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Hello everyone.... newbie. Wk1r1 done.

Hi all. I'm Roo. Male, 45 yrs, overweight but trying to change. On my 2nd attempt, with the help from my son I've just completed w1r1. I'm so happy! First...

Hi all. I'm Roo. Male, 45 yrs, overweight but trying to change. On my 2nd attemp...

Gusto3

•5 years ago

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New

Hi am new to this but looking forward to meeting people who are in a similar situation.

Hi am new to this but looking forward to meeting people who are in a similar sit...

Hidden

•5 years ago

16 Replies

C25k.

Started wk 3 today. Good run

Jaylana

•5 years ago

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I graduated today!!!

Today was the last run of week 9!!! Decided to do the graduation run at the local park run. Told myself that if I stopped to walk this run wouldn’t count. It...

Today was the last run of week 9!!! Decided to do the graduation run at the loca...

Loopyloo1970

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1 Day2

Hello everyone just finished day 2 it was really hard wondering if anyone has any tips on breathing techniques. Really want to complete this programme this...

Hello everyone just finished day 2 it was really hard wondering if anyone has an...

Zanzibar4

Graduate•5 years ago

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Orange glowing arms! Am I only freak?

Seriously I have googled this and only get posts on red faces! But when I run my arms seem to glow orange! If its lightly raining or there is moisture in the...

Seriously I have googled this and only get posts on red faces! But when I run my...

CrimsonMama

•5 years ago

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Running in the great outdoors.

Been running in the gym since the weather has turned colder but am joining a running group in January and will be running outside. Could anyone advise me on...

Been running in the gym since the weather has turned colder but am joining a run...

1HHi

Graduate•5 years ago

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Haven’t run for a month or so......

Hitting the gym in the morning, if I can manage 5k in under 30 mins I’ll be happy. Starting my training for a 10K in July so need to really get back into the...

Hitting the gym in the morning, if I can manage 5k in under 30 mins I’ll be happ...

Schofield

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation wk2, parkrun no. 2

Woohoo parkrun 2 and a pb haha. 36:17 surprised myself. Ran first 4k and run/walk the final one. Hopefully when I can run the 5k I'll get below 35 mins😊...

Woohoo parkrun 2 and a pb haha. 36:17 surprised myself. Ran first 4k and run/wa...

steviej99

Graduate•5 years ago

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WEEK 7, RUN 1

I'm surprised at how good I'm finding these runs. When I started the programme I was terrified of the thought of doing a full 20 minute run and now I'm doing...

I'm surprised at how good I'm finding these runs. When I started the programme I...

BethanDavies

•5 years ago

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Back pain- should I continue?

Hi. First time posting on here so hoping to get some feedback. I’ve been following this program and I love it- found it hard, but can’t believe how much fitter...

Hi. First time posting on here so hoping to get some feedback. I’ve been followi...

Leorun

•5 years ago

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New Shoes. Nearly New Me

Just about to start week 8....with new shoes. Enjoying (mostly)the schedule. Returning to running after a 10 year break....older, heavier but getting there.

Just about to start week 8....with new shoes. Enjoying (mostly)the schedule. Ret...

rustyredwreck

•5 years ago

1 Reply

🎶 Keep Yourself Alive 🎶 (apologies to Queen and Brian May)

It’s three years ago now since I had a diagnosis of cancer, leading to a mastectomy and a lumpectomy. As horrendous as this all was at the time, it...

It’s three years ago now since I had a diagnosis of cancer, leading to a mastect...

Razouski

•5 years ago

14 Replies

W4r2

First time posting today. I started c25k on 6/12/18. Not run since I was a teenager. Having taken early retirement I want to improve my physical fitness and...

First time posting today. I started c25k on 6/12/18. Not run since I was a teena...

Estepona18

•5 years ago

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DON'T STOP!

"If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit" - Banksy. That's how if felt when running today. I had to remind myself that You can slow down, but never...

"If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit" - Banksy. That's how if felt when...

BirdyRose

•5 years ago

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1st run !

I’ve just completed my first session and managed to do 1.8 miles. (2.8km) on a treadmill.I found the session a challenge as I haven’t run since I was chased...

I’ve just completed my first session and managed to do 1.8 miles. (2.8km) on a ...

joncl

•5 years ago

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Back to it

So, after getting knocked of my bike and injuring myself last year I stopped the program. After getting annoyed at the belly I have forming I've decided to...

So, after getting knocked of my bike and injuring myself last year I stopped the...

AbsentOwl

•5 years ago

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Local groups Somerset

Well I’m truly up & running so was wondering if there were any local runners near me who might like to share the pain😊 I’m based in Somerset between...

Well I’m truly up & running so was wondering if there were any local runners nea...

Harry998

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W8 complete 💪

Well I surprised myself, went to a wedding yesterday and a tad hungover this morning but wanted to stick to plan. Lots of hydrating and extra nap first then...

Well I surprised myself, went to a wedding yesterday and a tad hungover this mor...

Dixie65

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back and on track - W8R3

Hello all, Some of you who have been around a long time may remember me - I was around 2 years ago quite actively when I first tried the C25K programme. I...

Hello all, Some of you who have been around a long time may remember me - I was...

resolution

Graduate•5 years ago

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New to couch to 5k

Hi all just done my first run week 1 run 1. Didn’t realise how unfit I was! Determined to complete it all!

Hi all just done my first run week 1 run 1. Didn’t realise how unfit I was! Dete...

Wudgiemum

•5 years ago

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1st run !

I’ve just completed my first session and managed to do 1.8 miles. (2.8km) on a treadmill.I found the session a challenge as I haven’t run since I was chased...

I’ve just completed my first session and managed to do 1.8 miles. (2.8km) on a t...

joncl

•5 years ago

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WOW...graduated!

I never thought I could do it, but I did! I am so satisfied and proud of myself, but most of all I am grateful to this beautiful community that has allowed me...

I never thought I could do it, but I did! I am so satisfied and proud of myself,...

Nottooold

Graduate•5 years ago

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Need a pep up!

I ran this morning .... and it’s the first time I seriously thought about stopping in the middle... my legs were tired and although I made myself finish I only...

I ran this morning .... and it’s the first time I seriously thought about stoppi...

Dillyseesee

Graduate•5 years ago

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Two Feet Up. One Step Forward.

Well that’s Week 7 Run 1 under the belt. More Benny Hill than Jessica Ennis-Hill but it’s good to be back. Looking forward to January graduation.

Well that’s Week 7 Run 1 under the belt. More Benny Hill than Jessica Ennis-Hi...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W2 R3 done

Was on week 5 when I had to stop 3 months ago so started back on week 2. Found it really easy today so I'm going to do 1 run of Week 3 then go straight onto...

Was on week 5 when I had to stop 3 months ago so started back on week 2. Found i...

Jmax03

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Park run

W7 r3 did my first park run today in Swansea with my daughter we both enjoyed friendly atmosphere good organisation plenty of volunteers the pace makers were...

W7 r3 did my first park run today in Swansea with my daughter we both enjoyed fr...

Homer111

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Week 5 run 3 complete

Oh my god I did it, I actually ran for 20 minutes! I am on cloud 9 right now. I love this app for all the support ☺️🏃🏻‍♀️

Oh my god I did it, I actually ran for 20 minutes! I am on cloud 9 right now. I ...

Kitkat1505

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Wk8r1. 2nd Parkrun

Did my second parkrun today and was absolutely delighted that my son joined me! As I guessed would happen I went off slightly faster than planned but it's so...

Did my second parkrun today and was absolutely delighted that my son joined me! ...

Dave58

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lost my mojo

I haven't ran for almost two weeks. I intended to give my body a break over Christmas as my joints were sore so thought a break would be good. Now i don't...

I haven't ran for almost two weeks. I intended to give my body a break over Chr...

MDaw35

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2018

Hello everyone.... newbie. Wk1r1 done.

New

C25k.

I graduated today!!!

W1 Day2

Orange glowing arms! Am I only freak?

Running in the great outdoors.

Haven’t run for a month or so......

Consolidation wk2, parkrun no. 2

WEEK 7, RUN 1

Back pain- should I continue?

New Shoes. Nearly New Me

🎶 Keep Yourself Alive 🎶 (apologies to Queen and Brian May)

W4r2

DON'T STOP!

1st run !

Back to it

Local groups Somerset

W8 complete 💪

Back and on track - W8R3

New to couch to 5k

1st run !

WOW...graduated!

Need a pep up!

Two Feet Up. One Step Forward.

W2 R3 done

Park run

Week 5 run 3 complete

Wk8r1. 2nd Parkrun

Lost my mojo

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