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W6 R3

I'm 65. Three years ago I was suffering back pain that made it difficult to walk and I started physiotherapy which did eased things but I didn't think that I'd...

I'm 65. Three years ago I was suffering back pain that made it difficult to walk...

Furball

Graduate•6 years ago

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Do others get that post run crash?

I've had it today where I was proper buzzing from my run, walked a little further just enjoying being outside and listening to some tunes. Then i back and I...

I've had it today where I was proper buzzing from my run, walked a little furthe...

DoozerMcDooze

Graduate•6 years ago

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Head/earphone recommendations

Hi Everyone I need a new pair of earphones to listen to music whilst running and weight training at the gym. I would like a pair of wireless ones but I really...

Hi Everyone I need a new pair of earphones to listen to music whilst running and...

Helein

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3!

So just lately I’ve been running at night when I finish work, and it’s been dark and freezing but I think I’ve decided they are my ultimate conditions for...

So just lately I’ve been running at night when I finish work, and it’s been dark...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W7R3 - this is spinning around quick

That's week 7 in the bag, wow. Really enjoyed that run, it's the first "long" run I've done and not struggled till half way through, and I proper went for it...

That's week 7 in the bag, wow. Really enjoyed that run, it's the first "long" ru...

DoozerMcDooze

Graduate•6 years ago

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Broken arm cant do c25k

I've been in a right old grump. I was finally starting to get myself up and moving and almost looking forward to the c25k when I fell and fractured my elbow,...

I've been in a right old grump. I was finally starting to get myself up and movi...

Phoenix_flames21

Graduate•6 years ago

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Thank goodness for inspiring scenery and a great playlist

Completed week 7 today but found this morning‘s run tough. Slowest of the week but it’s done. My playlist made me smile and kept me going.

Completed week 7 today but found this morning‘s run tough. Slowest of the week b...

Liz5K

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2

Morning all, I am at W6R2 but have developed a nasty head cold. I ran 3 days ago but am pretty sure that contributed to a mild cold/sore throat turning into a...

Morning all, I am at W6R2 but have developed a nasty head cold. I ran 3 days ago...

Zags

Graduate•6 years ago

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Struggling with run...

Hi folks, Looking for suggestions (or swift kick!) to get me going again. Do I: a) repeat the repeat run, b) go back a week (Where I struggled) or c) go back...

Hi folks, Looking for suggestions (or swift kick!) to get me going again. Do I: ...

Hokitika

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3 - Not all runs are equal

It's amazing how different each run can be. I seem to be having alternate good and bad runs since I've hit the longer runs. I did this last night and...

It's amazing how different each run can be. I seem to be having alternate good ...

Schmeeley71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Non-Running victories !

So, as a lot of you know I began my C25K journey in May this year - where running literally 30 seconds nearly broke me. Now, I’m working towards running 50...

So, as a lot of you know I began my C25K journey in May this year - where runnin...

Becky1606

Graduate•6 years ago

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Relaxing run

Have took some advice on board from here and I'm making 1 run a nice relaxing run, a run that gets you out and enjoying just being out. Sister in law joined me...

Have took some advice on board from here and I'm making 1 run a nice relaxing ru...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1 - two mins from graduation !!

Just did my W8R1. 3 additional mins felt a bit long, but now I feel it is just a minor extension of the previous week. Hopefully, I can keep going for the next...

Just did my W8R1. 3 additional mins felt a bit long, but now I feel it is just a...

tohealthyhabits

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Pleasantly surprised by my progress.

Hi everyone. I started Ct5K 8 weeks ago and have stuck closely to the plan until this week. Like many others who've written on here I struggled with the 1...

Hi everyone. I started Ct5K 8 weeks ago and have stuck closely to the plan until...

RutherglenJogger

•6 years ago

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W1r2...pelvic floor issues?!?!

I can do this!! When will I be slim and toned as well as fitter?! I enjoyed it tonight.. my latest prob is living in semi rural and pitch black roads. Maybe I...

I can do this!! When will I be slim and toned as well as fitter?! I enjoyed it t...

lesswobblypls

•6 years ago

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Graduated!

I have just completed Couch25k! What does this mean I can now run for 30min, I can’t run 5k but tonight for the first time I did 5.07k in 43min, that was done...

I have just completed Couch25k! What does this mean I can now run for 30min, I c...

Neverranbefore

•6 years ago

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W5R3 complete!

Started the C25K at the end of September and this was the run I was absolutely dreading, because I foolishly looked ahead on the plan and saw this huge block...

Started the C25K at the end of September and this was the run I was absolutely d...

FawnDoo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 completed, now the wait for Week 4...

I’ve just done W3R3 and I’m enjoying this, The 3 minute runs are no longer a challenge, My week 4 will start either very early on Friday if I’m up in time...

I’ve just done W3R3 and I’m enjoying this, The 3 minute runs are no longer a cha...

Lozzles74

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knee pain on week 2 run 2

Have just done W2 Run 2 today and my knees are very painful. I’ve got really good running shoes, always do stretching and a warm up and running off road, on...

Have just done W2 Run 2 today and my knees are very painful. I’ve got really goo...

FJFerrygirl

•6 years ago

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Graduated - can’t believe it!

I did my W9R3 on Sunday evening and still so happy to have completed the program. First fitness program I’ve stuck with. I did my first consolidated run...

I did my W9R3 on Sunday evening and still so happy to have completed the program...

SamSam17

Graduate•6 years ago

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3 score and 10 asks what’s going on

Having completed W5 r3 last week I’ve just done W6 r2. So far the runs have been for a shorter total time and Laura won’t answer why? Is this a recovery week?...

Having completed W5 r3 last week I’ve just done W6 r2. So far the runs have been...

Oldishrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2

I did w9r2 this evening too. Hard going but sooooo good to be able to run for 30 minutes!! Only doing 4 and a bit km, but feeling really proud 😊

I did w9r2 this evening too. Hard going but sooooo good to be able to run for 30...

Karou

•6 years ago

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WK3 Run2

I’m finding I have more stamina now & it’s getting easier each week! Hope it lasts 🏃‍♀️

I’m finding I have more stamina now & it’s getting easier each week! Hope it las...

Gillian1970

•6 years ago

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Post run aches and pains

Ok, I’ve completed W6R3 today and my legs are really feeling it post run. I stretch gently before and after, keep well hydrated but my legs are in agony...

Ok, I’ve completed W6R3 today and my legs are really feeling it post run. I st...

Ceri1969

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 Surprise

Well, I just did W4R1, so surprised...actually managed to run for 5 minutes at a time... could hardly do 20 seconds when I started.😃

Well, I just did W4R1, so surprised...actually managed to run for 5 minutes at a...

Genealogist

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 ✅

Almost there! Wish I could say I was enjoying this but I’d be lying 😳😳😳 Maybe one day

Almost there! Wish I could say I was enjoying this but I’d be lying 😳😳😳 Mayb...

Unfit53

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 R1 so unfit but determined

Having had 3 rounds of surgery over 15 months and no real exercise for a lot longer it’s really made me realise how unfit I now am and how much muscle tone I’d...

Having had 3 rounds of surgery over 15 months and no real exercise for a lot lon...

debs_h

•6 years ago

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Wk7 Run 2

Every time I go out thinking I won’t be able to finish the run and every run (almost) I get to the end, run as per instructions! Even sped up slightly for the...

Every time I go out thinking I won’t be able to finish the run and every run (al...

Tracy2791

•6 years ago

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Good.

W 3 r 1 in the bag. Feeling great. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Lorraine23

•6 years ago

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Done it !

Ran my final Run of week 9 this afternoon ! Can’t belive how far I have come since I started with Week one, First run on September 17th. I started out hardly...

Ran my final Run of week 9 this afternoon ! Can’t belive how far I have come sin...

Chi_Chi

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

W6 R3

Do others get that post run crash?

Head/earphone recommendations

Week 3!

W7R3 - this is spinning around quick

Broken arm cant do c25k

Thank goodness for inspiring scenery and a great playlist

W6R2

Struggling with run...

W7R3 - Not all runs are equal

Non-Running victories !

Relaxing run

W8R1 - two mins from graduation !!

Pleasantly surprised by my progress.

W1r2...pelvic floor issues?!?!

Graduated!

W5R3 complete!

Week 3 completed, now the wait for Week 4...

Knee pain on week 2 run 2

Graduated - can’t believe it!

3 score and 10 asks what’s going on

W9R2

WK3 Run2

Post run aches and pains

Week 4 Surprise

W9R2 ✅

W2 R1 so unfit but determined

Wk7 Run 2

Good.

Done it !

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