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Week 1 run 1 - 3rd time lucky!

So, 2 years ago I successfully completed C25k (hence I am a graduate), but then injured my left knee. Turns out I have some damage to the meniscus along with...

So, 2 years ago I successfully completed C25k (hence I am a graduate), but then ...

CookieM

Graduate•5 years ago

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Starting Out

Hi - I am 50 year old chap starting tomorrow couch to 5K any best practices to consider? I haven’t run before.

Hi - I am 50 year old chap starting tomorrow couch to 5K any best practices to c...

brickards

•5 years ago

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Week 7 to week 6

So week 7 took me a month for various reasons and today I did 12 8 and 5 min sections , and really struggled so decided to go back to week 6. Has anyone else...

So week 7 took me a month for various reasons and today I did 12 8 and 5 min sec...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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w2r2

That one was hard. I have a few injuries from having to bail from a motorbike thanks to a drunk driver (the bikes fine thank god) seriously bruised thigh and...

That one was hard. I have a few injuries from having to bail from a motorbike th...

Captainlokii

•5 years ago

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Finally week 9!

So we did the last run of week 8 yesterday, and I don’t know about anyone els but the first 5 minutes are the worse for me I just put my head down and try and...

So we did the last run of week 8 yesterday, and I don’t know about anyone els bu...

Pinky82

Graduate•5 years ago

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New Years Eve Eve 5km

Back in the game. Screw you treadmill. Nothing like a drizzly morning running taking in the beautiful countryside views. A leisurely 5km but it’s not a race....

Back in the game. Screw you treadmill. Nothing like a drizzly morning running ta...

chrisc25k

Graduate•5 years ago

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Shoes for funny feet :)

Hi all! I’m only on run two but already finding that I land on the side of my foot and it’s causing the outside (so small toe side) to ache when I’m running; I...

Hi all! I’m only on run two but already finding that I land on the side of my fo...

Pippy_T

Graduate•5 years ago

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Still working on week 9

Hi Guys, It’s been a few weeks due to leg strain followed by a chesty/flu illness. I am now back at it! Tonight I run for 30 minutes with walk breaks, overall...

Hi Guys, It’s been a few weeks due to leg strain followed by a chesty/flu illnes...

Ready440

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Morning run

So this morning I embarked on week 3 day 2 with a friend and managed to continue running/walking for 4.9 miles in 1 hour. Glad I went with a friend who has...

So this morning I embarked on week 3 day 2 with a friend and managed to continue...

Motiv8me1978

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3 in the bag!

I'm so happy that I managed to graduate before the New Year! Last year I was close but had an arthritis flare that meant it took 4 months to complete & then,...

I'm so happy that I managed to graduate before the New Year! Last year I was clo...

Fit2Sing

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lovely people

Thanks guys for all your support, it means a lot to know there are nice people out there 😊👍

Thanks guys for all your support, it means a lot to know there are nice people o...

Bocky

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Start of something good

Hi all, I’ve been on a downward slide for 6 years from 14st and half marathons to 17 1/2 st and walking to the bus stop. I live on the seafront in Brighton so...

Hi all, I’ve been on a downward slide for 6 years from 14st and half marathons t...

seafrontbloke

•5 years ago

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You can do it

All 125 kg of me just graduated the couch to 5k app with surprisingly respectable distance covered per 30 min run. If I can do it. So can you. Hang on in...

All 125 kg of me just graduated the couch to 5k app with surprisingly respectabl...

Rhedeg

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wanna get fit

I did the c25k about 6 years ago. Actually enjoyed running for first time ever. Did the full program but just dwindled a few months later. 3 year old daughter...

I did the c25k about 6 years ago. Actually enjoyed running for first time ever. ...

Kasi42

Graduate•5 years ago

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Nervous newbie!

Hi all! I used to run frequently but work/family/age have all got in the way bringing me to this point where I am overweight and miserable so I need to...

Hi all! I used to run frequently but work/family/age have all got in the way br...

Scenglish64a

•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 1..... injury!!!

I finally reached week 9 run 1 this morning. My first post Christmas run. It was hard!! In last minute as per the app, I tried a sprint. After about 30 seconds...

I finally reached week 9 run 1 this morning. My first post Christmas run. It was...

CarolineHales

•5 years ago

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First run

Just done my first run, need to tone up ready for cuba end of March. Never run in all my life and got to say I enjoyed it

Just done my first run, need to tone up ready for cuba end of March. Never run i...

Jenks4

•5 years ago

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W1r1 surprise

Well today was the day that I thought would never happen. As many of you will know I completed c25k last April and have continued to run or try and run at...

Well today was the day that I thought would never happen. As many of you will kn...

Notsobigdoug

•5 years ago

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On it!

So am about to embark on my first run in ages...4 stone to lose and a life to regain for me! Who’s with me?! It’s going to be tough but it will be worth it!!

So am about to embark on my first run in ages...4 stone to lose and a life to re...

Pebbles0508

•5 years ago

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W7R3 completed by sheer will power

Having struggled with a cold and the excesses and exhaustion that is a family Christmas, I managed to finally get on and complete W7. A week between W6R3...

Having struggled with a cold and the excesses and exhaustion that is a family Ch...

Iamnotarunner

•5 years ago

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W5R3 My story.....

After a night of intermittent sleep due to indigestion, my early morning run didn't happen. Overnight stomach aches got worse and I stayed in bed most of the...

After a night of intermittent sleep due to indigestion, my early morning run did...

StatusBaby

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk8 R3

Normally I run at night but yesterday went for my last run in wk8 in the afternoon. For some reason this run has been the hardest for me, I struggled but kept...

Normally I run at night but yesterday went for my last run in wk8 in the afterno...

Gillian1970

•5 years ago

1 Reply

It's been a while

over the last two months, I'd completely lost my running mojo due to a combination of the dark rainy nights and work being so blinking hectic that all I had...

over the last two months, I'd completely lost my running mojo due to a combinati...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•5 years ago

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Absolute Beginner

I'm here because I want to get some fitness back in my life and am inspired by so many people around me running and/or going to the gym. I've heard about...

I'm here because I want to get some fitness back in my life and am inspired by s...

Colourmegray58

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Want to be a 🏃🏻‍♀️ in 2019

Currently got a chest infection but still remaining positive about starting this program in early Jan!

Currently got a chest infection but still remaining positive about starting this...

coletteS

•5 years ago

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how should I get back on track

hello lovely people, hope you've all had a good xmas. i completed week 8 run 3 two weeks ago, but had a rest because my ankle was giving me grief (i posted a...

hello lovely people, hope you've all had a good xmas. i completed week 8 run 3 t...

aussiechick72

•5 years ago

4 Replies

That was a surprise!

W7R3 just finished....or rather finished it...just! It's the inexplicably hard runs that make the good runs great. No idea why today was hard....but i think...

W7R3 just finished....or rather finished it...just! It's the inexplicably hard r...

rustyredwreck

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Encouraging

Second run and felt much better than the first. Feeling motivated for the first time in years 😊

Second run and felt much better than the first. Feeling motivated for the first ...

micool

•5 years ago

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W7 R1 done

And that is about the most positive thing I can say about it. Somehow my brain and legs were just not connecting this morning. As I keep telling myself there...

And that is about the most positive thing I can say about it. Somehow my brain a...

emma_lynne

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4!

I am about to start week 4 run 1 tomorrow and I have stuck to the plan exactly so far. However I am older 43 and 4 stone overweight. This worries me and...

I am about to start week 4 run 1 tomorrow and I have stuck to the plan exactly s...

Janechic

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2018

Week 1 run 1 - 3rd time lucky!

Starting Out

Week 7 to week 6

w2r2

Finally week 9!

New Years Eve Eve 5km

Shoes for funny feet :)

Still working on week 9

Morning run

W9R3 in the bag!

Lovely people

Start of something good

You can do it

Wanna get fit

Nervous newbie!

Week 9 run 1..... injury!!!

First run

W1r1 surprise

On it!

W7R3 completed by sheer will power

W5R3 My story.....

Wk8 R3

It's been a while

Absolute Beginner

Want to be a 🏃🏻‍♀️ in 2019

how should I get back on track

That was a surprise!

Encouraging

W7 R1 done

Week 4!

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