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Steady as she goes

W5R1 done and dusted, loving the cooler weather but strangely mild for the time of year. 👌

W5R1 done and dusted, loving the cooler weather but strangely mild for the time ...

Gordon173

•6 years ago

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Wk 5 and a good start made

This morning I ran my first run of wk 5. I felt ready for it and managed really well. I'm a bit nervous about run 2 for 2 lots if 8 mins and run 3 for 20 mins...

This morning I ran my first run of wk 5. I felt ready for it and managed really ...

NatchoJo

•6 years ago

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W10R2 😂

I really can't stop the routine now...wish there was another app to keep me going! So, graduated last Friday, ran 5k on Sunday (best pace ever even though I...

I really can't stop the routine now...wish there was another app to keep me goin...

Lapsedyogi

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2

So completed run 2 of week 7 and really could of stopped with 8 mins to go for some reason but carried on and even managed to up the pace for the last minute....

So completed run 2 of week 7 and really could of stopped with 8 mins to go for s...

Polly0274

•6 years ago

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November’s second mantra

As always, if you’re male, exchange “he” for “she” and “girl” for boy/man/bloke/lad or whatever. If you want to put the verses you haven’t done yet into future...

As always, if you’re male, exchange “he” for “she” and “girl” for boy/man/bloke/...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•6 years ago

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Who was that ?

Dragged myself out into a dirty, sodden day for my first bash at 2:2, Ethel moaning and groaning all the way. Promptly jogged past the minute on runs 1,3 and 4...

Dragged myself out into a dirty, sodden day for my first bash at 2:2, Ethel moan...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated today and still had a little bit left in my legs when I finished!

It’s a horrible damp grey day today and I don’t think I would have gone out if it hadn’t been W9R3 But I’m so chuffed! I’ve done it! I have never run in my...

It’s a horrible damp grey day today and I don’t think I would have gone out if ...

Sonzi

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation Day today!

What a lovely day for running round our local park with its beautiful lakes. And just the right sort of day to complete W9R3. It's taken me 13 weeks, not 9,...

What a lovely day for running round our local park with its beautiful lakes. An...

crocheter66

Graduate•6 years ago

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What stops you? Legs, lungs or head?

As somebody with asthma who is heavily overweight but who is just embarking on week 8, I find myself asking myself this more and more. My legs feel the same...

As somebody with asthma who is heavily overweight but who is just embarking on w...

THPP

•6 years ago

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8k

i cant believe just done 8k on tredmill with just a 2min walk

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling unmotivated

I had a really difficult run today on W6R2. Stitches straight from the off finishing with a pain in my chest. I’ve not had any problems in the past even...

I had a really difficult run today on W6R2. Stitches straight from the off finis...

Anna675

Graduate•6 years ago

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2x Consolidation Runs

So after graduation on Friday I headed out on Sunday. I thought I had a plan but actually I didn’t have a solid one. I ran 2km all on an incline and gave up!...

So after graduation on Friday I headed out on Sunday. I thought I had a plan but...

Hattie27

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R3

Just completed this on a lovely day in the Peak District. No aches or pains on the way. Just sitting down to a ham salad for lunch. And I’ve lost 1lb 😊.

Just completed this on a lovely day in the Peak District. No aches or pains on t...

Letty111

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1

The finishing line is in sight. Knowing I only have to do this run twice more before I graduate feels awesome, if I’ve done it once I can do it again,...

The finishing line is in sight. Knowing I only have to do this run twice more be...

Eralar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Second Run

Glad to get this one under my belt in more ways than one. My first run in seven weeks that there has been rain. Amazing, considering I live in Scotland. I...

Glad to get this one under my belt in more ways than one. My first run in seven ...

BlueCal52

Graduate•6 years ago

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Trying again wk 1 done

How can it be so hard! I ve done the programme once 2 years ago and seem to remember it was ok ish. I ve just done wk 1 and can not see how I can do more! I m...

How can it be so hard! I ve done the programme once 2 years ago and seem to reme...

Tombenoly

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk4 run1

Well literally flew through the first 3 weeks with no problems at all. Needless to say there was no flying today. Found it incredibly hard but managed to...

Well literally flew through the first 3 weeks with no problems at all. Needless ...

PeteB1961

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 done!

Very happy that I've accomlished week 5 without too many aches and pains!

motowngirl

Graduate•6 years ago

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Consolidation #1 - I'm not being lazy, promise! 😁

Just a quick update to prove I'm not resting on my laurels since donning that 👨‍🎓cap. Really enjoyed that graduation party on Friday, and was pretty well...

Just a quick update to prove I'm not resting on my laurels since donning that 👨...

sHAYM4N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 done!

Laura says I’m a runner - well there’s a thing! Felt like hard work but I still found the energy to sprint past the local Walking for Health group on the way...

Laura says I’m a runner - well there’s a thing! Felt like hard work but I still...

RevRunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1

That one's ticked off now. I felt like it went pretty well but I'm still finding the 5 minute runs are stretching me as far as I feel I can go - let's see if I...

That one's ticked off now. I felt like it went pretty well but I'm still finding...

racheles78

•6 years ago

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Wk5 r2

I kept looking at this run on Monday when I finished r1 and I wasn't too sure about it . Well I finished it and I feel great and proud of myself although it's...

I kept looking at this run on Monday when I finished r1 and I wasn't too sure ab...

Buddy34

Graduate•6 years ago

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60min and onwards

Hi all c25k. Just a update been for my 4th 60mins run. The latest this morning feeling pretty good I am in the opion 25% is fiscal and 75% is mental just need...

Hi all c25k. Just a update been for my 4th 60mins run. The latest this morning ...

Temsing

•6 years ago

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Graduated yesterday, I'm a happy woman!

First time posting but long time reader. So I have tried running in the past and always found it horrific. I decided to start couch to 5k because I turned 40...

First time posting but long time reader. So I have tried running in the past and...

Unfitscholar

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 ticked off

Just back from running my second 30 minute run in the rain very refreshing it was better than the first as I found my rhythm quite quick and breathing seemed...

Just back from running my second 30 minute run in the rain very refreshing it w...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•6 years ago

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Little run

I’m back after more rest time off! This time tight quads so had sports massage ..ouch and have some extra stretches to do. So now back on the road to trying to...

I’m back after more rest time off! This time tight quads so had sports massage ....

CatMo13

Graduate•6 years ago

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Dreaded W5R3!!

Just tackled the dreaded w5r3 😮😮 Absolutely amazed myself at completing it....albeit slower than a snail with a broken leg! I never dreamed that I could...

Just tackled the dreaded w5r3 😮😮 Absolutely amazed myself at completing it.......

KCC666

•6 years ago

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Hated every single minute

Just got back from what had to be one of the worst runs ever today. Constantly hitting the 5 minute wall where my body refused to continue to run and I ended...

Just got back from what had to be one of the worst runs ever today. Constantly h...

Fioona

•6 years ago

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I’m so UNPC but!!!!

So I know I’ve discussed boobs ravens crows and even ghosts 👻 but I feel there is something that needs to be discussed First the fluids that want to leak...

So I know I’ve discussed boobs ravens crows and even ghosts 👻 but I feel there ...

Ibot

•6 years ago

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Clicking in knee

So today I'm due to do W6R3 But for the past few days I've had a clicking in my left knee. It's pretty much painless. And it doesn't hurt or "click" when I'm...

So today I'm due to do W6R3 But for the past few days I've had a clicking in my ...

Mrun1

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

Steady as she goes

Wk 5 and a good start made

W10R2 😂

W7R2

November’s second mantra

Who was that ?

Graduated today and still had a little bit left in my legs when I finished!

Graduation Day today!

What stops you? Legs, lungs or head?

8k

Feeling unmotivated

2x Consolidation Runs

W4R3

W9R1

Week 7 Second Run

Trying again wk 1 done

Wk4 run1

W5R3 done!

Consolidation #1 - I'm not being lazy, promise! 😁

Week 6 done!

W5R1

Wk5 r2

60min and onwards

Graduated yesterday, I'm a happy woman!

W9R2 ticked off

Little run

Dreaded W5R3!!

Hated every single minute

I’m so UNPC but!!!!

Clicking in knee

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