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Sore Achilles

I’m up to w4r3, just loving it but I had forgotten that back in the 90’s I injured my Achilles and had to have an operation to sort it out. The last two runs...

I’m up to w4r3, just loving it but I had forgotten that back in the 90’s I injur...

Nellytheelephant

Graduate•6 years ago

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Out of curiosity

What ages are the people doing C25K? I feel like I'm quite young :)

Librarose

•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

So happy that I’ve managed to run 2 out of 3 times this week. I’m hoping to do my next one on Friday. I’ve not run in such a long time after having had 2 kids...

So happy that I’ve managed to run 2 out of 3 times this week. I’m hoping to do m...

Stephascope

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 - onwards and upwards from here?

First of all I contemplated repeating r2 as I didn't quite manage the 1st 8 mins so I surely didn't expect I could do the 20 min run. However I thought about...

First of all I contemplated repeating r2 as I didn't quite manage the 1st 8 mins...

snibble17

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 - couldn’t finish :(

I’m feeling bit disappointed today as I’ve just attempted W4R1 on a treadmill and managed to get till the last 5mins run. I gave up 1 and half min into that...

I’m feeling bit disappointed today as I’ve just attempted W4R1 on a treadmill an...

SamSam17

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3

Just finished run 3 week 3 (well walk jog actually) enjoying the challenge but not finding this easy need the support of my group

Just finished run 3 week 3 (well walk jog actually) enjoying the challenge but n...

5k2couch

•6 years ago

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1st Day Completed

Hello all, I have completed my 1st day this evening. I was thinking to start tomorrow morning but then I decided it’s now or never. I feel super happy about it...

Hello all, I have completed my 1st day this evening. I was thinking to start tom...

Kitus

•6 years ago

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Graduation run

Week9 Run3 completed . Now to work on building the pace to cover 5K in the 30 min. Feels great

Week9 Run3 completed . Now to work on building the pace to cover 5K in the 30 m...

BeardRunningMan

•6 years ago

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Week 2 Done!

Another sunny evening to finish week 2 off. Downside, I have two chip shops en-route which I do refrain from, but the smell is so tempting! Anyway best times...

Another sunny evening to finish week 2 off. Downside, I have two chip shops en-...

mickh007

•6 years ago

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W2R1 - New week

Complete. Managed to maintain the pace from W1 but definitely felt those extra 30 seconds. Had to push through on a few jogs and caught myself clock watching a...

Complete. Managed to maintain the pace from W1 but definitely felt those extra 3...

Rory0511

Graduate•6 years ago

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GRADUATION

At last I have made it. There have been some tough days but it has been worth persevering. Thanks to you all for the tremendous support you give. I will...

At last I have made it. There have been some tough days but it has been worth pe...

DaveA1958

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6run3...worth the pain of run 1&2!

That was epic, just got into a rhythm and didn’t stop. Realised 10 minutes in I wasn’t even breathing heavily. I hated run 1 and 2 this week but I can see that...

That was epic, just got into a rhythm and didn’t stop. Realised 10 minutes in I ...

embobs

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 Done but hard

So I tried to take the advice on board and pace myself more but actually went faster and yes it was a killer for the last 5 min run, advice please as it feels...

So I tried to take the advice on board and pace myself more but actually went fa...

Daddyp

•6 years ago

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12 weeks ago and then now.......

12 weeks ago I started on my C25k journey and this is my evening run tonight. This post isn’t meant as a brag or boast - it’s meant as post to show all those...

12 weeks ago I started on my C25k journey and this is my evening run tonight. Th...

Shakywakey

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 - new route, new possibilities

Evening, Today I decided to shake things a little bit and go for a different route with my dog. I picked my old old route. I think we both, me and my dog, were...

Evening, Today I decided to shake things a little bit and go for a different rou...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Please read! Graduated! Keep going everyone!

Hi All. Absolutley buzzing, just completed couch to 5K!!! I just wanted to write a post to encourage everyone to KEEP AT IT!!! I never thought I would...

Hi All. Absolutley buzzing, just completed couch to 5K!!! I just wanted to writ...

LaurenRebeccaD

Graduate•6 years ago

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One more run before Graduation

Now I'm nearly there I almost don't want to finish! Never did I think I would be able run for 30 mins. I'm not covering 5k but I can keep going now for 30mins...

Now I'm nearly there I almost don't want to finish! Never did I think I would be...

dynamodi

Graduate•6 years ago

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20 Mins

Yes...completed W5R3.....absolutely shattered but people are right it is more mental than physical. Looking forward to the rest day.

Yes...completed W5R3.....absolutely shattered but people are right it is more me...

Tenerife2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knee issues

Hi all. I did W2R2 this morning and really enjoyed it. My problem is that over the last couple of days I've been getting a bit of pain in my left knee. Not so...

Hi all. I did W2R2 this morning and really enjoyed it. My problem is that over t...

racheles78

•6 years ago

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W6R1 Easy Does It

I was still buzzing after successfully completing W5R3. I could almost feel the graduation trophy in my virtual hands. And when I read that W6R1 is only 18...

I was still buzzing after successfully completing W5R3. I could almost feel the ...

Triolette

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 run 2

Here goes 😮

Thomass45507

•6 years ago

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Not feeling it today.....

It’s 7pm and I’m sitting on the sofa in my pjs - it’s not going to happen today is it 😂. Supposed to be doing W2R1 but I struggled to walk slowly from the car...

It’s 7pm and I’m sitting on the sofa in my pjs - it’s not going to happen today ...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

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2 weeks of consolidation runs almost done ✅

Still loving it..... how long do you give it before you start trying to increase distance?

Still loving it..... how long do you give it before you start trying to increase...

Schofield

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1

I really struggled today from 15 minutes onwards. The last 5/10 minutes were horrible. I felt sick and wobbly. I wanted to stop so much, but I made it - just!...

I really struggled today from 15 minutes onwards. The last 5/10 minutes were hor...

ra4200

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4-Run 1

I’m not sure if I survived or just passed out and this is a dream!! That was by far the hardest run yet, the 5 min runs were an absolute killer. I’m not sure...

I’m not sure if I survived or just passed out and this is a dream!! That was by ...

Tracy2791

•6 years ago

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W6R1

Read alot of scarey things about this week so took this one slow. Still had enough in the tank to ramp it up for the last 2.5minutes :) 2x10 doesn't look...

Read alot of scarey things about this week so took this one slow. Still had enou...

DaveMu

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5 R1 is now history

Well got through the 3 x 5 minute runs pretty well though each time when MJ announced there are just 60 seconds to go each seemed a very long 60 seconds but...

Well got through the 3 x 5 minute runs pretty well though each time when MJ anno...

FGB1

•6 years ago

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I did it!

I did it! Just finished my graduation run. Can’t say I found the 30 minute runs easy, but hopefully I will continue to improve. What I have learned from this...

I did it! Just finished my graduation run. Can’t say I found the 30 minute runs ...

60sgirl

Graduate•6 years ago

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back to it

I completed week 6 and then was very lucky to have a long holiday which meant lots of walking but no jogging. Had no idea where my level would have dropped to...

I completed week 6 and then was very lucky to have a long holiday which meant lo...

Jalk

•6 years ago

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W10r2 😩

Ran Monday then did an intense hiit class yesterday. Wednesday has been my running day but my legs just weren’t up to it. I managed a great run (not sure if I...

Ran Monday then did an intense hiit class yesterday. Wednesday has been my runni...

Run1980

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Sore Achilles

Out of curiosity

Week 1 run 2

Week 5 run 3 - onwards and upwards from here?

W4R1 - couldn’t finish :(

Week 3

1st Day Completed

Graduation run

Week 2 Done!

W2R1 - New week

GRADUATION

Wk6run3...worth the pain of run 1&2!

W4R2 Done but hard

12 weeks ago and then now.......

W4R2 - new route, new possibilities

Please read! Graduated! Keep going everyone!

One more run before Graduation

20 Mins

Knee issues

W6R1 Easy Does It

W1 run 2

Not feeling it today.....

2 weeks of consolidation runs almost done ✅

W9R1

Week 4-Run 1

W6R1

W5 R1 is now history

I did it!

back to it

W10r2 😩

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