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Jealousy isn't always an ugly characteristic!

Jealous of Unfitnomore's 'easy 5k' recently I decided to try one of those for myself. I took the streets this evening, enjoying the pleasant temperature of...

Jealous of Unfitnomore's 'easy 5k' recently I decided to try one of those for my...

uncle_wiggy

Graduate•6 years ago

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What next after C25K?

I never thought I’d be able to run for more than 30 seconds let alone find myself , as I do now, at the beginning of week 9! But now I’m in a panic, having...

I never thought I’d be able to run for more than 30 seconds let alone find mysel...

OliOli70

•6 years ago

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W8R1 - Oof

Well i've got to admit I really struggled with that one, legs wanted me to stop after just a couple of minutes, and it didn't really get much better, felt like...

Well i've got to admit I really struggled with that one, legs wanted me to stop ...

Leadfoot

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9r1 SO excited

I can’t believe I’m running for 30 minutes!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Didn’t start off too great. Tired after 2 minutes but then got into a steady breathy pace and...

I can’t believe I’m running for 30 minutes!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Didn’t start off to...

Lapsedyogi

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pulsating/twitching/throbbing in thigh

I've been having a pulsating/throbbing/twitch in my left thigh all day (today is my rest day) It's painless, but very annoying. I can actually see my leg...

I've been having a pulsating/throbbing/twitch in my left thigh all day (today is...

Mrun1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 complete

Hated the first 5 mins but actually felt easier than doing 2 x 8 mins in Saturday. Really pleased I feel I can do this now 👍😊

Hated the first 5 mins but actually felt easier than doing 2 x 8 mins in Saturda...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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It's done everyone!! Week 9 run 3 in the bag!!

Well everyone the overweight asthmatic finished the couch to 5k! The last run was 3.2 miles in 31 minutes so not as quick as my last run.. but I do have...

Well everyone the overweight asthmatic finished the couch to 5k! The last run wa...

anionhills

Graduate•6 years ago

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YES!!! I did it!! Cracked Wk9 R3!!!! Woooooo-hoooooo!!

Finally managed to complete the programme today!!!! Started 26th August, so not bad :-). Checked my distance on RunKeeper - did 3.47km in 30mins, I'm not the...

Finally managed to complete the programme today!!!! Started 26th August, so not ...

New_Runner_KD

•6 years ago

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WEEK 5 Run 2

...when you forget to put your garmin on and you have a really strong run....ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!

...when you forget to put your garmin on and you have a really strong run....ahh...

Karenlwarner73

Graduate•6 years ago

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W10CR1 - easy / short consolidation run

Speed training trial (30-20-10) & ju-ju's Magic 10 (W1R1) - 2.5K So often adventures are happening. Today, my dog decided to go crazy and get involved inthe...

Speed training trial (30-20-10) & ju-ju's Magic 10 (W1R1) - 2.5K So often advent...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hi new here but week 4 done!

Hello - I’ve just completed the third run on week 4 - I’ve taken my time and did an extra run week 1; had a week off due to being unwell - so not quite...

Hello - I’ve just completed the third run on week 4 - I’ve taken my time and did...

JJ-1962

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1 😀

Thought i’d struggle after 9 days of no running but actually didn’t struggle at all. Not sure how I’ll cope with the 10 min runs on Weds!!

Thought i’d struggle after 9 days of no running but actually didn’t struggle at ...

Polly0274

•6 years ago

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W5R3...second attempt, and cracked it!

I promised I'd post how I got on after Saturday's run when I didn't make it all the way through the 20 minute run so, here I am. I made it! Lovely weather...

I promised I'd post how I got on after Saturday's run when I didn't make it all ...

Dazeydog

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bring it on W7!

After almost talking myself out of doing run 1 of w7 (I have a long and illustrious past of making any excuse!) I gave myself a talking to and went out and did...

After almost talking myself out of doing run 1 of w7 (I have a long and illustri...

Woodstock23

•6 years ago

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Week 5 in the bag!

Done it - nice steady 20 minutes. I almost enjoyed it - but am now enjoying rather more the knowledge that I’ve ticked Week 5 off and I hope be smoothly into...

Done it - nice steady 20 minutes. I almost enjoyed it - but am now enjoying rath...

RevRunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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w8r1sailing on

Or perhaps that should be jogging on! Sore back from a day with the grandkids, niggly knees so umming and ahing. Should I run, shouldn't I run, can I do 28...

Or perhaps that should be jogging on! Sore back from a day with the grandkids, n...

steviej99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Restarting after a 3 week break

Hi! I just got to week 7 and then my lower back seized up - due to moving slate in the garden. It’s better, just a bit achey after 3 weeks. I’d like to get...

Hi! I just got to week 7 and then my lower back seized up - due to moving slate...

Run63

•6 years ago

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Back with a vengeance !

The foot recovered, and so did the hamstring which was grumbling about having to compensate for the foot. Ethel tried to talk me out of it and I nearly gave...

The foot recovered, and so did the hamstring which was grumbling about having to...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•6 years ago

25 Replies

What's going on?

Ok, so I decided to redo Week 5 three times. I had done W6R1 and managed it, but then realised I had forgotten to put the 1% incline on the treadmill. I...

Ok, so I decided to redo Week 5 three times. I had done W6R1 and managed it, bu...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Week 5✔️

Wow 5 weeks ago did not think I could run 20 mins straight but today I did and feel so proud! It's going well and just went out and got running shoes!...

Wow 5 weeks ago did not think I could run 20 mins straight but today I did and f...

Fatmannotslim

•6 years ago

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5k+

just done 5min walk 5k run 5min walk 1k run 5min walk and another 1k rundont know why just tryed it seem t be very easy want to get up to 10k .a few more weeks...

just done 5min walk 5k run 5min walk 1k run 5min walk and another 1k rundont kno...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9 D3 part 2

Well following on from my way to early post in the wee small hours... IVE GRADUATED !!! 🎓🙌🏽👩‍🎓 I compromised and went on the treadmill increased the...

Well following on from my way to early post in the wee small hours... IVE GRADUA...

Fitterhazeleyes_23

Graduate•6 years ago

18 Replies

Week 6 First Run

Just completed my first run of week 6 and like a few others on here found it a bit difficult. Can't understand it, when last Friday I ran for 20 minutes. Got a...

Just completed my first run of week 6 and like a few others on here found it a b...

BlueCal52

Graduate•6 years ago

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Achilles pain

At the weekend I did my W7R3 on the treadmill and had a terrible pain in my left Achilles afterwards. I usually run outside and never usually have any issues...

At the weekend I did my W7R3 on the treadmill and had a terrible pain in my left...

BeckySharp1

•6 years ago

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Week 1 - Run 2

Hello all! I just started the using the app last week - I found the first run tiring but really enjoyable and I was super proud of myself for completing. I...

Hello all! I just started the using the app last week - I found the first run ...

EmmaDoesRunning

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Week 5 Completed!

With some trepidation I set off this morning for W5R3, having worries about reoccurring injuries at the back of my mind. I took it steady, still trying to aim...

With some trepidation I set off this morning for W5R3, having worries about reoc...

johnt46

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1 - So close!

Time for a new test today, circuits! Never liked the idea before, but after the tough challenge of Fridays run, I liked the idea of trying out my first 30...

Time for a new test today, circuits! Never liked the idea before, but after the...

sHAYM4N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

Feeling a bit disappointed!! Just done this run but my headphones decided to play up and I couldn’t hear what Laura was saying very clearly. Thought I had run...

Feeling a bit disappointed!! Just done this run but my headphones decided to pla...

Loopyloo1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk4 r1

Wk4 r1 done . The 5 minute runs seem so much longer than 3 but I did it I kept going, as I used to think the 3 minute runs were hard now they seem easy . The...

Wk4 r1 done . The 5 minute runs seem so much longer than 3 but I did it I kept g...

Buddy34

Graduate•6 years ago

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Actually enjoyed my run today 😯

W6R2 done this morning and I found myself enjoying it. I had been tempted not to bother but just got up and got out there. Met a lady I’d seen a few times...

W6R2 done this morning and I found myself enjoying it. I had been tempted not to...

Liz5K

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

Jealousy isn't always an ugly characteristic!

What next after C25K?

W8R1 - Oof

W9r1 SO excited

Pulsating/twitching/throbbing in thigh

Week 5 complete

It's done everyone!! Week 9 run 3 in the bag!!

YES!!! I did it!! Cracked Wk9 R3!!!! Woooooo-hoooooo!!

WEEK 5 Run 2

W10CR1 - easy / short consolidation run

Hi new here but week 4 done!

W6R1 😀

W5R3...second attempt, and cracked it!

Bring it on W7!

Week 5 in the bag!

w8r1sailing on

Restarting after a 3 week break

Back with a vengeance !

What's going on?

Week 5✔️

5k+

W9 D3 part 2

Week 6 First Run

Achilles pain

Week 1 - Run 2

Week 5 Completed!

W9R1 - So close!

Week 6 Run 3

Wk4 r1

Actually enjoyed my run today 😯

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