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I've missed it hi

Hey Folks, Hope you are all well. A couple of weeks ago on my run I hurt myself, so I took a week off. Then I came down with the worst flu i think I have ever...

Hey Folks, Hope you are all well. A couple of weeks ago on my run I hurt myself,...

DoozerMcDooze

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7r2

Done this today no problems at , I've been on wk7 for 2 weeks but I've finally managed to run again without stopping and that's with 2 long hilly parts really...

Done this today no problems at , I've been on wk7 for 2 weeks but I've finally m...

Buddy34

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Will be doing week 5 run 3 tonight and can't say I'm overly confident as found w5r2 really HARD. I know it's a mental game now if anyone has any tips to keep...

Will be doing week 5 run 3 tonight and can't say I'm overly confident as found w...

jeccamay

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back to it with a 5K

Hello fellow runners, It's been a while since I posted. After graduating in October I continued running 30 mins three times a week for two weeks before my...

Hello fellow runners, It's been a while since I posted. After graduating in Oct...

Rooster678

•6 years ago

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Thanks Couch to 5k

Back in Easter I was clinically obese and very unfit. A keto diet got my BMI below 26 and then 5 weeks ago I started this running plan. I used to play prop...

Back in Easter I was clinically obese and very unfit. A keto diet got my BMI bel...

HuwC

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back at it 😊

So my first long run today in 5 weeks because of my knee. Went back to week 6 and did run 1 on Monday and was going to do run 2 today but got to the 10 mins...

So my first long run today in 5 weeks because of my knee. Went back to week 6 an...

Polly0274

•6 years ago

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WEEK 5, RUN 3 COMPLETE. HELLO WEEK 6!

If you read my most recent post, you'd have seen that I didn't enjoy run 2 of week 5. If was by far, the worst run I'd ever had. However, run 3 of week 5 has...

If you read my most recent post, you'd have seen that I didn't enjoy run 2 of we...

BethanDavies

•6 years ago

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w4r3 a bit of a roller coaster!

So, after my great w4r2 the other day I went out all gung ho, set off on the first 3 mins too fast and my Achilles/calf did something weird and I had to walk!...

So, after my great w4r2 the other day I went out all gung ho, set off on the fir...

suziefb

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not so Bad!

Following my last post, I decided to give myself a complete rest day yesterday, no 30 minute walk, nothing. Felt so lazy!! This morning I went back to my old...

Following my last post, I decided to give myself a complete rest day yesterday, ...

SarahBrown

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3r3

Just run the last run on w3 so i thought I would see how far I could push myself . I only stop for the two 90 sec walk Can't believe it .just 3week ago it was...

Just run the last run on w3 so i thought I would see how far I could push myself...

Tk00

•6 years ago

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W8R1 running with a cold

Any tips? Should be doing this run this morning, started with a cold yesterday, stuffy but runny nose and slight headache above my eyes. Legs feeling a bit...

Any tips? Should be doing this run this morning, started with a cold yesterday,...

Letty111

Graduate•6 years ago

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It’s been a while but almost back

Well today is last day of term and it was in October half term that I strained my Achilles at W4r2. Walking barefoot/ in flats I still have a slight limp but...

Well today is last day of term and it was in October half term that I strained m...

purplewalker

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5r3

I can’t believe I’m saying this!!! I did it, I bloody did it!! Feeling so good right now. I went out with the attitude I could do it and I did. Anyone early in...

I can’t believe I’m saying this!!! I did it, I bloody did it!! Feeling so good r...

Shelley2310

Graduate•6 years ago

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First time

Looking to start my journey today!!! Any tips? Advice can't run for toffee lol

Harryr77

•6 years ago

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Over enthusiastic

Hi. I'm 59, couldn't made w2r1, five weeks ago, but I had been keeping the programme marvelously until today that I made w7r2. The "problem" was that today I...

Hi. I'm 59, couldn't made w2r1, five weeks ago, but I had been keeping the progr...

Dominicano

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just a jog?

Wasn't feeling great this afternoon but knew if I didn't do anything I'd regret it later, so went out without Mr Johnson and ran round the block 3 times. When...

Wasn't feeling great this afternoon but knew if I didn't do anything I'd regret ...

Jalk

•6 years ago

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I've done it!

I am now at the end of my C25K adventure, having completed the 3rd run of week 9 this evening. It's had highs, hardly any lows, and I've appreciated all the...

I am now at the end of my C25K adventure, having completed the 3rd run of week 9...

Amerynthe

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9r3 mission accomplished !

Well what a journey it’s been ! So glad I stuck with it and feel really great ! Off on a few weeks break to the Cotswolds for Christmas and New Year but guess...

Well what a journey it’s been ! So glad I stuck with it and feel really great ! ...

Alan1004

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back on it and feeling phenomenal.

It's been about 10 days since I had a good run, managed 18 minutes a week ago but had to pack it in, within 24 hours i was laid up in bed with some nasty...

It's been about 10 days since I had a good run, managed 18 minutes a week ago bu...

Pubcarking

Graduate•6 years ago

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Did it!!!!

Week 9 run 3 done! Averaged 4km over 30 mins. Planning for 5km Park run Saturday too. I am smiling my head off. Need to get toddler to sleep so I can eat...

Week 9 run 3 done! Averaged 4km over 30 mins. Planning for 5km Park run Saturda...

Jazzyd

Graduate•6 years ago

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Struggling with W6R2

Just attempted W6R2 and for the first time in the whole program I didn't finish all the runs :( ended up walking for a minute or so near the end of the 2nd leg...

Just attempted W6R2 and for the first time in the whole program I didn't finish ...

Gillian-harte

•6 years ago

23 Replies

Views on home treadmills??

I've been contemplating a treadmill from eBay... It's not too expensive and is mechanical (no electric). It has an incline which is supposed to better mimic...

I've been contemplating a treadmill from eBay... It's not too expensive and is m...

CrimsonMama

•6 years ago

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W11 - Consolidation Running

Since graduating nearly 2 weeks ago I've managed to carry on running x3, x2 a week despite a busy festive social season. As always the first ten minutes of...

Since graduating nearly 2 weeks ago I've managed to carry on running x3, x2 a we...

MrsH1969

Graduate•6 years ago

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Where do I find the podcasts?

Sorry probably being a bit dim, I have the app but can’t find the pod casts. Can someone help?

Sorry probably being a bit dim, I have the app but can’t find the pod casts. Can...

Harristone

Graduate•6 years ago

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I've Graduated but it's still hard work!

I graduated just over a month ago. I have been alternating 30 minutes jogs with 5k runs. My time for 5k is generally just over 36 mins which I am pleased...

I graduated just over a month ago. I have been alternating 30 minutes jogs with...

RubyTiger

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 and loving it

Just completed W3R2 today. My route took me too far away from home so I added an extra 3min run (before the cool down walk). I am amazed by how much I am...

Just completed W3R2 today. My route took me too far away from home so I added an...

E27M14

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8 R1glory

After a long injury lay off in September when I had nearly finished C25k I am now, once again closing in on graduation. Six runs to glory!!!

After a long injury lay off in September when I had nearly finished C25k I am n...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 run 3!

When I started this week I was so pleased because I really enjoyed the 25 minute run, when I first started I could even run for 1 minute without feeling like I...

When I started this week I was so pleased because I really enjoyed the 25 minute...

Pinky82

Graduate•6 years ago

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29lbs lost! Whoop!

If a work colleague hadn't mentioned C25K I would not be here today having smashed my second 14lb weight loss goals! True I had to adapt it to suit my needs....

If a work colleague hadn't mentioned C25K I would not be here today having smash...

CrimsonMama

•6 years ago

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A week post graduation

I’m amazing myself now! I went out for my treadmill run, after the last one which was guided and included hills (virtual ones) I decided a run on the flat was...

I’m amazing myself now! I went out for my treadmill run, after the last one whic...

JJ-1962

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2018

I've missed it hi

Wk7r2

Week 5 Run 3

Back to it with a 5K

Thanks Couch to 5k

Back at it 😊

WEEK 5, RUN 3 COMPLETE. HELLO WEEK 6!

w4r3 a bit of a roller coaster!

Not so Bad!

W3r3

W8R1 running with a cold

It’s been a while but almost back

W5r3

First time

Over enthusiastic

Just a jog?

I've done it!

W9r3 mission accomplished !

Back on it and feeling phenomenal.

Did it!!!!

Struggling with W6R2

Views on home treadmills??

W11 - Consolidation Running

Where do I find the podcasts?

I've Graduated but it's still hard work!

Week 3 and loving it

W8 R1glory

Week 7 run 3!

29lbs lost! Whoop!

A week post graduation

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