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I seem to have finished Week 5!

Who knew? I certainly never anticipated being able to run for 20 minutes on the morning of my 55th birthday........ And would have laughed at anyone who...

Who knew? I certainly never anticipated being able to run for 20 minutes on the...

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Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5

Just done run 2 of week 5 and thought it was hard work. Then I noticed the treadmill was set on a 5% incline, so it was definitely an uphill curve!

Just done run 2 of week 5 and thought it was hard work. Then I noticed the tread...

Super_Ivs

•6 years ago

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You and Yours

An interesting item on You and Yours this lunchtime, on Radio 4. As part of an article about tackling obesity, staff and others at the BBC started on Couch to...

An interesting item on You and Yours this lunchtime, on Radio 4. As part of an ...

Duddles

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1

Hiya everyone. Sorry for being a bit inactive after finishing week one but I have been a little bit busy and it’s taken me a while to get onto week two! I...

Hiya everyone. Sorry for being a bit inactive after finishing week one but I h...

Sjnoke

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Challenging lol

Fjtsherpy

•6 years ago

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1st Run since Graduation - 13 day break!

This is my 1st run since Graduation. I had planned a 7 day break for holiday to Cyprus but this was extended to 13 days due to "life events". To be precise-...

This is my 1st run since Graduation. I had planned a 7 day break for holiday to ...

Lovethemozman

•6 years ago

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Ankle injury at W3R3

Hello, this is my first post here. I recently (finally!) got going with the Couch to 5k plan having been thinking about it for ages, and have enjoyed it so...

Hello, this is my first post here. I recently (finally!) got going with the C...

ep264

•6 years ago

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Week 2 done and dusted!

After barely making it through the first w1 run, I've found week 2 much easier, despite the longer run times. Did w2r2 yesterday and actually kept going for...

After barely making it through the first w1 run, I've found week 2 much easier, ...

HoagyM

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3 R2 completed- and a question for those who are more advanced in the program...

I completed w3 r2 today and am noticing positive changes in the way I feel after the runs. I don't have a heavy feeling in my chest any more and my body is...

I completed w3 r2 today and am noticing positive changes in the way I feel after...

MamaHogg

•6 years ago

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W1R1 Newbie!

It's taken me (a lot more than!) 6 weeks to get the fizz up to do this, but now that I have completed day one, I feel so silly to have taken so long. For me...

It's taken me (a lot more than!) 6 weeks to get the fizz up to do this, but now ...

Pixipower

•6 years ago

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Little update

As many of you know I started running while doing slimming world. Since I’ve started both I have lost 3.5st. Week 1-5 I was running outside as I didn’t think I...

As many of you know I started running while doing slimming world. Since I’ve sta...

Notsobigdoug

•6 years ago

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50 and counting

Hi just turned 50 and led an active lifestyle until about 18 months ago when football stopped and the gym became a chore. I stiffened up and was shuffling...

Hi just turned 50 and led an active lifestyle until about 18 months ago when foo...

Mere6014

•6 years ago

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W3R2 done - Faux Pas?

Really pleased to have completed this without any trouble - tho last bit of run was slightly uphill, poor planning on my part! Where I run I have never seen...

Really pleased to have completed this without any trouble - tho last bit of run ...

Leojon66

•6 years ago

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Made Me Smile

So today was Run 1 Week 5 and as I started the first 5 minute run, on the radio comes The Bee Gees Staying Alive. Haha! I don't know if my guardian angel...

So today was Run 1 Week 5 and as I started the first 5 minute run, on the radio ...

Fioona

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Was dreading the 3 minute run as I've never been able to run that long in 30 years, but I done it and it wasn't has hard as I thought . Am over weight and...

Was dreading the 3 minute run as I've never been able to run that long in 30 yea...

Bobbymahon

•6 years ago

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Week one Run one

I did the first run last week to get an idea of what I’m about to do. And this week is the first full week I’ll be on it properly. Today was the first run and...

I did the first run last week to get an idea of what I’m about to do. And this w...

Weeza86

•6 years ago

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The Word Of Gospel

Last summer I visited Croatia and ran in the boiling heat. I also talked about C25K program with the hosts and their friends, some of whom seemed interested so...

Last summer I visited Croatia and ran in the boiling heat. I also talked about C...

mrrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 done

Very unfit 60 year old trying to keep alive. Cannot quite believe I have today run for 16 minutes. Could barely jog for 30 seconds 3 weeks ago. The remaining...

Very unfit 60 year old trying to keep alive. Cannot quite believe I have today r...

Madwife60

•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2...

Hi guys.... Just finished week 1 run 2. Knew what to expect so just got on with it. Feeling the usual soreness at the front of my Thighs but that will pass...

Hi guys.... Just finished week 1 run 2. Knew what to expect so just got on with ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Tough Mudder advice

Not sure if there is anyone here that can help me. My boyfriend wants me to join him in a tough mudder race in July. By that point I should have completed...

Not sure if there is anyone here that can help me. My boyfriend wants me to join...

Jeni1609

•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 3 complete

It's weird but this run almost felt too easy, like I hardly got out of breath. No complaints lol. I'm sure week 2 will make me feel weak again. Also getting...

It's weird but this run almost felt too easy, like I hardly got out of breath. N...

Pinkcustard

•6 years ago

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Week3 run 1

I was a bit nervous starting week 3 and running for 3 minutes but I really enjoyed today! I found running the 3 minutes was ok because I had good music on that...

I was a bit nervous starting week 3 and running for 3 minutes but I really enjoy...

se92

•6 years ago

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Is a 10K possible or a silly idea?

Hello all I completed C25K around 15 months ago and, this time last year, I was hoping to aim to complete a 10K as my next challenge. I made it up to 8K...

Hello all I completed C25K around 15 months ago and, this time last year, I was ...

Funnyrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2 - Nailed It!

Was actually looking forward to this run today but was later in starting due to daily life getting in the way! I did wonder if not running as early was going...

Was actually looking forward to this run today but was later in starting due to ...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

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Week 6, run 2 completed, postponing run 3?

Hello there runners! So, on Friday I tried running the second run och week 6 and this time I finished all of it. It was definitely hard work, but I managed. I...

Hello there runners! So, on Friday I tried running the second run och week 6 and...

Nenenene

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1

I did it 😂😂😂 more jogging than walking!!! 16 minutes jogging in total - hooray!!!

I did it 😂😂😂 more jogging than walking!!! 16 minutes jogging in total - hoo...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post 5 k running - loving the spring weather!

Hi Never ever thought that I would say this but I am loving running in the morning during this beautiful spring. Such a lovely contrast to the snow and rain...

Hi Never ever thought that I would say this but I am loving running in the morn...

Margoblue

Graduate•6 years ago

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Stretching?

Does anyone stretch before and /or after? I’m on week 4 and can’t aeem to find any advice on the app? I read somewhere we should not stretch before a run but...

Does anyone stretch before and /or after? I’m on week 4 and can’t aeem to find a...

Janeym1

•6 years ago

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W2R1

Just finished my run, found it easier today. I think it was the 2 mins walk that made it good

Just finished my run, found it easier today. I think it was the 2 mins walk that...

Molliem00

•6 years ago

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My worst run yet :-( W7 R3

today was just such a struggle. I had the weekend off from exercise to let my calf recover, and this morning i just could not get a running rhythm or even any...

today was just such a struggle. I had the weekend off from exercise to let my ca...

alisonx

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

I seem to have finished Week 5!

Week 5

You and Yours

W2R1

Week 3 run 2

1st Run since Graduation - 13 day break!

Ankle injury at W3R3

Week 2 done and dusted!

W3 R2 completed- and a question for those who are more advanced in the program...

W1R1 Newbie!

Little update

50 and counting

W3R2 done - Faux Pas?

Made Me Smile

Week 3 run 1

Week one Run one

The Word Of Gospel

W4R1 done

Week 1 run 2...

Tough Mudder advice

Week 1 run 3 complete

Week3 run 1

Is a 10K possible or a silly idea?

W3R2 - Nailed It!

Week 6, run 2 completed, postponing run 3?

W4R1

Post 5 k running - loving the spring weather!

Stretching?

W2R1

My worst run yet :-( W7 R3

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