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W7R1

Done and dusted - on a dull day :( in my 1st ever pair of running shoes :) It's amazing how daunting the prospect of 25 minutes is at the beginning of the run...

Done and dusted - on a dull day :( in my 1st ever pair of running shoes :) It's ...

Ibex

Graduate•6 years ago

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Has wk5 changed?

I feel like I’m loosing the plot, I thought when I originally looked that week 5 was a continuous run and now it’s interval! Has it changed?

I feel like I’m loosing the plot, I thought when I originally looked that week 5...

Suki90

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Beginner

Am doing week 2 of couch to 5k. Running makes me refreshed and confident. But I get the sharp pain on my heels towards the end of run. It subsides with 2 mts...

Am doing week 2 of couch to 5k. Running makes me refreshed and confident. But I ...

Prorun

•6 years ago

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Where do I start??

I had got to week 6 when I’d managed to slip a disc!! Grrrr!! So I haven’t run for 2 months now!! 🙁 I’m not sure which week to start with?? I’m lacking...

I had got to week 6 when I’d managed to slip a disc!! Grrrr!! So I haven’t run f...

Traceyjg

•6 years ago

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Week 1, Run 1

Did my first run yesterday. Have wanted to do this for so long but never thought I had the ability. Found the app so motivating and encouraging. Looking...

Did my first run yesterday. Have wanted to do this for so long but never thought...

RC13

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 in the bag 💪

Week 7 done. Felt good again. It was drizzling this morning and made the mistake of putting my jacket on - I started overheating after 5 minutes 😂 and ended...

Week 7 done. Felt good again. It was drizzling this morning and made the mistake...

Shakywakey

Graduate•6 years ago

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I've been outed as a runner W5R2

Just finishing my last 8 minute run and there ahead on the tow path was a guy from work. I did think about doing a u turn then thought.. he'll never recognise...

Just finishing my last 8 minute run and there ahead on the tow path was a guy fr...

Gingernutter

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hello again Sanjeev

Three weeks post-graduation and contemplating where to go from here. I’m very happy with running 5k and have no ambition to run further at the moment (never...

Three weeks post-graduation and contemplating where to go from here. I’m very ha...

YamCat

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Well done you!

Starting week 2 next....so was encouraged by you. Keep going🌈

Keepmoving

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 run 1

It's done, and it wasn't too bad ! As usual, the second half of the workout was easier than the first. On that first three minutes running interval I wondered...

It's done, and it wasn't too bad ! As usual, the second half of the workout was ...

HillsEverywhere

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just finished week 2 newbie

Hi I have just finished week 2 which was very hard for me but looking forward to less runs in week 3 but longer runs. Good luck to everyone keep it up

Hi I have just finished week 2 which was very hard for me but looking forward to...

Gary54321

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 7 Run 1

I was so pleased to have completed this run last week, and then the following day I fell over at work and have badly sprained my ankle 😢 Hoping I will be able...

I was so pleased to have completed this run last week, and then the following da...

Jacquirun

•6 years ago

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Officially a runner! W6R3 done!

This is amazing! I feel great! Bit beetrooty, bit sweaty, bit knackered but great! When Sarah Millican said to up the pace for the last 60 seconds I DID!!...

This is amazing! I feel great! Bit beetrooty, bit sweaty, bit knackered but grea...

Languid_Lil

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

Failed my first run, just couldn't do it this time,but..... been on holiday, not run as much etc etc. Guess I just need to get on with it!

Failed my first run, just couldn't do it this time,but..... been on holiday, not...

SPK1996

•6 years ago

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The missing 300m from Saturday just got slapped!

So on Saturday I was 300m short of 5k. So this morning I wanted to add that to my distance. Done nearly 400 miles in the car since Saturday's run so really...

So on Saturday I was 300m short of 5k. So this morning I wanted to add that to ...

AndyIoW

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Week 8 Day3

Well, I'm quite chuffed I've managed to run non-stop for 35 mins. It's fair to say that this program is the most exercise I've managed in many a year and I...

Well, I'm quite chuffed I've managed to run non-stop for 35 mins. It's fair to ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Technical Problems

Anyone had problems with C25K app. Not sure if l should delete & re install. Laura kept on repeating herself, for example “ get ready to run for 3 minutes” I’d...

Anyone had problems with C25K app. Not sure if l should delete & re install. Lau...

Oldlady57

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Newbie!

Hi everyone, thought it was about time I set myself a challenge. My fitness has always been bad so what best way to help me improve, completing this. Any...

Hi everyone, thought it was about time I set myself a challenge. My fitness has...

melilu87

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Running short bursts

Just a bit of advice.was anyone not even to run the 60 seconds during there first couple of runs I'm finding I can do at least one 60 second run constantly.im...

Just a bit of advice.was anyone not even to run the 60 seconds during there firs...

Seejenrunx

•6 years ago

20 Replies

First run in the wild

So today was my first post graduation run and a really important one as I decided to ditch the treadmill and run outside for the first time 😬 I’d really...

So today was my first post graduation run and a really important one as I decide...

Spannerz20

Graduate•6 years ago

22 Replies

Energy drop ...!

Hi All, I am new to the forum but almost (!) a 'graduate' of C25K ... bit of a minor crisis and I would really appreciate any available advice. I completed my...

Hi All, I am new to the forum but almost (!) a 'graduate' of C25K ... bit of a m...

WeeGee

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

Overweight 35 feeling helpless

Hi I'm me. I've just completed the first session. I feel my life is a constant battle to not eat.. I don't eat terribly - just feel full all the time and...

Hi I'm me. I've just completed the first session. I feel my life is a constant ...

Mattimo

•6 years ago

8 Replies

So long, week 7

Today was so rainy that my jacket was plastered to my arms even before I locked the front door. My phone had a fit of pique at the weather and spitefully...

Today was so rainy that my jacket was plastered to my arms even before I locked ...

Runip

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Improve fitness

Hi I am new to the site looking forward to improving my fitness

Annefj

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Overweight but determined to get through it

Started C25K a few weeks ago. Hung from doing very little, this was a big jump. But enjoying it, although if you were to ask me while I’m doing it, you might...

Started C25K a few weeks ago. Hung from doing very little, this was a big jump. ...

BenderRodriquez

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Attacked by vicious tree!

After nearly 5 months of injury free running, it had to happen eventually - but I wasn't expecting to be attacked by an inanimate object! There I was, in a...

After nearly 5 months of injury free running, it had to happen eventually - but ...

trogdelight

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

If I can do it anyone can

You will surprise yourself. I did. I'm running 30mins 3 times a week. When I started I couldn't run 30 seconds.

You will surprise yourself. I did. I'm running 30mins 3 times a week. When I sta...

TimFloyd

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Wow!

Wow I’m 52 and I may not be hitting the 3x a week 5K target yet but I just cycled 27miles (43.5k)! And half of it was up hill - I am totally wiped out but well...

Wow I’m 52 and I may not be hitting the 3x a week 5K target yet but I just cycle...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

I DID IT WOOOHOOO

Well I never would’ve believed it 9 weeks ago I’d be running for 30 minutes. I may not be fast but I get up and run. All thanks to your fabulous support and...

Well I never would’ve believed it 9 weeks ago I’d be running for 30 minutes. I m...

Hidden

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Second post graduate run

Still not at 5k, but managed 4.2 in just over 31 minutes! Pretty chuffed that the duration is there, the speed is picking up, (I'm now running past houses,...

Still not at 5k, but managed 4.2 in just over 31 minutes! Pretty chuffed that th...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

W7R1

Has wk5 changed?

Beginner

Where do I start??

Week 1, Run 1

Week 7 in the bag 💪

I've been outed as a runner W5R2

Hello again Sanjeev

Well done you!

Week 3 run 1

Just finished week 2 newbie

Week 7 Run 1

Officially a runner! W6R3 done!

Week 7 Run 1

The missing 300m from Saturday just got slapped!

Week 8 Day3

Technical Problems

Newbie!

Running short bursts

First run in the wild

Energy drop ...!

Overweight 35 feeling helpless

So long, week 7

Improve fitness

Overweight but determined to get through it

Attacked by vicious tree!

If I can do it anyone can

Wow!

I DID IT WOOOHOOO

Second post graduate run

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