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W2 R1

So I’m on week 2 now, I’ve taken advice onboard and I’m running slow slow slow. And yes I’ve been to the run shop for gait analysis and new shoes. But now I’m...

So I’m on week 2 now, I’ve taken advice onboard and I’m running slow slow slow. ...

beartony

•5 years ago

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W4R2

I tried out a new route and it was a bit further than I had anticipated. After Jo Wiley had finished encouraging me, I still had over half a mile to get back...

I tried out a new route and it was a bit further than I had anticipated. After J...

Cupoftea5k

Graduate•5 years ago

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Short distance runaround

My wife and I just completed week 5 run 3 with Michael Johnson as our 'coach'. After 5 minutes of running Michael told us that we were half way through today's...

My wife and I just completed week 5 run 3 with Michael Johnson as our 'coach'. A...

ch77as

Graduate•5 years ago

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Blister advice

I am due to run w9r3 on Sunday. I have been suffering with the vomiting virus this week and am only just back to eating normally so went for a walk today to...

I am due to run w9r3 on Sunday. I have been suffering with the vomiting virus th...

Knitruntalk

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3 - a bit surprised

Just did the run and I didn’t like it ! After the last run I thought I was getting the hang of it but I guess I got overconfident. I started out and even the...

Just did the run and I didn’t like it ! After the last run I thought I was getti...

Makka62a

Graduate•5 years ago

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A third of the way!

Can’t quite believe I’m a third of the way through the programme already! It was definitely easier today than Run 2 of this week, though I’m getting a bit fed...

Can’t quite believe I’m a third of the way through the programme already! It was...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Treadmill

Thinking of buying a treadmill... what do people recommend ?

Jazio

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Week three has taught me...

...that no matter how impossible running for three continuous minutes with a physical disability sounded at the beginning, it was completely possible. Not only...

...that no matter how impossible running for three continuous minutes with a phy...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Wk7 R2 yay :-)

I had to stop this run on Wednesday after 18 mins... I was gutted..... repeated it today and it went so well :-) then I was out with friends doing a 14 mile...

I had to stop this run on Wednesday after 18 mins... I was gutted..... repeated ...

Jazio

Graduate•5 years ago

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Clothing recommendations, please

I'm beginning to seriously enjoy this running lark and to think it might just change my life. I feel so much younger and more energetic that I just can't...

I'm beginning to seriously enjoy this running lark and to think it might just ch...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

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63

I’m 63 and I have been running on and off for many a year, I’ve just started again this week just done run 2 week 1 pleased with myself

I’m 63 and I have been running on and off for many a year, I’ve just started aga...

Roadrunner56

•5 years ago

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W7R1 non-stop

I had a bit of a wobble on Week 6 run 3 and stopped briefly at 20 minutes, then carried on for the last 4.5 minutes. Several people advised re-doing the run,...

I had a bit of a wobble on Week 6 run 3 and stopped briefly at 20 minutes, then ...

Kalessin

Graduate•5 years ago

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Happy running in the sun! ☀️

Today I did not want to go out for a run. I had a horrendous run on Monday night every bit from start to finish was just difficult. So I gave myself an extra...

Today I did not want to go out for a run. I had a horrendous run on Monday night...

Abby2

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3 for the second time !!!!

Today is so beautiful so i ran along the river . 3.12 miles in 41 mins , . Much better run today . This is the second time as igraduated last year but...

Today is so beautiful so i ran along the river . 3.12 miles in 41 mins , . Much ...

51firstrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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I have never been called a "runner" before!

Who'd have ever thought it...me!

Rufus92

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Did it !

My final run today 🎉🎯 I found it hard as ground was a bit muddy but Sanjeev kept me going with his dulcet tones. So delighted. As a treat I ran by the canal...

My final run today 🎉🎯 I found it hard as ground was a bit muddy but Sanjeev ke...

couchwheelie

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it!

Graduated!! Can’t believe it (a 65 year old with arthritic knees)

Plumscotska

Graduate•5 years ago

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Out in the sunshine!

Into week 7 I go :). Taking a little while to find a rhythm at the start of runs. But I suppose that’s something that will improve with practice. Got myself...

Into week 7 I go :). Taking a little while to find a rhythm at the start of runs...

RunnerWhale

Graduate•5 years ago

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2 more runs to go

Absolutely loved this morning, was so nice to run in the sunshine ☀️ and Floki likes her new harness 😍

Absolutely loved this morning, was so nice to run in the sunshine ☀️ and Floki l...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W9R3 FINISHED

I did it I actually did it can't believe I'm running for 30 minutes non stop it's unbelievable. It took me 17 weeks as I had to repeat wk7 and wk8 a few times...

I did it I actually did it can't believe I'm running for 30 minutes non stop it'...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R3 outside with trainers for first time

Wowsers Wowsers Wowsers I went outside with trainers on for the first time since starting C25K no more Zola Budd barefoot in the lounge for me - yes it was...

Wowsers Wowsers Wowsers I went outside with trainers on for the first time since...

welsby1967

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back to it, in new shoes

After nearly a full week’s rest I was itching to run this morning, especially as I was now allowed to wear my new running shoes 😍 Took it steady and ran a...

After nearly a full week’s rest I was itching to run this morning, especially as...

molly1973

Graduate•5 years ago

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Beginner at 60

I have just completed W2 I am very proud of myself. I am 60 this year and always hated running. Have been quite fit most of my life gyms/ aerobics etc. But...

I have just completed W2 I am very proud of myself. I am 60 this year and always...

KazzyJ88

•5 years ago

2 Replies

I was dreading this . .

I’m autistic, which in my case means I’m great at compartmentalising - separating aspects of life so they don’t interfere with each other. This is often a...

I’m autistic, which in my case means I’m great at compartmentalising - separatin...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

43 Replies

Wk6r3. Officially a Runner

Was very reluctant to go out this morning just didn’t feel up to it. Possibly cause yesterday we went to the Forest of Dean and did a 7 k walk through the...

Was very reluctant to go out this morning just didn’t feel up to it. Possibly ca...

Tonkabella

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Skiing holiday after week 5

I completed week 5 run 2 yesterday after never really running ever in my life. I'm 46 and usually do 5to10k steps a day walking so I'm not a couch potato but i...

I completed week 5 run 2 yesterday after never really running ever in my life. I...

KROJ

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W6R1 Found this harder than W5R3

Think I went out this morning with a cocky attitude thinking that today's run would be a doodle after W5's 20 min run. It wasn't! I felt every bit of the 5, 8...

Think I went out this morning with a cocky attitude thinking that today's run wo...

geb6o8

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Week 7 Run 2 Done!

Feeling good. Just run for 25 minutes on a beautiful frosty sunny morning :)

Skippi

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3 - I've only gone and done it!

Feeling great, having approached this week with a certain amount of trepidation. However, reading the posts on here really helped me to believe that I COULD do...

Feeling great, having approached this week with a certain amount of trepidation....

seashells13

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

When do you run?

I see many people tend to run in the mornings, but for me I run in the evenings after work and on the weekends around midday. I don't think I could ever be an...

I see many people tend to run in the mornings, but for me I run in the evenings ...

sofiaO

Graduate•5 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

W2 R1

W4R2

Short distance runaround

Blister advice

W7R3 - a bit surprised

A third of the way!

Treadmill

Week three has taught me...

Wk7 R2 yay :-)

Clothing recommendations, please

63

W7R1 non-stop

Happy running in the sun! ☀️

W9R3 for the second time !!!!

I have never been called a "runner" before!

Did it !

I did it!

Out in the sunshine!

2 more runs to go

W9R3 FINISHED

W3R3 outside with trainers for first time

Back to it, in new shoes

Beginner at 60

I was dreading this . .

Wk6r3. Officially a Runner

Skiing holiday after week 5

W6R1 Found this harder than W5R3

Week 7 Run 2 Done!

W5R3 - I've only gone and done it!

When do you run?

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