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Week2 here I come

Was meant to run last night but was doing Christmas tree with family. Nice distraction. Worked out well as went this morning as the sun was coming up....

Was meant to run last night but was doing Christmas tree with family. Nice distr...

Lucky8

•6 years ago

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W14R1 - Polish village

I did it :) 30 minutes, 4k, after a weekend and morning of massive overeating. I felt heavy, I had cramps, but I did it. Despite being followed by and barked...

I did it :) 30 minutes, 4k, after a weekend and morning of massive overeating. I...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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4week knee recovery - slowly does it

It’s 4 weeks since I had to stop the programme due to kna&@£)(d knees... at the end of week 2. Two physio visits and 4 weeks of knee strengthening exercises...

It’s 4 weeks since I had to stop the programme due to kna&@£)(d knees... at the ...

Hoopoe

•6 years ago

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Week 9, run 3 done - who'd have thought it?!

Really pleased to have got this far, suspect will continue with "Week 9" runs for a while & hope to have a go at a park run (if I can get over running in...

Really pleased to have got this far, suspect will continue with "Week 9" runs fo...

Hokitika

Graduate•6 years ago

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Milestone (literally!)

Still going, did week 7 run 1 again this morning, which was the last run I completed before surgery. Feeling good about my progress at the moment, particularly...

Still going, did week 7 run 1 again this morning, which was the last run I compl...

musicalpolarbear

Graduate•6 years ago

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Set back to week 7....

So I’ve come down with a really bad cold and just about to start week 7. Bit gutted because I was in the flow and was surprising myself every time I ran.... so...

So I’ve come down with a really bad cold and just about to start week 7. Bit gut...

CarolineHales

•6 years ago

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Week 8 done!

Completed my 28 minute runs on last Wednesday, Friday and Monday! I decided to try to push the pace just a little bit more to see if I could make it 4km. Ended...

Completed my 28 minute runs on last Wednesday, Friday and Monday! I decided to t...

iemo

•6 years ago

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W7R2 - still slow, but faster recovery time

Although my 'running' (if you can call it that!) speed is still slow, I have noticed that my walking pace is faster, and my recovery time is better. The hill...

Although my 'running' (if you can call it that!) speed is still slow, I have not...

Amerynthe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Goodbye week 6! Am I a...runner...?!

According to Sarah Millican I am 🤯 Not going to say that W6R3 was easy (I think I'm in the minority as I found the first 2 easier than expected), but I did...

According to Sarah Millican I am 🤯 Not going to say that W6R3 was easy (I thin...

staceypek

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2

Randomised the route again and started off faster for no obvious reason. I thought ‘You’ll have to slow down soon’ I probably did a bit, but completed the run...

Randomised the route again and started off faster for no obvious reason. I thou...

RevRunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Beyond C25K Run 1

I completed Week 9 on Friday last week and have decided to keep running three times a week to get up to 5K in 30 minutes. On Friday I ran 2.46 miles and today...

I completed Week 9 on Friday last week and have decided to keep running three ti...

BlueCal52

Graduate•6 years ago

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Difficult run w7r3

I have had a fabulous C25K journey so far.... but I really struggled this evening.... my legs felt heavy and the front and back were painful. I went the same...

I have had a fabulous C25K journey so far.... but I really struggled this evenin...

Dillyseesee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slightly daft question

I've just done w6r1 and am wondering what makes it harder than w5r3. To a newbie like me it seems that one long 20 min run should be more difficult than three...

I've just done w6r1 and am wondering what makes it harder than w5r3. To a newbie...

Tigger54

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 done

Finished Week 3! Looking back to the first time I started and couldn't complete the first session I'm really chuffed. I gave up after that first failed attempt...

Finished Week 3! Looking back to the first time I started and couldn't complete ...

GuybrushThreepwood

Graduate•6 years ago

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5K and Beyond!!

So after doing couch to 5k (started Aug) and completing my first park run at the beginning of November, I have just ran 4 miles (6.4k) for the 2nd time! Whop,...

So after doing couch to 5k (started Aug) and completing my first park run at the...

Honeybee99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Very couch I was

Decided to make an effort so glad I did. Worked all day then sat on couch all evening . Also doing shifts for 32 years didn't help...changed jobs changed life...

Decided to make an effort so glad I did. Worked all day then sat on couch all ev...

spro46

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1, day 2

Week 1, day 2 complete. Is it normal for day 2 to feel tougher than day 1 or am I just being a wus?

Week 1, day 2 complete. Is it normal for day 2 to feel tougher than day 1 or am ...

nffcgriff

•6 years ago

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YYYEEEEESSSS

Week 5 Run 3 done ✅ I am chuffed 😊😊😊

Zaza0309

Graduate•6 years ago

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A little further..

I ran 6.5km today. I graduated in November and I have been doing a short, fast 3k and a slightly longer, slower run along with a weekly parkrun (current PB...

I ran 6.5km today. I graduated in November and I have been doing a short, fast 3...

embobs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running again !

I'm so glad to be back ! Three weeks to the day after I sprained my ankle, I'm running again ! I went for the "little" 20 minutes lap and everything was fine....

I'm so glad to be back ! Three weeks to the day after I sprained my ankle, I'm r...

HillsEverywhere

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run 1 week 2

Week 2 run 1 with a sprin finish chuffed.:. Spotify Wigan pier is the motivation music everyone neesa

Week 2 run 1 with a sprin finish chuffed.:. Spotify Wigan pier is the motivation...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W8R1

Almost gazelle like!! 😂. First run of the week I do enjoy my Monday ones more for some reason. Got In and the other half said your not even out of breath!!...

Almost gazelle like!! 😂. First run of the week I do enjoy my Monday ones more f...

Gordon173

•6 years ago

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week 4

now on week 4 and I can feel the benefits of the last few weeks....

spro46

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

November bling! And keeping on keeping on through December 🥈🏃‍♀️

November Race at your pace medal arrived this morning 🎉🙌😀 Cheered me up no end after a really hard run this weekend resulting in the first time I’ve ever...

November Race at your pace medal arrived this morning 🎉🙌😀 Cheered me up no e...

Lapsedyogi

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2 .... not quite there

About 1.5 mins short on the 2nd 10mins. My own fault, only took 1 day rest when I know the knee needs 2 🤦‍♀️ ah well, still motivated and will give it another...

About 1.5 mins short on the 2nd 10mins. My own fault, only took 1 day rest when ...

Dixie65

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8, round 1 nearly beat me

Holy crap that was tough! I was feeling a bit run down before starting, but felt I had to push myself. Took a new route which was a bit less flat than I’m used...

Holy crap that was tough! I was feeling a bit run down before starting, but felt...

Tomgstew

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 run 2

SO ive been quietly pkugging away and back up to where I was before my wedding. I'm really happy with my progress. I am not the biggest fan of cardio but I am...

SO ive been quietly pkugging away and back up to where I was before my wedding. ...

Grumpypumpkin

•6 years ago

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Tracking my runs

I have been trying to figure out how far I've run by manually measuring it with the website: https://onthegomap.com/#/create which gave me a good enough idea...

I have been trying to figure out how far I've run by manually measuring it with ...

Achy4days

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9

So I'm starting week 9 this week my graduation run will be Saturday. I am gonna bite the bullet and finish the programme with a 5km Park run. This programme...

So I'm starting week 9 this week my graduation run will be Saturday. I am gonna ...

Andyd8vis

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first run!

Hey runners!!! I've just completed my first ever run. My partner Doozer McDooze has just completed this app and I've watched and supported him every step of...

Hey runners!!! I've just completed my first ever run. My partner Doozer McDooz...

BirdyRose

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2018

Week2 here I come

W14R1 - Polish village

4week knee recovery - slowly does it

Week 9, run 3 done - who'd have thought it?!

Milestone (literally!)

Set back to week 7....

Week 8 done!

W7R2 - still slow, but faster recovery time

Goodbye week 6! Am I a...runner...?!

W8R2

Beyond C25K Run 1

Difficult run w7r3

Slightly daft question

Week 3 done

5K and Beyond!!

Very couch I was

Week 1, day 2

YYYEEEEESSSS

A little further..

Running again !

Run 1 week 2

W8R1

week 4

November bling! And keeping on keeping on through December 🥈🏃‍♀️

W6R2 .... not quite there

Week 8, round 1 nearly beat me

Week 3 run 2

Tracking my runs

Week 9

My first run!

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