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Week 1 R3

I am a 60 year old female 5ft 2 and I weigh 9st 8lb. Just decided to try to get fit and start running. I feel very envious when I see people out jogging and...

I am a 60 year old female 5ft 2 and I weigh 9st 8lb. Just decided to try to get...

Dmc165

•6 years ago

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Running virgin, one week done!

Well, week one done. Calf muscles are killing but having never exercised in my life and being North of 40 I guess that's no surprise. Knackered by the end...

Well, week one done. Calf muscles are killing but having never exercised in my l...

Ihaterunnin

•6 years ago

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Bye bye week 3

Just finished the final run of week 3, for some strange reason I have found this week easier than the first 2, this may just be a fluke!! Onto week 4 😀

Just finished the final run of week 3, for some strange reason I have found this...

Soolou78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated

Yay....finally. Is there space on the podium for a small one? Maybe a bit of brashness had crept in, but I found today hard going. I'm in Great Yarmouth today,...

Yay....finally. Is there space on the podium for a small one? Maybe a bit of bra...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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CONSECUTIVE DAYS

What is the general view on running for two consecutive days on the odd occasion? Is the day's rest an absolute MUST as you progress? I'm currently on W3R2...

What is the general view on running for two consecutive days on the odd occasion...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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20 minutes!!!

I have just slowly run 20 minutes! 🐌🐌It feels fantastic to be able to say that. W5r3 was the strongest that i have felt, breathing is under control now and i...

I have just slowly run 20 minutes! 🐌🐌It feels fantastic to be able to say that...

AJ77

•6 years ago

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Graduation

Well I've done it - completed my last week 9 run today. Not quite 5.k yet (3.9 today) but running for 30 mins continuously and will now try and improve my pace...

Well I've done it - completed my last week 9 run today. Not quite 5.k yet (3.9 t...

BellaJ

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2

It was a good run today. I decided to go faster than usual in the first 10 minutes. The 3 minute break was needed! The second 10 minutes was tough, but every...

It was a good run today. I decided to go faster than usual in the first 10 minut...

ra4200

Graduate•6 years ago

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Seriously...did I just do that?!!!

Started this in April and running even 30 seconds was sooo hard. It’s taken me 5 months but today did graduation run and it felt brilliant! Have gone from a...

Started this in April and running even 30 seconds was sooo hard. It’s taken me 5...

Lousylungs

•6 years ago

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Week 5 completed!

I’ve finally completed week 5! I was so nervous for this week with the increased running time but I’ve bloody done it!! Feeling proud 😁 (and sweaty)

I’ve finally completed week 5! I was so nervous for this week with the increased...

StudentNursee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Treadmill VS outside?

Currently on holiday in the Dominican Republic and I’m determined to keep up my running while I’m away. It’s approx 27 degrees and 80% humidity here at 7 in...

Currently on holiday in the Dominican Republic and I’m determined to keep up my ...

StudentNursee

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1 - I did it!

Well I’ve just done W5R1 after almost 3 weeks off! I didn’t know whether to go back a week or pick up where I left off. So I asked all you lovely people! Thank...

Well I’ve just done W5R1 after almost 3 weeks off! I didn’t know whether to go b...

Dory85

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - I can't believe I did it!!

Hi all, I've been lurking here for a long time, but I have been intently reading all the advice, hints and tips given by you wonderful lot as well as enjoying...

Hi all, I've been lurking here for a long time, but I have been intently reading...

deancourtgirl

•6 years ago

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Ankle injury. Do I need to start again.

I completed C25K in June and was consolidating. In mid July I sprained my ankle. It's still painful but getting better. Should I start the programme again? I...

I completed C25K in June and was consolidating. In mid July I sprained my ankle....

Ritmo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 and beyond

Hi can’t believe I have managed first 4 weeks on schedule despite not having run for decades. Couch P to 5k Makes you feel great. Week 5 on looks a bit...

Hi can’t believe I have managed first 4 weeks on schedule despite not having run...

Cathkinboy

•6 years ago

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Rungry?

I've just finished Week Two, but I'm noticing that I'm absolutely starving on run days (I run in the morning). I'm trying to eat more healthily in general and...

I've just finished Week Two, but I'm noticing that I'm absolutely starving on ru...

FenderTelecaster

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Silly Question Time

i've completed a few 20 minutes runs now, the first was a proper run C25K week 5 run 3, the 2nd was last night, fully intended to go for a walk, but it started...

i've completed a few 20 minutes runs now, the first was a proper run C25K week 5...

Piglet7969

Graduate•6 years ago

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Problem

I completed c25k 4 weeks ago I having trouble with my left leg when running the muscle in my leg goes rock hard and causes me pain as soon as I stop it will go...

I completed c25k 4 weeks ago I having trouble with my left leg when running the ...

Garden17

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 3

Completed week 3 today, bring on week 4. Feeling really good!

Pinacolada04

•6 years ago

1 Reply

w2r3 done

w2r3 done bring on w3r1 yehhhhhhhhhhhhh

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3 Completed 😁

Well I actually managed week 1, all 3 runs completed. I am so happy 😁 Even my Jack Russell Twiglet gets excited in the mornings now lol. Thank you for...

Well I actually managed week 1, all 3 runs completed. I am so happy 😁 Even my J...

Soanesie

•6 years ago

7 Replies

What has happened?

Having hated running all my life, I started C25K with the view of probably not finishing the whole programme but at least being a bit fitter by maybe getting...

Having hated running all my life, I started C25K with the view of probably not f...

Catho7

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Men Cry Too!

Did W9R3 this morning and even pulled it in at 5K. Promptly burst into tears - of joy I think! Thanks to everyone on this forum for their support and...

Did W9R3 this morning and even pulled it in at 5K. Promptly burst into tears - ...

DorsetRunner

Graduate•6 years ago

24 Replies

W7R2.....again!

Feel pleased. Last night I finally caught back up to the stage I’d reached before I went on holiday. I enjoyed my holiday but on reflection wish I’d kept on...

Feel pleased. Last night I finally caught back up to the stage I’d reached befor...

KatieJayne

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 1 run 2

Second run in the bag and whilst it's tough i always feel better and happier afterwards. Cleared my bad mood up a treat this morning 🤗

Second run in the bag and whilst it's tough i always feel better and happier aft...

Wolvesmad

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W3 R2 Done

Just completed it but at the expense of my left knee 🙁 Difficult trying to keep your head up for good breathing and looking where you're going!!! I run down...

Just completed it but at the expense of my left knee 🙁 Difficult trying to keep...

Jmax03

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4

Can’t believe I’ve made it to week 4. I’ve tried similar programmes to this before and never got neAr to this stage - I’m gobsmacked with how well it’s...

Can’t believe I’ve made it to week 4. I’ve tried similar programmes to this befo...

Skito1

•6 years ago

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W7R2and3

Well that’s week 7 done and I’m feeling a lot fitter done 2 and 3 Run Consecutively as I missed wed night due to the rain, but managed thurs teatime and early...

Well that’s week 7 done and I’m feeling a lot fitter done 2 and 3 Run Consecutiv...

Shadil50

•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 in the bag 💪🏼

WOW...I can not actually believe I have just ran for 16 minutes, who ever thought that was even possible! I’m not sure what’s happened to me I feel like a...

WOW...I can not actually believe I have just ran for 16 minutes, who ever though...

AJBEDDERS

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Struggling

At 67yrs young am attempting the 9 wk programme. I am overweight and never done exercise although I did attend yoga class weekly until recently. I have...

At 67yrs young am attempting the 9 wk programme. I am overweight and never done ...

shelford

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Week 1 R3

Running virgin, one week done!

Bye bye week 3

Graduated

CONSECUTIVE DAYS

20 minutes!!!

Graduation

W6R2

Seriously...did I just do that?!!!

Week 5 completed!

Treadmill VS outside?

W5R1 - I did it!

Week 5 Run 3 - I can't believe I did it!!

Ankle injury. Do I need to start again.

Week 5 and beyond

Rungry?

Silly Question Time

Problem

Week 3

w2r3 done

Week 1 Run 3 Completed 😁

What has happened?

Men Cry Too!

W7R2.....again!

Week 1 run 2

W3 R2 Done

Week 4

W7R2and3

Week 4 run 1 in the bag 💪🏼

Struggling

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