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Did it! Week 9 Run 3 😃

Many thanks to those of you who helped me through my wobble a couple of weeks ago. I rested, hydrated and - on the last day of sunny weather - managed to...

Many thanks to those of you who helped me through my wobble a couple of weeks ag...

Kanapa

•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 2

I think I broke my body 😂 I woke up sore all over and thighs burning this morning. It was hard going and number 2 monster was not enjoying it but we did it...

I think I broke my body 😂 I woke up sore all over and thighs burning this morni...

ToucheTurtle

•5 years ago

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W2R2

Thunderstorm forecast but encouraged by others donned by kit & ran. Loved it & strangely enjoyed the rain. It’s the glasses fogging up that bothers me as it’s...

Thunderstorm forecast but encouraged by others donned by kit & ran. Loved it & s...

Vegout25

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R1. Much easier than W7

After finding All 3 runs of week 7 a real struggle for the last 5 minutes, I was dreading starting week 8 🥴 Last night after a long day at work It was raining...

After finding All 3 runs of week 7 a real struggle for the last 5 minutes, I was...

Di72

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Thunder, lightning and heavy, heavy rain...

... am I a wuss for looking out the window this morning and staying in bed?? Don’t mind a bit of rain, but it’s very heavy and persistent out there, and the...

... am I a wuss for looking out the window this morning and staying in bed?? Don...

MummyTum

Graduate•5 years ago

31 Replies

9 Weeks Done awesome program and awesome members Thank you all who contribute.

Well I just finished my final run today. Not sure how to feel. You see I started diligently following the program and pacing myself for being smart and safe...

Well I just finished my final run today. Not sure how to feel. You see I start...

Runbyfaith

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5 day 3

So it jumps to 20 from 8?? Well, not the best day for it for me, warm, humid and I only got 4 hours sleep but with rain the next 2 days, I shuffled along. ; )...

So it jumps to 20 from 8?? Well, not the best day for it for me, warm, humid and...

pilateslover

•5 years ago

5 Replies

W2D1 completed

I think the shorter runs mess with my head a bit. My body wants to slow down around the 80 second mark and it's only once I get to run #4 or #5 that I really...

I think the shorter runs mess with my head a bit. My body wants to slow down aro...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

I maybe back! Did you miss me?

Today in the wet and breezy weather I went for my 38 consolidation run with the lovely Laura. The first one for 20 days and the first exercise for 8 days after...

Today in the wet and breezy weather I went for my 38 consolidation run with the ...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run musings

Run 1 done so here's my thoughts: 1. Who knew 60 seconds lasted soooooo long??? 2. Drizzle and bit of a breeze = no where near as bad as I thought and...

Run 1 done so here's my thoughts: 1. Who knew 60 seconds lasted soooooo long??...

Sadray

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Knee Pain from all the hills!

I’m currently on week 7 of C25k (end is in sight!!) but have been experiencing pain in my knee from pretty much week 1. I know logically I should just not run...

I’m currently on week 7 of C25k (end is in sight!!) but have been experiencing p...

Redlivesey

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Nothing to do with running

I was having a beer on the beach and this was the sunset I thought I’d share it.

I was having a beer on the beach and this was the sunset I thought I’d share it...

SlowLoris

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Week 3 Run 1

Just completed run 1 in the dark and the rain. Kept a super slow pace. Didn’t struggle or feel out of breath but did have a stitch niggling (as usual) Did...

Just completed run 1 in the dark and the rain. Kept a super slow pace. Didn’t st...

Hidden

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Newbie saying hi

Hi all, Did my first run this evening (in the rain) and loved it. So excited to join this journey an community 😁

Hi all, Did my first run this evening (in the rain) and loved it. So excited to...

Tootz2012

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Finally a graduate!!

What a grotty evening to get that final run in, but so glad I went out. So pleased with myself. Thanks to everyone on here whose support and advice has been...

What a grotty evening to get that final run in, but so glad I went out. So plea...

Sparkey5000

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Keeping control

Tonight's run was all about keeping control. Keeping breathing right at all times. Staying straight etc. Also having that feeling that at any stage from 1k...

Tonight's run was all about keeping control. Keeping breathing right at all time...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back to running 😁

Graduated from C25K earlier this year and loved it. Then broke my little toe, so out of action. Today was my first run back.....hurray! Just wanted to share...

Graduated from C25K earlier this year and loved it. Then broke my little toe, so...

Jerichomile

Graduate•5 years ago

17 Replies

Week 4 done and dusted 😁🙏

Good run today or jog ? It definitely feel like I'm very slowly jogging but I'm still going ,still here ! 😁👌💪So it's working for me ! Never thought 4 weeks...

Good run today or jog ? It definitely feel like I'm very slowly jogging but I'm ...

Monnie41

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk2R1 ✅

Little soggy now but that’s week two underway. Found this little horse abandoned in the middle of a rainy path couldn’t bring myself to leave him there so he...

Little soggy now but that’s week two underway. Found this little horse abandoned...

DottyF

Graduate•5 years ago

26 Replies

DOMS

Week 4 run 3 tomorrow and my legs are very sore. So I am taking it mega easy today 😊

Week 4 run 3 tomorrow and my legs are very sore. So I am taking it mega easy tod...

Brooko

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

6K for Tortoise in New Shoes! 🐢

After aborting yesterday’s run at the warmup finish due to Drowned Rat Syndrome, I enjoyed this morning’s 6k in fitful sunshine. Nice to feel I’m finally...

After aborting yesterday’s run at the warmup finish due to Drowned Rat Syndrome,...

Granspeed

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

Finished & just getting started! :D

Well I gone & done it, week 9 run 3 complete! I travelled the furthest in a single run activity (6.2km including the warm up & cool down) & got my fasted 5k!...

Well I gone & done it, week 9 run 3 complete! I travelled the furthest in a sin...

Archer888

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

What advice can you give me for after Friday?

If everything works out to plan I’m hoping to graduate on Friday. What do people do after graduation? I don’t think I want to give up the good work that I have...

If everything works out to plan I’m hoping to graduate on Friday. What do people...

Jaycooper71

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Back to reality, and Week 7

So after a week off in the sun, I arrived back in the UK yesterday and decided to get straight back on the horse this morning! W7R1 was certainly a little...

So after a week off in the sun, I arrived back in the UK yesterday and decided t...

Parky88

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

W4R3 - Feeling good but aprehensive

I had a good run this morning. I am feeling really good, I have almost reached my weight loss target. I have had a peek at the program for Week 5. Things...

I had a good run this morning. I am feeling really good, I have almost reached m...

Ginter

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Butt in action again!!!

Well it was a fair few months ago when I got to week 6 and gave up!! I had been suffering with post natal depression and anxiety - no excuse I know but easier...

Well it was a fair few months ago when I got to week 6 and gave up!! I had been ...

MumToThreeBoys

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Butt in action again!!!

Well it was a fair few months ago when I got to week 6 and gave up!! I had been suffering with post natal depression and anxiety - no excuse I know but easier...

Well it was a fair few months ago when I got to week 6 and gave up!! I had been ...

MumToThreeBoys

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W2R1

Been wanting to run all weekend but couldn’t, so started my run this morning feeling a bit nervous that I wouldn’t be able to do week 2s first run but it was...

Been wanting to run all weekend but couldn’t, so started my run this morning fee...

Narutorun

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Sunday morning struggle...

I completed W2R3 yesterday morning. Oh my goodness I felt so sluggish, it was truly a Sunday morning struggle, but I DID IT! I think it was a case of 'the...

I completed W2R3 yesterday morning. Oh my goodness I felt so sluggish, it was tr...

BaggyShorts

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Japanese Slow Jogging

Hi, I've heard a few people talking about Japanese Slow Jogging and when I've googled it, the theory appears to be sound, but I'm wondering if the reality may...

Hi, I've heard a few people talking about Japanese Slow Jogging and when I've go...

Andypr

Graduate•5 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2019

Did it! Week 9 Run 3 😃

Week 4 run 2

W2R2

W8R1. Much easier than W7

Thunder, lightning and heavy, heavy rain...

9 Weeks Done awesome program and awesome members Thank you all who contribute.

W5 day 3

W2D1 completed

I maybe back! Did you miss me?

First run musings

Knee Pain from all the hills!

Nothing to do with running

Week 3 Run 1

Newbie saying hi

Finally a graduate!!

Keeping control

Back to running 😁

Week 4 done and dusted 😁🙏

Wk2R1 ✅

DOMS

6K for Tortoise in New Shoes! 🐢

Finished & just getting started! :D

What advice can you give me for after Friday?

Back to reality, and Week 7

W4R3 - Feeling good but aprehensive

Butt in action again!!!

Butt in action again!!!

W2R1

Sunday morning struggle...

Japanese Slow Jogging

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