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Who'd have thought it

Graduation run under my belt and I actually enjoyed it, I even passed a fly tipped mattress without wanting to lie down. A few consolidation runs then a park...

Graduation run under my belt and I actually enjoyed it, I even passed a fly tipp...

micey2

Graduate•5 years ago

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So I Did It

Ok I listened to everyone but I just couldn't help myself. I did my W7, R2 and I think it's the slowest I've ever run but I did it. My head is still pounding...

Ok I listened to everyone but I just couldn't help myself. I did my W7, R2 and I...

GreenGirl89

•5 years ago

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Inching beyond consolidation

I graduated in early January and have been consolidating my runs since. I didn’t have any major interruptions during C25K (apart from a bout of food poisoning...

I graduated in early January and have been consolidating my runs since. I didn’t...

DiscoRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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First run down

So I am not someone who enjoys any form of exercise but I am extremely pleased that (even though I struggled) I completed the first run. I lack in motivation...

So I am not someone who enjoys any form of exercise but I am extremely pleased t...

abihynds

•5 years ago

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Can someone help me please?

Hello everyone!! Unfortunately Tuesday morning at around 3am, I was walking to my friends alone and drunk when I was mugged. My phone was taken emungst other...

Hello everyone!! Unfortunately Tuesday morning at around 3am, I was walking to m...

Chloes23

•5 years ago

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Calf ache

I forgot to write this this week I have noticed ache in my left calf only it's not pain as I say only an ache any advice please

I forgot to write this this week I have noticed ache in my left calf only it's n...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R2 AMAZING

Second run of wk9 and it went just as good as r1 , I can't quite believe how much I struggled with wk 7 and 8 and this week is a massive turnaround, it's all...

Second run of wk9 and it went just as good as r1 , I can't quite believe how muc...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk6r2

All done 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️. No more walk times apart from warm up and cool down. 😊😊🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

All done 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️. No more walk times apart from warm up and cool down. 😊...

Tonkabella

•5 years ago

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Wk3R2

Just completed my second run of Wk3 and the first run I just about managed the first 3 minute stink but today I did it and could have carried on for a bit...

Just completed my second run of Wk3 and the first run I just about managed the f...

Salukigirl

•5 years ago

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1st run without my friend Jo

And it was ok actually...I did some intervals to improve speed and 5.1k so I am happy with that. I did make sure I had some good tunes to keep me company I...

And it was ok actually...I did some intervals to improve speed and 5.1k so I am ...

CRAZYCATME

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 - Transitioning from treadmill to running outdoors

Hi all, I just completed week 6 and feel so excited about the journey ahead. I started C25K running outdoors with my brother in my hometown but when I returned...

Hi all, I just completed week 6 and feel so excited about the journey ahead. I s...

SukinaP129

•5 years ago

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W7R2

Getting there, getting easier, aiming to road run W7R3 on Friday

Edlene

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W1d2

I listened to the advice and slowed down a little and today’s run went much better I still felt the burning in my lower calf but not until the last run and it...

I listened to the advice and slowed down a little and today’s run went much bett...

Samijdkl

•5 years ago

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W3R2 done ...

So I felt a bit off colour this morning BUT I did not let the demons convince me to stay put - so off I went and I feel great - a few niggles in my right...

So I felt a bit off colour this morning BUT I did not let the demons convince me...

welsby1967

Graduate•5 years ago

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Thigh pain after running

I started the couch to 5k two weeks ago. Week one went fine. Week 2 left me with extreme pain down my thighs. Not sure if it was the quads or referred pain...

I started the couch to 5k two weeks ago. Week one went fine. Week 2 left me with...

shantiala

•5 years ago

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W7, R2

So today I should be doing my run but I feel so ill. I'm full of cold, a banging head and I'm so tired. Did a 14 hour day yesterday was working in nursery...

So today I should be doing my run but I feel so ill. I'm full of cold, a banging...

GreenGirl89

•5 years ago

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WK3R1 scared!!!

Starting week 3 tonight, and the thought of running for 3 minutes straight is making me feel nervous and kinda dreading it?! I just can’t imagine running for...

Starting week 3 tonight, and the thought of running for 3 minutes straight is ma...

Pink_Lemonade

•5 years ago

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W7R2 - getting the hang of this !

Legs and back as stiff as a board all day yesterday so tried very hard to convince myself I’d need an extra rest day. When it came to run time I just thought...

Legs and back as stiff as a board all day yesterday so tried very hard to convin...

Makka62a

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R2 done - just the long runs to go ...

Really enjoyed R1 and R2 of W6. Had to force myself out early this morning due to other commitments over the next couple of days. But so glad I did - enjoyed...

Really enjoyed R1 and R2 of W6. Had to force myself out early this morning due t...

Harleysfield

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R2

I did as advised and slowed down for this run and it was much better. I run at 6:00 am and it’s really interesting to see the sky breaking earlier each week....

I did as advised and slowed down for this run and it was much better. I run at 6...

Runners

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 1 run 2

Found this much easier today. Think not running too fast helped! After reading everyones comments I realised that is where I went wrong last time!!! I know I...

Found this much easier today. Think not running too fast helped! After reading e...

Timetochange2019

•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 in the bag!

And back to the towpath soon after the smooth pavements and warmth of Abu Dhabi! A better pace this time using Map my Run and my playlist!

And back to the towpath soon after the smooth pavements and warmth of Abu Dhabi!...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9

Week 9 started yesterday 2 more runs until completion , never could’ve or would’ve done this without the app.

Week 9 started yesterday 2 more runs until completion , never could’ve or would’...

peter75

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Stretches before and after run

Hi friends, I found a wonderful video that describes stretches before and after runs. Hope it helps. To expert runners, I would like to know the exercises in...

Hi friends, I found a wonderful video that describes stretches before and after ...

tevinjosephko

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Forgot

I meant to include this with the post-graduation meditation. Ice free at last, I give you the AlMorr Loop: down from here as far as you can see; hang a right...

I meant to include this with the post-graduation meditation. Ice free at last, I...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

The obligatory graduation post

Well, you all know I did it because I bashed out a quick post this morning, but it’s kind of a done thing to do a meditative post after 9:3 and there just...

Well, you all know I did it because I bashed out a quick post this morning, but ...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

34 Replies

W5

Just about to start W5 and R3 looks really daunting. 1st 2 x runs will be a challenge but based on wks 1 - 4 fairly sure i can do them, albeit at a snails...

Just about to start W5 and R3 looks really daunting. 1st 2 x runs will be a chal...

TheSnail

•5 years ago

29 Replies

W5R2 - Catching up

Busy busy busy, so much to do and never enough time to do it in. Even finding a free half hour for a run is a rare luxury these days. But I do find them and...

Busy busy busy, so much to do and never enough time to do it in. Even finding a ...

Preserved_Moose

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Putting Weight On

Anybody else putting weight on? Almost completed week 3 and have now taken measurements as trying to lose weight following healthy eating but putting on...

Anybody else putting weight on? Almost completed week 3 and have now taken measu...

Shazza_B

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Week 1 complete! ✅

So I’ve managed to complete all 3 runs of week 1 first time round and I’m feeling proud. I definitely found this one the toughest though but maybe that’s...

So I’ve managed to complete all 3 runs of week 1 first time round and I’m feelin...

Hidden

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

Who'd have thought it

So I Did It

Inching beyond consolidation

First run down

Can someone help me please?

Calf ache

W9R2 AMAZING

Wk6r2

Wk3R2

1st run without my friend Jo

Week 7 - Transitioning from treadmill to running outdoors

W7R2

W1d2

W3R2 done ...

Thigh pain after running

W7, R2

WK3R1 scared!!!

W7R2 - getting the hang of this !

W6R2 done - just the long runs to go ...

W7R2

Week 1 run 2

Week 8 Run 2 in the bag!

Week 9

Stretches before and after run

Forgot

The obligatory graduation post

W5

W5R2 - Catching up

Putting Weight On

Week 1 complete! ✅

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