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W2 R1-smashed it!

Was in a good positive frame of mind before my run today, it felt good. I decided to push myself and run through the 5 minute cool down (I had my own cool down...

Was in a good positive frame of mind before my run today, it felt good. I decide...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

It took a lot to convince myself I should run today! Especially in this weather. But I did it and I am so happy I did! The dog wasn’t very impressed with the...

It took a lot to convince myself I should run today! Especially in this weather....

tjstoll

•6 years ago

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Wk 6- Another week, another milestone.

With each passing week, I feel my runs becoming more efficient and my body embracing the runs. Such a great feeling. The 3rd run for this week was definitely a...

With each passing week, I feel my runs becoming more efficient and my body embra...

kriston

•6 years ago

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Bridge to 10k app? What is best?

I've signed up to race for life having graduated from couch to 5k a month ago. I've been running about 6k stretching to 6.5k 3 times a week but I want to push...

I've signed up to race for life having graduated from couch to 5k a month ago. I...

Fatflabtofitfab

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back in the game! 💪🏻👟🏃🏼‍♀️😊

Bit muddy but second run done! Thanks to everyone that gave me the motivation to get back out there!! 🙌🏻😊

Bit muddy but second run done! Thanks to everyone that gave me the motivation to...

jaime77

•6 years ago

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Alzheimer

My mom got sign of it what can I do delay it or help her any special diet or exercise or vitamin can help her

My mom got sign of it what can I do delay it or help her any special diet or exe...

chicsherrie

•6 years ago

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Peaking at the Peak District :)

Ok soooo. Ran Wks 5 r2 for the 3rd time over a matter of months. In the Peak District for now ( from Edinburgh) and thankfully found a canal to run along....

Ok soooo. Ran Wks 5 r2 for the 3rd time over a matter of months. In the Peak Dis...

rosemel64

•6 years ago

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Nervous about week two

I haven't finished week one yet but I'm just wondering how long the runs are on week 2. I've done my first run and was surprised at how unfit I've become in...

I haven't finished week one yet but I'm just wondering how long the runs are on ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 5

Hi, I’ve done week 5 run 2 but I can’t seem to get my head into the right place for r3. I’m really not convinced I can run for 20 mins non stop yet!! Has...

Hi, I’ve done week 5 run 2 but I can’t seem to get my head into the right place...

Linford1409

•6 years ago

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Day 1!

Finished my first day about an hour ago. Safe to say it was much harder than I thought! I am only 25 but really really unfit and a little overweight. I’m an...

Finished my first day about an hour ago. Safe to say it was much harder than I t...

Matt__

•6 years ago

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I ran up a big hill on holiday!

Ok I only ran for the final 1 km of a 12km walk this morning but it was a big hill that I didn’t expect to be able to tackle and I did it. Proving that my...

Ok I only ran for the final 1 km of a 12km walk this morning but it was a big hi...

Jude1963

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finding the joy

So, after a month or so of consolidation, I'm finally running 5K 'comfortably'. What a glorious feeling! I hope you don't mind if I ramble for a bit, but I...

So, after a month or so of consolidation, I'm finally running 5K 'comfortably'. ...

VDubya

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running with my son

I am only on week one, but when I get to the longer runs is it ok for my 9 year old to do the same? He does the "1k a day" at school. He runs rings round me...

I am only on week one, but when I get to the longer runs is it ok for my 9 year ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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What ever the weather 🏃‍♂️ ☔️

Didn’t let the weather stop me. Week 2 run 1 complete and without stopping short on any of the runs. Super proud of myself.

Didn’t let the weather stop me. Week 2 run 1 complete and without stopping shor...

Elizabeth74

•6 years ago

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Family Power

My son (26) and I (53) just completed W7R1. I can't believe I was able to run for 25 minutes straight! When I contemplate how close I was to...

My son (26) and I (53) just completed W7R1. I can't believe I was able to run f...

cougarblu

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run 🏃‍♀️

Week 1, run 1 just completed... feeling tired but chuffed with myself 👍 I can do this!

Week 1, run 1 just completed... feeling tired but chuffed with myself 👍 I can d...

CTag79

•6 years ago

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Struggling

I graduated a couple of weeks ago, and had hoped it would be getting a bit easier by now, but if anything it has felt harder. I'm nowhere near 5k (2.8-3.2) on...

I graduated a couple of weeks ago, and had hoped it would be getting a bit easie...

Getagrip2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 3

Ran out in the drizzle today after first day back at work after holiday. I was excited at finishing week 4, still needing those walking gaps to recover my...

Ran out in the drizzle today after first day back at work after holiday. I was e...

Couch-potato

•6 years ago

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Graduation tee shirts and badges

Once you have graduated why not celebrate in style and treat yourself to a real badge and/or a tee shirt. To find this official NHS C25K merchandise click the...

Once you have graduated why not celebrate in style and treat yourself to a real ...

completerunner

•6 years ago

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W2R1

So the first run of week two, 90 seconds felt soooooo long, but taking the advice from you all and I went slowly, really slowly and did it. So pleased. My...

So the first run of week two, 90 seconds felt soooooo long, but taking the advic...

rubysmiles

•6 years ago

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App issues!

We started Couch to 5K in Jan... I hurt my back 3 weeks ago, we'd done 1 run of week 7. My phone has just done a restore and lost all my data. Can I skip...

We started Couch to 5K in Jan... I hurt my back 3 weeks ago, we'd done 1 run of ...

Enzoward

•6 years ago

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Suggestions/Tips week 1 run 2

Hi all, Just joined this group! I’m after some help, I’m not the fittest of people but recently started the gym & im now trying the couch to 5k! I have...

Hi all, Just joined this group! I’m after some help, I’m not the fittest of peop...

runnercj

•6 years ago

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Week 2 complete

I started my journey in January but on my own, looking at the c25k app I thought there was no chance of me doing it. Jogging for 30 seconds had me breathless...

I started my journey in January but on my own, looking at the c25k app I thought...

Tigercub89

•6 years ago

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OMG I just ran :)

Week 1 run 1 Can't believe I actually did it. My biggest hurdle was getting out of the door, but it's done and I'm still breathing so all good. Onwards and...

Week 1 run 1 Can't believe I actually did it. My biggest hurdle was getting ou...

SendWine

Graduate•6 years ago

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I'm becoming a runner! W6 R3

Never thought i'd say that! So last week i was up north visiting my friend who is a 'runner' she took me out on 2 runs with her that week, needless to say i...

Never thought i'd say that! So last week i was up north visiting my friend who ...

alisonx

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back again!

So this will be my second time doing this. I completed it a couple of years ago and was so proud of myself. Don't get me wrong I wasn't like a gazelle all...

So this will be my second time doing this. I completed it a couple of years ago ...

LadyP79

•6 years ago

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Week 3 😁

Well I've got week 1 ( did 5 runs in this week just to get into it ), then week 2 done and did my first run of week 3 on Sunday morning. I've had a few niggles...

Well I've got week 1 ( did 5 runs in this week just to get into it ), then week ...

limberlou

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5k

Just done my first wk 1 day 1 couch to 5k not going to lie it was hard but good and im already aching also ripped me heels to bits so note to self for next...

Just done my first wk 1 day 1 couch to 5k not going to lie it was hard but good ...

Emmab1980

•6 years ago

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I think I have found my running time😂

Whilst in work I went for my lunch break and decided to go to the gym. I ran on the treadmill and found that I felt amazing after the run and when the kids are...

Whilst in work I went for my lunch break and decided to go to the gym. I ran on ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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WK2 Run1 done!

So yesterday I did the first of the week 2 runs. I must admit, I was not looking forward to running for the 90 seconds, but it was not too bad in the end. My...

So yesterday I did the first of the week 2 runs. I must admit, I was not looking...

Beestonbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

W2 R1-smashed it!

Week 1 Run 2

Wk 6- Another week, another milestone.

Bridge to 10k app? What is best?

Back in the game! 💪🏻👟🏃🏼‍♀️😊

Alzheimer

Peaking at the Peak District :)

Nervous about week two

Week 5

Day 1!

I ran up a big hill on holiday!

Finding the joy

Running with my son

What ever the weather 🏃‍♂️ ☔️

Family Power

First run 🏃‍♀️

Struggling

Week 4 run 3

Graduation tee shirts and badges

W2R1

App issues!

Suggestions/Tips week 1 run 2

Week 2 complete

OMG I just ran :)

I'm becoming a runner! W6 R3

Back again!

Week 3 😁

Couch to 5k

I think I have found my running time😂

WK2 Run1 done!

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