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Wk9 next week!

Again perfect conditions, kneesy does it! Best to all who are or have run/ning today 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Again perfect conditions, kneesy does it! Best to all who are or have run/ning t...

GTTOBS

•6 years ago

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I don't care about your 5k!!!!!!

I have been at this since April and graduated in July. I was pushing myself to get to 5k when suddenly a few weeks ago I slowed right down and decided I don't...

I have been at this since April and graduated in July. I was pushing myself to g...

cheryl_couch_tatty

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25k newbie

Hi fellow C25k peeps. Noticed the link at the bottom of the C25k app to this site after my W4R1 run this morning. Have to confess that I struggled a bit and...

Hi fellow C25k peeps. Noticed the link at the bottom of the C25k app to this si...

hexagonman

Graduate•6 years ago

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Beware of pumpkins

Looks innocent enough doesn't it. Everyone's been told on Facebook to leave their pumpkins in the woods for the wild animals to eat. Well let me tell you, if...

Looks innocent enough doesn't it. Everyone's been told on Facebook to leave the...

DNB2512

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 Repeat repeat !

Morning all, Hmm I seem to of reached a point where I can’t seem to progress past W8R2 so have been repeating it for a few weeks for now. Don’t get me wrong...

Morning all, Hmm I seem to of reached a point where I can’t seem to progress pas...

Sunshinenearly50

•6 years ago

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W6R1

Last night I played a show in Doncaster, alot of friends came, which meant to got drink brought for me, then I found the rider... If I saw myself, a couple of...

Last night I played a show in Doncaster, alot of friends came, which meant to go...

DoozerMcDooze

Graduate•6 years ago

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Reporting personal messages

If you get a personal message you are uncomfortable with report it. If you have never messaged with the person before there is a very distinct box at the top...

If you get a personal message you are uncomfortable with report it. If you have ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 in the bag 😀🎉🥂👍

Last days were 😳 full of a lot a lot a lot of problems that worried and tired me. I spent yesterday evening with friends of mine that cheered me up (but I...

Last days were 😳 full of a lot a lot a lot of problems that worried and tired m...

Lallis

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 R1

I have just completed W4 R1 😁😁 Can’t actually believe I ran for a total of 16mins when only 4 weeks ago I struggled to run 1min! I’m a complete beginner and...

I have just completed W4 R1 😁😁 Can’t actually believe I ran for a total of 16m...

Sparkle89

•6 years ago

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Week 9

That’s W9R1 done and I felt great nice and easy pace seen me through.

Selki

•6 years ago

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Wk 9 completed

I’m a 54 year old lady who’s just completed wk nine of couch to 5k. I am so pleased with myself. My husband and family keeps putting me down, saying they can...

I’m a 54 year old lady who’s just completed wk nine of couch to 5k. I am so plea...

Scobs

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 done in Torremolinos. What a way to graduate!!

10 weeks ago I had never run, other than as a small child! In the last 10 weeks I've battled low blood pressure & low blood sugars (making morning runs a bit...

10 weeks ago I had never run, other than as a small child! In the last 10 weeks ...

Purpleandpink

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 completed

Another week down and I am still rather unsure how I am managing to do the time - 25 minutes now for each of the next three runs - but I am!!!! I suppose that...

Another week down and I am still rather unsure how I am managing to do the time ...

Bloodhound1

•6 years ago

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W7R2

Lovely trail run Very warm Legs felt tired last 5 mins but no way I was letting them stop!

Lovely trail run Very warm Legs felt tired last 5 mins but no way I was lettin...

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6 Run3

Have now had 2 “practices” at this run. 1st last Sunday, accidentally stopped the app so had no idea how long I’d, luckily had also started Strava at the same...

Have now had 2 “practices” at this run. 1st last Sunday, accidentally stopped th...

Tracy2791

•6 years ago

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I repeat,what have I done?????

Just over 5 miles this morning. Picked up a slight groin niggle along the way so a couple of days rest I think. Suddenly 13 miles appears very daunting.😲😲....

Just over 5 miles this morning. Picked up a slight groin niggle along the way so...

Pete1w

Graduate•6 years ago

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Where do I start again?

I’ve been working on the couch to 5k programme steadily up until about 2 weeks ago. Before that I had to repeat week 5 because I could get the runs in and...

I’ve been working on the couch to 5k programme steadily up until about 2 weeks a...

LouBoos

•6 years ago

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Struggling

I was doing fine and did my first W2 run outside last Saturday without problems. Due to other commitments the next time I ran was Thursday and it was my first...

I was doing fine and did my first W2 run outside last Saturday without problems....

Healthychickpea

•6 years ago

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W3r3 done but not pretty( apart from shoes)

So that’s done. Bit disappointed as felt left achilles all the way round and right calf started off fine but then niggled half way though first 3 mins and...

So that’s done. Bit disappointed as felt left achilles all the way round and rig...

purplewalker

Graduate•6 years ago

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Am I cheating?

Hi I’m doing w6r2 today and I’m looking forward to it . The only thing is I feel as though I’m really cheating because I’ve been doing couch to 5k on the...

Hi I’m doing w6r2 today and I’m looking forward to it . The only thing is I feel...

Allibongo123

•6 years ago

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Done first two

Have nailed week one runs 1and2. Now have a bit of cold, as soon as I'm better will be nailing week1 run 3!!

Have nailed week one runs 1and2. Now have a bit of cold, as soon as I'm better w...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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My C25K Reboot - most significant lesson learned

Having come through a reboot after dropping out a couple of years ago, the most significant lesson I learned to find the right pace for yourself without...

Having come through a reboot after dropping out a couple of years ago, the most...

tohealthyhabits

Graduate•6 years ago

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My C25K reboot - W6D1

Skipped W5 and moved week 6. Feels great to keep going...if I can do it anyone can

Skipped W5 and moved week 6. Feels great to keep going...if I can do it anyone c...

tohealthyhabits

Graduate•6 years ago

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Shins and calf really hurt

So I just completed the C25K on Thursday and did the stretches in my yoga class after but seem to have pain in my left leg shin/calf really want to keep the...

So I just completed the C25K on Thursday and did the stretches in my yoga class ...

Simba77

Graduate•6 years ago

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Another W5 R3

I've struggled all week to get runs in and in week 5 as well. The first one was quite easy admittedly done on a treadmill, the second was a bit of a struggle...

I've struggled all week to get runs in and in week 5 as well. The first one was ...

Pubcarking

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Anyone Using these trainers?

Is anyone in the community using Adidas Alphabounce RC trainers. Is so, thoughts please.

Is anyone in the community using Adidas Alphabounce RC trainers. Is so, thoughts...

Lemontop

•6 years ago

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W9R3 - still staring at the finish line

Did I? Really? Is it this? Was this The Line? Did I graduate? Seriously? Did I just run 3 times for 30 minutes? Was it really me? Have I just run 5K? I mean...

Did I? Really? Is it this? Was this The Line? Did I graduate? Seriously? Did I j...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Oh what a beautiful morning! 🎵🎵🎵

3rd 30 minute run of the week this morning. Took it steady and simply enjoyed the scenery. Stuck to my usual route but made myself slow down as I pushed a bit...

3rd 30 minute run of the week this morning. Took it steady and simply enjoyed th...

Montymum

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3: Really tough but I’m glad for the small win! Really needed it!

I really needed this run today and I feel so much better now I’m on the other side!!! I have been feeling a little overwhelmed/stressed since yesterday!...

I really needed this run today and I feel so much better now I’m on the other si...

bluepanda

Graduate•6 years ago

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Raising my trainer game 🙌

Just had my first post graduation run, in my awesome new trainers! 👟 Sooooo comfy! Definitely a treat for the feet! Adidas ultra boost... & give me a boost...

Just had my first post graduation run, in my awesome new trainers! 👟 Sooooo com...

Hidden

•6 years ago

25 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

Wk9 next week!

I don't care about your 5k!!!!!!

C25k newbie

Beware of pumpkins

W8R2 Repeat repeat !

W6R1

Reporting personal messages

W9R3 in the bag 😀🎉🥂👍

W4 R1

Week 9

Wk 9 completed

W9R3 done in Torremolinos. What a way to graduate!!

W6R3 completed

W7R2

Wk6 Run3

I repeat,what have I done?????

Where do I start again?

Struggling

W3r3 done but not pretty( apart from shoes)

Am I cheating?

Done first two

My C25K Reboot - most significant lesson learned

My C25K reboot - W6D1

Shins and calf really hurt

Another W5 R3

Anyone Using these trainers?

W9R3 - still staring at the finish line

Oh what a beautiful morning! 🎵🎵🎵

W7R3: Really tough but I’m glad for the small win! Really needed it!

Raising my trainer game 🙌

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