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Week 6

Well that's week 6 all done. R2 was the hardest this week, that might well be due to being in holiday so not running my usual circuit. R3 today, still away but...

Well that's week 6 all done. R2 was the hardest this week, that might well be du...

Lee1167

Graduate•6 years ago

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Giving it your all.

Just completed weeķ 5 run 3 and the 20 min run seemed daunting but finished it to Elton John singing I'm still standing,looking forward to week...

Just completed weeķ 5 run 3 and the 20 min run seemed daunting but finished it t...

Willie42

•6 years ago

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NEW GRADUATE

Just noticed GRADUATE 👩‍🎓 beside my username 😊😊😊😊 How great does that feel!!!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ 😃😃😃😃x Keep going everyone xx it will...

Just noticed GRADUATE 👩‍🎓 beside my username 😊😊😊😊 How great does that feel...

ElizaMai

Graduate•6 years ago

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New Runner

I just joined...and downloaded the app. I am doing a sprint triathlon end of June as a team and will be doing the running portion of it...I hope...I pray...

I just joined...and downloaded the app. I am doing a sprint triathlon end of Ju...

BostonLiz

•6 years ago

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W1R1: The road to perdition

There were lots of things I was worried about before the run began, not least how they'd identify my body when it was found collapsed at the side of the road....

There were lots of things I was worried about before the run began, not least ho...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W1R3 done

I’m happy to report that week 1 is in the running bank! I was looking forward to getting out and doing it, and having the session programmed into my diary...

I’m happy to report that week 1 is in the running bank! I was looking forward t...

Susojan

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3 - I did it!

Just completed Week 1, so happy. I never thought I could even finish Run 1 let alone all 3! At the age of (almost 59) 58 I'd written myself off re exercise...

Just completed Week 1, so happy. I never thought I could even finish Run 1 let a...

Maybe58

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back pain advice

Does anyone suffer from back pain since starting running? I’m w4r3. I have been told to start doing some core excersises like plank etc. Does anyone have any...

Does anyone suffer from back pain since starting running? I’m w4r3. I have been ...

Beth-monkey

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1

Seriously how did I get to week 8 without quitting?? Whisper it quietly, say it under your breath for fear of being heard “ I’m actually enjoying this!” Shhh

Seriously how did I get to week 8 without quitting?? Whisper it quietly, say it...

robOliver

•6 years ago

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Update from the IC

Well I know it's only been 4 (!?really!?) days but I can tell you it feels like a whole lot more than that! I've learned a fair bit, I've felt sorry for...

Well I know it's only been 4 (!?really!?) days but I can tell you it feels like ...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tight calves...ouch 😖

Wk3 r3. Calves soooooooo tight on the last 3min run today. This is the stage I have got to twice before when attempting C25k then too sore. DON’T want to...

Wk3 r3. Calves soooooooo tight on the last 3min run today. This is the stage I ...

AliK0871

Graduate•6 years ago

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First 5k RACE tomorrow!!

Hey everyone! I am set to run in my first 5k race ever tomorrow! I did a "trial run" through the race path and things went fairly well! Pace is so very slow (I...

Hey everyone! I am set to run in my first 5k race ever tomorrow! I did a "trial ...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3 completed

Woo! That wasn’t so hard until I turned back at halfway and realised I had had a strong tailwind which was now trying to stop me running! Great buzz again....

Woo! That wasn’t so hard until I turned back at halfway and realised I had had a...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just finished day three/week one of C25K (yay me!)

I used to be a runner, years ago, but had surgery for a fractured sesamoid a few years back and have been nervous about starting to run again. But now, at age...

I used to be a runner, years ago, but had surgery for a fractured sesamoid a few...

Hidden

•6 years ago

17 Replies

New to running.

Helloooo! So I’m totally out of shape, about 40 lbs overweight and I hated running. This app has made it easier for me not to get discouraged. Love how...

Helloooo! So I’m totally out of shape, about 40 lbs overweight and I hated runni...

MrsClare2016

•6 years ago

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Motivational clothing

Running gear has arrived- all black, no lurid Lycra ((Easter bargains from Mountain Warehouse and eBay). All set for week 8 and now I will run with ninja...

Running gear has arrived- all black, no lurid Lycra ((Easter bargains from Mount...

Sarararara

Graduate•6 years ago

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Safety - and privacy - first.

Some of you know who I am and I know some of you beyond the Forum names/avatars. I like my relative anonymity here and on other Forums for lots of reasons and...

Some of you know who I am and I know some of you beyond the Forum names/avatars....

Irish-John

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

Week 0 to 9 incredible

Well my last run in the morning ... I’ve just checked my journey from never being able to run to now ... it’s amazing I can’t believe what I’m reading and...

Well my last run in the morning ... I’ve just checked my journey from never bei...

Tibbz

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 completed for 70th birthday challenge!

I set myself the C25K challenge earlier this year to coincide with my 70th birthday in March. Today I finished on schedule and it feels wonderful. I’ve enjoyed...

I set myself the C25K challenge earlier this year to coincide with my 70th birth...

Eladon

Graduate•6 years ago

35 Replies

Nigelbox first post

Hi Everyone. I am new to this site but I am on week 7 run 1 tonight. I must admit I have been doing the runs in the Gym due to some knee issues, that said I...

Hi Everyone. I am new to this site but I am on week 7 run 1 tonight. I must adm...

Nigelbox

•6 years ago

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So near🎓 but yet so far

Sunshine yesterday plus my rest day , went out on my bike 🚲 stayed out for a few hours , far to nice to be inside,😊decided to look for new running routes 😊...

Sunshine yesterday plus my rest day , went out on my bike 🚲 stayed out for a fe...

Jen58

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Decided to use C25k, planning week 1. Which route planning app is recommended?

Good morning, I have not started the programme yet, but am looking to get everything ready. I have seen a lot of different route planning apps mentioned, but...

Good morning, I have not started the programme yet, but am looking to get everyt...

RobW73

Graduate•6 years ago

16 Replies

W7R3 done. AT LAST! 😊

Good grief! I never thought it would happen. Sweaty and lying on my bed with sweat stinging my eyes but happy.

Good grief! I never thought it would happen. Sweaty and lying on my bed with sw...

msanni

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Wk9 R2 ✅

Last night I completed R2 of Wk9 and for the first time actually felt like a runner 😁 I took a different route which was one big loop which I knew would cover...

Last night I completed R2 of Wk9 and for the first time actually felt like a run...

Melo_smiles

Graduate•6 years ago

18 Replies

wk1 run2 boom 💥

just completed week1 run2 My 10yr old was beside me pushing me on for each running section 🏃‍♀️. He gave me a high five and said how well I am doing even...

just completed week1 run2 My 10yr old was beside me pushing me on for each runn...

Dannoodles

•6 years ago

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New fitbit 😁👍🏼

Wow I'm impressed my hubby git me a fit but charge 2 last night and I'm so impressed ( had a basic alta before ) Bit of extra motivation 🤪

Wow I'm impressed my hubby git me a fit but charge 2 last night and I'm so impre...

Cwtch2018

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Couch to 5k!!!

Hi everyone! I have now finished week 3 of couch to 5k and am loving it! Looking forward to week 4! How is everyone else getting on? Lauren x

Hi everyone! I have now finished week 3 of couch to 5k and am loving it! Lookin...

laurenkels88

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Change of rest day??

I am due to do w1 r3 Saturday however I have a boxercise class in the morning and then family plans that day, would it be ok to run again tonight instead of...

I am due to do w1 r3 Saturday however I have a boxercise class in the morning an...

Lisha89

•6 years ago

9 Replies

New to running .. and a bit confused

Hello people :) I just started picking up the habit of running .. and made a crazy decision and signed up for a 5k race ( my aim is to try something different...

Hello people :) I just started picking up the habit of running .. and made a cra...

Noufa

•6 years ago

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Newbie- couch to 5K

Today is the day I complete my week 1 run 3 and I'm enjoying it so far! I've always considered myself in relatively good shape, rock climb regularly as hobby...

Today is the day I complete my week 1 run 3 and I'm enjoying it so far! I've alw...

Hidden

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Week 6

Giving it your all.

NEW GRADUATE

New Runner

W1R1: The road to perdition

W1R3 done

W1R3 - I did it!

Back pain advice

W8R1

Update from the IC

Tight calves...ouch 😖

First 5k RACE tomorrow!!

W2R3 completed

Just finished day three/week one of C25K (yay me!)

New to running.

Motivational clothing

Safety - and privacy - first.

Week 0 to 9 incredible

W9R3 completed for 70th birthday challenge!

Nigelbox first post

So near🎓 but yet so far

Decided to use C25k, planning week 1. Which route planning app is recommended?

W7R3 done. AT LAST! 😊

Wk9 R2 ✅

wk1 run2 boom 💥

New fitbit 😁👍🏼

Couch to 5k!!!

Change of rest day??

New to running .. and a bit confused

Newbie- couch to 5K

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