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Day 1 done!!!

Yay... day 1 completed! I did it and I can't believe it! It actually wasn't too bad, I was expecting worse. I did end up huffing and puffing and my face was...

Yay... day 1 completed! I did it and I can't believe it! It actually wasn't too ...

buddie17

Graduate•7 years ago

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UPDATE...I did it and didn't finish last 😃

My aim was 1 hour 30 mins and my official time was 01:17:26 so I smashed it. It wasn't very fast and I came 319th out of 369 but I'm still really proud of...

My aim was 1 hour 30 mins and my official time was 01:17:26 so I smashed it. It ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Determined

Hi, today I started the couch to 5k programme. I am totally unfit and over weight! But someone said I couldn't do it!

Hi, today I started the couch to 5k programme. I am totally unfit and over weigh...

Diamondfred2

•7 years ago

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Evil fly ....

Just finished wk6 run3. Knees held out. Sports bra held out. Fly hitchhiked in my eye for last 5mins!!! Terrific 😉

Just finished wk6 run3. Knees held out. Sports bra held out. Fly hitchhiked in m...

Chilled28

Graduate•7 years ago

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McMillan challenge

Rockette

•7 years ago

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Week4 R1

Well week 4 has begun and YES it was, shall we say a bit of a jump up to the five minutes, however it was great and I feel really good... 😉

Well week 4 has begun and YES it was, shall we say a bit of a jump up to the fiv...

Tricky2836

•7 years ago

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Starting today

I'm not sure I will be able to do this but I'm going to give it a try!! My level of fitness at the moment is zero and I have about 1.5 stones to lose. How...

I'm not sure I will be able to do this but I'm going to give it a try!! My leve...

buddie17

Graduate•7 years ago

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First Bling!!!

Back in May this year, I somewhat foolishly agreed to take part in a Pretty Muddy 5K with 5 friends. My friends are all sorts of sporty - marathons, HMs,...

Back in May this year, I somewhat foolishly agreed to take part in a Pretty Mudd...

Indigogirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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WOWOWOWOWOW

Soooooooo week 1. Completed 😊😊😊 I feel amazing- my last run was in the rain- soooooo nice. My body aches but Ive had more energy this week than for as long...

Soooooooo week 1. Completed 😊😊😊 I feel amazing- my last run was in the rain- ...

Kippinsimpson

•7 years ago

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Completed Salford 10k today

Well I completed the Salford 10k today in 1hr and 14 mins .... I feel so accomplished as I could not run for 30 seconds when I started the couch to 5k 3 months...

Well I completed the Salford 10k today in 1hr and 14 mins .... I feel so accompl...

Karina1976

•7 years ago

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W9R3 - YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!

Ok this is not my best look, but I DID IT!!!! Got my son to take a snap as I came in 😎! Needless to say I'm beyond happy!! Never thought in a million years...

Ok this is not my best look, but I DID IT!!!! Got my son to take a snap as I ca...

Bestcat

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6 R2 🌧

I found this one tough today, it started lashing at the end of my final 10 mins so I cooled down a little and was thankful for the rain. Finished my run with...

I found this one tough today, it started lashing at the end of my final 10 mins ...

fivekstarter

•7 years ago

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Done it so you can all stop nagging now 🤣

Ok wk 6 in the rain ☔️ 25 mins ✅ and I really enjoyed this one...probably because we were nattering the time! Gave Mr smooth a try today ...he was a bit quiet...

Ok wk 6 in the rain ☔️ 25 mins ✅ and I really enjoyed this one...probably becaus...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Decided to do a fourth run this week so I can start each 'week' at the weekend rather than having a stepped up session after a hard day at work! It's been...

Decided to do a fourth run this week so I can start each 'week' at the weekend r...

Teacherm

Graduate•7 years ago

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Let’s start again

Lost mojo everything... so back to basics and couch to 5k again. I learned that someone who you married and loved can hurt you really bad if you tell people...

Lost mojo everything... so back to basics and couch to 5k again. I learned tha...

heledw

Graduate•7 years ago

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I finally did it!!

Went out a bit later on my run today, but it was still nice, I live in the U.K. So the heat isn't really a problem for me. I actually did it though! W1R3! I...

Went out a bit later on my run today, but it was still nice, I live in the U.K. ...

Capsicle

•7 years ago

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Mapping out the next three weeks

This may seem somewhat organised but there's a method in the madness! I go back to school tomorrow and as always things are going to be hectic. What often...

This may seem somewhat organised but there's a method in the madness! I go back ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W2R3

DONE!! Happy with that! Week 3 next week & looking forward to the challenge!!

Annmarie2111

•7 years ago

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Im done 😁☺☺☺☺

Grad run done and it was amazing. Thanks to everybodies advice yesterday, my breathing was in control today and no panicking. Weather was perfect , the run was...

Grad run done and it was amazing. Thanks to everybodies advice yesterday, my bre...

K311y33

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just started

Holiday over! Back to UK feeling achy and heavy. Just started my couch to 5k this morning. 🙈

Holiday over! Back to UK feeling achy and heavy. Just started my couch to 5k thi...

LauraHG

•7 years ago

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Hydration

Can I count tea in my water total? It would really help if I could! ☕️

Hidden

•7 years ago

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WK6 R3 - 25 minutes, it was soooooooo hard!!!!!

Up at 0630 and not concentrating on getting out and running. Must just do it! 0719 away I go. Still more issues with IT so now just going to run without head...

Up at 0630 and not concentrating on getting out and running. Must just do it! 07...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Nearly there what next

Week 9 run 1 complete I can't believe I have for here I am so proud of myself although I don't think I can keep it up without the app what is there to keep me...

Week 9 run 1 complete I can't believe I have for here I am so proud of myself al...

ragdollscot

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hurt knee 2 weeks in.....any advice greatly appreciated....

Hey! Opening post with a complaint lol!!! Kind of anyways. Started the whole couch-to-5 k thing about 6 weeks ago. Did the first 2 weeks and was happy (as...

Hey! Opening post with a complaint lol!!! Kind of anyways. Started the whole cou...

baldycelt

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 done!

So mentally it was a huge leap but I did it. I was so proud after but so fed up as I did not enjoy the last five mins at all. I did the five minute cool down...

So mentally it was a huge leap but I did it. I was so proud after but so fed up...

Droosie

•7 years ago

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W5 R3

I tried this 3 days ago and could only do 15 minutes having completed all the other weeks without any problems. So I wouldn't let this defeat me. Today I did...

I tried this 3 days ago and could only do 15 minutes having completed all the ot...

Cazq

•7 years ago

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Gutted

Only in week two and I've got to hang up my trainers already☹️☹️☹️, injury due to playing cricket yesterday, either done something to my Achilles' tendon or my...

Only in week two and I've got to hang up my trainers already☹️☹️☹️, injury due t...

Timmytiger

•7 years ago

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Morning run

Ok so I was all set in my mind. Get up early get out there and do run 3, but voices in my head are telling me otherwise! I run along the local cycle path...

Ok so I was all set in my mind. Get up early get out there and do run 3, but vo...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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Lost motivation

Seriously lacking motivation to go out for a run. Had two weeks off due to having a poorly little boy and then I hurt my back. And since then I've lacked...

Seriously lacking motivation to go out for a run. Had two weeks off due to hav...

Charlottetrip

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just about managed week 7...

So, W7R3 completed yesterday. Toughest run of the three, despite the glorious setting! This was definitely the closest I've come to not finishing a run but I...

So, W7R3 completed yesterday. Toughest run of the three, despite the glorious se...

Beatlesforever

Graduate•7 years ago

17 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

Day 1 done!!!

UPDATE...I did it and didn't finish last 😃

Determined

Evil fly ....

McMillan challenge

Week4 R1

Starting today

First Bling!!!

WOWOWOWOWOW

Completed Salford 10k today

W9R3 - YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!

W6 R2 🌧

Done it so you can all stop nagging now 🤣

Week 4 Run 1

Let’s start again

I finally did it!!

Mapping out the next three weeks

W2R3

Im done 😁☺☺☺☺

Just started

Hydration

WK6 R3 - 25 minutes, it was soooooooo hard!!!!!

Nearly there what next

Hurt knee 2 weeks in.....any advice greatly appreciated....

Week 5 Run 3 done!

W5 R3

Gutted

Morning run

Lost motivation

Just about managed week 7...

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