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Wk 5- A week worth repeating

So up till this point, whenever I had to repeat a week it would bum me out. But Wk 5 was a totally different story. When I didn't complete all 3 runs I was...

So up till this point, whenever I had to repeat a week it would bum me out. But ...

kriston

•6 years ago

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I’m a very happy runner today!

It’s taken since before Christmas, regular appointments with a Sports Physio ( ouch and ouch some more!), daily exercises for three months and much, much...

It’s taken since before Christmas, regular appointments with a Sports Physio ( o...

Millsie-J

Graduate•6 years ago

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One week to go...

Just completed wk8r3 and it was the toughest run for a while but Im so loving this new found running that I just can't wait for next week. I've got into a...

Just completed wk8r3 and it was the toughest run for a while but Im so loving th...

Andygale

Graduate•6 years ago

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I can RUN

Yesterday I did a jog after work , I was slow but I did it Today 8/1 Heavy legs at first kept focused last 15mins jo said try and step it up , no way l...

Yesterday I did a jog after work , I was slow but I did it Today 8/1 Heavy legs...

Jen58

•6 years ago

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W9,R2 Two down one to go ...

Afternoon, managed to get my run in today, later than I normally like, but a run is a run...heavy legs today, I was fleet of foot and good on Monday so I have...

Afternoon, managed to get my run in today, later than I normally like, but a run...

OlderThanDirt

Graduate•6 years ago

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New to this!!

Ok so completed Day 2 of week 1, I’m actually enjoying this!! My legs ache so bad! But looking forward to Friday already!

Ok so completed Day 2 of week 1, I’m actually enjoying this!! My legs ache so ba...

AndreaYearsley

•6 years ago

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New to this!!

Ok so completed Day 2 of week 1, I’m actually enjoying this!! My legs ache so bad! But looking forward to Friday already!

Ok so completed Day 2 of week 1, I’m actually enjoying this!! My legs ache so ba...

AndreaYearsley

•6 years ago

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More Michael

As lots of people are reluctant to leave Michael Jordan behind why don’t the powers that be here contract him to record more sessions? It would be a hit even...

As lots of people are reluctant to leave Michael Jordan behind why don’t the pow...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post grad

Running 5k 3 times since graduations managing 36 minutes nearly 50 so think that’s ok. Not sure I want to run any further distance wise as hard enough I feel....

Running 5k 3 times since graduations managing 36 minutes nearly 50 so think that...

Mcdon

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1

Total beginner just finished my first run, my ankles where aching really badly half way through especially on the walking parts, not sure if it's cos I'm too...

Total beginner just finished my first run, my ankles where aching really badly h...

Bemsy

•6 years ago

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W5R2 - Think i'm ready for the 20

Terrible rainy day here in Northern Ireland, the kind that just doesn't ease up or let off the whole day. Had to go collect my brother from school as he got...

Terrible rainy day here in Northern Ireland, the kind that just doesn't ease up ...

skelig

•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

What a lovely day in Essex for getting our for a run. Sunny blue sky’s and this run was complete. How hot I feel now out in that glorious day it felt like...

What a lovely day in Essex for getting our for a run. Sunny blue sky’s and this ...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9/1 next, thought this might bring a smile of recognition (courtesy of Grant Tanaka.

(Jogging) Brain: Let's talk shall we? Me: OK Brain: Are we being chased? Me: No Brain: Are we chasing something? Me: No Brain: Then what the **** are we doing...

(Jogging) Brain: Let's talk shall we? Me: OK Brain: Are we being chased? Me: No ...

Weekenderbedford

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3. I actually did it!

Feeling on top of the world right now! On W1R1 I managed just 2.5 of the 8,1 min running sessions, now I am really running for a full 30 min - and not feeling...

Feeling on top of the world right now! On W1R1 I managed just 2.5 of the 8,1 min...

Runlikethewend

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gave up

Well i tried my first run but the app kept failing so i gave up. Try again later

Well i tried my first run but the app kept failing so i gave up. Try again later...

Tasco

•6 years ago

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Gym treadmill vs outside

I'm so glad I took two weeks out after suffering from really painful knee . I have just finished a repeat of wk5 r3 but in the gym on the dreaded treadmill. I...

I'm so glad I took two weeks out after suffering from really painful knee . I ha...

Pippatong

•6 years ago

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Anyone want to come to Gloucester?

I've been given lots of fab advice and support following my last post so here I am taking some. Is there anyone local-ish to Gloucester who would like to meet...

I've been given lots of fab advice and support following my last post so here I ...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 going well

So started week 8 this week after the first run (and getting lost) I was rather ill from dehydration and blood loss lesson learned DRINK MORE WATER!! Today 28...

So started week 8 this week after the first run (and getting lost) I was rather ...

Fireheart

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hip pain

I've just done run 3 of week 8 and the second half of the run was a killer. Really bad pain in my hip. This was my second outdoor run. Wondering if I should go...

I've just done run 3 of week 8 and the second half of the run was a killer. Real...

Fatgirlslim1

•6 years ago

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Help with knee !!

I think I have what’s called ‘runners knee’ can anyone give me any tips ?? I have completed c25k and now I like to do a 2 mile jog 3 x a week, should I stop...

I think I have what’s called ‘runners knee’ can anyone give me any tips ?? I hav...

deniseinbristol

Graduate•6 years ago

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Boobs!

Has anyone else tried a Booband in addition to their running or ordinary bra? It's a broad, elastic band that goes over the breasts and stops them from...

Has anyone else tried a Booband in addition to their running or ordinary bra? It...

msanni

•6 years ago

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I am amazed

This morning I have completed week 5 run 3. I am almost 55, and apart from being a regular walker I have never exercised (ever). I knew I would have to slow...

This morning I have completed week 5 run 3. I am almost 55, and apart from bein...

Jell6

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9

I've made it to week 9 Finger x all goes well 🏃🏃🏃🏃

Jayparr

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 and breathing

Hi, I completed the first run of week 5 last night. I am still struggling with my breathing and have no idea how I’m going to complete the next 2 sessions as...

Hi, I completed the first run of week 5 last night. I am still struggling with m...

Sarah5k

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduate! Now to keep going without Michael J :-(

So I finished couch to 5K on Monday! But feeling a bit flat as I now have to continue to do this by myself, although I do have my husband to go running with......

So I finished couch to 5K on Monday! But feeling a bit flat as I now have to con...

Jocomoso

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 done 😊

I am SO flipping pleased with myself! I downloaded a 30 minute radio play to my phone and lay awake last night working out how many times I could count to 7 in...

I am SO flipping pleased with myself! I downloaded a 30 minute radio play to my ...

msanni

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Advice after 5 weeks away from running please

I’ve been on the other side of the world for a month and haven’t run for 5 weeks. Before then I had graduated from C25K, was running regularly and could do 5k...

I’ve been on the other side of the world for a month and haven’t run for 5 weeks...

Lorraine3

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2

Yay I managed it this time. I go on a treadmill, but tomorrow I have no car to get to the gym, do I brave the road? It’s not being out that bothers me - it’s...

Yay I managed it this time. I go on a treadmill, but tomorrow I have no car to ...

Purple_laces

•6 years ago

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Week 8 completed

Just finished run 3. It was my slowest of the three and I was delighted. A victory for self discipline and not going too fast at the start so I have enough...

Just finished run 3. It was my slowest of the three and I was delighted. A vict...

tony_a

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation!

Delighted with myself to have graduated the programme, would never have believed 9 (ish) weeks ago that could run anywhere! Have now done 3 x 5km runs just...

Delighted with myself to have graduated the programme, would never have believed...

Sweatinglikeafatlass

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

Wk 5- A week worth repeating

I’m a very happy runner today!

One week to go...

I can RUN

W9,R2 Two down one to go ...

New to this!!

New to this!!

More Michael

Post grad

W1R1

W5R2 - Think i'm ready for the 20

Week 8 run 2

Week 9/1 next, thought this might bring a smile of recognition (courtesy of Grant Tanaka.

W9R3. I actually did it!

Gave up

Gym treadmill vs outside

Anyone want to come to Gloucester?

Week 8 going well

Hip pain

Help with knee !!

Boobs!

I am amazed

Week 9

Week 5 and breathing

Graduate! Now to keep going without Michael J :-(

W5R2 done 😊

Advice after 5 weeks away from running please

W1R2

Week 8 completed

Graduation!

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