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How do I get started again?

I started the C25K programme in July last year, and completed week 9 a few times, plus a few post C25K podcasts as well, in October/November. But then due to...

I started the C25K programme in July last year, and completed week 9 a few times...

Rell72

•8 years ago

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Morning!

Quick run in preparation for the Preston parkrun tomorrow 😊

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Week 3 Day 1

Wow I did. What a fantastic feeling. I really was quite disappointed when it finished. When Laura called half way through the first 3 minute run my first...

Wow I did. What a fantastic feeling. I really was quite disappointed when it fin...

Srr47

•8 years ago

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W5R3 done! Great feeling even with a slight twinge in the knee!

Did it this morning. Actually, I had to as went out last night and did the shopping I had promised myself only after w5r3 done. I am so in awe of this...

Did it this morning. Actually, I had to as went out last night and did the shopp...

Suebguineapig

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk4 run1 done. Felt amazing but now annoyed with myself.

I wasn't sure I could do it, run 5 minutes without stopping, but listening to Laura say I could gave me confidence and I was really surprised that I didn't...

I wasn't sure I could do it, run 5 minutes without stopping, but listening to La...

Shireenjoon

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7R3

Just finished the last run of week 7, I kept to a realy easy pace, was considering just walking before I set off. Went upriver this time towards didsbury...

Just finished the last run of week 7, I kept to a realy easy pace, was consideri...

Kallyfudge

Graduate•8 years ago

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Rebellion

Well contrary to all your fantastic and wise advice after my disastrous w6r2 on Tue, I didn't repeat it. Sorry! But I just completed w6r3 at a nice steady 8kph...

Well contrary to all your fantastic and wise advice after my disastrous w6r2 on ...

TheHack

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 run 1. A day to forget

I had it in my head id make the 5k... I should have stopped before I started. I run with my dog, so got him in the car, shut the boot and that was my keys...

I had it in my head id make the 5k... I should have stopped before I started. ...

Leona1903

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduation coming up

Did w9r2 today in the afternoon heat. Lots of sweat, but no problem. I'm so close now and have no doubt that I will graduate Saturday. Any last words from you...

Did w9r2 today in the afternoon heat. Lots of sweat, but no problem. I'm so clos...

PippiRuns

•8 years ago

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W7R1 - triumph of the will

I did my first W7 run earlier today. It was a glorious hot day, which perhaps wasn't brilliant for running, especially with the heat beating off the pavements...

I did my first W7 run earlier today. It was a glorious hot day, which perhaps wa...

Katie204

Graduate•8 years ago

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C25k runners everywhere!

Hi! I am just sitting in my lounge and 5 runners have gone by (separately) that look like they are doing C25K - you can tell by the walking periods. I want to...

Hi! I am just sitting in my lounge and 5 runners have gone by (separately) that ...

DonNnaB

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week4 run 1 mind games

Going on to week 4 with a lot of trepidation , deliberately didn't look to see how far the runs would be as I was afraid I would psyche myself out. Woke to a...

Going on to week 4 with a lot of trepidation , deliberately didn't look to see h...

Indizulu

Graduate•8 years ago

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Today I ventured outside !

I started the program on 2nd April and the first 3 weeks were ok BUT then I suffered a huge mental block and convinced myself I couldn't do week 4. I had...

I started the program on 2nd April and the first 3 weeks were ok BUT then I su...

Lalee

•8 years ago

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Garmin Forerunner 25 (for those who like pink!)

After having weighed up the pros and cons and what I want from a running watch I decided a Garmin FR 25 was for me. I often buy second hand and was looking...

After having weighed up the pros and cons and what I want from a running watch I...

Needing-answers

•8 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

Hello to you all So ... I'm pushing 50 and at the absolute top end of my healthy BMI (5ft 9; 11.13 - and that's weighing first thing in the morning after the...

Hello to you all So ... I'm pushing 50 and at the absolute top end of my health...

Sally66

•8 years ago

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Graduation trail run - so much different scenery - photos

I ran my graduation run at the weekend. Yay! I decided to go for a trail run and found some of the most stunning scenery... all so different as well. The...

I ran my graduation run at the weekend. Yay! I decided to go for a trail run and...

moleymoleymoley

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1 - I'm actually enjoying this!

So after repeating the week 1 run five times until I could actually manage to do the whole thing, I decided it was time to move on to week 2 today. I...

So after repeating the week 1 run five times until I could actually manage to do...

fluffyowl89

•8 years ago

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Shiny new gadget - Forerunner 630

After a few weeks with the FR235 I decided it wasn't the watch for me. The functionality was great except for the inbuilt HRM with which I had a few issues: -...

After a few weeks with the FR235 I decided it wasn't the watch for me. The funct...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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C25K walk-run chart

Should we have this pinned (or a correct version of it, if this has errors!)? I have seen questions about how long in total the runs will take etc recently. I...

Should we have this pinned (or a correct version of it, if this has errors!)? I ...

AvatheGardener

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1R1 done

Well I did it, I started again I would put a huge smiley face on here but I don't know how. I had a serious battle with myself this morning, I'm sure most of...

Well I did it, I started again I would put a huge smiley face on here but I don'...

roundbutsound

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week8 - Humble Pie Time

So, I foolishly thought I could join my gym's running club, which meets on a Weds evening, thinking it would be full of newbies like me. Well it was, but they...

So, I foolishly thought I could join my gym's running club, which meets on a Wed...

LessToLose

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 2 success!

Week 2 completed - boom! Looking forward to week 3 👣👣

Susojan

Graduate•8 years ago

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Made it to 5k!

Hello runners I went out for w8 r1 this morning and made it to 5.2k over 2+28mins. It was a lovely surprise, mostly because 25mins wasn't exactly a breeze. I...

Hello runners I went out for w8 r1 this morning and made it to 5.2k over 2+28min...

Digger74

Graduate•8 years ago

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help for a newbie please

I have been walking/running for 5 weeks now and my circuit is 20 minutes about 3 km's. I was finding I could not seem to up the amount of running time so...

I have been walking/running for 5 weeks now and my circuit is 20 minutes about 3...

debg39

Graduate•8 years ago

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week3 day1

The plan last night was to do a extra week2 day, but woke up this morning and the sun was shining so thought be a man and start week 3. well when I heard that...

The plan last night was to do a extra week2 day, but woke up this morning and th...

garym

Graduate•8 years ago

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Thyroid issues and running

Hi all, I am currently undergoing investigations due to an enlarged lumpy thyroid. I am very tired most of the time and my running has suffered as a result. ...

Hi all, I am currently undergoing investigations due to an enlarged lumpy thyroi...

Mummytotwo

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduates - how often / far do you run?

I just wondered if you had any advice on how far too run once graduated? After I completed 5k I decided to "run for fun" the next time with no pressure from...

I just wondered if you had any advice on how far too run once graduated? After I...

Traceyanne83

Graduate•8 years ago

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Toe go or not toe go... That was the question 🤔

Hi All, My toe was painful Yesterday and so as I got my kit on and then putting my trainers on and taking a few steps told me that this was not a good idea so...

Hi All, My toe was painful Yesterday and so as I got my kit on and then putting ...

OldPapaBear

Graduate•8 years ago

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Who else gets the C25K crazy smiles/rush of happiness on their run?

Hi y'all :-) So I've found that half way through my runs I start smiling and then just can't stop for a while!! It's like running triggers my brain to...

Hi y'all :-) So I've found that half way through my runs I start smiling and the...

Traceyanne83

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R3 Done and Dusted

Thanks everyone for all your tips - I did the 20 minute run today and it was absolutely fine, just like you've all said! I went slower than usual from the...

Thanks everyone for all your tips - I did the 20 minute run today and it was abs...

SallyCinnamon73

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2016

How do I get started again?

Morning!

Week 3 Day 1

W5R3 done! Great feeling even with a slight twinge in the knee!

Wk4 run1 done. Felt amazing but now annoyed with myself.

W7R3

Rebellion

Week 9 run 1. A day to forget

Graduation coming up

W7R1 - triumph of the will

C25k runners everywhere!

Week4 run 1 mind games

Today I ventured outside !

Garmin Forerunner 25 (for those who like pink!)

Week 1 Run 1

Graduation trail run - so much different scenery - photos

Week 2 Run 1 - I'm actually enjoying this!

Shiny new gadget - Forerunner 630

C25K walk-run chart

W1R1 done

Week8 - Humble Pie Time

Week 2 success!

Made it to 5k!

help for a newbie please

week3 day1

Thyroid issues and running

Graduates - how often / far do you run?

Toe go or not toe go... That was the question 🤔

Who else gets the C25K crazy smiles/rush of happiness on their run?

W5R3 Done and Dusted

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