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Life begins at 50

Like other people I decided at 50 I needed to get fitter and feel healthier. Week before my 50th walked up Snowdon with friends and now set myself the 5k...

Like other people I decided at 50 I needed to get fitter and feel healthier. Wee...

Wallhatc

•6 years ago

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My journey starts here

Today I have taken the first step and downloaded the app ready to start next week. I have never run before but I’m looking forward to giving it a try. I walked...

Today I have taken the first step and downloaded the app ready to start next wee...

Cabsy83

•6 years ago

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No C25K is mine!!! I don't want to share!!! Lol

3 of my work friends have started C25K following my success and massive weight loss. I am really pleased to see them starting their journey and a little proud...

3 of my work friends have started C25K following my success and massive weight l...

cheryl_couch_tatty

Graduate•6 years ago

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Broken toe.

Think I've broken my toe. It's graduation week! Grrrrrrr What to do?

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run after a 2 week break

Got up early just so I could get back to running again as the heat as been affecting my fibromyalgia I have not been able to run for 2 weeks. I totally amazed...

Got up early just so I could get back to running again as the heat as been affec...

Pjb1976

•6 years ago

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Love SwimRun?

Has anyone taken part in any of the LoveSwim run events? I can do 6k so far and the longest run is 11.5k with a swim of 3.5k in Llanberis. Bit worried if I’d...

Has anyone taken part in any of the LoveSwim run events? I can do 6k so far and ...

Lmcqueen88

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st post grad run

Completed C25k last week and had a relaxing weekend, with this in mind i decided to run last night as my body was calling. Stepped into the fresh air at 9pm,...

Completed C25k last week and had a relaxing weekend, with this in mind i decided...

Issue5

•6 years ago

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Morning Vs Evening run!?!? Which is better?

Well it bound to happen found my really bad run🤬😡🤬😡. On holiday thought I would continue the running but change it up a little and go for a morning run...

Well it bound to happen found my really bad run🤬😡🤬😡. On holiday thought I wo...

Mallard1981

•6 years ago

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Programme complete 🎉...Now I’m thinking running is for life not just for C25K!

I just wanted to say a big thank you to those who have encouraged me along the way and for the kind souls who took the time to reply to my posts in the past....

I just wanted to say a big thank you to those who have encouraged me along the w...

JoOnTheRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5!

Wk5! Just checking the program and literally a jump from 8 mins to 20! I believe in the program but really? I will give it my best shot. Next run is wk5r2.

Wk5! Just checking the program and literally a jump from 8 mins to 20! I believe...

AGuesty

•6 years ago

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Strange advice request... proceed with caution!

I am on Wk8, R2. In theory I completed it this morning. But that’s where the problem lies - the ‘theory’. Ever since the beginning of Wk7 I’ve had a...

I am on Wk8, R2. In theory I completed it this morning. But that’s where the pro...

LoonyLoo

•6 years ago

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W9R3

Woo hoo! Graduated! Ran with a little grin on my face most of the way round! The sweat is unreal tho. How hot even at 0600! I have one slight issue. Strava...

Woo hoo! Graduated! Ran with a little grin on my face most of the way round! T...

Elles78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Race for Life last Sunday

Oh my! After completing the training I thought I was ready for a 5k and entered Race for Life in Chelmsford. Well, all I can say is it was a boiling hot day...

Oh my! After completing the training I thought I was ready for a 5k and entered ...

Ploddy_Ploddy

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 run 1 done 🏃‍♀️

So so proud of myself! Who would have thought I’d be able to run for 30 mins fairly easily. I covered 4.30k so not quite at 5k but I will get there. 2 more...

So so proud of myself! Who would have thought I’d be able to run for 30 mins fai...

Slem78

•6 years ago

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Me and 20Mins

I've just gone and done it....my first EVER 20 mins.😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 Wonders will never cease!!!!😱😱😱 Funnily enough, I found the first and last 5 mins of the...

I've just gone and done it....my first EVER 20 mins.😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 Wonders will ...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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First session smashed

I’ve been running for a couple of years now but due but have been struggling lately and not running very much, i class myself as a slow plodder rather that a...

I’ve been running for a couple of years now but due but have been struggling lat...

Thisgirlcan40

•6 years ago

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About me

Hi new to coach to 5k need to loose weight to join army reserves and remove risk of diabetes type 2 wish me luck

Hi new to coach to 5k need to loose weight to join army reserves and remove risk...

GButler39

•6 years ago

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Hip pain

I started this personal challenge this week and was delighted to put my fears aside and do the first run. But my hips are so painful today.. surely this can’t...

I started this personal challenge this week and was delighted to put my fears as...

RandT

•6 years ago

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Ankle Fine Knee Not So

Having had to take it easy on my running due to my sprained right ankle, tonight I thought I would start to get back on track with a gentle 20 minute run just...

Having had to take it easy on my running due to my sprained right ankle, tonight...

TSword

•6 years ago

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"Tiredness"

I've just finished Week 8 and I've experienced that half way (14 mins) through my runs I feel so tired. This causes me to think about why I might be tired and...

I've just finished Week 8 and I've experienced that half way (14 mins) through m...

thefutureliz

Graduate•6 years ago

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Managing to run a bit further...

Hey guys! Did my furthest run yet just now, 6.2km in 47 mins. I really feel I can go further too! Thinking about signing up for the Severn bridges 10k in...

Hey guys! Did my furthest run yet just now, 6.2km in 47 mins. I really feel I ...

Susietirzah78

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W3R1

I did it! I so wanted to get this one out of the way :) It was at this stage six months ago that I had to stop for injury. Feeling great with no aches and...

I did it! I so wanted to get this one out of the way :) It was at this stage six...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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Rain and circuit training

Just wanted to share this pic. Rain is real and here 😂😂😂 I didn't do my run today but went to do a free circuit session in my local park. Omg I'd rather run...

Just wanted to share this pic. Rain is real and here 😂😂😂 I didn't do my run t...

Cazzajambo

•6 years ago

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Slowing down in the heat - but how much?

I would love to hear the comments of more experienced runners on this graphic, which someone posted to my local parkrun page. I have no idea how authoritative...

I would love to hear the comments of more experienced runners on this graphic, w...

ArthurJG

Graduate•6 years ago

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Repeat wk2

Well should of done wk3 run 1 today but just didn't feel ready for it, instead I opted to repeat week 2 but push myself a little further by doing an extra...

Well should of done wk3 run 1 today but just didn't feel ready for it, instead I...

Islinky

•6 years ago

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SHUFFLE SPOTIFY GODDAM YOU!!!!

Manic Street Preachers on a loop, shuffle clearly abandoned me. Still took me back to the days of being in lust with James Dean Bradfield. Fortunately I had my...

Manic Street Preachers on a loop, shuffle clearly abandoned me. Still took me ba...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Park run after 6 week break

I did the couch to 5k from March to June running 2/3 times a week and was very pleased to complete my first park run in 33 minutes on 2nd June I was ecstatic!...

I did the couch to 5k from March to June running 2/3 times a week and was very p...

Flopil

•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 3...major disappointment!

Didn’t complete the run! I managed 17 mins and had an incredibly sore knee/hip/ankle. All on the right side (still sore now) It was a bit niggly after run two...

Didn’t complete the run! I managed 17 mins and had an incredibly sore knee/hip/a...

Mrsmcdee82

•6 years ago

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First 5k 😆😆😆

I was very happy with my 6:30/km pace at the end of week 8 (last Friday) but couldn’t match it in this heat. I wasn’t as relaxed and was irritated that I had...

I was very happy with my 6:30/km pace at the end of week 8 (last Friday) but cou...

Mathsgeek123

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1

Thanks for all the positive comments. 👍👍👍 Everything went really well. Felt really up for it this afternoon and didn't disappoint myself. Thank you...

Thanks for all the positive comments. 👍👍👍 Everything went really well. Felt r...

pfozzie7

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Life begins at 50

My journey starts here

No C25K is mine!!! I don't want to share!!! Lol

Broken toe.

First run after a 2 week break

Love SwimRun?

1st post grad run

Morning Vs Evening run!?!? Which is better?

Programme complete 🎉...Now I’m thinking running is for life not just for C25K!

Wk5!

Strange advice request... proceed with caution!

W9R3

Race for Life last Sunday

Week 9 run 1 done 🏃‍♀️

Me and 20Mins

First session smashed

About me

Hip pain

Ankle Fine Knee Not So

"Tiredness"

Managing to run a bit further...

W3R1

Rain and circuit training

Slowing down in the heat - but how much?

Repeat wk2

SHUFFLE SPOTIFY GODDAM YOU!!!!

Park run after 6 week break

Week 6 run 3...major disappointment!

First 5k 😆😆😆

W4R1

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