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Wk 3 run 1 👍🏻

Well, I'm shocked and pleased with myself this morning, 3 weeks ago I was really struggling breathing and getting through the 60 second runs!! I also never...

Well, I'm shocked and pleased with myself this morning, 3 weeks ago I was really...

Mellyr85

•7 years ago

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A bit about me

Hi there! I'm 32 years old from Cape Town, South Africa. I've been following this program for the past 7 weeks, although I'm repeating week 7 this week after...

Hi there! I'm 32 years old from Cape Town, South Africa. I've been following th...

SassyAushie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting week 3 and feeling a change

Hello everyone! So tomorrow I should be starting W3R1 and I'm noticing a change. I hate running, like, really hate running. Something to do with the sweat. I...

Hello everyone! So tomorrow I should be starting W3R1 and I'm noticing a change....

Sodaonthesofa

•7 years ago

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Yes yes yes

Been quite up to now. It has been a long journey. Several several starts but failed each time along the way. However, I kept reading the blogs, which gives...

Been quite up to now. It has been a long journey. Several several starts but f...

rascal

•7 years ago

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Scared to run in public

Hi, I'm new, keen to get going but don't know where to start. I get very nervous about running outside, I feel very self conscious because I am really...

Hi, I'm new, keen to get going but don't know where to start. I get very nervous...

A_Beaverhausen

•7 years ago

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Eclairs are served.

I did it! As promised I bring eclairs to celebrate my third run of Week 9. It was a very grey damp day here in Lincoln and I thought should I go or not? But I...

I did it! As promised I bring eclairs to celebrate my third run of Week 9. It w...

curlyann

Graduate•7 years ago

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The Malteser photobomb

My core / upper body is rubbish, so I have been working on it for a few months. I have actually progressed to a full push up but I can't go all the way. This...

My core / upper body is rubbish, so I have been working on it for a few months. ...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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Might have lost the plot!

So I am beginning week 9 tomorrow and really looking forward to it. I am sure I'm no where near 5km, I've been aiming purely for the 30 mins of running. We...

So I am beginning week 9 tomorrow and really looking forward to it. I am sure I...

Meintheuniverse

Graduate•7 years ago

33 Replies

Newbie

Hello, just started W1 session 1 today after many good intentions but no real action! I found it hard but strangely enjoyable and felt great after! Hoping to...

Hello, just started W1 session 1 today after many good intentions but no real ac...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Done it !! 1st charity 5K complete

32:30 for a proper X country course with hills, rabbit holes & rain !! I'm proper tired but I got my medal & t shirt & had my best mate come up from Dorset for...

32:30 for a proper X country course with hills, rabbit holes & rain !! I'm prope...

RobD

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6 R3

We did it. Wife ran outside with me tagging along on the bike. Then me on the treadmill when we got back home. 25 mins wow. Feeling good. I'll stick with the...

We did it. Wife ran outside with me tagging along on the bike. Then me on the tr...

Gemset

Graduate•7 years ago

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10k done!

Today I ran the Yorkshire Coast 10k - slowly! I finished in 1hr 12 min 40s. Now it's not the greatest ever time, but it's my greatest ever time! And for a...

Today I ran the Yorkshire Coast 10k - slowly! I finished in 1hr 12 min 40s. No...

cat365

Graduate•7 years ago

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Ready to move on to week 5...... I think!😉

Think I'm ready for week 5 following a few minor set backs. Set backs? Allow me to elaborate. Before my hols I went and had the gait analysis (used to have...

Think I'm ready for week 5 following a few minor set backs. Set backs? Allow me ...

24927396

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Week 2 underway :)

Completed the first run of week 2 this morning and was surprised with how ok I felt! I had originally planned to run on Friday, but had a gastritis attack on...

Completed the first run of week 2 this morning and was surprised with how ok I f...

CookieM

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

What a front....

Hello all, It's been a while since I last posted and I've been a busy old bee in the interim. The running has been great - I've been running at least 3 times a...

Hello all, It's been a while since I last posted and I've been a busy old bee in...

Janey1012

•7 years ago

9 Replies

An aldis!!! 1st 5k ...!!!

Well 1st post graduation run😊On hols in Edinburgh & my son came out running with me... poor soul had a slow run...anywAy he really encouraged me to keep going...

Well 1st post graduation run😊On hols in Edinburgh & my son came out running wit...

Pc59

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bupa Intermediate 5K Plan

Has anyone tried the Bupa intermediate 5K Plan. It's meant to be good for those wanting a faster 5K.

Has anyone tried the Bupa intermediate 5K Plan. It's meant to be good for those ...

ladyharvills

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8 R1

Just finished my first run of week 8. I must admit I did struggle and I found it hard. I managed to complete it, but am I alone in my thinking that I find my...

Just finished my first run of week 8. I must admit I did struggle and I found it...

Happytorun

Graduate•7 years ago

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Site makes me furious

Lots of smug, self-satisfied comments hiding one important fact. C25K DOES NOT WORK! My ankles are very painfully tender at every slow step (even with support)...

Lots of smug, self-satisfied comments hiding one important fact. C25K DOES NOT W...

Hidden

•7 years ago

36 Replies

Out with the old....

went for this pair in the end and came in well under budget. They promised to take them back if my times don't improve.

went for this pair in the end and came in well under budget. They promised to ta...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

My first official 5k

So here is proof of my first official 5k after graduation. Thank you everyone who encouraged me when I started back in August. That's me and my moomins (kids)....

So here is proof of my first official 5k after graduation. Thank you everyone wh...

Wkdjojo

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 - welcome!

After yet another week of no running I ventured out to conquer run 1 of week 6. Wasn't easy but loved the fact that there were walks as well as runs but I...

After yet another week of no running I ventured out to conquer run 1 of week 6. ...

Jigglemooce

Graduate•7 years ago

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couch to 5k podcast for android

Hi, my wife has downloaded the couch to 5k for iphone but there doesn't seem to be one for android. Am I right here? It isn't much help to us if not - we were...

Hi, my wife has downloaded the couch to 5k for iphone but there doesn't seem to ...

tref

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Week one, 1/3 done

I really shouldn't have used my old trainers. They're not old, per se, and they aren't worn but they quite tight fitting and boy do I have some blisters now....

I really shouldn't have used my old trainers. They're not old, per se, and they ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

I'm back - again!!!

Second run today after a five-week break caused by the Three Peaks Challenge and a new puppy. The three peaks only stopped me for a weekend, but the...

Second run today after a five-week break caused by the Three Peaks Challenge and...

runningphobe_no_more

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Back on track

I'm feeling chuffed as I completed W6 R3 yesterday without too much difficulty. I took everyone's advice and took it slow and steady and completed the 25 mins...

I'm feeling chuffed as I completed W6 R3 yesterday without too much difficulty. ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Northern Lass running in London, who would have thought?

Morning all. I haven't been able to run for a whole week! I'm staying in London currently. My daughter had a kidney transplant on Wednesday so I'm here with...

Morning all. I haven't been able to run for a whole week! I'm staying in London ...

Millsie-J

Graduate•7 years ago

19 Replies

Complete

Today I did my final 30 minute run in couch25k. Thanks for all your support. I will keep on running.

Today I did my final 30 minute run in couch25k. Thanks for all your support. I w...

PFielding

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

Starting Today!

When's the best time to do this; does it matter too much how close to a meal time the run is done? Is it better to go before a meal or after? I'm so nervous...

When's the best time to do this; does it matter too much how close to a meal tim...

Hidden

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Nearly back to week 6 run 3!

May 2015 I was merrily working my way through C25k and did a fun run with my little one the day after completing week 6 run 3. Foot went down a rabbit hole and...

May 2015 I was merrily working my way through C25k and did a fun run with my lit...

SaraV

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2016

Wk 3 run 1 👍🏻

A bit about me

Starting week 3 and feeling a change

Yes yes yes

Scared to run in public

Eclairs are served.

The Malteser photobomb

Might have lost the plot!

Newbie

Done it !! 1st charity 5K complete

W6 R3

10k done!

Ready to move on to week 5...... I think!😉

Week 2 underway :)

What a front....

An aldis!!! 1st 5k ...!!!

Bupa Intermediate 5K Plan

W8 R1

Site makes me furious

Out with the old....

My first official 5k

Week 6 - welcome!

couch to 5k podcast for android

Week one, 1/3 done

I'm back - again!!!

Back on track

Northern Lass running in London, who would have thought?

Complete

Starting Today!

Nearly back to week 6 run 3!

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