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Wk7r1 complete !

I did it and am really pleased it stays the same for the three runs this week, l know l've completed 25 minutes twice already which makes it easier to get into...

I did it and am really pleased it stays the same for the three runs this week, l...

bunty65

Graduate•7 years ago

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Sunday run day!

My little boy hasn't been very well so had to put off a run this week :( and then he had me up in middle of the night, not great when I wanted to go for a...

My little boy hasn't been very well so had to put off a run this week :( and the...

Charlottetrip

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 😱

OK first experience - stamina is my problem so I'm not anticipating lasting the course! Did my first run on Friday, it was ok and I have to admit I was pretty...

OK first experience - stamina is my problem so I'm not anticipating lasting the ...

Kmh1970

•7 years ago

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W5 in the bag!

Just back from w5r3 & I nailed it I'm pleased to say! A bit reluctant but my husband kicked me out of bed & told me to go, I'm so pleased he did, I avoided...

Just back from w5r3 & I nailed it I'm pleased to say! A bit reluctant but my hu...

Runningraspberrydiva

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3....let's give these 3 minutes a crack..!

W3 R1 here goes nothing, wish me luck!

Charlottefc87

Graduate•7 years ago

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Is there an app for Bridge to 5K?

I'm coming up (2 runs left) to graduating and have a tentative plan for a 10K in late September. I was hoping to find an app to follow directly on from the NHS...

I'm coming up (2 runs left) to graduating and have a tentative plan for a 10K in...

sheps

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3 (again) 😉

I did it !!! Thanks for everyone's encouragement after my failed attempt on Thursday. I actually enjoyed the 2nd half of the run ... my playlist is almost...

I did it !!! Thanks for everyone's encouragement after my failed attempt on Thur...

Lisalou1972

•7 years ago

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Struggling with shins

Before I started the couch to 5k programme I stupidly thought I could just start running, rubbish technique, rubbish warm up and rubbish footwear. Ended up...

Before I started the couch to 5k programme I stupidly thought I could just start...

Mummyb2012

•7 years ago

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Week 2 done!

After having a stroke last year at the age of 35 I wanted to get fit - I waited for the all clear from the hospital and started the app. Week 2 done and dare I...

After having a stroke last year at the age of 35 I wanted to get fit - I waited ...

beckycrich2

•7 years ago

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W5R2

Another run done . Didn't find the 8's any harder the the 5's which is good . On a happy note after showering I've had to make an extra hole in my belt for my...

Another run done . Didn't find the 8's any harder the the 5's which is good . On...

Dave55

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6

!st run this morning, very comfortable and enjoyable and even upped the pace a tad. Tis now time for scrambled eggs and coffee!

!st run this morning, very comfortable and enjoyable and even upped the pace a t...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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Predicting a good run.

The thing that has surprised me during doing C25k is that you can't predict when you are going to have a good run. I went out yesterday feeling a little hung...

The thing that has surprised me during doing C25k is that you can't predict when...

LemonieJ

Graduate•7 years ago

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Keep calm carry on and enjoy

About five weeks ago I graduated, running for 30minutes. I didn't complete 5k but over the weeks that didn't become important to me it was getting up and...

About five weeks ago I graduated, running for 30minutes. I didn't complete 5k bu...

Julesh15

Graduate•7 years ago

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Restarting from Wk7

I haven't run for 2 weeks and haven't been running 3 x a week for almost 2 months due to various reasons. I am feeling very out of condition so decided that I...

I haven't run for 2 weeks and haven't been running 3 x a week for almost 2 month...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

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At last a true 5k run

After graduating but only doing the 30mins and never completing a 5k , scruffy and I finally found a route that pushed us both to that finishing post !! A...

After graduating but only doing the 30mins and never completing a 5k , scruffy a...

Vixen67

Graduate•7 years ago

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Day 2, Run 2....

Just done day 2. Is it ok to have less breaks than the program says. I probably run as fast as I walk so I suppose its the same as walking every day???

Just done day 2. Is it ok to have less breaks than the program says. I probably...

groomlm

•7 years ago

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yahooo! - 5 miles (8K) and it felt fantastic.

Today, I decided to run out of my 3 mile routine. I did 5 miles. Easy pace and lot's of hill. Felt great! Strangely, I wasn't wasted for the rest of the day....

Today, I decided to run out of my 3 mile routine. I did 5 miles. Easy pace and l...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

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One for the ladies, sorry men 😂

Okay so I got to week 2 run 2 and had a super difficult time. I decided to take a few days out and so I swam instead. I've been trying to get back into it but...

Okay so I got to week 2 run 2 and had a super difficult time. I decided to take ...

Nataliemx1992

•7 years ago

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I can so this

So after graduating last year and then being forcibly put on the IC in January I decided in June to make a start on C25K again. the 1st few weeks were ok. now...

So after graduating last year and then being forcibly put on the IC in January I...

sparklyowl

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Hooray!! Graduated today!!

I am really pleased - graduated today with a park run. Managed to complete the 5k in 33 mins which is quicker than I have been running and 10th in my age...

I am really pleased - graduated today with a park run. Managed to complete the 5...

gingerem1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Who has had a fractured metatarsal bone??

Eventually these things heal themselves - but I am interested to know how we know it IS healed and we can move on. My fracture is a relatively minor one - and...

Eventually these things heal themselves - but I am interested to know how we kno...

Bazza1234

Graduate•7 years ago

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Three don’ts, two do’s and one thank you!

Warning this post contains a ramble I have not rambled for a while… my forum friends who know me, have had a welcome break from me… those of you who are not...

Warning this post contains a ramble I have not rambled for a while… my forum fr...

Oldfloss

Administrator•7 years ago

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First Parkrun!

Well, here I am looking knackered on my first ever Parkrun (at Abingdon). And that was only the first lap of a two lap course! Completed it in 37:36 - not bad...

Well, here I am looking knackered on my first ever Parkrun (at Abingdon). And t...

iain-strachan

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5

Done 1 run already. Just noticed how the program really ramps up from here on in . 20 min run at end of week .....Blimey!!! Quite apprehensive😯

Done 1 run already. Just noticed how the program really ramps up from here on i...

Dave55

Graduate•7 years ago

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Definitely graduated

After my last post saying i had to ditch the app due to problems with new phone and thinking i had just abt graduated ... Well some kind soul reminded me i had...

After my last post saying i had to ditch the app due to problems with new phone ...

mrspatch

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

Nearly There!

Hello all Writing in forums and the like isn't really my bag, but thought that I would contribute to document my little journey and hopefully show others like...

Hello all Writing in forums and the like isn't really my bag, but thought that ...

3Maritime

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Dog do and a hill

Well this morning I got R2W5 out of the way with no real dramas. With the longer running I am always changing my routes and yet, despite living in Suffolk, I...

Well this morning I got R2W5 out of the way with no real dramas. With the longer...

Greenback-Boogie

•7 years ago

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Finished c25k

Had my last run today on the programme. 4.2km overall. Wow i'm so happy and proud. I haven't lost the weight I wanted to but I am certainly healtheir than I...

Had my last run today on the programme. 4.2km overall. Wow i'm so happy and prou...

emliche

Graduate•7 years ago

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First park run

did my first ever park run this morning. I started very slow and kept going at the same pace the whole way without stopping. First time I've ever managed to...

did my first ever park run this morning. I started very slow and kept going at t...

rutheliza

Graduate•7 years ago

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OMG Week 2 completed

Just back from my Week 2 Run 3; it's not a pretty sight. I'm red, sweaty and am modelling my new fat girls running tights which do not provide much camouflage...

Just back from my Week 2 Run 3; it's not a pretty sight. I'm red, sweaty and am ...

J9_54

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2017

Wk7r1 complete !

Sunday run day!

Week 1 😱

W5 in the bag!

W3....let's give these 3 minutes a crack..!

Is there an app for Bridge to 5K?

Week 7 Run 3 (again) 😉

Struggling with shins

Week 2 done!

W5R2

Week 6

Predicting a good run.

Keep calm carry on and enjoy

Restarting from Wk7

At last a true 5k run

Day 2, Run 2....

yahooo! - 5 miles (8K) and it felt fantastic.

One for the ladies, sorry men 😂

I can so this

Hooray!! Graduated today!!

Who has had a fractured metatarsal bone??

Three don’ts, two do’s and one thank you!

First Parkrun!

W5

Definitely graduated

Nearly There!

Dog do and a hill

Finished c25k

First park run

OMG Week 2 completed

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