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Week 8 run 1 tough!

So week 7 runs 1 and 2 were great - feeling stronger. For some reason the same run (run 3) was hard! Today I did week 8 run 1. It really felt tough from the...

So week 7 runs 1 and 2 were great - feeling stronger. For some reason the same r...

StormyMonday

Graduate•5 years ago

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Parkrun

W7R2, did parkrun today and managed to jog for the whole 5k. Never thought I’d do that as a first time runner at 63!

W7R2, did parkrun today and managed to jog for the whole 5k. Never thought I’d ...

Downhilldoris

•5 years ago

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Started Week 6 today....

Feeling good. Just completed w6r1. Never thought I'd get this far & so happy I found the C to 5k app. Runs 2 & 3 look tough but I'm sure I can do it if i...

Feeling good. Just completed w6r1. Never thought I'd get this far & so happy I f...

Juststartedtorun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Parkrun #10 and the wife's 1st parkrun

Well what a fantastic day!😊 The wife decided to join me at parkrun this morning for her 1st ever parkrun. She is on wk6.3 so after walking to the start she...

Well what a fantastic day!😊 The wife decided to join me at parkrun this mornin...

Dave58

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - done!

Soooooo pleased to have completed what I'd built up in my mind as my nemesis run ha! I did have a wobble at 9 minutes in and was convinced I couldn't do it,...

Soooooo pleased to have completed what I'd built up in my mind as my nemesis run...

Shazzom

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to 5K

Hi! I’m onto week 4 of the Couch to 5K programme with the aim of building up to doing the Manchester 10K in May. I’m finding the app really useful and can...

Hi! I’m onto week 4 of the Couch to 5K programme with the aim of building up to ...

MrsN79

•5 years ago

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30th Parkrun and new course PB.

Yahoo! C25k is one of the best things I have ever done. It is truly amazing. It has been a long road with months on the injury couch and trying to get back up...

Yahoo! C25k is one of the best things I have ever done. It is truly amazing. It ...

damienair

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Feeling a lot better today the suns out and I’m not in horrendous pain after the run. I think my body is finally getting used to the motion of running. Thanks...

Feeling a lot better today the suns out and I’m not in horrendous pain after the...

beartony

•5 years ago

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Completed week 1

Did my 3rd run of week one this morning. Didn’t mean to but I must have run a bit faster today as I got further along my route before turning back. The down...

Did my 3rd run of week one this morning. Didn’t mean to but I must have run a bi...

WindsweptRissa

•5 years ago

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Starting again

Back to the start again! I did the whole thing last year and did 2 10k plods.in July and September then stopped. Life, colds, coughs, plus apathy got in the...

Back to the start again! I did the whole thing last year and did 2 10k plods.in...

oldperson47

Graduate•5 years ago

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Does it get any easier?

I love the thought of running and get a boost when I’ve finished. It’s just the actual run that I find difficult 😂🤔 Managed week 7 run 2 today and had to...

I love the thought of running and get a boost when I’ve finished. It’s just the ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Heart rate advice please..

Can anyone give me advice about my heart rate? I am a 62 year old female who has never run before but I have completed C25K and am continuing to run. According...

Can anyone give me advice about my heart rate? I am a 62 year old female who has...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Fractured Part 2

Okay to all my C25K family who know I've broken my toe and can't run for 9 weeks.... I've taken all of your advice and bought myself a gym bike as I don't have...

Okay to all my C25K family who know I've broken my toe and can't run for 9 weeks...

GreenGirl89

•5 years ago

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W8R2?

It is all the fault of Couchpotato2, without their inspiration and others like Her on here I would not have done PR this morning as 🏃2 slightly over the time...

It is all the fault of Couchpotato2, without their inspiration and others like H...

KevinFG

Graduate•5 years ago

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When can I wear crop tops! Lol (beware jelly belly)

I get SO hot running and it's not even summer yet! I was wondering IF and when I can get away with running in a crop top! I was going to ask your lovely...

I get SO hot running and it's not even summer yet! I was wondering IF and when I...

CrimsonMama

•5 years ago

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Legs!!!!

Day 2 completed. Much better than yesterday, but omg my legs are killing! Please tell me it gets better!!!

Day 2 completed. Much better than yesterday, but omg my legs are killing! Please...

joannashaw

•5 years ago

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25mins....😱😱😱

Just heading out very nervous as wk 6 r2 I really struggled with. Legs were like lead weights. Here goes......

Just heading out very nervous as wk 6 r2 I really struggled with. Legs were like...

AliK0871

Graduate•5 years ago

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One run to go before Graduation

So pleased to have done this and running more than I have in years but something really wierd, get to W9 and then on the two runs I’ve done I’ve got blisters...

So pleased to have done this and running more than I have in years but something...

Bilbao_Jus

•5 years ago

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Day 1

Good morning. First day. Feel good that i actually got out there. Day 2 on Monday

Good morning. First day. Feel good that i actually got out there. Day 2 on Monda...

Jwb73

•5 years ago

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Post: C2not quite 5K

I really enjoyed my run last Sunday not listening to any apps anymore. (However the C25K app is great and so supportive) But I awoke Monday morning with...

I really enjoyed my run last Sunday not listening to any apps anymore. (However...

bizteach

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 - Advice also required please

Well hello week 6....run 1 ! 7am up and out in the thick fog which was nice as it made my hair wet and cooled me down and was actually an enjoyable run (they...

Well hello week 6....run 1 ! 7am up and out in the thick fog which was nice as i...

RunRunRun13

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run1w7

Really enjoy this run compared to w6 r3 didn’t struggle, also cheered on by some youngest in the village while running down the high street which was good.

Really enjoy this run compared to w6 r3 didn’t struggle, also cheered on by some...

Hawkins153

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 Run 3

I’m due to take on the 20 minute run today and I’m worried I’ll not be able to do it. I know that the only person I’d let down is myself. Any advice please xxx

I’m due to take on the 20 minute run today and I’m worried I’ll not be able to d...

Cherublizzie

Graduate•5 years ago

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Knee injury so frustrating

So I completed c25k a few weeks ago and managed to pick up a knee injury which I can't seem to shake off I've tried everything so frustrating as I've never...

So I completed c25k a few weeks ago and managed to pick up a knee injury which I...

Tatester

•5 years ago

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W8R1 Ouch that hurt

Well there I was getting really cocky about this running challenge..... having completed W7 with 4 x 25 minute runs and extending them by a couple of mins, it...

Well there I was getting really cocky about this running challenge..... having ...

Aspire24

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduate

When does graduate get added to your name?🙂

Elcee81

Graduate•5 years ago

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Under the duvet

I’ve woken to a wild windy February morning in the Outer Hebrides. Snuggling under quilt and wondering about my plans to embark on Couch to 5k. I figured if I...

I’ve woken to a wild windy February morning in the Outer Hebrides. Snuggling und...

MarybellM

•5 years ago

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Determined

Made the decision yesterday to do C25K to try and get myself back into a fitness routine. I used to love running but 6 years ago I got into a relationship...

Made the decision yesterday to do C25K to try and get myself back into a fitness...

Jools70

•5 years ago

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Just finished week 6..

Never thought I could run for 25 minutes, let alone increase my speed at the 20 minute mark. Ran 3 km including warm-up/cool down walks. Feel so amazing right...

Never thought I could run for 25 minutes, let alone increase my speed at the 20 ...

Catlady2019

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’ve done it again

For the third time since I started here, I’ve injured myself in my sleep. First an ankle, then a foot, and now I’ve pulled a thigh muscle. Still, at least it...

For the third time since I started here, I’ve injured myself in my sleep. First ...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

44 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

Week 8 run 1 tough!

Parkrun

Started Week 6 today....

Parkrun #10 and the wife's 1st parkrun

Week 5 Run 3 - done!

Couch to 5K

30th Parkrun and new course PB.

Week 3 run 1

Completed week 1

Starting again

Does it get any easier?

Heart rate advice please..

Fractured Part 2

W8R2?

When can I wear crop tops! Lol (beware jelly belly)

Legs!!!!

25mins....😱😱😱

One run to go before Graduation

Day 1

Post: C2not quite 5K

Week 6 Run 1 - Advice also required please

Run1w7

Week 5 Run 3

Knee injury so frustrating

W8R1 Ouch that hurt

Graduate

Under the duvet

Determined

Just finished week 6..

I’ve done it again

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