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Wk 4 😳

Just done first run of week 4... wow I wouldn’t have ever thought I’d be able to run for 5 mins when I started out. Feeling proud 👍🏼

Just done first run of week 4... wow I wouldn’t have ever thought I’d be able to...

Sarahjb77

•6 years ago

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Collision with a mobility scooter!

Headed out today for my second post graduation run. The weather today is much cooler, the last couple of days were around 40 Celcius. It was a mild 21...

Headed out today for my second post graduation run. The weather today is much c...

Goforitmama

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7... I’m baaack! A rest is as good as..a rest!

I’ve been watching from afar as the rest of my virtual running buds sail off into the weeks 8-9 distance. I’m not jealous, in fact I’m damn proud of them and...

I’ve been watching from afar as the rest of my virtual running buds sail off int...

DaveB46

Graduate•6 years ago

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Heyyy all

Ahhh just completed my first day 😬😬😬

Glittery2k

•6 years ago

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Slow but sure.

So I'm getting there slowly but surely, I'm plodding through my early morning run and although I hate it and it's tough and I ask why the hell I'm doing it, I...

So I'm getting there slowly but surely, I'm plodding through my early morning ru...

Mybelle

•6 years ago

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Pain again

I was supposed to run today but have had to cancel as I’ve had a shooting pain in my knee since yesterday afternoon. I last ran on Sunday. I was fine until...

I was supposed to run today but have had to cancel as I’ve had a shooting pain i...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Laura vs. Sarah Millican

Hello, May be a silly question but is there any difference between what Laura says on the app and Sarah Millican? I currently have Sarah but was wondering...

Hello, May be a silly question but is there any difference between what Laura sa...

TallulahTot

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 - Elated

When I was in week 1, I couldn't imagine being where I am now. And here I am, running for 8 whole minutes in one go! Twice!! I am seeing improvements in every...

When I was in week 1, I couldn't imagine being where I am now. And here I am, ru...

Little-runner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 done - yay!

Finished my third run of w1 - and then went straight into an hour’s quite hard yoga class! I am now officially knackered, lying on the sofa with Cat on top !...

Finished my third run of w1 - and then went straight into an hour’s quite hard y...

YogaRules

•6 years ago

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A year on from graduation ...

I graduated a year ago today. I still remember how wonderful that felt. One year on I am still running three times a week (barring three short spells on the...

I graduated a year ago today. I still remember how wonderful that felt. One yea...

linda9389

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 + global challenge and Samsung health challenge

Hello fellow runners! Getting the bug bag... It's feeling great. Also doing the global challenged (virgin pulse) with the company I work for) and the broccoli...

Hello fellow runners! Getting the bug bag... It's feeling great. Also doing the ...

Sinouche

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8 r1 complete - still feeling ill 3 hours later??

So I dragged myself through week8 run 1 this morning, didn't feel as 'easy' or smooth as my week 7 runs have been. I didn't go as fast as last week either, my...

So I dragged myself through week8 run 1 this morning, didn't feel as 'easy' or s...

llynnnn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Phone app that tracks progress?

I wondering if anyone has found a good app for the iPhone that tracks your progress, route etc?

I wondering if anyone has found a good app for the iPhone that tracks your progr...

Mandy4004

•6 years ago

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W1 r1

I did it after years out I did it! I’m a sweaty mess with jelly legs and it is only w1 r1 but I’m so happy

I did it after years out I did it! I’m a sweaty mess with jelly legs and it is o...

Juski

•6 years ago

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Newbie

After many years of relative inactivity I have just signed up for C25K and am on my first week. Can anyone recommend a good running playlist to listen to...

After many years of relative inactivity I have just signed up for C25K and am on...

Steve758

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Hi I am on W7r2 just completed the running time is up to 25 mins I feel like I am dying but am determined to do this ,the runs are much harder now cos they are...

Hi I am on W7r2 just completed the running time is up to 25 mins I feel like I a...

Paula111

•6 years ago

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W3R3 began with heavy legs and a distinct lack of enthusiasm but finished with plenty to spare!

I really didn't feel like running this morning. My legs felt heavy and I still ached from the previous run. For the first minute of the first 90 secs my ankles...

I really didn't feel like running this morning. My legs felt heavy and I still a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W6R1 got a bit complicated

Good morning from sunny Switzerland, again. I have a lot to do today so I needed to get this run done and dusted. Off I set, marching up towards the far end of...

Good morning from sunny Switzerland, again. I have a lot to do today so I needed...

Julessn

Graduate•6 years ago

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R1 w6

So disappointed. After last week I ran for 20 mins on r3w5 . I ran slowly , it was so tough but I did it. So proud of myself never run that long in my life. I...

So disappointed. After last week I ran for 20 mins on r3w5 . I ran slowly , it w...

gtxfit

•6 years ago

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End of week one...or is it?!

Yesterday, I got through W1R3. I say got through, because it felt like a struggle. I got round but it was a bit of a letdown after feeling so positive after...

Yesterday, I got through W1R3. I say got through, because it felt like a struggl...

the_knack

•6 years ago

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Because you can’t have too many stats!

So, we don’t compare ourselves to each other here. My battle is with me, yours is with you. I’ve done a spreadsheet of the runs since W9R1 (which is when I...

So, we don’t compare ourselves to each other here. My battle is with me, yours i...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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NHS stretch & Flex podcast

Hi all, So has anyone got tips for doing this? Do you go out in running gear or do it at home etc? What’s the deal? Thanks 👍🏻

Hi all, So has anyone got tips for doing this? Do you go out in running gear or ...

CatMo13

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 - that damn walk in between!

I think it’s the combination of the thought of the 3 minute walk in between runs or the actual 3 minute walk that really makes the session hard. The first 10...

I think it’s the combination of the thought of the 3 minute walk in between runs...

Ray1972

Graduate•6 years ago

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Beginner

Hello! I have jist finished the first week on couch to 5k last night. Starting the 2nd week tomorrow but feeling a bit anxious thinking its going to be too...

Hello! I have jist finished the first week on couch to 5k last night. Starting t...

Ffiffis

•6 years ago

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Could use some advice (and a new leg perhaps)

Should have done W6R2 yesterday, but decided against it. My left leg has been playing up: starting to feel like shin splits and I think a slightly pulled...

Should have done W6R2 yesterday, but decided against it. My left leg has been ...

Tjar

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Hi Couch to 5k’ers! I’ve been following the forum and all your comments as the weeks have progressed and I thought it was about time I posted. Bit scared about...

Hi Couch to 5k’ers! I’ve been following the forum and all your comments as the w...

Daniebb

•6 years ago

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Wk 4 completed onto wk 5

Hard work out completed wk 4 very achy hamstrings! Running along sea front at Southwold

Hard work out completed wk 4 very achy hamstrings! Running along sea front at So...

Robert128

•6 years ago

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W3 done.

R1 and R2 went really well. R3 not so much. This is was the first run since the very first one that it was the mind that got me through instead of my legs....

R1 and R2 went really well. R3 not so much. This is was the first run since the ...

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Started... want to stop but don’t want to?!?

Wow good morning, just started the couch 2 5k program. To say I’m so unfit is unreal! Wanted to stop but kept going this morning. Any tips on how to motivate...

Wow good morning, just started the couch 2 5k program. To say I’m so unfit is un...

Fatmannotslim

•6 years ago

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OMG W5R3 done - emotional & grateful!

I have just got back from the last run of W5! How is this me? I was emotional during the first 5 minutes of the run, well probably 10 if I’m honest, I’m glad I...

I have just got back from the last run of W5! How is this me? I was emotional du...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Wk 4 😳

Collision with a mobility scooter!

W7... I’m baaack! A rest is as good as..a rest!

Heyyy all

Slow but sure.

Pain again

Laura vs. Sarah Millican

Week 5 Run 2 - Elated

Week 1 done - yay!

A year on from graduation ...

W5R3 + global challenge and Samsung health challenge

Wk8 r1 complete - still feeling ill 3 hours later??

Phone app that tracks progress?

W1 r1

Newbie

Newbie

W3R3 began with heavy legs and a distinct lack of enthusiasm but finished with plenty to spare!

W6R1 got a bit complicated

R1 w6

End of week one...or is it?!

Because you can’t have too many stats!

NHS stretch & Flex podcast

Week 6 Run 2 - that damn walk in between!

Beginner

Could use some advice (and a new leg perhaps)

Week 5 Run 1

Wk 4 completed onto wk 5

W3 done.

Started... want to stop but don’t want to?!?

OMG W5R3 done - emotional & grateful!

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