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I have graduated!!

So pleased I can definitely run for 30 minutes. And I am running 5k once a week (takes a bit longer). SO happy! Thank you

So pleased I can definitely run for 30 minutes. And I am running 5k once a week ...

Anna1000

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch 5k to 10K....

Well thanks for all the encouragement. Had a great run. I was looking down the barrel of my 5th knee op in 7 years just 10 months ago - thank you Michael...

Well thanks for all the encouragement. Had a great run. I was looking down the b...

Scooter69

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 r1

First run in a week after the crazy weather we have been having! It was hard to run for the 3 minutes but hopefully it will get easier and I am hoping the...

First run in a week after the crazy weather we have been having! It was hard to ...

Thisgirlcanmaybe

•6 years ago

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Just started

I've just started Couch to 5K and just completed my first walk/run. Get calorie loss. I'm morbidly obese and at 48 (49 on Saturday), I want to get this weight...

I've just started Couch to 5K and just completed my first walk/run. Get calorie ...

andyzee69

•6 years ago

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W4R1 make sure you've got a spare set of lungs strapped to your back!

Straight in from work, ummed and arred for 5 mins then put on the running shoes (asda £10) and went for it before the demons even had chance to wake up....

Straight in from work, ummed and arred for 5 mins then put on the running shoes ...

Wolvesmad

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wow! I've actually done it!

Just completed my graduation run...can't believe it I've never stuck to anything like this in my life(60 next month) Thanks must go to my inspirational sister...

Just completed my graduation run...can't believe it I've never stuck to anything...

Tootsie60

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie and struggling

Hi all. I’m a complete newbie to running, but have managed to complete week 1 ... just. By the end of runs 2 and 3 I have been in pain with cramping muscles....

Hi all. I’m a complete newbie to running, but have managed to complete week 1 .....

Im-Running-Now

•6 years ago

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The dreaded wk 5 run 3! Completed

After my last run, I was feeling good about this one, although wasn’t sure how I was going to keep going for 20mins! I did it. Not going to lie the 2nd half...

After my last run, I was feeling good about this one, although wasn’t sure how I...

Honeybee99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running rain jackets

I went out in my light shell type jacket today in the rain and got soaked to the skin so best type of jackets please?

I went out in my light shell type jacket today in the rain and got soaked to the...

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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Happy Sunday!

Happy Sunday, funday, run day, rest day... mine should of been a rest day, but sneaked a small run with the kids in... for fun! 🙌

Happy Sunday, funday, run day, rest day... mine should of been a rest day, but s...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Hard hard hard!

Ugh! W1R2. This is hard! Slight moment of enjoyment! So maybe a glimmer of hope !

Ugh! W1R2. This is hard! Slight moment of enjoyment! So maybe a glimmer of hope ...

Strugglymuggly

•6 years ago

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Struck down with a heavy cold

I completed 2 of 3 runs in the first week when my body gave up to a heavy cold which I have found hard to shake off. Hopefully will be back this week to...

I completed 2 of 3 runs in the first week when my body gave up to a heavy cold w...

SeamusCorry

•6 years ago

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Am I too old for this?

Omg! Week one run one completed, tough but I did it, will I ever ever reach 5k?

Omg! Week one run one completed, tough but I did it, will I ever ever reach 5k?...

Reddjogger

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 Done!

So that's the first run done, nice gentle start I think, no doubt it's going to get more difficult. Unfortunately my phone died with the app running so not...

So that's the first run done, nice gentle start I think, no doubt it's going to ...

letsgo32

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3

Done! The second half of the run was a struggle and I did have a few doubts if I was going to finish the run or not. There was no way I was going to stop, even...

Done! The second half of the run was a struggle and I did have a few doubts if I...

ra4200

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting back into it

After hurting my back I have had a week off C25K. I kept active with walking, but today being too wet, I went to the gym and managed to re-run a Week 3 run,...

After hurting my back I have had a week off C25K. I kept active with walking, b...

crocheter66

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2

Never thought I would enjoy this but I do! Despite dodgy knee and sciatica I am feeling better, stronger and losing weight. However I can't imagine being able...

Never thought I would enjoy this but I do! Despite dodgy knee and sciatica I am ...

laminette

•6 years ago

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W4r1- wow!

Well after considering to repeat week 3 because it was difficult and looking ahead to week 4 - thinking there is no way I can do that , well I almost did it. I...

Well after considering to repeat week 3 because it was difficult and looking ahe...

jeffers74

•6 years ago

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W3R1

Feeling amazing after that run. Completed W3R1 following a heavy day yesterday celebrating (hard) my best friends graduation which involved copious amounts of...

Feeling amazing after that run. Completed W3R1 following a heavy day yesterday c...

Hattie27

Graduate•6 years ago

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Red light spells danger...

Later start for me today as I waited for the rain to stop and the sun to come out. Tried a new route to try out the PG stamina podcast but I was confronted...

Later start for me today as I waited for the rain to stop and the sun to come ou...

Gingernutter

Graduate•6 years ago

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It really is mind over matter

W6R3. This was the first time I set off doubting myself, but IT IS DONE ✅ I was really feeling like stopping but I had to coach myself to keep at it. Lungs OK...

W6R3. This was the first time I set off doubting myself, but IT IS DONE ✅ I was ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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First week of consolidation runs ✅

Woke up this morning feeling a little fed up, not sure if it’s the change in weather. Thought I’d have a nice relaxing day at home in my pyjamas 🙈🙈 but then...

Woke up this morning feeling a little fed up, not sure if it’s the change in wea...

Schofield

Graduate•6 years ago

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Half way!!

Week 4 complete - half way there! An odd thing - my app is only 8 weeks long, anyone think that is an issue??

Week 4 complete - half way there! An odd thing - my app is only 8 weeks long, a...

jen2708

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Hey everyone, I'm new here, just completed my first couch to 5k run and hope fully won't be my last any tips would be great x

Hey everyone, I'm new here, just completed my first couch to 5k run and hope ful...

Trace0322

•6 years ago

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✔My first charity race/run!✔

I woke up at 6:30, had my tea and a banana and off i went. I could not believe the amount of people running: half marathon, 10k, 5k and kids' 1k = total 1146...

I woke up at 6:30, had my tea and a banana and off i went. I could not believe t...

Mayanow

•6 years ago

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W5R3 - Smashed it!

I completely forgot to write about my run! I did it on Friday night and it was funny because I got a stitch before I had even started running - I had been...

I completely forgot to write about my run! I did it on Friday night and it was f...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week five - DONE!!!

Wow who would have thought five weeks ago the girl that couldn’t run for the bus would have been able to run for 20 minutes straight... I’m so happy right now,...

Wow who would have thought five weeks ago the girl that couldn’t run for the bus...

emmaclare1982

•6 years ago

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W4 R3 Smashed

Just completed W4 R3 after being forced to take a week off due to having a nasty cold. Lungs still not completely over it yet and had to change my breathing a...

Just completed W4 R3 after being forced to take a week off due to having a nasty...

Jmax03

•6 years ago

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False start

Hi everyone, I am new to this, female and 56 years old. A couple of weeks ago I was inspired by a guy at work who, like me had done little excercise but...

Hi everyone, I am new to this, female and 56 years old. A couple of weeks ago I...

EPMcM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Some advice please

Recovered from chest infection and not run for +2 weeks, I had got to Wk5R1. Any suggestions on returning to c25k? Redo week 4? Any suggestions or shared...

Recovered from chest infection and not run for +2 weeks, I had got to Wk5R1. An...

GTTOBS

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

I have graduated!!

Couch 5k to 10K....

Week 3 r1

Just started

W4R1 make sure you've got a spare set of lungs strapped to your back!

Wow! I've actually done it!

Newbie and struggling

The dreaded wk 5 run 3! Completed

Running rain jackets

Happy Sunday!

Hard hard hard!

Struck down with a heavy cold

Am I too old for this?

Week 1 Run 1 Done!

W8R3

Getting back into it

W4R2

W4r1- wow!

W3R1

Red light spells danger...

It really is mind over matter

First week of consolidation runs ✅

Half way!!

Newbie

✔My first charity race/run!✔

W5R3 - Smashed it!

Week five - DONE!!!

W4 R3 Smashed

False start

Some advice please

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