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Racewalking an option

For those who fancy a change from the rigours of running, I would recommend Racewalking. Usually a very friendly and welcoming bunch who welcome all...

For those who fancy a change from the rigours of running, I would recommend Race...

Duddles

Graduate•6 years ago

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On my way!!

Just done my first run, went well.....here we go!!

Manxtommo

•6 years ago

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5k first time ever Yay.

Another milestone reached. I completed the programme at the end of July, but was a long way from 5k. I've continued to run for about 30 mins twice a week ,...

Another milestone reached. I completed the programme at the end of July, but was...

JulesAllostock

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

So this week is my nemesis- in the last 2 years I have twice got to this stage and twice failed ... I was nervous going out as I was on my own - my daughter...

So this week is my nemesis- in the last 2 years I have twice got to this stage ...

TanyaGel

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9 The final countdown ahead

Rest day today. Still a niggling Achilles. W9R1 tomorrow. My style is a bit ploddy but I'm trying my best to increase speed for that last minute( I stopped...

Rest day today. Still a niggling Achilles. W9R1 tomorrow. My style is a bit plo...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Ankle swollen 😟

Gutted I completed week 4 run 3 on Saturday, felt a niggle in my ankle which has completely swollen since I got my trainers off, ice pack and rest for weekend,...

Gutted I completed week 4 run 3 on Saturday, felt a niggle in my ankle which has...

5k2couch

•6 years ago

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W5r3 in the bag

So proud of myself can’t believe I did it. Slower than normal but I did it woo hoo

So proud of myself can’t believe I did it. Slower than normal but I did it woo h...

Unfit83

•6 years ago

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The dreaded 20 minute run

I’m new here and just Just completed a 10 mile bike ride and week 5 of cto5k a bit sore but getting there

I’m new here and just Just completed a 10 mile bike ride and week 5 of cto5k a b...

Doberman1234

•6 years ago

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Brave pants not required :(

So the weekend was rather a damp squid in terms of running. Dressage lesson got brought forward on Saturday as other lily livered riders had cancelled due to...

So the weekend was rather a damp squid in terms of running. Dressage lesson got...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated couch to 5k today

I am officially a runner 😁😁

Phirrup

•6 years ago

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First Post surgery run

Following doctors advice I have not run for 4 weeks and completed my first run t is morning, a very gentle repeat of a run from week 1. Didn't feel too bad so...

Following doctors advice I have not run for 4 weeks and completed my first run t...

Knitruntalk

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just ran for 20min & compleated week 5 run 3

Actually I ran for 22min as my phone kept ringing do to a voice mail! Never thought I could do it! Also I have posted before that I had puns & needles in one...

Actually I ran for 22min as my phone kept ringing do to a voice mail! Never thou...

Neverranbefore

•6 years ago

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Just graduated couch to 5k

Started running at 49, just completed 5k. I am officially a runner, yeah!

Phirrup

•6 years ago

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Week 4 - Done

Completed week 4 yesterday and starting week 5 this week. A bit scared but not going to look ahead and just go into each run. I know I can do it and I also...

Completed week 4 yesterday and starting week 5 this week. A bit scared but not g...

Hattie27

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3 better run than last time

Just had an absolutely exhilarating run! Last run did not feel good - I had stitch the whole time and was the first one I felt like stopping. This run, I went...

Just had an absolutely exhilarating run! Last run did not feel good - I had stit...

SubterraneanAlien

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 R2 the 2 x 10 minute runs - tricky one that

Just this minute finished this one having been advised by some on the forum that it might be tricky and it was. Probably more psychologically than physically...

Just this minute finished this one having been advised by some on the forum that...

FGB1

•6 years ago

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Back in the game

After losing motivation I git back in the game today and did a pretty tough 5k as my Week 8 Run 2 run. Was really tough but really enjoyed it and got a...

After losing motivation I git back in the game today and did a pretty tough 5k a...

glentoran99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Take that W6 R3!!

I did it! I nearly died, but I did 25minutes!! Whoop!

Ravenjax

Graduate•6 years ago

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And I’m feeling good.....

This morning I completed W3R3, reasonably well and enjoyed it. Then we went for lunch in Hove, followed by a brisk(ish) walk along the Hove prom - we walked...

This morning I completed W3R3, reasonably well and enjoyed it. Then we went for ...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

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Week 4

Just finished week 4 and feel great the runs this week were fairly good and I had little trouble so must be getting better. Looking forward to week 5 and those...

Just finished week 4 and feel great the runs this week were fairly good and I ha...

Selki

•6 years ago

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W7R3 - Week 7 in the bag!

I quite enjoyed this run. It was night time, and very windy. Including the warm up and cool down walk I did 3.96km. I'm doing a 5k charity fun run in December...

I quite enjoyed this run. It was night time, and very windy. Including the warm ...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

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2 days for the price of 1

Yesterday, we had the eldest grandsprocket- he’s 3 (and a half) so we did a ‘training’ run ready for him doing the local MiniMoRun in Movember: {run for a...

Yesterday, we had the eldest grandsprocket- he’s 3 (and a half) so we did a ‘tra...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Noob

Joined today, gonna start tomorrow after work in Coventry, any help or assistance would be more than welcome.

Joined today, gonna start tomorrow after work in Coventry, any help or assistanc...

MentalBlueberry

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Oxford Half Marathon!

Well, can't believe how far I've come, almost 3 years since I started Couch to 5km, this morning, on a very cold start, completed my first ever half...

Well, can't believe how far I've come, almost 3 years since I started Couch to 5...

mand3966

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Wow that's all I can say. Somthing is working. Hills didn't seem a problem and I marked a PB. I'm well pleased. Not getting carried away and I didn't push it....

Wow that's all I can say. Somthing is working. Hills didn't seem a problem and I...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•6 years ago

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Should I see a doctor

I been running for bit now done the c25k can any body give me some advice when running I get a bad pain in my ankle and leg muscle should I go and see a doctor...

I been running for bit now done the c25k can any body give me some advice when r...

Garden17

•6 years ago

11 Replies

W4R3

A bit delayed finishing week 4 with the birth of my first grandchild which was incredible 👶👶. Was considering starting the week again after not running for...

A bit delayed finishing week 4 with the birth of my first grandchild which was i...

Eralar

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

♡ WK5R1 ♡

Hiya lovelies! Ive been rubbish again & not been jogging... Although last week I had a good excuse; I did a dumbell work out video which included squats,...

Hiya lovelies! Ive been rubbish again & not been jogging... Although last week ...

LittleLauren

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Week 6 complete!!

That’s the last run / walk!!! It’s all running from now on!!

jen2708

•6 years ago

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Need to push myself 😭

I was last out 5 days ago managed 5k in my snail pace ...i need to pick myself up and start doing my running regularly ..feeling a bit lazy and not progressing...

I was last out 5 days ago managed 5k in my snail pace ...i need to pick myself u...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

Racewalking an option

On my way!!

5k first time ever Yay.

Week 7 run 1

W9 The final countdown ahead

Ankle swollen 😟

W5r3 in the bag

The dreaded 20 minute run

Brave pants not required :(

Graduated couch to 5k today

First Post surgery run

Just ran for 20min & compleated week 5 run 3

Just graduated couch to 5k

Week 4 - Done

W7R3 better run than last time

W6 R2 the 2 x 10 minute runs - tricky one that

Back in the game

Take that W6 R3!!

And I’m feeling good.....

Week 4

W7R3 - Week 7 in the bag!

2 days for the price of 1

Noob

Oxford Half Marathon!

Week 8 run 1

Should I see a doctor

W4R3

♡ WK5R1 ♡

Week 6 complete!!

Need to push myself 😭

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