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Fighting fibro.

Well I've just done half of w1r1 and I'm so proud. I've not been able to get out of bed some days. It's taken me 3 years to be able to get to this point where...

Well I've just done half of w1r1 and I'm so proud. I've not been able to get out...

Keggs1

•6 years ago

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Anyone 😃🤣🏃‍♀️🏃

Ideal gift 😁

Kar43

•6 years ago

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Week three in the bag

Just finished week 3 run 3 and feeling great. Through circumstances i had a couple of extra rest days and i was dreading the impact it may have had. Turns out...

Just finished week 3 run 3 and feeling great. Through circumstances i had a coup...

Keiron76

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anyone fancy this Parkrun??

On your marks - get set - STOP ✋😂😂

Ripcurlrana71

•6 years ago

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W3 R3

A mixed one. Motivation: 0 .....(that time of month) sorry I know people still don’t like talking about it but tough 🤷🏽‍♀️ it’s crap to have to exercise...

A mixed one. Motivation: 0 .....(that time of month) sorry I know people still ...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated!!!

I did it and feel good I guess! What next? Ran until I clocked 5k.

Jamsandwich

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 rub repeated to catch yp

Fell behind a couple weeks with the heat etc so repeated run 8 1/2/3 again- still finding that 2nd half realllllly hard - love the sense of achievement...

Fell behind a couple weeks with the heat etc so repeated run 8 1/2/3 again- stil...

Claireednet

•6 years ago

1 Reply

App or podcast?

Hi guys, I am on W2r2 tomorrow and have been listening to the podcasts on my Ipod. If I put the app on my Android phone do I need to have an internet...

Hi guys, I am on W2r2 tomorrow and have been listening to the podcasts on my Ipo...

sparkyjohn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 2 sore knees!

Anyone else struggling with painful knees? Always have a bit of pain, 64 yrs old and played a lot of football, but has increased a lot since I started C25K....

Anyone else struggling with painful knees? Always have a bit of pain, 64 yrs ol...

Twinsdad

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1. Return of the demons.

Better prep, slowed down, stayed hydrated. Then, in true idiot fashion reminiscent of my NHS bosses, I got target fixation. I knew where the halfway point on...

Better prep, slowed down, stayed hydrated. Then, in true idiot fashion reminisce...

DaveB46

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week break

After a weeks break it’s finally back to the trainers and W8R3 tonight. I usually run on an evening and this last week has thrown so much at me, that I’ve...

After a weeks break it’s finally back to the trainers and W8R3 tonight. I usuall...

Runeshadow92

•6 years ago

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Week 1 done. Buzzing (again)

30 (nearly 31) always struggled with gym (we never really got on. Now on Slimming World, losing weight consistently and have been good to the gym for 3 months...

30 (nearly 31) always struggled with gym (we never really got on. Now on Slimmin...

Will_Richards

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Swearing in posts

We have had a issue with swear words on the site. Healthunlocked are very strict on this issue and everyone who has an account has agreed to the terms and...

We have had a issue with swear words on the site. Healthunlocked are very stric...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

W1R2 - 😅

Well I did it, went for the second run of week number one - did 2.8k and feel really chuffed. I found it hard to get out the door but so glad that I did...

Well I did it, went for the second run of week number one - did 2.8k and feel re...

cas2167

•6 years ago

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W9 R3

Seven weeks and 1 day ago I downloaded the app and went out for my first ever run. I really struggled to run for even a minute and thought I might die at the...

Seven weeks and 1 day ago I downloaded the app and went out for my first ever ru...

QannaB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Treadmill

Afternoon, I’m looking to get a treadmill for when the dark nights start. What one would anyone recommend...... one that hopefully won’t break the bank....

Afternoon, I’m looking to get a treadmill for when the dark nights start. What ...

Kelly_B

•6 years ago

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Hot and sweaty graduation run!

After two false starts over the last few years, I have finally completed C25K! Yeah!!! Woop woop!! Why did I choose the hottest summer we've had in years to...

After two false starts over the last few years, I have finally completed C25K! Y...

HiggyM

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7

Just finished W7 .looking forward to w8 😁any tips on W8

Jennypenny2

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W9R2 New experiences on the run to graduation!

Well runners! W9R2 has just been completed. My inspiration for getting out today was a message that my running shorts are ready for collection! I’m not sure if...

Well runners! W9R2 has just been completed. My inspiration for getting out today...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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New start

Just starting my couch to 5K program, run 1 was really hard; hoping it will get better!

Just starting my couch to 5K program, run 1 was really hard; hoping it will get ...

cas2167

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Week 3 - Done and dusted!!

I feel like a warrier…..Week 3 is history - bring on Week4!!! I've found that I'm always on a 'runner's high' AFTER I finish a run - never mind the physical...

I feel like a warrier…..Week 3 is history - bring on Week4!!! I've found that I'...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk4 run 3

Just finished my Wk4 third 3 run this morning it was really hard but felt good afterwards , I am surprised I've managed to get this far I am hoping I can do...

Just finished my Wk4 third 3 run this morning it was really hard but felt good a...

Dj_jp

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W6R2.....Weeeeeee!

My intention of early morning run, well early for me, delayed due to rain. Made a mistake of, whilst waiting, taking on more water. Big mistake, thought I'd...

My intention of early morning run, well early for me, delayed due to rain. Made ...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Crashed

After struggling with w6, w7 is not going much better! Went out early this morning and less than 5mins into the run I tripped and crashed out. Got various cuts...

After struggling with w6, w7 is not going much better! Went out early this morni...

Jeaniedeans

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 - Boom!

I just wanted to say thank you everyone for your wise words & encouragement over the last 11 weeks and bless the C25k app for getting me running - I’m loving...

I just wanted to say thank you everyone for your wise words & encouragement over...

captain_compass

Graduate•6 years ago

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Surprise!

I got a nice surprise from the Strava woman during my w5r2 today - ran the first km in 6:28 😮 I know we're not supposed to pay attention to pace or distance...

I got a nice surprise from the Strava woman during my w5r2 today - ran the first...

F4TMAN

•6 years ago

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W1R2 sore achilles

Hi. Not a great start. Felt it after first run but not debilitating so did second run. Got through first 6 60 second runs before I started limping a bit....

Hi. Not a great start. Felt it after first run but not debilitating so did secon...

Bevington

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Well I’ve done it

Can’t believe I’ve done run 1 on week 4 Saturday next run

mandy167

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 Graduation.

Wish I'd kept a diary all the way - I did run 3 and don't feel as euphoric as I hoped. Have to remind myself that on May 16 I went out at 5.45 a m so no one...

Wish I'd kept a diary all the way - I did run 3 and don't feel as euphoric as I ...

Hereicome

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

Day early

Good morning all :) Well that's week 2, had to do 2 days on trot. Work gets in the way tomorrow 3am start. Then long drive, and so busy Saturday. I'll give...

Good morning all :) Well that's week 2, had to do 2 days on trot. Work gets in...

Mickroz1

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Fighting fibro.

Anyone 😃🤣🏃‍♀️🏃

Week three in the bag

Anyone fancy this Parkrun??

W3 R3

Graduated!!!

Week 8 rub repeated to catch yp

App or podcast?

Wk 2 sore knees!

Week 9 Run 1. Return of the demons.

Week break

Week 1 done. Buzzing (again)

Swearing in posts

W1R2 - 😅

W9 R3

Treadmill

Hot and sweaty graduation run!

W7

W9R2 New experiences on the run to graduation!

New start

Week 3 - Done and dusted!!

Wk4 run 3

W6R2.....Weeeeeee!

Crashed

W9R3 - Boom!

Surprise!

W1R2 sore achilles

Well I’ve done it

Week 9 Run 3 Graduation.

Day early

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