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Addictive, isn't it?

When I started C25K it was solely with the intention of running for 30 minutes, just to get my fitness levels up. Whether or not I managed 5K (or 4K, or 3.5K)...

When I started C25K it was solely with the intention of running for 30 minutes, ...

The_Fat_Controller

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 9 R1 you are not my friend!

Just done this one - on a treadmill as well, which I know is not as tough as outside so put the incline up to a measly 1. After 20 mins suddenly felt quite...

Just done this one - on a treadmill as well, which I know is not as tough as out...

Designbod

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week1 done 😁

That's week 1 done, I struggled at the beginning but I think it was because I've had to squeeze the 3rd run in without a rest day because of work commitments,...

That's week 1 done, I struggled at the beginning but I think it was because I've...

Clerbeth

•6 years ago

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I did it

Can’t believe I just run for 20 minuets that week 5 now done bring on week 6 starting Sunday

Can’t believe I just run for 20 minuets that week 5 now done bring on week 6 sta...

mandy167

•6 years ago

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Struggling with heat / breathing. Help!

Hi all, I had my first run fail at Week 6 Run 2 today and I feel 😥 I run alone in a field with the sun blaring down on me and I struggle in heat at the best...

Hi all, I had my first run fail at Week 6 Run 2 today and I feel 😥 I run alone ...

BrownA

•6 years ago

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Hard work today but I completed week 6!

It felt like so much was against me this morning. I wanted to do the run, despite going on holiday yesterday. If you'd said that to be before now I would have...

It felt like so much was against me this morning. I wanted to do the run, despit...

Crawlhome

Graduate•6 years ago

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In need of inspiration

It’s been 3 weeks since the last run (due to start w3r1) but my old groin injury started feeling tight. So avoided aggravating it so rested but since haven’t...

It’s been 3 weeks since the last run (due to start w3r1) but my old groin injury...

Diddysparks

•6 years ago

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Onto W9r1

Finished w8. Oh my goodness w9 starts Sunday. Got visitors then until Wednesday. I usually have day off between runs 2 at most. Not sure whether to just go...

Finished w8. Oh my goodness w9 starts Sunday. Got visitors then until Wednesday....

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Blister!

Morning all. I've not posted much on here, but have posted the odd comments on others posts and been following and taking the great advice by everyone. My...

Morning all. I've not posted much on here, but have posted the odd comments on ...

Deals1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 done dusted and conquered!

Well thanks to the enthusiasm of cheekychipmunks about R3W6 I went into the final run of this week actually expecting to enjoy it and I wasn’t disappointed. 25...

Well thanks to the enthusiasm of cheekychipmunks about R3W6 I went into the fina...

Beanjo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bad start.....but I did it!!! W5R3

So....I had carefully planned my route for my W5R3 this morning, as I didn’t want to negotiate with any hills. I was excited, yet apprehensive at the thought...

So....I had carefully planned my route for my W5R3 this morning, as I didn’t wan...

Vix_yp

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6Rn3

When I started off this morning I didn't think I was going to manage the 25 mins, I didn't seem to have much energy, BUT I DID IT !!!! , I think I started off...

When I started off this morning I didn't think I was going to manage the 25 mins...

cazzam16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Oh no! Pain in my shins

W5r2. Really chuffed with my progress! But almost right at the start of the run I got pain on the inside of both my shins. Reading up on shin splints and all...

W5r2. Really chuffed with my progress! But almost right at the start of the run ...

Thea1965

Graduate•6 years ago

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5.30alarm

I ask myself how come I can get up straight away at 5.30 for a run but can’t get up at 6.30am for work?????? Oh yes I think I’m actually enjoying this running...

I ask myself how come I can get up straight away at 5.30 for a run but can’t get...

slowsue

•6 years ago

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W9R2

After the first run in week 9 feeling fantastic .... R2 was the hardest yet. Really didn’t think I was going to make it! Pretty sure I was not very well...

After the first run in week 9 feeling fantastic .... R2 was the hardest yet. Rea...

Elles78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Shin pains

Hello I’m on week 6 day three of C25K and I’m getting pains in my shins, I think it’s because I’m running on my heels too much, trying to force myself to land...

Hello I’m on week 6 day three of C25K and I’m getting pains in my shins, I think...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Graduated with 5.3km route!! 🤩

Yay I have graduated! It felt slower this morning but I actually hit a couple of PBs! One was up my nemesis hill 😅 and the other was my 5km time. I couldn’t...

Yay I have graduated! It felt slower this morning but I actually hit a couple of...

southlundon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally......

A sub 30 min 5k, found that way harder than the 10k last weekend, amazing what a relatively small increase in pace can do to stamina. So for all you good folk...

A sub 30 min 5k, found that way harder than the 10k last weekend, amazing what a...

Berksrover

Graduate•6 years ago

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Is this going to work???

So I’m still here - nearly six months on - still can’t run. I’ve a diagnosis finally and am sitting in a hospital about to have electric shockwave therapy on...

So I’m still here - nearly six months on - still can’t run. I’ve a diagnosis fi...

LegalLorna

Graduate•6 years ago

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Numb foot!

I get a numb foot when running or on the bikes any ideas? On week 4

Cheese7072

•6 years ago

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Week 7 complete

Week 7 complete won’t lie I had a heavy day yesterday so found it hard to get up but once I got into a stride I loved it

Week 7 complete won’t lie I had a heavy day yesterday so found it hard to get up...

Pencoed18

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3

I’ve only gone and done it. 9 weeks ago when I started this I couldn’t even run for a bus never mind run for 30 whole minutes and this morning 4.5k. So happy...

I’ve only gone and done it. 9 weeks ago when I started this I couldn’t even run ...

JaniceS123

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 - I DID IT!

Just finished week 9 and my last run. I can’t believe I am actually running now for 30 mins. Hopefully I can maintain this now until my holiday.

Just finished week 9 and my last run. I can’t believe I am actually running now ...

Langers82

•6 years ago

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Running with M.E

Hey!! I've just joined up to the c25k as I need to get on top of my health and fitness after being diagnosed with M.E 8mths ago. Has anyone got any advice...

Hey!! I've just joined up to the c25k as I need to get on top of my health and f...

ME_diagnosed

•6 years ago

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Misconceptions about running

I was out last night with a group of friends, one of whom hadn’t heard about my running malarkey. She was aghast, and immediately said that “but it’s so bad...

I was out last night with a group of friends, one of whom hadn’t heard about my ...

Bettyb719

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ending the Week on a high

Decided to increase my run time to 34 minutes. A fantastic run despite the early start. I’m really pleased with the distance covered. 😊

Decided to increase my run time to 34 minutes. A fantastic run despite the early...

Running59

•6 years ago

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Out of kilter

So frustrated at the moment. Had an amazing holiday but now have shocking jet lag. Sleep patterns all over the place. Between that and a stinking cold which...

So frustrated at the moment. Had an amazing holiday but now have shocking jet la...

Clarabelle71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Last run of the c25k😱😱

Can’t believe I have only just found this support page for the c25k!! I’m on week 9 very last week, tomorrow will be my first 30 minute run of the week, can’t...

Can’t believe I have only just found this support page for the c25k!! I’m on wee...

CiaraB98

•6 years ago

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Recovery Run

Life got in the way last night, so was out tonight before “something” needed my time! Had a bit of a tech issue which resulted in not recording the first half...

Life got in the way last night, so was out tonight before “something” needed my ...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wow! W7R1 managed!

Feel great apart from a sore throat - read that running is ok with a cold if it’s head up! Really steady run and pace is getting gradually better. I am still...

Feel great apart from a sore throat - read that running is ok with a cold if it’...

ChettyAl

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Addictive, isn't it?

Wk 9 R1 you are not my friend!

Week1 done 😁

I did it

Struggling with heat / breathing. Help!

Hard work today but I completed week 6!

In need of inspiration

Onto W9r1

Blister!

Week 6 done dusted and conquered!

Bad start.....but I did it!!! W5R3

Wk6Rn3

Oh no! Pain in my shins

5.30alarm

W9R2

Shin pains

Graduated with 5.3km route!! 🤩

Finally......

Is this going to work???

Numb foot!

Week 7 complete

W9R3

Week 9 run 3 - I DID IT!

Running with M.E

Misconceptions about running

Ending the Week on a high

Out of kilter

Last run of the c25k😱😱

Recovery Run

Wow! W7R1 managed!

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