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Last run!

After choosing to do the C25K again, today I am about to tackle the last run! Last time I just fell just short of the 5km - so I’m desperate to hit it this...

After choosing to do the C25K again, today I am about to tackle the last run! La...

JustLisa

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3:all up hill

I decided to avoid the bay today, which is a pleasant, breezy, and relatively flat run, because three women have been assaulted running there in the past week...

I decided to avoid the bay today, which is a pleasant, breezy, and relatively fl...

Vejo

•6 years ago

2 Replies

The F word

I failed today. Well... It's not correct. I've made a decision that I will not go run in the morning, as I staied too long yesterday evening. However, I forfot...

I failed today. Well... It's not correct. I've made a decision that I will not g...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Good start to WK4 😁

Started W4R1 this morning after a 2 day rest following illness. My legs were great! So proud of them! Was worried about the 5 minute runs but the legs didn’t...

Started W4R1 this morning after a 2 day rest following illness. My legs were gre...

sarah65

•6 years ago

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Go away snow!

I’m really hoping we don’t get any more snow today!! Ive been looking forward to W2R1 since Sunday! However I struggle to walk in the snow never mind run, if...

I’m really hoping we don’t get any more snow today!! Ive been looking forward to...

Lisalou1402

Graduate•6 years ago

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-6°C

Feel quite exhilarated, w8r2, running 28mins in the snow at - 6 and still completed it and didn't find it too hard!

Feel quite exhilarated, w8r2, running 28mins in the snow at - 6 and still comple...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•6 years ago

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Seven weeks in, at 63

This is my first post and I just want to say a VERY big thank you for all the useful advice and sheer enthusiasm posted here, along with the doubts and...

This is my first post and I just want to say a VERY big thank you for all the us...

sheffieldgirl

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st run for a woman who tried to take her life 7 weeks ago

I'm gently progressing into life again and feel quite proud that I pushed my ass into action....I chose jo whiley as my trainer and created a Spotify playlist...

I'm gently progressing into life again and feel quite proud that I pushed my ass...

Yogiseekingpeace

•6 years ago

37 Replies

Running on Treadmill

Hello Everyone I'm new to this forum and have been following couch to 5k running program. I successfully completed two weeks and would start third week in two...

Hello Everyone I'm new to this forum and have been following couch to 5k runnin...

arslanbhutt

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Week 5 Run 3

As I had been doing some activity I thought I would be able to pull on a pair of trainers and just go, but wow was I wrong. Since my initial attempt at...

As I had been doing some activity I thought I would be able to pull on a pair of...

Blam

•6 years ago

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Had my chips?

R3 W2 done! Another freezing one straight after work. Explored another route which took me... mmmmm whats that smell??... straight past the chip shop! The...

R3 W2 done! Another freezing one straight after work. Explored another route whi...

Siadwell

•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2

So dilemma was on my shoulders tonight. I had planned 2 rest days due to the tight calf but with the snow on route It was going to be push and go to weather I...

So dilemma was on my shoulders tonight. I had planned 2 rest days due to the tig...

Hidden

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Running diary

Hi all! Just wanted to share that I’ve found keeping a running diary really useful. It’s a good way to offload if you’ve had a bad run and to celebrate a good...

Hi all! Just wanted to share that I’ve found keeping a running diary really usef...

Sparkin78

•6 years ago

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I only went and run for 20mins...woo hoo! Wk5 R3 completed 😀

An unexpected day off meant I was able to head out today to run my final run of Wk5. As I started out it started to snow and quite a blizzard to begin with...

An unexpected day off meant I was able to head out today to run my final run of ...

Melo_smiles

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2

Today’s run was one of mixed enthusiasm. I say that as at work, I’m facilitating a C25K for my colleagues and our service users, today was the start of Week 2...

Today’s run was one of mixed enthusiasm. I say that as at work, I’m facilitatin...

Quigs

•6 years ago

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W7 R1 in the bag

Oddly appears I was slower than W6R3 but I'm not fussed. I had to avoid snow patches, ironworks etc due to the weather but the main thing is I happily ran for...

Oddly appears I was slower than W6R3 but I'm not fussed. I had to avoid snow pa...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 Well, I've got this far!

Ran the final w9r3 today - hurray! Very cold, but fortunately only a few light snow flurries, so Somehow it felt a lot better than w9r2 a couple of days ago,...

Ran the final w9r3 today - hurray! Very cold, but fortunately only a few light ...

hblewett

Graduate•6 years ago

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Old injury

Hi I have just finished R1W3 and so far so good! For someone who has led a very sedentary life for decades l am amazed that l have so far completed every run...

Hi I have just finished R1W3 and so far so good! For someone who has led a very ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Post surgery

Yayyyyy back to running this last weekend after5 weeks post surgical recovery and really pleased. Week 3 complete. Actually did 5 miles on Sunday with 2...

Yayyyyy back to running this last weekend after5 weeks post surgical recovery an...

Thewroesbowl

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 7 Running with cement legs

Was doing really well - not fast but steady. Week 7 run 1 was a killer but I did it. Problem is, not been to the gym and missed last two runs. Also had a...

Was doing really well - not fast but steady. Week 7 run 1 was a killer but I di...

MinnieNounou

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Week 2 done

Tonight's view finished week 2 back at it on Saturday starting week 3

Sk0604

•6 years ago

2 Replies

W9r2

I’ve downloaded the stepping stone podcast can it be put on iPhone as an app like I have for C25K I find it much easier to use I’m a bit of a technophobe x

I’ve downloaded the stepping stone podcast can it be put on iPhone as an app lik...

Mcdon

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Time for a bit of honesty

I realised that if I am willing to use valid excuses (its started to snow, I’m too unfit for this, the paths are to icy) to get out of running then I’m willing...

I realised that if I am willing to use valid excuses (its started to snow, I’m t...

robOliver

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Week 7 Done.

I've finished week 7! I could have run for longer too tonight, which is good as I've seen week 8! 🤣 It seems I prefer the cold.... well freezing temperatures...

I've finished week 7! I could have run for longer too tonight, which is good as ...

Clairecandothis

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Graduated

I ran for 30 mins hooray but not only that I ran 5km in 31 mins woo hoo so happy 😁😁😁

I ran for 30 mins hooray but not only that I ran 5km in 31 mins woo hoo so happy...

Zomojo

Graduate•6 years ago

13 Replies

A lovely W5R1 run in the freezing snow

So I am in W5 now and the first run of the week went really well. It was frickin cold so I wore a vest, long sleeved tshirt dress, fluffy hoody, rain jacket,...

So I am in W5 now and the first run of the week went really well. It was frickin...

Squeakypoptest

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Woohoo! 28 minutes! 3.8 km. Minus 1 Celsius. ❄️ So pleased with myself! Please stick with the program. It really does work! Remember when you set out in the...

Woohoo! 28 minutes! 3.8 km. Minus 1 Celsius. ❄️ So pleased with myself! Please...

Jude1963

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

Snow way w1r2

I was due to be away today, but it was cancelled due to weather. Snow on the ground and the skies clear I thought I can do this at lunchtime. Then 5 mins...

I was due to be away today, but it was cancelled due to weather. Snow on the gro...

Mikeyonthego

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Soreness in Legs

whilst running day one of week two noticed muscles at front of upper leg aching , is this normal as never noticed it before when doing other forms of exercise...

whilst running day one of week two noticed muscles at front of upper leg aching ...

Martin1956

Graduate•6 years ago

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Started Couch to 5K

I've never done much running, but cardio vascular fitness is my weakest area by far. Completed the very first run today and I feel great, so excited for was to...

I've never done much running, but cardio vascular fitness is my weakest area by ...

TallulahHarris

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

Last run!

W8R3:all up hill

The F word

Good start to WK4 😁

Go away snow!

-6°C

Seven weeks in, at 63

1st run for a woman who tried to take her life 7 weeks ago

Running on Treadmill

Week 5 Run 3

Had my chips?

Week 2 Run 2

Running diary

I only went and run for 20mins...woo hoo! Wk5 R3 completed 😀

W5R2

W7 R1 in the bag

W9R3 Well, I've got this far!

Old injury

Post surgery

Week 7 Running with cement legs

Week 2 done

W9r2

Time for a bit of honesty

Week 7 Done.

Graduated

A lovely W5R1 run in the freezing snow

Week 8 run 1

Snow way w1r2

Soreness in Legs

Started Couch to 5K

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