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Thank you Sarah and C25K!

As a new arrival in Australia (with my partner), I missed friends and family and did not have a job, also felt old (54) and unfit. C25C and Sarah M kept me...

As a new arrival in Australia (with my partner), I missed friends and family an...

Wattlebird

•5 years ago

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Week 3 completed

Well I’m over the moon completing week 3 it took me 2 weeks to complete this week as my knee started aching so I have to break for few days. Still in pain. Any...

Well I’m over the moon completing week 3 it took me 2 weeks to complete this wee...

NurseDel

•5 years ago

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New here

I new here just finish my 5r and I feel so proud and was a great achievement for me. Firts of all just wanted to have a go now I am thinking about doing a 5k...

I new here just finish my 5r and I feel so proud and was a great achievement for...

Hawkins153

•5 years ago

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My very first post - EEK!! So I’ve joined back to couch to 5k. I did this last year - I lost 4 stone, I only managed 5 weeks in, however on my 30th birthday I...

My very first post - EEK!! So I’ve joined back to couch to 5k. I did this last y...

MissKylie

•5 years ago

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Where to run?

Any advice for running on incline / on the beach? Or should I avoid them for C25K?

Any advice for running on incline / on the beach? Or should I avoid them for C25...

GapYearGirl_1

•5 years ago

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Getting stronger!

Hiya! After a few difficult years, dealing with various physical and mental conditions - I am looking to get stronger and I hope running will help! 

Hiya! After a few difficult years, dealing with various physical and mental cond...

GapYearGirl_1

•5 years ago

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Week 4

I did w4d1 today (on the treadmill- it's scary dark where I live) and I managed the first 3 runs but the last 5min one, I got to 2 mins in and the had to walk...

I did w4d1 today (on the treadmill- it's scary dark where I live) and I managed ...

Trinity_enigma

•5 years ago

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Not complaining...but.....

Sorry to all that may have read my previous posts , I’m on W6 R3 tomorrow 👍 fab for me , I’ve always been unfit . However, I’m disappointed that there’s no...

Sorry to all that may have read my previous posts , I’m on W6 R3 tomorrow 👍 fab...

Darcyduck

•5 years ago

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W5R2

Did this run tonight and now can’t wait for Sunday to do R3. Really mean this when I say this forum has been a great help. I don’t write much but just love...

Did this run tonight and now can’t wait for Sunday to do R3. Really mean this wh...

MaddyNed

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back from a short break

Just been away for 4 nights, worried about picking up where I left off but really chuffed to have completed it with not too much puffing and panting! Week 6...

Just been away for 4 nights, worried about picking up where I left off but reall...

Modchick

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 complete woop woop

Completed week 2 tonight... bring on week 3.... just need to stop eating rubbish now... kind of cancels it out 🤣😂🤣

Completed week 2 tonight... bring on week 3.... just need to stop eating rubbish...

Fitgirltobe

•5 years ago

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Back in the saddle

After a tricky week I am so glad I went out and did Week 6 Run 2 tonight. So many excuses came to mind before going (to be fair the heavens opened just before...

After a tricky week I am so glad I went out and did Week 6 Run 2 tonight. So man...

Blamm0

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week Two done and dusted

It's taken a little longer than I intended but week two is finally over. Finally out of my jeans and trainers that are falling apart so I'm starting to look a...

It's taken a little longer than I intended but week two is finally over. Finally...

Bike_and_Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3 Done

Can’t quite believe I did it .... but I did ! I ran for 20 minutes tonight!!! Had to say I was really apprehensive all week and it played on my mind at work....

Can’t quite believe I did it .... but I did ! I ran for 20 minutes tonight!!! Ha...

trishydishy

•5 years ago

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Where do I go back to?

Ok so I abandoned W6R1 due to a sore hip. I haven’t run since 27 Jan but thanks to the great advice I got here - I have had a gait analysis and got ‘proper’...

Ok so I abandoned W6R1 due to a sore hip. I haven’t run since 27 Jan but thanks ...

Haranna

•5 years ago

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One more run

I did run 2 of week 9 today and even went past the 30 mins slightly 👍 Not sure if anybody else has tried this but I downloaded from Spotify some military...

I did run 2 of week 9 today and even went past the 30 mins slightly 👍 Not sure ...

Leglesssparrow

Graduate•5 years ago

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No run big sad 😪

So I’ve had a bit of a blip with weather and a sore ankle but I am in N Devon this weekend and I was so looking forward to doing my final W4 run on the Tarka...

So I’ve had a bit of a blip with weather and a sore ankle but I am in N Devon th...

Ladyvickster

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6: Done ✅

One 25 minute run, done 🙌🏼 happy weekend to me and happy weekend to you all!

Lilgwood

•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3 Abu Dhabi

In 19°C in Abu Dhabi for a week of winter sun! First day up and energised from a solid sleep and off I went along smooth camber free pavements listening to...

In 19°C in Abu Dhabi for a week of winter sun! First day up and energised from a...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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week 6

Gardenraucous

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R2 oh dear

Just attempted W5R2 and gutted 😔 Just 2 mins into 2nd 8 min run and my legs were so heavy I gave up. Can't slow down much on pace otherwise I will be walking....

Just attempted W5R2 and gutted 😔 Just 2 mins into 2nd 8 min run and my legs wer...

Viv49

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 aftermath

Has anyone experienced aches and pains after the first run? My body is so sore right now and I’m wondering if it’s normal.

Has anyone experienced aches and pains after the first run? My body is so sore r...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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At last

At last 2 appointment next week first to see about the ankle the day after a guide injection using a scan let hope this helps not run now for 18 weeks just...

At last 2 appointment next week first to see about the ankle the day after a gui...

Garden17

•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 done 😁😁😁

I know I said this about run 2, but managed the 2 8mins runs, hurt but I managed, run 3, 20 mins?!?!?!!? R they trying to kill me!?!?!? Tips please? Thanks!

I know I said this about run 2, but managed the 2 8mins runs, hurt but I managed...

S1h2e

•5 years ago

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Week 5 done

I can’t believe I’ve managed to run 20 mins non-stop - think this is the first time ever in my 45 years!!! I’m so pleased with myself and for the first time I...

I can’t believe I’ve managed to run 20 mins non-stop - think this is the first t...

Harleysfield

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R3 done! 😁😁😁

Note to self: remember to turn phone ringer off before setting off! Managed to actually walk briskly on all the walking bits for the first time today. Doing...

Note to self: remember to turn phone ringer off before setting off! Managed to...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wind assisted

W8R3 ran this one at my fastest time per mile ...but the wind did help .Wow is it blustery . Feeling very refreshed and chuffed . 🤣

W8R3 ran this one at my fastest time per mile ...but the wind did help .Wow is i...

51firstrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tips for running with asthma

Admittedly I thought I’d never get this far and beyond happy with what I’ve achieved. As an asthmatic from my 20s I was always rubbish at sport at school,...

Admittedly I thought I’d never get this far and beyond happy with what I’ve achi...

Lizzog

Graduate•5 years ago

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Grrr

Let down massively by technology today! I've been faithfully following the programme and have just tried to do the first 8min X2 run (W5R2). I played a...

Let down massively by technology today! I've been faithfully following the prog...

Delilah123

•5 years ago

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W4 In the bag :)

That's week 4 completed despite storm Erik! Just had a look at week 5 which looks a bit daunting!

That's week 4 completed despite storm Erik! Just had a look at week 5 which look...

Toridon

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

Thank you Sarah and C25K!

Week 3 completed

New here

My first post ...

Where to run?

Getting stronger!

Week 4

Not complaining...but.....

W5R2

Back from a short break

Week 2 complete woop woop

Back in the saddle

Week Two done and dusted

W5R3 Done

Where do I go back to?

One more run

No run big sad 😪

W6: Done ✅

Week 7 Run 3 Abu Dhabi

week 6

W5R2 oh dear

Week 1 Run 1 aftermath

At last

Week 5 run 2 done 😁😁😁

Week 5 done

W2R3 done! 😁😁😁

Wind assisted

Tips for running with asthma

Grrr

W4 In the bag :)

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