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Amazed

Wk5 r3 in the bag. Still buzzing, was definitely the most mentally challenging run yet but bye far the most rewarding. 2 minutes in I could have given in...

Wk5 r3 in the bag. Still buzzing, was definitely the most mentally challenging ...

Stampy74

Graduate•7 years ago

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Supper!

Eat to live supper. Loving eating a whole food plant based diet! So full of energy!

Eat to live supper. Loving eating a whole food plant based diet! So full of ener...

Plantpoweredmama

•7 years ago

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20 minutes you must be kidding 😮

So proud of myself and how far I have come managed to complete w5r2 which I had been dreading and putting off for days I was bursting with self confidence ☺...

So proud of myself and how far I have come managed to complete w5r2 which I had ...

Clairec76

•7 years ago

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Week 1 run 1

Completed week 1 run 1 tonight and I'm feeling fantastic. Can't believe I actually enjoyed running! Now going to have a salad and green smoothie for supper,...

Completed week 1 run 1 tonight and I'm feeling fantastic. Can't believe I actual...

Plantpoweredmama

•7 years ago

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Day one done!

Ok so day 1 is officially done! Results of which are: 1. Headache 2. Tomato face! 3. Jelly legs 4. Pride! It was hard going and I seriously can't see myself...

Ok so day 1 is officially done! Results of which are: 1. Headache 2. Tomato fac...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

1st run of week 8 tomorrow and I can't lie, I'm feeling a bit anxious thinking of running for 28 minutes. Yikes. I'm trying to convince myself it is a mental...

1st run of week 8 tomorrow and I can't lie, I'm feeling a bit anxious thinking o...

Pauline17

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling good😊 Felt like sharing 😊

I have been on the ic since February (frozen shoulder) not running related, and only managed a couple of intermittent runs as I felt rubbish. BUT last week,...

I have been on the ic since February (frozen shoulder) not running related, and ...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk1 R3 😀

Yay! Have just completed run3 and more importantly it was the first time I haven't watched the countdown timer for the whole run....that has to be a bonus!!!😂...

Yay! Have just completed run3 and more importantly it was the first time I haven...

Lstace

•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 Complete!

After telling the gremlins to shut up all night, I went for the run and even though I felt like death by the end (so awful that im surprised no one called an...

After telling the gremlins to shut up all night, I went for the run and even tho...

Aquila12

Graduate•7 years ago

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Drinking and running

I've just finished W7R3, I'm following the plan and fingers crossed it's working well. However my main issue is I run with a runners bottle of water and...

I've just finished W7R3, I'm following the plan and fingers crossed it's working...

ReadingRunner

•7 years ago

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Things I've learned about running on flat terrain...

I was a bit sad to leave C25K behind but out I went. It was so hot... Probably should have waited until this evening but you live and learn! I went running at...

I was a bit sad to leave C25K behind but out I went. It was so hot... Probably s...

sankyu

•7 years ago

1 Reply

W6R2 done

That was a great run, loved every minute of it! My 15 year old son came along, he said he could do it easily and to be fair to him, he completed it, I had to...

That was a great run, loved every minute of it! My 15 year old son came along, h...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling determind

Bought the Davina 30 day fat burn DVD to do on my rest days. Hopefully I will manage it.

Bought the Davina 30 day fat burn DVD to do on my rest days. Hopefully I will ma...

rugrat

•7 years ago

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Woo hoo W5R2 ........

I didn't think I could do it. But I did!!! Was feeling SO proud of myself. I never thought I could run for 8 mins. Momentary joy ..... and then I sneaked a...

I didn't think I could do it. But I did!!! Was feeling SO proud of myself. I ne...

LizH2

•7 years ago

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Week5/Run2

I did it!! I RAN for 8 minutes twice!! Euphoric I never thought I could do it. For those who said it was mind over legs you were right. I made a playlist of...

I did it!! I RAN for 8 minutes twice!! Euphoric I never thought I could do it....

KimLoulou

Graduate•7 years ago

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These Arrived Yesterday

After owning a pair of Amuri Ventures a couple of years back (www.xeroshoes.co.uk), I was looking for a running sandal that felt a little more secure upon the...

After owning a pair of Amuri Ventures a couple of years back (www.xeroshoes.co.u...

MrNiceGuy

•7 years ago

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Week 4 DONE!!

If somebody had said to me a few months ago that I would be running for 5 minuets without stopping, I would have laughed my socks off... omg can't believe I am...

If somebody had said to me a few months ago that I would be running for 5 minuet...

Storm4oh

•7 years ago

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No likey!!!!!

W6R2....here we go again 2nd run of the week and felt it very hard 2 10min runs and got it tough during 2nd 10mins. Can't understand it as I found the full...

W6R2....here we go again 2nd run of the week and felt it very hard 2 10min runs ...

Aliarm

•7 years ago

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Tired? Or just lack of motivation?

I planned to run today, but I feel so tired. I'm watching TV show with my partner who is going tomorrow for a business trip. It is so tempting to postpone the...

I planned to run today, but I feel so tired. I'm watching TV show with my partne...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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Avoiding knee injury

I need to pick all your brains! I've suffered with recurring knee weakness for years, for no apparent reason although I am now wondering if it might be as a...

I need to pick all your brains! I've suffered with recurring knee weakness for y...

SunnyMummy

Graduate•7 years ago

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The trying to achieve 10k!

Right here goes. This is a quick post to stop anyone getting confused with the last two post I have written. 1. Today I have started a plan of gradually trying...

Right here goes. This is a quick post to stop anyone getting confused with the l...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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First Run Tonight

I'm starting with this program tonight, I'm dreading it as I don't enjoy running and I really struggle with it, however a work colleague (who felt the same as...

I'm starting with this program tonight, I'm dreading it as I don't enjoy running...

DoJo1979

•7 years ago

34 Replies

Just started.

Well I've just started doing c25k I did my first run/walk today. My main aim is to start getting fitter and lose some weight. I currently weigh 13st 2lb. I...

Well I've just started doing c25k I did my first run/walk today. My main aim is...

rugrat

•7 years ago

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W7R2 - slow and steady

I wasn't feeling todays run when I started, and with new shoes t'boot. After a misshap with my running partner taking a squat right in front of me with no...

I wasn't feeling todays run when I started, and with new shoes t'boot. After a ...

jaybro28

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Aching at the back of my foot/ ankles

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum! I have been completing the app and last week completed week 3. However some friends talked me into running the 5k park run on...

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum! I have been completing the app and last week com...

Jwoldhams

•7 years ago

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Wk4 R1, done it!

I was feeling very apprehensive 😩 I've had 4 rest days as I've been away and definitely been over indulging! 😁 However it went much better than I expected...

I was feeling very apprehensive 😩 I've had 4 rest days as I've been away and de...

Ange1825

•7 years ago

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Oh no, pericarditis! Only 2 runs in and have to take a break

After hitting the dizzying heights of the W1R2 milestone I already have to take a short break from running. I developed a stabbing pain below my left breast on...

After hitting the dizzying heights of the W1R2 milestone I already have to take ...

GoodGriefImRunning

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Age Concern

I am eighty years old. Male. Quite fit. Probably drink too much red wine. Are the runs and walks in the nine week build up for Couch 2 five K suitable for me?...

I am eighty years old. Male. Quite fit. Probably drink too much red wine. Are th...

Coolepic

•7 years ago

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10K

Almost forgot . Time was 36mins.!!.....😄😄

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Trying to achieve 10k!

Hi! everyone hope all is well with you all. This morning I managed to run just over 6k with only one teeny weeny stop!😅 I think that this is not too bad...

Hi! everyone hope all is well with you all. This morning I managed to run just ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Amazed

Supper!

20 minutes you must be kidding 😮

Week 1 run 1

Day one done!

Week 8 run 1

Feeling good😊 Felt like sharing 😊

Wk1 R3 😀

Week 6 Run 3 Complete!

Drinking and running

Things I've learned about running on flat terrain...

W6R2 done

Feeling determind

Woo hoo W5R2 ........

Week5/Run2

These Arrived Yesterday

Week 4 DONE!!

No likey!!!!!

Tired? Or just lack of motivation?

Avoiding knee injury

The trying to achieve 10k!

First Run Tonight

Just started.

W7R2 - slow and steady

Aching at the back of my foot/ ankles

Wk4 R1, done it!

Oh no, pericarditis! Only 2 runs in and have to take a break

Age Concern

10K

Trying to achieve 10k!

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