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Week 4 run 3

Ok I expected this to hurt but I didn’t expect to fall flat on my face. Grazed knees, wrists and lip. Sore wrists where I tried to protect myself. Fortunately...

Ok I expected this to hurt but I didn’t expect to fall flat on my face. Grazed k...

Islabear

•6 years ago

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Week 5 done

Yesterday I completed week 5 run 3. I didn’t think I’d be able to do it but I did! Although at the end probably could have walked faster than I was running! I...

Yesterday I completed week 5 run 3. I didn’t think I’d be able to do it but I di...

Tallica1

•6 years ago

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WK3 R3!

I’m about to head out for the last run of week 3 and feeling nervous! I found R2 really difficult and felt my legs could give up on me. Does anyone else have...

I’m about to head out for the last run of week 3 and feeling nervous! I found R2...

Matt__

•6 years ago

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W5 R1 Help!!

Just completed w5 r1. Bit concerned about running for 8 mins followed by 20 mins in the following run!!! I'm struggling with the 5 min jogs. Any advice and...

Just completed w5 r1. Bit concerned about running for 8 mins followed by 20 mins...

JenJen11

•6 years ago

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W2R2 In the bag

Good morning All. Had an early start to the day, up at 6:30 and out pounding the streets for W2R2. Felt strong for the first three runs but felt really...

Good morning All. Had an early start to the day, up at 6:30 and out pounding th...

Chris73G

•6 years ago

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Deflated BIGTIME 😕 advice please

I thought it’s such lovely morning I will go outside (first time on training) to do W4 R2 Omg I could not do none of it WHY!?? So upset I usually do on...

I thought it’s such lovely morning I will go outside (first time on training) to...

Loopyludders

•6 years ago

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W1R3

Hi everyone new to this just completed my first week didn’t think I’d even get this far especially after the first one lol

Hi everyone new to this just completed my first week didn’t think I’d even get t...

Somerset-girl

•6 years ago

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running with the neighhhbours - w6r1

A beautiful morning here today. I'm discovering another benefit to this couch to 5k lark: reconnecting with nature. I'm going to see the ducks on Monday -...

A beautiful morning here today. I'm discovering another benefit to this couch t...

trogdelight

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 3

Well I would never have thought I would have ever ran for 25mins my pace is not that quick and not yet at 5k but I could not even do 60 seconds so I'm sure...

Well I would never have thought I would have ever ran for 25mins my pace is not ...

Sharonbagpi

Graduate•6 years ago

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Normally in bed with hangover 🙄

Hello healthy fit people! Well I’m about to do W1 R2 and as I’m normally in bed with a hangover on Saturday morning I’m feeling very pleased with myself before...

Hello healthy fit people! Well I’m about to do W1 R2 and as I’m normally in bed ...

WineLover99

•6 years ago

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Disappointed

After completing C25K last Saturday, I haven't run at all this week. I have a recurrent back problem that causes pain and stops me in my tracks that started on...

After completing C25K last Saturday, I haven't run at all this week. I have a re...

Duracellqueen

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2

I am struggling a bit with running non stop for 25 mins :( I get so hot - and my heart rate increases to nearly 160 - i try going slower but i'm already...

I am struggling a bit with running non stop for 25 mins :( I get so hot - and m...

Kmgw

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3

I’m about to embark on my last run of the first week this morning! Wish me luck!!! I’m a bit apprehensive but also excited to get out there! The weather is...

I’m about to embark on my last run of the first week this morning! Wish me luck!...

Plest87

•6 years ago

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W3 complete BUT......

So another week done but that was the toughest run so far. The other runs haven't been easy but at least I felt they were manageable. I found myself willing my...

So another week done but that was the toughest run so far. The other runs haven'...

Pete1w

Graduate•6 years ago

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Did it W1R1

Thanks guys for giving valuable advice for going slow and steady . I was able to do it comfortably. My runs were just like brisk walking (as u can see in...

Thanks guys for giving valuable advice for going slow and steady . I was able to...

Grimreaper

•6 years ago

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W1R3

YaY! I did it. Feeling virtuous and at the same time wondering if I will be able to manage Week2?

YaY! I did it. Feeling virtuous and at the same time wondering if I will be able...

JuJogger

Graduate•6 years ago

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Physio - ☑️ Broke - ☑️☑️

Who said running was a cheap hobby? Running shoes £135. Running on sore leg requiring three Physio visits £120. Every running magazine I can get my hands on...

Who said running was a cheap hobby? Running shoes £135. Running on sore leg requ...

Outofpuff

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

I have been feeling ill this last week so have had a weeks gap. Feeling much better yesterday so off I went! It was hard to do the two 10 minute runs but I...

I have been feeling ill this last week so have had a weeks gap. Feeling much bet...

Couch-potato

•6 years ago

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6.3k!!!

I never thought I’d see the day when I could say ‘I ran 6.3k today’... but it happened this evening! I went along with a friend and we ran with a local running...

I never thought I’d see the day when I could say ‘I ran 6.3k today’... but it ha...

ellie674

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1

That was good!. Did some yoga type groin stretches before my run this evening and I had no problems with the extra 30 sec runs . It was a gorgeous evening to...

That was good!. Did some yoga type groin stretches before my run this evening an...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 - Graduation, baby!

I did it! Today I ran my graduation run. Feeling loose and easy, I loped my way over that finish line with a whoop and a holler. My son said he's never been...

I did it! Today I ran my graduation run. Feeling loose and easy, I loped my wa...

cougarblu

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK5-done the big 20 min one!!

Hi all So this morning I have run for 20 mins non stop, never thought it could happen! So chuffed, was a bit tough I won't lie, but our route finished on a...

Hi all So this morning I have run for 20 mins non stop, never thought it could h...

Beestonbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5k complete

Hi everyone I have compiled the last run of 5k and must say I have a satisfied feeling about it but what’s next. I don’t want to stop but not sure what to do...

Hi everyone I have compiled the last run of 5k and must say I have a satisfied f...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Finished week 3

Roll on week 4! Though a bit worried about 5 minutes. Started out slower today on this run and no shin pain so it really counts to go slowly. Looking forwards...

Roll on week 4! Though a bit worried about 5 minutes. Started out slower today o...

Jhill66

•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 2

Hi folks... I've been suffering since wk3 run 2 with bad shin splints on my left leg. I've got good runners, I've been icing them and using foam roller. Today...

Hi folks... I've been suffering since wk3 run 2 with bad shin splints on my left...

mariadiffley18

•6 years ago

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I'm broke...

Since I started C25K at the end of January, I haven't had running shoes. I've never owned real running shoes. I started running in cheap walking shoes that...

Since I started C25K at the end of January, I haven't had running shoes. I've ne...

ToniCR

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 in the bag

Evening fellow couch25K buddies. Another week bites the dust and I’m loving it. Never thought I would say that but my confidence and strength is growing week...

Evening fellow couch25K buddies. Another week bites the dust and I’m loving it....

Birdsong53

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finished week 4

I am a novice runner so any tips are helpful. I finished week 4 and the distance covered was 3k in 32 minutes I don’t know if I can go any faster as I am...

I am a novice runner so any tips are helpful. I finished week 4 and the distance...

Watkins46

•6 years ago

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Wk3 R2 In the bag!

Due to extra work commitments I didn't get to run yesterday. I spent all day today standing at a Tag Rugby tournament with my pupils and my legs were tired and...

Due to extra work commitments I didn't get to run yesterday. I spent all day tod...

Ljb71

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m back!!

Who hoo!! Trainers have been winking at me all week, busy week, still no promotion settled has to go through proper channels even though am doing the flaming...

Who hoo!! Trainers have been winking at me all week, busy week, still no promot...

Polly2810

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Week 4 run 3

Week 5 done

WK3 R3!

W5 R1 Help!!

W2R2 In the bag

Deflated BIGTIME 😕 advice please

W1R3

running with the neighhhbours - w6r1

Week 7 run 3

Normally in bed with hangover 🙄

Disappointed

W7R2

Week 1 Run 3

W3 complete BUT......

Did it W1R1

W1R3

Physio - ☑️ Broke - ☑️☑️

Week 6 run 2

6.3k!!!

W2R1

Week 9 Run 3 - Graduation, baby!

WK5-done the big 20 min one!!

Couch to 5k complete

Finished week 3

Week 4 run 2

I'm broke...

Week 6 in the bag

Finished week 4

Wk3 R2 In the bag!

I’m back!!

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