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W5 R3 I feel like a GOD

Not gonna lie when Michael came on to say you have been running for 5 mins I had a wee panic attack but I just kept going and when I hit 10mins I was like “oh...

Not gonna lie when Michael came on to say you have been running for 5 mins I had...

emma_lynne

Graduate•6 years ago

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A Christmas miracle?

My big mission had been to finish the couch to 5k programme by the end of this year. I'm too scared to run in the outside world so I've been running on the...

My big mission had been to finish the couch to 5k programme by the end of this y...

KennoUK

Graduate•6 years ago

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First 5k Run

Last night I did it! After 10mins I thought I was ready to stop. At 2k I though I will just do 2.5k and stop as I had not been out for a week. At 3k I was ok...

Last night I did it! After 10mins I thought I was ready to stop. At 2k I though...

Neverranbefore

•6 years ago

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Graduation run

Should have been last Sunday but work got on the way - but this morning GRADUATION RUN COMPLETE!! Hard work and legs heavy .... turns out running on sand is...

Should have been last Sunday but work got on the way - but this morning GRADUATI...

Loops67

Graduate•6 years ago

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Up and down - better for me or no difference?

I completed C25K some months ago by running along the canal towpaths that starts behind my house. But I live in a very hilly area and the hills are rather...

I completed C25K some months ago by running along the canal towpaths that starts...

Slowandeasy

•6 years ago

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Week 2 - very slow

I started the C25K and I have just completed W2 run 1. I get achy knees and lower leg pain. I go slow as that's the best I can do. I feel great afterwards...

I started the C25K and I have just completed W2 run 1. I get achy knees and lowe...

Janechic

•6 years ago

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Christmas Temptations

Hi All, I'm going to be 100% honest, Christmas in our household could be better described as a never ending banquet. My partner has a large family and she...

Hi All, I'm going to be 100% honest, Christmas in our household could be better...

ethreeguy

•6 years ago

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Good run (Stepping Stones)

Had a good run this morning, but my timing was a bit out as when I was supposed to be finishing on a high I had to dodge cars for the school run. My own fault...

Had a good run this morning, but my timing was a bit out as when I was supposed ...

Seriouslyblonde

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1 completed...not helped by Frankie Valli!

Managed Week 3, Run 1 successfully this morning. I was not helped by my music ‘shuffle’ function selecting “Walk Like a Man” half way through my first 3 minute...

Managed Week 3, Run 1 successfully this morning. I was not helped by my music ‘s...

strollguy

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it 😊😊😊

I completed the Couch to 5K a week ago, been running a couple of times since, much easier. I just noticed as I’ve graduated, I can get a badge? I know it’s...

I completed the Couch to 5K a week ago, been running a couple of times since, mu...

THEGREATGIGINTHESKY

Graduate•6 years ago

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Penultimate run of Couch to 5k

This morning (at 5:45am – what has happened to me?!) I did run 2 of week 9. I am astounded I’ve got this far, the progress has been unbelievable from that...

This morning (at 5:45am – what has happened to me?!) I did run 2 of week 9. I am...

staceypek

Graduate•6 years ago

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Trainers Question?

Trainers? I am treating myself to a proper pair as I am now nearing the end of my 5K journey... any suggestions please

Trainers? I am treating myself to a proper pair as I am now nearing the end of m...

KTCarty

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3r2 back to the cattle grids and sheep poop

Whoop whoop! It’s the work Christmas lunch today, followed by a Christmas party somewhere else, so zero chance of running post-midday. I considered waiting...

Whoop whoop! It’s the work Christmas lunch today, followed by a Christmas party ...

ktsok

Graduate•6 years ago

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Almost at the finish line

Hi all , supposed to do run 2 week 9 today but been struck down by some virus or something. My joints just ache and don't feel well enough, I am gutted was...

Hi all , supposed to do run 2 week 9 today but been struck down by some virus or...

Bocky

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1

Thirty minutes. Half an hour! Woohoo! 2.4 miles, so quite a way off 5k yet, but if I can do half an hour then hopefully carrying on for a bit longer to finish...

Thirty minutes. Half an hour! Woohoo! 2.4 miles, so quite a way off 5k yet, but ...

musicalpolarbear

Graduate•6 years ago

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Best Christmas present ever W9run3

Age 61,a lifelong loather of exercise and lover of wine and crisps. I never thought I could complete the C25K process I never knew running could feel so good...

Age 61,a lifelong loather of exercise and lover of wine and crisps. I never thou...

Poppy8900

Graduate•6 years ago

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Still running

Hello it’s been a few weeks since I graduated and since I last posted. Since graduation I have continued to run every second day gradually increasing the time...

Hello it’s been a few weeks since I graduated and since I last posted. Since gra...

Khobarrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Now been 8 weeks

8 weeks have gone and still no we're near running again think this could be the end waiting to see the damage to my leg and ankle I no its not going to be good...

8 weeks have gone and still no we're near running again think this could be the ...

mandy167

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Determined!!!

Hi guys, Just joined the forum as am determined to start keeping fit before the coming year. Any tips succeed is welcomed.

Hi guys, Just joined the forum as am determined to start keeping fit before the ...

Akujeff

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Determined!!!

Hello guys, Am just new to the forum and determined to start shedding off some pounds before January. 😜😜😜

Hello guys, Am just new to the forum and determined to start shedding off some ...

Akujeff

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Podcast versus music

So I listened to a podcast tonight and it certainly took my mind off jogging, but then I realised it was the slowest I had run for some time. Is that the same...

So I listened to a podcast tonight and it certainly took my mind off jogging, bu...

ItstheMarchHare

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

I did it! Graduate

Hi, ozinecosse here, I completed my Couch to 5k on 9th December and have continued running 3 times a week since. Absolutely hooked now. Thank you for such an...

Hi, ozinecosse here, I completed my Couch to 5k on 9th December and have continu...

ozinecosse

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

W4r2

I cant quite believe it but I was keen to go out in the dark and drizzle and enjoyed my run tonight. This plan really works. If you asked me 5 weeks ago would...

I cant quite believe it but I was keen to go out in the dark and drizzle and enj...

suziefb

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

W7 R3

Hadn’t run since 30 November, apart from an attempt on 10 December, where I felt I’d been running quite a while, looked at my app, and it had been on pause....

Hadn’t run since 30 November, apart from an attempt on 10 December, where I felt...

EPMcM

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Graduation badge questions

I have just completed W9r3 and would like to receive my graduation badge. So the first question is how do I go about it and the second, do you really get a...

I have just completed W9r3 and would like to receive my graduation badge. So th...

Oldishrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

Taping up ankles

Hi! I’ve not started couch to 5K yet. I have had a history of spraining my ankles simply by walking down the street! I haven’t sprained anything for over a...

Hi! I’ve not started couch to 5K yet. I have had a history of spraining my ank...

Pantherpaws

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Back to week 6

Tried to continue wk7 run 2 after a week off with a heavy cold. It just wasn’t happening so turned it into run 6:2 instead. I guess I’ve benefited as I got out...

Tried to continue wk7 run 2 after a week off with a heavy cold. It just wasn’t h...

ForestGrump63

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

We must be mad! But Week 7 done ✅ 👍🏻

On course for a New Years Finish

Zaza0309

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

W9r3 Completed- Thanks to Everyone in This Forum for All Your Help, Guidance and Plain Inspiration!

After a difficult W9r2 I listened to the advice and just concentrated on the 30 minutes of running without worrying about distance. Guess what, it was lovely...

After a difficult W9r2 I listened to the advice and just concentrated on the 30 ...

Oldishrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

33 Replies

Finished week 5 day 3!

I'm so thrilled to be here. I just finished the 20-minute run on day 3 of week 5! So excited!! Thank you all for all your posts and encouragement so far. It's...

I'm so thrilled to be here. I just finished the 20-minute run on day 3 of week 5...

snoozle

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2018

W5 R3 I feel like a GOD

A Christmas miracle?

First 5k Run

Graduation run

Up and down - better for me or no difference?

Week 2 - very slow

Christmas Temptations

Good run (Stepping Stones)

W3R1 completed...not helped by Frankie Valli!

I did it 😊😊😊

Penultimate run of Couch to 5k

Trainers Question?

W3r2 back to the cattle grids and sheep poop

Almost at the finish line

W9R1

Best Christmas present ever W9run3

Still running

Now been 8 weeks

Determined!!!

Determined!!!

Podcast versus music

I did it! Graduate

W4r2

W7 R3

Graduation badge questions

Taping up ankles

Back to week 6

We must be mad! But Week 7 done ✅ 👍🏻

W9r3 Completed- Thanks to Everyone in This Forum for All Your Help, Guidance and Plain Inspiration!

Finished week 5 day 3!

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