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First run down ...

So I've just done my W1R1 and I feel shattered! I really didn't realize how unfit I am. Can't say I enjoyed it much but it was nice when it was over. When do...

So I've just done my W1R1 and I feel shattered! I really didn't realize how unfi...

Juicylucy666

•7 years ago

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Hello, I'm new here....

I am soon to be 68 years young and refuse to grow old. Three years ago, I attempted to do Couch to 5K and was progressing nicely when I was on a walk with my...

I am soon to be 68 years young and refuse to grow old. Three years ago, I attem...

Katydid1

•7 years ago

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How often to run after couch to 5k

Hi! I've just completed the couch to 5k which I have really enjoyed. I actually enjoyed so much that I wanted to run more than the 3 days per week! Now that I...

Hi! I've just completed the couch to 5k which I have really enjoyed. I actually ...

Sarahd21

•7 years ago

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Ain't no stopping me now!

That piercing scream you heard about an hour ago was me completing R3W9, and hence the C25K programme. Honestly, it was my best run yet! Maybe it was the...

That piercing scream you heard about an hour ago was me completing R3W9, and hen...

gazelle2B

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 completed with my partner in crime 🐾

I've completed wk 6 , some may have read that I started running last year , but then had a nasty fall ☹️ I tore the ligaments badly in my ankle , crutches for...

I've completed wk 6 , some may have read that I started running last year , but ...

Rachael113

•7 years ago

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Week 1

Quick question. For week one do you actually "jog" or just speed up your walk?

mummy2four

•7 years ago

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Belated Week 4 Finished Post!

I forgot to post yesterday, but finished Week 4 Monday and now looking forward to starting Week 5 tomorrow. Week 5 is definitely the one I've been the most...

I forgot to post yesterday, but finished Week 4 Monday and now looking forward t...

Adler92

•7 years ago

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When to go on to 10k?

Hiya. I'm on week 8 and starting to look ahead to post graduation. I'm the sort of soul that needs a target or I get lazy, and after 8 weeks of hard work I...

Hiya. I'm on week 8 and starting to look ahead to post graduation. I'm the sort ...

Hannah_S36

Graduate•7 years ago

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HELP ON RUNNING AND WALKING SPEED

Hi everyone. Just start yesterday the program, I've been training for about a month but with no guidance so I'm looking forward to see the difference. I can't...

Hi everyone. Just start yesterday the program, I've been training for about a mo...

alex_arista

•7 years ago

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Is this the end before the end?

Over two weeks ago I did my Week 6 Day 2 run, got home and an hour later I couldn't use my left leg for anything weight bearing unless it was fully locked. It...

Over two weeks ago I did my Week 6 Day 2 run, got home and an hour later I could...

tobya

•7 years ago

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Week 9 run 3...done!

Hi folks, well, that's the last run of the program done for me this morning. Oddly, I found it really hard and had to fight with myself to get out and do it...

Hi folks, well, that's the last run of the program done for me this morning. Odd...

Emmyg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hello from a Newbie

Hello All, I'm quite new to this - female, 64 years old and only recently started Couch to 5K, which I'm loving. I have just completed week three and although...

Hello All, I'm quite new to this - female, 64 years old and only recently starte...

Linnyp

•7 years ago

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Poignant Musical Moments on Your Runs

I was just reading ancientrunner's post about his Buzzcocks moment the other day and wanted to share 2 of mine AND invite you to share yours. 1. Running in...

I was just reading ancientrunner's post about his Buzzcocks moment the other day...

Nobbywatts

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2 completed

After a week and a half of putting off continuing the program due to stressing about the longer runs coming up and no walking intervals , I found the mental...

After a week and a half of putting off continuing the program due to stressing a...

Evagr1

•7 years ago

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Week 3

Just started week 3, never thought I'd run 3 minutes but I did it! 🎉

Jjames14

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 done!

Well after some trepidation that wasn't too bad! I had a sneaky peak at week 6 and that looks ok! Great ideas in music helped, encouragement from you guys and...

Well after some trepidation that wasn't too bad! I had a sneaky peak at week 6 a...

Fatnorthernlass

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Thank you Laura ...

Got back from a two week holiday (at altitude in the Andes so no energy for running) on Saturday so bright and early Sunday morning got up for my run. Yuk, I...

Got back from a two week holiday (at altitude in the Andes so no energy for runn...

Wizziewood

•7 years ago

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Yey !!! W5r2 done

Can't believe that I have just completed w5r2. Never in a million years did I think I would be running for 8mins none stop x2. Looking back to week 1 and 2 I...

Can't believe that I have just completed w5r2. Never in a million years did I th...

mandy17william

•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2

Well totally impressed myself by completing , knowing I had to since I'd done the first one on Sunday. Seem to enjoy it more , even got a track of music in...

Well totally impressed myself by completing , knowing I had to since I'd done th...

Paullyon

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Couch to 5k

Can this be done on a treadmill with hill 1. Its not very safe running around my neighbourhood. I have never run before. I am far and over 50 . Thanks

Can this be done on a treadmill with hill 1. Its not very safe running around my...

Julesoutofbreath

•7 years ago

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Wk 6 set back due to having a cold

Missing out on my wk6 first run as I'm full of cold 😱. Once I'm back up and running would I better to go back to Wk5 or just carrying on. Did wonder whether...

Missing out on my wk6 first run as I'm full of cold 😱. Once I'm back up and run...

SandieB67

Graduate•7 years ago

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We're do I start

How do I get over the embarrassment of running in front of people?

Dawn221

•7 years ago

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New job means new running time

So I have enjoyed weeks 1-5 with mostly afternoons runs in the local park. Starting a new job yesterday means I need to run before or after work. Completed my...

So I have enjoyed weeks 1-5 with mostly afternoons runs in the local park. Start...

DaleSale

Graduate•7 years ago

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A doc's pre-judgement

After lots of good advice I'm taking my shin splints to get checked out at the docs. I hate going to the docs. As soon as my large frame walks thru the door...

After lots of good advice I'm taking my shin splints to get checked out at the d...

Sarahwee

•7 years ago

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Gremlins !

After a 5k run at the weekend thought I would try another this morning so put my running gear on..... gremlins told me to put a load in the washing machine so...

After a 5k run at the weekend thought I would try another this morning so put my...

Tp36

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back to basics.

I originally started the program back in January and got to week 7.I felt great but simultaneously picked up an injury and then did a spectacular impression of...

I originally started the program back in January and got to week 7.I felt great ...

noodlecanrun72

•7 years ago

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The Penultimate Run is the hardest

This morning was my penultimate run, having last run on Sunday, which because of a knee injury was my first run in 17 days. Pleased with my efforts on Sunday...

This morning was my penultimate run, having last run on Sunday, which because of...

Graduate•7 years ago

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recovery run

i'm following ju ju's plan to get to 10 k ( well an approximate plan using time not distance . they call the first run of the week the shortest one (20 min) a...

i'm following ju ju's plan to get to 10 k ( well an approximate plan using time...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R1 challenging

Seen other posts on week 6 runs and I found after the solid 20 mins of the previous run breaking them up seemed harder Found I had to dig deep mentally at the...

Seen other posts on week 6 runs and I found after the solid 20 mins of the previ...

Babsicles

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 - Arghhhhh!

This was for me the toughest run yet. I'm sitting here and my legs are throbbing! Each run seemed to last a life time. I was searching for some enjoyment but...

This was for me the toughest run yet. I'm sitting here and my legs are throbbing...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

First run down ...

Hello, I'm new here....

How often to run after couch to 5k

Ain't no stopping me now!

Week 6 completed with my partner in crime 🐾

Week 1

Belated Week 4 Finished Post!

When to go on to 10k?

HELP ON RUNNING AND WALKING SPEED

Is this the end before the end?

Week 9 run 3...done!

Hello from a Newbie

Poignant Musical Moments on Your Runs

W6R2 completed

Week 3

Week 5 run 3 done!

Thank you Laura ...

Yey !!! W5r2 done

Week 2 Run 2

Couch to 5k

Wk 6 set back due to having a cold

We're do I start

New job means new running time

A doc's pre-judgement

Gremlins !

Back to basics.

The Penultimate Run is the hardest

recovery run

W6R1 challenging

Week 6 Run 2 - Arghhhhh!

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