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w3r1 - back to c25k

I'm back

Builtforcomfort76

•5 years ago

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W4R1 done!

Just completed this run and I was concerned about it being the first run where the walking is less than the running, I really didn’t think I would be able to...

Just completed this run and I was concerned about it being the first run where t...

-Steve-

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to London Marathon: Part 2

My alarm was set for 5:30 – this is the earliest alarm in my phone, now whenever I have to scroll up that far, it is a reminder of what happened in London. I...

My alarm was set for 5:30 – this is the earliest alarm in my phone, now whenever...

Kallyfudge

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to London Marathon Part 1 of 2

Hi C25K people, I have copied the below from my blog. I also wanted to thank you all for your amazing support when I announced I was doing this, you all helped...

Hi C25K people, I have copied the below from my blog. I also wanted to thank you...

Kallyfudge

Graduate•5 years ago

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On Saturday I climbed a mountain

So on Saturday I climbed mount snowdon to raise money for nurses in hardship therefore I will resume W4R3 when I stop being broken. Hopefully tomorrow 😊

So on Saturday I climbed mount snowdon to raise money for nurses in hardship the...

DottyF

Graduate•5 years ago

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First post

Hi everyone. I’m 51 and probably as unfit as anyone can be but 6 weeks ago I committed to the C25K journey and can honestly say, thanks to the fabulous support...

Hi everyone. I’m 51 and probably as unfit as anyone can be but 6 weeks ago I com...

H-Factor

•5 years ago

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5k done 😊

Ran my 5k run on sunday as my last run at the Yorkshire wildlife 42 mins a little disappointed but did stop to watch the polar bear playing n the otters...

Ran my 5k run on sunday as my last run at the Yorkshire wildlife 42 mins a littl...

Blossom66

Graduate•5 years ago

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Treadmill running

Hi fellow runners. I started C25K in May and graduated in June, so the weather has mostly been pretty good. I have got in to the habit of running early in...

Hi fellow runners. I started C25K in May and graduated in June, so the weather ...

CharliesMum11

Graduate•5 years ago

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Drying out your trainers

Thought this might be useful for some of you...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 8, run 3 is done!

I've already written this post and uploaded a photo but I've attached a mouse to my Mac and all hell broke loose. It's goooooooone. So is the material on my...

I've already written this post and uploaded a photo but I've attached a mouse to...

runningyogini

Graduate•5 years ago

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Jan 1.....Inner demon NIL 👊🏻👍🏻👊🏻

Emosh one today, power walk with 2 minute intervals, building gradually. Inner voice in overdrive....of course you can’t run you idiot....it was pure fluke and...

Emosh one today, power walk with 2 minute intervals, building gradually. Inner v...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Repeated week 5 run 1

I am having a bit of a wobble... Although I completed week 5 run 1 last Friday, I just didn’t feel ready for run 2 this morning. My running schedule was...

I am having a bit of a wobble... Although I completed week 5 run 1 last Friday, ...

BaggyShorts

•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 repeated

Had a week away in Zante, did plenty walks and clocked up along of steps. The week before i did my runs and i was cramping up, so i have tried to take more...

Had a week away in Zante, did plenty walks and clocked up along of steps. The we...

persiangulf

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Knee protection advice

I’m Lis, 67yrs old & had Type 1 Diabetes (the autoimmune type) 55yrs. Am well but pretty unfit. Just done Wk 1 run 3 & concerned about knees! Jarred them 2wks...

I’m Lis, 67yrs old & had Type 1 Diabetes (the autoimmune type) 55yrs. Am well bu...

Bach-mad

•5 years ago

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Motivation pointer...

I’m only on W1R2 - I have heaps of good intent, I am visualising my old friend, the W9R3 finishing post - I am IMMENSELY motivated. HOWEVER.... I work from...

I’m only on W1R2 - I have heaps of good intent, I am visualising my old friend, ...

Susojan

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R3 ✅

... and that one was for you Buddy34!

BestFootForward

•5 years ago

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Re-doing a week

Do you think it's ok to repeat a week.I completed week 4 and it almost killed me 🤒 So I don't think I'm ready for week 5,I had a sneaky look at it and...

Do you think it's ok to repeat a week.I completed week 4 and it almost killed me...

Dotty01

•5 years ago

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5k

Finally managed to run 5k this morning after adding a extra 5 minutes to my run including my warm up and warm down walks . 45 mins in total. I’m not concerned...

Finally managed to run 5k this morning after adding a extra 5 minutes to my run ...

Maz1234

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1 - woohoo!

I was a little concerned that after 3 days off i might find the 5 min intervals of week 4 too much, but all went brilliantly. I jogged very slowly until the...

I was a little concerned that after 3 days off i might find the 5 min intervals ...

Sook2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back on the track !

This morning was my first proper run for two and a half weeks. Covered 2.5 miles in 30 mins, just a gentle jog and christened my new sauconys 👍 breathing was...

This morning was my first proper run for two and a half weeks. Covered 2.5 miles...

Mark1909

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting the weight off

Finished my first week and feeling much better in myself

Sazzy1066

•5 years ago

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Did it...

Managed a slow 3k for first run back. I was very anxious but was surprised how easy my breathing was. Ankle is a bit achy now but got ice on and elevated like...

Managed a slow 3k for first run back. I was very anxious but was surprised how e...

LUHAN

Graduate•5 years ago

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Love that running buzz

I completed the C25K challenge last year and have continued to run 5K a couple of times a week since. Today however, I surprised myself by contemplating...

I completed the C25K challenge last year and have continued to run 5K a couple o...

Fioona

•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

I’ve got one word for this mornings run; TOUGH! I had to dig really deep to keep going towards the end of that one! Man alive! I don’t know if I can do that...

I’ve got one word for this mornings run; TOUGH! I had to dig really deep to keep...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Tuesdays Run

Finally, my last run in the UAE, heading home today. I didn't get finished in the office last night until 7:30-ish, it was cooler when I left which must have...

Finally, my last run in the UAE, heading home today. I didn't get finished in th...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Time to go visiting....?

Morning running people... :) Yes, me again... It is a wet, wild and windy morning here, but the perfect day for a quick visit! I have answered so, so many...

Morning running people... :) Yes, me again... It is a wet, wild and windy mornin...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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Did the whole 9 weeks 🍒

I did it well c24k on treadmill l now have to work in my speed and then brave outside running again Think I’ll start evenings outside when it’s quiet as...

I did it well c24k on treadmill l now have to work in my speed and then brave ou...

Runrabbit50

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7run1

Hi all first post for me I am 63 and started Cto5k with my daughter. Tonight in the pouring rain we completed our 25 min run and feel so proud that I have...

Hi all first post for me I am 63 and started Cto5k with my daughter. Tonight in ...

Milliethedog

Graduate•5 years ago

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First timer

HI I'm David, 47 yes old, diabetic and overweight. Started healthy eating about 2 months ago with the aim of helping loss weight and reduce blood sugars. A...

HI I'm David, 47 yes old, diabetic and overweight. Started healthy eating about...

DavidClarke

•5 years ago

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Blisters 😭

I have a blister on the bottom of my right foot. I'm on holiday right now and so sad that I can't continue week 5. I must be the only person who is upset at...

I have a blister on the bottom of my right foot. I'm on holiday right now and so...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

w3r1 - back to c25k

W4R1 done!

Couch to London Marathon: Part 2

Couch to London Marathon Part 1 of 2

On Saturday I climbed a mountain

First post

5k done 😊

Treadmill running

Drying out your trainers

Week 8, run 3 is done!

Jan 1.....Inner demon NIL 👊🏻👍🏻👊🏻

Repeated week 5 run 1

Week 4 Run 1 repeated

Knee protection advice

Motivation pointer...

W8R3 ✅

Re-doing a week

5k

W4R1 - woohoo!

Back on the track !

Getting the weight off

Did it...

Love that running buzz

Week 6 Run 3

Tuesdays Run

Time to go visiting....?

Did the whole 9 weeks 🍒

W7run1

First timer

Blisters 😭

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