3, ran the twenty five but have found the last two runs I am getting ver...

Roadrun

Graduate•11 months ago

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maintenance run

another 30 minute run today down by canal mud water everywhere. But another good run under the belt

another 30 minute run today down by canal mud water everywhere. But another good...

Thejogger

Graduate•11 months ago

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2023: W26R2 - Maintenance run one day early

Since I can't run next time due to work load, I tried to skip the rest between runs and run a day earlier. Surprisingly, it was very nice. The snow is...

Since I can't run next time due to work load, I tried to skip the rest between r...

lusmo

Graduate•11 months ago

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week 8 Run 3

I completed it this morning and quickened the pace. I totalled a distance of 4.83km in the 28 minutes. I’ll take a couple off before going for the full 30...

I completed it this morning and quickened the pace. I totalled a distance of 4.8...

Grenada993

Graduate•11 months ago

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Gait analysis 😊

When I started Couch to 5K in the lockdown, I read about gait analysis, but of course it wasn’t possible to get one done as everywhere was closed. I took a...

When I started Couch to 5K in the lockdown, I read about gait analysis, but of c...

Jools2020

Graduate•11 months ago

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WK9r3 coming up!

This was the one I couldn't complete in Oct. It's coming up now on Friday so I intend to take it easy and try to enjoy it. Will let you all know on graduation....

This was the one I couldn't complete in Oct. It's coming up now on Friday so I i...

Basil73

•11 months ago

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post cough and cold

I know I am not alone in this ! Just getting back after being knocked for 6 for about 10 days. Was on week 8 run 2. I went back to wk 5 run 1, which I...

I know I am not alone in this ! Just getting back after being knocked for 6 for ...

Scout73

Graduate•11 months ago

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NEW GRADUATES CHAT DEC 2023 WEEK 2

hello, hello, hello…. Who’s still out there? If you’re reading this post then you must be a new graduate?? if you joined the chat last week, how’s it going?...

hello, hello, hello…. Who’s still out there? If you’re reading this post then ...

Mummycav

Administrator•11 months ago

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week 8 Run 2

week 8 run 2 was better than the first and managed to quicken the pace for the last five minutes. Week 8 Run 3 tomorrow. 🏃

week 8 run 2 was better than the first and managed to quicken the pace for the l...

Grenada993

Graduate•11 months ago

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Week 4 - motivation needed

About to start week 4 but it is absolutely bucketing down out there. Not really feeling the motivation to get out and run. Also had my first appointment with...

About to start week 4 but it is absolutely bucketing down out there. Not really ...

Irishgirlrunning23

•11 months ago

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sunny run and greetings from the WI

I decided I wanted a bit of a change today so we opted for a different route. We headed towards the beach through the village where I had to stop to take a pic...

I decided I wanted a bit of a change today so we opted for a different route. We...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•11 months ago

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2023: W26R1 - mud, fog, rain and technical problems :-)

Today I waded through ankle-deep slush and paid close attention to the slippery surface hidden under the snow. The running app failed, which is a shame...

Today I waded through ankle-deep slush and paid close attention to the slippery ...

lusmo

Graduate•11 months ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Another Monday morning, another run 1 of C25K, this week, as the title says, it's week 5. Nothing worrying here really, week 4 has you running for 5 minutes...

Another Monday morning, another run 1 of C25K, this week, as the title says, it'...

LeeU

Graduate•11 months ago

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Hello

I have just finished week 5 and feel amazing. I used to run but haven't for a long time so decided to try this program and i find it very supportive. I feel...

I have just finished week 5 and feel amazing. I used to run but haven't for a lo...

stlaurent

•11 months ago

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80's pop, wet feet and sunday reflections

It has been properly wet and miserable here but I had promised myself that today was run day. So off I went to the local country park, a 15 min warm up walk...

It has been properly wet and miserable here but I had promised myself that today...

red_faced_runner

Graduate•11 months ago

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Returning After Respiratory Infection.

I completed C25K for the second time in October. I was so excited 😆 and had big plans to complete a 5k. Unfortunately I contracted a horrid virus that flared...

I completed C25K for the second time in October. I was so excited 😆 and had big...

Maggie-Moo

Graduate•11 months ago

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Week 4 Run 3

I woke yesterday morning and headed downstairs, I'd delayed this run until Saturday because I wanted to hit my chest with the weights again and running and...

I woke yesterday morning and headed downstairs, I'd delayed this run until Satur...

LeeU

Graduate•11 months ago

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Introduction

Hi all! I'm just getting started, was interrupted by a cold. I'm looking for accountability as I really get started.

Hi all! I'm just getting started, was interrupted by a cold. I'm looking for acc...

tigersburningbright

•11 months ago

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Worried about Achilles.

When doing week 4 my left achilles started to ache so I was limping. Yes, I know I probably wasn’t stretching enough. Anyway I’ve had 2 weeks off before doing...

When doing week 4 my left achilles started to ache so I was limping. Yes, I know...

Fabuloso

Graduate•11 months ago

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Overcoming plantar fasciitis

Hi, I just wanted to share my experience of suffering with plantar fasciitis this summer. I found it started late July and could feel pain in my heel...

Hi, I just wanted to share my experience of suffering with plantar fasciitis th...

Dendev75

Graduate•11 months ago

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Week 3 done

I finished week 3! Very happy to have made it this far! Up to 3 minute runs. The routine is going well although it's becoming more challenging to get out into...

I finished week 3! Very happy to have made it this far! Up to 3 minute runs. The...

Irishgirlrunning23

•11 months ago

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I'm back

After a 3yr hiatus, I've plucked up the courage to start again. Am I right in saying that the pattern of runs has changed? If so, is there a copy of the new...

After a 3yr hiatus, I've plucked up the courage to start again. Am I right in sa...

Yeti5

Graduate•11 months ago

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Week 4 done

Finished week 4 last night. I completed the programme nearly 5 years ago and since losing my running mojo a couple of years ago, I've tried doing the programme...

Finished week 4 last night. I completed the programme nearly 5 years ago and sin...

Dizzywitch

•11 months ago

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Week 4 complete

Week 4 out the way feeling good, noticing my energy levels increasing, I'm running longer and not out of breath as easily, time for week 5 next week :)

Week 4 out the way feeling good, noticing my energy levels increasing, I'm runni...

Mmcv96

Graduate•11 months ago

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CATCH-up-CORNER...WEEK 2... BABY... it's COLD OUTSIDE !

Good Morning people.. Here I am... a tad late, as a surprise visit yesterday, put paid to many plans! The cushions are out, the corner is warm and you are...

Good Morning people.. Here I am... a tad late, as a surprise visit yesterday,...

Oldfloss

Administrator•11 months ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2023

Forgive me VRB for I have sinned

week 3

Completed Couch to 5K but not feeling as elated as I thought I’d be.

Any advice Please

A little, very quiet, thumbs up 👍

getting very hot during run

maintenance run

2023: W26R2 - Maintenance run one day early

week 8 Run 3

Gait analysis 😊

WK9r3 coming up!

post cough and cold

NEW GRADUATES CHAT DEC 2023 WEEK 2

week 8 Run 2

Week 4 - motivation needed

sunny run and greetings from the WI

2023: W26R1 - mud, fog, rain and technical problems :-)

Week 5 Run 1

Hello

80's pop, wet feet and sunday reflections

Returning After Respiratory Infection.

Week 4 Run 3

Introduction

Worried about Achilles.

Overcoming plantar fasciitis

Week 3 done

I'm back

Week 4 done

Week 4 complete

CATCH-up-CORNER...WEEK 2... BABY... it's COLD OUTSIDE !

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