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I RAN FOR 3 MINUTES STRAIGHT!

I never thought I'd get to this point! I'm new here, this is my 3rd time attempting C25K. The last two times (which happened many years ago), I always gave up...

I never thought I'd get to this point! I'm new here, this is my 3rd time attempt...

Hoopylady

•7 years ago

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Week 2 going steady now

Just done run 2, much easier than run 1 of week 2, so funny how you notice even 30 seconds, looking forward to run 3 :-)

Just done run 2, much easier than run 1 of week 2, so funny how you notice even ...

Antmusic

Graduate•7 years ago

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Couch to 5k week 7 help

Hi I'm on week 7 and I've just tried to complete the last run and failed. My calf's from week 6 have had excruciating pain in them when I run which disappears...

Hi I'm on week 7 and I've just tried to complete the last run and failed. My cal...

Luczlukz

•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Was totally convinced i couldn't do this when i saw the jump up in time...but i just did! I'm 9 weeks post hip replacment. 5 years ago i completely stopped...

Was totally convinced i couldn't do this when i saw the jump up in time...but i ...

Rackyabones

•7 years ago

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W6R3

Struggled until last five minutes then felt okay. I am putting it down to changing my run days or having chilli last night who knows lol. Must say I kinda...

Struggled until last five minutes then felt okay. I am putting it down to changi...

Troyski74

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice on women's long sleeved running tops

Does anyone know of anywhere that does long length, long sleeved women's running tops? I'd really like one that covers my (considerably sized!) bum and tops...

Does anyone know of anywhere that does long length, long sleeved women's running...

Fishypieface

Graduate•7 years ago

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Calling all early morning runners

What do you do in winter??? I get up at 05.15am to be out before 05.30am so I can get in a run and be home in time for my husband to get to work (2 small...

What do you do in winter??? I get up at 05.15am to be out before 05.30am so I c...

Fitsticks

Graduate•7 years ago

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Training for the Olympics

Wow I admire your tenacity . Rain hail or shine does not stop you. I was addicted to fun runs here in Brisbane Australia and could not wait and I tried to...

Wow I admire your tenacity . Rain hail or shine does not stop you. I was addicte...

peekaye

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Red as a beetroot but chuffed as a butty :D

So did the W5 run 3 today, was dreading it and so worried but I did it. Whooooo! I really thought there was no way. Anyone else doing that run it seems a big...

So did the W5 run 3 today, was dreading it and so worried but I did it. Whooooo!...

LizzelBizzel

•7 years ago

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Parkruns are not a race! Mmm....

Hey gang! Parkrun 2 completed yesterday and a new pb of 32:36, getting closer to the magic 30 minute mark but still plenty of hard work to do. My morning runs...

Hey gang! Parkrun 2 completed yesterday and a new pb of 32:36, getting closer to...

lardofale

Graduate•7 years ago

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Joolz 51 feeling fantastic

It might have taken me 11 weeks to get to the end what with groin strain and face plsnting into the tarmac but today i completed week 9 run 3 and feel amazing...

It might have taken me 11 weeks to get to the end what with groin strain and fac...

Joolz66

•7 years ago

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Running surface and leg pain - Week5

Hi All. I'll be starting week 5 tomorrow and I'm currently running with a group on Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays. Some days I cannot make it to the group...

Hi All. I'll be starting week 5 tomorrow and I'm currently running with a group ...

Jedichick45

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

Just done week 6 run 2, anyone else think the 3 minute walk is off putting! 😂 I was just getting into my stride and breathing was just settling into a...

Just done week 6 run 2, anyone else think the 3 minute walk is off putting! 😂...

Shelly40

•7 years ago

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I did it!!! Week 9 run 3!

I graduated!!! I'm so happy! It was the hardest run in a while as it is quite hot here today! But I did it! I have never been a runner, I had a massive knee...

I graduated!!! I'm so happy! It was the hardest run in a while as it is quite ho...

Buttonmoon88

•7 years ago

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As Arnie said "I'm Back"

I am very pleased to say that after over 3 weeks on the injury couch I am back. I have missed the running and you all dreadfully and found it so frustrating...

I am very pleased to say that after over 3 weeks on the injury couch I am back. ...

J9_54

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3 R3

Did 3rd run yesterday - gearing up for W4 R1 tomorrow. Bit worried about the increase in time on W4 as R3 was hard going. No pain just legs feel like lead -...

Did 3rd run yesterday - gearing up for W4 R1 tomorrow. Bit worried about the inc...

AdeleT7

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 repeat

I had a sore knee not from running but sitting badly I think.... it didn't hurt running or walking so I kept up. when I tried week 5 I was aware of being...

I had a sore knee not from running but sitting badly I think.... it didn't hurt ...

lumpymum

•7 years ago

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W4R1 Crikey!

That was a tough one!! Loved it!! Great calorie burn too!!

Annmarie2111

•7 years ago

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Wk3R1

So I'm staying at my partners this weekend and running on a route id not done before but found the run alright, I thought I'd struggle with the 3 minutes but...

So I'm staying at my partners this weekend and running on a route id not done be...

Melons1965

Graduate•7 years ago

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Failed week 2 day 2 😞

Urgh such a bad run it you can call it that. I suffer with allergies and asthma that comes with it and this morning my chest was bad, and started to feel sick...

Urgh such a bad run it you can call it that. I suffer with allergies and asthma ...

Wellse

•7 years ago

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Nice company though!!

Nice bit of wildlife to welcome me back to the car park 😊

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run 2 week 9 the end in sight.... hecklers!!

Feeling pretty chuffed today as managed to do penultimate run. Had scheduled to finish yesterday but return to school mayhem (and general inertia) set me...

Feeling pretty chuffed today as managed to do penultimate run. Had scheduled to ...

binnyheath

Graduate•7 years ago

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Goodbye wk7!! 👋

Oh well done it...would like to say managed it easily but I pretty much just managed it!! Found yet another shade for the colour chart!!

Oh well done it...would like to say managed it easily but I pretty much just man...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 run 2. Don't like uphill :)

Well week 2 run 2 is done, but due to the towpath being a quagmire, I had to run on local roads. The nice thing about canals is the they don't generally go...

Well week 2 run 2 is done, but due to the towpath being a quagmire, I had to run...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 - Great North Run vibes

Penultimate run and couldn't get more inspiration than doing it the morning of the Great North Run in the town where Mo Farah will cross the finish line. All...

Penultimate run and couldn't get more inspiration than doing it the morning of t...

antet

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R3

Well run 3 of week 3 completed. Looking forward with apprehension to W4

dapsmith281

Graduate•7 years ago

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Great North Run

Arriving early at this year's GNR. I'll post a pic of Mo winning later

MrNiceGuy

•7 years ago

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It's getting colder

Not run for a few days. Missed my Park run yesterday but I was learning to make cheese. So 7.30 this morning I set out and there was a real chill in the air....

Not run for a few days. Missed my Park run yesterday but I was learning to make ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Pins and needles

Finally finished week 4 after having a week break. Got some new trainers and my gait read which has made a difference. One thing I have noticed is pins and...

Finally finished week 4 after having a week break. Got some new trainers and my ...

Mrsjcooper

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Who is hoping to finish week 9 this week?

I am. Who's with me? Who will I be celebrating with?

snack_shack

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

I RAN FOR 3 MINUTES STRAIGHT!

Week 2 going steady now

Couch to 5k week 7 help

Week 4 run 1

W6R3

Advice on women's long sleeved running tops

Calling all early morning runners

Training for the Olympics

Red as a beetroot but chuffed as a butty :D

Parkruns are not a race! Mmm....

Joolz 51 feeling fantastic

Running surface and leg pain - Week5

Week 6 run 2

I did it!!! Week 9 run 3!

As Arnie said "I'm Back"

W3 R3

Week 5 run 2 repeat

W4R1 Crikey!

Wk3R1

Failed week 2 day 2 😞

Nice company though!!

Run 2 week 9 the end in sight.... hecklers!!

Goodbye wk7!! 👋

Week 2 run 2. Don't like uphill :)

Week 9 Run 2 - Great North Run vibes

W3R3

Great North Run

It's getting colder

Pins and needles

Who is hoping to finish week 9 this week?

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