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Week 5 run 1

Just completed this run, really really pleased with it- everything seemed to just go right- I’m tired now (obviously) but managed the whole run with relative...

Just completed this run, really really pleased with it- everything seemed to jus...

Craig-14

Graduate•5 years ago

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A sunset run (W4 R2) (yesterday)

Somehow my W4 runs seem to be happening at twilight or in the dark... Sunday doesn't look any better for r3, as I have to do some work all day... Anyhow the...

Somehow my W4 runs seem to be happening at twilight or in the dark... Sunday doe...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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GHW 1 weather 0

Well it's been a week since my w5r3 and I reached the point were I was either going to continue making weather based excuses for ever more, or get over myself...

Well it's been a week since my w5r3 and I reached the point were I was either go...

Geordiehousewife

Graduate•5 years ago

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Can I be a warning....? Stick with the plan.

I would just like to mention that I got to week 8 run 3 when I picked up an injury which will put me out of the running for around 6 weeks. I know what...

I would just like to mention that I got to week 8 run 3 when I picked up an inju...

OnwardUpward

Graduate•5 years ago

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Upset

So, beyond all my expectations I made it through week 7 run 1 then injury struck. I sustained a painful knee which prevented me continuing with the programme....

So, beyond all my expectations I made it through week 7 run 1 then injury struck...

Nanasueby

•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run1

Completed run1 week 6 today, hooray! Repeated run3 week 5 last Sunday so a small gap this week. Was ok considering the small gap and drinks last night....

Completed run1 week 6 today, hooray! Repeated run3 week 5 last Sunday so a small...

ExiledInBrum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Do I need gait analyses?

I have had my trainers about 5 years still ok if a little worn. I am going to buy some new ones, is gait analysis needed or not? Reading for and against on...

I have had my trainers about 5 years still ok if a little worn. I am going to bu...

Healthyfirst

•5 years ago

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Week 8 parkrun!

First park run completed in 34mins. Very hard as windy today but I did it. Couldn't even run for a minute before.

First park run completed in 34mins. Very hard as windy today but I did it. Could...

Franny86

•5 years ago

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W3R2

I'm beginning to feel like I'm making a bit of progress. The three minutes that seemed to take forever a few days ago, now didn't seem so bad. It will just be...

I'm beginning to feel like I'm making a bit of progress. The three minutes that ...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•5 years ago

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The final week! 🎉🎉🎉

Just finished the first run of the final week! Took it nice and easy and covered just over 5k overall (so including walk time). Will gradually increase the...

Just finished the first run of the final week! Took it nice and easy and covered...

Pegasus75

Graduate•5 years ago

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WARNING!

This is a precautionary tale for all you guys just starting your C25K journey. This is the sort of weather that you’ll be running around , in your Lycra,...

This is a precautionary tale for all you guys just starting your C25K journey. ...

K8nno

Graduate•5 years ago

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Brilliant App... thank you

I just want to say how brilliant this App has been for me. I was always pretty fit and did lots of classes to keep fit. In the last 2 years I stopped...

I just want to say how brilliant this App has been for me. I was always pretty ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Brilliant run

Re started week 3 again as I haven’t been out for around a month re did w3 R1 on Wednesday, I ran for 18 mins. Today I went out again feeling tired did my run...

Re started week 3 again as I haven’t been out for around a month re did w3 R1 on...

Tigg85

•5 years ago

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My run buddy did his milestone 10th Parkrun

Well done to my little run buddy on his 10th Parkrun this morning. We traveled to a different Parkrun today for some tourism. I’d done this course twice before...

Well done to my little run buddy on his 10th Parkrun this morning. We traveled t...

damienair

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R3 - pleasantly pooped :)

My schedule got shifted this week to avoid the worst of the weather so had to squeeze run 3 in today. Had a training session with the horse this morning which...

My schedule got shifted this week to avoid the worst of the weather so had to sq...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

My poor legs...

💨🏃‍♀️ enough said 😩

Time_to_run

Graduate•5 years ago

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What do you listen to?

Hi all, I'm on week 3 about to do run 3 and I'm trying to mix up what I listen to. At the moment I just pick a Spotify play list, my current favourite is 90s...

Hi all, I'm on week 3 about to do run 3 and I'm trying to mix up what I listen t...

Nonrunnerep

•5 years ago

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W9r3 in the bag

Just done it. Feel brilliant. What next and how do i get the most important grad badge.

Just done it. Feel brilliant. What next and how do i get the most important grad...

Mymatilda

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back to week 1 run 1

After graduating in September, not having run since November and much procrastination I have been reunited with lovely Laura for a great first run. Wasn’t too...

After graduating in September, not having run since November and much procrastin...

snailface

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Parkrun ✅ Graduation here I come...

I did it! W9R2 - was supposed to be graduation but this week was against me... so I did it anyway! The run is along the seafront so it was super windy but felt...

I did it! W9R2 - was supposed to be graduation but this week was against me... s...

Teenybopbabe

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3 Done!

That’s it! Job done final C25K run completed with 5:21,5:32,5:23,5:37,5:33 splits. Surprised with the timings TBF as at one point it felt like I was running...

That’s it! Job done final C25K run completed with 5:21,5:32,5:23,5:37,5:33 split...

guytownsend

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R2 - not covering as much distance

I've just started C25K and am loving it. I'm 56, not particularly overweight but haven't really done any exercise for years although as I can't drive, I do...

I've just started C25K and am loving it. I'm 56, not particularly overweight bu...

SipMiss

•5 years ago

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Wk2, R3 - done!

Oh my days! Just finished wk 2 and feel great! Still surprised that I'm enjoying running and actually looking forward to wk9!!! I wish I found this app...

Oh my days! Just finished wk 2 and feel great! Still surprised that I'm enjoyin...

PVH1

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Park Run done!!!

Thanks to everyone for the encouraging comments yesterday, I really appreciate it. I have been and done the park run. I did it with BBC Radio Manchester which...

Thanks to everyone for the encouraging comments yesterday, I really appreciate i...

Kimbov

Graduate•5 years ago

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Physio booked. 🤞

Booked my physio in for next week. I hope it sorts my knee out. I woke up in the middle of the night with the pain. It feels kind of rubbish that I can’t run....

Booked my physio in for next week. I hope it sorts my knee out. I woke up in th...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Graduated at a Park Run

Wohoooo I did it! Flipping hard work but the sense of achievement YAAAAAAAAS! I’m 48 I hate running but over the last 9 or so weeks I’ve grown in confidence...

Wohoooo I did it! Flipping hard work but the sense of achievement YAAAAAAAAS! ...

PocketPA

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 R3 - loving it!

Hello hello! Just wanted to share that I completed week 5 run 3 on a treadmill (due to the terrible weather outside). I hated running on a treadmill in the...

Hello hello! Just wanted to share that I completed week 5 run 3 on a treadmill ...

Anon_junk

•5 years ago

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First day of couch to 5k!

Hey everyone! I'm on a weight loss journey and now that my fitness levels have improved, I'm gonna give this my best shot! If anyone has any tips for...

Hey everyone! I'm on a weight loss journey and now that my fitness levels have ...

Beginnerrunner-

•5 years ago

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Repeating runs - after 2 weeks off

Unfortunately, I didnt manage my goal run in Central Park, due to very icy and wintery conditions. So clocked up 45 miles walking instead. To get back on track...

Unfortunately, I didnt manage my goal run in Central Park, due to very icy and w...

Viv49

Graduate•5 years ago

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Struggling to improve

Looking for top tips please - what do people do when they feel they are stuck and not getting any better? My speed has improved slightly but I am still...

Looking for top tips please - what do people do when they feel they are stuck an...

Kasruns

•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

Week 5 run 1

A sunset run (W4 R2) (yesterday)

GHW 1 weather 0

Can I be a warning....? Stick with the plan.

Upset

Week 6 Run1

Do I need gait analyses?

Week 8 parkrun!

W3R2

The final week! 🎉🎉🎉

WARNING!

Brilliant App... thank you

Brilliant run

My run buddy did his milestone 10th Parkrun

W2R3 - pleasantly pooped :)

My poor legs...

What do you listen to?

W9r3 in the bag

Back to week 1 run 1

First Parkrun ✅ Graduation here I come...

W9R3 Done!

W3R2 - not covering as much distance

Wk2, R3 - done!

Park Run done!!!

Physio booked. 🤞

Graduated at a Park Run

Week 5 R3 - loving it!

First day of couch to 5k!

Repeating runs - after 2 weeks off

Struggling to improve

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