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Finished week 2

Just finished week 2 is tough but am getting there managed the whole running part without stopping. Find it helps me feel better in general is good for mental...

Just finished week 2 is tough but am getting there managed the whole running par...

Neilrunrun

•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 3 - Buzzing!

Just recovered from a chest infection and decided to complete week 4. Pouring it down with rain and strong winds, however, I haven't felt that good during a...

Just recovered from a chest infection and decided to complete week 4. Pouring it...

lewisb999

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation Run2

Wednesday’s run was in torrential rain, today’s in a blizzard. On the whole, I think I preferred the blizzard. It was just as wet but more interesting.

Wednesday’s run was in torrential rain, today’s in a blizzard. On the whole, I t...

Erddig

Graduate•5 years ago

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Love week oners

Just completed week one for the second time but still could not do the full 8 minutes of running. But did manage about 7 minutes. So back to week one ,next...

Just completed week one for the second time but still could not do the full 8 mi...

Peggy01

•5 years ago

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W2 complete

Just finished w2 and I feel great 👍

Mrbiker

•5 years ago

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Another week bites the dust!

Well - that’s week three done ✅ Is t it strange how 3 runs in one week can be such different experiences? 1 st run horrible, second was euphoric and this...

Well - that’s week three done ✅ Is t it strange how 3 runs in one week can be s...

Stratters

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting there

Just done w1 r3 and for the first time I managed to do all the 8 runs so feeling better with myself. I don't feel ready to move on to w2 yet so will do w1...

Just done w1 r3 and for the first time I managed to do all the 8 runs so feeling...

Molly02

•5 years ago

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Sports bra injury

Yes you read it right. I am a large lady and have heavy breasts. Up until now I have worn a good high impact racer back bra. I did my first week 9 jog on...

Yes you read it right. I am a large lady and have heavy breasts. Up until now I ...

tjoc123

•5 years ago

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W1 R2

Week 1 run 2 completed, slower than the last, but it’s snowy in patches and I also had my baby in her pram so had to take it easy to avoid injury. Feeling...

Week 1 run 2 completed, slower than the last, but it’s snowy in patches and I al...

Teacher26

•5 years ago

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Week 2 done!

Well that is week two completed, and feeling energised. My recovery from each of the runs have got quicker this week and not feeling out of breath for too long...

Well that is week two completed, and feeling energised. My recovery from each of...

Mindful_running

•5 years ago

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Week 4

Yay finished Week 4, all same runs each week so far...I think things are about to change....

Yay finished Week 4, all same runs each week so far...I think things are about t...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tread mill

I am using a tread mill as not good at beening out and about is that still ok? And i do a lbt class.

I am using a tread mill as not good at beening out and about is that still ok? ...

Cazzelfrost

•5 years ago

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W8r1

Tried this run about 2-3 weeks ago and found it impossible . So I decided to do wk7r3 for a couple of weeks then tried wk8r1 again and hey Presto I did it...

Tried this run about 2-3 weeks ago and found it impossible . So I decided to do ...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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Yay finished wk6!

I wasn't sure how I would do for the 25 mins run on w6r3. After having a sore thigh last weekend I rested extra and was wondering whether to repeat run 2 which...

I wasn't sure how I would do for the 25 mins run on w6r3. After having a sore th...

CrimsonMama

•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 done

Can't believe I have just jogged for 20 minutes. Didn't think I could do it but just listened to my music and ran.

Can't believe I have just jogged for 20 minutes. Didn't think I could do it but...

Bershe

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W3 r1 nerves

Ok so I have got a lot further than what I initially thought I would with C25K and I’m so pleased to say that I am walking/running with a bit more of a spring...

Ok so I have got a lot further than what I initially thought I would with C25K a...

Lovalatte

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk3R1 done phew!

Who knew 3 mins was so long?! That first 3 minute section was tough going at the end. The second one wasn’t as bad I thought though. Icy bits appearing on the...

Who knew 3 mins was so long?! That first 3 minute section was tough going at th...

RunnerWhale

Graduate•5 years ago

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Slow runners

Only week 2, and definitely slow. With all posts / comments saying that slow and steady is the way to go, this seemed very relevant. OK - some of you are at...

Only week 2, and definitely slow. With all posts / comments saying that slow an...

NetballKitty

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated

Its taken me just over 3 months but today I completed Week 9 Run 3. As a very overweight, reformed smoker 60 years old who has never ran anywhere in my life I...

Its taken me just over 3 months but today I completed Week 9 Run 3. As a very o...

Waveman2010

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hello

Hi everyone I've joined here as I've joined the muddy fun Run in September Need help getting fit and loosing weight any help advice or kick up backside...

Hi everyone I've joined here as I've joined the muddy fun Run in September Need...

Hessey99

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Hi everyone.. My W1R2 was due ...

Hi everyone.. My W1R2 was due today but its literally 0 degree Celsius and I got temperature+headache+flu+ cough.. My bones are hurtin like a 90 year old. Was...

Hi everyone.. My W1R2 was due today but its literally 0 degree Celsius and I got...

Kainaat

•5 years ago

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Sundays Are Reserved For Trying Really Hard Not To Die

There's been a distinct lack of nonsense sprawled across these boards over the last week, so I thought I'd better check-in and top it up. So this week is W3...

There's been a distinct lack of nonsense sprawled across these boards over the l...

PaulS83

•5 years ago

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Just started.

Done week one and found it fine so far. However i am running it on a treadmill due to the dark evenings. I am going to add an extra run in though this week and...

Done week one and found it fine so far. However i am running it on a treadmill d...

Dianewig

•5 years ago

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Confused!

I’ve just completed week 3 R1 and I always map my exercise using my Apple Watch. Today I covered a much shorter distance than in week 2 is this right or am I...

I’ve just completed week 3 R1 and I always map my exercise using my Apple Watch....

PocketPA

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting started again !

After a three week break due to the festivities, visitors and a ski holiday I decided to make an effort and get back to C25k. Surprised myself by managing 3 k...

After a three week break due to the festivities, visitors and a ski holiday I de...

Skiwalker

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R2

Well after doubting I could run this, last night I went out full of smiles and told myself I could do it and I did, I was slow but but I did the 2x 8 minute...

Well after doubting I could run this, last night I went out full of smiles and t...

HooBoo

•5 years ago

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Week 3, run 2

Hi everyone, I am currently on week 3 and completed run 2 yesterday. The second run this week seemed much harder than run 1- i was hoping it would be easier!...

Hi everyone, I am currently on week 3 and completed run 2 yesterday. The second ...

Finners110

•5 years ago

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W6R1 - something weird just happened

Whilst on the warm up walk I started the usual internal pep talk to motivate myself, when I realised it wasn’t the usual pre-run nerves I was experiencing, but...

Whilst on the warm up walk I started the usual internal pep talk to motivate mys...

Nightingale66

•5 years ago

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Shin splints are a killer!

Hi Everyone, I started the C25K programme on Tuesday and have completed my 2nd session last night. Half way through my shins got extremely sore to the point...

Hi Everyone, I started the C25K programme on Tuesday and have completed my 2nd s...

Mumtryingtorun

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Neck ache????

The whole of my body has been fine since I started Couch to 5K. However, this week the top vertebrae in my neck are stiff and that is affecting my shoulders....

The whole of my body has been fine since I started Couch to 5K. However, this we...

Rosy230973

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Finished week 2

Week 4 Run 3 - Buzzing!

Consolidation Run2

Love week oners

W2 complete

Another week bites the dust!

Getting there

Sports bra injury

W1 R2

Week 2 done!

Week 4

Tread mill

W8r1

Yay finished wk6!

Week 5 run 3 done

W3 r1 nerves

Wk3R1 done phew!

Slow runners

Graduated

Hello

Hi everyone.. My W1R2 was due ...

Sundays Are Reserved For Trying Really Hard Not To Die

Just started.

Confused!

Getting started again !

W5R2

Week 3, run 2

W6R1 - something weird just happened

Shin splints are a killer!

Neck ache????

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