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C5k Week 3rd began and finished it without any difficulties. Felt so happy and accomplished. Only trouble is I feel like I’m running like a tortoise while...

C5k Week 3rd began and finished it without any difficulties. Felt so happy and a...

Prorun

•6 years ago

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Dear George

W8R2 - it was cold - 10.5°, wet & windy. Different run, different music. Parked the car and decided to run up a cycle path - up being the operative word. Got...

W8R2 - it was cold - 10.5°, wet & windy. Different run, different music. Parked ...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation

Finally I’ve done it and I’ve never thought I’ll do. Good luck all in your journey - keep it up!

Finally I’ve done it and I’ve never thought I’ll do. Good luck all in your journ...

Sinanhawat18

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

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Week 6 run 3

Well, I only went and completed the 25 min jog. Started and stayed slow and managed the whole 25 mins, feeling chuffed. Also reached 4.95km which I count as...

Well, I only went and completed the 25 min jog. Started and stayed slow and mana...

Jalk

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W4R3 ✔

So even though a friend who is used to running 5Ks apparently, decided she wasn't going to join me on our planned outing I soldiered on. Even though i wasn't...

So even though a friend who is used to running 5Ks apparently, decided she wasn'...

Lissy24

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st week run

Just completed my second run for 1st week.. Feeling strong!

Docscot

•6 years ago

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Thought for the day

In case you're thinking you can't do it!!

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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Weekly chat 27 - 2nd September

Hi everyone and welcome to a new running week. We are all so busy.....life can be hectic ........and even more so for us runners! Fear not, here is a place...

Hi everyone and welcome to a new running week. We are all so busy.....life can ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

The Final What is your week August

Good morning and hello there. This month it is my turn to bring us all together in the what is your week chats. I can see we have really grown since the last...

Good morning and hello there. This month it is my turn to bring us all together...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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Glitchy App?

Is anyone seen finding the Couch to 5k app glitchy at all? For me it seems to pause my music 30seconds before any talking comes on. Sometimes the music doesn't...

Is anyone seen finding the Couch to 5k app glitchy at all? For me it seems to pa...

Epiphonesj

•6 years ago

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W4R3 🌧 and 💨

Today was the first time I’ve run in the wind and rain. It was great...I didn’t dissolve and I didn’t end up in some bizarre place having to click my trainers...

Today was the first time I’ve run in the wind and rain. It was great...I didn’t ...

Oaktree2

•6 years ago

11 Replies

My first 5k since graduation day 😊😊😊😊

Hiya ..I knew I would get that 5k and show it who was boss ..Did it tonight ...My watch kept me going when laura said that's 30 min ..I just kept going what a...

Hiya ..I knew I would get that 5k and show it who was boss ..Did it tonight ...M...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

21 Replies

Think I might be getting addicted

I'm only on week 2 (one run left to do before week 3) and I find myself thinking about running ALL the time! My birthday is coming up in a couple of a weeks...

I'm only on week 2 (one run left to do before week 3) and I find myself thinking...

LolaMac81

Graduate•6 years ago

28 Replies

Motivation needed 😊

Hi all Im hoping to start couch to 5k tomorrow...motivation i need

Lizzie76

•6 years ago

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W5R2

Nearly a week between W5R1 and W5R2 and I was a bit scared of this week anyway, felt that I wasn't at my best but gave it a go anyway. A bit shocked that I...

Nearly a week between W5R1 and W5R2 and I was a bit scared of this week anyway, ...

jannerm

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Big thanks to you guys..

A big thank you to everyone who encouraged me yesterday to start the c25k. Just come back from my first run, took your advice to take it slow and I loved it!!...

A big thank you to everyone who encouraged me yesterday to start the c25k. Just ...

MrsSmith50

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Starting back

Hi all, not posted on here before but a proper lurker and read regularly. As your a supportive lot I have taken a deep breath and decided to look for some...

Hi all, not posted on here before but a proper lurker and read regularly. As yo...

MrsH0409

•6 years ago

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2 hour run in awful weather!

So - completed C25K some time ago and decided to keep at it. Cut to half marathon training (did Brum HM 2017) and a 2 hour run today in terrible rain. Managed...

So - completed C25K some time ago and decided to keep at it. Cut to half maratho...

price74

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2

Been suffering an aching right foot since my last run so wasn't sure if I should run today. Warm up walk was fine but first few steps jogging almost made me...

Been suffering an aching right foot since my last run so wasn't sure if I should...

Montymum

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 😀

Ran with my best friend from way back when tonight, shes a practiced runner so it was more of a challenge trying to keep up with her, but I did it 😀 also...

Ran with my best friend from way back when tonight, shes a practiced runner so i...

jessieb887

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Week 6 Run 1

Thanks for the advice I received about completing all of the runs in week 6. Having completed the 20 min run at the end of week 5 I couldn't see the point in...

Thanks for the advice I received about completing all of the runs in week 6. Hav...

Craftysue66

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 9 run 3 - celebratory cake

Couldn’t manage it in one sitting 😍

EmmaA-F

Graduate•6 years ago

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I JUST GRADUATED! Yeah!

Probably my worst run for lead leg syndrome, but I wasn’t going to let my last run be dominated by Gremlins!! Feel great, and sat in a hot bath now...

Probably my worst run for lead leg syndrome, but I wasn’t going to let my last r...

ChettyAl

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK1R2 - Feel great!

I know it's really early days, but I honestly didn't think I'd even get started on this programme. Only two runs done, but my confidence about actually being...

I know it's really early days, but I honestly didn't think I'd even get started ...

theslimpster

•6 years ago

7 Replies

After recovery from rhabdomyolysis

Hi there! I was unable to walk for one week during a bout of exertional rhabdomyolysis from too much cycling. Has anyone else suffered from this? I now know I...

Hi there! I was unable to walk for one week during a bout of exertional rhabdomy...

Katnap

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

W7R1

After a tough W6R3 I wasn’t looking forward to repeating it and as we are away in Boston for the weekend was worried about scheduling. I brought my kit though...

After a tough W6R3 I wasn’t looking forward to repeating it and as we are away i...

Taffywasawelshman

Graduate•6 years ago

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2nd week completed

Better week than I expected...r2 was hard to get going and I certainly felt it in my joints, but persevered and really enjoyed r3 today.

Better week than I expected...r2 was hard to get going and I certainly felt it i...

Bobalot

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Wk 4 run 1

I completed wk 4 run 1 I am soaked through with the rain. So chuffed I completed it a total of 16 minutes running can’t believe it. During the 1st 3 minute run...

I completed wk 4 run 1 I am soaked through with the rain. So chuffed I completed...

Gary54321

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Negatives

Am I the only one who thinks he can't do it. Did W1R1 a few weeks ago, feels like a lifetime ago. Life gets in the way and I feel I can't do it. So many ppl...

Am I the only one who thinks he can't do it. Did W1R1 a few weeks ago, feels li...

TC321

•6 years ago

27 Replies

W2R1

Completed it... Yehaaa!! I actually felt ok. No wellies this time. Weather was damp and blustery and felt cool on my face, but some how invigorating. Had to...

Completed it... Yehaaa!! I actually felt ok. No wellies this time. Weather was ...

DOGDAYS18

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Advises and recommendations

Dear George

Graduation

Week 6 run 3

W4R3 ✔

1st week run

Thought for the day

Weekly chat 27 - 2nd September

The Final What is your week August

Glitchy App?

W4R3 🌧 and 💨

My first 5k since graduation day 😊😊😊😊

Think I might be getting addicted

Motivation needed 😊

W5R2

Big thanks to you guys..

Starting back

2 hour run in awful weather!

W7R2

Week 6 Run 2 😀

Week 6 Run 1

Week 9 run 3 - celebratory cake

I JUST GRADUATED! Yeah!

WK1R2 - Feel great!

After recovery from rhabdomyolysis

W7R1

2nd week completed

Wk 4 run 1

Negatives

W2R1

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