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W6R1

It was as tough as always today. I made it and was even able to jog a bit faster for the last minute. I did have to really try hard not to stop. I have only...

It was as tough as always today. I made it and was even able to jog a bit faster...

ra4200

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8 r2

Just completed the run. I'm counting it even though I had to walk 2 or 3 times because of slight cramp in my right leg. I carried on after Michael told me to...

Just completed the run. I'm counting it even though I had to walk 2 or 3 times b...

Mandygecko

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8 r2

Just completed the run. I'm counting it even though I had to walk 2 or 3 times because of slight cramp in my right leg. I carried on after Michael told me to...

Just completed the run. I'm counting it even though I had to walk 2 or 3 times b...

Mandygecko

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just started

I have just started and done week 1 run 2 and feel good. I was always keen on running but am now 68 and am awaiting cancer surgery, so using this as a way of...

I have just started and done week 1 run 2 and feel good. I was always keen on ru...

Selki

•6 years ago

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Numb toes! 🤔

Hi All, I have noticed during my longer runs I have been getting numb toes on my left foot, ( also happens on bike rides) does anyone else get this or knows...

Hi All, I have noticed during my longer runs I have been getting numb toes on my...

kathy26

•6 years ago

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Week 8, Run 2 DONE (again)

Finished week 8 run 2 this morning, I think I might have even enjoyed it. I'm at the same stage as I was this time last year when I was getting ready for a...

Finished week 8 run 2 this morning, I think I might have even enjoyed it. I'm at...

TryingWithGusto

•6 years ago

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Think I might be getting addicted

Couldn't wait for run day today and completed W4R2 last night. Feeling good but think the dog wants rest day today! 🐶

Couldn't wait for run day today and completed W4R2 last night. Feeling good but ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Ran later in the day

Rather than my usual running time of 6/6.30 ish I decided to run a few hours later today and have to say that although I prefer running early I definitely felt...

Rather than my usual running time of 6/6.30 ish I decided to run a few hours lat...

HATTER8142

Graduate•6 years ago

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Missing Michael

Since graduating I have been re-listening to week 9 C25K which is getting boring now. I have tried listening to different voices but no one quite does it for...

Since graduating I have been re-listening to week 9 C25K which is getting boring...

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally a good run

Well I'm on week 8 run3 my last 2 runs have been awful really bad stitch feeling sick and just felt like someone was squeezing all of my ribcage so I've been...

Well I'm on week 8 run3 my last 2 runs have been awful really bad stitch feeling...

Kerrylh

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2 When the going gets tough...

...Keep running! Today I found it really hard, I think I got a bit carried away and ran too fast initially. My legs were screaming toward the end. Still did it...

...Keep running! Today I found it really hard, I think I got a bit carried away ...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back on Track

I graduated on the 18th June and ran 5 consolidation runs in the two weeks after graduation, however, 8 hours after that 5th consolidation run I developed a...

I graduated on the 18th June and ran 5 consolidation runs in the two weeks after...

AlMorr

Ambassador•6 years ago

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Inspiration!

Big thanks to Bazza1234 for Arthur transformation. I have now subscribed to the DDP yoga tutorials- wish me luck and I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks to...

Big thanks to Bazza1234 for Arthur transformation. I have now subscribed to the ...

Wildswimmer

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Wow, W5R2 breakthrough moment when I was expecting a breakdown! So happy 😃

I’m never too confident before a session as running has never been my thing, I’ve found almost every session difficult verging on impossible. I have a stiff,...

I’m never too confident before a session as running has never been my thing, I’v...

Ex-NonRunner19

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1 and my ankle has a twinge

I’ve been doing couch to 5k very slowly (I started back in June I think) and I’ve decided I must finish it in September. Sunday I did W5R3 and surprised myself...

I’ve been doing couch to 5k very slowly (I started back in June I think) and I’v...

JW005

•6 years ago

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Hi I am on week 5 and I keep stopping and starting the couch to 5k Was wondering what apps people use to track progress etc ?

App suggestions

Fiona1974

•6 years ago

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Absolutely elated!

Well I've only gone and done it! Just back from my graduation run and I'm over the moon. I've come a long way over the last 10 weeks both mentally and...

Well I've only gone and done it! Just back from my graduation run and I'm over t...

SANDI_runs

Graduate•6 years ago

36 Replies

So chuffed with your support

Love this group already, I feel so much more hopeful that I can push on with this challenge after reading some of your own experiences of it, thank you for...

Love this group already, I feel so much more hopeful that I can push on with thi...

Honeybee63

•6 years ago

6 Replies

W2 R2 Back on Track

After 4 weeks of no running after an ankle sprain, I was dreading this, but I’m so pleased I gave my ankle plenty of time to heal - I made it through and even...

After 4 weeks of no running after an ankle sprain, I was dreading this, but I’m ...

BGirl70

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

3rd week

Just finished the third run of week three last night. Hot and humid where I am at present. Getting a little easier.....but only a little!😂

Just finished the third run of week three last night. Hot and humid where I am a...

SailingGirl

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 run 2

All good, finding the running much easier now in terms of keeping a steady pace and actually don’t want the run to end. Ended up running 6.5k in 38 minutes of...

All good, finding the running much easier now in terms of keeping a steady pace ...

Schmutzig

•6 years ago

1 Reply

So, the lovely physio said....

Yes, the posterior tibialis is inflamed. The cause is much further up in my calf and in my right buttock. This morning I've had some massage, ultrasound...

Yes, the posterior tibialis is inflamed. The cause is much further up in my ca...

boniobiscuits

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 done - thank you so much for the support xxxx

Hello lovelies / bore da pawb. A *much* better day today! A fab W9R2 extended to 5k in training for Saturday's Parkrun (I hope!) *No* residual knee niggles...

Hello lovelies / bore da pawb. A *much* better day today! A fab W9R2 extended t...

Languid_Lil

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

W1R2

Second run of week 1 in the bag. Think that went well

Neilos1970

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Hello all, long time, no see

It's been 9 months since I was last on here, because I must admit I had lost my running way. I knew I would return to it, just wasn't sure when. So I kept...

It's been 9 months since I was last on here, because I must admit I had lost my ...

Nobbywatts

Graduate•6 years ago

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Because I'm happy..😊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Thanks Pharrell Williams and others on the running playlist I tried today, that worked well. A bit of techno and trance definitely helped with the pace and if...

Thanks Pharrell Williams and others on the running playlist I tried today, that ...

Gingernutter

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

Ohh me knees

Well, I’m on the bench for a while as sporting a new fashion statement lol

Oldlady57

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Week 3, run 2

So I decided to incorporate my run into getting to gym last night, I just ran out of hours to do otherwise. I'm enjoying week 3 more than the first 2 at the...

So I decided to incorporate my run into getting to gym last night, I just ran ou...

BELLA1984

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Got out there 😀

Hi All - haven’t posted in a while holidays and work took over and this morning after 10 days of no running I got out there at 5.45. Only did 3k due to time...

Hi All - haven’t posted in a while holidays and work took over and this morning ...

OKES

Graduate•6 years ago

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Strava

Not long in from a morning run. Noticed Strava not talking to me in the first half of the run but thought I’d wait till the half way mark to check why. So it...

Not long in from a morning run. Noticed Strava not talking to me in the first ha...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

W6R1

Wk8 r2

Wk8 r2

Just started

Numb toes! 🤔

Week 8, Run 2 DONE (again)

Think I might be getting addicted

Ran later in the day

Missing Michael

Finally a good run

W3R2 When the going gets tough...

Back on Track

Inspiration!

Wow, W5R2 breakthrough moment when I was expecting a breakdown! So happy 😃

W6R1 and my ankle has a twinge

Hi I am on week 5 and I keep stopping and starting the couch to 5k Was wondering what apps people use to track progress etc ?

Absolutely elated!

So chuffed with your support

W2 R2 Back on Track

3rd week

Week 7 run 2

So, the lovely physio said....

W9R2 done - thank you so much for the support xxxx

W1R2

Hello all, long time, no see

Because I'm happy..😊🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Ohh me knees

Week 3, run 2

Got out there 😀

Strava

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