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W9R3 Graduation

Hi, Finished my last run, feeling great about it. Once I can get 5k under my belt I'm up for some park runs! Anyone doing or done the bridge to 10k?

Hi, Finished my last run, feeling great about it. Once I can get 5k under my bel...

nickhard

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R2

Was very nervous about today’s run. Haven’t run in 6 days for various reasons- kids, weather etc and my knees have been hurting. Have to say thought that this...

Was very nervous about today’s run. Haven’t run in 6 days for various reasons- k...

MegR24

•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 3

I can’t believe how much I am enjoying running now. Just completed my third run for week 3 and I can honestly feel my stamina improve a little by the end of...

I can’t believe how much I am enjoying running now. Just completed my third run ...

Mindful_running

•5 years ago

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Injury advice

Hi everyone, Sorry for what's probably going to be a long message, but I need some advice. I've been running for almost 3 years now, completed my first Half...

Hi everyone, Sorry for what's probably going to be a long message, but I need so...

mand3966

Graduate•5 years ago

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Using the gym

I am just going into Week 3 but have been using the treadmill at the gym due to the icy weather and also because I pay for the gym and thought I would get my...

I am just going into Week 3 but have been using the treadmill at the gym due to ...

Dianewig

•5 years ago

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W5R3 (nearly)

I managed the first couple of runs for W5 reasonably well, but couldn't quite get round this part first try. I managed 15 minutes but then my legs gave out,...

I managed the first couple of runs for W5 reasonably well, but couldn't quite ge...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Slightly disappointed

On W2 R2 and so far I’ve looked forward to the morning run and have been buzzing when I got home. This morning I didn’t feel like it and ran my worst time...

On W2 R2 and so far I’ve looked forward to the morning run and have been buzzing...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Breathing

I’m up to w4R2 today, however I’m still struggling with breathing Trying to take slow deep breaths every three strides or so but still find myself panting a...

I’m up to w4R2 today, however I’m still struggling with breathing Trying to take...

MegR24

•5 years ago

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Can’t wait any longer

Not run for for 8 days due to this damned infection, getting concerned about undo8ng any fitness gains. Been doing some resistance band stuff for leg...

Not run for for 8 days due to this damned infection, getting concerned about und...

snagsboson

Graduate•5 years ago

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What to do ?

I’ve finished wk 2 Yayyyy but haven’t got out to run this week am planning to go tonight and don’t know wether to do a wk2 run3 again or just go straight for...

I’ve finished wk 2 Yayyyy but haven’t got out to run this week am planning to go...

Absol3832

•5 years ago

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Week 5 in the bag!

I did it! Never thought 5 weeks ago I could run 20 mins without stopping although weather conditions on pavements were treacherous so moved to grass verges bit...

I did it! Never thought 5 weeks ago I could run 20 mins without stopping althoug...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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What a difference half an hour makes!

Just back from W4R3. Today I afforded myself a little luxury and started half an hour later than usual, which means that I had a bit of daylight and dared to...

Just back from W4R3. Today I afforded myself a little luxury and started half an...

Gryllotalpa

Graduate•5 years ago

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Starting

Need motivation... Who is starting on Monday? I have not been serious about movement in years. Please be my accountability

Need motivation... Who is starting on Monday? I have not been serious about move...

AdventurousWanderer

•5 years ago

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Knees hurt a little bit

Did wk6R1 today. Knees now hurt a little bit. Haven't knocked them or banged into owt! Doing a RWR 5k Parkrun on Saturday. Any thoughts or comments or...

Did wk6R1 today. Knees now hurt a little bit. Haven't knocked them or banged int...

ReggieBear

•5 years ago

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What To Do When Injured

Soo, almost a week since l bashed my knee on concrete floor while doing dynamic stretching there’s not been much improvement. It hurts when l bend the leg and...

Soo, almost a week since l bashed my knee on concrete floor while doing dynamic ...

mrrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1!!!

I done it!!! Was really unsure I’d be able to do it but I did!! It was harder but just took it steady and focused!! I’m well happy with myself!!! Keep...

I done it!!! Was really unsure I’d be able to do it but I did!! It was harder bu...

Katroxy

•5 years ago

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W4R1

Well that's the first W4 run done. Not as bad as I was expecting. Thanks to those who posted your encouragement. Think I might be enjoying this and really...

Well that's the first W4 run done. Not as bad as I was expecting. Thanks to th...

PJRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2 Complete

Still struggling for motivation to get going in this icy weather, but once up and running I am managing to complete a little easier than W1. W3 looks much...

Still struggling for motivation to get going in this icy weather, but once up an...

CMG1625

•5 years ago

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Ankle pain

Hiya. Just started week 4 and getting pain in my ankles. Shall I just keep running or take extra rest days until they don't ache anymore? I have running shoes...

Hiya. Just started week 4 and getting pain in my ankles. Shall I just keep runni...

Weirdyboaty

•5 years ago

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Graduate

OK so I finished w9w3 but still haven't done 5k 8n 30 mins... Does it count?!

nickhard

Graduate•5 years ago

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A 3 day break after w5r1

Having been very focused and ran every other day since wk 1. I am away for the weekend so will now have 3 days off. Think I will miss it but also curious to...

Having been very focused and ran every other day since wk 1. I am away for the w...

DaneUser

Graduate•5 years ago

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First one out the way

Well after 20 years I managed to motivate myself to start the challenge. 1st one out the way. Can't wait to go again

Well after 20 years I managed to motivate myself to start the challenge. 1st one...

Fms999

•5 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

Even completing the first week feels like a huge accomplishment for us (I feel like I was really eased into week 2 though as I repeated those couple of runs)....

Even completing the first week feels like a huge accomplishment for us (I feel l...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Knocked that wall down

Today I completed wk 5 run 2 I am so pleased with myself, last year when I attempted C25k this was where I hit my wall, I tried about10 times but could never...

Today I completed wk 5 run 2 I am so pleased with myself, last year when I attem...

Kiracookie

•5 years ago

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Checking in on life after C25K

Best thing - I’m still running, having graduated just before Christmas. Lost my regularity with running because of Christmas Stuff rounded off with a bad cold...

Best thing - I’m still running, having graduated just before Christmas. Lost my ...

RevRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 Started!

I REALLY didn’t want to run today, it’s cold, I’m tired, and there was other stuff I wanted to do. But I went for it and I’m glad I did! Definitely noticed a...

I REALLY didn’t want to run today, it’s cold, I’m tired, and there was other st...

Turtle_wins

Graduate•5 years ago

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3:1

Surprisingly enjoyable, the Time flew by. Looking forward to the next one. Certainly does become easier as you go along :) slight ache around the hips but...

Surprisingly enjoyable, the Time flew by. Looking forward to the next one. Certa...

Louise148

Graduate•5 years ago

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Snow & Snot!

Today was the start of my final week on this course. Week 9. Run 1. I've also had an entire week off and was nervous about forgetting how to run or not being...

Today was the start of my final week on this course. Week 9. Run 1. I've also ha...

BirdyRose

•5 years ago

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W3 r1 - wow 😄

Wow, done !, I think that’s the first time I’ve ever run for three minutes 😂, and it wasn’t too bad, feel great now, this app is great, and love all the...

Wow, done !, I think that’s the first time I’ve ever run for three minutes 😂, a...

Jurgen77

Graduate•5 years ago

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Failed W7 R3

Well last week I posted that I hadn’t run for two weeks due to my dad being in the ICU ( I mistakingly put I was on week 8 , but it was week 7) Anyhow this...

Well last week I posted that I hadn’t run for two weeks due to my dad being in t...

Scruffbag134

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

W9R3 Graduation

W4R2

Week 3 run 3

Injury advice

Using the gym

W5R3 (nearly)

Slightly disappointed

Breathing

Can’t wait any longer

What to do ?

Week 5 in the bag!

What a difference half an hour makes!

Starting

Knees hurt a little bit

What To Do When Injured

W4R1!!!

W4R1

W2 Complete

Ankle pain

Graduate

A 3 day break after w5r1

First one out the way

Week 2 Run 1

Knocked that wall down

Checking in on life after C25K

Week 4 Started!

3:1

Snow & Snot!

W3 r1 - wow 😄

Failed W7 R3

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