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My wk9 R3 today

I had an almost 3 week break due to travel. During that week only managed one treadmill run. Then two days ago I did wk9R2. I wasn't sure I would make it as I...

I had an almost 3 week break due to travel. During that week only managed one tr...

RunningMoo

Graduate•8 days ago

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I did it! I finished! And if I can, you can!

Today in the drizzle and muggy weather I finished my last run of week 9! The biggest challenge was keeping dry AND cool (not sure I achieved either). I can’t...

Today in the drizzle and muggy weather I finished my last run of week 9! The big...

StringTheory

Graduate•8 days ago

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Two runs in rural Wales

Continuing my journey back to regular running after dropping something heavy on a big toe in June… Thursday 5 September 2pm. Dry, mild breeze, hazy sun....

Continuing my journey back to regular running after dropping something heavy on ...

nowster

Graduate•9 days ago

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Swansea for a couch to 5k....and beyond in 2024.

Are them any running groups in Swansea for a couch to 5k....and beyond in 2024.

Tarsnake

•9 days ago

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graduation run 🏃‍♀️

yesterday was my graduation run, the nine weeks have flown by, not all been easy but so glad l stuck with it again, this is my second time graduating having...

yesterday was my graduation run, the nine weeks have flown by, not all been easy...

bunty25

Graduate•9 days ago

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CATCH-up CORNER... September... Week 2... What the mind believes...

Good Morning everyone :) Here I am, the Corner door is open and there is a warm welcome waiting for everyone. Smoothies are ready, as is the coffee and this...

Good Morning everyone :) Here I am, the Corner door is open and there is a warm...

Oldfloss

Administrator•9 days ago

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W4 CR7

Another night in the gym, with an added bonus that it was virtually deserted so no problem parking and plenty of free machines. Slightly different approach...

Another night in the gym, with an added bonus that it was virtually deserted so ...

scubasmiff

Graduate•9 days ago

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So....

Who uses Strava on a phone to record their runs and walks? I am going to be without my Garmin watch for a few days while it goes back to the manufacturer, so...

Who uses Strava on a phone to record their runs and walks? I am going to be with...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•10 days ago

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24 runs complete- 3 to go. What next?

I am so amazed that there are just 3 runs to graduation. I still keep checking my c2k app to make I haven't dreamed my progress. Today's last run of week 8...

I am so amazed that there are just 3 runs to graduation. I still keep checking ...

Gambattene

•10 days ago

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Week 5: I've run for 20 minutes!

I'm over the moon 🏃‍♀️ 🌙 🏃‍♀️ Finally got there, I just took it very slow and steady, and the 20 minutes was over before I knew it. Two days rest and...

I'm over the moon 🏃‍♀️ 🌙 🏃‍♀️ Finally got there, I just took it very slow an...

Newbie59

Graduate•10 days ago

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Post-Graduation Dip

Hi folks, hope you’re all progressing well 😊 I just wanted to pop on and see if anyone here has any advice or pearls of wisdom for me. I was thrilled to...

Hi folks, hope you’re all progressing well 😊 I just wanted to pop on and see i...

NatureGreens

Graduate•10 days ago

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Sore knees - any advice?

Hi all, I am repeating c25k to get back into running and most of me is feeling a lot better for it! . Now running 25 mins. Going ok except for sore knees also...

Hi all, I am repeating c25k to get back into running and most of me is feeling a...

JulesAllostock

Graduate•10 days ago

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Wk5 r1

First week back to school after 6 week holiday. Totally knackered but managed two walks. Come today, left school, raining, tired but I thought nope, got to...

First week back to school after 6 week holiday. Totally knackered but managed tw...

Troyskiuk01

•10 days ago

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week 5 is DONE

C25K Wk5Run3 HOT MOIST SWEATY STINKY and Smelling like BIN 🗑️ JUICE 🥵 🤣 Ugh once again I should of wore a vest top after the epic thunderstorm and...

C25K Wk5Run3 HOT MOIST SWEATY STINKY and Smelling like BIN 🗑️ JUICE 🥵 🤣 Ugh...

HAPPYPLODDER18

•10 days ago

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Finished week 1 (again!!!!!)

Back to the plan….. completed week 1, using Steve Cramm as my supporting voice and liking his encouragement. onwards to week 2

Back to the plan….. completed week 1, using Steve Cramm as my supporting voice a...

Lablove

Graduate•10 days ago

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Week 6 Run 1

Just finished this run... An unexpected hill at the start of the eight minute section made it more effort than I thought, but got finished anyway! Funny how...

Just finished this run... An unexpected hill at the start of the eight minute se...

RunningJ123

Graduate•11 days ago

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GRANDAD’S DAY RUN

so those that know me know that I usually run on the anniversary of my mums death as A tribute to a strong woman that couldn’t beat cancer like many others....

so those that know me know that I usually run on the anniversary of my mums deat...

Papillon17

Graduate•11 days ago

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Final day at Blair Atholl

Lovely ramble around the Blair Atholl estate, about 6 miles to finish our wonderful week. Brilliant blue skies and a warm wind, just enough to keep the midges...

Lovely ramble around the Blair Atholl estate, about 6 miles to finish our wonder...

Phdgranny

Graduate•11 days ago

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My C25k Story (for those who have had to try more than once) 🏃‍♂️

I’ve been a browser of posts and an infrequent commenter over the last couple of years, but never originated a post. But seeing a post earlier today inspired...

I’ve been a browser of posts and an infrequent commenter over the last couple of...

IRunning

•12 days ago

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W4 CR6

Back in the gym again last night and venturing into unknown territory! I've set myself a goal of a 5k run (park run or other), so the winter training plan...

Back in the gym again last night and venturing into unknown territory! I've s...

scubasmiff

Graduate•12 days ago

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New shoes…

…getting me through a cool and soggy W5R1. I really felt like I might bail on this one this morning, particularly as my husband was up at 4 to catch a flight...

…getting me through a cool and soggy W5R1. I really felt like I might bail on t...

Indigogirl

Graduate•12 days ago

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Week 8 run 2

Good morning runners, I hope you are all well and that your running journeys are going smoothly. Week 8 run 2 today so another 28 minutes. Was going to change...

Good morning runners, I hope you are all well and that your running journeys are...

Jericho2332

Graduate•12 days ago

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The penultimate run of week 9 done!

Whooop! I managed the penultimate run of week 9 even picked a tiny bit of pace in the run down hill towards the end. Clearly need some autumnal running clothes...

Whooop! I managed the penultimate run of week 9 even picked a tiny bit of pace i...

StringTheory

Graduate•12 days ago

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Yes! Week 6 Run 3 done! 🫡

Hi, everyone! I just completed W6R3 this morning. 3.01K in 25' jogging at an 8'18'' pace. Week 5 run 3 was a killer for me, and contrary to popular...

Hi, everyone! I just completed W6R3 this morning. 3.01K in 25' jogging at an 8'...

StephRunner

•12 days ago

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Beautiful 11 miler

Caught the train from Rannoch to Corrour then walked back to Rannoch. About 11.5 miles in all. Mainly uphill for first 4 miles then generally downhill from...

Caught the train from Rannoch to Corrour then walked back to Rannoch. About 11.5...

Phdgranny

Graduate•12 days ago

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post c25k run

hi all, just did my first run post c25k. A 30 min run, still find them hard but don’t feel bad after them. My hip aching a bit today, maybe after effects of my...

hi all, just did my first run post c25k. A 30 min run, still find them hard but ...

Gardengirl20

Graduate•13 days ago

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Week 5 Run 2 😦

C25K Wk5🏃‍♀️2 Sweating like ……..** 🤣🥵 Eeeek that was a step up from run 1… Super sneaky attack making it 8min runs and I didn’t even sneak a peak...

C25K Wk5🏃‍♀️2 Sweating like ……..** 🤣🥵 Eeeek that was a step up from run 1...

HAPPYPLODDER18

•13 days ago

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W4R2 running in the rain

Hello everybody peeps! I had that week in Spain off from C25K- it was hot and hilly, and we had access to a swimming pool :) Anyway I got home and restarted...

Hello everybody peeps! I had that week in Spain off from C25K- it was hot and h...

AvatheGardener

Graduate•13 days ago

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My Fabulous Journey!

Six years ago I started the Couch to 5K, as a complete novice, who hadn’t done any running since leaving school. I was 15 stone that first week and I remember...

Six years ago I started the Couch to 5K, as a complete novice, who hadn’t done a...

Organipete1

•13 days ago

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Keep on trying

Hi everyone. I was a late starter. I began in 1998 , in my late 30s .I've ran on and off since then. I even completed the great north run in 1999!! I had...

Hi everyone. I was a late starter. I began in 1998 , in my late 30s .I've ran...

westy21

•13 days ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2024

My wk9 R3 today

I did it! I finished! And if I can, you can!

Two runs in rural Wales

Swansea for a couch to 5k....and beyond in 2024.

graduation run 🏃‍♀️

CATCH-up CORNER... September... Week 2... What the mind believes...

W4 CR7

So....

24 runs complete- 3 to go. What next?

Week 5: I've run for 20 minutes!

Post-Graduation Dip

Sore knees - any advice?

Wk5 r1

week 5 is DONE

Finished week 1 (again!!!!!)

Week 6 Run 1

GRANDAD’S DAY RUN

Final day at Blair Atholl

My C25k Story (for those who have had to try more than once) 🏃‍♂️

W4 CR6

New shoes…

Week 8 run 2

The penultimate run of week 9 done!

Yes! Week 6 Run 3 done! 🫡

Beautiful 11 miler

post c25k run

Week 5 Run 2 😦

W4R2 running in the rain

My Fabulous Journey!

Keep on trying

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