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Wk4 run 1

Just completed run1 of wk 4. Thought I was going to die 😀 I was worried before that I couldn't run for a solid 5 mins twice but I did it . I actually did it ,...

Just completed run1 of wk 4. Thought I was going to die 😀 I was worried before ...

Nemota

Graduate•7 years ago

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Everything you need is already inside you…

Sunday is my favourite run day, and yesterday morning was no exception. Running clothes laid out as always, the night before. Running shoes ready; off road...

Sunday is my favourite run day, and yesterday morning was no exception. Running ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•7 years ago

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First bit of bling🏅

Completed the 5k back to the trenches yesterday. I am ruined today but feel a bit proud of myself. We raised 2k for charity. It was epic, but to be honest I...

Completed the 5k back to the trenches yesterday. I am ruined today but feel a bi...

Flabto5k

Graduate•7 years ago

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this programme is amazing!

Well it was raining this morning but I set out anyway hoping for better weather. It improved a bit, but I cut it down to a "short " run, 24 minutes. I got back...

Well it was raining this morning but I set out anyway hoping for better weather....

KoKo30

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 day 1

Managed to finish this today. Was hard going but kept with it. Think I must have fallen out the bed when I was asleep because I am loving doing this. Lol!!!!!...

Managed to finish this today. Was hard going but kept with it. Think I must have...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Nearly their!

Just completed R2W9. Tough but helped by the refreshing rain. I must say how much my general fitness has very much improved over the last couple of months. For...

Just completed R2W9. Tough but helped by the refreshing rain. I must say how muc...

boblit

•7 years ago

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Goodbye week 7!

Back feeling much better today, I went into town and bought a new sports bra to replace the lost one, and toddled out into the rain today. I didn't use the...

Back feeling much better today, I went into town and bought a new sports bra to ...

ejvcruns

Graduate•7 years ago

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New Trainers

New footwear hoping they go faster 😀

MsFickle

•7 years ago

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W4R2

Nice run round some of lake Garda this morning - nippy though believe it or not!

Debbie698

•7 years ago

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20 min run in week 5.C25k

Hi all, I just somehow managed to complete the 20min run in week 5! Does anyone know why they add one random 20min run when others are 2x 8mins, it's quite a...

Hi all, I just somehow managed to complete the 20min run in week 5! Does anyone ...

Lisaloopy9

Graduate•7 years ago

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Monday feels like a...

This isn't so much a road name as a warning! Happy Monday everyone - I started mine by oversleeping (medication side effect perhaps or am I looking for...

This isn't so much a road name as a warning! Happy Monday everyone - I started m...

icklegui

Graduate•7 years ago

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so today it's my birthday and I'm treating myself to a run, very much a 1st for my birthday but happy happy happy

so today it's my birthday and I'm treating myself to a run, very much a 1st for ...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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Rest day tips please

I've finished W4R1, and I'm finding that the runs are vastly improving my mood and mental health (I think?). The only problem is that on my rest days I feel...

I've finished W4R1, and I'm finding that the runs are vastly improving my mood a...

pkjemmott89

Graduate•7 years ago

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Do you think they will see us coming?

Just been out and got me and the mutt some high-viz gear to keep us a bit safer. Do you think it's bright enough? For him and reflective lead and flashing...

Just been out and got me and the mutt some high-viz gear to keep us a bit safer....

reluctantrunner76

Graduate•7 years ago

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How scary is week 5, wish i hadnt looked now.

so pleased with myself, just completed week 4, looking at week 5 though, bit scary at the end there, not completely sure i'll be able to go 20 mins all at...

so pleased with myself, just completed week 4, looking at week 5 though, bit sca...

25kdown

•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

I am at the same stage as you, week 4 run 1 complete, starting to enjoy myself now.

I am at the same stage as you, week 4 run 1 complete, starting to enjoy myself n...

Steve1011

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hoping to ease my aches and pains

Hi. I have just joined. I have become a couch/tv potato. I need exercise. I am told it helps with my osteoarthritis. I always INTEND to walk round the block,...

Hi. I have just joined. I have become a couch/tv potato. I need exercise. I am t...

norbett

•7 years ago

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W4 R1

YES, made it, felt good. And in my mind I'm thinking almost half way through the 9 weeks, feels like a bit of a milestone. I'm feeling chuffed with myself,...

YES, made it, felt good. And in my mind I'm thinking almost half way through th...

flos-mum

•7 years ago

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Wk 9 r1

I did it, 30 mins in the rain it was tough but I did it . I did our park run route which as got inclines so quite pleased with myself .I covered 2.4 miles here...

I did it, 30 mins in the rain it was tough but I did it . I did our park run rou...

Rockette

•7 years ago

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That's it then.....

Well...that is it then....it really is... This is what I'm going to be doing for as long as my legs will carry me....my life has changed.... I have just got...

Well...that is it then....it really is... This is what I'm going to be doing fo...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Sore foot 😢

I had a great run week 3 run 3 two days ago which was all uphill then walked a further 6 miles that day (touristy stuff-I'm on holiday). By the end of the day...

I had a great run week 3 run 3 two days ago which was all uphill then walked a f...

Jododds

•7 years ago

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Calves killing me until near the end

I have a quick question for everyone. I recently started the program again from W1R1 and am currently on W2R2 :) ( I competed the program 2 years ago but gave...

I have a quick question for everyone. I recently started the program again from ...

Garyb456

•7 years ago

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2nd week done

Hi I'm new to this decided it's time to get fit I've done 2 weeks think I'm doing ok . I won't say it's a breeze but strangely enjoying it . My fear is I'm off...

Hi I'm new to this decided it's time to get fit I've done 2 weeks think I'm doin...

Nursebeverley

•7 years ago

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W7 R1 - Again! But Oh My Goodness!

Wow!! What a difference! I wrote last week about my inability to do week 7 without stopping because of breathlessness, and thankfully rolysmate and Oldfloss...

Wow!! What a difference! I wrote last week about my inability to do week 7 witho...

Babs24

Graduate•7 years ago

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Not pretty, but W4R2 in the bag

This morning sounds to have thrown up plenty of challenges for everyone, stormy weather, lashing rain and blustery gales. All I had to worry about was the...

This morning sounds to have thrown up plenty of challenges for everyone, stormy ...

sjs1969

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk1 Day1

Hi everyone - first run yesterday and it was not as bad as I thought. I'm sure it will get much harder but so far so good. And nothing aches!!!

Hi everyone - first run yesterday and it was not as bad as I thought. I'm sure i...

Kazza-100

•7 years ago

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First week.

Just finished first week. Looking forward to progressing and hopefully getting fitter. X

Just finished first week. Looking forward to progressing and hopefully getting f...

Kazza81

•7 years ago

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Yay!!! I've done W5R2!!! So pleased.

Just back from completing W5R2 and feeling great. 2nd 8 minute run was harder than the 1st (understandably!) but I was determined. Even though it was hard, it...

Just back from completing W5R2 and feeling great. 2nd 8 minute run was harder th...

Saratamsin

Graduate•7 years ago

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Lovely end to week 8. Almost there!

Had a really enjoyable run this morning to finish off w8. For the first time, my mind just wandered and didn't have to focus solely on the running. Even...

Had a really enjoyable run this morning to finish off w8. For the first time, m...

Beatlesforever

Graduate•7 years ago

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Apps for treadmill tuning

Hi I have graduated and found the app C25k brilliant in fact I wouldn't have done if no not for it. I need something simitiar for the next stage . I run on a...

Hi I have graduated and found the app C25k brilliant in fact I wouldn't have don...

Rowville

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

Wk4 run 1

Everything you need is already inside you…

First bit of bling🏅

this programme is amazing!

Week 3 day 1

Nearly their!

Goodbye week 7!

New Trainers

W4R2

20 min run in week 5.C25k

Monday feels like a...

60

Rest day tips please

Do you think they will see us coming?

How scary is week 5, wish i hadnt looked now.

Week 4 run 1

Hoping to ease my aches and pains

W4 R1

Wk 9 r1

That's it then.....

Sore foot 😢

Calves killing me until near the end

2nd week done

W7 R1 - Again! But Oh My Goodness!

Not pretty, but W4R2 in the bag

Wk1 Day1

First week.

Yay!!! I've done W5R2!!! So pleased.

Lovely end to week 8. Almost there!

Apps for treadmill tuning

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