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The fat asthmatic reached week 9!

So I should have written months ago but I've always lurked in the background so thought why not post? Anyway bit of background for you im a 29 year old...

So I should have written months ago but I've always lurked in the background so ...

anionhills

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3 - Another week bites the dust

Much better run, helped a lot by (who'd a thunk it?) slowing down. Looking forward to the next week now.

Much better run, helped a lot by (who'd a thunk it?) slowing down. Looking forwa...

Leadfoot

Graduate•5 years ago

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Failed to do W8

Will repeat this W8 next week as couldn't finish had to stop and walk after 5 minutes will try and do it next week feeling disappointed with myself as I...

Will repeat this W8 next week as couldn't finish had to stop and walk after 5 mi...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

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Newbie just finished week 1

Hi everyone. I'm new to running, and new to posting things like this too. I've been going through a really hard time; desperately been seeking ways to feel...

Hi everyone. I'm new to running, and new to posting things like this too. I've ...

Chords

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Week1

First week of c25k completed. Was a difficult last run, not sure I'm ever going to love running. Next run Sunday night.

First week of c25k completed. Was a difficult last run, not sure I'm ever going ...

Absolutebeginner123

•5 years ago

16 Replies

W7R3

Wow, tough week but I stepped it up for run3 and took it outside. My legs were like jelly at the end. The first 5 mins were the hardest as think I went too...

Wow, tough week but I stepped it up for run3 and took it outside. My legs were l...

Eralar

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

No run

Well I did week 2 twice over 3 weeks due to back ache, it has now been 2 weeks since I last put my trainers on, the lack of motivation is astounding ..☹️

Well I did week 2 twice over 3 weeks due to back ache, it has now been 2 weeks s...

MentalBlueberry

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Just finished week 5

Wow, just wow... When I saw it was run for 20mins I thought there was no way I could do it. I made a post earlier as I have had the longest break from running...

Wow, just wow... When I saw it was run for 20mins I thought there was no way I c...

DoozerMcDooze

Graduate•5 years ago

25 Replies

How can 3 extra minutes make such a difference?!

First run of week 8 this morning, having had a really good 25 minute run last Monday in the last run of week 7. Due to work commitments it’s been 3 days since...

First run of week 8 this morning, having had a really good 25 minute run last Mo...

Sonzi

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Better than expected!

W5R2 - I had a few misgivings before I started this today because I’d missed a couple more days since R1 than I’d planned. But it has gone very pleasantly...

W5R2 - I had a few misgivings before I started this today because I’d missed a c...

RevRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Well. Butter my baps with a side portion of chips.

In 12 weeks ( including a few weeks break due to injury) I've gone from couch to 4.36 km in 30 minutes. I even added 2.38 minutes extra celebratory run to...

In 12 weeks ( including a few weeks break due to injury) I've gone from couch to...

HelenkaZ

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

Unremarkable Run

So technically I have done all 3 runs of W8 now (one of them accidently last week), but Duck is trailing by two because he kept forgetting to hydrate. So what...

So technically I have done all 3 runs of W8 now (one of them accidently last wee...

jiggles7

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Advice

Am on w7 25 mins but have had a week off due ti illness. Should I resume at 25 or go back ti 20? Thanks

Am on w7 25 mins but have had a week off due ti illness. Should I resume at 25 o...

Grotmeister

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Born to run

Am currently reading this book. Just wondering what people here think of barefoot running shoes. I know my husband is a fan. Personally when I got some...

Am currently reading this book. Just wondering what people here think of barefoo...

CatMo13

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Nailed it!

Completed w9 r2 today - after the first attempt on Wednesday it felt much easier today. Now the end is in sight was wondering what other C25k graduates are...

Completed w9 r2 today - after the first attempt on Wednesday it felt much easier...

Lazyrunnner

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Week 2 completed (on the re-run!) :)

Went out in the glorious autumn sunshine today (decided it was preferable to yesterday's downpours!) to complete week 2. Knee still seems to be holding up ok...

Went out in the glorious autumn sunshine today (decided it was preferable to yes...

CookieM

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Run 6 after 4 days rest

Hi all, I’ve done my w5r3 this past Monday, achieving the unimaginable running for 20 minutes. What a buzz. My question is , I was meant to start w6r1 in...

Hi all, I’ve done my w5r3 this past Monday, achieving the unimaginable running f...

Rainbow13

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Running on the Spectrum 🌈

I did something I haven’t done before today: I bought a Runners World magazine. Now, I haven’t bought a magazine in yonks, the internet and the library...

I did something I haven’t done before today: I bought a Runners World magazine....

TailChaser

Graduate•5 years ago

20 Replies

Advice please

I’m due to run today, (W7R1) but I’m loaded with a cold and feel a bit rubbish. Would I be best to wait till I’m feeling a bit better or should I just suck it...

I’m due to run today, (W7R1) but I’m loaded with a cold and feel a bit rubbish. ...

GBNDT44

•5 years ago

8 Replies

New to this

I am new to this app. I started the C25K 3 weeks ago to loose weight and get fit. I haven’t lost any weight but my fitness has improved. I did W3R2 this...

I am new to this app. I started the C25K 3 weeks ago to loose weight and get fit...

Letty111

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

Great day for a run

Off work this week so decided to go for a run this morning and what a glorious morning to be out. Felt so good that I went and did my first ever 7k and I get a...

Off work this week so decided to go for a run this morning and what a glorious m...

DaveA1958

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Seriously tough one

So disappointed I’m myself..... hard run today, haven’t been as consistent in recent weeks as I’d have liked. I need to refocus seriously. Wanted to be doing...

So disappointed I’m myself..... hard run today, haven’t been as consistent in re...

Schofield

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Yee-hah! Another W9R3 graduate (even if Laura cheated on me ...)

Just like for a number of others here today, November 2nd isn't quite time for fireworks but it is a good day to celebrate C25k completed. I was slightly...

Just like for a number of others here today, November 2nd isn't quite time for f...

OnlineTwin

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

W9R3 A tale of hope🤔, love💘 and abandonment 😢

Off we went this morning on our 3rd date this week. The sun was shining☀️, hope was in the air with a faint whiff of romance👫 (Or was that just last nights...

Off we went this morning on our 3rd date this week. The sun was shining☀️, hope ...

Wolvesmad

Graduate•5 years ago

44 Replies

Wk8r2

Perfect conditions and War on Drugs ‘Holding On’ my c25k soundtrack 😋playing away, great run! Happy running 🏃‍♂️ folks

Perfect conditions and War on Drugs ‘Holding On’ my c25k soundtrack 😋playing aw...

GTTOBS

•5 years ago

4 Replies

5k+1k

just done 5k and then 5min walk nd another 1k easy

paul1960

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

W8R1

After only just completing W7 run 2,3 i just wasnt feeling 'it' so had a week free just scowling at my treadmill. today thought get on it get going, i have...

After only just completing W7 run 2,3 i just wasnt feeling 'it' so had a wee...

hereshop

•5 years ago

3 Replies

W8R3 - The vindictive autopilot 👨‍✈️

I've been running the same route for the entire program, decided today I would run it in reverse as a bit of a change. Fairly flat routes are tricky to find...

I've been running the same route for the entire program, decided today I would r...

sHAYM4N

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

We are having a trial

On the posts page you will see we have a slightly different set up today. We are trialing a new look for the posts page for Healthunlocked. If you have any...

On the posts page you will see we have a slightly different set up today. We are...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Sweaty W7R1 done

Beautiful morning for it

SnailRunner71

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

The fat asthmatic reached week 9!

W7R3 - Another week bites the dust

Failed to do W8

Newbie just finished week 1

Week1

W7R3

No run

Just finished week 5

How can 3 extra minutes make such a difference?!

Better than expected!

Well. Butter my baps with a side portion of chips.

Unremarkable Run

Advice

Born to run

Nailed it!

Week 2 completed (on the re-run!) :)

Run 6 after 4 days rest

Running on the Spectrum 🌈

Advice please

New to this

Great day for a run

Seriously tough one

Yee-hah! Another W9R3 graduate (even if Laura cheated on me ...)

W9R3 A tale of hope🤔, love💘 and abandonment 😢

Wk8r2

5k+1k

W8R1

W8R3 - The vindictive autopilot 👨‍✈️

We are having a trial

Sweaty W7R1 done

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