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W9R3 done!

Slow and steady got me round. I can’t believe I did it. Just need to keep up the enthusiasm and carry on running. I’m hoping with the weather getting wetter...

Slow and steady got me round. I can’t believe I did it. Just need to keep up the...

Jujitzu

•6 years ago

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I have been bitten by the running bug after completing couch to 5k app over the summer - before then I have never considered myself a runnne

I have been bitten by the running bug after completing couch to 5k app over the summer - before then I have never considered myself a runnner... always told...

I have been bitten by the running bug after completing couch to 5k app over the ...

Tanyat

•6 years ago

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W4 R1

I did it!!!! Was really hard and I took it slow but I did t! Feel amazing only problem is my leg calf is really painful now hope it goes away before the next...

I did it!!!! Was really hard and I took it slow but I did t! Feel amazing only p...

Simba77

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week one done!

I downloaded the app ages ago but the motivation wasn’t there, so just left it on my phone with plenty of good intention. Then suddenly last week the...

I downloaded the app ages ago but the motivation wasn’t there, so just left it o...

Philippaaa

•6 years ago

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Calf Cramp

Hi have started week4 and whilst I’ve always had an aching calf the pain/cramp after the first 5 min run has been unbearable. Walked through it the first time...

Hi have started week4 and whilst I’ve always had an aching calf the pain/cramp a...

Pondy17

•6 years ago

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W4R1 - around the park in the dark even finishing off on the gym equipment

Decided it was easier to fit this run in last night. Really enjoyed running around the half-lit park. Set off slowly, still a little stiff and sore - my...

Decided it was easier to fit this run in last night. Really enjoyed running aro...

BriC18

•6 years ago

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Hmmm

Trying to decide whether to go out today or tomorrow Either way I'm gonna get as soaked Decisions, decisions 😄

Trying to decide whether to go out today or tomorrow Either way I'm gonna get a...

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Really pleased (and relieved!)

Just completed wk6 rn3. Pleased because I found rn2 v hard indeed and wasn’t sure if I’d get through this one. Also pleased because I’ve done wk6 while on...

Just completed wk6 rn3. Pleased because I found rn2 v hard indeed and wasn’t sur...

Auden

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2r1 done

Well that was a step up and a half! Honestly by the 5th 90 second run I started to feel quite nauseous but I carried on and Woop it’s done! I have to say...

Well that was a step up and a half! Honestly by the 5th 90 second run I started ...

jiggles7

Graduate•6 years ago

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Struggling after graduating a few weeks ago

Until this week I’d kept up the 3x30min runs each week. I never missed a run in the C25K prog either. I’m really disappointed that I’ve only done half a run...

Until this week I’d kept up the 3x30min runs each week. I never missed a run in ...

Snippit

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running in the rain

Sweat isn't the only thing that got me all wet in my run yesterday. Got showered mid way. Nevermind, completed my week in the end. Onwards and upwards to the...

Sweat isn't the only thing that got me all wet in my run yesterday. Got showered...

spscollins

•6 years ago

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9w r3 I made it.

Well just completed my last run on a running machine on holiday in Turkey. That was hard work as I had to wait for a few weeks after I damaged my knee. But I'm...

Well just completed my last run on a running machine on holiday in Turkey. That ...

tlambelle

Graduate•6 years ago

13 Replies

I’m new here

Any advice as I am on wk4 . A 68 yr old lady with arthritis ! Planning to replace 8yr old trainers today with new ones. Although the ones I have are really...

Any advice as I am on wk4 . A 68 yr old lady with arthritis ! Planning to replac...

Suppledupple

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk2

Week 2 complete really pleased with myself

Ozzyo

•6 years ago

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Week 5

Returned to the beginning of week 5 after trying to attempt w5r2 on Monday after 2 weeks of not running, l failed miserably. Today wasn’t easy, not least...

Returned to the beginning of week 5 after trying to attempt w5r2 on Monday after...

Oldlady57

•6 years ago

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It's Graduation Day

After 9 weeks and 26 runs it's here, the big day! 9 weeks ago today seemed like a lifetime away if I ever made it here. But here I am and I have a decision to...

After 9 weeks and 26 runs it's here, the big day! 9 weeks ago today seemed like ...

HATTER8142

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Only gone and done it

Just completed! Such a clever programme. Many thanks to this forum too for keeping me going.

Just completed! Such a clever programme. Many thanks to this forum too for keepi...

Bluep

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

Concerned

If you have a concern about a person in this community who you think may be trying to scam you. Who do you report it to?

If you have a concern about a person in this community who you think may be tryi...

Kiragray

•6 years ago

6 Replies

W2R2 - in the group again

Hooray! Why does it seem easier when you run in a group.? Looking forward to longer running periods 😸 (I must be going mad)

Hooray! Why does it seem easier when you run in a group.? Looking forward to l...

Katnap

Graduate•6 years ago

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I DID IT FIRST 5K RUN 🏃🏽‍♀️🐌🏃🏽‍♀️

I graduated a month ago no where near to the 5k and my runnings been a bit hit and miss, some outside some on the treadmill. I had a disaster on Sunday and...

I graduated a month ago no where near to the 5k and my runnings been a bit hit a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

18 Replies

W1R2 in the beginning there was Jack

Treadmill antics. 1 degree incline. Upping the pace on each run till the end. Week one can be tough! Listening to some funky house by Mark Farina DJ Mark...

Treadmill antics. 1 degree incline. Upping the pace on each run till the end. We...

Fatdad71

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Week 3-Run 1

Really not looking forward to running this evening. The thought of stepping up to 3 min runs had been playing on my mind and seriously didn’t want to go out....

Really not looking forward to running this evening. The thought of stepping up t...

Tracy2791

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Training for 10k?

I would like to pick it up a bit and train for 10k. Any help or advice would help me out.

I would like to pick it up a bit and train for 10k. Any help or advice would hel...

baldybeardybill

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Turning a corner.

Just completed week 1 yesterday and thought to myself. Jeezzz lady you’re gonna need more than 1 rest day. With the amount of lard am carrying my hips have not...

Just completed week 1 yesterday and thought to myself. Jeezzz lady you’re gonna ...

Juggsyjools

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Decided not to...

Belabour distance too much. Having had a couple of weeks where I've either been unable or unwilling to go out, and a bit of an injury (sore hamstring) I've not...

Belabour distance too much. Having had a couple of weeks where I've either been ...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Oops

Well I was meant to be doing week 6 day 3 but had a very bad day at work so took it out on the run . Did a full 5k in 43 mins . I m not advocating this it’s...

Well I was meant to be doing week 6 day 3 but had a very bad day at work so took...

Belotte

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W1R1 - off and running

Just started the programme and had my first run on Monday morning which despite my initial bravado didn’t quite go to plan. I managed to complete 5 of the 7...

Just started the programme and had my first run on Monday morning which despite ...

Rory0511

Graduate•6 years ago

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New to this .....

W2 R1 never done anything like this before. Have always said I don't run, so this is a real challenge. Only my hubby, sons and a few long distance friends know...

W2 R1 never done anything like this before. Have always said I don't run, so thi...

Scarbie

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Im Back :)

Hiya all , Its the return of Sparky 66! Im hoping some of my old running Buddies still here and running well. :) Quick update.. I ran the C25K about a year...

Hiya all , Its the return of Sparky 66! Im hoping some of my old running Buddie...

sparky66

Graduate•6 years ago

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A sudden realisation

I had a sudden realisation this week. So my OH’s car had to go to the garage, OH said “do you need to get a taxi home?” Of course I chuckled saying is only a...

I had a sudden realisation this week. So my OH’s car had to go to the garage, OH...

Kipper-78

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

W9R3 done!

I have been bitten by the running bug after completing couch to 5k app over the summer - before then I have never considered myself a runnne

W4 R1

Week one done!

Calf Cramp

W4R1 - around the park in the dark even finishing off on the gym equipment

Hmmm

Really pleased (and relieved!)

W2r1 done

Struggling after graduating a few weeks ago

Running in the rain

9w r3 I made it.

I’m new here

Wk2

Week 5

It's Graduation Day

Only gone and done it

Concerned

W2R2 - in the group again

I DID IT FIRST 5K RUN 🏃🏽‍♀️🐌🏃🏽‍♀️

W1R2 in the beginning there was Jack

Week 3-Run 1

Training for 10k?

Turning a corner.

Decided not to...

Oops

W1R1 - off and running

New to this .....

Im Back :)

A sudden realisation

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