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Wk9 R1

I ran for 30 minutes tonight. Slowly but surely. Seriously struggled with 30 seconds when I started this couch to 5k. Nearly there. 2 more runs. Then I’m...

I ran for 30 minutes tonight. Slowly but surely. Seriously struggled with 30 sec...

LisaWiz

•6 years ago

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Sore ankle, tender round inside ankle bone

I've not done my run today due to time constraints and sore ankle. Same side as knee that was hurting a couple of weeks back. My theory is that I was...

I've not done my run today due to time constraints and sore ankle. Same side as ...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

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I've only gone and completed it!

So it's been hard work in this heat but hey I'm a graduate of the couch to 5K. Super proud of myself and I'm going to continue. I can't recommend this App...

So it's been hard work in this heat but hey I'm a graduate of the couch to 5K. S...

Conuel

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 3- I’m a runner!!

Well, according to Laura I’m a runner now!! Didn’t feel like it when I finished the 25 min run this evening. I wouldn’t say I enjoyed it but I did it. Yey!!!...

Well, according to Laura I’m a runner now!! Didn’t feel like it when I finished ...

A-n-d-r-e-a

•6 years ago

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Week 2

Well I’ve reached Week 2 with my friend were being long distance running partners and it’s fab someone to talk to about it all. I’m loving it and really hope I...

Well I’ve reached Week 2 with my friend were being long distance running partner...

jessieb887

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 I’m back on track!

I’m happy to say that after the last 2 runs left me disappointed with myself (both plagued by stitches, and the last run I had to walk half way through for a...

I’m happy to say that after the last 2 runs left me disappointed with myself (bo...

MeandMam

Graduate•6 years ago

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Final Week!!

I can’t quite believe I’m on the final week. Just back from W9 R1. Felt amazing. I was a little apprehensive as it’s been two days since my last run and I’ve...

I can’t quite believe I’m on the final week. Just back from W9 R1. Felt amazing....

BlondeAmbition72

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3 - Graduation in Sight and I have the Bug!

Just ran week 8 run 3 on the treadmill this evening and it was my favourite run of the programme - no toxic 10, or 12, just a lovely calm 28 with my audiobook....

Just ran week 8 run 3 on the treadmill this evening and it was my favourite run ...

Becky1606

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1 - less pain, pace getting back to where it was

So.... first 30 min run since school (I think!) in the early 1980’s and the first with an Apple Watch (second-hand, but an early present to myself) to see how...

So.... first 30 min run since school (I think!) in the early 1980’s and the firs...

Equi-geek

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1

Very tough to get going tonight, deserted by the kids had quite a few aches and pains in the first few mins and nearly bottled it. Dug deep and carried on the...

Very tough to get going tonight, deserted by the kids had quite a few aches and ...

Core16

•6 years ago

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Moving forward FINALLY

So i have over a month smoke free. I have been running for about as long. I had to slow it down but I finally finished the very first run.....two more times...

So i have over a month smoke free. I have been running for about as long. I had ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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no run tomorrow

Hi on week 2 run 3 tomorrow but ankle and shin feel sore n stiff i did get to this stage before then my ankle gave in so thinking of resting till weekend then...

Hi on week 2 run 3 tomorrow but ankle and shin feel sore n stiff i did get to th...

Jangie14

Graduate•6 years ago

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WIN!!.......fail

Got home from work earlier than expected so I thought I’d go out for a burn. I normally run in the mornings as I feel more refreshed and I have more energy...

Got home from work earlier than expected so I thought I’d go out for a burn. I ...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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Park run help

Seriously toying with doing our local park run this weekend .. How do you make it work with the app? I religiously do my 5 minute warm up walk and then...

Seriously toying with doing our local park run this weekend .. How do you make...

CKem

Graduate•6 years ago

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Screw it let's do it!

In the words of Mr. (Sir?) Branson and inspired by LoungeLizaard I just decided to go for the 5k tonight however long it took. Well plotted a route on the OS...

In the words of Mr. (Sir?) Branson and inspired by LoungeLizaard I just decided ...

Saartjie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Motivation sought

I was wobbling on not running tonight, and doing it tomorrow, should have run yesterday but couldn’t, so not feeling it at all tonight. Searched for...

I was wobbling on not running tonight, and doing it tomorrow, should have run ye...

Crittermad

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1

Feeling great about that run. 3 minutes doesn’t sound like much but it’s the longest I’ve run since I was 16. It was good to think of it as building stamina...

Feeling great about that run. 3 minutes doesn’t sound like much but it’s the lon...

LPTT

•6 years ago

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Week3 run3 🏃🏼‍♀️

Went out in shorts for the first time EVER!! And I lived to tell the tale! Also met a fellow c25k er on route 👍🏻 Bring on week 4 💪🏻🤗

Went out in shorts for the first time EVER!! And I lived to tell the tale! Also ...

Catbee

Graduate•6 years ago

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That’s that then

Well there we go finally all finished on my third attempt and feel great for it looking forward to some cooler temp runs thou 😀

Well there we go finally all finished on my third attempt and feel great for it ...

Chrismkii

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1 - Late night running

Hey everyone. I find starting C25K a bit daunting so hopefully I can get some advice on here from those of you that have started. To paint a picture of my...

Hey everyone. I find starting C25K a bit daunting so hopefully I can get some ad...

bertiependergast

•6 years ago

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Week 8 - getting near the end

Hi All. I started C25k in early May, following a gift of running gear, shoes, etc, from my kids for my 64th birthday, along with a recommendation to try the...

Hi All. I started C25k in early May, following a gift of running gear, shoes, et...

Ray111

Graduate•6 years ago

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Well I did it !

Listened to the advise and decided to go out and give it a go without going back to the programme. It was hot and I struggled but at least I got a run in....

Listened to the advise and decided to go out and give it a go without going back...

Dawnie16

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2 - Mortified.....!!!

Tried a different route today after feeling chuffed that I didn't have too hard a time with W3R1......my route is normally fairly solitary and other than the...

Tried a different route today after feeling chuffed that I didn't have too hard ...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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Positive reward method McFlurry to go

Positive reward method. Just completed wk7 run 1 dodging pedestrians and traffic around Manchester City center, not easy but I didn’t give up so have treated...

Positive reward method. Just completed wk7 run 1 dodging pedestrians and traffic...

Flossyuk

Graduate•6 years ago

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YEEEEEESSSSS! IVE ONLY BLOODY DONE IT!!!

Well, I've only gone and bloody well done it!!! I've finished the C25K...final run was 4.532k in 30mins...which means I've bettered the 5k I did in 35mins...

Well, I've only gone and bloody well done it!!! I've finished the C25K...final r...

LittleMaz

Graduate•6 years ago

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When do you have your best runs?

Just done W6R2 and it went brilliantly. Felt great the whole time, as if I could have kept going forever, and Strava tells me I achieved a personal best both...

Just done W6R2 and it went brilliantly. Felt great the whole time, as if I could...

sophistikitty

Graduate•6 years ago

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What to follow after completion?

I'm only on wk5 r3 but wondering what other app there is to follow that spurs & supports you like this app to get you to 10k. I never thought I could do this...

I'm only on wk5 r3 but wondering what other app there is to follow that spurs & ...

Sharon090282

•6 years ago

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WK5R3

Today was WK5R3 which appears to scare everybody. As I got ready I realised the worse that could happen was I didn't complete the run and if that happened I...

Today was WK5R3 which appears to scare everybody. As I got ready I realised the ...

Oldfool

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated.....the constipated sloth runner did it 😎😎😎😎😎

I did it....in fact I ran an extra 5 mins and did 35 mins of sloth running....mega pleased...thank u all for ure encouragement...gonna do 35 mins for next 3...

I did it....in fact I ran an extra 5 mins and did 35 mins of sloth running....me...

Couchpotatoni

•6 years ago

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Graduated last week but dead after 3k!!

Anyone else had this? Was feeling pretty tired before I started but I usually power through! But today I was absolutely dead after 3k. Feeling a bit...

Anyone else had this? Was feeling pretty tired before I started but I usually po...

Lmcqueen88

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Wk9 R1

Sore ankle, tender round inside ankle bone

I've only gone and completed it!

Week 6 run 3- I’m a runner!!

Week 2

W8R2 I’m back on track!

Final Week!!

W8R3 - Graduation in Sight and I have the Bug!

W9R1 - less pain, pace getting back to where it was

W5R1

Moving forward FINALLY

no run tomorrow

WIN!!.......fail

Park run help

Screw it let's do it!

Motivation sought

W3R1

Week3 run3 🏃🏼‍♀️

That’s that then

W1R1 - Late night running

Week 8 - getting near the end

Well I did it !

W3R2 - Mortified.....!!!

Positive reward method McFlurry to go

YEEEEEESSSSS! IVE ONLY BLOODY DONE IT!!!

When do you have your best runs?

What to follow after completion?

WK5R3

Graduated.....the constipated sloth runner did it 😎😎😎😎😎

Graduated last week but dead after 3k!!

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