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Just started today!

Just started programme today! - with a coach, as I know I would never stick with it on my own. I am 60, and have never done anything other than Pilates and...

Just started programme today! - with a coach, as I know I would never stick with...

NetShee

•7 years ago

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My 2017 goal of sub 30 min 5k done!

I am so chuffed!! I missed out on this on my training run last week as I had to stop at a crossing for an ambulance on blue lights. My pace was my best yet but...

I am so chuffed!! I missed out on this on my training run last week as I had to ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W3 D1

Well I started W3 today. I have to say that I was not looking forward to the 3 minute run at all. But I managed to do it. Though I didn't cover the distance I...

Well I started W3 today. I have to say that I was not looking forward to the 3 m...

emliche

Graduate•7 years ago

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Enjoy those Spring moments you lucky runners ...

Such beautiful weather for running ; the fresh sunshine, the blue sky, springs lambs, my favourite time of the year. I graduated last August but have not been...

Such beautiful weather for running ; the fresh sunshine, the blue sky, springs l...

Inominate

•7 years ago

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Help needed for beginner

I have been exercising for about 3weeks now and all told it has been going well but this week I have done the same as normal but after the session I have had...

I have been exercising for about 3weeks now and all told it has been going well ...

Thesherb

•7 years ago

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Cooo eeee! I am still alive Misswobble!

Thanks so much to misswobble, aliboo70, Oldfloss, IrishPrincess, AncientMum, PoppyPug and others who have remarked on my absence. I have been dropping by the...

Thanks so much to misswobble, aliboo70, Oldfloss, IrishPrincess, AncientMum, Pop...

Ullyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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How long.....

Hi Guys & Gals, Right, im in a quandry! I got up to Week 6 Run 3, which i did last wednesday, problem i have is, i have been working on the garden all...

Hi Guys & Gals, Right, im in a quandry! I got up to Week 6 Run 3, which i did ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 8

Well I've reached week 8 and I've just completed run 2 on the treadmill. I'm confused though! 28 minutes of running plus minute warm up and 5 minute cool...

Well I've reached week 8 and I've just completed run 2 on the treadmill. I'm co...

Jigglemooce

Graduate•7 years ago

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Here we go again...

Morning all. Wish me luck as I lace up the running shoes today for the first time in just over two weeks. I'm feeling quite apprehensive actually. After...

Morning all. Wish me luck as I lace up the running shoes today for the first tim...

allegrachick

Graduate•7 years ago

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Encouragement

Thanks for great messages after I wrote about C25K success at the age of 63. Just to say - I did exactly what C25K said, took the full eight (I think) weeks...

Thanks for great messages after I wrote about C25K success at the age of 63. Ju...

Beth179

•7 years ago

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Nothing can stop me now.... unless I run down some stairs!

Hello again! So my Couch to 5K journey stopped pretty abruptly about a month ago as I broke my bloody wrist falling down the stairs at work! It was pretty...

Hello again! So my Couch to 5K journey stopped pretty abruptly about a month ag...

sweatybets

•7 years ago

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Graduated on my birthday... 10 k

Well I've done it!... to be honest I've over done it and gone a bit silly today and will probably feel the results tomorrow but.... I set of about 7:30 this...

Well I've done it!... to be honest I've over done it and gone a bit silly today ...

Kingfisherk26

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R1 well that was unexpected !!!!!

morning all , just done my run , i use a treadmill so dont get to enjoy the view ( yet ) which is probably just as well because i started CRYING !!! i was ok...

morning all , just done my run , i use a treadmill so dont get to enjoy the view...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9R3 ... yes, yes, yes, I've done it!

Yipee, I've done it, amazing! Feb 14th - Apr 10th, 27 runs completed, I can't believe it! My pace is still on the slow side of sluggish so my next goal is to...

Yipee, I've done it, amazing! Feb 14th - Apr 10th, 27 runs completed, I can't b...

Wizziewood

•7 years ago

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New to C25K this week, any tips?

Planning to start C25K this week, I swim regularly and do Pilates but always been prone to backache and in the last few years plantar fasciitis and calf...

Planning to start C25K this week, I swim regularly and do Pilates but always bee...

Clairejo40plus

Graduate•7 years ago

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Struggling this week, maybe it's the heat

So I finished the c25k programme 2 weeks ago. Hadn't made 5k in 30 mins but was going ok. I then had a week off when I went on holiday. It was too hot for...

So I finished the c25k programme 2 weeks ago. Hadn't made 5k in 30 mins but was ...

Grumpygoddess

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running during lunch break.

Hi everyone,lam off to work today;(l now work part time flexible ours which,incase l have to take my wife to hospital.Anyway, l always take my running gear.l...

Hi everyone,lam off to work today;(l now work part time flexible ours which,inca...

stevy

•7 years ago

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If at first .....

It's been a crazy few weeks for life in general but I've managed to keep to running 2 - 3 times a week since graduation. However they have continued to be a...

It's been a crazy few weeks for life in general but I've managed to keep to runn...

first_mate

Graduate•7 years ago

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Looking for a running buddy 🏃

Hi I'm about to start this journey and was wondering if there are any newbies that would like to meet up with me 3 mornings a week? 😊

Hi I'm about to start this journey and was wondering if there are any newbies th...

deedee82

•7 years ago

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Vegan running shoes? Suggestions needed

Hey, I was wondering if anyone here recently bought a pair of vegan running shoes? I am trying to find what is suitable for my needs, ie, not obsessed with...

Hey, I was wondering if anyone here recently bought a pair of vegan running shoe...

stifterin

•7 years ago

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Mixing it up

It is now almost three months after graduation which means more time after that the programme lasted :) I haven't been doing exactly doing 30 min 3 times a...

It is now almost three months after graduation which means more time after that ...

Gitts

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R2 was so hard! 😩

I found the 2 x 8 minutes really hard tonight. I am going to attempt the dreaded W5R3 on Tuesday but I'm a bit worried about it!

I found the 2 x 8 minutes really hard tonight. I am going to attempt the dreaded...

sankyu

•7 years ago

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As of this morning, I am officially 2.5 K from the couch! :)

This morning I completed R2W5, which is the 14th run out of the total of 27 runs in the C25K app! I took it slow and steady and amazed myself by completing...

This morning I completed R2W5, which is the 14th run out of the total of 27 runs...

gazelle2B

Graduate•7 years ago

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Couch to 5k

Not done much exercise and at 64 am I too old to do couch to 5k

Lizzie14

•7 years ago

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Can I train from brisk walking to 10k in 8 weeks ?

Just been asked to join a charity run and have done this 10 years ago . Can I prepare and complete in 8 weeks even if slow ?

Just been asked to join a charity run and have done this 10 years ago . Can I pr...

Toribelkin

•7 years ago

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And the challenge now is to ......

I completed W9R3 this morning having restarted the programme at week 4 2 months ago. As Laura says the challenge now is to keep on running regularly. It's...

I completed W9R3 this morning having restarted the programme at week 4 2 months ...

O505k

Graduate•7 years ago

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No Fitbit run & a really great one

I did as I said I would & left my Fitbit at home (couldn't find it anyway so just as well) me & First Born headed off & decided to run the river route in...

I did as I said I would & left my Fitbit at home (couldn't find it anyway so jus...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

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Week 4 completed, some thoughts

Hi, so pleased with having completed week 4 yesterday. While running I had some thoughts: 1) Week 4 is massively more running than before, however it went...

Hi, so pleased with having completed week 4 yesterday. While running I had some ...

Lolovitch

Graduate•7 years ago

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Where am I

Totally confused went out for a walk instead of a run still managed 4K in 40 minutes mind but while out found two llamas( native to South America) this...

Totally confused went out for a walk instead of a run still managed 4K in 40 min...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

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Help

I have been running for about 5 years thanks to couch to 5k. I have done a 10k run and 5k charity runs. As I get older I am finding my pace has slowed due to...

I have been running for about 5 years thanks to couch to 5k. I have done a 10k r...

scamp

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2017

Just started today!

My 2017 goal of sub 30 min 5k done!

W3 D1

Enjoy those Spring moments you lucky runners ...

Help needed for beginner

Cooo eeee! I am still alive Misswobble!

How long.....

Week 8

Here we go again...

Encouragement

Nothing can stop me now.... unless I run down some stairs!

Graduated on my birthday... 10 k

W3R1 well that was unexpected !!!!!

W9R3 ... yes, yes, yes, I've done it!

New to C25K this week, any tips?

Struggling this week, maybe it's the heat

Running during lunch break.

If at first .....

Looking for a running buddy 🏃

Vegan running shoes? Suggestions needed

Mixing it up

W5R2 was so hard! 😩

As of this morning, I am officially 2.5 K from the couch! :)

Couch to 5k

Can I train from brisk walking to 10k in 8 weeks ?

And the challenge now is to ......

No Fitbit run & a really great one

Week 4 completed, some thoughts

Where am I

Help

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