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W1r2 done

Wanted to die at the halfway point and almost gave up but so glad I finished

Nikkio13

•7 years ago

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A big grin for a 10k!

I graduated 2 months ago, and in the last 2 months I have spent time working on speed and distance. One I have achieved and one still needs work, but I have my...

I graduated 2 months ago, and in the last 2 months I have spent time working on ...

joak99

Graduate•7 years ago

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Losing weight??

I've just started using couch to 5k and am only on week 1. I was wondering if anyone has lost any weight doing it and when did you start seeing results??...

I've just started using couch to 5k and am only on week 1. I was wondering if an...

Tbeamand

•7 years ago

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W7 R2 onwards

Hi all. I am new to this and find all the posts really encouraging, thank you. I need some help now! W1 and 2 were really hard and took me 3 weeks to complete....

Hi all. I am new to this and find all the posts really encouraging, thank you. I...

KoKo30

Graduate•7 years ago

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Two weeks in and loving it.

Just finished week two. Not run for 20 years, since I stopped playing rugby due to a knee issue. Was concerned about my knee as I'm a lot heavier and nearly...

Just finished week two. Not run for 20 years, since I stopped playing rugby due ...

Redperil68

•7 years ago

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Week 1 completed

So happy to have started C25K. Was my New Years resolution to start running. Looking forward to completing this and joining my local parkrun. I have moments of...

So happy to have started C25K. Was my New Years resolution to start running. Loo...

DaleSale

Graduate•7 years ago

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Community

I must say, this site is great! I've just finished week 2 run 3 and although I don't say much, reading everyone else's thoughts here has really really helped...

I must say, this site is great! I've just finished week 2 run 3 and although I d...

LauraLiz

•7 years ago

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W6R1 challenging but worth it!

This run was a toughie for me, both physically & mentally. By the end of the 8 minute run I felt exhausted, I seriously thought about turning off the podcast &...

This run was a toughie for me, both physically & mentally. By the end of the 8 m...

Lazybones1

•7 years ago

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W5R3 aborted run need some advice please!

Today was the day I did the first big run. I was actually going well, but at the 16 minute point I got a call from my son's school. Not something I could...

Today was the day I did the first big run. I was actually going well, but at the...

Ruthf72

•7 years ago

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W3R2 done

I really didn't feel like I'd be finishing today, but I think the run has actually helped, my sinuses no longer feel blocked (no nose won't stop leaking...

I really didn't feel like I'd be finishing today, but I think the run has actual...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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Stopping through runs

Question to all please. I'm on w2 r3 but the last run in the park i had to stop 3 time due to dogs chasing my dog and people chatting blocking access to paths...

Question to all please. I'm on w2 r3 but the last run in the park i had to stop ...

mandy17william

•7 years ago

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Early days but enjoying it so far...

Hi all, I am new to this forum.... I started C25K two weeks ago and completed W3 R1 this morning. Amazing to see the changes already in such a short time. My...

Hi all, I am new to this forum.... I started C25K two weeks ago and completed W3...

BaggieGibbo

•7 years ago

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Week 1, run 2

About to step out and complete my second run for the week before my CBT therapist phones me. Seeing as it's also mental health awareness week it seems fitting...

About to step out and complete my second run for the week before my CBT therapis...

s0lidarity

•7 years ago

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Graduating

Its ok I see that to gaduate you need to complete the 9 weeks and run for 30 minute

Its ok I see that to gaduate you need to complete the 9 weeks and run for 30 min...

sarahspain

Graduate•7 years ago

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Smashed it!

Just completed run 2 of week 5! I got nervous as I was running on a treadmill in a gym when a gazelle (tall, skinny, fast runner) got on the treadmill next to...

Just completed run 2 of week 5! I got nervous as I was running on a treadmill in...

lalamorti

•7 years ago

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W5 R3 done!

Posted about the feeling of dread before this run. Took everyone's advice on board and I've done it. Still can't believe I've ran for 20 minutes. Feeling...

Posted about the feeling of dread before this run. Took everyone's advice on boa...

Charlottetrip

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hurrah the end is in sight!!

After starting in October 2016 I am finally near graduation have done a couple of 25 minutes which I did 2.5kms in but I dont think I will do another 2.5 kms...

After starting in October 2016 I am finally near graduation have done a couple o...

sarahspain

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4D1

After missing two days due to back pain in felt AMAZING today to run. I ran slowly as I didn't want to have to walk during the 5 minutes, managed to keep going...

After missing two days due to back pain in felt AMAZING today to run. I ran slow...

GeorgiaP

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Beginner injuries/soreness

Morning everyone, I used to be fit as a fiddle but due to injury and personal circumstances (mainly moving to university) I fell off the bandwagon. So I...

Morning everyone, I used to be fit as a fiddle but due to injury and personal c...

Rthorpe4

•7 years ago

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W3R2

Can't quite believe I've started running in my 50s... So so happy! Signed up for the Race for Life 5k in Cardiff...yay!!! That's my target for now....16th...

Can't quite believe I've started running in my 50s... So so happy! Signed up fo...

GT51

•7 years ago

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Day after wk 1 r1

Hi everyone Thanks for all the tips and support yesterday, it's really helpful.😊 My legs are aching from top to bottom today 🙁 but I guess that's a good day...

Hi everyone Thanks for all the tips and support yesterday, it's really helpful....

Ange1825

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Week two done

Never thought I'd say that. Week 3 looks hard though

Lois5107

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Fibromyalgia and running :-/

Hi all, I need to lose weight and thought I'd try this! I have fibro tho so scared of the pain it will bring and that pain stopping me from doing it at all :-(

Hi all, I need to lose weight and thought I'd try this! I have fibro tho so scar...

Flowergirl1982

•7 years ago

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W6R3

Planned a new route for today because it was a longer run. Forgot that i had to do climb two steep inclines... I hate climbing! It forces the change of pace...

Planned a new route for today because it was a longer run. Forgot that i had to ...

lpedro

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting out in Saltdean

Running on the cliff top grassy path in the spring flowers (very very very slowly) in Saltdean - with the Radio app on and Sarah Millican interrupting now and...

Running on the cliff top grassy path in the spring flowers (very very very slowl...

Gillma

Graduate•7 years ago

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Should I or shouldn't I? 🤔

Note to self - when a possible situation arises where I plan a run and then try and excuse myself with excuses...just don't!!! Woke up this morning, felt too...

Note to self - when a possible situation arises where I plan a run and then try ...

Jingle_berry

•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 Day

So I kind of piggy-backed on somebody else's W1R1 post for my own on Monday - just happened to log on (needed to download the podcast episode!) around the same...

So I kind of piggy-backed on somebody else's W1R1 post for my own on Monday - ju...

richietheg

•7 years ago

1 Reply

I did w9r3!

Well today I completed the programme- I am amazed, but proud of myself for achieving what I never thought possible! If I at 61, obese & not run since school...

Well today I completed the programme- I am amazed, but proud of myself for achie...

runningDixx

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Day 1....I'm still persevering!!

Well I can't quite believe it, last night I managed to run 4 minutes solid! I even shouted out to myself whilst running "you've bloomin done it"!! If you'd had...

Well I can't quite believe it, last night I managed to run 4 minutes solid! I ev...

Mccarum123

•7 years ago

3 Replies

W5R1

Good run on lovely sunny morning went well and Michael Jordan makes me smile along with my music, Brazilian Bebel Gilberto soothing tones while I jog...

Good run on lovely sunny morning went well and Michael Jordan makes me smile alo...

evanicolelouise

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

W1r2 done

A big grin for a 10k!

Losing weight??

W7 R2 onwards

Two weeks in and loving it.

Week 1 completed

Community

W6R1 challenging but worth it!

W5R3 aborted run need some advice please!

W3R2 done

Stopping through runs

Early days but enjoying it so far...

Week 1, run 2

Graduating

Smashed it!

W5 R3 done!

Hurrah the end is in sight!!

W4D1

Beginner injuries/soreness

W3R2

Day after wk 1 r1

Week two done

Fibromyalgia and running :-/

W6R3

Starting out in Saltdean

Should I or shouldn't I? 🤔

Week 1 Run 2 Day

I did w9r3!

Week 4 Day 1....I'm still persevering!!

W5R1

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