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Increasing the distance

Hi there all. Just done W7R1; all going well so far. What with this and that, and barring injury, I should have graduated by the end of September. My plan is...

Hi there all. Just done W7R1; all going well so far. What with this and that, a...

Languid_Lil

Graduate•6 years ago

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Strength & Flex Montage

Been doing the NHS Strength & Flex program on the days between my C25K runs. So I run on Mon, Wed, Fri and S&F on Tue, Thur, Sat. Sunday is a total rest day. I...

Been doing the NHS Strength & Flex program on the days between my C25K runs. So ...

DorsetRunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Day 1 completed

Well day 1 completes. I experienced pain in both my ankles and the pain lasted after. Is this just because I’m over weight or is there any tips to reduce this...

Well day 1 completes. I experienced pain in both my ankles and the pain lasted ...

Runfr2018

•6 years ago

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'Find an exercise you like'

It appeared to me that it would be a good idea to use this page to write a little (probably infrequent) running blog. Like most people, I like tracking my...

It appeared to me that it would be a good idea to use this page to write a littl...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Ankle advice

Although it's not agony and I can bear weight just fine my ankle is still twinging. It feels sore to push down on with my fingers just above my ankle bone...

Although it's not agony and I can bear weight just fine my ankle is still twingi...

Emcdee

•6 years ago

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Day 1 couch to 5k

Thanks to my lovely encouraging friends I just completed Day 1. Looking forward to seeing how everyone else is getting on

Thanks to my lovely encouraging friends I just completed Day 1. Looking forward ...

Octavia100

•6 years ago

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All good

Week 5 run 1, well... wasn't as bad as I thought, but back to nightshifts so can only do next Monday gonna put me back a bit so feel guilty to myself is this...

Week 5 run 1, well... wasn't as bad as I thought, but back to nightshifts so can...

Pagy

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Struggling

Any tips for keeping motivated? I'm finding this incredibly dull and am Struggling to get out there. Im a bit behind schedule and am due my week 4 run 1 today....

Any tips for keeping motivated? I'm finding this incredibly dull and am Struggli...

Sasquatch1972

•6 years ago

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Going real slow

Wow! I am in awe of the progress everyone is making...I was due to start week 2 today but have decided to repeat week 1 as I think I need to get better at...

Wow! I am in awe of the progress everyone is making...I was due to start week 2 ...

Keepmoving

•6 years ago

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Not sure if this counts?

Was pouring with rain so I did my run in the house . Does this count ? It was easier as obviously no gradient. Feeling a bit flat that I cheated ! Just...

Was pouring with rain so I did my run in the house . Does this count ? It was ea...

Pebbles18

•6 years ago

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W1R1 wimp

Moan alert. It’s all very dispiriting but having to hang up my *new* running shoes. I did the first session at the weekend and I have developed a throbbing...

Moan alert. It’s all very dispiriting but having to hang up my *new* running sh...

Janny12

•6 years ago

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The butterfly effect

Maybe you've heard of the theory that the flapping of a butterflies wings can cause a tornado elsewhere. Well C25K community you are all my butterflies because...

Maybe you've heard of the theory that the flapping of a butterflies wings can ca...

Gingernutter

Graduate•6 years ago

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Nuff said!

😃

Taffinator

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6r2 - just!

Completed this run yesterday, and I'm still having problems with numb feet, so much so that twice i had to stop to take my shoes off and move my feet. And on...

Completed this run yesterday, and I'm still having problems with numb feet, so m...

SleepyAsh

•6 years ago

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On holiday wk5

In a caravan in the Cotswolds .Did a little tour around site and roads were busy and hilly ..Oh no!!! But then i found a bridle track... perfect. I...

In a caravan in the Cotswolds .Did a little tour around site and roads were busy...

Riseandshine

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1 done... Phew! 😌

That was really hard work... Still snailing it backwards and forwards on my white gravelly Umbrian track. Back home next week - lovely flat Llandudno Promenade...

That was really hard work... Still snailing it backwards and forwards on my whit...

Languid_Lil

Graduate•6 years ago

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Dreich morning run 🏃‍♂️🌧

Following advice/exercises from physio yesterday and following the slow running technique, my knees held up(!) wk3r2! Happy running folks

Following advice/exercises from physio yesterday and following the slow running ...

GTTOBS

•6 years ago

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Hectic week

Got a hectic time coming up until after the BH. Decided to do a few shorter runs rather than none. Hope that’s the right decision

Got a hectic time coming up until after the BH. Decided to do a few shorter runs...

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Where/When to run

I'm currently half way through week 3 (in fact, getting ready to go and do W3R2 right now...) But trying to work out my plan going forward. I started the...

I'm currently half way through week 3 (in fact, getting ready to go and do W3R2 ...

Pixie_Runs

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 day 1

Hi just completed wk 3 day 1. Finished the first 3 minute run on a upwards slope which was bad judgement from me but kept going. 👍 Good luck to everyone...

Hi just completed wk 3 day 1. Finished the first 3 minute run on a upwards slope...

Gary54321

•6 years ago

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Early morning running

Okay, so I am a complete beginner, I have just got in the house from my wk1, run1!! Apart from being a bit out of breath, i feel really good about it! 😊...

Okay, so I am a complete beginner, I have just got in the house from my wk1, run...

Knittingnovice

•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

Well I didn’t think I would make it to the end but yesterday I ran for 30 minuets... and enjoyed it! Like most people I’m not doing 5k just yet but that will...

Well I didn’t think I would make it to the end but yesterday I ran for 30 minuet...

EmmaA-F

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post Week 9 Run 3

Hi Folks, I recently finished the plan (on board ship) and now am back to my normal running route. I am still trying to run three times a week in the morning...

Hi Folks, I recently finished the plan (on board ship) and now am back to my nor...

Afrobob88

•6 years ago

1 Reply

First Park Run approaching!

Think I've just agreed to do a Park Run with my neighbours on Saturday! Hopefully I will have completed W9R3 before then (meant to be tomorrow but legs still...

Think I've just agreed to do a Park Run with my neighbours on Saturday! Hopefull...

AgingMetalHead

Graduate•6 years ago

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Dug out my trainers. Here we go...

Hi folks. I've enjoyed reading such inspirational posts since signing up on Monday and completing W1R1. I used to be a runner of sorts a few years ago but...

Hi folks. I've enjoyed reading such inspirational posts since signing up on Mond...

SOULY47

Graduate•6 years ago

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Work in progress

Graduated a couple of weeks ago. Nowhere near 5k in the time but I know that it's not about the distance but continuously lasting the time frame. Managed...

Graduated a couple of weeks ago. Nowhere near 5k in the time but I know that it...

Mumifi

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 completed on my second try

Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well and enjoying the *slightly* cooler weather! I managed to complete W8R2 tonight, having failed miserably (I gave up...

Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well and enjoying the *slightly* cooler weath...

Balletomane9

•6 years ago

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W4R2 feat foxes 🦊

I’m staying near Canary Wharf for business this week and am totally unfamiliar with the area so completed W4R1 on Sunday on the treadmill in the hotel gym....

I’m staying near Canary Wharf for business this week and am totally unfamiliar w...

Anondonkey

•6 years ago

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Wk7 r2 in the bag

Another run done, another step closer to graduation and well chuffed with improving stats 😁

Another run done, another step closer to graduation and well chuffed with improv...

SANDI_runs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Woohoo, I graduated!!

So at 6 this morning I set off for week 9 run 3. Very xcited to complete the program-but mildly disappointed that I hadn’t reached 5k, so I decided to carry on...

So at 6 this morning I set off for week 9 run 3. Very xcited to complete the pro...

Slugrunner

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Increasing the distance

Strength & Flex Montage

Day 1 completed

'Find an exercise you like'

Ankle advice

Day 1 couch to 5k

All good

Struggling

Going real slow

Not sure if this counts?

W1R1 wimp

The butterfly effect

Nuff said!

W6r2 - just!

On holiday wk5

W7R1 done... Phew! 😌

Dreich morning run 🏃‍♂️🌧

Hectic week

Where/When to run

Week 3 day 1

Early morning running

Week 9 run 1

Post Week 9 Run 3

First Park Run approaching!

Dug out my trainers. Here we go...

Work in progress

W8R2 completed on my second try

W4R2 feat foxes 🦊

Wk7 r2 in the bag

Woohoo, I graduated!!

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