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Week 8 complete

Well here we are at the end of week 8 and a nice rest and then the final week Have loved this program thats helped me back to my love of running although I...

Well here we are at the end of week 8 and a nice rest and then the final week H...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 Done

Finished my W6R3 a little while ago. I am a runner! I was dreading this run, but I'm finding as the runs get longer, it's physically easier, but mentally...

Finished my W6R3 a little while ago. I am a runner! I was dreading this run, but...

SammyB1971

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 - Better late than never!

Second run of week eight, after the last one on Monday left me with a few painful niggles. Feel much better after this one, good lesson in taking breaks when...

Second run of week eight, after the last one on Monday left me with a few painfu...

Leadfoot

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 R2 ✅

I can’t believe how much I am enjoying this programme after many false starts elsewhere. Normally I am the typical “all the gear no idea” person 😂 decide to...

I can’t believe how much I am enjoying this programme after many false starts el...

Zaza0309

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 GRADUATE 🥇🎉

I HAVE ONLY GONE AND BLOODY DONE IT! Got home from placement after driving with zero visibility and didn’t even think twice before getting changed and heading...

I HAVE ONLY GONE AND BLOODY DONE IT! Got home from placement after driving with...

Hattie27

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 R3 has got me defeated 😕

I usually use the treadmill at the gym to do couch to 5k because the area around uni scares me lol (also actually gets me to the gym) but I went home from uni...

I usually use the treadmill at the gym to do couch to 5k because the area around...

Koolkatodf

•6 years ago

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W9R3 I did it! 🏆🎉🥂🙌

And a teeny bit further and faster! So nice to end c25k on a good run! Easy first 10 minutes. Started to tire a bit in the middle but kept steady and managed...

And a teeny bit further and faster! So nice to end c25k on a good run! Easy fir...

Lapsedyogi

Graduate•6 years ago

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Am I too old (and overweight) to do this?

Ok. Here goes! I am 65 and a lot overweight!! I’ve just completed week 1. Yey!!! I go out really early so I won’t see anyone. I use the local schools running...

Ok. Here goes! I am 65 and a lot overweight!! I’ve just completed week 1. Yey!!!...

bessie37

•6 years ago

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37 mins running

Hey folks I covered 5 km in 37 mins this week pre graduation and taking 3 rest days prior to remembrance run on Sunday,and then go back to 30 mins 3 times a...

Hey folks I covered 5 km in 37 mins this week pre graduation and taking 3 rest d...

Cuig1975

•6 years ago

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W1R3

Completed after a year of procrastination, find getting into a routine so difficult, I’m not the most disciplined. The dark is my friend as are many of the...

Completed after a year of procrastination, find getting into a routine so diffic...

JT489

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 💪🏼

Well..... I’ve surprised myself. Didn’t feel that confident going into the run but had the mindset I’d give it my best shot. Well that was good enough because...

Well..... I’ve surprised myself. Didn’t feel that confident going into the run b...

Polly0274

•6 years ago

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Nearly there week 9

I originally did the couch to 5k 18 months ago with a friend and by the end was completely amazed at the difference it made. Previously I had run many charity...

I originally did the couch to 5k 18 months ago with a friend and by the end was ...

Winny1003

•6 years ago

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Success

Wore my ‘success’ t-shirt for today’s 8 wk run. Beautiful autumnal colours in the meadows where I run and with ‘ Motown classics ‘on the ears, I really enjoyed...

Wore my ‘success’ t-shirt for today’s 8 wk run. Beautiful autumnal colours in th...

Justinerose

•6 years ago

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W7 smashed

Felt easier today. Took it nice n steady. Roll on W8 💪🏃

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

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The dreaded week 5 run 3.

I can't believe I actually am going to say this. I actually enjoyed that run. Was dreading a full 20 minute run but...... I did it. Now for the weekend...

I can't believe I actually am going to say this. I actually enjoyed that run....

Wendiwoo46

Graduate•6 years ago

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Thinking of doing the Strength and Flex plan

I’ve read that on rest days it’s good to do some strength exercises and the nhs strength and flex podcasts are recommended to complement the C25K. Has anyone...

I’ve read that on rest days it’s good to do some strength exercises and the nhs ...

Jinkstrixy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Quick question please

Do the weeks go Monday - Sunday and the three runs have to fit in or can you run every other day?

Do the weeks go Monday - Sunday and the three runs have to fit in or can you run...

Zaza0309

Graduate•6 years ago

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✌️down ☝️to go

brrrr wk9r2 Happy Running folks 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

GTTOBS

•6 years ago

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W3R3 - hardest one of the week?!

I've just done W3R3 and I feel almost as if I've decreased in progress rather than the opposite. I felt amazing after doing the first one, was really pleased...

I've just done W3R3 and I feel almost as if I've decreased in progress rather th...

staceypek

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1 done!

And a beautiful morning it was too...!

annalou1978

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Third Run

Well what can I say? Week 6 Third Run completed 🎉😉 Ran for a full 25 minutes 🎉😮 Legs were not sore like before 🎉😀 New shoes really made a difference 👍...

Well what can I say? Week 6 Third Run completed 🎉😉 Ran for a full 25 minutes �...

BlueCal52

Graduate•6 years ago

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And there’s more !

The couch-quitting runner went up the hill Turning blue, The couch-quitting runner went up the hill Turning blue, The couch-quitting runner was turning blue,...

The couch-quitting runner went up the hill Turning blue, The couch-quitting runn...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 - Graduation 👨‍🎓😜💨👟

And there we have it, the fabled graduation! Stuck for words really, though no doubt I am about to ramble again... The run itself I loved every moment. The...

And there we have it, the fabled graduation! Stuck for words really, though no ...

sHAYM4N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Question about eating more...

Just a bit of background - I'm in my 30s, quite active in terms of running after kids, going "swimming" with them, etc, but never did proper exercise three...

Just a bit of background - I'm in my 30s, quite active in terms of running after...

SubterraneanAlien

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k+1k+1k

done

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk4 done

I actually done it I finished wk4 I am so pleased it was the toughest week yet but that feeling when I finished was great . Roll on wk5

I actually done it I finished wk4 I am so pleased it was the toughest week yet ...

Buddy34

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 8 run2 where’s the elation

Have just ran wk 8 run 2. I’ve followed the programme religiously from first week and I achieved today’s wk 8 run 2 ... but it’s still so hard for me. I am...

Have just ran wk 8 run 2. I’ve followed the programme religiously from first wee...

Memebaby

•6 years ago

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Yesss week 6 complete!

Not easy, but such a buzz!! I am a runner 🏃‍♀️

Ready440

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Goodbye w8 it's been emotional

First time ever and because I was determined to finish w8 I was up early for a pre-work gym visit for w8r3. Great run, stronger than r2 upping the pace with 10...

First time ever and because I was determined to finish w8 I was up early for a p...

steviej99

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1 done!

I was nervous about starting Week 2 and as yesterday was my run day the little devil on my shoulder was telling me 'just take another rest day you've earned...

I was nervous about starting Week 2 and as yesterday was my run day the little d...

EmmaDoesRunning

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

Week 8 complete

Week 6 Run 3 Done

W8R2 - Better late than never!

W2 R2 ✅

W9R3 GRADUATE 🥇🎉

W6 R3 has got me defeated 😕

W9R3 I did it! 🏆🎉🥂🙌

Am I too old (and overweight) to do this?

37 mins running

W1R3

W6R3 💪🏼

Nearly there week 9

Success

W7 smashed

The dreaded week 5 run 3.

Thinking of doing the Strength and Flex plan

Quick question please

✌️down ☝️to go

W3R3 - hardest one of the week?!

W3R1 done!

Week 6 Third Run

And there’s more !

W9R3 - Graduation 👨‍🎓😜💨👟

Question about eating more...

5k+1k+1k

Wk4 done

Wk 8 run2 where’s the elation

Yesss week 6 complete!

Goodbye w8 it's been emotional

W2R1 done!

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