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Week 3

Just completes my 1st run of week 3 and my god it was hard! Didn't expect it to be so difficult and feel really downhearted about it 😔 yes I completed and...

Just completes my 1st run of week 3 and my god it was hard! Didn't expect it to ...

S1h2e

•5 years ago

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Hated it !

Just ran my W3R2 and hated it !! Ran on ice, had to try to keep to main roads as thought it would be safer! Oh no, took all my energy to stay upright! Running...

Just ran my W3R2 and hated it !! Ran on ice, had to try to keep to main roads as...

trishydishy

•5 years ago

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Wk5Run3 again ??

Would it be a problem if I ran this again next run or are the different runs 'designed and calibrated' to achieve your final destiny of the majestic 5K ?? I...

Would it be a problem if I ran this again next run or are the different runs 'de...

ReggieBear

•5 years ago

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Wk5 run 3 fantastic feeling

So chuffed. Just finished wk5Run3 C25k - was it the porridge I had 3 hours prior or the 2 short black coffees or maybe Jo Whiley coaching me!! Maybe it was a...

So chuffed. Just finished wk5Run3 C25k - was it the porridge I had 3 hours prior...

ReggieBear

•5 years ago

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Wk4r1 glad to report!!

Did it! Thanks for all your support the other day. It meant I started this with positivity and pootled my way through. 3k in total distance, loving having...

Did it! Thanks for all your support the other day. It meant I started this with ...

Reluctant_running

•5 years ago

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Another one bites the dust !!

Hi guys ! Well , W4R2 nailed down today !! Nice and steady ,no huffing and puffing involved and not too many twinges either !! There were intermittent patches...

Hi guys ! Well , W4R2 nailed down today !! Nice and steady ,no huffing and puffi...

Fit4life

Graduate•5 years ago

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Probably my least favourite run...

... but I did it! The pavements were icy in places so I had to change from my usual route (which ironically Sarah suggests during week seven). But it really...

... but I did it! The pavements were icy in places so I had to change from my us...

CrimsonMama

•5 years ago

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W1R1 at last!

Hi, I'm the newbie that asked about depression and anxiety motivation recently. I just completed W1R1 and even braved it on the snow! I can say I certainly...

Hi, I'm the newbie that asked about depression and anxiety motivation recently. ...

PrincessMelisande

•5 years ago

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Pleased with what I did in gym today

Still a long why to before running again but I pleased with what I did in the gym today went well even managed a bit of walking on the treadmill back again...

Still a long why to before running again but I pleased with what I did in the gy...

Garden17

•5 years ago

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W5R1

Did my w5r1 yesterday and actually felt good! Could have run further even! Considering w4r1 took me 3attempts, I’m surprised. Not looking forward to w5r3...

Did my w5r1 yesterday and actually felt good! Could have run further even! Consi...

Kayos1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Totally off the wagon, please help!

I was so proud to complete C25K in October, but then only a couple of weeks after I moved to a new area, it was the run up to Christmas.....blah blah blah. And...

I was so proud to complete C25K in October, but then only a couple of weeks afte...

ForeverYoung21

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting back into it after a 4 week holiday?!

Please can I get some advice...I graduated in week 9 - and the very next weekI had an extended holiday in SA for just under month. I decided that I would go...

Please can I get some advice...I graduated in week 9 - and the very next weekI h...

LoveJRs

•5 years ago

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Running surface

I have the option of running on pavements, on a gravel path or on grass (a greensward, so not lawn quality). Is there a preference? Have done only pavements so...

I have the option of running on pavements, on a gravel path or on grass (a green...

YouCanDoItMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Ouch!

I was running today and I must have rolled on my ankle a bit because my ankle hurts!! I am going to Ice it and have a bath to see if that helps 😣

I was running today and I must have rolled on my ankle a bit because my ankle hu...

HannieMay

•5 years ago

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Sore calf

W2R2 completed but bottom of left calf really sore. Would normally do next run on Friday but have friend staying so will leave it until Saturday and see then...

W2R2 completed but bottom of left calf really sore. Would normally do next run o...

timlesvagues

•5 years ago

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Weather

I don’t work wednesdays so thats always the day I start my new week. This morning it was icy and slippy outside, but now the sun Is shining and it’s glorious,...

I don’t work wednesdays so thats always the day I start my new week. This morni...

Lizzie_B

Graduate•5 years ago

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First week

Done my 2nd couch to 5k yesterday and I'm suprised how it made me feel, and that I could do it 😀

Done my 2nd couch to 5k yesterday and I'm suprised how it made me feel, and that...

JoanneV1986

•5 years ago

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Fitness concerns

Hi - I’d really appreciate comments relating. I’m absolutely drenched in sweat at the end of my run - when will this subside? Is it normal? On week 8 &...

Hi - I’d really appreciate comments relating. I’m absolutely drenched in sweat a...

Colinijohnson1

•5 years ago

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Wk3R2 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

Because my route starts by my gym I decided to try an extra 5 min warm up on the rower in the gym. It seemed to make quite a difference to getting into pace....

Because my route starts by my gym I decided to try an extra 5 min warm up on the...

Tonkabella

•5 years ago

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Not running today😭😭

Streets are like an ice rink will have to wait until maybe Friday

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk 2 run1

Was fine looking forward to next one I want to graduate this time so forward and onward on treadmill at gym at moment going outdoors later in year

Was fine looking forward to next one I want to graduate this time so forward and...

Big_maz

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Today's run: Cancelled :-(

So, I woke up this morning to the sound of the alarm clock at 5.25am and, in spite of the weather warning of ice on the roads and footpaths, I donned my...

So, I woke up this morning to the sound of the alarm clock at 5.25am and, in spi...

driver08uk

Graduate•5 years ago

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Stop making excuses!

Tonight is week 2 run 2. Yes it's slow I've probably missed a day or 2 but life took over with kids and uni work. All of my friends are runners here in...

Tonight is week 2 run 2. Yes it's slow I've probably missed a day or 2 but life...

Torirun

•5 years ago

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Sore knee

My knee is really sore after my last run 2 days ago. I'm sure it's muscular not serious damage, but not going to be able to run for a few days, possibly a...

My knee is really sore after my last run 2 days ago. I'm sure it's muscular not ...

emmjsm

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Groin strain? Rest or not? Advice please

Slight niggle in left groin about 2/3rds into my last 2 runs. Not hurting but a slight discomfort. No problem with it after the runs until today. Again it’s...

Slight niggle in left groin about 2/3rds into my last 2 runs. Not hurting but a ...

ForestGrump63

Graduate•5 years ago

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7 down 2 to go

Wk7 completed roll on wk8

Olafsummer

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Too slippery! 😩

Tried to run but nearly went flying this weather will mess my routine up! Any advice? Was raring to go but it’s too icy! Looking like it’s gonna be like this...

Tried to run but nearly went flying this weather will mess my routine up! Any ad...

Iamfree100

•5 years ago

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Keeping warm

Can anyone give me advice for what to wear whilst running in this freezing weather? I’m on week 7 -2

Can anyone give me advice for what to wear whilst running in this freezing weath...

Star-shine

Graduate•5 years ago

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Completing week 4

Started just before new year and just completed week 4 this morning I feel absolutely amazing and could have run for longer this morning. I’ve signed up for a...

Started just before new year and just completed week 4 this morning I feel absol...

Tess1979

•5 years ago

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W4, R2 Winter Wonderland

Well today is my W4, R2 and outside is covered in snow and ice..... Do I run or do I not..... I RUN Lmao! Who am I and where has the old me gone 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂...

Well today is my W4, R2 and outside is covered in snow and ice..... Do I run or ...

GreenGirl89

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Week 3

Hated it !

Wk5Run3 again ??

Wk5 run 3 fantastic feeling

Wk4r1 glad to report!!

Another one bites the dust !!

Probably my least favourite run...

W1R1 at last!

Pleased with what I did in gym today

W5R1

Totally off the wagon, please help!

Getting back into it after a 4 week holiday?!

Running surface

Ouch!

Sore calf

Weather

First week

Fitness concerns

Wk3R2 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

Not running today😭😭

Wk 2 run1

Today's run: Cancelled :-(

Stop making excuses!

Sore knee

Groin strain? Rest or not? Advice please

7 down 2 to go

Too slippery! 😩

Keeping warm

Completing week 4

W4, R2 Winter Wonderland

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