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Graduation 👨‍🎓

So yesterday was my final run of couch25k, it was at Hanley Park run, it took just under 50 mins, so I was happy, it was super tough with some tough inclines,...

So yesterday was my final run of couch25k, it was at Hanley Park run, it took ju...

Miffylou

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R3 - Another week completed!

Delighted to say I've completed week 3 :-). I'm a bit stiff and tight in the hips but managed to intervals without too much stress. Can only hope to be...

Delighted to say I've completed week 3 :-). I'm a bit stiff and tight in the hi...

mergirl101

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couchto5kvirgin

Hey guys ...New to the couch to 5k just completed my 1st wk 3 runs . I have trouble with my knees never been great they grind as I walk so running as been an...

Hey guys ...New to the couch to 5k just completed my 1st wk 3 runs . I have trou...

22rachel50

•6 years ago

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W7R1

Well after the last run I thought this would be fine... and it was after I’d settled into a good pace and got breathing sorted. The first few minutes were...

Well after the last run I thought this would be fine... and it was after I’d set...

ellie674

Graduate•6 years ago

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Different shoes for treadmill and outdoors?

Hi. I've just finished w4. I've done it all on a treadmill in my old trainers and despite worrying about my old hips and knees everything has been fine....

Hi. I've just finished w4. I've done it all on a treadmill in my old trainers an...

Firegoat

•6 years ago

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1st post graduation run

I felt a little guilty NOT using Sarah for today’s thirty minutes but I wanted to see if I could manage without her -and I did. I actually quite liked not...

I felt a little guilty NOT using Sarah for today’s thirty minutes but I wanted t...

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•6 years ago

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First day as a graduate 🤩

So what is a new graduate 👩‍🎓 supposed to do on a non-running day except go shopping? Week 5 I bought some very colourful running shoes as they were...

So what is a new graduate 👩‍🎓 supposed to do on a non-running day except go sh...

BJ56

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8 R3... ✔

After the last one I wasn't going to push as hard and even contemplated an extra day of rest. But the rain had stopped and it looks like more rain tomorrow so...

After the last one I wasn't going to push as hard and even contemplated an extra...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Practicing for week 7 ;-)

I was feeling really positive about today’s run all morning - but somehow once we got to the afternoon and time to actually get ready to go, procrastination...

I was feeling really positive about today’s run all morning - but somehow once w...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Park Run

Arrived rather early so had a rather nervous wait. Started off surrounded by runners and it was difficult to know if I was running my pace or someone else's....

Arrived rather early so had a rather nervous wait. Started off surrounded by run...

ebcroquet

•6 years ago

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Progress report on “Too old to run?”

About 10 weeks ago I was inspired and encouraged by members of this forum to go for it, so I did and joined a local running clubs’ mentoring group for C25K....

About 10 weeks ago I was inspired and encouraged by members of this forum to go ...

Enyala

•6 years ago

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I did it!

I’ve just completed my 5k!!!!!!!!!!!

Bernie1988

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post grad runs

2nd post grad run. Still doing good and consolidating on the last 9 weeks 😊 considering a park run but a little nervous and unsure still 😂 soon maybe 🤔

2nd post grad run. Still doing good and consolidating on the last 9 weeks 😊 co...

jooni

Graduate•6 years ago

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Loosing weight

Have tried to lose weight but am not able

Jebet

•6 years ago

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Breathing issues

I graduated today with first park run. The last km I had to walk and run it was so difficult but my main problem from week 8 and 9 and again today is...

I graduated today with first park run. The last km I had to walk and run it was ...

NOR1

•6 years ago

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3rd ParkRun

My first ParkRun was a walk of 48 mins. Last week in the snow I did a couple of jogs and got to 46 mins. Incorporated W3R3 into today’s ParkRun and now down to...

My first ParkRun was a walk of 48 mins. Last week in the snow I did a couple of ...

Tasha99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Calf muscle pullage

I did graduate in autumn but posting here as have regressed. Trying my 5km again and I picked up a great easy rhythm finally at 3.8km and pulled my calf...

I did graduate in autumn but posting here as have regressed. Trying my 5km aga...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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I’ve done it!! 😀😀

I started my programme on 23 April 2017 and have had numerous setbacks and struggles, largely self-esteem and confidence related, but have finally done it!!...

I started my programme on 23 April 2017 and have had numerous setbacks and strug...

Runningkp

Graduate•6 years ago

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Supposed to be week4 r1

Hey everyone! Today I repeated week 3 run as I had a week off in between running due to the darn snow and not being able to get out! I managed it today no...

Hey everyone! Today I repeated week 3 run as I had a week off in between running...

dan34

•6 years ago

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Old Man and his knees

As an over weight trucker i started doing the couch to 5k as my wife had started at her works, which gave me a bit motivation started November ish and is going...

As an over weight trucker i started doing the couch to 5k as my wife had started...

Paulipaul

•6 years ago

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Take Two Week one

So coming back off the IC (and still discovering that my body is bizarre - this week we’ve discovered my right hip is dropping when I run and is much weaker...

So coming back off the IC (and still discovering that my body is bizarre - this ...

LegalLorna

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4

Just done Wk4 R1 Omg I was knackered ! It was tough ! I could hardly lift my legs at one point - the last run was the worst for me - But I did it and am now...

Just done Wk4 R1 Omg I was knackered ! It was tough ! I could hardly lift my le...

Cwtch2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Park Run

Well I managed my first Park Run and ran for 35 minutes for the first time. Still did the warm up walk to start with and follows the C25+ Stamina podcast...

Well I managed my first Park Run and ran for 35 minutes for the first time. Stil...

AineMc

•6 years ago

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How far were you running at 20 mins

Did my first 20 minute run yesterday and think I only ran 2.5 KM ? not sure as I did it on google maps I thought it may be longer but I guess it doesn't really...

Did my first 20 minute run yesterday and think I only ran 2.5 KM ? not sure as I...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25k data transfer?

Hi guys newbie here. My only real problem is I'm on week 6 an I've just upgraded my phone, all my information on mapmyrun has moved over fine, but I can't get...

Hi guys newbie here. My only real problem is I'm on week 6 an I've just upgraded...

Jezzcan

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W9R3 Graduation at parkrun

Missed a run due to the weather so ended up W9R3 with my 1st parkrun. Nearly didn’t go through with it as I dropped my phone in a significant puddle in the...

Missed a run due to the weather so ended up W9R3 with my 1st parkrun. Nearly di...

akaTig

•6 years ago

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W4R3 - Feeling like a runner

It's been a tough but rewarding week, tough as in I just couldn't be bothered sometimes! But I forced myself out the front door into the pouring rain and just...

It's been a tough but rewarding week, tough as in I just couldn't be bothered so...

skelig

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Couch to 5k in 🇨🇦

Hi my running buddies. My sister lives in Canada and wants to do the c25k programme but she doesn't seem to be able to download the app. Anyone got any advice...

Hi my running buddies. My sister lives in Canada and wants to do the c25k progra...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 3

Wooow week 7 complete. I’m on a high. Don’t get me wrong I can’t run 25 minutes with ease. But I can do it and I feel good....

Wooow week 7 complete. I’m on a high. Don’t get me wrong I can’t run 25 minutes ...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

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Forgive me for being naughty

I went for a long run yesterday, 7k, but I am allowed as I've increased by running properly after graduation. BUT then a friend asked me if I would do her...

I went for a long run yesterday, 7k, but I am allowed as I've increased by runni...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

Graduation 👨‍🎓

W3R3 - Another week completed!

Couchto5kvirgin

W7R1

Different shoes for treadmill and outdoors?

1st post graduation run

First day as a graduate 🤩

W8 R3... ✔

Practicing for week 7 ;-)

First Park Run

Progress report on “Too old to run?”

I did it!

Post grad runs

Loosing weight

Breathing issues

3rd ParkRun

Calf muscle pullage

I’ve done it!! 😀😀

Supposed to be week4 r1

Old Man and his knees

Take Two Week one

Week 4

First Park Run

How far were you running at 20 mins

C25k data transfer?

W9R3 Graduation at parkrun

W4R3 - Feeling like a runner

Couch to 5k in 🇨🇦

Week 7 run 3

Forgive me for being naughty

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