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Week 8 Run 1 - ✅ I ran for 28mins!! 💪🏼

Well who would have thought those tiny extra 3 minutes would bring such elation on completing the run?! Firstly though started off a bit fast for the 1st 5...

Well who would have thought those tiny extra 3 minutes would bring such elation ...

Ripcurlrana71

•6 years ago

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Week5R3! Can't believe I did it!

Hello, I'm new here but really love how supportive this community is. I just finished the 20min run this morning and I am so, so proud of myself. I can't...

Hello, I'm new here but really love how supportive this community is. I just fin...

Teeza

Graduate•6 years ago

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Letter to my old self

During W1 and W2 I spent too much time looking at the ‘mega athletes’ and natural runner types on weeks 7,8 & 9 thinking it’s okay for them, they’re......

During W1 and W2 I spent too much time looking at the ‘mega athletes’ and natura...

Updcreative

Graduate•6 years ago

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New to running

At 64 definitely new to running. Always thought it was medicine for a mad dog! Don't know what's changed but here I am , week 1 , run2 of couch to 5k and so...

At 64 definitely new to running. Always thought it was medicine for a mad dog! ...

Grannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Brain gremlins beaten today: W7R1

I just want to thank everyone that took the time to reassure me after my horrendous week 6 run 3 on Wednesday:...

I just want to thank everyone that took the time to reassure me after my horrend...

trogdelight

Graduate•6 years ago

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Should I repeat wk 2 ?

Hello friends , I have just completed w2r3. I found the last run tough although I’ve managed to do each one 100% im thinking about whether I should do wk two...

Hello friends , I have just completed w2r3. I found the last run tough although ...

Mariebridget66

•6 years ago

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Lead Legs

End of week 1 and enjoying c25k already but my legs feel so heavy when I run which slows me down to the extent that I don't really feel that out of breath....

End of week 1 and enjoying c25k already but my legs feel so heavy when I run whi...

HSta

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Looking for a buddy..w7 r1!

Im struggling and lost motivation....anyone want to buddy me? I am good at being there for others but crap doing it on my own. Monday, Wednesday and friday...

Im struggling and lost motivation....anyone want to buddy me? I am good at being...

Pixiepickles

•6 years ago

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Advice needed on starting again after a brief break....

Hi 🙂 I recently finished the plan, and loved it. Before starting I walked loads but didn’t do any other exercise, so wanted to improve my fitness. After...

Hi 🙂 I recently finished the plan, and loved it. Before starting I walked loads...

SadieMac81

•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Well again my plans for an early run were scuppered, mainly by me being a lazy arse , waking up at 7, thinking it’s a bit chilly and I wonder if il need a...

Well again my plans for an early run were scuppered, mainly by me being a lazy a...

limberlou

Graduate•6 years ago

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So...

I might have done a crazy thing and enrolled in something that requires running... 😶

I might have done a crazy thing and enrolled in something that requires running....

Tjar

•6 years ago

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Yay I did it! ...... W9r3 (5.4km)

Can't believe I've actually done it ... Just need to keep going now.

Mab23

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ready w5 here I come

Feeling great w4r3 done ..Looking forward to the week ahead ...Think this is when my stamina and endurance will come into play ...What a great program this is...

Feeling great w4r3 done ..Looking forward to the week ahead ...Think this is whe...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

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30 min run - and some wildlife!

I finally managed to force myself out this evening, along with Tiny Terrier-ist since he’s clearly in need of more tiring out... With Laura and the week 9...

I finally managed to force myself out this evening, along with Tiny Terrier-ist ...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

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Oh yes! W5R1

So after 5 towns / cities 3 airports (one x2) 1 cancelled flight 1 missed connection 2 accommodations a cancelled taxi and a car hire whilst stranded in Italy...

So after 5 towns / cities 3 airports (one x2) 1 cancelled flight 1 missed connec...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally, I conquered!

Tried the app before and I was defeated. Did my nearly full session today but for a two short stops in between the last two runs. So proud of myself. Can’t...

Tried the app before and I was defeated. Did my nearly full session today but fo...

KokoZ

•6 years ago

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Gutted!! 😥

Gutted that I have injured my ankle 😥. Finished Week 3 yesterday and by late evening my inner ankle bone started feeling very tender. This morning my ankle...

Gutted that I have injured my ankle 😥. Finished Week 3 yesterday and by late ev...

BlondeAmbition72

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 in the bag ...and a cheeky extra run

Completed W5r3 yesterday and loved it. My friend asked me to accompany her running tonight so I did. Much to my shock I ran for 35 mins and did just over4k. I...

Completed W5r3 yesterday and loved it. My friend asked me to accompany her runni...

Benmum

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Knees getting better

Week 1 knee pain so awful nearly gave up. Just done W6 R3 and no pain at all. Not quite sure why but happy to accept it. Anyone else found they have got better...

Week 1 knee pain so awful nearly gave up. Just done W6 R3 and no pain at all. No...

Madwife60

•6 years ago

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Yes! 25 mins! Week 6 done!! 😁😁😁

So happy! It was raining when we left so put on waterproof and drove to our starting point. Off we went. Then the rain stopped and layers came off! We did...

So happy! It was raining when we left so put on waterproof and drove to our sta...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’ve done it. Week six. Done.

I still can’t believe it. I’ve completed run six. 25 mins non stop. I’ve got through every run so far first time and am so proud of myself. I’ve never run for...

I still can’t believe it. I’ve completed run six. 25 mins non stop. I’ve got thr...

jan2563

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

I've started later on in the programme as I've been running on and off and been managing to run for quite a bit. I've managed week 5 run 1 twice and started...

I've started later on in the programme as I've been running on and off and been ...

Kat_Mc12

•6 years ago

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W3R1

Just done w3r1 didn’t find it too bad - time seemed to go quite quickly too - has anybody found they’ve toned up or lost weight doing the c25k - trying to lose...

Just done w3r1 didn’t find it too bad - time seemed to go quite quickly too - ha...

r4ch3l

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Back to it and loving it!

This time last year I had completed wk3 r1, was just about to go out the door for the next run when my trainer snagged on my doorframe’s sharp corner, broke...

This time last year I had completed wk3 r1, was just about to go out the door fo...

Claireisrunning

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 3 completed

So that's week 2 done. In some respects it was easier than I thought it would be, but in others harder. I am beginning to think that a lot of this is mental...

So that's week 2 done. In some respects it was easier than I thought it would be...

Dudders61

•6 years ago

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W5R1 - Running is getting tougher and easier 😀

Started my W5 today. It’s such a strange feeling. Before starting the week I was so apprehensive about the first run, couldn’t imagine myself doing three 5...

Started my W5 today. It’s such a strange feeling. Before starting the week I was...

das_vikas

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

WK4R1

I though I wouldn’t be able to do this one but pleased to say I did 😊. Michael said I would manage and he was right - my hero 🏃‍♀️

I though I wouldn’t be able to do this one but pleased to say I did 😊. Michael...

Manushi

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5 R3 Success!

I honestly can’t believe I managed a 20 min (very slow) run today! It’s something I thought I would never say. Thanks to everyone who gave me support and...

I honestly can’t believe I managed a 20 min (very slow) run today! It’s somethin...

HIGNFY18

•6 years ago

9 Replies

WK6 done, feeling good

So, today me and my super coach, (hubby), did the final WK6 25 minute run. I had struggled with run 2 so was not looking forward to this one, also had a sore...

So, today me and my super coach, (hubby), did the final WK6 25 minute run. I had...

Beestonbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 done! 💪

My buddy bailed, it was raining but it wasn’t as bad as expected. It was hard but not really any harder than the previous hards (if that makes sense). I was...

My buddy bailed, it was raining but it wasn’t as bad as expected. It was hard bu...

Crittermad

Graduate•6 years ago

23 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Week 8 Run 1 - ✅ I ran for 28mins!! 💪🏼

Week5R3! Can't believe I did it!

Letter to my old self

New to running

Brain gremlins beaten today: W7R1

Should I repeat wk 2 ?

Lead Legs

Looking for a buddy..w7 r1!

Advice needed on starting again after a brief break....

Week 8 run 1

So...

Yay I did it! ...... W9r3 (5.4km)

Ready w5 here I come

30 min run - and some wildlife!

Oh yes! W5R1

Finally, I conquered!

Gutted!! 😥

Week 5 in the bag ...and a cheeky extra run

Knees getting better

Yes! 25 mins! Week 6 done!! 😁😁😁

I’ve done it. Week six. Done.

Week 5 run 2

W3R1

Back to it and loving it!

Week 2 run 3 completed

W5R1 - Running is getting tougher and easier 😀

WK4R1

W5 R3 Success!

WK6 done, feeling good

Week 5 done! 💪

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