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If Granny can do it....

Hi! I expect you have done the run by the time you read this, but I just wanted to say that I repeated week 1, as I was so unfit and out of condition (I am a...

Hi! I expect you have done the run by the time you read this, but I just wanted ...

Blitzy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 R2 and you know what that means?

There goes the last of my morning runs with a scheduled walk in them, from now on ANY walk is unscheduled and thereby illegal, joking there. W6R2 done, I...

There goes the last of my morning runs with a scheduled walk in them, from now o...

LeeU

Graduate•7 years ago

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Calf aches

Morning. Could I ask some advise of the experts please! I graduated in July and have been completing 5k fairly consistently (Still trying to get there in 30...

Morning. Could I ask some advise of the experts please! I graduated in July and ...

Elerir

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wow! kept quiet since graduating, head down, focussed, 7.2k this morning looking to beast 10K on my 64th birthday next month. Soooooo very chuffed, thank you...

Wow! kept quiet since graduating, head down, focussed, 7.2k this morning lookin...

MrsDaisyt

Graduate•7 years ago

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It's my time!

Will I do it I ask myself? I've been thinking of looking after myself, getting fit and eating healthier for years. But you do what you know from you're own...

Will I do it I ask myself? I've been thinking of looking after myself, getting f...

Alijoh

•7 years ago

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Ignoring Mr Smooth

He sent me the date invitation and I rolled over and went back to sleep, because I am now on the IC. I wasn't until yesterday morning, when doing a huge...

He sent me the date invitation and I rolled over and went back to sleep, because...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W6 D1 - gave up yesterday

Felt bad yesterday because I just didn't have the energy for the run. I managed half but tiredness and a blustery wind eventually won. But I tried again...

Felt bad yesterday because I just didn't have the energy for the run. I managed...

Gchurchlow

•7 years ago

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Week 6r2 why so hard

Wow just completed week 6r2 and the last 5 minutes were awful. Last time I tried this I gave up half way through this run and stopped running. Plowed through...

Wow just completed week 6r2 and the last 5 minutes were awful. Last time I tried...

scottiec1

•7 years ago

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I ❤️ running 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

I've done it😄😄😄WK5R3 is in the bag and yes, I burst into tears again but I think I've earned the right!! I was uncertain about this run but I listened to...

I've done it😄😄😄WK5R3 is in the bag and yes, I burst into tears again but I th...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

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Rest day

Never thought I'd say this but I woke up this morning and was disappointed when I realised it's a rest day, if I'd been told that a week ago I would never of...

Never thought I'd say this but I woke up this morning and was disappointed when ...

Bgager

Graduate•7 years ago

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C25K and Slimming World

Does anyone follow Slimming World aswell as doing the C25K programme? I'm about to start week 4 tonight so I've had 3 weigh in weeks whilst doing this. Week 1...

Does anyone follow Slimming World aswell as doing the C25K programme? I'm about ...

Berwickrunner

•7 years ago

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Wk 8 r3

This one was much harder than run 2 which I found really easy. I think a mixture of being tired to start with and mentally not quite there hampered me. I did...

This one was much harder than run 2 which I found really easy. I think a mixture...

Mandygecko

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3! Graduate 😀

Just back from my graduating run. It was a slow one due to the early hour but it was a good one. I didn't see a single soul and could hear the waves crashing...

Just back from my graduating run. It was a slow one due to the early hour but it...

antet

Graduate•7 years ago

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Breathing techniques

Hi Tried to follow breathing technique on week 2 but not getting it right Anyone got any suggestions on correct breathing techniques while running?

Hi Tried to follow breathing technique on week 2 but not getting it right Anyone...

Paulinct

Graduate•7 years ago

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YES!!! W2R2 .... wooohooo

I actually thought that W2R1 was tough, and attended the Gym with a little trepidation tonight, but it all went smoothly, and although not easy, it wasn't...

I actually thought that W2R1 was tough, and attended the Gym with a little trepi...

Christene

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2 - the breathing is improving...

So tonight I completed Week 2 Run 2. The 90 second runs seemed easier than on Run 1, but I think that my focus on breathing is paying off. My knees were a...

So tonight I completed Week 2 Run 2. The 90 second runs seemed easier than on Ru...

nikonphotobro

Graduate•7 years ago

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Runner's cough?

I am doing week 3 and after two runs I had a niggly cough for about 1/2 hour after the run. It's not bad enough to stop me but is it something that is normal?...

I am doing week 3 and after two runs I had a niggly cough for about 1/2 hour aft...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running again, C25K for the second time

So I´ve started again. Hurray! It´s been almost a year since I started the C25K programme with Laura (love her!). I graduated (30 mins, definitely not 5K,...

So I´ve started again. Hurray! It´s been almost a year since I started the C25K ...

Nicky04

•7 years ago

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Boosting my mojo

After reassuring Ificandoit today that your mojo can be regained once reaching W7 and beyond, I decided with the late evening sunshine to follow my own advice...

After reassuring Ificandoit today that your mojo can be regained once reaching W...

Spinning_22

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

Well I didn't really feel like it tonight, but so glad I did. Managed to run 5.3 k in 28 minutes. Well happy chappy now !

Well I didn't really feel like it tonight, but so glad I did. Managed to run 5.3...

Rustyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice for week 4?

Hi, I completed week 3 on Tuesday, next run planned for tomorrow evening. However I haven't felt confident moving on to the next week so far, I did an extra...

Hi, I completed week 3 on Tuesday, next run planned for tomorrow evening. Howeve...

ManoBreadeh

•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 and a half

Well wasn't planning on a run tonight as wanted a couple of rest days after Monday's 28 min run. But me and my eldest decided to go out for a bit of fresh air...

Well wasn't planning on a run tonight as wanted a couple of rest days after Mond...

Cazza73

•7 years ago

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Wk3 Run2 Under the Spotlight

Determined to run despite the late finish at work. Run was good (well I kept going and didn't die) but don't like the night running as I'm restricted to...

Determined to run despite the late finish at work. Run was good (well I kept goi...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running with a cold

Well after not running in the wind and rain I got up early and ran Tuesday morning. However when I got in I started sneezing and since then I haven't stopped...

Well after not running in the wind and rain I got up early and ran Tuesday morni...

Barbs1965

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R3 The Grand Finale 😀

Well, what can I say...what a run, loved it 😀 I've been waiting all week to do this but due to life commitments and a bug it put me back a bit, but now I can...

Well, what can I say...what a run, loved it 😀 I've been waiting all week to do ...

mizz_happy

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R2 Running made me feel good :)

While I am sure the above statement is not unusual for many in this forum it came as quite a surprise to me, especially after my fears about losing motivation...

While I am sure the above statement is not unusual for many in this forum it cam...

Mrs_F

•7 years ago

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Just joined forum and about to start week 3

Just finished week two and loving it as didn't think I would be able to do it. Just wish I had started it in summer rather than autumn☔️

Just finished week two and loving it as didn't think I would be able to do it. J...

Lelecon

•7 years ago

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Week 6 - A mixed bag and a heavy dose of reality

So after finally coming down from the heady heights of week 5, run 3 and just feeling totally amazed that I ran for an entire 20 minutes (and then some), I...

So after finally coming down from the heady heights of week 5, run 3 and just fe...

Msken

Graduate•7 years ago

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C25k+ take 2

So after failing to get on with these at all last week I had another go at speed. I ignored the pace set by the podcast and just ran my normal pace for the...

So after failing to get on with these at all last week I had another go at speed...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W7R1

I was so tired from work, but still managed to drag myself out. First 5 minutes was hell, kept thinking just stop for a bit. So glad i pushed on. Feel much...

I was so tired from work, but still managed to drag myself out. First 5 minutes ...

Troyski74

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

If Granny can do it....

Week 6 R2 and you know what that means?

Calf aches

Quick check in

It's my time!

Ignoring Mr Smooth

W6 D1 - gave up yesterday

Week 6r2 why so hard

I ❤️ running 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Rest day

C25K and Slimming World

Wk 8 r3

Week 9 Run 3! Graduate 😀

Breathing techniques

YES!!! W2R2 .... wooohooo

Week 2 Run 2 - the breathing is improving...

Runner's cough?

Running again, C25K for the second time

Boosting my mojo

Week 8 Run 2

Advice for week 4?

Week 8 run 1 and a half

Wk3 Run2 Under the Spotlight

Running with a cold

W9R3 The Grand Finale 😀

W4R2 Running made me feel good :)

Just joined forum and about to start week 3

Week 6 - A mixed bag and a heavy dose of reality

C25k+ take 2

W7R1

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