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Wow

Week 7r3 achieved this morning. I can’t believe it is possible. It is amazing what you can do with help and encouragement. I even had a bit of fizz left for a...

Week 7r3 achieved this morning. I can’t believe it is possible. It is amazing wh...

Icrtoo

•6 years ago

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Surprised myself

I made it to week 2 run three and then fell ill, it was because of illness that I started this as I wasn’t allowing it to define who I am, but the last few...

I made it to week 2 run three and then fell ill, it was because of illness that ...

Evertonchick

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

So close!

LuluLogue

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7r1 done

Finally got out of bed for one of these early morning runs I keep saying I’ll do! And I knocked a minute off my time! Must have been the thought of breakfast!...

Finally got out of bed for one of these early morning runs I keep saying I’ll do...

Jhill66

•6 years ago

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Couch to 5k completed it mate

Week 9 run 3 done! Apparently I’m now a runner 🏃

Tallica1

•6 years ago

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Whoopie

On 3rd attempt i did wk3r1 . Found it easy today ,after two trys that i did not manage either of 3 min runs . Almost enjoyed it as it is so misty and calm by...

On 3rd attempt i did wk3r1 . Found it easy today ,after two trys that i did not ...

51firstrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 Complete! Having a blast!

So, I’ve only gone and done it!! Sacré bleu! 😱 (I’m not French, but it’s fitting!) Oh yes, I do know I’ve got some way to go and I think W5 might be a bit of...

So, I’ve only gone and done it!! Sacré bleu! 😱 (I’m not French, but it’s fittin...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 complete

Woke up early so got on with W2 R3 could of done another loving it today

Pencoed18

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 run 2

Good morning all finished run 2 of week 6 after having a little rest after last weeks leg pinging . Enjoyed the run even though my leg was still a bit...

Good morning all finished run 2 of week 6 after having a little rest after la...

Karen376

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

Decided to run last night about an hour after dinner!!! Won't be doing that again! Felt slow, heavy and got a stitch! Back to fasted morning runs I think' 🤔

Decided to run last night about an hour after dinner!!! Won't be doing that agai...

ch3lsea007

•6 years ago

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Post run tired, and parts are creaking...

I did W4R3 yesterday. It went really well! Loved every minute of it. An hour later, I realized that I’m completely busted. Tired, cramping muscles, aching...

I did W4R3 yesterday. It went really well! Loved every minute of it. An hour lat...

ccarter100

•6 years ago

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Week3R1

Pheeeeeewwww 😓💦💦💦💦💦 easy? Definitely not! The 90 second run 🏃🏽‍♀️ I do it in speeds 6.5-7.5 on the treadmill! The three minutes I had to do it between...

Pheeeeeewwww 😓💦💦💦💦💦 easy? Definitely not! The 90 second run 🏃🏽‍♀️ I do ...

BossLadyTinaK

•6 years ago

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1st day feeling great!

Trying to build up to 5k with the app so I can run alongside my daughter who already does park runs with other family members. Here we are my speedy ‘little...

Trying to build up to 5k with the app so I can run alongside my daughter who alr...

Zoe_long_legs

•6 years ago

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W1 R1; and so it begins

Just finished my very first actual run in my entire 19 years of life! I wasn’t able to do every part of the run and had to walk some of the running bits but...

Just finished my very first actual run in my entire 19 years of life! I wasn’t a...

ellyjelly

•6 years ago

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W3R1.. and a bit.

So chuffed! Was really quite worried about attempting 3 minutes. I went with my sister (who could easily run 5k but, luckily, is very supportive) and smashed...

So chuffed! Was really quite worried about attempting 3 minutes. I went with my ...

RhianCos

•6 years ago

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Any tips for W5R1? I’m dreading it!

3 lots of 5 minutes seems a lot.

Slem78

•6 years ago

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W9R3

I’ve graduated :) After 13 weeks i have at last graduated from C25K. I can run 30 mins plus 5 mins walk each end and cover 2.6miles. I cant believe how far i...

I’ve graduated :) After 13 weeks i have at last graduated from C25K. I can run ...

Kmgw

•6 years ago

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W6 r1 people are not so scary

Strangely today felt like a bigger mile stone than week 5 run 3 as for the first time in the entirety of this programme I ran at a time after 6:30 am in the...

Strangely today felt like a bigger mile stone than week 5 run 3 as for the first...

BrionyAmber

Graduate•6 years ago

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Funrun 2018

Just signed up for big Funrun 5K 2018 Hope the couch 2 5K program works

Crib

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run after fledging (or W10R1)

Well that was strange. Firstly no Laura to hold my hand, I miss her *wail* Then I'd decided to run late in the evening so I was still (fairly) full of my...

Well that was strange. Firstly no Laura to hold my hand, I miss her *wail* Then ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Advice on blisters

Runners advice please ...best way to get rid of massive blisters on the side of my heals... Currently doing the compeed plaster thing but they ain't going...

Runners advice please ...best way to get rid of massive blisters on the side of ...

cazzynutt

•6 years ago

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Running on grass, concrete or treadmill??

I started off this programme running on a grassy riverbank and I just couldn't do it. It was painful to run because of all the dips. I started to make use of...

I started off this programme running on a grassy riverbank and I just couldn't d...

babygirlshuey

•6 years ago

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Tough one again 😢

So I have just completed my 2nd post grad run and it was hard again! So hard in fact that at 25 mins I had to walk for 30 seconds to recover from a horrid...

So I have just completed my 2nd post grad run and it was hard again! So hard in ...

Susietirzah78

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Week 9 Run 1

Well I have embarked on Week 9 this evening. 30 whole minutes. Would never have thought it. Was a slight struggle in the last few minutes I won't lie but I...

Well I have embarked on Week 9 this evening. 30 whole minutes. Would never have ...

kazzy40

•6 years ago

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Ladies, don’t leave home without one!!

Guess what numpty went out for this evenings run without her reinforced over-the-shoulder-boulder-holder?? Well, that was an experience I can tell you!! Even...

Guess what numpty went out for this evenings run without her reinforced over-the...

JanB76

Graduate•6 years ago

28 Replies

Physio visit --> cat-assisted stretches & vicarious running

I finally went to see the physiotherapist about the annoying discomfort/pain that I'd been experiencing in my right leg, and now left knee. Turns out the root...

I finally went to see the physiotherapist about the annoying discomfort/pain tha...

Eiralas

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1

OMG I did it I ran for 5mins non stop twice 😀😃 After being so nervous and thinking there was no way I could do it. My daughter did really well too! Got lots...

OMG I did it I ran for 5mins non stop twice 😀😃 After being so nervous and thin...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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First post - first time for everything!

50 plus and not exercised since I was 14! Inspired by my sister who has graduated this programme I am giving it a go. Week 2 completed . No idea how I can run...

50 plus and not exercised since I was 14! Inspired by my sister who has graduate...

Jf2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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I got lost in the forest!! But I made it to the end 😁

Tonight was wk6 run3. I was nervous about it because it's the first continuous run I've done on my own (wk5 run3 was done with a friend) and I forgot my...

Tonight was wk6 run3. I was nervous about it because it's the first continuous r...

Wanna-Be

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 1 done

Just completed week 5 run 1 and didnt findit too bad just wondering if anyone has any tips on trying to breathe properly as i seem to struggle to keep...

Just completed week 5 run 1 and didnt findit too bad just wondering if anyone ha...

antonyheaton06

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Wow

Surprised myself

Week 9 Run 2

W7r1 done

Couch to 5k completed it mate

Whoopie

W4 Complete! Having a blast!

Week 2 complete

Week 6 run 2

Week 5 run 1

Post run tired, and parts are creaking...

Week3R1

1st day feeling great!

W1 R1; and so it begins

W3R1.. and a bit.

Any tips for W5R1? I’m dreading it!

W9R3

W6 r1 people are not so scary

Funrun 2018

First run after fledging (or W10R1)

Advice on blisters

Running on grass, concrete or treadmill??

Tough one again 😢

Week 9 Run 1

Ladies, don’t leave home without one!!

Physio visit --> cat-assisted stretches & vicarious running

W4R1

First post - first time for everything!

I got lost in the forest!! But I made it to the end 😁

Week 5 run 1 done

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