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W9R2

Well it's one to go . Quite shocked I've got this far I'm rather good at not finishing things . Must admit the longer runs every other day have left me a...

Well it's one to go . Quite shocked I've got this far I'm rather good at not fin...

Dave55

Graduate•7 years ago

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Finished 1st week?

Hi, new here:) I just finished my 3rd run of week 1. I found it difficult, I stopped some times, I walked a little bit more some other times.. But finally it...

Hi, new here:) I just finished my 3rd run of week 1. I found it difficult, I sto...

Monique1

•7 years ago

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Bad run.

I did W4R1 on Monday and really struggled. I had a really bad day today, but dragged myself out anyway. I tried R2 tonight and just couldn't do it, within the...

I did W4R1 on Monday and really struggled. I had a really bad day today, but dra...

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•7 years ago

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Zumba on rest day?

Advice please.... It's my rest day today, (W3R3) tomorrow, but having missed a lot of Zumba recently thought I'd go to the session tonight, and am now...

Advice please.... It's my rest day today, (W3R3) tomorrow, but having missed a l...

JaneM21

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R3 done

Well, as the title suggests, that's week 4 done and for the first time I found myself looking ahead to W5R1 and thinking "I can do that!" Now for that...

Well, as the title suggests, that's week 4 done and for the first time I found m...

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•7 years ago

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Need some encouragement

I'm supposed to be doing w5r2 tonight. I'm exhausted, as I've just had two days of induction for my new job. Unfortunately, tomorrow is staff drinks, so I...

I'm supposed to be doing w5r2 tonight. I'm exhausted, as I've just had two days ...

Reluctant_Runner74

•7 years ago

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I twisted my ankle in rugby help

I twisted my ankle, by paying rugby. So that's how it happened. I haven't started the program yet, so I guess I'll wait for that. Tho I can't go too long...

I twisted my ankle, by paying rugby. So that's how it happened. I haven't star...

-CAT-

•7 years ago

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W7R3

After a slight pause, just finished... The end is that little bit closer! Time for a G&T, after some water, of course 😉

After a slight pause, just finished... The end is that little bit closer! Time f...

number73

Graduate•7 years ago

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Motivation needed

Hi everyone I really need to get fitter but I have no motivation!!!! I started the c25j a few weeks ago did one run but couldn't do all the run sections and I...

Hi everyone I really need to get fitter but I have no motivation!!!! I started t...

Michelle671

•7 years ago

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Graduated again today :-D goodbye Laura (and Julie!)

And I roasted today. Still running in full tights because my legs are like logs! Toenail was digging into other toe - when I got back my sock was covered in...

And I roasted today. Still running in full tights because my legs are like logs!...

rammsteinqueen

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Ok Jo Whiley stop trying to be a comedian and ask me to run faster after 14 minutes of 28!! Run was savage but some are some aren't to suppose - got 3 more...

Ok Jo Whiley stop trying to be a comedian and ask me to run faster after 14 minu...

Bloke70

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

W1R3 done

Done this morning, first half was like ughhhh then once got half way through and relaxed into it, it got easier

Done this morning, first half was like ughhhh then once got half way through and...

Mrmreeves

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Are Treadmill Calorie Calculators Accurate?

Hello all! I completed the program two days ago, and today I actually ran for 35 minutes straight! I always run on treadmills, and I run consistently at 5...

Hello all! I completed the program two days ago, and today I actually ran for 3...

mnw15

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Argh couldn't Manage it calves cramped up halfway through second run x

Josupermum

•7 years ago

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First post + Sheffield C25K group run?

Hey everyone, I have just joined the Health Unlocked community. This is my first post. I am doing the Couch to 5K plan, currently doing week 5 (days 1 and 2...

Hey everyone, I have just joined the Health Unlocked community. This is my first...

ThisTimeImStronger

•7 years ago

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Thank you

Thank you to all who replied to my last post. I got out there and tried again. I restarted week 3 and found it really hard to start with but gained more...

Thank you to all who replied to my last post. I got out there and tried again. ...

Annagram

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Back Injury

Hi all, I trapped a nerve in my ribs when I was running a few weeks back, and my physio says I am nearly ready to start running again. It will be about 6...

Hi all, I trapped a nerve in my ribs when I was running a few weeks back, and m...

chalky78

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Headache

Having not done any exercise for many years the C25K suddenly inspired me so off I went and after the first week I felt amazing and a good 10 years younger,...

Having not done any exercise for many years the C25K suddenly inspired me so off...

sallylangley

•7 years ago

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Week 5, run 2 in the bag. Now the dreaded 3rd run Sunday.... So....

....how many runners failed run 3 the first attempt? I nearly died on the 2nd 8 minute run today.. lol

....how many runners failed run 3 the first attempt? I nearly died on the 2nd 8...

Sillyyak13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just a little too hot!

I'm looking for volunteers to fan me whilst I run...... anyone???? My other half is away tonight so I'm home alone with little one. Missed the boat for an...

I'm looking for volunteers to fan me whilst I run...... anyone???? My other hal...

MuddyJane

•7 years ago

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New Poll

Please help Healthunlocked and ourselves by doing the new poll that has just been generated. The poll has been done so we can get some information about how we...

Please help Healthunlocked and ourselves by doing the new poll that has just bee...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1 R2

After running (jogging) on tarmac/gravel/some meadow ... Ow! Will my knees ever recover ?

After running (jogging) on tarmac/gravel/some meadow ... Ow! Will my knees ever...

Big_D

•7 years ago

4 Replies

just sarting

how many times a week do I do this, is it everyday?

minxprincess

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Made it to graduation 🏆

It's taken 13 weeks due to plantar fasciitis from week 7 onwards but this morning I finally finished. I kept going to get to 4k coz I am pretty slow still but...

It's taken 13 weeks due to plantar fasciitis from week 7 onwards but this mornin...

clairey3

Graduate•7 years ago

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Holiday run

On holiday in the French Alps. Had a very hard walking day yesterday and today went running around Lake Passey. Trying not to be disappointed about my time as...

On holiday in the French Alps. Had a very hard walking day yesterday and today w...

KimLoulou

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Breakfast before or after?

Hi ALL, I'm new to the couch to 5k, all 13 stone of me but I have managed to get to week 3 (painfully) can anyone give me a bit of advice, when is the best...

Hi ALL, I'm new to the couch to 5k, all 13 stone of me but I have managed to get...

fran213

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Just started on Sunday...

...and have done 2 sessions from Week 1. OK so far. But I'm 73 and recovering from an injury, so progress might be slow. Used to walk about 10,000 steps a...

...and have done 2 sessions from Week 1. OK so far. But I'm 73 and recovering f...

grumpydaisy

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Push!

So decided to NOT to have extra day of rest after all and not only just completed W1R2 but did an extra 2 minutes of running off my own back! So am now feeling...

So decided to NOT to have extra day of rest after all and not only just complete...

CB27LJ10

•7 years ago

5 Replies

C25K evalgelist

W7R2 in the bag this morning. The gremlins seem to have deserted me - I hardly ever think I can't do it any more - quite amazing. :) About 10 minutes in I was...

W7R2 in the bag this morning. The gremlins seem to have deserted me - I hardly e...

unlikelyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Big Girl's School - Day 1 of new running life

Satchel out, new uniform out, new pens - all done in readiness for my first run post graduation (still can't believe that bit though). Actually all that I...

Satchel out, new uniform out, new pens - all done in readiness for my first run ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

W9R2

Finished 1st week?

Bad run.

Zumba on rest day?

W4R3 done

Need some encouragement

I twisted my ankle in rugby help

W7R3

Motivation needed

Graduated again today :-D goodbye Laura (and Julie!)

Week 8 run 1

W1R3 done

Are Treadmill Calorie Calculators Accurate?

Week 4 run 1

First post + Sheffield C25K group run?

Thank you

Back Injury

Headache

Week 5, run 2 in the bag. Now the dreaded 3rd run Sunday.... So....

Just a little too hot!

New Poll

W1 R2

just sarting

Made it to graduation 🏆

Holiday run

Breakfast before or after?

Just started on Sunday...

Push!

C25K evalgelist

Big Girl's School - Day 1 of new running life

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