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Pretty muddy

So I've had a week off and my leg is still hurting but I'm not givng in, I'm going to listen to my body and rest until is strong to carry through. I registered...

So I've had a week off and my leg is still hurting but I'm not givng in, I'm goi...

Fitgirltobe

•5 years ago

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WK2R1

Just finished my first run of the 2nd week and while the 1st week wasn’t particularly easy I definitely have noticed an improvement! Got very hard about...

Just finished my first run of the 2nd week and while the 1st week wasn’t particu...

Jeska1991

•5 years ago

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Graduation #3: First parkrun!

Graduation #1: Finished the C25K programme running for 30 minutes (covered 4.1K) Graduation #2: Ran 5K (kept running for 36 minutes) Graduation #3: Ran first...

Graduation #1: Finished the C25K programme running for 30 minutes (covered 4.1K)...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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First post ;-)

Run along the river - early morning fog and sun rising - new shoes - Brooks GTS19s - porridge for post run brekkie!! Have a safe and good day everyone xx

Run along the river - early morning fog and sun rising - new shoes - Brooks GTS1...

ReggieBear

•5 years ago

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Life lessons

I went for my 5K run this yesterday (a sentence that I still find ludicrous) and something slightly odd happened which revealed two important life lessons to...

I went for my 5K run this yesterday (a sentence that I still find ludicrous) and...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week2 day 2

Feeling good and enjoying the runs. Trying not to go mad haha but I throw in a little extra in the end 5 minutes . I've also discovered I prefer music in my...

Feeling good and enjoying the runs. Trying not to go mad haha but I throw in a l...

Val1965

•5 years ago

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Running Up Hill

Hi everyone. I just finished R3 W1 and it was tough! Is it normal to really struggle up hill? I run outdoors as I like the fresh air but if I hit a hill it...

Hi everyone. I just finished R3 W1 and it was tough! Is it normal to really stru...

ToriRose

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just getting started

Hi All, I’ve just done the first three runs and found I really enjoyed them. Looking forward to week two. Still feel anxious about coping though, I have been a...

Hi All, I’ve just done the first three runs and found I really enjoyed them. Loo...

filmcat

•5 years ago

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First Week Completed

Having never run before, am feeling super proud of completing week one, although have a pain in one hip-anyone else? Not sure if I have damaged it in some way...

Having never run before, am feeling super proud of completing week one, although...

Redrunn

•5 years ago

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Gutted

Run 3 week 3 just about to start last 3 minute run and app stopped so didnt record anything will have to try again tomorrow 🙈

Run 3 week 3 just about to start last 3 minute run and app stopped so didnt reco...

Flossie73

•5 years ago

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Rest days

I know the rest days are important but after graduating do you need to still have a rest day in between every run?

I know the rest days are important but after graduating do you need to still hav...

Ukdebdow

Graduate•5 years ago

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Managed it!!

I wrote a couple of days ago that I’ve been avoiding run 1 of week 9! Well I gave myself a stern talking to last night and as soon I woke up I got dressed for...

I wrote a couple of days ago that I’ve been avoiding run 1 of week 9! Well I gav...

RunnerLCA

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk8r3

Well I can't believe I'm nearly there. At WK 1 I thought this is not for me. Now I'm loving it. What do I do after WK 9?

Well I can't believe I'm nearly there. At WK 1 I thought this is not for me. Now...

Debest

•5 years ago

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Stiff ankles

I'm just finishing week 2. I'm still breathless after each 90 second run, but find it's easier towards the end of the session. My biggest problem is getting...

I'm just finishing week 2. I'm still breathless after each 90 second run, but f...

Mymatilda

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tick

I knew it wouldn’t be fun. It’s cold and damp, there’s a lot of stress at home and I don’t think I’ll ever be a morning runner. But I ignored the aches and the...

I knew it wouldn’t be fun. It’s cold and damp, there’s a lot of stress at home a...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feeling frustrated

Did run 2 of week 3 on Thursday and was left with a pain in the top of my foot, by the evening it was ok but every morning I wake up it is now taking me a...

Did run 2 of week 3 on Thursday and was left with a pain in the top of my foot, ...

Dawniedewdrop

•5 years ago

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Thanks everyone 😊

I've completed week 1! First run on a treadmill (didnt like that) second early morning in the fresh air, much nicer, on my own and third with my husband who...

I've completed week 1! First run on a treadmill (didnt like that) second early m...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7 completed!

I can’t believe there are only two weeks left and the final two weeks look doable. It also looks as though I will also complete within the two month target I...

I can’t believe there are only two weeks left and the final two weeks look doabl...

strollguy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

Wow! Couldn’t believe how well I did. Managed to keep going. My legs felt tired afterwards and I got straight into the bath but it was well worth it. Hoping...

Wow! Couldn’t believe how well I did. Managed to keep going. My legs felt tired ...

Clappers

•5 years ago

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Addiction

I have found an addiction and that's outside jogging, today was my first ever and it was in Hull. Its cold but the sun rise made my soul sing, this is W3R3. I...

I have found an addiction and that's outside jogging, today was my first ever a...

Jellylegs1

•5 years ago

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Hip ache

Up to a few days ago I was particularly satisfied because throughout the program I have never even had any small ache related to running. But... This week I...

Up to a few days ago I was particularly satisfied because throughout the program...

Nottooold

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1 Done!

Just finished R3 of W1 and best I've felt. Switched evening run to morning and worked for me by huge margin. If you're struggling one way or other, might be...

Just finished R3 of W1 and best I've felt. Switched evening run to morning and w...

Newmantic

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Time to recover

So week 4 run one just done, legs were certainly heavy on the last run, but i am impressed with how quick i recover.

So week 4 run one just done, legs were certainly heavy on the last run, but i am...

Gonejogging

•5 years ago

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Spring in my step! W2R3

Funny ol run today. Tried a new route with new wireless headphones. Uneven paths, roads and general distractions so not sure my first runs very smooth or...

Funny ol run today. Tried a new route with new wireless headphones. Uneven paths...

Ladyvickster

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2 ✅

Super proud of myself! I’ve not had the greatest week to say the least but I still forced myself to get my runs in, and I’m glad I did. Yesterday was...

Super proud of myself! I’ve not had the greatest week to say the least but I s...

lauralm94

•5 years ago

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Groin strain

Just finished week 2 C25k and felt a pull in my groin on my last run last night. It is really painful to walk this morning. How long should I rest it. I am...

Just finished week 2 C25k and felt a pull in my groin on my last run last night....

Supernanna1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Can't wait to start week 7

I am itching to do it today but I have to wait until tomorrow as I only done wk6r3 yesterday! And as tomorrow is Sunday I get to go out early and see the...

I am itching to do it today but I have to wait until tomorrow as I only done wk6...

CrimsonMama

•5 years ago

1 Reply

On a inclined tredmill

Hi everyone I've been doing the 1st and 2nd run on a manual inclined tredmill and now I'm struggling and nervous about w3 r1 I lost 2 pounds last week and...

Hi everyone I've been doing the 1st and 2nd run on a manual inclined tredmill an...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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I finally understand the rest days!

Maybe because the runs are longer now in week 6/7. As I wanted to get out everyday in the early weeks I did the program 3 days a week, but still went out for...

Maybe because the runs are longer now in week 6/7. As I wanted to get out everyd...

CrimsonMama

•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

Only one run left to go before before finishing C2K5 and moving on to 10k! I'm having a 2 week rest after Wednesday as I'm finally going in to having surgery....

Only one run left to go before before finishing C2K5 and moving on to 10k! I'm h...

BethanDavies

•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Pretty muddy

WK2R1

Graduation #3: First parkrun!

First post ;-)

Life lessons

Week2 day 2

Running Up Hill

Just getting started

First Week Completed

Gutted

Rest days

Managed it!!

Wk8r3

Stiff ankles

Tick

Feeling frustrated

Thanks everyone 😊

W7 completed!

Week 2 Run 1

Addiction

Hip ache

W1 Done!

Time to recover

Spring in my step! W2R3

W2 ✅

Groin strain

Can't wait to start week 7

On a inclined tredmill

I finally understand the rest days!

Week 9 Run 2

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