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20 minutes?!

Terrified is the only way I can describe my Week 5 run 3 build up! And boy was it a build up, I’d had such a busy week at uni last week that 8 days elapsed...

Terrified is the only way I can describe my Week 5 run 3 build up! And boy was i...

naaatsh92

•6 years ago

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First Run

Just completed my first run 👍 Have tried running before,but have found it a little boring.With this app maybe with the voiceover will give me a little more...

Just completed my first run 👍 Have tried running before,but have found it a lit...

Russrunner

•6 years ago

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1st week run 2 completed

Today I completed my second run of the first week and I couldn’t be happier! Prior to downloading couch to 5k I had already tried to run but ended up hating...

Today I completed my second run of the first week and I couldn’t be happier! Pri...

laxnae

•6 years ago

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First Run, Week 1

First run using this app outdoors, I was hoping I’d enjoy it but I really didn’t like it. I’m not sure if it’s because I haven’t found a jogging style or if it...

First run using this app outdoors, I was hoping I’d enjoy it but I really didn’t...

AimeeLou2018

•6 years ago

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C25K while on holiday?

HI everyone - my first post here so hello! I'm currently on week 5 of Couch To 5K and really enjoying it (which surprises me, as everyone who knows me knows...

HI everyone - my first post here so hello! I'm currently on week 5 of Couch To 5...

John_2510

•6 years ago

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It’s true what they say...

I am having a Bad Day at work and I REALLY did not want to go out for a lunchtime run today. I put it off and put it off. In fact, the only thing that made me...

I am having a Bad Day at work and I REALLY did not want to go out for a lunchtim...

southlundon

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it! Graduate run completed and pushed it to 5km.

Was planning to just see how it was after my last attempt was thwarted by asthma. I got a new inhaler yesterday which may have helped along with slowing down a...

Was planning to just see how it was after my last attempt was thwarted by asthma...

Ariadne1925

•6 years ago

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Nightingale62

Well thibgs seem to be going well. Week 2 Run 2 completed. All the hints and info on here is fab

Well thibgs seem to be going well. Week 2 Run 2 completed. All the hints and i...

Nightingale62

Graduate•6 years ago

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New Balance = New Pace?

Ok so how consistent is Strava? Or are my new running shoes really that super? Sunday (all be it first Park Run) my pace was 7.09 and this morning it was 5.58...

Ok so how consistent is Strava? Or are my new running shoes really that super? S...

Gingernutter

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1 first run after a short break

So the yucky cold finally left me (actually it went fairly quickly) but I’d missed two runs as a consequence. I was actually looking forward to getting out...

So the yucky cold finally left me (actually it went fairly quickly) but I’d miss...

AngryFlower

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice Needed.....

So, I've graduated and been doing my consolidation runs all over the place and next week I'll be in France doing some more. Howeverrrr I'm thinking...... when...

So, I've graduated and been doing my consolidation runs all over the place and n...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 First Run

I started yesterday. I never thought that I would make the first minute run yet alone complete the whole thing. Really felt great to complete it. My only issue...

I started yesterday. I never thought that I would make the first minute run yet ...

BlueCal52

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 disappointed!

Running was not the verb to describe this mornings run - staggering more like it! I actually think I could have walked faster than I ran! Not Sure what...

Running was not the verb to describe this mornings run - staggering more like it...

Testarossa123

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 I'm coming attcha

Fabulous first run of week 3 this morning. On holiday on the Lizard, Cornwall, so I had a gorgeous view at 7.15 this morning.

Fabulous first run of week 3 this morning. On holiday on the Lizard, Cornwall, s...

NatchoJo

•6 years ago

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Week 2

My first run of week 2 today but I done it a little bit differently I ran for the first three segments in total that's 5 minutes, walked for the next segment 2...

My first run of week 2 today but I done it a little bit differently I ran for th...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Ode to C25k, with some help from Lionel Richie

So this morning I graduated FOR THE THIRD TIME from C25k. I feel great. AGAIN. "Thanks for the times that you've given me The memories are all in mind...

So this morning I graduated FOR THE THIRD TIME from C25k. I feel great. AGAIN....

AnneDroid

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running at night

Any recommendations for hi-vis stuff now the nights are getting darker earlier..Do i really have to look like a car parking attendant with a hi-vis bib on or...

Any recommendations for hi-vis stuff now the nights are getting darker earlier.....

chrisc25k

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4.. smashed the 5 mins

#Couchto5k Week 4 Run 1 DONE! 🏃 I ran 16 minutes in total last night !!!! Didn’t think I had it in me running 5 mins in one go. (I know all you ultra marathon...

#Couchto5k Week 4 Run 1 DONE! 🏃 I ran 16 minutes in total last night !!!! Didn’...

chrisc25k

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1 done!

Wow!! Surprised myself, I was terrified when Laura announced I was going to do 3 x 5min runs today, but as so many others have said here, taking it at a nice...

Wow!! Surprised myself, I was terrified when Laura announced I was going to do 3...

Honeybee63

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Faffage to happy in 30 minutes

The faffage was strong this morning but I eventually got out the door and did it. W3r3 done👍🏼. Really enjoyed myself☺️. And I’m losing weight👌🏻!

The faffage was strong this morning but I eventually got out the door and did it...

happymothing

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bleep and speed

I’m on week 7 of C25k and doing ok, slow but getting there, I failed a bleep test 3 weeks ago and have to retake in 5 weeks, but I need to increase my speed...

I’m on week 7 of C25k and doing ok, slow but getting there, I failed a bleep tes...

Medusa2506

•6 years ago

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Advice on gloves...

looking for recommendations for thin ?silk gloves to wear when running now it's getting colder any thoughts welcome....

looking for recommendations for thin ?silk gloves to wear when running now it's ...

GlassA

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run!

I have just got back from my first run and I’m so annoyed that I couldn’t complete it. I have asthma which is well controlled and doesn’t affect me except when...

I have just got back from my first run and I’m so annoyed that I couldn’t comple...

Pinkybee

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1

I was really worried about running today as I haven't run since Thursday. I was contemplating redoing week 3 and I was frustrated as I hadn't been able to find...

I was really worried about running today as I haven't run since Thursday. I was ...

Hattie27

Graduate•6 years ago

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Still at it 😃

After graduating in August I’m still running 😃 have completed 4 parkruns which I completed just under 40 minutes each one and this morning ran with hubby for...

After graduating in August I’m still running 😃 have completed 4 parkruns which ...

slowsue

•6 years ago

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W7R1 Take Two....

I nearly didn't go out this morning after stopping after 20 minutes on Sunday but stuffed the gremlins in the cupboard and went for it. I took a different...

I nearly didn't go out this morning after stopping after 20 minutes on Sunday bu...

GlassA

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 Run 1, encountering dogs

I’m re-attempting C25K yet again. This time I have been walking to the park and then doing the walk/runs in the park and I’ve really enjoyed them. However,...

I’m re-attempting C25K yet again. This time I have been walking to the park and ...

SHF99

Graduate•6 years ago

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First C25K Run

Hi everyone - it's my first time on here and today I completed by first C25K run. I found it challenging (as I'm a total beginner), but really motivated and...

Hi everyone - it's my first time on here and today I completed by first C25K run...

Goofygirl

•6 years ago

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week 5 run 1 I bloomin did it!

Wow I managed to complete week 5 Run 1 last night cor never thought I’d be able to but somehow did it! My right knees a little sore today but other than that...

Wow I managed to complete week 5 Run 1 last night cor never thought I’d be able ...

Sunshinenearly50

•6 years ago

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After c25k no motivation

Graduated July did a 5k fun run in Aug and nothing since. It feels like I need an app that was like the first one I don’t get on with the c210k like the 1st...

Graduated July did a 5k fun run in Aug and nothing since. It feels like I need a...

Gogirlgo53

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

20 minutes?!

First Run

1st week run 2 completed

First Run, Week 1

C25K while on holiday?

It’s true what they say...

I did it! Graduate run completed and pushed it to 5km.

Nightingale62

New Balance = New Pace?

W7R1 first run after a short break

Advice Needed.....

Week 1 First Run

Week 8 run 1 disappointed!

Week 3 I'm coming attcha

Week 2

Ode to C25k, with some help from Lionel Richie

Running at night

Week 4.. smashed the 5 mins

W5R1 done!

Faffage to happy in 30 minutes

Bleep and speed

Advice on gloves...

First run!

W4R1

Still at it 😃

W7R1 Take Two....

Week 2 Run 1, encountering dogs

First C25K Run

week 5 run 1 I bloomin did it!

After c25k no motivation

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