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Happily plodding along to the goal

Well abandoning the wrist watch really has helped. Two runs this week without caring about time. Run 1 on Tuesday 38:47 minutes 4.8km so that was encouraging,...

Well abandoning the wrist watch really has helped. Two runs this week without ca...

1903

Graduate•8 years ago

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Morning vs night time running

I have mainly been doing early morning runs before work - i have done a couple after work and have found these to be much harder. I must admit i am a morning...

I have mainly been doing early morning runs before work - i have done a couple a...

Bradaz

•8 years ago

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1st post graduation run & 1st treadmill run

So I went to the gym today and did my 1st treadmill run. The main reason was that I need to get new shoes - my old trainers saw me through the programme, but...

So I went to the gym today and did my 1st treadmill run. The main reason was tha...

Joy57

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R1 completed!

Hey guys/gals, Well, I managed to find a place to start my week 4 off and I actually managed to complete the run early this evening without any problems too!...

Hey guys/gals, Well, I managed to find a place to start my week 4 off and I act...

Lee337

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 all done and dusted 😊

So after my W5R2 nightmares with gremlins etc I've not looked back! I'm not saying the runs have been easy as some have been really hard going but I've managed...

So after my W5R2 nightmares with gremlins etc I've not looked back! I'm not sayi...

mariamc67

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5 R2

Not so great today. Chuffed to bits that I could do the first 8 mins (was running ever so slightly downhill so not sure if that's a cheat?) but second 8 mins...

Not so great today. Chuffed to bits that I could do the first 8 mins (was runnin...

Sofargoner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3,Run 2

24 hours after the orgininaly planned run (due to "migraine-gate"!!) ,I went out just a touch before 7pm and did Run 2. Decided to up the pace a little bit to...

24 hours after the orgininaly planned run (due to "migraine-gate"!!) ,I went out...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 - Sensibly Does It

So, after the daftness of double-running Week 8 Run 3b out of sheer joy at at reasonable ambient temperature, I gave the first of the Week 9 30 minute runs a...

So, after the daftness of double-running Week 8 Run 3b out of sheer joy at at re...

michaelvdays

Graduate•8 years ago

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I've only gone and graduated!

I've done it!! I was determined to have a great run, and that is exactly what I did, completed 5k in 31mins 39 secs, I was keen to get as close to 30 mins as...

I've done it!! I was determined to have a great run, and that is exactly what I ...

Simonc25k

Graduate•8 years ago

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Time and a half

Very strange experience during Week 1 when I felt that I was completing the run very quickly...seemed to be finishing the podcast about half way through the...

Very strange experience during Week 1 when I felt that I was completing the run ...

Cathmort

•8 years ago

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#thisgirlcanRUN5k

I did it , 5k non stop. Not fast at 46.36, but I feel so, so good! When I got home Mr W asked how it had gone and I became really tearful! Still a bit...

I did it , 5k non stop. Not fast at 46.36, but I feel so, so good! When I got h...

Millsie-J

Graduate•8 years ago

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One is looking for getting healthier and staying active.

Hi am looking to getting healthier and keep active too! Also suffering from ulcerative Proctitis from 20002. Will benefit from couch uk to 5k and please...

Hi am looking to getting healthier and keep active too! Also suffering from ulce...

Ruby_A50

•8 years ago

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Week 6 run 1....what a downer!

Having celebrated my 20 minute run at the end of week 5 with a second 20 minute run on Monday (just to make sure it wasn't some kind of fluke!!), I was sure...

Having celebrated my 20 minute run at the end of week 5 with a second 20 minute ...

Skywatcher

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running faster program

Hello all Just joined the Fat Girls Guide to runnings Scream if you want to go faster I'm sure I could have done it myself but like the challenge of have to...

Hello all Just joined the Fat Girls Guide to runnings Scream if you want to go f...

ShannieP

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3 done ✅😀

Can't believe I have got here. After a break of nearly a month I have completed week 3 woohoo,. So pleased with myself and to think I was worried about...

Can't believe I have got here. After a break of nearly a month I have completed...

Suzieblue1

•8 years ago

1 Reply

People near me NOT working

For some reason so is there anyone dong this app who lives in or near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3LL?

For some reason so is there anyone dong this app who lives in or near Bury St Ed...

sarahspain

Graduate•8 years ago

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All set for W9 R3 this weekend...husband wants to do my graduation run with me. Should I let him?

So this morning while the stars were out at 5am I got up and out for W9 R2. Completed it, was very very chilly but getting some new gear at weekend to...

So this morning while the stars were out at 5am I got up and out for W9 R2. Comp...

Wkdjojo

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wee1Run3

Finished Week1 run3 good feelig and looking forward to the rest!!!

sarahspain

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Back and better than ever!

I started C25K back in May or June, and was loving it. I was really looking forward to my runs and was feeling generally really positive about getting fitter....

I started C25K back in May or June, and was loving it. I was really looking forw...

E_Mc_G

•8 years ago

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What a feeling! Graduated :-)

Following on from this post... https://healthunlocked.com/couchto5k/posts/134262849/saving-my-own-life Last night at around 19:00, just as the last light was...

Following on from this post... https://healthunlocked.com/couchto5k/posts/134262...

Noclue

Graduate•8 years ago

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I want to give this my best shot

So I just signed up today and haven't done any running (yet). I have been making some diet changes and have managed to lose a little over a stone so far, but...

So I just signed up today and haven't done any running (yet). I have been making...

dipdab

•8 years ago

8 Replies

and breathe.....

Has anyone got any tips for breathing. I have just started the Couch to 5K and hoping to be able to complete it. My knees are the first to get sore and cramp...

Has anyone got any tips for breathing. I have just started the Couch to 5K and h...

JanetteMowat

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Homeward Bound

Hello peeps, well, I let myself down by getting distracted and failing to continue. I knew it wasn't going to be easy and my confidence had a lot to do with...

Hello peeps, well, I let myself down by getting distracted and failing to conti...

How_to

•8 years ago

3 Replies

W3R3 completed! :)

Hi guys/gals, A bit late posting to the forum I know but I did complete my last run of week 3 on Tuesday afternoon. It was actually touch and go with regards...

Hi guys/gals, A bit late posting to the forum I know but I did complete my last ...

Lee337

Graduate•8 years ago

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Should have graduated today......

.....but had to pull up after 14 minutes as my calf started cramping, it's never done that before, I rested, walked and stretched for 10 minutes then carried...

.....but had to pull up after 14 minutes as my calf started cramping, it's never...

dingdongthewitch

Graduate•8 years ago

21 Replies

2nd time round

This is the second time I have done C2K and today managed to run for 30 mins on the treadmill relatively easily. Was going to start week 8 28 mins but felt I...

This is the second time I have done C2K and today managed to run for 30 mins on ...

riverrun

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Wk 9, Run 2 early tomorrow morning

And am I'm so worried that I won't be able to do it that I'm thinking of delaying until Friday or maybe Saturday or even Sunday. Tuesday's run (Run1) was ok -...

And am I'm so worried that I won't be able to do it that I'm thinking of delayin...

MrsLis

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3 R3 done

Not much to say about this apart from I found it hard getting my feet moving today. I felt a bit more in control of my breathing. I still can't do the 4...

Not much to say about this apart from I found it hard getting my feet moving tod...

africanali

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Finally beat my first 5k record!

Today was a great running day - almost as good as graduation a couple of months ago! When I graduated I wasn't even running 4K, which was disappointing to be...

Today was a great running day - almost as good as graduation a couple of months ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Week 2, run 2 - KBO

Pros and cons tonight, but more pros I think. Pros: 1. I did it, and slightly quicker door to door than Monday. 2. The 4th, 5th and 6th of the 90 second runs...

Pros and cons tonight, but more pros I think. Pros: 1. I did it, and slightly qu...

Cookie1166

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2016

Happily plodding along to the goal

Morning vs night time running

1st post graduation run & 1st treadmill run

W4R1 completed!

Week 8 all done and dusted 😊

W5 R2

Week 3,Run 2

Week 9 Run 1 - Sensibly Does It

I've only gone and graduated!

Time and a half

#thisgirlcanRUN5k

One is looking for getting healthier and staying active.

Week 6 run 1....what a downer!

Running faster program

Week 3 done ✅😀

People near me NOT working

All set for W9 R3 this weekend...husband wants to do my graduation run with me. Should I let him?

Wee1Run3

Back and better than ever!

What a feeling! Graduated :-)

I want to give this my best shot

and breathe.....

Homeward Bound

W3R3 completed! :)

Should have graduated today......

2nd time round

Wk 9, Run 2 early tomorrow morning

W3 R3 done

Finally beat my first 5k record!

Week 2, run 2 - KBO

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