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week 6

wowzers did wk5 run3 today. Thanks Reece Parkinson for keeping me going. Was tough, got second wind @19 minutes. had a peek week 7 & then wished I hadn’t!...

wowzers did wk5 run3 today. Thanks Reece Parkinson for keeping me going. Was tou...

VS1975

Graduate•2 years ago

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Happy Graduation Day 🌧️🌪️🥂🏆

we’ll I went out at 10am this morning to do my last run of week 9, the weather was awful, rain and very windy, I started off hoping I could make it as the...

we’ll I went out at 10am this morning to do my last run of week 9, the weather w...

XenaZelda

Graduate•2 years ago

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Rubbish weather ...

As my dear old dad used to say, "It serves you right for living in North Wales." I don't mind the grey, miserable, rainy weather we often get, EXCEPT for when...

As my dear old dad used to say, "It serves you right for living in North Wales."...

NettieNoo

Graduate•2 years ago

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finished, but.

well, I’m just about done. 1 more run to do and I’ve graduated, I’m really stoked that I can now run for 30mins straight albeit on a treadmill ! I like going...

well, I’m just about done. 1 more run to do and I’ve graduated, I’m really stoke...

Trevdp

Graduate•2 years ago

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Run 2 of week 1

Hi, I just completed the 2nd run of week 1. So glad I did it, I feel so good.

Darkflower5603

•2 years ago

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Menopause challenges

It took 3 years to get past week 4 🤣 so many menopause related set backs - joint pain/tendinitis/plantar fasciiltis but now since Feb this year I am flying...

It took 3 years to get past week 4 🤣 so many menopause related set backs - join...

TulipProsecco

•2 years ago

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Do I need to run faster?

I completed C25K in January running laps on a field. Since then I have continued running for 25-30 mins 2-3 times a week on footpaths and lanes. Yesterday I...

I completed C25K in January running laps on a field. Since then I have continued...

Missmeadow

Graduate•2 years ago

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run 1 week 3

just completed run 1 week 3 but I thought it would take me longer than it did I was a bit concerned so I added a little bit extra otherwise it would have been...

just completed run 1 week 3 but I thought it would take me longer than it did I ...

Yvette_monica1

•2 years ago

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Geriatric running!

Hi all,I've been reading your posts with interest. I've done C25K twice but stopped because I had a fall and got out of the habit. Also I'm worried that if I...

Hi all,I've been reading your posts with interest. I've done C25K twice but stop...

gobojo

•2 years ago

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Graduated…again 😊

W9 R3 in the books for this second time around. So glad after the enforced 3 month break that I took the decision to start over. This plan really does work and...

W9 R3 in the books for this second time around. So glad after the enforced 3 mon...

BlackCountryLee

Graduate•2 years ago

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onwards w1r3 also w2r1 complete :)

so been a lil busy n havent had time to post but have completed w1r1 n w2r1 feeling amazing over a lil touch of a cough i had wasnt a major n back fighting fit...

so been a lil busy n havent had time to post but have completed w1r1 n w2r1 feel...

Crow277

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Latest Information after seeing Specialist Consultant

Today, I saw the Consultant Specialist who put the information of the Hospital Report and the MRI scan in to plain English. The good news is it’s not a...

Today, I saw the Consultant Specialist who put the information of the Hospital R...

Papillon17

Graduate•2 years ago

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C25k - Done & dusted? A challenge, certainly; rewarding? You bet!

Have just completed Week 9; Day 3 and feel pleased with myself. There is every possibility now that I'll start enjoying running itself, and not just when it...

Have just completed Week 9; Day 3 and feel pleased with myself. There is every p...

Dontlikerunning

Graduate•2 years ago

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Slowest runner on record?

Hi. Am on a high after just completing my first 28 minute run. Have got to week 8 after starting on New Year’s Day. Really pleased as I thought I couldn’t run...

Hi. Am on a high after just completing my first 28 minute run. Have got to week ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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I feel like Slim Shady

Guess who's back, back again ... I know most people don't know me but this is my 3rd time around with C25K. Week 2 Run 1 finished yesterday.

Guess who's back, back again ... I know most people don't know me but this is...

backintime

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 8

Did my first 28min run last night and I am well happy, furthest I've ever ran in my life non stop, I got such a high when I finished, I think I might be hooked...

Did my first 28min run last night and I am well happy, furthest I've ever ran in...

Tonytherun

Graduate•2 years ago

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A little progress

Well now 2 and 1/2 weeks on from the second twang of the calf muscle. Numerous visits to the physio, an appointment with Consultant Specialist followed by MRI...

Well now 2 and 1/2 weeks on from the second twang of the calf muscle. Numerous v...

Papillon17

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

I left an additional day in between the runs, I think I'm starting to like it like that. My entire outlook is different this time, instead of rushing to get...

I left an additional day in between the runs, I think I'm starting to like it li...

LeeU

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

So I have a question.. why is it that on Week 5 run 3 you run 20 mins non stop but then in Week 6 you run less time and you have 3 mins walking breaks...

So I have a question.. why is it that on Week 5 run 3 you run 20 mins non stop b...

neets00

Graduate•2 years ago

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Running can literally save your life !

A rather dramatic title, but In my case it was probably true ! Ok, so I now feel it is time to bring this out into the open. The Admin team know about this ....

A rather dramatic title, but In my case it was probably true ! Ok, so I now fee...

Instructor57

Graduate•2 years ago

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Advice please

Almost 3 weeks since graduation and I've been consolidating using the nike run club (5k runs each time) I can't seem to get a better time than 36 minutes. My...

Almost 3 weeks since graduation and I've been consolidating using the nike run c...

Bert2

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 6

Well that's all 6 completed! I am ridiculously pleased with my efforts, particularly today's 25 min run. I seem to have found my goldilocks zone: heart rate 💓...

Well that's all 6 completed! I am ridiculously pleased with my efforts, particul...

Sax64

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wk 5 run 3 20 mins 🏃‍♀️💪

Well im super proud of myself managing to complete my first 20 minute run without stopping. I just kept thinking about how good i would feel once i have...

Well im super proud of myself managing to complete my first 20 minute run withou...

Natashasoraya

•2 years ago

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Help with pain

I started couch to 5k2 weeks ago. Week 3 starts today. I have really bad pains in my shins is there a solution anyone can share

I started couch to 5k2 weeks ago. Week 3 starts today. I have really bad pains i...

Klo77

•2 years ago

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Graduation cupcakes

Did my final run of week 9 yesterday morning, went to work, and returned to a tray of 'Couch to 3.9K' celebration cupcakes. Once they are finished the...

Did my final run of week 9 yesterday morning, went to work, and returned to a tr...

Stringybob

•2 years ago

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graduation!!!!

just completed w9 r3. I actually did it on Friday but had to abandon 2 mins early because of stomach issues. I wanted to do it again so I properly, properly...

just completed w9 r3. I actually did it on Friday but had to abandon 2 mins earl...

TheFoxes

Graduate•2 years ago

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completed week 4 of couch to 5K

From an overweight unfit smoker to losing nearly 4 stone, becoming fit and ex smoker. I can now run for 16 minutes! The old me would have never been able to...

From an overweight unfit smoker to losing nearly 4 stone, becoming fit and ex sm...

Aj87654323

•2 years ago

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first run in 6 years

I’ve just done my first run (shuffle) and feel amazing. I thought I’d really struggle but was ok as tan at a snails pace but the endorphins I got are amazing...

I’ve just done my first run (shuffle) and feel amazing. I thought I’d really str...

Daggs

•2 years ago

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C25K - Target Pace?

After a false start a couple of years ago I have recently completed a c25k program. I was prompted to try it and get fit after a 'minor' heart attack in 2020...

After a false start a couple of years ago I have recently completed a c25k progr...

TimCx

•2 years ago

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Running after donating blood

What are people's experiences on running after donating blood. After many years I donated blood for the first time last week. I'm a graduate of C25K and have...

What are people's experiences on running after donating blood. After many years ...

SnafuDad

Graduate•2 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2023

week 6

Happy Graduation Day 🌧️🌪️🥂🏆

Rubbish weather ...

finished, but.

Run 2 of week 1

Menopause challenges

Do I need to run faster?

run 1 week 3

Geriatric running!

Graduated…again 😊

onwards w1r3 also w2r1 complete :)

Latest Information after seeing Specialist Consultant

C25k - Done & dusted? A challenge, certainly; rewarding? You bet!

Slowest runner on record?

I feel like Slim Shady

Week 8

A little progress

Week 5 Run 2

Week 6 Run 1

Running can literally save your life !

Advice please

Week 6

Wk 5 run 3 20 mins 🏃‍♀️💪

Help with pain

Graduation cupcakes

graduation!!!!

completed week 4 of couch to 5K

first run in 6 years

C25K - Target Pace?

Running after donating blood

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