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Run 1

Well I just completed my first run of week one, feeling positive hoping I can keep it up xx

Well I just completed my first run of week one, feeling positive hoping I can ke...

lauren11

•7 years ago

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Determined Lady

Rose Mel, So proud of you. What a great example ? From Peekaye 🏃🏃🏼‍♀️

peekaye

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Oh dear!!

Think May have had a bit of a mishap...sea very rough today and was enjoying the waves but one knocked me flying and my knee definitely twisted!! Is giving...

Think May have had a bit of a mishap...sea very rough today and was enjoying the...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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Help me get back on track.

I can't run properly. This is my 3rd run since graduation. Number 1was fine. Number 2, I gave up after only 17mins. I've just come back from run number 3 which...

I can't run properly. This is my 3rd run since graduation. Number 1was fine. Num...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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A High Five for Week 5

So W5 has been completed. The 20 min run went well. I refused to look at my watch and ended up doing 21 mins...bonus. To be honest the 20 min run felt more...

So W5 has been completed. The 20 min run went well. I refused to look at my watc...

stormwarden

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK21

Hi I’ve just done run 1 week 2 and yes I can run for 90 seconds. But if I think about running I struggle ! Look into the distance it’s easier. But then think...

Hi I’ve just done run 1 week 2 and yes I can run for 90 seconds. But if I think ...

pilquin

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 run3 wow!

20 minutes! It's blowing a gale up here- but we did it! Slow and steady was the key. My distraction was totting up every time Leo stopped for a sniff or wee 41...

20 minutes! It's blowing a gale up here- but we did it! Slow and steady was the ...

Djraw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Unsure whether this is for me!

I would like to do C25K but a few weeks ago I tried a park run mostly walking with the odd burst of running. Well you’d have thought I was 90 later that day...

I would like to do C25K but a few weeks ago I tried a park run mostly walking wi...

kareno61

•7 years ago

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week 5 - run 2. Is this the week they call the widowmaker?

I'm sure I read that somewhere... I honestly didn't think I could run 8 minutes, but to do it twice ........ phhhhhaaaaaaaaarrrrrrhhh - that felt good :D Run 3...

I'm sure I read that somewhere... I honestly didn't think I could run 8 minutes,...

nlhnlh

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back to it!

Well, I hit the wall (not literally but mentally) on Week 6 Run 3. I just couldn’t do it without walking and my mind just got in the way. So I haven’t run...

Well, I hit the wall (not literally but mentally) on Week 6 Run 3. I just couldn...

Bronwen-1

•7 years ago

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W8R2: A gal with a plan

Hoots, lovely running friends! So, today I ran my second 28 minute continuous run. And it was heavenly. I think this was the first run I have had where it...

Hoots, lovely running friends! So, today I ran my second 28 minute continuous r...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

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I've only gone and done it 😀 😀

This morning has seen me complete the C25k programme and I am so pleased and proud of myself. This has probably been the hardest challenge I have ever...

This morning has seen me complete the C25k programme and I am so pleased and pro...

Steve1011

Graduate•7 years ago

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Newbie Runner

I've never run before but went on my first run with couch to 5k yesterday. After having children I've not exercised in 5 years so this is a big thing for me....

I've never run before but went on my first run with couch to 5k yesterday. After...

Susieq174

Graduate•7 years ago

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Trying to keep at it...

I really enjoyed couch to 5 k and was very pleased to graduate. Since then I had kept up with three 'run a week managing a 5k park run in 36mins slower than...

I really enjoyed couch to 5 k and was very pleased to graduate. Since then I had...

Sarah774

Graduate•7 years ago

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New to running 😃

Have completed W4R1- I never thought I would be able to run but so far I’ve really enjoyed it. Was a bit worried about this week and running for 5 minutes in...

Have completed W4R1- I never thought I would be able to run but so far I’ve real...

Lizziemac73

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Running on the beach tips

Hi Everyone, I will be travelling next week and as of now seems the only place to run will be the beach! Now this will be week 8 week for me. Any tips for...

Hi Everyone, I will be travelling next week and as of now seems the only place t...

Jan-52

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R1 👍🏻

Not too bad of a run!!! It was a beautiful day out today, nice chill in the air (FINALLY) and there were A LOT of runners out. I was the slowest of anyone!!!...

Not too bad of a run!!! It was a beautiful day out today, nice chill in the air ...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7 R3

Started couch to 5k on the 11th August, have repeated a couple of weeks due to work commitments. Have never run before( not even on a treadmill) I have a 5K...

Started couch to 5k on the 11th August, have repeated a couple of weeks due to w...

BurlyBean

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 run 1 done 😊

Can't believe I'm on week 6 ... it's gone fast Not giving up now. Bring on Wednesday .ready for run2of week 6 ...

Can't believe I'm on week 6 ... it's gone fast Not giving up now. Bring on Wedne...

Heather2974

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

week 9 run2

so i had to drop the wife at the railway station at 05-30, so i hit the park early....very early. was still dark and quite damp underfoot, but no dog walkers...

so i had to drop the wife at the railway station at 05-30, so i hit the park ear...

whistler22

Graduate•7 years ago

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My new bling miss wobble

Hi misseobble , as requested a picture of my lovely new bling ;-)

Mollydex

Graduate•7 years ago

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1st run, no fun :)

First run done. Pffft.....that was hard!!!!

rosemel64

•7 years ago

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Target met - 4k in 25 minutes :)

Tonight, despite the wind, I managed to improve my pace a wee bit and finished the last 25 minute run of week 7 with my targeted distance of 4k :) I won't lie,...

Tonight, despite the wind, I managed to improve my pace a wee bit and finished t...

Feegle

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hurricane, what hurricane?!

Well, glad I went out when I did, the wind is just picking up to unrunnable in - when I went out it was still good clothes drying weather, but I think the...

Well, glad I went out when I did, the wind is just picking up to unrunnable in -...

KirstiJ

•7 years ago

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Thank goodness for running!

So today I climbed Mount Vesuvius while I am here on holiday in sunny Italy. And all I can say is thank goodness for running! I only climbed the last 200m to...

So today I climbed Mount Vesuvius while I am here on holiday in sunny Italy. An...

Sweatyfaced

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk7r1 done

Despite a bit of cold and slightly tight chest from it , I decided I would give it go anyway, fully expected not to able to complete, but desperately wanted to...

Despite a bit of cold and slightly tight chest from it , I decided I would give ...

Nemota

Graduate•7 years ago

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Calves again!

Just completed the first run of Week 3 and once again, despite taking it really slow, I’m plagued by tight, painful calves. I’ve been doing loads of stretches...

Just completed the first run of Week 3 and once again, despite taking it really ...

Mazzy106

•7 years ago

8 Replies

First Couch to 5K

Hiya, I’ve just completed my first Couch to 5k run and it’s amazing how different I feel. I used to run for 4 and then feel like death and stop but now I went...

Hiya, I’ve just completed my first Couch to 5k run and it’s amazing how differen...

aw1912

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Stepping stones podcasts

First stepping stones podcast today, thought I'd give it a go after reading a few posts about them. Was pretty impressed with it to be honest...apart from the...

First stepping stones podcast today, thought I'd give it a go after reading a fe...

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back to the future

Starting the whole thing again !!! Completed the full program last Christmas - then just stopped !!! #ashamedofmyself

Starting the whole thing again !!! Completed the full program last Christmas - t...

Runfromfat

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

Run 1

Determined Lady

Oh dear!!

Help me get back on track.

A High Five for Week 5

WK21

Week 5 run3 wow!

Unsure whether this is for me!

week 5 - run 2. Is this the week they call the widowmaker?

Back to it!

W8R2: A gal with a plan

I've only gone and done it 😀 😀

Newbie Runner

Trying to keep at it...

New to running 😃

Running on the beach tips

W6R1 👍🏻

W7 R3

Week 6 run 1 done 😊

week 9 run2

My new bling miss wobble

1st run, no fun :)

Target met - 4k in 25 minutes :)

Hurricane, what hurricane?!

Thank goodness for running!

Wk7r1 done

Calves again!

First Couch to 5K

Stepping stones podcasts

Back to the future

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