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Strange things happening

W4R2c and very pleased with myself. Not lost a lb in weight but have halved my alcohol consumption as I won’t drink the night before I run. Really pleased with...

W4R2c and very pleased with myself. Not lost a lb in weight but have halved my a...

Victoria1james

Graduate•6 years ago

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Dying

Omg done 3rd run of 1st week am shattered but determined to carry on 😁

Howgilli

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run1

Hi, I'm hoping to complete this challenge by my 57th birthday at the end of August. The last time I ran was at football training at school, yesterday I...

Hi, I'm hoping to complete this challenge by my 57th birthday at the end of Augu...

Gar27

Graduate•6 years ago

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Unexpected consequences

My first ever dressmakers dummy arrived last week. I twirled various wheels and added wadding and a bra to get it to my size, contorting myself to get...

My first ever dressmakers dummy arrived last week. I twirled various wheels and ...

JulesG1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally done it: week 9, run 3 ✅

Well, having started in March, in snow and ice...I finally got round to the final C25k run this morning. Left later than I meat, as usual, and baked my way...

Well, having started in March, in snow and ice...I finally got round to the fina...

18Windmill

Graduate•6 years ago

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Little Update

Hello all, Not been able to post anything recently, mainly due to Ramadan and the lack of time. I've kept my word and am still running whilst fasting.👋👋...

Hello all, Not been able to post anything recently, mainly due to Ramadan and t...

saul01

Graduate•6 years ago

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Cuboid problems

Anyone had this problem? Totally new to running (week 6 done) and although I just about managed today’s run (mini walk midway sadly) I ended up with a 10 min...

Anyone had this problem? Totally new to running (week 6 done) and although I jus...

Sybilw

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 Success!!

I did it! And it even felt really efficient and enjoyable until almost the very end when I got a little fatigued. I’m feeling optimistic about R3 (20 min)- I...

I did it! And it even felt really efficient and enjoyable until almost the very ...

ToughBean

•6 years ago

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First park run post couch to 5l

Did my first park run in ages yesterday ... the first one after completing the programme ! After a big night of rain it was muddy ! But the route is quite a...

Did my first park run in ages yesterday ... the first one after completing the p...

Croughtonrunner

•6 years ago

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Runniversary!

I just ran a slow and steady 6k (my current regular distance) and realised it is a year ago today that I graduated :) No great insights to offer but I never...

I just ran a slow and steady 6k (my current regular distance) and realised it is...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W4R1 complete!

Loving this sunny weather for my morning runs around the village! Just started Week 4 and feeling really good. I was passed by a real runner near the end; he...

Loving this sunny weather for my morning runs around the village! Just started W...

JaneSetter

•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 2 - crash, bang, wallop!

Apologies in advance for possible duplicate/triplicate post! Have tried to post this from the app twice already. 🤗 After a week and a bit on the injury...

Apologies in advance for possible duplicate/triplicate post! Have tried to post ...

thegirlfrommarz

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation Run! (Part 2)

[Edit: Just realised that, probably due to the intermittent wifi up here, I managed to post this same post twice, and there are now two on here! Sorry!!! As...

[Edit: Just realised that, probably due to the intermittent wifi up here, I mana...

HoagyM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 completed 🎉

From finding 60 seconds jogging on week 1 hard work to what was a relatively “comfortable” week 3 run 3 I am rather into this Couch to 5k! So far as to say I’m...

From finding 60 seconds jogging on week 1 hard work to what was a relatively “co...

Ray1972

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation Run!

Not quite the scenic run I had planned, as I woke up this morning to find that my part of Skye was covered in a cold dense fog. So there were lots of “firsts”...

Not quite the scenic run I had planned, as I woke up this morning to find that m...

HoagyM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - Any tips?

A little bit scared! What helped you get through the first long run? X

Lisalooo

•6 years ago

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Couch to 10K

Graduated a few weeks ago, then noticed that they’re having a big 10K run in Sheffield in September. What the hell...

Graduated a few weeks ago, then noticed that they’re having a big 10K run in She...

The-K-is-Silent

Graduate•6 years ago

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Interval programme

*Opens the door tentatively and peeks round * Hello runners... I’m back ... well I did 3 mins interval running as prescribed by the physio😀 Have I got the...

*Opens the door tentatively and peeks round * Hello runners... I’m back ... well...

CatMo13

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

So I decided to have a run along a nearby waterway. Forgot there were some gates along the path. I note I get tired towards the 20-minute run mark. But so far...

So I decided to have a run along a nearby waterway. Forgot there were some gates...

Chrisj31

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 complete

I was a bit scared to start off with but told myself it's all in my head now. If you can run 20 minutes you can run 25. I went this morning and did it! Can't...

I was a bit scared to start off with but told myself it's all in my head now. I...

Kat_Mc12

•6 years ago

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Yaaaaaaay. I’ve done it!!

I cannot express how proud I am of myself. I’ve just finished the last run of week nine. I’m a graduate. I’ve gone from a non runner who dreaded the three...

I cannot express how proud I am of myself. I’ve just finished the last run of we...

jan2563

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 repeat - successful :-)

After my failed attempt to run for 30 mins straight in Parkrun a couple of weeks ago this morning I did it! So pleased :-) I'm not sure I could have held a...

After my failed attempt to run for 30 mins straight in Parkrun a couple of weeks...

pianoteacher

Graduate•6 years ago

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Done it! W9R3 🏃🏽‍♀️

Graduated! 9 weeks on, never thought I’d be able to run - but I can 👍 This app is brilliant, thank you Sarah Millican 😂

Graduated! 9 weeks on, never thought I’d be able to run - but I can 👍 This app ...

Helenpa

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

Well I have just done run 1 of week 9 and it’s done and dusted. I got up and put it off for a bit dreading trying to run for 30 mins but set off with a plan...

Well I have just done run 1 of week 9 and it’s done and dusted. I got up and pu...

SammieCh

•6 years ago

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W8R1

My first ever post 😇 justback and feeling like I’m finally getting it! I’ve tried running before but never enjoyed the process- even looking forward to the...

My first ever post 😇 justback and feeling like I’m finally getting it! I’ve tri...

Suzy-sue

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3

Hi! I have managed all the runs so far and have been really pleased with myself but today it just didn’t happen 😕. My calves were burning from the start and I...

Hi! I have managed all the runs so far and have been really pleased with myself ...

MrsF123

•6 years ago

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What do you listen to?

Hi all, just completed W7R3 - so muggy so I’m really sweaty and off for a shower now! What do you all listen to when you run? I find it hard listening to music...

Hi all, just completed W7R3 - so muggy so I’m really sweaty and off for a shower...

GemmaTakeTwo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk2R2

Well I needed a shed load of willpower to go out this morning but did it. For those that run in the morning do you eat anything beforehand and if so what do...

Well I needed a shed load of willpower to go out this morning but did it. For th...

Stouffer42

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back Home and Running

So after all your lovely advice and thoughts, my plan following a week of no exercise or running at all was to try the very last run I did do, wk8r3. If I...

So after all your lovely advice and thoughts, my plan following a week of no exe...

Jullaly

Graduate•6 years ago

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Iky222 W2R1

Well completed first run W2 really felt that but completed it , not much but for me is an achievement . Think lost 2lb in sweat if you can see in pic lol. If...

Well completed first run W2 really felt that but completed it , not much but for...

Iky222

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Strange things happening

Dying

Week 1 Run1

Unexpected consequences

Finally done it: week 9, run 3 ✅

Little Update

Cuboid problems

W5R2 Success!!

First park run post couch to 5l

Runniversary!

W4R1 complete!

Week 8 run 2 - crash, bang, wallop!

Graduation Run! (Part 2)

Week 3 completed 🎉

Graduation Run!

Week 5 Run 3 - Any tips?

Couch to 10K

Interval programme

Week 7 run 2

Week 6 run 3 complete

Yaaaaaaay. I’ve done it!!

Week 9 run 1 repeat - successful :-)

Done it! W9R3 🏃🏽‍♀️

Week 9 run 1

W8R1

W7R3

What do you listen to?

Wk2R2

Back Home and Running

Iky222 W2R1

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