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Week 2 Run 2

I can’t believe I actually just did it. I ran for 90 secs seven times without stopping, wheezing like a steam train or feeling like I was going to pass out. I...

I can’t believe I actually just did it. I ran for 90 secs seven times without st...

JennyB48

Graduate•5 years ago

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Little run after work that turned into an adventure! 😄

It was the most beautiful day here in Somerset ☀️. As I drove home from work I got the sudden urge to go for a run in the sun! I quickly got myself and the dog...

It was the most beautiful day here in Somerset ☀️. As I drove home from work I g...

skysue16

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 another post!

This is the first time I write here even if I have been following this forum a lot. I did today the week 5 run 3. I ve been terrified of it to the point of...

This is the first time I write here even if I have been following this forum a l...

Runrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

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Completed C25K

Hello! Sorry this is my first post but am new to all this running. I have been quietly working through the programme and have completed the 9 weeks......

Hello! Sorry this is my first post but am new to all this running. I have been ...

Hatfit

•5 years ago

4 Replies

10k possible 4 weeks after C25K graduation?

Hi All, I'm currently 4 weeks away from completing C25K and so far haven't faced too many issues. I tried C25K a few years back and gave up at around week 4...

Hi All, I'm currently 4 weeks away from completing C25K and so far haven't face...

Spammachine

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

Don't make the mistake I just have - of running on sand:-(

Well, I graduated a couple of weeks ago and was excited to see that a hotel I was going to stay in last week was within walking distance of the beach - cue...

Well, I graduated a couple of weeks ago and was excited to see that a hotel I wa...

Runner_and_rider

Graduate•5 years ago

28 Replies

Nice to be nice.

Just finished week 5 run 2 was feeling it towards the end of the 2nd 8 minute run when an old lady told me I was doing really well as I ran past her. It really...

Just finished week 5 run 2 was feeling it towards the end of the 2nd 8 minute ru...

Superstar678

•5 years ago

4 Replies

w7r3

So there goes week 7. Runs 1 and 2 were OK but a bit tough - no problem with completion but I felt at times that I was at minimum speed with no capacity to do...

So there goes week 7. Runs 1 and 2 were OK but a bit tough - no problem with co...

notreallyme

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running up Hill...

Hiya! I live at the very top of a steep hill. It means that when I leave the house for my run, the final leg of my run is a real challenge. I’ve just started...

Hiya! I live at the very top of a steep hill. It means that when I leave the hou...

WarGamesWiddow

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

1st run

Today was my first run, I survived!

Evol

Graduate•5 years ago

22 Replies

Starting over?

From being a total overweight couch potato, I did 7 weeks of C25K in the first half of last year and was feeling very pleased with myself. Then I did something...

From being a total overweight couch potato, I did 7 weeks of C25K in the first h...

Mezkate

•5 years ago

4 Replies

W3R1

Wow wow wow, can’t believe I’ve just completed the first run of week 3. About a year ago I downloaded the app and gave up on the first run, but this time I’ve...

Wow wow wow, can’t believe I’ve just completed the first run of week 3. About a ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

5 Replies

I Can't Believe It! W5R3 in the Books

The notorious W5R3 and I did it! I really did, and it was easier than I would have thought possible. As many others have said, the first 10 minutes were the...

The notorious W5R3 and I did it! I really did, and it was easier than I would ha...

Poochpotato

•5 years ago

8 Replies

W9R3 completed yipppppeeeeeeeee!!!!

I am in shock! This evening I ran the third run of week nine and completed C25K. Beforehand I pretended it was not the final run to take the pressure off...

I am in shock! This evening I ran the third run of week nine and completed C...

SmashedPotato

Graduate•5 years ago

18 Replies

First Run Completed!! :D

Hi all! This must be the 6th time I’ve signed up to C25K and quit but I’m determined not to this time! I go away in July and would love to lose some lbs and I...

Hi all! This must be the 6th time I’ve signed up to C25K and quit but I’m determ...

Amyrunning

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Wk4 R2- completed but help!!!!

Why did the last 5min run feel so hard???? Please tell me it's because I had to run on a treadmill this evening! No sitter this evening. Although I've did...

Why did the last 5min run feel so hard???? Please tell me it's because I had to ...

PVH1

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Is this ok

I started couch to 5k yesterday. I only managed 4 runs out of the 8. My legs were like jelly. Today I just had a brisk walk for an hour. The dog is liking...

I started couch to 5k yesterday. I only managed 4 runs out of the 8. My legs we...

Hidden

•5 years ago

17 Replies

W4R1 - pooped but happy

A lovely spring evening. Strangely I noticed a lot of smells today. Nice ones mind. Many made me feel rather hungry 🤣 Definitely toxic 10 today but once...

A lovely spring evening. Strangely I noticed a lot of smells today. Nice ones ...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3

Finished it! Yay!! Picked up speed the last 2 minutes. Repeated R2 a second time, as my running partner (my mom, who just turned 77) wasn’t ready for R3, But...

Finished it! Yay!! Picked up speed the last 2 minutes. Repeated R2 a second tim...

Gebbgebb

•5 years ago

4 Replies

A surprising 25min run!

Hello all. Finished work (I work from home) already in my running togs and was looking forward to a gentle (cowardly?) repeat of Week 6, run2. Only when 13...

Hello all. Finished work (I work from home) already in my running togs and was l...

Closey

•5 years ago

1 Reply

First Run Done

Hey, I am back. I have just completed my first run and excited for the second. Who else has completed their first run?? Excited to here your feelings about...

Hey, I am back. I have just completed my first run and excited for the second. W...

AnonymousRunner1076

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Did I just do that......

I just ran for 25 mins..... I was out about 40 mins in total and covered 4.75k. a 5k park run feels almost within reach. As long as I can go slowly, bit...

I just ran for 25 mins..... I was out about 40 mins in total and covered 4.75k....

Tippyrunn

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Feeling better post run!

After a day of back to back meetings from 8am this morning the last thing I wanted to do was drag my sorry ass out for a run....but...as I’ve committed to...

After a day of back to back meetings from 8am this morning the last thing I want...

Rachelcanrun

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Final week of let’s get this party started - Feel free to join

The Let’s Get The Party Started Quest KWeek Four, sorry a little late this week, I have been busy getting the Stregnth and flex forum sorted. How has the...

The Let’s Get The Party Started Quest KWeek Four, sorry a little late this week...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

15 Replies

Where to go...

Gearing up for my first run. The only thing I'm worried about is jogging in front of other people. And it's difficult to find a quiet place in...

Gearing up for my first run. The only thing I'm worried about is jogging in fron...

Hidden

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Here we go

First run done today! Wow it was difficult when I got to the 5th run but I felt much better for doing it and looking foreword to getting stuck in. I was...

First run done today! Wow it was difficult when I got to the 5th run but I felt ...

Bridetobe123

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Wrk 9 run 3 done ✅

Well I can’t belive it myself , Iv made it to the end and surprised myself . 5.2km on the final run which I’m more than happy with . Thank you for all the...

Well I can’t belive it myself , Iv made it to the end and surprised myself . 5.2...

Diamondtony11

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

New member to this group and a big hello

First day today on the app it was hard but I pushed myself to do it. And hello to everyone. I am doing this for me I’ve had a long term sickness and as a...

First day today on the app it was hard but I pushed myself to do it. And hello t...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Post partum running

Hi all, any new mums out there doing couch to 5k? My baby boy is 7 months old and I’m determined to shift the baby weight... have trained and ran 10ks and a...

Hi all, any new mums out there doing couch to 5k? My baby boy is 7 months old an...

Rachaelruns

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Yes

Hi Struggled a bit on run 3 week 4 I had to walk a bit of the last 5min run, should I re visit any of the runs Many thanks for any feedback

Hi Struggled a bit on run 3 week 4 I had to walk a bit of the last 5min run, sh...

Golfer1953

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

Week 2 Run 2

Little run after work that turned into an adventure! 😄

Week 5 run 3 another post!

Completed C25K

10k possible 4 weeks after C25K graduation?

Don't make the mistake I just have - of running on sand:-(

Nice to be nice.

w7r3

Running up Hill...

1st run

Starting over?

W3R1

I Can't Believe It! W5R3 in the Books

W9R3 completed yipppppeeeeeeeee!!!!

First Run Completed!! :D

Wk4 R2- completed but help!!!!

Is this ok

W4R1 - pooped but happy

W5R3

A surprising 25min run!

First Run Done

Did I just do that......

Feeling better post run!

Final week of let’s get this party started - Feel free to join

Where to go...

Here we go

Wrk 9 run 3 done ✅

New member to this group and a big hello

Post partum running

Yes

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