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Feeling good

It’s a bit cloudy and overcast this morning but spring must be in the air as I’m feeling good. I’m really enjoying the light mornings and longer days. W3R2...

It’s a bit cloudy and overcast this morning but spring must be in the air as I’m...

Birdsong53

Graduate•6 years ago

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Foot Cramp W7r2

During the last 5mins of my 25min run I started to get a cramp across the middle of my foot off & on. I left my proper trainers at my caravan so won’t get...

During the last 5mins of my 25min run I started to get a cramp across the middle...

Jb33

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back again

Well I’m back here again. This is 2nd time now. Last year I got to my penultimate run and never completed program. Gutted. Not done any exercise since. BP is...

Well I’m back here again. This is 2nd time now. Last year I got to my penultimat...

Wortho

•6 years ago

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Day 1....

I have realised that my resting heart rate is very high and have decided to do something about. My hope is my running/exercising I will both get fitter and...

I have realised that my resting heart rate is very high and have decided to do s...

Lei1310

•6 years ago

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Beginning at the very beginning. Yet again.

I'm back! For the third time. First time I got to week 5 or something. Second time, last Nov, I made it all the way to week 9 run 2. Then went on holiday, and...

I'm back! For the third time. First time I got to week 5 or something. Second ti...

smallbrit

•6 years ago

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Unsporty couch potato

This is my first post as I've just found this group. I'm about to start week8 of Couch 2 5k and I just can't believe I've got this far. I'm finding it quite...

This is my first post as I've just found this group. I'm about to start week8 of...

Dizzywitch

•6 years ago

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Disappointed ............Week 9 Run 1

Hello everyone, I was really excited to do my first week 9 run this morning and also tracked it on Map my Run...... only to discover that, although I had run...

Hello everyone, I was really excited to do my first week 9 run this morning and ...

MrsT2018

•6 years ago

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Funny looks

I haven’t posted in a while because I’ve been struggling to get back into the habit of running 3 times a week and it wasn’t enjoyable! But not only have I had...

I haven’t posted in a while because I’ve been struggling to get back into the ha...

Susieq174

Graduate•6 years ago

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Completed Week 9 Run 3

I finished my C25K on Saturday!! can't believe that I have completed after so many false starts and more importantly, how much I have enjoyed it. Still not...

I finished my C25K on Saturday!! can't believe that I have completed after so ma...

Kizzymac

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 complete

Just finished week 1 with a wet and muddy run! My first run last week was in glorious sunshine! Really enjoying getting out in the fields again, definitely...

Just finished week 1 with a wet and muddy run! My first run last week was in glo...

Becruns

•6 years ago

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Graduated!

Yes! I completed c25k today! Warm up walk and run was 5.15km. So pleased!

Melinki

Graduate•6 years ago

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Footwear advice

Completed week 1 last week, first 2 runs on treadmill in the hotel but the 3rd on pavements around home, that I found much harder on the legs, any advice on...

Completed week 1 last week, first 2 runs on treadmill in the hotel but the 3rd o...

Berksrover

Graduate•6 years ago

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Still Sore

I’m fed up today. I’m still sore from Saturday’s run and I’m worried it may be more than achy leg muscles. I’m going to take an extra rest day, maybe some...

I’m fed up today. I’m still sore from Saturday’s run and I’m worried it may be ...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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You can do it!

Just completed w3r1. To be honest, at the start I don’t think I would manage 3 minutes running but I did it...twice 😁 I think the common them running in my...

Just completed w3r1. To be honest, at the start I don’t think I would manage 3 m...

gwrunner18

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week one complete

I made it, I didn't think I would! Now debating wether to give week one another go or just attempt week 2 and see how it goes. I still struggled with run 3,...

I made it, I didn't think I would! Now debating wether to give week one another ...

Lisha89

•6 years ago

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Running not walking.

Enjoying this and started slowly and got a little of course with the snow. Then got myself sorted by gettting my running gait checked,new trainers and...

Enjoying this and started slowly and got a little of course with the snow. Then ...

Runster

•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1 - it was a tough one.

So Jo Whiley told me half way through my run today to keep saying in my head ‘I love running. I love running’. Man, did I need that mantra today. I found that...

So Jo Whiley told me half way through my run today to keep saying in my head ‘I ...

CabanaAnna

•6 years ago

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Discouraged

I graduated in January having kept up with all the runs despite the weather. I then ran a 5k race in 44 mins. including the warm up walk. Since then I seem to...

I graduated in January having kept up with all the runs despite the weather. I t...

p1M2l3

•6 years ago

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Week 8 help

Managed week 7 ok. Picked a very hilly route for day 1 week 8. Defeated me. Managed 20 mins. Will have to have another go tomorrow or Wednesday and...

Managed week 7 ok. Picked a very hilly route for day 1 week 8. Defeated me. Ma...

Juleskam

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Week 1 Run 2

Wasn't looking forward to this run today as knew what was ahead of me and my muscles.wete a bit tight from Saturday. But I got up and got out and even though...

Wasn't looking forward to this run today as knew what was ahead of me and my mus...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

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Week three run two

I really didn't want to get out of bed this morning, it was early (as always) and I was so comfy which meant that I didn't drag myself up until about ten...

I really didn't want to get out of bed this morning, it was early (as always) an...

bally187

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run back to health

I’ve always wanted to be a runner since being at school. I’ve tried off and on for years but instead gave up and enjoyed classes at gyms. Around 2 years ago my...

I’ve always wanted to be a runner since being at school. I’ve tried off and on f...

TherapyCorner

•6 years ago

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Week 4 smashed!

Week 4 complete! Can honestly say I am totally made up, when I saw 5 min runs I thought no way .... but it goes to show what determination can achieve! My new...

Week 4 complete! Can honestly say I am totally made up, when I saw 5 min runs I ...

Superstarnewbie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Poppo1

Day 3 week 9 done can’t believe I completed couch to 5k now to concentrate on distance for my first park run 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️✔️

Day 3 week 9 done can’t believe I completed couch to 5k now to concentrate on di...

Poppo1

•6 years ago

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Weekly chat April 9th - 15th

Hiya and welcome to a new week. Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share something small, so this is a great place for doing...

Hiya and welcome to a new week. Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole pos...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hopefully back on track

After another longer week of break, today's morning alarm at 5am started a good day, good Monday, and hopefully good week. I completed W7R2 with only small...

After another longer week of break, today's morning alarm at 5am started a good ...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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OMG! What have I eaten☹️

I can’t see me running tomorrow. My stomach is doing back flips, I have cramps, I think my IBS is going haywire tonight. Couple of days off I think until it...

I can’t see me running tomorrow. My stomach is doing back flips, I have cramps, ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W8R1 Oooooh I ache

Ninja running in my new black togs went well this morning- an extra 5 min warm-up seemed to make the run less challenging, then a good 5 mins stretching...

Ninja running in my new black togs went well this morning- an extra 5 min warm-u...

Sarararara

Graduate•6 years ago

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Started today

Today I did day 1 of week 1. Think I will be sore tomorrow but feeling determined....

Today I did day 1 of week 1. Think I will be sore tomorrow but feeling determin...

Judyrun

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Terrified & wondering if I can do it

I am thinking of starting this programme tomorrow (or when this cold goes). I've never done any exercise. I'm mid-40s and am very heavy. Does anyone have a...

I am thinking of starting this programme tomorrow (or when this cold goes). I've...

LoonyLoo

•6 years ago

52 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Feeling good

Foot Cramp W7r2

Back again

Day 1....

Beginning at the very beginning. Yet again.

Unsporty couch potato

Disappointed ............Week 9 Run 1

Funny looks

Completed Week 9 Run 3

Week 1 complete

Graduated!

Footwear advice

Still Sore

You can do it!

Week one complete

Running not walking.

Week 2 Run 1 - it was a tough one.

Discouraged

Week 8 help

Week 1 Run 2

Week three run two

Run back to health

Week 4 smashed!

Poppo1

Weekly chat April 9th - 15th

Hopefully back on track

OMG! What have I eaten☹️

W8R1 Oooooh I ache

Started today

Terrified & wondering if I can do it

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