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Hang on.....that was 3 minutes...I'm not tired though!! W3r1

I've been so nervous about w3r1, worked myself into a bit of a state if I'm being honest. I just couldn't see how I would go from 90sec to 3mins. My partner is...

I've been so nervous about w3r1, worked myself into a bit of a state if I'm bein...

Ksjo

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hill help!!

When I’m running on the flat I feel like I could run forever as soon as I hit a hill I feel like I’m going to die!!! When does it get easier and how can I get...

When I’m running on the flat I feel like I could run forever as soon as I hit a ...

BLEWI

•7 years ago

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hmm..

Wound up skipping the run tonight due to 1) a work day from hell, 2) it hasn't stopped raining all day, really heavy cold rain, the kind of rain where you...

Wound up skipping the run tonight due to 1) a work day from hell, 2) it hasn't s...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 commences

Just completed the first run of week 3 tonight. Obviously it pushes on week by week. I admit I was going into this week thinking it's getting a little more...

Just completed the first run of week 3 tonight. Obviously it pushes on week by w...

Petethebull

•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1 - when 90 seconds feels like 60 seconds

Was a bit nervous about the increase to 90 seconds of running this week, but as it happened it felt no more uncomfortable than the 60 seconds of running in...

Was a bit nervous about the increase to 90 seconds of running this week, but as ...

smithp24

•7 years ago

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Week one complete

Well thats me completed the first week never thought id manage to do the first 60seconds but ive managed to fight through it and i must admit i already feel...

Well thats me completed the first week never thought id manage to do the first 6...

Gopher6

•7 years ago

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Achy after run 1 of week 9

I finished this run today and won’t say it was an easy run. It really challenged me mentally and I was beginning to tire out by 20 mins even though I knew I’d...

I finished this run today and won’t say it was an easy run. It really challenged...

Vish-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 in the bag!

Just wanted to share how good I am feeling. People on the forum keep saying trust the program. So I did and I smashed it. So chuffed. Plus it has helped...

Just wanted to share how good I am feeling. People on the forum keep saying trus...

BestKitten

Graduate•7 years ago

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Trot out for new feet

1st 3 miles done

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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4 weeks in

So I'm 4 weeks in to the program after getting advised to start running by the physio to help with my persistent bad back and I'm loving it. Not been running...

So I'm 4 weeks in to the program after getting advised to start running by the p...

HowFar

Graduate•7 years ago

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What is your Week? January (3)

Hi there and welcome to, What is your Week ? January (3) Hopefully, lots of you will be joining in with this; it is a great support to everyone. The idea of,...

Hi there and welcome to, What is your Week ? January (3) Hopefully, lots of you ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•7 years ago

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Week2 run2

Tide coming in very cold and windy and I had to force myself out as I have had a busy day but I did it so I am feeling good now. So good I am off to aqua fit :)

Tide coming in very cold and windy and I had to force myself out as I have had a...

Burnhambeach

•7 years ago

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Yippee I graduated today.

I'm not as excited as I expected to be. I went out this morning in the worst weather I have experienced apart from when it snowed. Rain was pelting down driven...

I'm not as excited as I expected to be. I went out this morning in the worst wea...

p1M2l3

•7 years ago

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Is it OK to use the treadmill

Hi there 64 years old and doing C25K on the treadmill mainly because the roads outside are really rural and it gets dark quickly. Now on week 7 R1.Just...

Hi there 64 years old and doing C25K on the treadmill mainly because the roads o...

Renar

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week one , Run one

Did it! Wind swept today as it’s very windy here today!

Kathryn30cayman

•7 years ago

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It took all the strength I had...graduated!

I had two outdoor goals today--plant some fruit trees and graduate. Driven back by the rain from task one (literally--I was in a car) task two was looking...

I had two outdoor goals today--plant some fruit trees and graduate. Driven back...

MickGJ

Graduate•7 years ago

16 Replies

Best tech

Hi So at the metro meet I enjoy using map my run which tells ma about pace, split times and the like. Just st wondering hoe people find Strava for doing a...

Hi So at the metro meet I enjoy using map my run which tells ma about pace, spli...

revrock

Graduate•7 years ago

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Podcasts

I have downloaded all podcasts to my iPod Classic, when the weather dries up a bit more I am going to try the NHS Couch to 5k, anyone here who is asthmatic...

I have downloaded all podcasts to my iPod Classic, when the weather dries up a b...

Titch1982

•7 years ago

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Newbie

Hey everyone, I’m Kathryn. I’ve downloaded C25k this morning and today will be my first day. I completed this program 2 years ago after not being able to even...

Hey everyone, I’m Kathryn. I’ve downloaded C25k this morning and today will be m...

Kathryn30cayman

•7 years ago

6 Replies

3 time lucky? 🙄

So this is my third attempt at c25k. I was doing really well until I had an accident and since then I’ve struggled to ‘get back in zone’. Today was my first...

So this is my third attempt at c25k. I was doing really well until I had an acci...

Rachel-Ellis

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Going backwards!

I felt a total failure after Christmas! I had successfully kept up the programme and completed week 5. I felt so proud. Then illness struck. After 3 weeks off,...

I felt a total failure after Christmas! I had successfully kept up the programme...

wendydvis

•7 years ago

6 Replies

W1 R1

Will be starting my first run today. See how it goes. Iv never really done any running since my adult life. Any tips to get me started?

Will be starting my first run today. See how it goes. Iv never really done any r...

Giddys

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2 run 1

The first week 2 run is done and it felt surprisingly easier than week 1, did anyone else find this? Would recommend ‘The Great Showman’ album to run to! 💃😂...

The first week 2 run is done and it felt surprisingly easier than week 1, did a...

Sarah_123

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Week 2 done.

I've finished week 2! I can jog for 90 seconds now but I'm ready to stop when it's finished. How do I suddenly double that to 3 minutes jog tomorrow?! 😲🤣

I've finished week 2! I can jog for 90 seconds now but I'm ready to stop when it...

Clairecandothis

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2 r2 complete - happy happy

Bit of a gale and rain but still managed to do it at my own pace though must admit I was very happy to hear Michael Johnson’s voice saying that’s it well done...

Bit of a gale and rain but still managed to do it at my own pace though must adm...

FGB1

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Week 3

Just finished day 1 of week 3 and found myself going a much shorter distance overall. Little bit demoralising! Has anyone else found this?

Just finished day 1 of week 3 and found myself going a much shorter distance ove...

MummyBerri

Graduate•7 years ago

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Strength and Flex

Is anyone else combining the C25K with the NHS Strength and Flex programme? I am finding it a good combination but am prioritising the 3 runs with C25K and...

Is anyone else combining the C25K with the NHS Strength and Flex programme? I am...

Getfitjack

Graduate•7 years ago

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How to maintain motivation during a run?

Hi all, I graduated from C25K in November, and continue to run 5k 3 times a week (I want to consolidate and run better/faster not further). I have no problem...

Hi all, I graduated from C25K in November, and continue to run 5k 3 times a week...

Catelm

Graduate•7 years ago

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Whoohoo 😁

Well...week 5 run 2 is DONE!!!even in the wind & the rain I really enjoyed it 😊 now to prepare for the dreaded 20 minutes of DOOM!!!😂🤣

Well...week 5 run 2 is DONE!!!even in the wind & the rain I really enjoyed it 😊...

Hidden

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Wk1 R3 Completed

Wk 1 R3, completed. Get in! Although the weather was gale force winds and rain I still went for R3.....am I mad? quite possibly. Due to weather conditions my...

Wk 1 R3, completed. Get in! Although the weather was gale force winds and rain I...

c1air3

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2018

Hang on.....that was 3 minutes...I'm not tired though!! W3r1

Hill help!!

hmm..

Week 3 commences

Week 2 Run 1 - when 90 seconds feels like 60 seconds

Week one complete

Achy after run 1 of week 9

Week 5 Run 3 in the bag!

Trot out for new feet

4 weeks in

What is your Week? January (3)

Week2 run2

Yippee I graduated today.

Is it OK to use the treadmill

Week one , Run one

It took all the strength I had...graduated!

Best tech

Podcasts

Newbie

3 time lucky? 🙄

Going backwards!

W1 R1

W2 run 1

Week 2 done.

W2 r2 complete - happy happy

Week 3

Strength and Flex

How to maintain motivation during a run?

Whoohoo 😁

Wk1 R3 Completed

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