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Onwards and upwards!

After Monday's new lease of life, I went out again on Wednesday and repeated the same run (with a little extra at the end to get to the end of the road!). So...

After Monday's new lease of life, I went out again on Wednesday and repeated the...

CookieM

Graduate•7 years ago

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I earnt the medal!!!!!

1st ever 5k in heaton park this morning....really should've checked out the course!! 2 massive hills.....it was really hot as well.....however I never walked...

1st ever 5k in heaton park this morning....really should've checked out the cour...

karenk72

Graduate•7 years ago

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Lesson in willpower.

W2r2 today and I struggled to get off the sofa. Eventually got out an hour later than I usually do. It was a tough session but I did it to the bitter end.

W2r2 today and I struggled to get off the sofa. Eventually got out an hour later...

seven9zero

•7 years ago

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Really starting to enjoy this running malarkey!

Didn't run yesterday as decided to have an extra rest day because of my painful calves (have taken up residence on the bottom stair too) and was twitching so...

Didn't run yesterday as decided to have an extra rest day because of my painful ...

Jaxdreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back on it

Soo after a 2 week break the plague has finally left me. Gonna take it slow and steady and repeat a run from week 2 as I'd nicely finished week 1 and 2. This...

Soo after a 2 week break the plague has finally left me. Gonna take it slow and...

Cazza73

•7 years ago

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Just joined feeling desperate

Hi, I'm a 55 year woman - very young at heart but increasingly feeling older and older in my body! I've been overweight for a good 15 years and have tried all...

Hi, I'm a 55 year woman - very young at heart but increasingly feeling older and...

Lightbulbmoment

•7 years ago

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Strange things beginning to happen

Firstly on Fri I was in a particularly good mood. Yes it was Fri and also sunny but the reason I was especially happy was knowing I was going for a run after...

Firstly on Fri I was in a particularly good mood. Yes it was Fri and also sunny ...

Gabster2

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yipppeeee week one completed 💜😊😊🏃🌸🏃😊💜

Wow I done it completed week one feel so made up. Running training is definitely helping my mind I feel the most positive I have felt in a long time it's...

Wow I done it completed week one feel so made up. Running training is definitely...

Catherine23

•7 years ago

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New to 5K please help

I have done 2 Park runs and the last K I feel really nauseous ... and tips please to help me Thanks

I have done 2 Park runs and the last K I feel really nauseous ... and tips pleas...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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So happy I could cry 😁😆

This morning I finally got suitcases out of the attic which were full of clothes that I couldn't get in to. I now have a whole new wardrobe of clothes that now...

This morning I finally got suitcases out of the attic which were full of clothes...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just completed week 1

Just discovered this app. Just completed week 1 runs this morning. Feeling good :)

Just discovered this app. Just completed week 1 runs this morning. Feeling good ...

JoWillRun

Graduate•7 years ago

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Appointment with Physiotherapist tomorrow!

I've bitten the bullet and made an appointment to see a physio tomorrow. I'm really hoping he can sort out my hip problem (which I suspect is bursitis - and...

I've bitten the bullet and made an appointment to see a physio tomorrow. I'm rea...

Redbillie21

Graduate•7 years ago

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Am I too big this time?

I did CouchTo5k 4 years ago. It worked and I continued to run for 2 years and felt great. Due to family issues I stopped for a year. Put on a stone and started...

I did CouchTo5k 4 years ago. It worked and I continued to run for 2 years and fe...

Sjp183

•7 years ago

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MyFitnessPal Strava

Just wondering if anyone uses these app to map and track exercise? Or what apps are best?

Just wondering if anyone uses these app to map and track exercise? Or what apps...

Chris9R

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hi I'm a new c25k graduate 😀

Hi there I'm new on here and a recent 5K graduate. I'm 58 yrs old and have spent 58yrs saying I can't run.... after 100 metres I would collapse gasping for...

Hi there I'm new on here and a recent 5K graduate. I'm 58 yrs old and have spent...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Wk3r1 Done ✅

Well I lay in bed and debated with myself about this one. Aching legs needed a 2 day rest, I found 90 seconds hard so not ready for 3 mins etc. Then I decided...

Well I lay in bed and debated with myself about this one. Aching legs needed a 2...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Beginners joys

I am 48yrs old. I have always enjoy walking on and off. However, since last September l have developed a very nice routine for walks. Last month l walked...

I am 48yrs old. I have always enjoy walking on and off. However, since last Sept...

AJ46

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk6 r3

Completed wk6 but found the last 5mins hard going. Legs were like lead weights. Happy I kept going!!! 🤗🏅🏃❤

Completed wk6 but found the last 5mins hard going. Legs were like lead weights. ...

Debskat

•7 years ago

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How to get back after a break

Hi I completed the programme about 4-5 weeks ago and was really getting into it but then had a weeks holiday followed by an ear infection so haven't run for...

Hi I completed the programme about 4-5 weeks ago and was really getting into it ...

Mumzee

•7 years ago

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Week 1 Day1 Longest minute ever

Started today. I am 48 years old and I had no idea how hard running only a minute would be.. glad to have made a start but right now 5k in 30 minutes seems...

Started today. I am 48 years old and I had no idea how hard running only a minut...

Lastlight

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3D3

Just completed week three! Went well, I always feel so energised after my morning run. So pleased I started this program

Just completed week three! Went well, I always feel so energised after my mornin...

GeorgiaP

•7 years ago

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W9R3 done! Yay I'm a graduate 🏃

Just got back from my final run, what a great feeling to complete this briliant programme. Would never have believed I could run for 30 mins before I started...

Just got back from my final run, what a great feeling to complete this briliant ...

Val52

Graduate•7 years ago

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Cracked the code!!

Sorry Laura, I left you behind this morning. I went out with my own music and bibbled and bobbled along a beautiful leafy path near the canal. A lovely cool...

Sorry Laura, I left you behind this morning. I went out with my own music and b...

runlikeagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Pain after w1r2 should I rest more?

W1r2 have really enjoyed first two runs but dreading the third run for this week as I was chasing the kids in garden yesterday and got this awful pain in my...

W1r2 have really enjoyed first two runs but dreading the third run for this week...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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New Members - If you are feeling in any way disheartened because you 'cannot make 5K'...please don't be :)

Members of the forum who had graduated from the C25k running programme were asked in the 'Bridge to 10K' section : "At Graduation - were you able to run 5k...

Members of the forum who had graduated from the C25k running programme were ask...

Irish-John

Graduate•7 years ago

17 Replies

Next step ...

I've just downloaded the C25K app after overhearing a conversation colleagues of mine were having, about it. A little apprehensive but still eager to go. I've...

I've just downloaded the C25K app after overhearing a conversation colleagues of...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week1 day1 hour 1. Ouch

Hi all im 51 and have just done the 1st run day 1. I didnt realise just how unfit i am. Totally knackered. I need to do this as i have promised to do a 5k...

Hi all im 51 and have just done the 1st run day 1. I didnt realise just how unfi...

ashyaztec

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Rest Days

What do you do on your rest days? I'm starting to get more energy (hoping this will last!) and finding I'm missing the run on my days rest. Does that mean I'm...

What do you do on your rest days? I'm starting to get more energy (hoping this w...

I_now_run

•7 years ago

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Changes afoot!

Been inspired by friends today to give this a go. Never been a runner but feeling unhealthy so I need to make some changes. Resigned my job yesterday too!

Been inspired by friends today to give this a go. Never been a runner but feeli...

Jaksprat

•7 years ago

3 Replies

W2d3

Completed w2d3 was extremely hard now feeling a bit nervous about week 3

Babshar

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Onwards and upwards!

I earnt the medal!!!!!

Lesson in willpower.

Really starting to enjoy this running malarkey!

Back on it

Just joined feeling desperate

Strange things beginning to happen

Yipppeeee week one completed 💜😊😊🏃🌸🏃😊💜

New to 5K please help

So happy I could cry 😁😆

Just completed week 1

Appointment with Physiotherapist tomorrow!

Am I too big this time?

MyFitnessPal Strava

Hi I'm a new c25k graduate 😀

Wk3r1 Done ✅

Beginners joys

Wk6 r3

How to get back after a break

Week 1 Day1 Longest minute ever

W3D3

W9R3 done! Yay I'm a graduate 🏃

Cracked the code!!

Pain after w1r2 should I rest more?

New Members - If you are feeling in any way disheartened because you 'cannot make 5K'...please don't be :)

Next step ...

Week1 day1 hour 1. Ouch

Rest Days

Changes afoot!

W2d3

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