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One more run to go!

I've just finished my 2nd 5k run of week 9, so one more run and I'm done! Have absolutely loved the programme and definitely amazed myself!! Next step 10k!...

I've just finished my 2nd 5k run of week 9, so one more run and I'm done! Have a...

Pip1980

Graduate•5 years ago

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Stretches

What stretches do people do before and after your runs? How do I find the mentor posts with the links to the info? Ta 😊

What stretches do people do before and after your runs? How do I find the mentor...

Glitterjav

Graduate•5 years ago

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Advice on missing a run

Currently i run Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and, although I dont always go to ckub sessuons, Im running the programme with a club, so want to keep on the...

Currently i run Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and, although I dont always go to...

Kez100

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 done

I managed week 5! Never thought I could. My feeling of triumph slightly harshed by somone I know who wrote today that they had decided to start the programme...

I managed week 5! Never thought I could. My feeling of triumph slightly harshed ...

Crossbill

Graduate•5 years ago

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Download certificate?

Hi can anyone point me in direction of download please?

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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Is this normal?

Just completed W2R3 and since the second run of the week my knees are hurting. Never had this problem in W1 at all. I bought myself some super supportive...

Just completed W2R3 and since the second run of the week my knees are hurting. N...

Nelsonsmummy

•5 years ago

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Where did that come from?😊

Wk6R2 completed- with fuel in the tank for a bit more at the end! I normally run in the evening but woke early and felt compelled to get out there- somehow I...

Wk6R2 completed- with fuel in the tank for a bit more at the end! I normally run...

Abcd50

•5 years ago

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W7, R3 complete

So I'm still bunged up but managed to complete my run today. Roll on W8, I'm so excited and it's gone so quick. Enjoy your run today people ✊🏾

So I'm still bunged up but managed to complete my run today. Roll on W8, I'm so ...

GreenGirl89

•5 years ago

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I’m a runner! (apparently!)

Just got back from W6R3 and despite strangely aching thighs beforehand I did it! The last 5 minutes were a bit of a killer but I was determined to do it. Sarah...

Just got back from W6R3 and despite strangely aching thighs beforehand I did it!...

Glitterjav

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week one smashed! Well its done 😍

Just finished W1R3 on my 53rd Birthday sporting my nice new comfy shoes aim to complete a 10k by my next birthday 😱

Just finished W1R3 on my 53rd Birthday sporting my nice new comfy shoes aim to c...

Shellten

•5 years ago

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Week 6 completed

25 min run completed and not too awful at all. This program is really working.

Kasi42

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feeling accomplished

Completed our couch to 5k graduation run today so officially finished couch to 5k. I can't believe it I can run!! So excited and pleased with myself 😀👍🏃‍♀️

Completed our couch to 5k graduation run today so officially finished couch to 5...

Elcee81

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finished week 4

Finished week 4 really enjoyed it running for 5 minutes without stopping, finding it really hard to get going but after a short while time passes quickly, and...

Finished week 4 really enjoyed it running for 5 minutes without stopping, findin...

Neilrunrun

•5 years ago

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Did it !

Loved my first park run Loved it! What a great friendly bunch of people... and so much for not going too fast ... whoops , got a bit carried away and smashed...

Loved my first park run Loved it! What a great friendly bunch of people... and s...

CatMo13

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 completed

Well, that's week 6 done and dusted. I can't say run 3 was easy - I rather think I started off too fast. Because I do run 3 of every week as part of parkrun,...

Well, that's week 6 done and dusted. I can't say run 3 was easy - I rather thin...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9 R2

6 days since my last run, still purple and sweating but another run under my belt. Only 2.9 miles covered this time but just stuck to the 5 minute warm ups...

6 days since my last run, still purple and sweating but another run under my bel...

EPMcM

Graduate•5 years ago

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Roll on summer

Graduated a few months ago signed up for a 10K in July... thought I’d push myself... but struggling now... foot injury (X-ray booked) ... virus... dark...

Graduated a few months ago signed up for a 10K in July... thought I’d push myse...

Moodymoo

•5 years ago

1 Reply

First post in a while! Need advise about stitch! ☹️

Haven’t posted in ages! so I finished My C25K a few months ago. I managed to work my way to 5K in 38 minutes which is my PB and starting going to park runs...

Haven’t posted in ages! so I finished My C25K a few months ago. I managed to wor...

StudentNursee

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6 r2 - first fail - a little disappointed

Longish post this 🙂. Not sure if this is confessional, seeking support, or just cathartic, but here goes. 10 years ago I had 2 years weekly physio on my lower...

Longish post this 🙂. Not sure if this is confessional, seeking support, or just...

Jurgen77

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25k is my running club

Ran my 4th parkrun today happy to represent C25k. Chuffed with my personal best of 34.26 which is over 4 minutes faster than my first parkrun in January. So...

Ran my 4th parkrun today happy to represent C25k. Chuffed with my personal best ...

steviej99

Graduate•5 years ago

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Out of commission this week

I'm sure I mentioned how graceful I am. It amazes me how I have a black belt sometimes lol. I plate dropped on foot. A fairly big plate enough to make a good...

I'm sure I mentioned how graceful I am. It amazes me how I have a black belt som...

ShadowDee

Graduate•5 years ago

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Made it to the café

W8 R2 - the longest 28 mins I can remember! Hard work - but so bloody proud of myself! I’m celebrating with a coffee in perfectly placed caf at end of my...

W8 R2 - the longest 28 mins I can remember! Hard work - but so bloody proud of m...

Stratters

Graduate•5 years ago

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My first 30 minute run

Nearly didn't go out this morning, as I felt so tired and I had a massage yesterday and my back feels bruised today. However I thought about my schedule and...

Nearly didn't go out this morning, as I felt so tired and I had a massage yester...

orcadia

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1 Prom Run

W4R1, best yet, chuffed with pace and distance, not bad for a 60yr old! 4.3K in 32mins 😊

W4R1, best yet, chuffed with pace and distance, not bad for a 60yr old! 4.3K in ...

fromby999

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W6R3 done!

It might have taken me two attempts, but this morning at a lovely little parkrun, I did it! Week 7 here we come!

It might have taken me two attempts, but this morning at a lovely little parkrun...

chana5

•5 years ago

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W9R1: Lessons l learnt today!!!

1. I dont usually 🏃🏾‍♀️ in the morning - l did today epic fail. 2. Misjudged the weather - had to stop and remove layers. 3. Too many people and cars on the...

1. I dont usually 🏃🏾‍♀️ in the morning - l did today epic fail. 2. Misjudged t...

MissLBD

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it! 😀

Week 5 run 3. Can't believe I actually did it. When I first started I never in my wildest dreams thought this would be possible. The plan works. It will be my...

Week 5 run 3. Can't believe I actually did it. When I first started I never in m...

Nanasueby

•5 years ago

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Pace - treadmill vs outdoors

Hi all! For those that run both on the treadmill and outdoors, do you find that your pace is quicker outdoors? I use Map My Run for outdoors and it tells me...

Hi all! For those that run both on the treadmill and outdoors, do you find that ...

Hayz82

Graduate•5 years ago

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Advice for wk 6 run 1

just back from the 20 minute run which was ok. Really chuffed, first 5 mins tough-ish but then got in the flow and seemed to go really smoothly. So, result on...

just back from the 20 minute run which was ok. Really chuffed, first 5 mins toug...

Lidfuzz

•5 years ago

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W7r2 advice needed

Hi just completed W7r2. Really motivated to complete this but going away for a week. Active holiday skiing so won't be running. Should I just pick up and move...

Hi just completed W7r2. Really motivated to complete this but going away for a w...

PJRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

One more run to go!

Stretches

Advice on missing a run

Week 5 done

Download certificate?

Is this normal?

Where did that come from?😊

W7, R3 complete

I’m a runner! (apparently!)

Week one smashed! Well its done 😍

Week 6 completed

Feeling accomplished

Finished week 4

Did it !

Week 6 completed

W9 R2

Roll on summer

First post in a while! Need advise about stitch! ☹️

W6 r2 - first fail - a little disappointed

C25k is my running club

Out of commission this week

Made it to the café

My first 30 minute run

W4R1 Prom Run

W6R3 done!

W9R1: Lessons l learnt today!!!

I did it! 😀

Pace - treadmill vs outdoors

Advice for wk 6 run 1

W7r2 advice needed

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