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Post-holiday run!

Despite good intentions, I only managed one run whilst in Crete due to not getting up early enough to beat the heat. So up I got this morning, slightly...

Despite good intentions, I only managed one run whilst in Crete due to not getti...

JacquiAM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Why I run

Week 7 run 3 completed last night, and I couldn’t be more grateful I started on this programme. I started at the end of June, after a two-week holiday in...

Week 7 run 3 completed last night, and I couldn’t be more grateful I started on ...

Zany99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pre race jitters out in force...

Gonna have to do some heavy stamping as we set off... Until I saw these socks. Perfect sentiment.

Gonna have to do some heavy stamping as we set off... Until I saw these socks. ...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Beginners running mates

Hello anyone in the ng5 area looking for a running partner or to start a group. It would be nice to have and share support.

Hello anyone in the ng5 area looking for a running partner or to start a group. ...

EvieA

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run like the wind!

I stared week 3 a day early because I woke up and just fancied a run! It’s the first time in my life that thought has appeared in my head. I went with it and...

I stared week 3 a day early because I woke up and just fancied a run! It’s the f...

Sausagedog90

•6 years ago

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Graduated with my first parkrun!

I graduated yesterday at my local parkrun. Following the app has been amazing, even though I knew I hadn't reached 5k in 30 mins, I wanted my graduation run to...

I graduated yesterday at my local parkrun. Following the app has been amazing, e...

AquaStar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Peeking!

Planning to do W2R3 tomorrow. Had a little peek at W3R1 EEEEEEKKKK!!! Quite a jump, well a run! Advice please 😅😅😅😅

Planning to do W2R3 tomorrow. Had a little peek at W3R1 EEEEEEKKKK!!! Quite a...

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

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New starter

Hi everyone. I am just starting the programme as I am looking to lose some weight and get in shape for my holidays. A week in and 70 days to go. Struggled on...

Hi everyone. I am just starting the programme as I am looking to lose some weigh...

spangles6819

•6 years ago

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Week 2

Just completed stage 1 of second wk proud of myself

Ozzyo

•6 years ago

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Graduate

I graduated in August and was over the moon that I’d managed to run for 30 mins. I have kept up some running but have also joined a gym to develop my core...

I graduated in August and was over the moon that I’d managed to run for 30 mins...

spils

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5 r3...feels like real progress

Well I was worried about this one but it’s done...5 weeks ago I couldn’t have contemplated it. It was mentally tough around 12 mins but physically ok. Love...

Well I was worried about this one but it’s done...5 weeks ago I couldn’t have co...

Bobalot

•6 years ago

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Week 5 begins

Just back from completing week 5 run 1. Running slightly less than last week. But doing longer stints. Not a lot to say really. It was an average run. Ok....

Just back from completing week 5 run 1. Running slightly less than last week. Bu...

BenderRodriquez

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Trying to get back on it

Reached week 8 but haven’t ran in 2 months do i start from the beginning? I struggled with week 8 which demotivated me, I found myself making excuses not to...

Reached week 8 but haven’t ran in 2 months do i start from the beginning? I str...

Newcs

•6 years ago

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Made it!

I am one session away from completing Couch to 5k, but not quite making the distance. Yesterday I completed my first Parkrun and managed the 5k distance...

I am one session away from completing Couch to 5k, but not quite making the dist...

Pinkpig20

Graduate•6 years ago

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Warm up & cool down???

Hello lovely people! I graduated in July and have stuck to 3 runs a week but my question is..... Does everyone stick to the 5 minutes warm up and cool down? I...

Hello lovely people! I graduated in July and have stuck to 3 runs a week but my ...

cheryl_couch_tatty

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie starting Couch to 5K today

i’ve been entirely inspired by my daughter who successfully completed the Couch to 5K so I am starting my very first run this morning.

i’ve been entirely inspired by my daughter who successfully completed the Couch...

Zimbo38

•6 years ago

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Week done complete

At 65yrs young it's slow but sure.

Purplelady01

•6 years ago

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Fear of Five

Well, I've progressed well so far in the programme. Finished W4 yesterday but seriously crapping myself for W5. The 20 minute run is actually scaring me half...

Well, I've progressed well so far in the programme. Finished W4 yesterday but se...

Rooster678

•6 years ago

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W5 R2 still having breathing issues

What is wrong with me! I’m halfway through the programme and still haven’t cracked the breathing part. Completed today’s run without any problems, ran really...

What is wrong with me! I’m halfway through the programme and still haven’t crack...

AngryFlower

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - not as scary as it seemed

So, after getting my Achilles checked out and being given the all clear to continue with my journey ( along with a list of exercises), I actually completed...

So, after getting my Achilles checked out and being given the all clear to conti...

LapoftheGods

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 run 1

Hey all I completed week 3 run 1 today it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be! I’m only managing just over 2k in the 25 minutes tho, is this bad...

Hey all I completed week 3 run 1 today it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was goin...

Orangecakerock

•6 years ago

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Good news and bad news!

Hi all - pleased to say that the rest has worked well and the dicky knee got an outing this morning Good news 3.9 k in 30 mins after 2 weeks break so I’m...

Hi all - pleased to say that the rest has worked well and the dicky knee got an ...

MandiV

•6 years ago

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Woohoo! Started week 5!!!!

Can’t quite believe it - week 5 seemed so long away when I started on week 1 but it has came so quickly!!! First 5 minutes was a little bit of a struggle and...

Can’t quite believe it - week 5 seemed so long away when I started on week 1 but...

Marcia-H

Graduate•6 years ago

13 Replies

W2R3

So tonight I completed week 2 and my walk is now the speed of my jog from week 1 ! So pleased with how it’s going. Don’t get me wrong it’s not easy but I will...

So tonight I completed week 2 and my walk is now the speed of my jog from week 1...

Determined50

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Need advice - fitbit ionic or garmin forerunner 235?

Hi all, my fitbit charge hr is on its last legs so I'm looking for a new watch. I can get a discount on the fitbit ionic so it makes it the same price as the...

Hi all, my fitbit charge hr is on its last legs so I'm looking for a new watch. ...

Julesk1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 3 - first solo run

I was without my fellow C25K’er (aka youngest son) today so this is the first time I have run on my own. He’s usually so supportive and always runs back and...

I was without my fellow C25K’er (aka youngest son) today so this is the first ti...

Jandys

Graduate•6 years ago

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w4r1 monday

w1w2w3 all seemed to be easy hope this one is

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Graduation run!

So I’ve finally got there!! It has been a very long but rewarding journey!! I must admit today’s run wasn’t my best but I did it!! 😁😁😁 Thanks VRB’s I...

So I’ve finally got there!! It has been a very long but rewarding journey!! I mu...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

65 Replies

W5R3 - Holy s**t, I cant breathe!

Oh my god I’m dying. Oh my god. Just give me a... Oh my god... I just need... *one 5-minute cooldown walk later* Holy s**t, I just ran for 20 minutes! I...

Oh my god I’m dying. Oh my god. Just give me a... Oh my god... I just need.....

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Week 5 run 2

Admittedly I was a bit scared of the 8 minutes runs but it went really well! Sorted a nice route for the daunting w5 r3 on Monday as well. I’m actually quite...

Admittedly I was a bit scared of the 8 minutes runs but it went really well! Sor...

alexgarland

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Post-holiday run!

Why I run

Pre race jitters out in force...

Beginners running mates

Run like the wind!

Graduated with my first parkrun!

Peeking!

New starter

Week 2

Graduate

W5 r3...feels like real progress

Week 5 begins

Trying to get back on it

Made it!

Warm up & cool down???

Newbie starting Couch to 5K today

Week done complete

Fear of Five

W5 R2 still having breathing issues

Week 5 Run 3 - not as scary as it seemed

Week 3 run 1

Good news and bad news!

Woohoo! Started week 5!!!!

W2R3

Need advice - fitbit ionic or garmin forerunner 235?

Week 7 run 3 - first solo run

w4r1 monday

Graduation run!

W5R3 - Holy s**t, I cant breathe!

Week 5 run 2

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