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Couch to 5K

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Finally ..

After many attempts I’ve finally completed C25k..can’t believe it

Wobblyjog

•6 years ago

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I did it

I’m soooo chuffed 😊 What to do next - keep going 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

snailface

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feels pointless when it’s not 5k

Made it it to week 9 after about 4 months of killing my myself running (and hating every minute). I then installed a different app to track my progress and...

Made it it to week 9 after about 4 months of killing my myself running (and hati...

tp91

•6 years ago

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W6R3 I'm A RUNNER 🏃‍♀️

Whoop. Just completed run 3. With the spurt on for the last minute....get me! Definately prefer very early morning running, it's my day off today and I've got...

Whoop. Just completed run 3. With the spurt on for the last minute....get me! De...

SOULY47

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2 - Not so good today

Well after the triumph of Wednesday today didn’t go so well. It has been a tough week with work travel and long days and I am undoubtedly a lot more tired than...

Well after the triumph of Wednesday today didn’t go so well. It has been a tough...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W6 R2 in the bag

That was hard! I think I started off a bit too fast at the start of the first 10min run, as I had loads of energy, which is probably why I was flagging a bit...

That was hard! I think I started off a bit too fast at the start of the first 10...

BargainRzl

Graduate•6 years ago

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first run after 2 weeks off results are in!😊

well W5R2 after two weeks off OMG I did it i really did. first 8 minute completed not particularly out of breath,no aches, really,? is that how i feel yes...

well W5R2 after two weeks off OMG I did it i really did. first 8 minute complete...

hereshop

•6 years ago

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Strughling

Am really struggling when I first started I was out runni g 4 times a week now am still on week 9 and have being for 3 weeks just can't get my self motivated...

Am really struggling when I first started I was out runni g 4 times a week now a...

dolcie06

•6 years ago

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W4 run 1

Omg I did it...!!!! Never thought it was possible... feeling great!!!

Moodymoo

•6 years ago

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Week 6 complete an already up to 5 km

Well, OK, that includes the warm up and warm down walks. But it's encouraging to see 5.35 km on my Strava when I get home. I managed more or less exactly 4...

Well, OK, that includes the warm up and warm down walks. But it's encouraging t...

DNB2512

Graduate•6 years ago

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Most accurate app in your experience?

Hi all, My first post here! Just completed W7R2 and all going much better than I thought possible so far. I just wondered if anyone has tried a few apps and...

Hi all, My first post here! Just completed W7R2 and all going much better than ...

Stoozie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Treadmill woes .

I decided once I graduated a few weeks ago, I would maintain the routine as I’ve loved what I’ve avhieved, but somehow I’ve slipped. 1 week I ran once, next...

I decided once I graduated a few weeks ago, I would maintain the routine as I’ve...

Evie75

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 done

So I’ve finished week 1! Two on treadmill and one outside! Felt great though I ache! Next week starts Monday but I’m swimming and walking so I don’t lose the...

So I’ve finished week 1! Two on treadmill and one outside! Felt great though I a...

VicSurt

•6 years ago

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Speed Control

When I started out I had major problems with speed control. I always went off too fast and found I couldn't finish the runs. I eventually worked through it and...

When I started out I had major problems with speed control. I always went off to...

Sadamski

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week Five - Complete 💥BOOOOOOOM!!!💥

A quick post this morning... I'm absolutely buzzing 🤡 I completed my W5R3 20 minute run at 6am and I still can't quite believe it! I took it nice and steady...

A quick post this morning... I'm absolutely buzzing 🤡 I completed my W5R3 20 m...

Hidden

•6 years ago

17 Replies

I promise to fear no run session between now and graduation....

W5R3..... 😁😁😁😁

uncle_wiggy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Frustrating... and weird!

Completed W1R3 on Wednesday - was running after a particularly tough day at work andreally had to grind it out, but felt very accomplished to have done it....

Completed W1R3 on Wednesday - was running after a particularly tough day at work...

Readrunner

•6 years ago

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Amazing end to week 6!

I was so excited to post last night and the app kept crashing!!!!! But here it is... Had my usual 8 minutes to settle into the run then all was good after...

I was so excited to post last night and the app kept crashing!!!!! But here it i...

Marcia-H

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R3 need to be postponed O_O

I already know that I need to postpone my today's run, as I on my normal hour I have a one-time class and on top of that my body aches, i.e. my muscles are...

I already know that I need to postpone my today's run, as I on my normal hour I ...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

25 Replies

W9R3

Completed it this morning,feels great. Looking back to the start,I struggled with W1,it's amazing what you can do if you stick in. Was pretty cold when I left...

Completed it this morning,feels great. Looking back to the start,I struggled wit...

Dannybhoy625

Graduate•6 years ago

18 Replies

Week 6 done

Yes yes and yes. Week 6 done. This week has been a shambles. My pt reschuled from Monday to Wednesday. So I done a run on Monday with my new trainers. (bad...

Yes yes and yes. Week 6 done. This week has been a shambles. My pt reschuled fro...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2

Gremlins rife this morning, duly told to naff off. Thought l would see if l could plan my route to incorporate 5k, which l have. Took me 39.28 secs but this...

Gremlins rife this morning, duly told to naff off. Thought l would see if l cou...

Oldlady57

•6 years ago

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w5r3

w5r3 today i will let you know later

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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Stretching

Heading out later to do my W3R3..as the running time is increasing next wk should I do some stretching b4 heading out & when I come back in..so far Ive found...

Heading out later to do my W3R3..as the running time is increasing next wk shoul...

Runbabyrun1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Is weight training ok on rest days?

I'm up to week 7 in the program and I'm trying to build up my strength and tone my body. Is ok to lift weights etc and such on rest days when I just take an...

I'm up to week 7 in the program and I'm trying to build up my strength and tone ...

peanutbutter__

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Running speed

Hi all, Just after some information about what speed people are considering as running pace? Thanks Kam

Hi all, Just after some information about what speed people are considering as ...

Kp5k

•6 years ago

12 Replies

🐝 Totally buzzing tonight. Smashed W7R1

I've had to have consecutive rest days since Sunday to allow a very sore Achilles to recover. Lots of stretches and yoga have paid off. Tentatively took a 10...

I've had to have consecutive rest days since Sunday to allow a very sore Achille...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W1 R2 done 👍

After running for the first time in years on Monday, I came on this forum and stated that I felt good after going out.... 2 days later my legs were in bits,...

After running for the first time in years on Monday, I came on this forum and st...

Yorkshire_Dave

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Running days

At the moment, I’m running on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. What would be the best way so I can do Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday instead. I’m due to...

At the moment, I’m running on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. What would be the ...

jessm_01

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Still buzzing over 12 hours later!

Today I ran 6k for the first time, and I really felt I could have continued on. I know it wasn’t speedy (47.54) but I was chuffed as anything. I also got a 5k...

Today I ran 6k for the first time, and I really felt I could have continued on. ...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•6 years ago

37 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Finally ..

I did it

Feels pointless when it’s not 5k

W6R3 I'm A RUNNER 🏃‍♀️

W6R2 - Not so good today

W6 R2 in the bag

first run after 2 weeks off results are in!😊

Strughling

W4 run 1

Week 6 complete an already up to 5 km

Most accurate app in your experience?

Treadmill woes .

W1 done

Speed Control

Week Five - Complete 💥BOOOOOOOM!!!💥

I promise to fear no run session between now and graduation....

Frustrating... and weird!

Amazing end to week 6!

W4R3 need to be postponed O_O

W9R3

Week 6 done

W6R2

w5r3

Stretching

Is weight training ok on rest days?

Running speed

🐝 Totally buzzing tonight. Smashed W7R1

W1 R2 done 👍

Running days

Still buzzing over 12 hours later!

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