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W5R1 - Crazy o'clock works!!!

Despite having a painful W4R3 due to my arch-pain issues, I couldn't wait to get out there and give W5R1 a shot........so I was out at 5:00am in nervous...

Despite having a painful W4R3 due to my arch-pain issues, I couldn't wait to get...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8 run 2

So I went out today in the rain and did my run. I ran along a road into town (It's bout 5k into town) which I used for early runs n walk regurally i was amazed...

So I went out today in the rain and did my run. I ran along a road into town (It...

Cazzajambo

•6 years ago

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Boom!

And we are off. Daughter is nearly a foot shorter than me and tried to keep up on first two which made her run too fast, and hurt her, so we had a chat and...

And we are off. Daughter is nearly a foot shorter than me and tried to keep up ...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•6 years ago

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New kid on the block!

Hi I’m 53 and I’ve just taken up this couch to 5k I’ve just finished my w2 2nd run and I’m getting a bit scared of next week because I was at the back of the...

Hi I’m 53 and I’ve just taken up this couch to 5k I’ve just finished my w2 2nd r...

Stixs42

•6 years ago

22 Replies

W3 more scary in my head than reality 😀

I had a bit of a hiatus due to work and family so did week 2 over 13 days and 4 runs. I was a bit scared of starting w3 on Monday but it was alringht and...

I had a bit of a hiatus due to work and family so did week 2 over 13 days and 4...

Makka62a

Graduate•6 years ago

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New running top - thought it might help!

Thought I might need this as the runs are getting tougher (W6R2 done today and found it the hardest so far)... keep running, and smiling, everyone 😁

Thought I might need this as the runs are getting tougher (W6R2 done today and f...

JacquiAM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not running today

I was going to go out today, but exhaustion says no! I'm not going for one simple fact: if I fail, i'll have less impetus to go next time, and if I go out...

I was going to go out today, but exhaustion says no! I'm not going for one simpl...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wet weather running gear?

Hiya, being a new graduate who hadn't run previously, this may be a daft question, but what do you ladies wear when it's raining ?? I can't believe I'm happy...

Hiya, being a new graduate who hadn't run previously, this may be a daft questio...

MKE1968

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Tomorrow starts week 3

i just went on a wonderful bike ride. Tomorrow i start week three. . I am beginning to feel like a runner. I felt a little something in my knees last run. I am...

i just went on a wonderful bike ride. Tomorrow i start week three. . I am beginn...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

All the excuses you need. I have loads.

So after amazing myself by getting to W4 R3 which I thought would be impossible at the beginning, something went wrong. I finished week 4 a month ago. I did...

So after amazing myself by getting to W4 R3 which I thought would be impossible ...

RichRunsSlowly

•6 years ago

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Wk2 R3 completed!

Just finished my second week. Feeling good and starting to enjoy and look forward to the running now. Got a weekend of twelve hour night shifts now. I’ll see...

Just finished my second week. Feeling good and starting to enjoy and look forwar...

Jezdb1

•6 years ago

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I need courage.

W2R2 completed but I am still running round the house like a daftie as I cannot bring myself to face the neighbours. If someone was to look in the windows I...

W2R2 completed but I am still running round the house like a daftie as I cannot ...

cmob

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Calf burn

I have sharp pain along one calf whilst running and a burning sensation for ages after. I am currently repeating week one until the pain gets less distracting....

I have sharp pain along one calf whilst running and a burning sensation for ages...

Lilystar3

•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 1, accidently closed the app but got my first 5k!

Ran the first 30 min week 9 run this morning. After having issues with my spotify and trying to get my music back on, i accidentally closed the C25k app just...

Ran the first 30 min week 9 run this morning. After having issues with my spotif...

Meg82

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7 R3 - and I can tell I'm getting fitter.

I knew the programme was working anyway but my max heart rate today on the W7 R3 run was 156. In W3 it was 172. I still sweat like a pig of course but I like...

I knew the programme was working anyway but my max heart rate today on the W7 R3...

Robert_IS_a_Runner

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Just gonna leave this here.

For y’all.

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W6R3 Done!!!

I know everybody says this but i cant believe i just ran for 25 mins straight :) i'm just so happy. Did have to run in 11mph winds though due to storm moving...

I know everybody says this but i cant believe i just ran for 25 mins straight :)...

cheeseheads

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Bigbellylad

17,3.4 now and out of control , need loads of help to get of this hamster wheel of food addiction 😁

17,3.4 now and out of control , need loads of help to get of this hamster wheel ...

Spade5758

•6 years ago

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Week 7 done!

Was a bit worried about finishing this week due to a procedure I had to have done at hospital on Wednesday but I had a good rest Thursday and got back to it!...

Was a bit worried about finishing this week due to a procedure I had to have don...

Dave82

•6 years ago

4 Replies

WHOOPEE!

I well and truly surprised myself this morning! I was a bit apprehensive about W5R3 and I think I was subconsciously procrastinating about it. Anyway, the...

I well and truly surprised myself this morning! I was a bit apprehensive about ...

Megatoothster

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Soggy w8R3

The dog and I have made it to the end of week 8. strange pacing going on this week - two really slow runs and a much quicker one in the middle, the only...

The dog and I have made it to the end of week 8. strange pacing going on this we...

Manxmezzo

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

The couch is calling

Just finished week 2 run 3 and it is by far the worst yet. The first 2 runs in week 1 I did with hiking shoes but got some jogger's after that and. W1r3 was a...

Just finished week 2 run 3 and it is by far the worst yet. The first 2 runs in w...

Tim1984

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Week 9 dilemma

So week 9 Run 2 completed earlier this morning. Just graduation run to go and then I’ve actually done it!! So........do I do graduation run tomorrow evening...

So week 9 Run 2 completed earlier this morning. Just graduation run to go and th...

Mollymot

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Running and weight loss going hand in hand

Last night I had my 5 week weigh in at slimming world and I’m down 1 stone 6.5lbs! It’s made a huge difference to my running and I’m enjoying c25k so much more...

Last night I had my 5 week weigh in at slimming world and I’m down 1 stone 6.5lb...

Carolinemcd

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Hi started couch 2 5 k today

Been a long time probably 7 years since I ran, so started it today 😂

Terryb4u

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Post Grad Run 3 with Headspace! ❤️

Hi Runners A tense evening and the tension still there at the start of the morning, I had a heavy run in mind. I’m acutely aware that one of my knees feels a...

Hi Runners A tense evening and the tension still there at the start of the morni...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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It didn’t work....

New consultant (very good) not doing ESWT - he said it won’t work having examined me. He’s put me in this instead! Until the end of August 😱 he’s now...

New consultant (very good) not doing ESWT - he said it won’t work having examine...

LegalLorna

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7 Done and Dusted!

Completed W7R3 this morning, not too bad if a little warm, was later starting as I had to get my haircut first, but I was more aerodynamic.🚀🚀 Off on holiday...

Completed W7R3 this morning, not too bad if a little warm, was later starting as...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

W5r3

Omg how good did that feel I had really worked myself up for a huge let down and it was fab I couldn’t believe how I just kept going took jo’s advice and...

Omg how good did that feel I had really worked myself up for a huge let down and...

Bigannie46

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Consolidation Wilderness and Binary Problems

I originally wrote most of this as a reply to another post, but it occurred to me that others might have the same self questioning or experiences. At 47, 6'4...

I originally wrote most of this as a reply to another post, but it occurred to m...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•6 years ago

51 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

W5R1 - Crazy o'clock works!!!

Wk8 run 2

Boom!

New kid on the block!

W3 more scary in my head than reality 😀

New running top - thought it might help!

Not running today

Wet weather running gear?

Tomorrow starts week 3

All the excuses you need. I have loads.

Wk2 R3 completed!

I need courage.

Calf burn

Week 9 run 1, accidently closed the app but got my first 5k!

W7 R3 - and I can tell I'm getting fitter.

Just gonna leave this here.

W6R3 Done!!!

Bigbellylad

Week 7 done!

WHOOPEE!

Soggy w8R3

The couch is calling

Week 9 dilemma

Running and weight loss going hand in hand

Hi started couch 2 5 k today

Post Grad Run 3 with Headspace! ❤️

It didn’t work....

W7 Done and Dusted!

W5r3

Consolidation Wilderness and Binary Problems

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