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Shattered

Just completed week 4 and found it a massive struggle, I know I can do it because I’ve followed this plan before, but I’m going to have to repeat this week I...

Just completed week 4 and found it a massive struggle, I know I can do it becaus...

Kjo_72

•6 years ago

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I’m officially a runner! Week 6 done & Toxic 12

The much anticipated run 3 of week 6 is just been completed and I sit here in the gym resting and writing this blog. Who would have thought that 6 weeks ago I...

The much anticipated run 3 of week 6 is just been completed and I sit here in th...

Ray1972

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 3 getting there now

Out early for this final run of week 8, first 5 mins have been tough but today it seemed easier and managed to keep a regular pace for the duration. I have...

Out early for this final run of week 8, first 5 mins have been tough but today i...

Kkfe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Flip Flop Fury 😡

I’ve reached w9 r2 and other than muscle ache I’ve had no problem with sore joints, despite having a plastic right knee cap for over 40 years (I was 14 when it...

I’ve reached w9 r2 and other than muscle ache I’ve had no problem with sore join...

Bev_Beeti

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting out

Hello! I’m a bit nervous about posting here, but I figure I’ll never get anywhere by just lurking on the sidelines..... I started C25k last week, after years...

Hello! I’m a bit nervous about posting here, but I figure I’ll never get anywher...

Balletomane9

•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 Complete :-)

What a beautiful morning for a run, breezy and sunny, ran along the bank of the canal, its great to get away from the traffic and the exhaust fumes, although I...

What a beautiful morning for a run, breezy and sunny, ran along the bank of the ...

Visionon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Scared as H....but W6R1 in the bag!

Hey runners!! 👋 I have only gone and done it! I don’t know but I was really scared today. I really thought the bubble might burst after all the elation of...

Hey runners!! 👋 I have only gone and done it! I don’t know but I was really sc...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5

Hamstring muscles ache after doing first run today 5min walk and 5 min runs did it though got sore muscles !

Hamstring muscles ache after doing first run today 5min walk and 5 min runs did ...

Robert128

•6 years ago

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Week 8 complete!!!

Lovely run this morning. Although still a tad windy . I read a post the other day about how friendly people are when you are running, and I totally agree....

Lovely run this morning. Although still a tad windy . I read a post the other da...

Deborahchick46

Graduate•6 years ago

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Overpronate Trainer advice

Hello everyone, looking for advice on trianers from folks that overpronate when they run. Sorry if this post runs a little long A little background both of my...

Hello everyone, looking for advice on trianers from folks that overpronate when ...

ellsbells71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7 r2

After a week lay off was pleased to get back on track. Maybe I should do mornings more often 😨

After a week lay off was pleased to get back on track. Maybe I should do morning...

Adamdrew31

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Wk4run1

Wow I did it and to be honest did not have a problem with the extra 2 mins to think that 4 weeks ago after a 60 second jog I was huffing and puffing but now...

Wow I did it and to be honest did not have a problem with the extra 2 mins to th...

Pencoed18

Graduate•6 years ago

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Consolidation W3R3 - 5k!!!

So I started running when the clocks changed to British Summer Time. Today is Midsummers Day. Due to run 40 mins in my “increase by 10%” running plan....

So I started running when the clocks changed to British Summer Time. Today is Mi...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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What now?

I’ve only just found this group, and thank goodness I have. I graduated C25K a few weeks ago and wasn’t sure what to do next. I’ve continued doing 30min runs 3...

I’ve only just found this group, and thank goodness I have. I graduated C25K a f...

Fb75

Graduate•6 years ago

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What a blast!

W4R1 - favourite run so far. I'm so chuffed. The waking bits are killers though. 😂

W4R1 - favourite run so far. I'm so chuffed. The waking bits are killers though....

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

Morning fellow runners hope you are all ok. Just finished run 2 week 7 I feel great tried doing a more hilly run this morning so impressed with this...

Morning fellow runners hope you are all ok. Just finished run 2 week 7 I feel...

Karen376

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post Grad R2

Early morning run today with the buzzards- felt good and did the 5K consolidating- down to 31 mins now- I’ll take that 😀🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️😀👌👍 Happy running...

Early morning run today with the buzzards- felt good and did the 5K consolidatin...

F1ipperation

Graduate•6 years ago

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Decided to start back up

So today I took the plunge and decided to start c25k again for the millionth time. I can never seem to get past week two as I lose motivation as I feel as...

So today I took the plunge and decided to start c25k again for the millionth tim...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Can I start and finish the program in 7 weeks only?

Hi everyone, So my dream for 7 years now is to be able to run 5k in about 30 or 35 mins...every time I start I stopped either at the 4th or 5th week. Since...

Hi everyone, So my dream for 7 years now is to be able to run 5k in about 30 o...

noha1

•6 years ago

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W5 R3 Yay! 20 minutes in one go! (but what does she say at the end?)

That's it - my first ever 20 minute run and it wasn't nearly as bad as I had thought it would be and I can't quite believe I have done it! One thing though -...

That's it - my first ever 20 minute run and it wasn't nearly as bad as I had tho...

M5Buff5

•6 years ago

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2nd postgrad run

On a bit of a euro tour so after the steep hills of Constantinople it was the flat (and the cobbles) of Copenhagen today. 6.25km.

On a bit of a euro tour so after the steep hills of Constantinople it was the fl...

Will_

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Stick With it, I did and am about to run a Marathon

I started the couch to 5k in December 15. After my first run I couldn't even unlock the door to get in our apartment I felt so ill. The minute runs felt so...

I started the couch to 5k in December 15. After my first run I couldn't even un...

Treacle3

•6 years ago

23 Replies

New here

Hi just started the couch to 5k last week, im on week 2 run 3 tomorrow and so far so good. I kinda dread next week cause the runs seem to increase so much :(...

Hi just started the couch to 5k last week, im on week 2 run 3 tomorrow and so f...

cheeseheads

•6 years ago

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W1R2

Just completed my 2nd run. Feeling much better that the 1st run. Starting to enjoy this! Any other newbies?

Just completed my 2nd run. Feeling much better that the 1st run. Starting to enj...

Cozzanostra

•6 years ago

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Gait analysis - just an excuse to sell you more expensive shoes?!? I better be bouncing like Tigger!

Been stuck on week 4 for nearly 3 weeks now, due to work, illness and the World Cup but planning to finally put it to bed tomorrow. Anyway I felt it was time...

Been stuck on week 4 for nearly 3 weeks now, due to work, illness and the World ...

RichRunsSlowly

•6 years ago

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Week1 Run 1

So I did this run yesterday, didn't even complete it. I did the 6 minutes fine, did half the 7th minute and was then deflated that i didn't complete min 7 so...

So I did this run yesterday, didn't even complete it. I did the 6 minutes fine, ...

AshHelm1994

•6 years ago

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Iky222

W4R3 completed today not as bad as the middle run .

Iky222

•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 done. Not losing any weight yet :(

Hi all. I have just completed week 3 run 2, loving the programme, finding it much more manageable than I thought I would! But I haven't started to lose any...

Hi all. I have just completed week 3 run 2, loving the programme, finding it muc...

LaurenRebeccaD

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just yes

W5R1 completed. I really didn’t think I’d be able to run this week because of the pain I’ve been in since Monday. This morning I felt terribly exhausted along...

W5R1 completed. I really didn’t think I’d be able to run this week because of t...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Physio round two

Second physio appointment yesterday. He was pleased with how things are going, which is good, and spent some more time working on my lower back. To me it just...

Second physio appointment yesterday. He was pleased with how things are going, w...

Eiralas

Graduate•6 years ago

28 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Shattered

I’m officially a runner! Week 6 done & Toxic 12

Week 8 run 3 getting there now

Flip Flop Fury 😡

Starting out

Week 7 Run 1 Complete :-)

Scared as H....but W6R1 in the bag!

Week 5

Week 8 complete!!!

Overpronate Trainer advice

Wk7 r2

Wk4run1

Consolidation W3R3 - 5k!!!

What now?

What a blast!

Week 7 run 2

Post Grad R2

Decided to start back up

Can I start and finish the program in 7 weeks only?

W5 R3 Yay! 20 minutes in one go! (but what does she say at the end?)

2nd postgrad run

Stick With it, I did and am about to run a Marathon

New here

W1R2

Gait analysis - just an excuse to sell you more expensive shoes?!? I better be bouncing like Tigger!

Week1 Run 1

Iky222

Week 3 Run 2 done. Not losing any weight yet :(

Just yes

Physio round two

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